The food here is spectacular. I had the eggs Benedict, million dollar bacon and the Watermelon Wake Up juice. Everything was incredible. The Watermelon Wake Up was sooooo good. Make sure you get this It was unlike any other watermelon drink I ever had. The million dollar bacon was candied bacon cooked with maple syrup. Again, this was super awesome too. The eggs Benedict were flavored with some kind of spice that made them better than most other eggs I have had of this type. This place has great good and is served in a very clean and pleasant atmosphere reminiscent of a Panama Bread. I highly suggest this place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. read more

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A solid healthy, delicious alternative to consider! The choices available always surprise, and excite me. Variations on a breakfast theme are endless. Can you say Cheddar and Bacon Cornbread Skillet? How about Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast! You've got to see the menu. The staff is attentive and helpful with menu choices. Fresh and made to order are priority here and still reasonably timed. Oh, try the Watermelon Wake Up, a deliciously refreshing drink. I haven't had a bad experience here and will continue to change it up with Fresh Watch. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Everytime I come here I love it and have had such amazing food! This time I got the Floridian a French Toast that was topped with kiwi, bananas, strawberries, and cake with this cherry jam. It was amazing and so refreshing! I'm so happy to see this place open and doing great during the COVID situation and will be back here very soon! They are taking 50% capacity inside and 100% outside so they are busy as they usually are with local patrons. I bring my out of town family member here every time and they love and rave about it too! A Clearwater must try! Even my 7 year old says it's, "absolutely amazing and so yummy!" read more

This First Watch is kind of hidden on the east backside of Countryside Square Mall in Clearwater. On weekdays, it's quite easy to find a parking place in front but on the weekends it can be quite a challenge. I was quickly greeted and seated. One of the things that I like about First Watch is that a full cold water pitcher and coffee carafe are left at the table. It's been a while since I've eaten here so it took some time to decide on my meal. For my entrée, I decided on the Smoked Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Frittata. I comes with their small salad but I substituted it for Seasoned Potatoes.(see pic) The flavor of this frittata was exquisite. The smoked salmon wasn't too strong and the chive cream drizzle on top made it a delicious breakfast choice. As you can see from the photo, it was a large portion and I was quite full by the end, The service was friendly, fast and helpful. I can definitely recommend this location for an upscaled breakfast experience. Please do not be deterred by the crowded parking lot because the meal is worth the time and effort! Loved it! read more

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It's a little tricky to find, but we ended up driving behind the strip mall and boom, there it is! I love that you can leave your name and number and browse the Tuesday Morning next door while you wait for your table, which is good because it appears they're always busy. I loved the menu selection; it's not your typical breakfast diner. They've got the classics but with up-to-date additions like kale tonics, acai bowls, avocado toast...pretty much everything a millennial needs to be happy in the a.m. The blueberry pancake was large and delicious! Everything we ate was cooked to perfection. But be warned, the coffee is of a special variety and will run you about $3 for a personal carafe. read more

First Watch - Blueberry pancake, two eggs, turkey sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

The first thing I really didn't like , First watch allowed NON SERVICE Dogs in the Restaurant. So anybody can be a dog in....Disgusting. Once seated it took a long time for a Server to come over to our table. The food was OK but nothing that would make me go back. Over priced for what you get. I left very Disappointed. read more

First Watch is a breakfast go to. I love how fresh everything is and how clean the restaurant always is. The staff is friendly. There are so many options on the menu. I frequently visit! read more

Three words: million dollar bacon. I came on a Sunday alone so there wasn't a wait. I ordered a very yummy omelet with all the fixings and their million dollar bacon. You do have to complete with shopping place parking but other than that this is a cute breakfast/brunch spot with a nice vibe. I regret not getting any photos but surely will next time! read more

Not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said. Chain breakfast spot without the chain feel. Always happy to accommodate changes to the meals. For instance, I love the breakfast tacos, but I don't eat chorizo. FW is always happy to give me more chicken instead. Everything always tastes fresh and the staff is always friendly. Take out is easy peasy, too. read more

always delicious. A little pricy and loud, but aside from that it's a great place for breakfast or brunch. Very busy though.

Why 4 stars? Good food, friendly service and it looks like I'll have to go back for more :) Popped in for lunch on a whim. Kinda a interesting location and not very visible in the back of the shopping plaza, but glad I found it! Was in search for some more 'healthy' options for lunch and found this place. Seems to be popular w/ the Yelpies so I decided to give it a shot. Service was awesome from our Waitress Pamela, and the coffee was strong and good. I had the Tomato Basil soup which was flavorful and not too 'acidy' along with the Ham and Gruyère cheese Sandwich. I'm a fan of the Ham and Cheese for something comfort-like and extra points for a Cheese I can't pronounce correctly, but it was still good! :) The Misses had a Salad and the Soup of the day which she also enjoyed. I'll have to come back. Looks like a solid choice from the usual big chain stuff for Breakfast/Lunch. read more

First Watch - Ham and cheese and tomato basil soup! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Hello VEGANS! Highly highly recommend! It is always a struggle to find breakfast options as a vegan. They are very accommodating and have a few dishes that can be customized to be vegan. I got the avocado toast and subbed the side eggs for fruit cup (no upcharge). Added a side of potatoes which were delicious. My friend, who's vegetarian, got the market hash which she liked. The decor has a modern rustic feel with coffee cups on every table. The coffee is pretty good AND they have non dairy silk creamers! Come on that is amazing! Candice was our server, super sweet and took good care of us. *** added bonus: restaurant uses more eco friendly take out boxes (not styrofoam) and paper bags. read more

First Watch - Non dairy Silk creamers and mostly eaten avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

New location since the last time we were here... and we are here multiple times while visiting. 2 times we did take out and once we dined in. The take out process was insanely fast. Breakfast was ready in 10 minutes! And the over easy eggs were so good and I know that's simple but it was perfectly seasoned leaving me wanting more. I didn't care for the biscuits and gravy. Whataburger tastes very similar to their gravy. The pancakes were great and I loved the carrot cake pancakes! Wow! Our waiter was unimpressive. He just wanted to flip the table on a Sunday morning. read more

This is a Sunday favorite of mine! The service is always efficient and outstanding! Prices are fair. Coffee is strong! Be aware of the church crowds. This seems to be a Sunday favorite of everyone. While Sunday is always crowded, it is even worse about 15 minutes after a service lets out. I am a huge fan of eggs Benedict, but the "hashes" are my weakness! The Parma tastes like Italian for breakfast. My favorite is a tomato, onion, potato, egg, and avocado wonder! Since it's pumpkin time, I highly recommend the pumpkin pancakes! You can order the pancakes a la carte, which is good, because they are huge! I also love their banana nut crunch pancakes. It tastes exactly how it sounds! For the health conscious, they offer great granola, quinoa, and lighter options! read more

First Watch - Kale juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Food was okay. Worst coffee ever had. Waiter was good. The checking out process no receipt is offered when you ask it's like your being too much of a bother. Use to love this place but now adios! Also the factory like store is way too loud. read more

The food is good like all the other first watches. The restaurant is old and dated. It is very dark in the restaurant with no natural light. The place really needs a face lift. The people were nice and the food I ordered was the same as you would expect from first watch. Try the Market hash and avocado toast. They also have some great juices. I enjoy the kale tonic to start off my meal. read more

First Watch - market hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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I like this place. They have really great breakfast and lunch. We went recently on a Monday at around 1130. It was not busy at all. I expected there to be a lot more people there. It's kind of hard to find, it's behind a few shops and kind of tucked away. Make sure to find Ross and it's directly on the other side. We were promptly seated by very friendly staff. We were given coffee and water. I figured the coffee was complimentary because they put it on the table upon arrival. But they do charge you $2.50 if you drink it. I had the 1/2 soup and salad with tomato basil soup and chicken Cobb salad. It was good. A generous portion of salad. Overall a good place for breakfast or lunch. Great staff. Prompt service. Good prices. Clean restaurant. Nice location. Check it out! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Returning to First watch is always a pleasure. I'm greeted with a good morning and a smile as server walks me to my table. My order is always prompt and correct and hot and delicious and the server ALWAYS asks me if there is anything else I would like or need. Over the last few months of coming here I've always felt welcome and the service is great along with the food. I can't speak for others who were here in the past and had a bad experience but my experience even on busy days has been nothing but professional and pleasant. I recently had lunch there for the first time and the sandwich I had was awesome. To the First Watch staff and management, thank you all for the great service and great food and clean restaurant. D. read more

This is my favorite First Watch. When we lived in Countryside we frequented this location. We always came on the weekend and there was always a long wait. However, as at most FW locations, once seated we were always satisfied with our food. The entrance is a little weird because it almost feels like you are going into the back of the restaurant, but that's the way this strip mall is built. When Papi said he wanted to use his First Watch birthday breakfast when the kids were back to school after Winter Break, I suggested we go to this one instead of the one in Carrollwood. To my surprise, since it was a Tuesday, there was no wait, but it was still buzzing with customers. This is the older concept FW with the old decor. It's clean and you can see the kitchen. I love that. I know the Carrollwood one has the farmhouse feel and that's cool too. I just love being able to see how organized and clean the kitchen is.The food is also clean. You always have healthy options to choose from, but very tasty. I love the fact that you can get a nice veggie juice that's in season. There are seasonal items on the menu that I love as well. The nicest upgrade that FW did recently was the coffee. It just came out about 3 months ago in late 2017. It's called Project Sunrise and it's fantastic. It's a Colombian fair trade coffee. On my second pour I didn't even use half and half as it had such a nice balanced flavor it really didn't need it. I loved the coffee so much I bought a bag on my way out. I've been enjoying this coffee at home for the past week. I've come into FW to grab a juice on the go, but now I may have to stop in to buy bags of this delicious coffee! There's one other breakfast chain that has me at their coffee and I can truly say that FW may have them beat with this one. read more

I was searching a place in the area for brunch options and when the pictures came up for this place, I was sold. Being a fan of avocado, I was very intrigued with a lot of their menu items. Very glad we tried it out! Elevated egg sandwich and a butternut squash bisque for me was delightfully satisfying. Boyfriend had the ham & gruyere melt with a broccoli cheddar soup and he was also pleased with his! Friendly staff, delicious food and interesting menu items will bring us back for another visit in the near future read more

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Our server Lee was amazing! She suggested one of the specials and it was out of this world! Thank you Lee for being so kind! We appreciate you! And thank you to the kitchen staff! Food was AMAZING! read more

First Watch - Huevo Ranchero Toastadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Gave this place a try again - in person this time. They only served 3 out of the 4 meals we ordered. The server never stopped by our table, even after we waved at her several times. For 15 minutes one person sat at the table with no food in front if them. We finally had to ask for a manager at the front. Brandon came over and after we told him what happened he said "that's a bummer" and offered us a free meal next time. There's unlikely to be a next time with this kind of service. The waitress then came by and said she completely forgot to put the order in. She then gave us $2 coupons for "next time". Just go somewhere else. This place is a joke. read more

First Watch - Side serving of fruit to split between two meals - 1 piece of pineapple and 4 grapes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Service was excellent. Food was disappointing, morning meditation was watered down, I had the two for: cobb salad and Monterey Club. The chicken was slice lunch meat on both, the bread was toasted on one side (flavorless) and doughy on the other. The dressing for the salad was watered down. Will not be returning to this particular restaurant. I must say I frequent the one on Tampa Road...order the same as above and it way better, the exact same order. I understand these are francises so that may be the difference. The ambiance was crowded and noisey. read more

Love love love!! Just go. Everything is great. The staff are really service oriented and care to make sure you get what you want. The food is fresh and fabulous. Very flavorful and many healthy options. Kids and adults will love it! read more

First Watch has a unique menu with great breads. I always enjoy breakfast there. Not your run-of-the-mill bacon and eggs BUT if that is what you are looking for, they have it. They even have gluten-free options. Well worth the wait if there is one! read more

New location within same mall. They redesigned it very rustic feel. Really trendy looking. I love it! I feel like I'm at a upscale place for breakfast. Ordered the truffle mushroom hash without cheese. Amazing! I think there are some juice drinks I tried at a yelp event that was good too. I'm very surprised how good the food is here. I'm not too sure if all the locations have the same specials. I've only been here in countryside. read more

Christian is an excellent server. She is friendly, helpful and so sweet. So is Jared. He was a great waiter and the food options are exceptional. And so good to eat! What a restaurant! I can't get over their menu! I want to eat here again and again. What fantastic options. I will be back. read more

I go to Tampa at least 6 times a year and this gem is a quick five minute walk from the condo. I go here just about every day I'm in town and it's an awesome experience. The take out order is easy and perfect too! The service is always personable, and enjoyable. The seating is quick and the atmosphere is very mellow even when it's busy. The food is fresh and always delicious. With so many different choices to fit all different appetites it's a great spot to enjoy breakfast/brunch alone or with friends. read more

Not bad not good. The "new breakfast" design. They claim they are healthy but not persuaded. Very limited. Please don't try to reinvent breakfast. It will work for a short period of time. read more

If you like brunch but want healthy options, look no further! Tucked away in a corner away from the main streets, this place is constantly buzzing. If you come in on the weekend, prepare to wait for a table. The customer service is fantastic with servers who are attentive and keep your coffees and waters filled. Now for the food. Although definitely on the pricier side, you are paying for quality. Food come out fast and is done well. I got the Chorizo Omelet today. It was of a decent size, stuffed with a good amount of chorizo, onions, and avocados. The side of seasoned potatoes was nicely seasoned and had the right amount of crispiness. Again, the only downside is the wait for a table and the slightly pricier menu options. But if you're looking for a good place to start your day, give this place a try. read more

First Watch - Chorizo Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Pros: Friendliest staff! From managers to bus person, all are friendly Food is great and consistent and fast Coffee is good New decor is nice Cons: Since they moved, the acoustics are different and it's really loud. read more

Great coffee, nice environment-- though the open ceiling lets a large crowd get really loud. Delicious food. I'm a particular fan of the chicken pesto quinoa bowl. read more

Good food but be careful ordering a side- I ordered a side of bacon - cost me $8/ another time ordered a side of a pumpkin pancake and it cost over $7- read more

Super dingy and dirty looking. Server also spilled lemonade on my grandma and nobody came to apologize. I worked as a server before and if I had spilled something on someone I would have told my manager right away to make it right. Food was gross, I ordered the chicken bbq wrap and it had two pieces of chicken. The only good thing is the unlimited fries. read more

Our first visit, was terrible surprised,being it opened only a week ago.However the food was awesome, and our waitress, Eva ( I hope that's right) on her first time being alone, did the job like nobody else.The best about her was her attitude! Best of luck to her in the future. read more

Not bad. Good service. We enjoyed our meal. But they got rid of my husband's fav salad.. Million bacon is kinda overpriced and def too sweet/candied.. Their granula is amazing!!!! I tried and bought a bag home- great to eat w yogurt. Very caramelizad. read more

Food as always excellent. Dirty water glasses and water bottles not good. Glasses and water bottles gave a film with white grit adhered to the inside surface. Replacements were improved but still not clean. Perhaps it's time for a new dishwasher? On the plus side, servers still wearing masks which is much appreciated during this difficult times read more

Great breakfast spot. They have a nice mix of traditional items along with some more unique dishes. Their pancakes are huge and tasty, and they have good options for omelets. Also they have a yummy strawberry+banana crepe dish covered in yogurt that comes with the muffin of the day that is very tasty. Coffee comes in a carafe for the table and they have a good assortment of individual premium creamers like French Vanilla or Toffee Hazelnut along with Hood brand half and half which was strange to see as its from Massachusetts. Food comes out very quickly and if I had to change anything it would be the antiseptic decor which makes you feel like you're eating in a hospital cafeteria. At least it is spotless and clean which is good compared to so many dirty greasy spoons I've been to over the years! =) Overall a very good option for breakfast or brunch. One last note, this location is kind of hard to find as it is tucked away in the back row of the Countryside Square strip mall, directly across the street from the Countryside Mall. It is closest to Village Drive, not Countryside Blvd. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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I started going here when I moved here 4 years ago, loved it. Then they moved. Kept going. the service started being terrible after that but I still kept going. disappointed everytime but still kept hoping it would get better. Tonight will be the last time I ever spend my money there. I might be able to deal with terrible service but I will not be disrespected. I have never In my life been treated by a restaurant staff like I was by them or talked to by a a place of business that I continue to give MY business to in that way. youre Lucky of you even your drink before you get the food You ordered. That is if they ever come over to take an order at all. read more

Great food, fast and friendly service. Nice ambiance. Reasonably priced. Would go again