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    4.1 (224 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Dan A.

    First Watch is an excellent breakfast spot in a beautiful shopping center. I was driving through Cypress and looking for a nearby pancake place and this place was everything I was hoping for and more. The space is bright and colorful, and the service was super friendly. Their pancakes were a standout and the best I've had in recent memory. The coffee was also noteworthy. Five stars.

    The Marie - million dollar bacon, scrambled eggs, and a chocolate chip pancake.
    Kyla W.

    Update: I'm forgiving and love a good second chance. I've come back to this location about 5 times since my last review and my view has definitely improved. My food has been consistently hot, fresh and delicious. Very quick turn around time. I've even unofficially created my own breakfast. *The Marie - The trifecta with scrambled eggs, a chocolate chip pancake, and million dollar bacon instead of regular with a cup of coffee. Love it. Ysidira was my server and she was so attentive, kind, and anticipated all my needs! Edgar gets an honorable mention in my book. Everytime I come in he always has a smile and a wave. I'm studying for the bar exam and one day he saw me & gave me some encouragement. I appreciated that. Overall this location has become my favorite again! 10/10

    Julianne T.

    Came here for sunday brunch with two of my friends and had a great time! Good food, good service, and loved how cozy this place felt. I haven't been in the cypress area in a long time and I am glad to see that this place is still going strong since I left! We all ordered orange mimosas as well as hot coffee to go with our meals. I got the Parma Skillet Hash, one friend got the Chimichanga, and my other friend got the Biscuits and Gravy, and we all shared the French Toast. All of our meals were very good! We all kind of shared each of our meals with each other and I think my favorite was the skillet hash and the biscuits and gravy. Next time, I would definitely ask for the potatoes to be crispier. Everything besides the potatoes needing to be crispier, was well seasoned, and well portioned. We all finished everything along with our coffee and mimosas. Overall, I will definitely be back whenever I am in the area again and needing my brunch fix. If you are going on a sunday, I highly recommend coming early or setting a reservation! I think we had to wait 45 minutes for a table but that wasn't a problem as we just walked around the boardwalk and talked while we waited.

    Turkey sandwich.
    Matt G.

    As this was my first time here, I was a little bit disappointed. Upon arrival, we were told it would be a 10 minute wait to get a table. However, having worked industry before I noticed six tables were immediately open yet. We still had to wait 10 minutes to get a table. I attribute this to the younger staff who may be a little bit inexperienced. The food was nothing to write home about. As you can see from my photo, I had ordered my sandwich with no lettuce and no tomato and I basically got a lettuce and tomato sandwich with a little bit of turkey on it. Not the best. The soup, however, was amazing. The soup of the day was vegetable. My girlfriends food was also lackluster. She ordered the Gruyere and ham omelette, which was burned to a crisp on the outside rims, stacked high in the middle with the ham, and had a slice of cheese literally thrown on top of it. That wasn't fully melted. The eggs were completely overcooked and borderline inedible . The accompanying potatoes were actually very well prepared. Mimosas came with a very cheap champagne that you had to pour and mix yourself. This was OK because I like a lot more champagne than orange juice, but it seemed kind of cheap and a cop out. I'm not sure if they were just having an off day, but our waitress herself was very lovely and nice and accommodating. The staff were friendly, they just seem confused. I would give this a solid two stars for the first time out despite my 4 star upon check-in.

    Christopher S.

    CYPRESS, TX 77433 / CONTEMPORARY BREAKFAST / 03-29-24 / LUNCH +The vegetable soup was pretty good. +The little ones enjoyed the pancakes. +The Monterey Club sandwich was delicious. -The hash dish was overly salty. -One of entrees came out like 10-12 minutes after everyone else's dishes.

    Brunch with lemon pancakes, bacon, and a cranberry mimosa.
    Celia H.

    The brunch was amazing. The food was served quickly and was hot and delicious. The mimosa was a great option with multiple flavor choices available. I would definitely recommend.

    Morning meditation juice
    Annie G.

    Good food, good vibe. Slow service. We got the Veggie burger which doesn't come with any fries, that was surprising to us. They don't serve any fries. So we got it with a bowl of tomato soup that was very yummy. Also got a plate of the Veggie omelette. Ordered the Morning Meditation juice without the ice so it came in a small 12-16oz? glass, lol. Juice is refrigerated, not sure if they make it in house?

    Was taxed twice :( First was the individual items, second was the total. If it needs 85 characters....

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    Sang jun P.

    Food came out really fast , it's in the really cute shopping center , service was great , building and seats are all new

    Turkey burger and asked for wheat bread instead. It came with a side and I got tomato basil soup.
    Esther C.

    I've only ordered breakfast here until today. I had a Turkey burger and asked for wheat bread. I didn't ask them too, but they grilled the bread and it was delicious! Also, their tomato basil soup is very good! I think their breakfast is good but their lunch items might be better. My husband ordered the breakfast taco and it was really good. Even the side of beans were good. The service was really efficient and my waitress was spot on. She was pleasant and everything came out hot and just right. We didn't wait that long for a Saturday to get our food, which I appreciated.

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    Ema L.

    If I can give zero stars, I would. We came here last week with a big party. Everything was ok until it wasn't. I placed a to go order for family at home. They requested no bacon in the meal. Of course when I got home there was bacon in it. Called First Watch to tell them the order was wrong and they told me to come back in for them to remake it. so I drove back up there, they remake it, I get back home and now in the first bite is hair. Drove back up there, The manager tried to tell me it was from a cooking brush they use to clean the pans with. (Either way it's not edible). They gave me a $20 gift card, and no refund was issued or any sort of empathy for making us drive back and forth 3 times. So I gave them the benefit of the doubt and stopped by a week later, ordered the same thing to-go and get home to find bacon in the meal again. I drove back to First Watch and asked for a refund. I didn't even want them to remake it anymore. All the manager said was "I do apologize, I'll have your refund done by the end of the day". If I can give zero stars I would.

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    Always great service! The wait staff is always ready to serve! Good is always very fresh and definitely recommend!

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    Great place for a weekend breakfast our food was amazing and our server emelie was the best !!

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    Thank you Amanda B. for taking care of me and my family. Alway enjoy having her as our waitress. Keep up the great work.

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    The Angry Elephant - Side order of Mac and Cheese... nothing was eaten out of this. This is what was given.

    The Angry Elephant

    3.3(24 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Had a really good time at The Angry Elephant. The service was good, the drinks were good, and…read morekaraoke night made it even more fun. The decor is really cool and gives the place a nice atmosphere. I also liked the menu because some of the names are pretty funny and definitely make you look twice. Overall, this is a good spot to come grab a few drinks, hang out, and have a good time. I'd definitely come back, especially for karaoke night.

    So, this place newly opened up in the Cypress area and we were excited because we'd heard good…read morethings from the Magnolia location... not so much. The bad: The chili was weird, like it had a weird metallic taste, that then turned into a lingering spice. The spicy factor wasn't the problem, it was the weird taste. The queso wasn't queso. It was like a slightly heated cream cheese type mixture. So more of a cream cheese thick dip than a queso. They charged me $3-$4 for 3 bites of Mac and cheese (see photo)! Also, the breakfast I ordered was $14 and had dry French toast, way overcooked scrambled eggs, which became like egg nuggets and 2 skinny pieces of bacon, that I asked for crispy, but tasted burnt. The good: The Pulled Pork Sandwich was the star of the whole show. It has the Mac and cheese on top and we ended up ordering 2 to go. The drinks were so tasty and well made. Normal cocktail prices, but delicious every time. Our waiter/bartender was so nice and kind. Overall when food is concerned, would never go back. But if I wanted a good espresso martini or old fashioned and was in the area... I'd stop in.

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    Lots of seating at the Bar!!!!!

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    Mia's Table - I took a picture of this before I inhaled it!

    Mia's Table

    4.2(244 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Over time, I have realized that Mia's Table always serves good food. Recently I visited this…read morelocation for the first time and realized this restaurant is a little smaller than the Gessner location that I frequent the most. However, it is tastefully decorated inside with a somewhat unique inclusion of area high school banners on the wall giving it a real local feel to this location. While most people sit inside they do offer an outdoor covered patio if you wish. I ordered the grilled chicken breast entree for $17. I chose mashed potatoes and gravy with green beans as it's 2 side dishes. After getting my drink at their self serve drink machine area, I found an empty table and only waited about 10 minutes for my food to arrive, The boneless chicken breasts had grill marks on them and were hot and tasty. They had good flavor. The green beans and mashed potatoes also were also very good tasting. With a slice of Texas Toast I enjoyed this meal and would order it again. Mia's Table is a winner. No wonder why it is so popular.

    "Where comfort food meets Southern charm" - I could not have said it better myself. This place is…read moreexactly what you hope it will be when you walk in, good old-fashioned country decor and amazing food. There are even some healthy options with blasts of flavor in every bite. The grilled chicken had SO much flavor and the green bacon, flavored green beans were some of my favorites. I managed to restrain myself and not order the dessert but completely regretted it as the banana pudding looked freaking delicious. I will definitely come back to this restaurant when I'm in the area!

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    Bojangles

    3.1(21 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    A True Taste of the Deep South Right Here in Texas! I was…read morecraving some real Southern comfort food and the brand new Bojangles delivered in the best way possible. This place brings authentic Deep South flavors and hospitality straight to Texas, and every single bite reminded me of home-cooked meals from down South. The signature chicken tenders were crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, and seasoned to perfection, easily some of the best I've had anywhere. Paired with their seasoned dirty rice, their fluffy, buttery biscuits and perfectly seasoned french fries, it was a match made in heaven. I also had to try the famous Bo Berry biscuit, and it did not disappoint, warm, sweet, bursting with blueberries and that classic glaze that makes it impossible to stop at just one. Of course, no Southern meal is complete without a tall cup of sweet tea, and theirs was exactly what I hoped for: strong, refreshing, and perfectly sweetened like grandma made it. The portions are generous, the food is fresh and full of flavor, and the whole experience felt like a warm Southern welcome. If you're looking for that genuine Deep South taste without leaving Texas, Streets Chicken is the spot. Highly recommend. ! I'll definitely be back for more! Rod Gray Cypress, TX

    I waited patiently for them to finally open and I setup a day to visit. I had no expectations but…read morethere was a lot of hype for their brand. I went thru the drive thru and got their tenders and fries, They were good but a little over hyped. Their fries had a distinctive taste I liked. I would visit again if in that area but I don't think I would drive there just for them.

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    Jason's Deli - Sunshine Breakfast Croissant with Sausage

    Jason's Deli

    3.0(22 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    The first Jason's Deli was founded in 1976 in Beaumont, Texas. And since then, the company remains…read moreprivately owned by the founder's family despite having 239 locations across 27 states. I'm a fan of Jason's Deli and have been to a few locations on the East Coast and one other location in Texas. The Cypress location has a much smaller salad bar compared to other locations and the customer service is not as great. The staff behind the counter who prepared our food was not very helpful and the person who brought our food to our table was not friendly either. However, the really young gal at the ordering counter was a shining exception and made the experience much better. She was really polite, friendly, and helpful. She was juggling dine-in orders, take-out orders, and delivery orders all while helping customers with their drinks and questions. My favorite sandwich on the menu is the Wild Salmon-Wich. It's made with wild-caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon. It's a rare treat to find restaurants offering wild-caught Salmon in a sandwich. Plus, at a reasonable price. The sandwich comes with your choice of either potato chops or blue tortilla chips on the side. They also have a Build Your Own Sandwich option, where you can pick your own meats, spreads, bread, and cheese. Tuna Salad with egg is one of the meat choices for those who are pescatarian. There's also a vegetarian sandwich option, the Caprese Panini, which is simple but tasty. The restaurant like many of its other locations has a spacious, open area with numerous tables, including booth seating. However, some of the tables were uncleaned from the moment we arrived until we left. I hope management takes steps to improve both cleanliness and customer service. Despite this, I still think Jason's Deli is a great place to grab a quick lunch or dinner, especially if you're looking for a super casual yet comfortable dining experience.

    Restaurant was clean and welcoming. It was not busy so management was having breakfast. The men's…read morerestroom was clean and well stocked. The salad bar items looked fresh and appetizing. I was greeted with a smile by Manny. I ordered the breakfast croissant with sausage. It was hot, freshly prepared, and tasty. I ordered coffee and was allowed to use my own cup. My cup would not fit under the drink station, so I had to physically adjust the position of the container. It was 9:30 am and the coffee was not hot, it was lukewarm at best. I did notify Manny of the issue. Overall it was a positive experience.

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    Caprese sandwich and Wild Salmon-Wich

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    The Union Kitchen - Southwest Crab Cakes

    The Union Kitchen

    3.9(500 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    I have to start with the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza because it was literally AMAZING. We ordered it…read moreas an appetizer, and it ended up being the best thing on the table. It was even better than I imagined it would be, and I would absolutely go back just for that pizza! Unfortunately, my actual entrée left a lot to be desired, and after one bite I ended up sending it back. The staff handled it well, though, and everyone was friendly and attentive. One of the fun touches here is the serving robots that bring food out to the tables. Definitely something different and entertaining to watch! Overall, we had a good experience despite my entrée not working out. Great service, a fun atmosphere, and seriously--get the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza!

    9/5/2026: I hadn't realized the Dolly Parton brunch event was happening until I arrived, but…read moredespite the restaurant being packed and noisy, it made for a lively, festive atmosphere. The location itself has a really nice view of the lake with plenty of outdoor seating available. Our server, Chase, was fantastic! She took wonderful care of us throughout our meal, keeping everything running smoothly despite how busy it was. The food overall was enjoyable. We tried the deviled eggs, which were just okay and didn't quite live up to what I was hoping for. However, the Philly eggrolls were delicious! We also ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp, which is an absolute favorite of mine from my usual home location in Memorial. My biggest critique of this location comes down to those three-tiered motorized robot servers. Personally, I'm really not a fan. I feel like they cheapen the dining experience rather than elevate it. I don't quite understand the point when a human server--often just whichever nearby staff member happens to be passing by, rather than your actual server--still has to take the food off the tray and place it on your table. It ends up feeling inconsistent and impersonal. I know AI and tech are here to stay and I embrace it where it fits, but we have to ask ourselves: does this actually enhance the customer experience? In my opinion, it doesn't, and those bots must have cost a pretty penny!It's truly a shame to have stellar, personal service from someone like Chase alongside good food, only for the overall experience to feel just "fair" because of a robot cart delivering dishes. I definitely prefer my home location in Memorial. It's smaller, quieter, much easier to park, and thankfully isn't running robot servers (at least not yet!). While it was a fun outing with a great view, I'll likely stick closer to home for my regular visits.

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    Sausage Gravy for Shrimp and Grits

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