Key is consistency! Having recently tried First Watch in FL Bonita Springs, the consistency holds true all the way in Durham NC. And once again, I will say Yessssss to breakfast at First Watch as an absolute gem. bright, clean, and welcoming with a delectable menu--exactly the kind of place you want to start your mornings. The menu is packed with delicious options, and everything tastes incredibly fresh. The Million Dollar Bacon is a must. I also love that they use high-quality ingredients without overcomplicating anything-just simple, great food done right. Once again, I was hungry and this hungry hippo was there to eat!!! And so I did exactly that. This time, the Ham & Gruyère omelette, the fluffy Belgian Waffle & of course... the Million Dollar Bacon. Whether it's a casual breakfast, a healthy brunch, or a quick lunch & coupled with their friendly staff, First Watch hits the mark. read more

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Overall the service was decent but man did they make my traditional breakfast greasy as sin. My eggs and home fries had to be pat down and my toast wasn't really toasted it was more like bread. The seasonal donuts were good though and my partner enjoyed his croissant sandwich from the seasonal menu. Overall wasn't a super impressive visit. Thankfully we didn't have to wait long for a seat even though it was a Sunday morning. read more

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This was my first time visiting in quite a while, but it did not disappoint! My Florentine eggs Benedict was yummy. I opted to keep it a bit on the lighter side with the salad, and I really liked the dressing on it. Service was great! Everyone was super attentive and nice. read more

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First time at first watch! The seasonal French toast was very yummy. The juice was so delicious. The seasoned were pretty good too. Our server was really nice. Helped us out, especially with some of the hiccups. Cute spot and vibe. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch during work. Everything was delicious. Pancake and eggs. My waitress was perfect and so fast. Nice relaxing dining room with warm tones. I ate my lunch so fast I didn't get a picture... read more

Great breakfast place. The place is clean, nice atmosphere too. Good menu with affordable prices. Our server was friendly but could've been more attentive. I had the Tri-fecta and the portion was surprisingly little. The eggs didn't taste real since they had a weird texture-like one you find at a continental breakfast. read more

Service was great, however the food was mediocre and not in comparison to any other chain I've visited. Also the cockroach seated next to me made me lose my appetite. read more

First Watch - Burnt pancake and mediocre bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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They have wacky seasonal stuff on the menu! I wouldn't choose it, but I liked the idea. I saw a family of small children enjoying regular pancakes. read more

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The set up reminds me of like a Chilis or Fridays sort of age but the booths are not as tall. The service was a little sluggish but acceptable. The corn bread was special and the dollop of butter much appreciated. It was nicely crisped and moist inside with he right amount of bite. My egg white omelette was good-- but c'mon-- not a lot of room for anyone to make it special. That said, there are some ways. For instance, if you just dump the veggies in the egg white mixture verses cooking them first so they are soft and (when appropriate) caramelized. They did the latter so big hat-tip the FW! The potatoes were just fine-- not noteworthy but ok. In short, a fine place that i would come back to. read more

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Very good fresh food. Generous portions and a menu that is very healthy. I always order the Kale Tonic to drink. It's delicious. Good chunky avocado toast. The wraps and omelets are very good too. read more

Great food! Love shrimp and grits and million dollar bacon! What I don't love is the acoustics in most of the First Watch restaurants. It can get loud. But we still love it! read more

A small pot of coffee cost $3.90 per person. That's $7.80 for two. Two eggs, biscuits with gravy, and a small fruit cup $12. What a rip off. Plus food was cold when served. read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!! I literally got good poisoning here and had d*arrhea. It was the worst pain I had in my life. My friend got the shrimp and grits but the grits were overcooked. My other friend got avocado toast and the avocado was brown AND their eggs were undercooked (yes she asked for over easy BUT the whites of the eggs wasn't cooked on the bottom). I got the biscuits and gravy, I wish I took a picture. As I was eating I realized that my biscuits were overcooked and a little bit burnt. Our server also sucked. It took like 30 mins to order our drinks and another 30 for food. IT WASN'T EVEN BUSY! (They also had enough staff) The food took almost an hour to come out, honestly we were so hungry we just ate the food. I wish I could give this place zero stars. read more

First Watch - Sad shrimp and could you even call that grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Good food but...be careful paying! I split the bill with my brother. We each punched the 18% tip button. Instead of charging each of us 18% of half the bill, they charged us BOTH 18% of the full bill. A $24 tip became a $48 tip--FOR BREAKFAST. We didn't catch it until the next day. When I called to complain (after getting hung up on twice), the manager told me it was a 'glitch in the system' and he would call back and square it with me. Of course, I never heard back from him and I'm not willing to go through the hassle of trying to reach him again. But if it's a glitch in the system and they know about it, why don't they fix it rather than cheating people? The answer is obvious: Why fix a problem that works in your favor? read more

Wow, why have I waited so long to visit here?! I stopped in at noon after a morning full of medical stuff, so I needed the comfort food. A BLT Benedict really hit the spot! Some type of sour-dough-ish bun with full slices of bacon, tomato, and salad greens anchored by possibly the best hollandaise I've had in years! It was just enough, and with a never-empty coffee cup was still below $20 before tip. Service was fast and efficient without hovering. There wasn't much of a crowd this Monday, but I imagine it could get crazy in more popular time slots. Jasmyn checked back with me and several other tables regularly, bussed plates, and generally kept me feeling welcomed and well fed! Highly recommended! Looking at my bill, apparently, they have an app that will let you get on the wait list or order online. I need to check that out. read more

First Watch - The wrapper for the cutlery tells it all! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Not Happy At All With My Breakfast. Scrambled Eggs Arrived Cold Potatoes Hard And Surrounded By Hard Fried Particles From The Pan. Sausage Cold Ordered Coffee pot arrived like warm and almost empty. Usually a good breakfast, not sure if it's short staff or what. Extremely disappointed and plan to never return. This chain has always been our go to for breakfast.... To Make It Worst, NO ONE IS EVER AT THE REGISTER. we waited for a while to pay. Just awful, I think they short staffed. Just disappointed read more

First Watch - Traditional Breakfast Eggs Cold Sausage Cold Potatoes full of Crumbs Potatoes very hard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We walked in, and the atmosphere was extremely welcoming. The million dollar potatoes were beyond delicious, and surpassed all my expectations! The bacon was crispy and sweet and the potatoes were tender and flavorful. The service was quick, friendly, and responsive. The manager even took time out of his day to check in on us to make sure everything was perfect. We even had a great conversation! He introduced himself as Matt and was very friendly. I'll definitely be back here! read more

From door dash which was very quick to arrive. the million dollar bacon was ice cold. the bisquits were cold and hard the gravy was tasteless and watery. read more

Food is just ok. Nothing more. Our waitress was good and friendly but the host.... She was rude and impatient. Starting Sunday with her attitude is not recommended. read more

Brunch at FirstWatch is always enjoyable! The restaurant feels nice and cozy... the perfect environment for a breakfast out. When we arrived, the place was slammed and we were told there would be a 20 minute wait for outdoor seating. We told them we were fine with indoor or outdoor, but many parties were seated outside before we were ultimately seated inside. The coffee was brought out quickly and was wonderful, but it took a while for our food to come out. Mine must have been prepared first because it was cold by the time it came out. My omelet was good, but I would recommend adding cheese (which I have done before) to cut some of the strong flavors from the chiles and onions. The bread is incredible and is perfect with preserves or for sopping up the middle of the omelet. You get lots of good for the price and can really enjoy time with friends here! read more

My last two visits to North Carolina I have been able to visit the Pinehurst and Durham locations, both were an enjoyable experience with excellent service, tasty eats and delicious coffee! Love that they offer gluten free options as well! read more

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A great spot to grab breakfast! My wife and I decided to hit breakfast before a meeting. We were a little concerned about time, but they got us in and out fast. Great food and great service! read more

First Watch - The Farmhouse Hash. Has potatoes, onions, peppers, cheese, bacon with eggs and avocado on top. Comes with toast and jam. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food was good but our service was pretty exceptional. Gregory was attentive from a distance. He was thoughtful and gave me the avocado from my husbands dish (he's allergic unfortunately). Thanks, Gregory! read more

First Watch - The Bacado and Elevated egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Horrible horrible service. Took 45 minutes for "fresh fruit" which wasn't even fresh. Just genuinely ridiculous.

ordered eggs bendict with side of potatoes. this is a northern style restaurant. will probably no be in busness long in burlington. no soutern or country style food. coffee was weak. eggs were served easy over some kind of toast. very runny. ham was not warm and was thinly sliced bake ham no flavor. holandaise sauce not homemade probably out of can lacked flavor. they did offer turkey gravy over some kind of weird toast. meals are expensive, especially for breakfast. waitress extremely nice. i will not go back. Waffle house and even IHOP is better. We need a crepes and more in burlington. One in Wilmington was great. read more

With limited brunch options in my area, I had been wanting to try First Watch for a while. In summary, it was definitely worth the 15 minute drive. I'm a sucker for al fresco dining and even though their patio looks out onto 15/501, it's far enough away and in a slightly lower elevation to still make the outdoor experience relaxing and lovely. Our server (Assam?) was attentive, knowledgable, and yet gave us enough time to thoroughly enjoy our meal and not feel rushed. I was intrigued with the crab-avocado toast, but opted for the lemon ricotta pancakes, million dollar bacon and an egg instead. My husband is a bacon master and First Watch made me consider dumping him and marrying the cook. The million dollar bacon is NOT an exaggeration. It has the perfect flavor, texture, crispness, and succulence. On the other hand, I am the pancake master in our house. We love tender, rich, and fluffy pancakes. I expected the ricotta pancakes to be rich and moist, but surprisingly they were not. So, Iuckily I think my husband is going to keep me. I can not wait to try so many other things on their menu. We will definitely be back for sure! read more

Service here is always really good. The food is pretty good as well but my gravy was a cold today. The pancake was delicious though. read more

First Watch - Chocolate Chip Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Absolutely disappointing. Ordered at 10:05, my worst meal ever arrived 30 min later. The "melted" sandwich ordered with extra cheese was neither. The tomato had a green core/stem still attached! Bad prep work! They were out of the soup and subbed in some sad looking arugula. I flagged down the bus person, she looked shocked I hadnt eaten anything, I said it wasn't her fault, but this "food" belongs in the garbage. read more

I was running an errand around and saw this was near by. There is plenty of parking. We were greeted upon entry and sat down promptly. My nephew got the French toast, with a side of buttered toast and smoked bacon. He said it was "very nice". I ordered the avocado toast and gave him the scrambled eggs. I also got a side of potatoes. It was really good! I love that the avocado was heavy on the portion but well seasoned/ dressed. Wish the potatoes were a larger portion. Overall a good breakfast! read more

First Watch - Table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I'm a Florida girl, so I am so excited a First Watch is here in Durham! The food is good, the service is great, and there is always plenty of coffee to be had. Perhaps my favorite thing about this location is the community table, which is basically the equivalent of a counter where you can sit as seats are available and meet some really cool people. I'm a sucker for breakfast/brunch foods, so I haven't tried the back side of the menu (lunch), but it always looks good coming out to other tables. I like trying the seasonal specials and have only been disappointed in that my food isn't always hot when it comes out. It's not super cold or anything, but I really like when cheese is melty. The flavor is always spot on, read more

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Disclaimer: After my first experience at First Watch and subsequent review I was contacted by the management. They asked if I'd be willing to give them a second chance and offered to send me a gift card for a future meal. I learned this is ok with yelp policies, as long as I disclose this, so here is the review of my experience where I was using a gift card... My second experience at First Watch was fine. It was a busy Saturday so we had to wait quite a while for a table and for our food. My husband and I, recalling my lackluster kale salad and my sister's yummy-looking pancakes from my first visit, stuck to pancakes and "million dollar bacon." I chose two carrot cake pancakes and he chose blueberry. They were fine. Nothing extraordinary, but certainly a better option than any of the "healthier" fare. I'd hoped for something on my pancakes that indicated the "carrot cake" title- maybe a cream cheese frosting-type sauce on the side. Instead they were just ordinary pancakes with some vague pieces or grated carrot, a hint of nutmeg, and the occasional sad raisin. My husband did get a blueberry compote on the side of his pancakes. The bacon was nice- very peppery and sweet and salty and chopped with fresh chives. I would definitely recommend ordering that. In summary, First Watch is a fine place to go for brunch. Just stick to the classic items. read more

On this lovely Thursday morning, me and my sister enjoyed a delicious breakfast at First Watch. Truly they really do live up to their name, and are the the best in breakfast! As far as the servicing staff goes, there was a little wait to be seated when we first arrived. And, our waiter was a little stale on the hospitality. But, overall my meal was great and so was my experience! read more

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The coffee is good and the food is delish! First Watch is one of our favorite spots for breakfast.

Food was sub par. Didn't sit well. Service was very slow. Waited 10-15 minutes just to order something to drink. Afterwards waited several minutes for a refill on our drinks. As she was handing us the check we asked if we could get our refills and she got annoyed at us for asking. Finally, the prices were high for what we got. Seriously doubt we'll go back. BTW, this was a second chance we gave them after a fairly dismal original experience. read more

Awful service. Food was cold. Wasn't even crowded. Place used to be awesome and well ran. Downhill now. read more

I had to find out if the Million Dollar bacon was worth it and it absolutely was. I would come back just for that lol. The chickenchanga was also really good. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This review is based off the service, I've had great experiences with one particular server but every other person in this establishment seems to not give two fucks about the customer, today there was a girl at the front taking money and she was an absolute disaster!! She spoke in a condescending tone and kept saying she wanted to go home IN FRONT OF GUESTS ! She complained about the amount of people she had to "deal with" today and "thought she needed a new job" Young tan girl with wavy hair and a terrible attitude read more

Bacon was heavenly Worlds best bacon I love bacon The bacon was delicious I loved the bacon so much, it was the best bacon i had ever heard, seen, licked or smelled read more

Taylor was awesome! Great customer service and brought our food out quickly. Such a positive attitude and presence! read more

Really I wasn't impressed, my food was not hot and the service was mediocre. The bathroom was clean at least. I paid $12 for this. read more

First Watch - Pancakes chicken sausage eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Durham, North Carolina