This was their soft opening, so everyone was essentially training. Not all options were available (mainly cocktails, the cinnamon milk cereal with rum in my absolute fave!). The space is beautiful, they are still completing the last finishing touches. The wait staff while training was still very kind and attentive. The food just like all first watches that I've been to previously were great, fresh, quick and delicious. I hope to visit soon once they officially open after Monday and can't wait to make this a regular breakfast/ brunch spot for me since it's in my hood now. read more

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Friendly service at this location. Food was good the lemon blueberry cornbread was very good.

Great food and prompt service. I had the French toast with strawberries. The syrup bottle was too hot to pick up, so I wrapped it in a napkin. read more

First Watch - French toast with strawberries and powdered sugar. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

The food was absolutely amazing, and that is just the start of this gem! First Watch has such a great ambiance to it, it really feels like a home away from home. Our server Rosa was truly the best I've ever had! She was so kind and incredibly friendly, truly a great person to see to start your day! I highly recommend coming here for all of your breakfast/brunch needs! read more

The food was genuinely delicious and our drinks were too. I went with my friend and our server was incredibly sweet and was in such a good mood. Her name was Rosa and she was such a delight. Best server we've ever had, hands down. read more

I have been to other First Watch locations and this one is the closest to home! I am extremely excited that this is walkable and I will be going here often! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by an employee and sat down within 4 minutes! It was very quick service and the ambiance was the best out of all locations I have been to! As always their food is delicious can't wait to make a regular thing! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Our first time at First Watch. We went on a Sunday morning and the service and food were excellent. Our only complaint is the acoustics...it was SO loud, we could barely hear each other. A lively atmosphere is nice, but this was uncomfortable because we didn't want to shout at each other. Please put some noise dampeners there and then we'll be back! read more

Went here on a busy weekend, overall the service was good. There is ample seating for groups. Portions are small, food is priced higher than other brunch spots in the area for the same dishes (omelette, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, salad). We enjoyed the morning meditation refresher but it's too bad they didn't do free refills on them. Had the grits here but they were quite bland unlike the biscuits & gravy those were superb. Really wanted to like their sunrise coffee but it was too sour/bitter even when adding cream and sugar. If you're here for an event or traveling through staying at a nearby hotel, this spot is across the Hyat and convenuently close to o'hare/rosemont but if you're local it'd probably be better to go to other brunch spots around. read more

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Staff was quick and attentive, it was busy but they handled it like professionals. Food is well priced & beautifully presented. read more

First Watch - House Bloody Mary! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

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The good: nice restaurant and very clean. The food menu is large with options for everyone. Unfortunately, service was pretty bad. I had to ask other employees multiple times for our waitress. When we were done eating we sat for about 30 minutes waiting/looking for someone to ask for her so we could get to go containers. I'm pretty sure most of the staff was just hanging out in the kitchen at that point, because no one could be found. When the plate clearer came he gestured for me to put the sauce containers on the plate, organize everything for him..lol. Maybe next time will be better if we go back. read more

Service was good but the food was not! My wife and I both had the trifecta which was eggs, a pancake and a meat choice. Bacon was super greasy scrambled eggs looked and tasted like rubber. Pancake was crispy!! Been wanting to go since our Florida trip where food at that First Watch was great. Won't be back to this one read more

Amazing breakfast right next to our hotel. My 8 year old daughter was blown away. We both got juices and they were some of the best we've ever had. read more

The avocado toast is my jam. It gets a little packed on Sunday so expect a slower service. But the busy ambiance and the delicious food. Definitely make up for everything. Great place to have breakfast. read more

Went to the Schaumburg location during a weekday lunch hour the other day and I was pleasantly surprised. Ordered the Kale Tonic for a little nutrition intake along with my coffee. Both were tasty & fresh. I opted for the uultimate egg sandwich for my meal and it too was great. Will have to check out the other Chicagoland locations for a true weekend breakfast. read more

Amazing food! So fresh and great selection. Try the bacon! It is a must. Ambience is chic.

Lovely place! The food was delivered to our table quickly! The service was incredible! We met a young man who was kind, funny, and welcoming. It was like he was a long lost best friend! The servers checked up on us when needed, and were incredible friendly right up the first second we arrived. The whole place inside is beautiful. The ambiance was cool, beachy, and homey. It was very relaxing. The veggie sandwich was mine, and I really enjoyed eating it with egg and sausage. The egg and sausage made the sandwich richer in my opinion. My friend had the toast and egg sandwich. She's very picky and enjoyed it all! 10/10 for service and food! read more

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The new First Watch in Des Plaines was a great location!! Great service and very friendly staff. They seemed a little stressed, but they had phenomenal staff who were seemingly being trained very well. The food was delicious as always. First Watch has nailed the quality across all of their locations! It looks like they are doing some construction outside, maybe for a new patio. But the inside is very open and has very comfortable seating. They also had some of the cleanest restrooms Ive ever seen at a restaurant! read more

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On a trip for by beau's bday and staying in the hotel near here was pleasantly surprised on what we found despite the construction happening nearby which provided noise and dust. I was only familiar with First Watch in the deep MidWest and South and as a Chicago native was interested they were here. We had the Honey Crunch Iced Coffee ($6- uber sweet), Salmon and Veg Frittata ($14 - really good), Morning Meditation juice ($5 - refreshing), Regular Coffee ($4 - nothing special), and Frittata Rustica ($13 - a good bang for the buck). The only thing I could have done without is the iced coffee since it was sooo sweet. I felt bad drinking so much sugar. The food and service were great as we were chatting it up with our server Ephron and he was also entertaining the other young ladies around lol. He was a looker so I know they were looking. All in all a good meal to sustain us for the trip to the nearby Fashion Outlet Mall afterwards. read more

My first time to First Watch was today. Very nice interior, great service, great food, reasonable prices. I had the SoCal breakfast hash that was just excellent and my friend had the Cobb salad that was the best looking Cobb salad I've seen. She said it tasted excellent as well. They have shaded outdoor seating, too, though that wasn't an option because the food would have blown away and that would have been sad. read more

The service was excellent, attentive but also gave us time to visit with each other without feeling rushed. Great venue regardless of the size of your group. Food was flavorful, good selections. read more

I had ordered 2 large salads and paid for extra chicken and extra avocado and they did not add it to my order. And I don't know if it's a new person in the back but I've been getting big thick cuts of lettuce in my salads for a while now. Those big pieces are inedible read more

First Watch - Block of lettuce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Several days after review got message from manager requesting contact information via email. 2 days later I sent contact information via email to manager. As of today no response. So far 11 days since review. read more

One of the best meals ever--called Baconado. It was delicious. This new restaurant in Rosemont was beautiful and staff very friendly. My daughter fell in love with their avacado toast. read more

This place is . Went for the first time last Sunday and they didn't disappoint. I had the biscuits and gravy. My daughter had the breakfast tacos. Both dishes were outstanding and I can't wait to go back this coming Sunday. Best part is it's across the street from Wolfs flea market so you can eat breakfast and walk it off right across the street. Looking forward to trying one of their summer specials. read more

Food and service are amazing here. Parking's good. It can be noisy at peak times and the prices are high but for a special occasion you can't go wrong going here. read more

Every time I go here im disappointed. It's not bad it's just not homey. the place is clean and service is nice. The food just doesn't blow me away especially for how much I'm paying. If I'm out with friends and it's near by it's a fine place to go just not somewhere I'm going out of my way for read more

Recommend this incredible breakfast and lunch place for all including kids! The food was fresh and cooked to perfection! Our waiter Taso, was extremely impressive with his excellent service and recommendations! He was super fun and loved waiting on us! So excited to share with you! read more

Service, atmosphere, food and beverage beyond good. I'll absolutely come back. 10/10. Thank you. Keep that quality! You guys will go far!!

Great menu choices for traditional breakfasts or if you are in the mood for a sandwich. When one of our orders was incorrect, we brought it to their attention and it was then comped. Friendly staff in a bright and comfortable space. read more

Superb breakfast sandwich, highly recommend! Coffee was good. Service was on point. She took care of us without being bothersome. Two thumbs up! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Great food, friendly service, and a spotless dining room. The ability to pay the bill with a QR code (Apple, Google, CC) is a great touch of convenience. Perfectly located near the airport and closer to hotels. I'll be back! read more

Super cute place with really good food. Everything looks fresh and juices are so unique and delicious. I came here with my whole family and we all loved everything, especially the shishito breakfast hash, banana almond granola pancake, and million dollar hash browns. Our waiter was also very attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Delicious food and friendly service!! I would definitely return if I was in that area again.

Ordered the Trifecta with waffle, eggs and bacon. Waffle with berry compote was great as was the cook on the bacon. Poached Eggs were not hot, only disappointment. Service was good, but the noise level was loud, would request a booth next time. read more

Food was amazing. Excellent service excellent food drinks, purple haze it's all I want to drink forever. You guys are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work. read more

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The food was amazing for the first time going there! The waitress so kind and welcoming, telling us all about what first watch had to offer. We received our food pretty quickly but maybe because it wasn't super busy on a Monday noon day. I loved what I got which was the egg sandwhich with the potato's and the potato's were seasoned so good! The egg sandwich was lacking a little flavor but the natural flavors of the arugula gave it that needed flavor but dipping it in ketchup was good. I got the kids french toast as well since I wanted to try the toast and it was so fluffy and amazing especially with the butter, did not need the syrup whatsoever. The fruit was so refreshing and you could tell it was fresh loved that. I also got the honey crisp iced coffee but it was very milky and too strong of a honey flavor so I wouldn't get it again. My friend got the market veggie sandwich and she loved it! She said it was very refreshing and a good lunch item! I rate my first time here a 10/10 and will definitely be back. For what I got I paid around 30$ with tip included which I think is pretty fair for the portion sizes. Loved the whole ambience of the inside very beachy and homey. Lowkey inspires me to want to open up my own little shop. Definitely go give it a try! read more

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The place has an awesome brunch vibes as soon as you walk in. People are very friendly and food is amazing!

My visit was actually terrible. I guess maybe don't go here on a date or with your significant other unless you want your server to flirt with them. My server did not even speak to me to ask how my day was or how my food was until about an hour later when she noticed I didn't touch any of my food(because I was bothered). She was honestly too busy conversing with my boyfriend about how he looked like Michael B Jordan. And telling him how he should watch the new movie this actor is in and all the sex scenes in the movie because he looks like him. It was the weirdest most uncomfortable experience I had while I was in Illinois. I chose this breakfast spot thinking it would be a place with nice vibes but I was very mistaken. Please make sure your servers are talking to both customers especially if they are a couple, only talking to one(specifically the man) and giving him compliments about his physical features and comparing him to an attractive movie star is wildly disrespectful in front of his significant other. I'm from New Jersey so maybe the etiquette is different there, maybe this behavior is totally normal at this restaurant in Illinois but it was very strange and uncalled for in my perspective. Fix the behavior or don't regardless, I will never come back to this restaurant. read more

This chain is always consistent with its food and service. Been to multiple and they always deliver

Our family is a big fan of First Watch and was excited to try this new location in Chicagoland. Being next to OHARE, it's extremely convenient and centrally located. Ample free parking to guests. Every new First Watch seems to get better and better aesthetically with fresh & updated modern farm house design, peaceful colors,components and texture- from the tin roof to the painted tiles to the accessories & decor throughout. Even the bathrooms are stylish and inviting with clean white subway tile. There's a big colorful chalkboard with daily specials. There's a variety of seating options available including a bar. The hospitality felt at this First Watch (and frankly any First Watch) is unmatched in the industry. The company must really hire the right type of employees with a positive attitude. The crew seemed upbeat and welcoming. Our server was a delightful woman named Christina who couldn't have been nicer or more attentive. We met GM, Kevin, who seems less of a 'boss' rather a supportive 'coach' and it really shows in the team effort clearly on display here. Regarding menu, the fresh juices awaken your senses. Our suggestion- The Purple Haze. It's a piece of art! Fresh coffee keeps flowing during the visit. The Mocha Mint Iced Coffee drink is better than any coffee shop I've been to. My wife savored the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl. We split an order of Million Dollar Bacon for the table (which lives up to its name) along with a couple Blueberry Pancakes. Delicious. My son loved the taste and presentation of the Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos. My daughter tried the Smoked Salmon Benedict and gave it a 5 out of 5. I enjoyed the Farmhouse Hash and found it so filling, I brought half of it home! The toast and fresh compote it accompanied was like a breakfast dessert. I think it's impressive if you read their private label ketchup, there is no high fructose corn syrup. All the ingredients at First Watch seem premium, fresh and healthy. The woman next to us was savoring her Avocado Toast. It was a heaping piece of Avocado! Portions are so generous here! If you meet a group for lunch, the bill makes it super handy breaking down the price for each person including tax. So it would be easy to split the bill fairly. Prices are reasonable for the overall atmosphere, food quality and over all dining experience. Service is efficient. You could easily be in and out in 35-40 minutes OR you could be very leisurely and you'll never feel rushed. First Watch is such a wonderfully executed concept. The company's expansion is clearly justified. There is such attention to detail. We'll definitely be back soon and look forward to trying more features and specials on the menu board! read more

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