first watch is probably my favorite breakfast chain. you know what you're gonna get and the menu has something for everyone. if you're looking for quick rec - the iced coffee is actually good! kale tonic is my fav of their juices. the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits slaps. so does the French toast. we came by on a busy saturday morning. it was pretty packed but we were seated right away. I went with the power wrap and the kale tonic. power wrap was pretty to the point, I wanted something on the healthy side and it did the trick. the fruit it came with was a great mix! kale tonic was divine as always. my mil got the French toast with a side of bacon. the side of bacon was $6, which we all thought was a bit insane. my husband got the shrimp and grits and couldn't stop raving about it. our tot got the bacon and eggs with fruit and left no crumbs. read more

This is one place where I feel like you were always greeted with a friendly phase and the service is friendly and your order is almost always correct. Very clean restaurant and the food is always fresh and exceptional. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga is really solid!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Arrived for breakfast on a Sunday morning around 8:30am and was immediately seated, though the restaurant was quickly filling up. I had the smoked salmon Benedict. It's two eggs on a toasted ciabatta layered with smoked sockeye salmon from Alaska, red onion and sliced tomatoes covered with Hollandaise. This was served with some mixed greens and some seasoned potatoes. While the hollandaise sauce was tasty, it wasn't very warm, which was disappointing. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the salmon was lovely. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and flavorful. I skipped the mixed greens. Service was friendly. When leaving around 9:20am, there was a line of people waiting for a table. Definitely a popular place for Sunday breakfast for all ages. read more

First Watch - Smoked Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Food was good, the options were different and interesting, the place was busy.. But the service was awful. Unfortunately they rush you in and out, We sat, got drinks, food took 20min to get to the table, and 5 min later they had the check on the table, and before my wife finished her eggs they took her plate and silverware. At 35.00 a person, having more than 20min to sit seems like not too much to ask.. We will go back, but not to this location.. read more

While First Watch has gotten very expensive, it's still delicious! Service is great. They even offer coffee while you wait for your table. The vibe has turned to modern farmhouse, cozy and bright. I had the tri-athlete with chicken sausage. Very filling and the side of pico makes it a bit spicy. My daughter had the Carmel coffee something and said it was very good!! read more

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I've been here a few times before, and I know I reviewed it- it was after I got on Yelp, and as you can tell I pretty much review every place I go. Weird that some of my reviews are being pulled again. Anyway. Plenty of parking at 11 on a weekday. Not busy when I walked in, a few minutes before, but then people started coming, and coming. I was meeting my friend at 11. And apparently so was everyone else. The host set me up at a table where I could see the door. Great service the whole time. And pretty darn good food. Breakfast, but a bit more healthy than some places. Lots on the menu I wanted to try. I went with a seasonal item, Brussels bacon hash. Plus a seasonal drink, why not? I got the spicy dragon or some such, a mix of dragonfruit juice with other juices. Lots of fresh berries on top. Very good. The hash was pretty good. I'd expected it all to be chopped up small, but it was bigger chunks. Still easy to handle. Plenty of bacon, Brussels sprouts, and much more. All nicely balanced in terms of flavors and textures. And plenty to fill me up. Prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality. The place is bright and open, but still comfy. Even as it got busy, not too crowded or loud. I'll be back for some things on the regular menu. read more

A nice place for brunch with the family, or getting the morning started as a college student. Small and well put together menu with all of the American favorites as well as some healthy options for those looking to watch what they eat. Intresting morning alcohol mix drinks and refreshers for the non-drinkers. This place is often packed with how popular it is leading to a long wait time on the weekend. Staff is quick to clean tables and grab the next guest so you won't wait for to long. read more

Came here for a quick meeting and the food and service was pretty good. I do feel like no matter what First Watch is always going to be good. In my opinion I ordered the Farmhouse Hash with a side of toast and fruit . Also I ordered the Morning . Which was very good. The restaurant was clean and our waitress was very nice . I would have to give the food and total overall experience a 9/10! read more

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We went on a busy Sunday morning and sat at a communal first come first served table instead of waiting for our own table. The food was very good! My breakfast hash was very flavorful and cooked perfectly! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Hash - Breakfast hash with bacon and avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

If possible I would give this Daytona Beach location double stars for the excellent quality food and extraordinary service. Arriving at 10:20 am Father's Day to a very busy location our wait was about 30 minutes. After seated server Jill greeted us and said she would return but then her colleague Red (aka Courtney) took our order so we had no delay. My wife ordered the banana granola pancake, million dollar bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice. I went for the Barbacoa Quesadilla special and fresh squeezed orange juice. Pancakes are always preceded by warm syrup. There is no shortage of flavor and goodness with any of the dishes. The food is always well prepared but if you ask me the service here separates them from the competition. While waiting on our food I observed countless times of servers assisting other servers. This makes dining out a pleasure. Thanks to the staff and management for making Father's Day great. read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Quesadilla served with beans and a side of million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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First Watch...I always find myself here. I came one morning on a really snowy, awfully cold day. Four wheel drive doesn't keep me away! Our waiter told us that you can never go wrong with the specials. I decided to order a power bowl upon suggestion. It came with sweet potato, arugula, scrambled egg, and grilled Turkey. Could've been more filling but not bad! My friends got the burrito and a sandwich with salad. They also enjoyed. First Watch is nothing special. You know what to expect. Good prices for food though. Cheers! read more

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Call me basic (or not) but I LOVE First Watch. They have a huge array of offerings, covering, sweet, savory and healthy. Everything I have ever had there is delicious. This Dublin location is always busy and rightfully so, the staff is always great! It's very cute inside, as well as spacious. This time I ordered the market hash and it was packed with veggies and their awesome potatoes and it was delicious! We started with the million dollar bacon but dug in before I got a picture. I also think they have some of the best fresh brewed coffee! Do yourself a favor and stop in this First Watch. You'll have a little wait, but you won't regret it! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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YES - maximum stars to First Watch for bringing me back to life then lulling me into a peaceful slumber (well, perhaps food coma is a more accurate description) after taking a red eye flight from the West Coast. It was 7am local time, so 4am in my head. Raining and grey outside. I was disoriented and sleep-deprived. Regardless, my brain activated upon entering the clean, bright interior and laying eyes upon the menu. I hope we can agree that there's never a bad time for breakfast. The menu is expansive. Lots of sweet and savory options. While such a selection might normally induce decision fatigue, I wanted a rich, hearty Benedict. It hit the spot. Flavorful and fresh. Plus there was a salad! Hooray for vegetables. Don't forget to order million dollar bacon. What's that? Order it and enjoy some sweet/savory goodness. Everyone else's food and beverages were ok point as well. High marks for the street corn (elote) special and fresh squeezed orange juice. Gluten free options available too. Service was pleasant as well. Disclaimer: I immediately fell asleep for five hours upon returning home but this review and photographs helped me recall the experience to the best of my ability :) read more

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BREAKFAST PERFECTION Love First Watch ! Great menu , so hard to decide what I want every time I come here lol It's all good Next level breakfast Love this location The staff is always great too My go to breakfast spot when I can make it When I'm at work in the morning my stomach growls and craves First Watch I'm spoiled :) read more

I normally don't like to go to chain restaurants. But first watch doesn't disappoint. Where I don't know where to go for brunch, this it the e place. read more

Went here on a Sunday morning and it was packed per usual. They were able to get us seated within a reasonable amount of time. I always get their eggs benedict and a kale tonic. Their eggs benedict are my favorite and it comes with a side salad. I have tried their pancakes here too off of other people's plates and it's soo good! The service was okay. I think our waiter was lacking in the water refill and checking in portion. The wait for our good was a little long, but I understand they are busy. I also recently placed a togo order. I got my food before the actual pick up time. I didn't realize you just walk in and grab it. The hostess gave us a stank face when I told her I was picking up; I just didn't realize what their procedure was. Overall, good food and good atmosphere! read more

Had brunch here again today... because breakfast/brunch is my favorite meal! I usually order the "Classic Eggs Benedict", but decided to go off the rails and ordered "The Works" omelette, side of potatoes and bacon, accompanied by some really good multigrain, whole wheat toast. Oh, and to really switch things up, instead of coffee, I had their wonderful hot chocolate with whip cream and caramel topping. I told the server the only thing missing was some teeny, tiny marshmallows under the whip cream as a nice surprise. As far as the ambience, this place is a little more upscale than the sole proprietor diner. However, the food is certainly on par. read more

Food is always great from great ingredients. Felt rush to leave at 20 mins before closing. We will be back but just not close to closing. read more

First Watch - Benedict BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

First Watch Perimeter Loop is our favorite place for brunch. I insist upon great service and eggs cooked perfectly to order (in my case, runny yolks, cooked whites), and I have never been disappointed. My favorite dishes, however, are those I probably wouldn't make at home, like my current fave, the Chikichanga: "Whipped eggs with spicy, all-natural chicken breast, chorizo, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Vera Cruz sauce and all-natural sour cream. Served with fresh fruit and fresh, seasoned potatoes." We are up up early, so there's not much of a wait, but if you like a later brunch, I recommend signing in online because this open, airy, pleasantly casual spot is extremely popular. read more

OMG! This place was hopping when I stopped by with friends for breakfast. It was delicious for a first timer. My eggs and bacon were so good. Oh how can I forget the pancake?!?!? I hope to be back next year. read more

My favorite weekend breakfast spot! Love the Avocado toast. I always want to try something different but then I get fomo. The million dollar bacon is legit too! Besides this location has the best staff!!! I love coming here. It feels like home every visit read more

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

Good breakfast and consistent quality no matter what location you go to. Paying the bill online is super convenient - no need to wait for a server to take your credit card. More restaurants should do that! read more

We were in the Dublin area of Columbus for a cross country meet for my son. We've learned about Dublin is a higher income upper class area of Columbus and this restaurant pretty much reflected the clientele that they served and rightly so. What I'm used to with breakfast greasy spoons is good service good food good price. Some of that was lacking at this place. It seemed almost forever to get a cup of coffee and they brought a pot so you could refill it yourself either knowing it would take them forever to bring you more coffee or if it was just easier for them but to their credit to coffee was piping hot. I'm more than one occasion we had to physically flag down our server and get her to come back to our table. Ordinarily that's not something that you want to do. I ordered the traditional breakfast scrambled eggs bacon hash browns and no toast. It was okay and the portions were okay. My son ordered the French toast he didn't care for it one bit he just said it tasted weird he kind of picked at it ate the bacon and called it good. price wise it was three or four dollars higher than what I'm used to paying but again I understand the area and I understand the clientele when you have quinoa power bowls and folks coming in asking for antibiotic free-range chicken eggs dealing with a monster pain in the ass clientele like that I guess I understand why the prices are so high. I'm not going to go out on my way to go back to this place again should I ever find myself in Dublin again but it wasn't horrible. read more

We just started coming to first watch and wow what an awesome little brunch spot. We ordered The Farmstand breakfast tacos, Eggs Benedict, and Floridian French toast. My favorite thing on their menu is the breakfast tacos. The chorizo and egg combo topped with seasoned black beans pico and avocado is incredible! Their coffee is great I highly recommend the cold brew and their orange juice is sooo refreshing! This place has a nice size menu so there's plenty to choose from. This might be the new go to brunch spot for us! read more

First Watch - Floridian French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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Never had a bad meal or bad service at any First Watch I have gone to. Very comfortable spacing of the seating. Do not feel crunched in.

First Watch ALWAYS hits the spot. Food is always good, and I especially love the endless refills of coffee. As a huge breakfast person, I also love that the menu is huge so that my cravings are fulfilled. read more

I needed to take quickly find a nice brunch place to meet up with a friend to catch up. This friend was from out of town, so I couldn't waste his meal at a bad place. Luckily, First Watch did not disappoint! We were quick to be seated on a Sunday and the food was delicious, let alone it was generously portioned for the price you pay. Ambiance was lively but we were still able to hear each other in conversation. Service was great even with the place being so busy! A+ read more

The food was amazing! The server was so sweet and helped us with our choice very well. I gobbled up my breakfast tacos so fast read more

First Watch - Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Having never visited First Watch before yesterday, I wasn't sure what to expect as far as the menu and service go. We had a larger group of girls who trickled in over the course of 30 minutes but our server was easy going and gave us as much time as we needed as we ordered starters and drinks while waiting for others to join us. I wasn't impressed with the bacon starter but the rest of my meal and my boozy breakfast drink made up for that. The ham (sub bacon) and Gruyère omelet was incredible, I added sun dried tomatoes to the omelet making it even more flavorful. It was busy. I recommend arriving before you're actually hungry because there were a lot of people waiting to be sat by the time I left. Fortunately, there is a seating area inside as to not be waiting in the cold or rain, which was a nice perk. Nothing that really made it stand out from other breakfast places in the area but I was satisfied and will return in the future. read more

Pretty bummed this place wasn't as good as it's ratings. Went on a Saturday morning, waited about 20 min for 3 people which was fine. Our waiter greeted us and was super friendly, however that was one of the last times we saw him. He took our order, poured our coffee and that was it! Coffee was absolutely terrible! It was extremely acidic and I found myself pouring sugar and loads of cream in to try and make it drinkable. Maybe we just had a bad pot? The food was fairly average. My classic eggs benny was bland aside from the loads of lemon squeezed on top. My father's pork sausage was burnt and his gravy tasted like it came from a can. My mother's eggs/bacon/pancake was just (again) average. The best part of the breakfast was their potatoes which were delicious! read more

Amazing food! Love this place! Great service. Excellent place to have a good, healthy and relaxing breakfast with the family read more

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Great food. Great service. Friendly staff. The only downside is that the space really needs some sound deadening baffles on the ceiling and walls. It is extremely loud inside. Almost deafening if there is a "loud talker," nearby. read more

Delicious! Beautiful casual environment with great sett and fresh delicious food. Wife and I had breakfast and it was out of the park. Prices were very reasonable too! read more

First Watch - Market hash skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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I love everything about this place! From the perfectly prepared food, to the keep your own coffee pot, and the awesome service! I have never once had a bad experience here, and I come frequently. My favorites are Adam, Devin, and Erin, they are all delightful! I just had the steak and eggs hash and it was DELISH! Bravo First Watch! You're the best! read more

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

Yum. Delicious food, great service and nice atmosphere. Just make sure to make reservations. It does get busy!

I've been here several times. Best I can give them is 3 stars. I will start by saying the food is always good. We have tried many different dishes and have never disliked anything. The issue is that service has always been subpar. This most recent time there were 2 of us in our party and we were told there would be a 25 minute wait. An hour later, I had to call the restaurant to ask where we were on the list and suddenly we were next. The surprise in the persons voice made me wonder if they had forgot us. Once inside, our waiter was obviously busy and we only saw him a couple of times. It's a good thing we didn't need any refills. Bottom line: we love First Watch but we will go to a different location from now on. read more

Overall: It's a chain, so you know you're not in for a surprise (good or bad) Ambience: This location has a hippy ambience. The crowd is generally grad students and families. It's a good brunch place. Menu: The menu has a healthier side of options such as Egg Whites, Fruits, etc., A vegan or vegetarian side of options, and a meatier side. So everyone is happy. I got the Power Athlete breakfast and it was filling. It says the fruits are fresh, and although they didn't seem canned, they weren't fresh either. Drinks: Their pot of coffee is pretty good. Skip their iced coffee which is premade instant coffee combined with water. It is really sweet. Instead get their cold Brew. Because this place is a chain you won't see hippier coffee options. Service: Young, Hardworking, Servers. Props to them. Price: It's ok. Not cheap but not expensive either. Breakfast for two is $28 + tip. read more

I'm not from this area, nor have I heard of First Watch before, but my boyfriend suggested coming here for breakfast as his coworkers have raved about it. I was hesitant going to a franchise, but we thought we'd give it a shot. Supposedly, there's always a wait so we decided to call in and try to make a reservation. Although they do not take reservations, you can put your name down on an app called - "Nowait" which will hold your spot in line until you get there! Never heard of this one before, but I thought that was pretty nifty! We got there and immediately were welcomed with warm smiles and "good mornings!" - loved it! As this was my first day in Ohio (I'm from Jersey), I felt like it was the perfect impression of Ohioans lol. We were seated immediately and our waitress was on top of everything! She was so friendly - I wish I got her name down so I could mention her in this review because she was so kind. We ordered the iced coffee, and she suggested putting a little bit of chocolate into it because that's what she does to her coffee - AMAZING. Quite possibly one of the best iced coffees I've ever had - definitely beats Starbucks/Dunkin Donuts/Wawa/etc (never tried Tim Hortons- sorry guys!) The food came out and my mouth was watering. I was THAT person taking pictures of her food from every single angle... okay, maybe I'm always that person, but this time I may have took it to an extreme. It just looked that delicious! Good prices, great service and yummy food - can't beat it! read more

First Watch - Oh my. Delicious!!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Wow, incredibly good meal! Served very quickly, all perfectly cooked. Definitely coming back if I am in the area again

My wife and I have breakfast here about 2 times a week in the summer. We love the modern health menu and warm attentive service. Emily is one of our favorite servers but everyone is awesome. The coffee is superb and nothing beats that first sip from the bottomless pot left at your table. I highly recommend the lemon ricotta pancakes which are served with strawberries and lemon curd. If you want to add a protein the millionaires bacon with maple syrup and Cayanne pepper is an awesome protein choice. My wife often gets a triathlete which includes and egg white omelette and a bowl fruit. Don't overlook the breakfast tacos which in my opinion need a little extra salsa but are otherwise amazing. read more