My uncle introduced us to a First Watch on a trip to Colorado last year. We don't have First Watch near us in Buffalo so we keep an eye open for them on trips. This stop didn't disappoint. The rustic farmhouse feel is so authentic. The locations and bright and welcoming.... And then there is the food... We started with the blueberry lemon cornbread to share. It's a First Watch staple, and the butter takes it to the next level. I had the new barbacoa breakfast tacos... and they came with a side of black beans. They were delicious. The perfect amount of filling, fresh avocado on top. Such a filling and healthy start to the day. My husband had the Floridian French Toast. So much fruit on top he couldn't even finish it all. We will definitely be watching for a First Watch on our next adventure. Also to note, there was a large line to get in when we got there, but everyone was seated quickly. The friendly staff is quick and everyone was getting great service. read more

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I love First Watch. I feel I need to preface this review by simply stating this. I enjoy the upscale diner experience I feel it offers and the idea that this is a brunch/breakfast/lunch restaurant. The servers are always quick to greet the table with coffee, which I love and offer suggestions based on taste. This morning I chose to try the lemon blueberry cornbread, biscuits with turkey sausage gravy and butter grits. The gravy and biscuits were great, I didn't feel the need to add any spices and the biscuits were beautifully fluffy. The grits were good, I'm a grits snob BTW. They were swimming in butter which I did not like at all. There was no need for that. They should be good enough to stand on their own without being overpowered by the taste of butter. The lemon blueberry cornbread was good but I couldn't find any hint of lemon in it whatsoever. The cornbread was sweet, but again there is a huge ice cream scoop of butter on top, not necessary at all. Overall it was a great breakfast with a lot of tasty notes. I will order the grits again BUT I will order them without the added butter next time. I will NOT order the cornbread again, it just didn't hit. The gravy and biscuits will be on rotation for me. These were delicious. read more

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I have reviewed many many First Watch locations. The one thing I can say is wow are they consistent! The food is great, the service is friendly and you know what to expect when you walk in during a busy breakfast time. I always find that if the service is great, so is the vibe. It was a busy day when we went in but we were still taken care of efficiently and not forgotten which has happened in other food establishments. I highly recommend their seasonal offerings (pumpkin in this case). The donut holes were so great and my friend writes in to First Watch every year asking if they can please extend their pumpkin pancake offering through November ;) It was great catching up with my bestie here, in her neck of the woods. I wonder what other locations I'll make it to in the future :D read more

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My idea of breakfast is a breakfast bar on the way out the door or talking to a speaker at a drive thru. I have been cured of that now. Friendly greeting at the door, shown to seats at the counter, more friendly faces, fast drink order then time to peruse the menu. Didn't take me long. Saw the chicken hash and stopped. Cojita cheese was the clincher. And it was delicious too. Place was a little loud but it was packed so lots of fun conversations taking place. No more hurried breakfasts! read more

First Watch - Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

The service by Ximena was excellent. The ambiance was much more upscale than Bob Evans or Cracker Barrel. The quality of the food was exemplary, and at a reasonable price ! We will definitely return. read more

First Watch will always be a favorite! I do love that they change up their menu now and have different seasonal options. The Lavender French Toast is incredible! Plenty of seating in this location and service is great! I appreciate that they let you mix your own mimosa. read more

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

Here at first watch in Dublin, Ohio. Let me start with how clean the restaurant is and the decor is so inviting in the kitchen being open draws you in. I got the shrimp and grits. Let me tell you. It was absolutely amazing the sun-dried tomatoes were a perfect addition, the shrimp was cooked perfectly and amount of Cajun seasoning was spot on Our waitress was fantastic; she was quick to ensure all of our needs definitely will be back to the Dublin First Watch in Dublin. Thanks for the excellent service. read more

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

Clean restaurant with quick service. Food was delicious; MUST HAVE is the Million Dollar Bacon. Bathrooms were clean as well. read more

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

Had an OK brunch, but it wasn't spectacular. The food was fresh and delicious -- I will start with that very big pro. The prices aren't terrible, especially for elevated diner foods. Love their eggs benedict as well as their potatoes. The dressing that comes in the little salad accompaniment is really nice. Our server was nice enough I guess, but we felt rushed despite his saying "no rush" when bringing the bill (hate that) and the restaurant not being busy. The urgency felt meh. First Watch: What's up with the half-cup coffee pours? We are big coffee drinkers. We said it more than once and had to keep asking for more. Don't make it weird. Just keep eyes on your table and check in or ask if there's anything we need before having us wave you down for more coffee. That tiny carafe isn't bottomless and 3 people ordered coffee. No, it's not a dealbreaker, but it just felt weird how much conversation we had to have about it. Not sure I will go out of my way to come to this location. The First Watch in Worthington is cozier and friendlier. Totally spaced on photos. Sorry about that. I was just annoyed at getting more coffee lol read more

Great place for breakfast or lunch . Food is always good . They are always busy so need to get your name on the list. Not sure if they take reservations . Pan cakes are very large read more

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

Say what you will about chain restaurants, but this place is the real deal. Great food, great service, and and an overall great local breakfast diner feel. The place was obviously packed on a Saturday at 10a. You can call ahead and get your name on the list which is likely your best bet if you don't want to wait for 30 minutes to be seated. Lots of parking but I had to park over at the Lowe's across the street due to everybody and their mothers out getting brunch. No big deal. It's well worth it once you're being dined! read more

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This is a cafe chain restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch They have vegan options and they bill themselves as a restaurant for health-minded diners. I came with two guests on a Thursday around 10 am. It was very crowded but not filled to capacity. I had less than a 5 minute wait. Weekends are really crowded, I suggest checking-in online to avoid a long wait. After being seated I ordered two regular coffees ($3.79) and one Watermelon Wakeup ($5.49). You could taste the watermelon. My food order was the Steelcut Oatmeal ($8.99) (900-1130 CAL).It came with fresh berries, sliced banana, pecans, low fat milk, brown sugar and a freshly baked blueberry muffin. I mean freshly baked and delicious. My guests had the Lemon Ricotta pancakes ($11.99) and the Avocado Toast ($12.49). Both the food and service was great. There is outdoor seating with ample parking. This restaurant closes at 2:30 pm. read more

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Our first time at the first watch in this location. The restaurant is nice and roomy. The food was very good. The eggs Benedict were delicious although a bit more than necessary on the runny side. The banana crunch pancake was superb. The service was very nice and friendly. read more

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The only thing good about this breakfast was the server. Eggs were stone cold. Bacon dried to a crisp. English muffins barely toasted. read more

Pros: New location with plenty of parking Fast, friendly service Food is incredibly fresh - love the quinoa bowls So many juice options Large, airy dining room Cons: Can get busy during lunchtime You have to pay at the counter They forgot the biscuits I ordered Pro tip: I'm not a fan of feta, so was happy when they let me sub gruyere on my chicken quinoa bowl read more

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First watch is always a once in a while brunch place for me. It offers extensive selection from savory to sweet and a great hang out place to chill and relax with friends. Decided to try out the purple haze (cause it's pretty). It's definitely nice to look at but I still prefer the kale tonic in terms of taste. Purple haze is more on the sour side and tastes like lemonade. The smoked salmon Benedict is the only savory dish I always order. The poached egg and hollandaise sauce balance out the saltiness in smoked salmon and paired perfectly with the toast. Would definitely recommend this! read more

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

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Had a great experience at this First Watch location at 7:30 am on Easter morning! Staff were very friendly, we were seated right away, and our server was attentive without being too much. She made a few recommendations when asked, including an encouragement to try the Purple Haze (a lavender lemonade drink) which I loved! While it was too early to order the version with alcohol I would like to come back and try it. Our meals were ready quickly, I ordered the carrot cake pancakes. They were tasty and true to a carrot cake taste. I just wish there was a cream cheese icing drizzle or something to make them sweeter as they were more savory than I expected. read more

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

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The Lemon Curd Blueberry Pancakes are alone worth coming in for! The Belgian Waffle is an honorable Mention. Good stuff and good service. read more

Excellent job on the interior design when remodeled to a first watch. Open. Airy. Lots of natural light. Cool bar seating options. Great service and great food as usual. As someone who is now watching their nutrition much closer most foods have a crazy amount of sodium but they have one of the best detailed nutrition menu online. Pro tip: use the app to put yourself in line as it can get quite long if you just walk in. read more

First Watch - AM power bowl and lemon dressed salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

It's always packed at First Watch on Sunday and this was no exception. Luckily, we had texted ahead so didn't have to wait very long. We got waited on pretty quickly and then it was a long wait for the food but that was expected since it was packed. Our orders were correct and we were both satisfied with our food. In fact, mine was delicious! I ordered the 3 tacos with black beans and they were amazing. Everything was in the right proportion and even the fresh avocado was perfect. read more

First Watch - 3 tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

First time at new location and I like the decor. I came for lunch with a friend. She enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin pancakes with eggs and bacon. I liked the breakfast tacos. My tacos had the right amount of filling. I did add some hot sauce so they are not spicy as ordered. The black beans were ok. They needed some hot sauce too. Our server was fantastic. She kept the coffee and ice tea coming while we talked and caught up after our meal. Four stars because the restaurant was actually hot. First place I can recall being in Ohio that was hot in October. I know it's a strange time of year though for our thermostats. read more

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

This first watch location has the absolute best service and staff of any of the locations! They have the best iced coffees and breakfast entrées! read more

First Watch is not the most amazing breakfast around but they are consistently good. I've never left thinking my meal was not very fresh and well prepared. The service is always good and the never layout of this location is super cute. Absolutely love the bar area. read more

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

Why is their avocado toast SO GOOD?!? Love this place any time of day. Lots of menu options and always delicious. Bought a gift card for a family member to use for Christmas. read more

First of all let's give a big shout out to Matt (manager) on his birthday today! But, besides that more importantly what outweighs that is the greatness of having this place in our town. I've been been so impressed with the staff and the food as I am every single time I come here. Too bad we can only provide five stars. read more

Visited First Watch for a change. Fancied something different so I went with the Brisket Hash. Pleasing on the eye but not to the palette-Lumps of fatty meat with undercooked potatoes. read more

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

I went to First Watch in Dublin with a friend and had a wonderful brunch! I hadn't been to any First Watch locations in years, so it was a wonderful experience! I got the farmhouse hash with scrambled eggs, and truly enjoyed it; one of the best things I've ever eaten! The homemade jam that came with the bread was fantastic! The fruit was OK, but the star of the dish was definitely the main course! We went for brunch on a Saturday around 11am, and had to wait about 30-45 minutes to get seated, which was a bummer, but it was OK because we got to catch up! The waiting area is small, so we had to stand outside. Not ideal for mid-January in Ohio, but we both had warm coats. All the staff and servers were so kind and friendly! The bathrooms are clean and very nicely stocked and decorated. My bill, with tip, only water, only this main dish, was about $17-$18. Would recommend! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Hash with scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

As always, selection is second to none. Quality, portion and service was phenomenal. No disappointments ever read more

Worth it! A bit on the expensive side, but the service and food are excellent! I had the morning meditation juice which looked as good as it tasted! Hangover cure for sure! I also had the avocado toast with a huge side of potatoes. Ah! So flavorful and the toast is super thick. My husband had the French toast which looked so buttery and good. Served with hot syrup and a berry compote. Yum! We will be back for sure. read more

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Service was fast and 98% correct. The only thing I can day missed the mark was my eggs on the side. Truly not a big deal. My hubby ordered the steak Burrito. Highly recommend. Steak as tender, had all the right ingredients perfectly cooked. Only feedback is the sauce was a little on the sweet side for his liking, and the pickled red onion was unnecessary. The hash, which is Fav of mine, was a little disappointing. This review coming from someone who adores a lot of flavor, this dish had too much... flavors and textures. The pork was delicious and in my opinion I feel this dish could do without the sesame seeds and the sauce. It's a big dish and just didn't need these two extra ingredients. They have a great menu and I love the setup of the new location. read more

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

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday when we were in the area. Now I feel like we've really been missing out all this time! Definitely the best breakfast/brunch we've had since moving here. My hubby ordered the brisket hash with toast (instead of tortillas), and I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh strawberries and lemon curd. The brisket hash was amazing. So many flavors that complemented each other. My pancakes were nice and fluffy and the strawberries and lemon curd added a nice bright flavor to them. There's no need to add butter or syrup. The service and ambience was great. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes! Something to take note of is that they have nutritional information for everything on their website. For those on a sodium restriction (like myself), take a look at the menu beforehand and make note of the dishes that have less sodium. A lot of the food on their menu has over 3000 mg of sodium. Yikes! read more

First Watch - Brisket hash with toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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This is located where Mellow Mush used to be. I told my partner I come here for the cocktails and it lived up to that, with my overcooked eggs Benedict and our churros that were chewy and flavorless without the 1 oz sauces they give. The market hash was decent. Also that pomegranate sunrise was bomb. read more

Fantastic first time. Highly recommend. Excellence service and food was awesome. Rory, our server, was super nice and attentive. She has a beautiful smile. We came on a Sunday morning. We used the "Get in Line" option and didn't have to wait more than five minutes once we arrived. We will definitely come back. Thank you. read more

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

The food is excellent. The service is superb (staff is friendly and attentive). The restaurant decor/layout is "home-y" and comforting... Will definitely be returning! read more

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

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First visit to a First Watch. Good service, coffee was hot and fresh. Portions were good size and full of flavor. The ambiance was clean, airy and welcoming. A great place for brunch! read more

A great spot to grab a hearty breakfast. Super fresh ingredients with eggs cooked to order. The bread is fresh sliced and delish with the jam. I stayed for a couple hours to work on a project. The service was great. Plenty of hot water and tea bags to keep me going! read more

I'll admit I haven't really been a big fan of First Watch, but decided to try the new location where Mellow Mushroom was located on 161W and Dublin Center. I have to say I was really impressed! The menu was interesting and diverse. The coffee was very good, which is always a plus. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked very appealing. One of our group would have liked more bacon on his BLT, but my breakfast sandwich was delicious and, hallelujah, the egg was soft and perfect. What is really impressive is the staffing. Where did they find all those servers? All were attentive and pleasant. All in all, a lovely experience. read more

Great menu, with very friendly, smiling, conversational staff, from Manager Aaron, Hostess Abbey, Server Candace through busser/food runner Sebastian. Reasonable prices, quick, accurate service with a full pot of coffee and flask of water sitting right on the table for easy refills. read more

Friendly service and we were seated and served quickly. Food was served hot and fresh. Can't ask for any more.

Bomb food, solid service. Brisket breakfast hash was killer! Enjoyed the refreshing fresh juice too