The lemon ricotta pancakes were amazing, the million dollar bacon lived up to its name, and our server, Alexis, was so delightful!! Great breakfast, worth the 20 minute wait :) read more

I haven't been to a First Watch in several years, and I was very pleasantly surprised with the atmosphere and the extensive menu. There are great vegan options like the coconut milk chia bowl, and avocado toast (minus the eggs). Even soy milk creamers at the table!! It left an excellent first impression, and is now my go to spot for my significant other and I. The fresh juices are to die for!! read more

If you want a quick, healthy and affordable breakfast place, you could do much worse than First Watch. Food is lighter than Bob Evans' fare, and comes in more sensible portions. Don't get me wrong, I love me a big bowl of sausage gravy every once in a while, but I generally leave First Watch full and not painfully bloated. What I also love about First Watch is their quick turnover of tables. We could show up with a dozen or more people ahead of us waiting for tables. You ask "how long", they'll say "10-15 minutes". You'd normally want to roll your eyes thinking "yeah right", but they generally can get you a table in 10-15 minutes. read more

It's First Watch, the original breakfast cafe chain! At least for me it is, I'm sure someone invented the concept before. I have been here several times, sometimes when it is slow and sometimes when it is very very busy. I always get a consistent and quality experience when I come here. Last time I was here, I got the special of the day which was a harvest bowl with sweet potatoes, veggies, and hollandaise sauce. Totally delicious. I have also had many other menu items at First Watch throughout the years, favorites being the chikichanga and the hashes. The coffee is served fresh and quickly refilled if it becomes empty. Service is usually good as is the turnaround for getting a table. read more

After writing the review below, we heard from the First Watch people and they promised to clean up their tables and requested we give them another chance. We went back this morning, waited just a few minutes and then were seated at the same type of table (with extensions) as we had in our last visit. This time everything looked much better. Thanks First Watch for cleaning up your act! My wife ordered the Avocado Toast, which comes with 2 basted eggs. She also included a side order of bacon. I had The Works omelet, which has ham, onions, mushrooms and bacon, with sour cream on top. It came with a side of potatoes and wheat toast. All was good. The service was great, the food was good and the tables were far better than our last visit. I would have given a fifth star if the food had been a little better but there was really nothing to complain about. We will be back soon! read more

I frequent this establishment as both a great breakfast spot and business meetings. I've always had friendly servers and food is made with love..... and bacon read more

Ingredients are fresh! One of the best salads I've ever had in my life (seriously!). The other people in my party ordered omelettes and they were raving about them as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Love this place. Great place to have a breakfast meeting. Great staff and amazing pancakes. Just remember the pancakes are the size of a plate so 1 or 2 is more than enough even for those with a big appetite. read more

Reasonable wait times, friendly staff, and tasty comfort food. What else could you want?

My favorite FAVORITE breakfast! I couldn't decide what to order because I wanted everything on the menu. I had my server assist in my decision making! I got the French toast (which was sweet, not too sweet) and had that perfect 'crisp' custard goodness (drooling just thinking about it). I also ordered two eggs, potatoes, fresh fruit, iced coffee and OJ. The potatoes are heavenly! Super savory, crispy with a soft perfectly cooked center. First watch does it right and I could eat here every morning (if only my budget would allow) read more

The man at the hostess table was quite nice and helpful. The hostess brought me hot chocolate and it was yummy. The potatoes needed a little more salt and the sandwich needed a little less turkey and bacon. I enjoyed my stay except for the awkward couple that was sitting next to me. (but that's not their fault.) A little pricey for a breakfast meal but i still enjoyed the food. The waitress also can carry a lot of plates which is a good attribute. read more

This is one of my favorite Columbus brunch spots because the food is always delicious and healthy. I've never ordered the same thing twice because their menu is so exciting and enticing. It's always changing. Me and my boyfriend like the Millionare's Bacon. I ordered the Power Bowl one time and it really filled me up. Most recently, he ordered the Market Skillet and happily got his fill of veggies for the day. I got the Bacado Omlettee which I loved. I think I kept smiling while I was eating it. I loved the toast so much that I asked our waitress what type of bread it was and she told me it's artisan grain bread and that it was for sale. I bought a loaf for $5 and can't wait to enjoy First Watch toast at home. It's often crowded and popular for breakfast so try and go early in the morning or later in the day. I love how they have the Dispatch and free coffee while you wait for your table. Usually, we hop over to Giant Eagle to walk around and wait for the text to say our table is ready. read more

First Watch - Bacado omelette. So delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Got bad service at a restaurant close by. Walked here and got great food and service. Some unique items for a chain.

We loved the poached eggs with smoked salmon, potatoes, and coffee. Our server was kind, helpful, and did a great job!

I eat here often. The manager is always very welcoming and the food is great. Good service and good food is a good recipe for success

1st let me just say that everything on the menu sounds super healthy but everything that I have tried is amazing. It's a little bit pricey here but worth every penny. I've tried several things from the menu the elevated breakfast sandwich, breakfast tacos, the waffle...we always get the million dollar bacon and the sausage was just OK. The staff is really really nice and attentive. It gets busy there, so if you don't want to wait a long time for your seat get there early. One tip I have is that if there is a wait, check the bar area because you don't have to be seated by the hostess to sit there and you get great service there is well. I hear they have an app where you can check in online to avoid the wait, but we just get there ahead of the crowd. read more

This is a neat, very clean place to have lunch/ breakfast if you never been there. Food however is not the best, I personally like my omelettes cooked with the ingredients together not put in inside and folded in like a quesadilla. Their French toast is pretty good! Service is always good, wish I could give them 5 stars but they need to change their precooked egg style read more

A regular breakfast. Day Glow juice very good. A point to improve is clean the tables and bar, always looks dirty with the dishes of the last costumer in place. read more

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This is one of our favorite places, and the new remodel is awesome! I want my house to look like this

This is our favorite breakfast place! Very clean. Great food and atmosphere. They just remolded the restaurant. 5 stars for sure!

Wow, wow, wow! Great food. The service was exceptional and selection of food items satisfies any pallet. I got the tri-fecta with Belgian waffle, poached eggs and bacon. My friend got the carnitas with corn bread, fried eggs and black beans. We also got a bowl of their mushrooms with cheese to share...yum. Everything was fresh and just satisfying. Coffee is nice and strong and left at your table in carafe. Yeah!! read more

Always great service, usually incredible food. Occasionally the food falls short but still in the realm of good.

Even on busy days, this First Watch is very good. The staff is prompt with their service, very friendly, and the food is great. They have a good menu, with many breakfast options. I've had a few different omelettes and they're all pretty good. The menu will accomodate many different breakfast lovers. A variety of omelettes, "conventional" breakfasts like 2 eggs, 2 bacon, and pancakes, and even healthy options too. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because their eggs seem a little too generic (if that makes sense). As if they have a huge, bulk of egg beaters and cook them in 2 minutes. Otherwise this place is great. read more

Great location!!! They were super busy when we arrived but we were greeting immediately despite the large crowd at the door. We were able to find seating right away at the bar and our server was with us in no time. The food is always amazing and we love the fresh hot coffee! Nice friendly fun vibe and lots of great menu offerings including breakfast and lunch! Thanks for the great service! :) read more

First Watch is a strong 3 stars in my opinion. Good enough to have no bad memories, but also not so good that I will have positive memories. The service is consistent, and the food selection is pretty good, but not fantastic. The last time I was there, I had an orange juice, which was actually pretty darn good, a hot chocolate, which was pretty good too, and a crepe which was too tough and chewy. I was meeting some co-workers before we cleaned up our section of adopted highway, and it was a good choice as they have plenty of options that aren't too heavy. Everybody was pretty happy, and it's definately a safe choice, by I would have rather taken them to Paul's in Grandview. read more

Have been going to this location for over 16 years with no major complaints until now. Tenured senior servers, who train and provide guidance for the new people, are now performing jobs not consistent with their experience. You would think with loyalty and hard work this would not be a problem. Hope to see this change very soon, so good quality people are not lost to other businesses. read more

I guess I just don't see what everyone thinks is so wonderful about First Watch. I've been to this location several times, and while it has done nothing to disappoint me, it has done nothing to blow me away either. I've had one of their omelets as well as their yogurt crepes and they were good but I still feel as if I could have gotten something with more flavor somewhere else. read more

It's neither good nor bad. The food is fresh but flavorless. Even the cajun chicken is bland. The worst part, however, is the coffee. It is very bitter and I would equate it more with liquid death rather than coffee. read more

I'm a regular for two reasons - great staff and great food! Very affordable, good variety and it's so nice to be recognized and remembered when you come back. They have a great formula here - friendliness and consistently good food. I've been a customer for over 10 years and never had even a 'meh' meal - it's always great and I always clean my plate. Keep up the good work, First Watch! read more

Food was excellent, service was friendly and efficient. I appreciate a more creative approach to breakfast, and First Watch delivers. Try the Chickichanga! read more

Love the first healthily food! Been to 6 different locations....yet to be disappointed!

Favorite breakfast place. Consistently good each time and at various locations. Very friendly and helpful staff who work together to make sure diners have the best service and experience. read more

It took two of us an half hour to get a table and then another half hour before we finally had the chop. It's a cool vibez and attentive staff still though. But, I Don't even recommend this place to myself if we are starving already. read more

Wow, that was a really good breakfast. I had the Market Skillet, which had an over-easy egg, bacon, onion, spinach, mushroom, roasted red pepper, potatoes, and goat cheese. It tasted amazing and was very reasonably priced. The service was prompt and friendly. Very nice experience. read more

I think I found my new favorite restaurant... Seriously a wonderful experience. The place is so cute, and the food options are amazing. If you're looking for healthy and delicious breakfast food then you can't beat this place. Honestly I can't wait to go back already! read more

I'm obsessed with this place! I have never been disappointed. The best orange juice to the best hash! Hands down a must try

The wait was not long. The food came out incredibly fast and it was good. Nothing to write home about. A little pricey for the small portions. read more

This is our favorite place for breakfast particularly on Sunday after church! We have been going there since the store opened many years ago! Nice facility, good food and always pleasant servers, many of whom we have seen come and go over the years! A favorite place in Upper Arlington for many locals who have become regulars! read more

Fresher and more colorful options for breakfast food, which can get very heavy and monochromatic. I really appreciate that they offer lightly dressed greens as a side since it can be almost impossible to get a vegetable that isn't a potato or diced into an omelette in the morning. They even have some juice bar options if you need some extra fresh nutrients. We like the standard breakfast and lunch offerings and all the seasonal specials we've tried have been good too. They've recently renovated the dining area and the new look creates a very well-balanced atmosphere (not greasy spoon or too fancy, just a comfortable middle ground that is welcoming yet refined). The staff always seem to be in a good mood and the food always comes out quickly so whoever is managing it is doing a terrific job. There's really not much more you can ask for. read more

My favorite breakfast place!! They have a great selection and the food is always good.