This was our only repeat restaurant during our stay in Destin. It was conveniently located near our resort in the Publix shopping center. But, once you walk in, you forget you are in a shopping center. Good atmosphere, food, and service. Don't miss out on the kale tonic. Such a refreshing way to start your day! read more

First Watch - Kale Tonic - Cafes Near Me - Destin, Florida

This food is incredible! Top quality, healthy, delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. One of the best breakfast/bunch stops on our list. read more

Mushroom hash and pumpkin spice donuts were so good! Pancakes are Large and you can share them with someone.

I am not a local, I am from Texas and the First Watch there is magnificent! I was excited to find out that there was another First Watch here in Florida but it was a let down. The food was great, but the service did not match. I arrived with a party of 10, which I know is a lot of people but we saw a table open as soon as we got there. The manager refused to give us that table and made us wait 30 min. Then after the wait they gave us the table that was empty the whole time. read more

I'm confused as to why this place is popular. The food was bland. The French toast had no taste, the syrup was bland. I believe that this restaurant is geared towards healthy eating but it should still taste good. Overall I thought the food was blah and would not recommend this restaurant to anyone else. The service was really good so there's that. read more

Super busy all the time it seems like. We had about 5 minute wait which isn't bad at all for this place. They keep water on your table and your coffee is always good. The pancakes are big enough to eat one. That's for sure. We also got the Italian omelette. Very good and very big. The bacon was crispy and the chocolate milk was good. Friendly faces and they keep the tables rotating. Good for a early morning Florida Breakfast.. read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Destin, Florida

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1st time at this restaurant, and we LOVED it. The Food was great, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was excellent. It is now on our list of places to eat when in Destin! read more

This is the 2nd time I have visited this restaurant. The 1st time I was in Panama City, Florida. The food and service was great, but this time, not so much! I ordered the Truffle Mushroom Hash, and it was not good at all. My food was the last to come out, so my family was almost done with their food, and also the taste of the truffle oil was extremely strong, and took away from the dish. I did not eat it, and politely sent it back, and requested a new meal. I got my new meal, and the bill, because my family had been finished for about 15 minutes before I had even got my food. The Truffle Mushroom Hash was still on my bill, and I asked the waitress why do I have to pay for something I didn't eat. Her response was "she tried to get her manager to remove the meal, but he told her, because nothing was wrong with the food, he would not remove it". I am on vacation with my family, so I didn't want to argue, but I have never had to pay for something I did not eat. I don't have a problem with paying what I owe, but I also understand customer service, and if a customer is not happy, efforts should be made to make the customer happy. We will not be coming back! read more

Oh my god you have to go here. Cheryl and Kelly are the best. Excellent service every time.

I was very happy with our entire experience. We arrived late Sunday afternoon, right around 2. We were promptly greeted and sat, didn't have to wait to order, and service was pleasant and even offered me a solution when it wasn't obviously present on the menu. (I wanted French Toast with eggs and sausage, but didn't want to pay for a bunch of sides) I was very happy with food and even impressed by the coffee. At this price point you basically expect Community Coffee or whatever basically burnt or flavorless stuff they have. This wasn't that. It was pretty decent. Brioche French Toast on point and my wife was very happy with her Works Omelet. Wondering if they filter their water cause it tasted good too. Didn't taste like our municipal stuff. Now, just bring one closer to us in Miramar. :) read more

Nice breakfast place in the Destin Commons area. Nicely decorated. Menu has good variety. Trifecta with choice of waffle or pancake with 2 eggs of your choice and a meat was especially well priced and tastey. As local living nearby we will be there frequently. read more

The brunch here is amazing. Four different types of eggs Benedict and so many other great options. Everything we ordered was perfect and delicious. read more

First Watch - Classic eggs Benedict - Delish - Cafes Near Me - Destin, Florida

This location is slightly hidden but has plenty of parking lot space. It's bright and open and the waitstaff is nice and knows there menu items. I am a Vegan and the options I had were very good! I would recommend coffee with there soy milk and the seasons oatmeal! The restaurant is clean, there is a private room option for small parties and the kitchen is an open concept so the vibe is cool. read more

Yeah it's good! After several trips nothing has disappointed.. It gets busy so make a reservation online

Every time it's delish!!! The fresh juices are a fav. The staff was friendly and kind. The food is creative and extremely flavorful. The atmosphere is neat. First Watch is by far one of the best restaurants in Destin. Must try... you will keep coming back!! read more

Great service and great breakfast! Appreciated the attentiveness of our waitress! We all had the omelets and our favorite was the ham and grueryare! read more

We were told a 45 minute wait on a Monday morning, after waiting over an hour we went to ask where we were on the list and were told there was still 12 parties in front of us. There was an entire back section with empty but dirty tables that they weren't seating anyone at. Multiple unhappy parties in the time we were there with the wait times. read more

I got the breakfast tacos. THESE WERE THE BEST!!! My kids got chocolate chip pancakes and they devoured them. Always a great spot!!

Fantastic service, food and atmosphere! Eggs Benedict BLT is great but I could make a meal on the potatoes!

Lots of great, healthy breakfast choices in a nice restaurant. Other Destin breakfast spots are usually packed. First Choice has just not been discovered yet. Go and enjoy yourself before word gets around. read more

Came here for some breakfast. Everything was reasonably priced, the servers were courteous and the food was delicious. Refills are at no cost here and the atmosphere here is relaxing. It's located in the middle of a shopping strip next to the Publix. One of my new favorite places for breakfast in the Destin area. read more

The avocado spread toast was delicious! The turkey sausage was a little dry but still good. Our server was quick and friendly, the kale and apple juice was amazing as well! Definitely a must try in the area! read more

We came in for breakfast at 0745 and was seated. Four other customers were seat after us and they were severed before us. Be advised the place wasn't busy and i noted they had 5 servers. After being ignored, my wife had to address a server for service at that time, we decided to leave and invest our money in another establishment down the road Crackins. I don't know what the issue was with First Watches service and attention to details concerning customer service, but be advised we were the only minority customers at that time. I'm not saying First Watch has racist tendencies, just be aware of your surroundings and how your treated. Everyone's skin isn't the same color, but everyone's money is. read more

We love coming to First Watch restaurants. This one had the same high quality food and great service. Chantel was our server and she was great. Very prompt and accommodating of our children with crayons and coloring pages. read more

Amazing healthy breakfast. This is honestly the best breakfast I have ever purchased in the US. I am a food lover and tend to eat healthy all the time but it is hard to find a good replacement outside home, but this is the only one I have found so far. I came from HOUSTON, TX. Great job for the owner of this place, I can see the passion and love in every detail of your restaurant. Congratulations !. I can definetly see your healthy life style you guys might have. I will for sure come back next time am in Destin. read more

Friendly staff and great food. But there's usually a long line so I would go to the app and go on the waiting list

Recommend by staff at Henderson resort . It is amazing! The breakfast is the best in Destin! Their pancakes and their eggs Benedict are incredible. Must try when in Destin!!!!! read more

Clean & friendly atmosphere. Great soup & sandwiches. Fast service! Really hit the spot! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Destin, Florida

One of the stranger experiences I have had at a restaurant. Waited 5 minutes for them to clear a table, no issues there. We were seated and for 10 minutes no one came to our table. The people next to us had their food delivered and ate everything before I finally walked up to the manager, who sat us, and asked if we had a server. A few minutes later he came over and took our order. Most of the food came out pretty quickly but we were missing my toast and my daughter's eggs. The person who delivered the food acknowledged that they were missing my toast. The three of us finished everything on our plates and then finally my toast arrived to which I got the comment from the server "here's your toast but it's probably too late." I asked about the eggs, she appeared flustered, then walked away. Finally the eggs came. I grabbed the check and paid up front. I don't think the manager was aware of the food delays. Oh well, I didn't say anything. He did give me a coupon for a free entree if we came back. We will not. Two stars because my omelette was good. My kids didn't like their meal. read more

I got the 2 For You, Tomato Basil soup and Chicken Avacado Cobb. It was made super fast and amazing quality! The staff was friendly and although I ordered to go, the restaurant decor was nice, simple and trendy. Definitely check this place out if you're in town. read more

Love the farm fresh to table. The toast and jam is to die for. I have been here many times and I've never had a disappointing dish. Also the staff is amazing and very helpful. read more

I'll definitely be back. The food was delicious & the service was perfect. I love the meditation drink! Everyone should start the day here!

The food is always delicious! I've been to 4 different First Watch restaurants and have always had good experiences. BUT this time we had a waitress named Cheryl who was so rude to us as soon as we sat down. She took our order and gave us attitude for no reason. Then never came back. Other people gave us our food and check. I saw her check on all of her tables and she just ignored us when we called her over for a refill. Worst service I have ever had ANYWHERE. read more

First, I'll start with the food, the most important part. The sandwich was wonderful but that's the only good part. Oh and I had a great waitress who was definitely over worked. The breakfast potato was mixed with under and over cooked and it was blend. I couldn't eat it. Coffee at the table was mediocre but the one served at the door was more fresh and robust. The worst part: the hostess. She gave my table away to a couple who arrived after me. I don't think I'll be coming back, even though I quite enjoyed the vibe. read more

The avocado toast and eggs were delicious, and good coffee! My only complaint is...DON'T bring the check out less than halfway into my meal. You might say "no rush" but it's hard not feeling rushed when you're ready for my meal to end 5 minutes into it. read more

We are in Destin for a wedding and we also love food. We love to browse yelp and see what it has to offer. The first watch was great. From the service to the food it was great. I had the Bacado, with a side of grits. Super yummy. My husband had the Chili Chorizo omelette and he said it was great. read more

Healthy. Clean. Kind staff! Loved calories on the menu and the smoothie options were extensive. We will definitely be back!

If I could leave less than a star I would! I had the WORST experience at this location. My husband and I frequent this restaurant often and will NOT be returning. We overheard the manager of the establishment talk so poorly of the staff, all while she was yelling across the entire restaurant to get the server's attention. Fortunately, our server was very polite and attentive to our needs, but we will be going to the Santa Rosa location from here on out... read more

Short wait times. Fresh food. Fast service. Delicious coffee. This was a last minute breakfast decision for us, but a good one. This was our first time to First Watch (even though we have one closer to home in Missouri) and we will definitely be going back for more because the food was great! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Destin, Florida

Good concept breakfast and lunch restaurant. It features fresh ingredients and healthy options in a wider location that generally doesn't feature this type of food. The restaurant is located in a mall area and there is plenty of parking. I ordered the breakfast tostadas special and coffee. A whole carafe of coffee is served to your table so you can fill up as much as you'd like to. The coffee is fresh and supports a good cause. My s.o. Got the healthy omelette and we were both impressed by the concept and being able to get healthy food in this area. read more