I love the food here. Staff is always friendly and it's great that you can put your name on waitlist before hand. It can be a little loud.

This is an unstoppable chain that sources its menu items locally and has the most incredible unique and delicious breakfast/lunch menu I've ever ordered from. They go from Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos to Three Berry Toast, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and a Fresh Juice Bar featuring my favorite, carrot ginger juice. They're only open from 7 AM to 2:30 daily but that's enough to satisfy me. They're not in Chicago yet so I have to catch them in the other 26 states they're in. I highly recommend them!!! read more

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DO NOT GO HERE. When we booked our seat online they said the wait time would be about 45 min. When we got there 30 minutes later, the hostess stated that we were 3rd in line. As we were standing there, we see about 8 groups get their seat before us. After being very frustrated, we asked when we would get out seat while waiting 45 min. Then he stated that we were 4th in line! How is that possible? We went backwards in line. They need a better system. They lie to you about what spot you're in! I bet the food is good if we could get a seat!!! read more

During covid-19, if a restaurant is going g to remove half the tables and great you with a sign of ALL that are "doing" to keep it's customers and employees safe, don't get mad when I tell you that the table you sat me at is dirty (crumbs, water things from glasses, bacon pieces). And then I remind you that means it also hasn't been sanitized, don't treat me with disdain for the rest of my visit. This is only the 2nd time we have ventured out to eat IN a restaurant and I assumed that First Watch would be ON it. I'm not confident that everyone here is following their new protocol if the table hasn't even been cleaned. The food was good (8 on a scale of 10). My critique would be the big pieces of roasted tomatoes that overpowered the flavor of the whole dish (Parma skillet). My partner ordered the Farmhouse skillet and it also had the strong tomatoes and onions that werent cooked all the way through which unfortunately makes her I'll. The bread is always delicious as well as the jam that is served with the meal. However the fruit cup contained 2 pieces of watermelon and both were mostly rind. When we got the check, I was charged for coffee which I did not order. All in all, I am not impressed with our visit. We don't come here often because it's kind of pricey for breakfast and this morning the food/service was definitely overpriced. AND the cashier just called my partner a liar when she told him it was dirty when we sat down. Extreme bad customer service. The reason the rating went from 3 to 1 stars. read more

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Always fresh and delicious healthy choices. From typical breakfast items to unique seasonal selections. My favorite is the typical eggs and sausage. My kids love the seasonal speciality drinks like morning meditation. We all love the million dollar bacon! read more

Typically love this place when I go in to eat. I just called for a pickup order and the lady I spoke with sounded like she just rolled out of bed, was extremely short and rude. I hope and pray it's an outside answering service but I'm not so sure. Very disappoint read more

First Watch is the breakfast spot for "foodies". You'll find your classic breakfast staples, but you'll also find a whole lot of redefined breakfast classics and seasonal creations. The interior is clean, bright and intimate without feeling too cramped. Service was wonderful and everything we tried was delicious. My favorite was the pumpkin pecan pancake and I have to give it up for their breakfast potatoes as well. I can't wait to eat here again! It took me way longer than usual to decide what I wanted, because everything looked SO good! read more

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Consistently great meals and fast service! The restaurant is always clean and comfortable.

Never fails! I love meeting a friend for breakfast here when I'm in town. Wish there was a First Watch near where I live!!

I always have a wonderful and quick experience at First Watch. I took my nieces here and they really enjoyed their meal. I enjoy their breakfast and brunch and I will definitely make it back sometime. read more

Don't like the waitlist if you are a walk in. There could be 4 people waiting with you but 10 people ahead of you! What looks like a short wait ends up being a30 minute wait!!! Suppose I do not have a smart phone or download the wait app, I would be faced with a longer wait for casual breakfast venture! I would just rather use the traditional call in reservation. At least I know when I'm going to eat!! Episode right out of #Blackmirror read more

Came with a squad. The Black Nerd Problems squad, that is. Made reservations so the team didn't have to wait too long. It was packed but the Wait wasn't too bad (like 10-15) food was MONEY. They sat us a t huge table and were very accommodating. Pretty much everyone loved their meal, whether it was french toast, eggs and potatoes, salad or something off their day of menu. read more

First Watch - OUSTANDING - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I don't appreciate having my change thrown into my hand after I paid my check. I didn't throw the money into her hand. My hand wasn't dirty and my hand is far cleaner than the money that she didn't have any problem touching. If she has a phobia to hands then she shouldn't be working the cash register. The food was good though. read more

Food was delicious. Loved the inside decor. Not crazy about the watermelon wake up, I liked the purple haze much better. read more

First Watch - Purple Haze & Watermelon Wake Up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

What a fun place! Very clever menu items, great service and fabulous interior design! My brother & sister-in-law took us here as we were leaving Columbus to return home to Chicago. We loved the experience! So, you're thinking, why only 3 stars? I made the mistake of ordering the Morning Meditation drink to go. After just one long sip, I got groggy and the tummy uneasy. So I napped most of the way home while my husband drove. At the rest stop, I took two more long sips, not realizing it was the drink that made me feel sick. My tummy was bad for two days. Never again. read more

Great food and friendly staff, breakfast was perfect. They lean toward the healthier side and have a great menu with plenty to choose from. The waiter was great, brought water and drinks then took our order. Food came out quick and fresh. The portions may seem smaller but they are actually "normal" portions of food which is a breath of fresh air compared to the heaping portions at other restaurants. Perfect spot for a healthy breakfast or lunch. I had another wonderful experience 7/21/2017 this place gets it and they have the breakfast lunch seen on lock read more

First Watch - Millionaires bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I find it a little strange they aren't willing to do substations. May seem petty, but how hard is it to cook bacon instead of potatoes? The customer is not always right at Firstwatch. I want bacon. read more

Avocado toast must try. Please have a early booking. They're always full. Service and food really great. read more

Until today I've not had much I haven't liked at First Watch, which is why I'm going with a3 star rating here because I'm holding on to the hope that the rest of their menus items are still fabulous. However, I was craving eggs benedict after church and this was one of the closest breakfast apps between where I was and where I was headed and I knew I could probably snag a spot quickly at the tall community table. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine...hollandaise, spinach, tomato, avocado, what's not to love?! Nearly everything, unfortunately. Why they switched from the traditional English muffin to a foccacia bread base I'll never understand...at least split the foccacia in half to accommodate the 2 eggs! It was nearly impossible for me to cut through, as if the bread had been sitting out all day and then casually got tossed on the end of the conveyor belt toasting cycle. By the time I was able to cut a manageable bite sized portion all of the delicious aforementioned toppings were no longer on the bread! The eggs were cooked completely though and the hollandaise was beyond scarce! The highlight of my eggs benedict this morning? The side salad of baby greens...if I could accurately convey how I felt with a disappointed side eye emoji here, I would. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict Florentine...Let's play a game called "Can you spot the hollandaise?" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We always enjoy our breakfast at First Watch! The menu is large enough that there's something for everyone, but not too big to be overwhelming. Love the skillet bowls, Floridian French toast, avocado toast & all of their pancake varieties! They've incorporated some healthier options lately too, which are great. This location does get busy- you may be waiting for an hour if you come during prime brunch/breakfast hours! We recently learned of online check-in, which we will be doing for future visits! read more

Even tough they are usually slammed on the weekends, my friend and I went on a Saturday at 10am and they still took time to see how we were doing while we waited for table. Then, once at the table, even though the waitress was busy with a ton of tables she was still very prompt with us! Definitely recommend!! read more

The first time we stopped the wait was too long so we went back the next day and yep it was very good to the point of how can you make an egg any better than an egg? Well, it was all the stuff they added to the omelet. It was top of the line, clean, friendly, and great food. Get the hashbrowns extra crispy btw. read more

Came here last week on the way to the airport for a quick bite to eat. I've been here before and I always order the same thing: the chicken changa. Delish! It's their version of a chicken chimichanga with a breakfast twist. Love it and highly recommend it. My guest had the pancakes and they looked amazingly fluffy. Their service could be a little faster though. Luckily we weren't in too much of a hurry. read more

Came here with a group of 12 Co-Workers, service was quick and efficient, especially for a large party. I got the Avocado Toast and a side of potatoes. The avo toast was amazing with just the right amount of avocado and EVOO! The highlight of this visit was definitely the Kale Tonic juice, it was so good I had two of them! I love a good green juice and this was honestly one of the best I've had, would HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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If you haven't been to a First Watch Restaurant yet, you're crazy! This is the real deal. Health food made the way it should be made...very tasty! Even if you don't like "health food", you'll love First Watch. Don't expect to go for dinner. It's only open for breakfast, brunch or lunch. This is definitely one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Columbus. It's a great place to bring friends, family or business associates. Cool, comfortable and cozy. I highly recommend everything on the menu. If you like pancakes, you can't go wrong. If you like eggs, you can't go wrong. If you like sandwiches or salads, you can't go wrong. If you like a combination of anything thereof, you can't go wrong. As a matter of fact, they offer dishes that you simply cannot order anywhere else. Just because the menu consists of "healthier" fare, doesn't mean that it's low in calories, so beware. But, if you like egg-white omelettes (like me) or wheat pancakes, you'll absolutely love this place. Don't wait any longer. Take your mouth (and the rest of your body) to First Watch ASAP before the crowd settles in, because there's usually a wait, especially on the weekends. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love going to this first watch for Sunday brunch! They never disappoint and have a lot of healthy, yet tasty options. This weekend I got the market veg omelette, which is one of my go to items to get. My boyfriend tried the farmhouse hash and enjoyed as well. What I have to say was the star of the show was the million dollar bacon, we will definitely be getting that again. Can't wait to come back again this weekend! read more

The breakfast was delicious, the only thing I would like added is hash browns, which are my favorite. The service was on spot and very attentive personnel. Highly recommended! read more

I always love First Watch and this location is no exception. Quick service for lunch and delicious.

Really enjoyed the morning meditation drink. Had the chicken pesto quinoa bowl and it was delicious! My wife had the steel-cut oatmeal. Nice atmosphere, good service. I just strongly suggest that you make your reservation early, there's a wait. read more

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We go to this restaurant every Saturday. We absolutely LOVE all of their food, no matter if it's breakfast or lunch, and all their servers are super friendly. Yes, it's a little pricey, but well worth it! You can tell their food is of high quality. read more

Good quality. Small portion. Reasonable prices. Great environment. Friendly staff. I love the complimentary coffee while waiting for table. There is an option for high chair for no wait to get table. read more

Do you like undercooked potatoes, overcooked mushrooms, and under seasoned food? If so this first watch is for you! Our server was wonderful, waiting on half the restaurant during rush. Seems poorly managed. Totally Unfair to staff but maybe it was just a bad day. read more

Great place! Service was a bit slow, but maybe that's just because of a lunch rush. I recommend trying the million dollar bacon and the avocado toast! read more

If there was a 0 start I would give it to them. They explained over the phone that there was only a 5 minute wait for our party of 6. We get there and they said just a few more minutes which was fine. 45 minutes go by they sit another party of 7 ahead of us at our table that got there later than us and then apologized again for doing that while smirking and laughing at their mistake. I would not recommend going here if you are looking for good service which is a shame as the food was quite delicious. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Went in for breakfast with my daughter this time. A lot of healthy choices and taste great. Server was fantastic

This is my favorite breakfast and lunch Resturant the food is amazing . Everything is made fresh I got the chickichanga it was delicious . I have had several dishes from here and never been disappointed. Try the kale tonic simply delicious . There is a wait and it's only open until 2:30pm . You can check in online I would suggest that if you don't want to wait an hour . But the food is worth it. I go to the Gahanna location . read more

We enjoyed a delicious breakfast while visiting family in The Villages. I ordered the bowl special which was fresh, nicely presented and very tasty. Prices are a bit high for breakfast but it was a pleasant experience and I am happy to rate 5 stars. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. She left a pot of coffee and bottle of water on the table. Nice touch! read more

Always good food and great service. We love to have our Friday lunches again. Healthy choices and nice dining room

Fun menu and smiling staff. We liked being able to track our table wait time on our phones. The OJ tasted like the juice was squeezed table-side read more

I'm from out of state & my child attends OSU Columbus. We have been to 3 locations & none have disappointed!!! Can't wait to go back again!