This had to be one of the worst restaurants I've ever visited for breakfast. Bacon charred, potatoes undercooked and bland also I'm convinced that the biscuits and gravy were made with dog food. Somehow they were able to make a simple BLT inedible. Everything that was ordered was just a terrible failure. All of us left almost everything on the plate, paid up and bolted. On a side note, the decor was nice and the restaurant was clean but I didn't go there to admire their Edison bulbs or wall of cast iron pans. Money would have better spent hiring someone who knew there way around the kitchen. read more

Though the food is good and the waitstaff good, the seating system is a disaster. Unless they improve their "waitlist" system, which seems to be more the whim of the hostess, I shan't bother with tis dump. read more

I came in this morning & got the most fast, kind service I've had in a while. My servers name was Mary I'll definitely be back to see her & eat the delicious food!!! read more

Visited first watch today , great serves Mary waiting on my family and I , she was AWESOME great server ! We had the French toast it was sooooo good !! read more

Great experience! Quick service and delicious food. My server Jordyn made my time there even better. She was very friendly and had no problem answering my questions about the various food options. She checked on me multiple times to make sure everything was to my liking. I will be back! read more

Great food and great service. They definitely fill a much needed gap in durham/chapel hill re: good breakfast / brunch spots!

Liars ... current wait time expressed is 3 times what they say. 20 minutes = an hour. The slowest, inefficient and rude staff ever! Could use a lean workout to improve their efficiency and definitely not customer centric. Doesn't want to hear the violation only care about their own concerns. Big fail ! UPDATE: The owner provided his contact name and number within hours of this post. He listened with empathy, understood the details of our experience and committed to take steps to improve. We are grateful and look forward to visiting them again sometime in the future . read more

The food was great and the place was packed on a Sunday at lunchtime. Had to wait a little while for a table, but not too long. And, once we were seated, the service was pretty quick. Would definitely recommend. read more

Just ate here for brunch today and they were awesome! I just had a heart transplant 10 days ago and they were so accommodating. I have to follow a special diet and be careful what i eat or drink with. The manager got us in right away even though their was a wait and our server was excellent as well. Food was great and even though my appetite hasn't fully returned. Great place and great people! read more

So, I went to this establishment for breakfast with friends. I ordered the fruit bowl and the muffin of the day. My fruit bowl arrived, and the waitress asked me where my muffin was . I responded "I don't know". She came back and told me that they gave my muffin away and that it was the last one. She then asked if I wanted something else ... umm no, terrible service! read more

The food was amazing and came out SO quickly. Great vegetarian options and a solid mixture of tasty breakfast classics and healthier options. Our server Rachel was so kind and funny. 10/10 go here and ask for Rachel. read more

Just awful. Tasteless, overpriced food, poor service, not clean, uncaring attitude. This is Durham. There are much better options.

We are evacuees from hurricane Florence in wilmington. We were looking for a brunch place on Sunday. We walked in and were told that they don't really open until tomorrow. They were doing an invite only event today to practice. The hostess did not blink when we apologized and explained our circumstances, instead she welcomed us and seated us quickly. The service and food was wonderful. You must try the fresh juices. Both are excellent. The half sandwich half soup (butternut squash was the special) was great. Others had avocado toast with eggs, and salads. Everything around us looked good too. We are big fans and hope for one in Wilmington soon. read more

Went here for a Sunday brunch once we saw that it recently opened. The wait was looooooooong (somewhat to be expected, given the time of day). Service also wasn't great - one of our drinks never came, and the only time we saw our waitress once our food came out was when she dropped off the check so we couldn't let her know. I got eggs, sausage, and a (truly massive) pancake, all of which were fine but not remarkable. The other member of my party liked her mushroom frittata, and there were a lot of interesting things on the menu (particularly seasonally - pumpkin pancakes!) Prices are reasonable, but certainly not cheap. Bonus points for being a cool space. There are just so many good brunch spots in and around Durham that it's tough to recommend First Watch after a crazy wait and meh service for just-okay food. read more

First Watch is one of my favorite breakfast restaurants. I love the different varieties of food and the atmosphere. I recently went to the one in Durham, NC and Mary waited on my coworkers and myself. Best customer service and great energy. We will be coming to this location again! read more

Great food and awesome service! Everything is very tasty and super fresh. They also have an outdoor seating area if you don't feel comfortable eating inside and the staff do very well follow COVID guidelines. read more

You want mediocre food at an unjustified price? You want incompetent, rude staff? Head over to First Watch! Where you'll pay $14 for a sandwich and they will forget to tell you that they are out of one of the main components until your food comes out and you notice it yourself. Once you ask them to comp the item on the bill, they will tell you they can only cover $4 of it. They will ask you, "well, did you eat it all?" and you will surely walk out angry and unsatisfied. Good iced coffee, though. So if you're into ruining your day for a pretty good iced coffee, I guess this is your kind of place. read more

Been to the First Watch in Chattanooga, Tennessee. One of my favorite breakfast spots. Just started graduate school in the area and was excited to see that Durham now has a First Watch and they did not disappoint! The service was wonderful and the food and atmosphere were just to my liking. read more

Great breakfasts and service. I love the eggs Benedict done on the hard side. Love the salad side. Ask for Meagan for the bestest service and smiles!!! read more

Wonderful place for brunch. They decor was very inviting. Definitely worth the trip .

Dishes are highly priced compared to other chain breakfast/brunch places. Expected a wider selection of lunch dishes. The French Toast and Belgian waffle were slightly undercooked. read more

Glad I fount this place! They have a large selection of healthy and delicious breakfast options at fair prices. The avocado toast is a weekly staple for me, well worth it. The pancakes and egg plates won't disappoint. I stop here every time I travel to the area. Friendly staff, fast service and wholesome meals that will leave you satisfied while sticking to a healthy diet. read more

Our server was pretty attentive for how overall busy the restaurant was. The food came out faster than expected. Me and my boyfriend work in the restaurant industry so we understand if our food takes longer than normal and respect it. However, our food was out within 10-15 of our app. The food was good, however, the presentation wasn't the best and my boyfriends dish was missing a few components. I would come back again. Maybe next time double check with the server that everything is on the dish we expect. read more

1 Star from me because of bad service and how they treated me and my Hispanic family. I wish I could put 0 STARS

Service was awful and food was overpriced! Waiter first appeared 15 minutes after being seated, food was extremely late to the table, one order was forgotten and was told the second was not cooked correctly. After the entire table had eaten and was ready to leave, I had to ask what happened to to food, and to cancel order. The Waiter went to the back and brought to the table anyway. At this point all had left the building except for me, I was standing next to the table asking for a check. When I received the check, the waiter told me she talked to the Manager and he offered to take $2 of my meal. I had to probe and get uncomfortable in requesting that I not pay for the breakfast I never got to eat. By the way, the order was for two eggs.. not very complicated.. I highly recommend BOB EVANS or staying home! Bottom line: POOR SERVICE, AWFUL MANAGEMENT (no interest in customer) and decent but OVERPRICED food! read more

Friendly staff, great food, portions are VERY reasonable. Hot coffee while you wait. The atmosphere is very rustic chic. Perfect for dates, families, and girls' brunch. I had the roast beef sandwich and chicken avocado salad. Both were delicious!!! read more

Family friendly and trendy. Lots of great options for breakfast. The avocado toast was very yummy! My favorite dish is the power breakfast quinoa bowl. The kids love the pancakes! There is often a long wait on the weekends - but it's very easy to get on the waitlist even before you leave the house (just download the app). This is a great brunch option! read more

Awesome brunch spot! The food is great and so is the service. Recommend their hashes and omelettes, they have multiple options. Also love the chia bowl with granola. read more

It wasn't what I expected. It was our first time trying First Watch and I was really excited to try the food. When our waitress arrived I let her know it was our first time and asked her what she would recommend but she just asked what I wanted to eat. I felt like we had to wait for her to pass and ask her for things, instead of her checking on us. She was not friendly and we could tell she was not having a good day. It was a bad first experience. Food was okay but I don't think I would go back. read more

Visited there when the restaurant first opened up and wasn't super impressed. Came back 5 months later and had a better experience. Had the CHICKICHANGA and it was delicious! Coffee and potatoes still need some work but enjoyed my second experience. read more

Had a great experience here at First Watch! I've been to one other in Miami and remember really enjoying the ambiance and overall experience. We arrived probably at prime time on a Sunday (~11:30am) and were told we had about a 20 min wait which seemed like nothing to me, especially when there's free coffee available!! After a slight hiccup on our wait list status (I totally goofed up) we ended up sitting in some open seats at what I like to call the "free for all" table. The table is staffed by a waitress, but there are about 12 seats free for whatever size and shape of group can fit there, kinda fun, also kinda awkward! I ordered the vegetarian skillet which is potatoes topped with mushrooms, zucchini, and other veggies, goat cheese and your choice of egg on top! Super yummy, and it comes with some thick toast and jam! Really had a nice experience here and I can't wait to spend another meal here, I am definitely planning on trying out more of a lunch item next time, its always so hard to choose! read more

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Stopped in for lunch and had the Italian sausage omelet with mixed greens and a Morning Meditation signature summer juice - I can't remember the different fruits/veggies that went into it but turmeric and beet juice were prominent and fantastic. . It was really delicious and I enjoyed the atmosphere. Saw there is one close to home and if I'm in the area of that one, I'll definitely go back. read more

Had terrific meal at a First Watch in Columbus, Ohio and was thrilled to see one open in Durham. We were there on two consecutive weekends (one Sunday with long wait and one Saturday afternoon with no wait). Both time we had excellent service and the food was piping hot and delicious. The Million Dollar bacon is terrific (a hint of cayenne, so be forewarned) and the seasonal mushroom frittata was amazing. Love that they serve a side salad with egg dishes - what a nice surprise. We had a slight problem on our second visit and Paul, the manager, spent some time not only apologizing and making it right, but sharing his experience with the chain -- all good, from what I hear. Can't say enough good things about First Watch in Durham - glad it's here and I'll be back again and again! read more

I eat here often and the service and food never disappoint. The atmosphere is unlike any other restaurant around. I love it .

Often, this restaurant serves some of the best breakfast in the triangle. Service tends to be fairly quick, even when they're busy. However, I'm writing this in regards of my experience February 13th. As usual, I placed my order online 30-40 minutes in advance for 12:30pm. My boyfriend and I waited in the car to arrive inside at exactly 12:30pm, since we try to reduce the amount of time we're in public due to covid. Once we did go inside, our order wasn't ready. Which isn't a problem, we're used to waiting for another 5-10 minutes due to their high demand. As someone who was a manager for a similar styled restaurant, it's normal. We took a seat to wait as we were sure it wouldn't be long, but lord we were wrong. Normally, after being there for 8 minutes, the hostess or the online order waitress would check on us. After about 20 minutes, I went up to the hostess ( I didn't get her name but she had blond hair) and asked about our order. To which she replaced " are you sure it's not on the table? ". I had told her I checked about 3 times and it's been a bit past the time we had set for. She seemed a bit annoyed and asked for the name, she went to the kitchen area and back within 30 seconds to say it'll be out in a few minutes. I thanked her and took a seat again. Another 15-20 minutes passed and nothing. At this point, I was getting annoyed and my boyfriend was getting extremely upset. During this wait, the online order waitress didn't even pay attention to us, didn't ask a thing and would ignore us while placing orders out. We had an actual server (not the hostess) ask us what we we're waiting on. My boyfriend did respond that we've been waiting almost an hour for a mobile order. He (the server) went to the back to check, and then never returned to say a thing. Around 1-1:15pm, the manager came by to check on this white lady who's order was incorrect. After he wasn't busy, we asked about our order. He went to the kitchen as well. Apparently our ticket hadn't even been started , so he had to place a new one and it would be another 30 minute wait. Thankfully, he issued a refund and apologized for the inconvenience. Shout out to the manager Reggie ! It's not even his actual location and he did an amazing job. We finally received our order, originally placed at 12:30 pm, at about 1:40 pm. Needless to say, we were extremely dissatisfied with the service received. I hope this helps this location improve for future instances ! read more

The worst breakfast EVER. Pumpkin pancakes had no flavor and was flat, eggs undercooked. Had a reaction to bacon . Waitress could not be found anywhere . One star is being generous read more

If you are looking to get healthy food this is the place to go, they have a extensive variety and the prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. read more

It's ok, still seems like they are figuring it out, meal came at different times for 6 people, and no one really checked to make sure food arrived according to order. Tastes where spot on, coffee was good. read more

This place is OK. Let me first start by saying it's very convenient for us to go here and there's a good amount of parking, and since it's a local chain the menu and the food quality are pretty consistent. We went in on a Sunday morning right before a big rush happened and I will say the one thing that I wish was different, was that I thought our waitress was rushing us along a bit. I'm sure that she knew that there are people waiting for the table and it's not that she took away our food before we were done however she was quick to slide in and grab an empty plate even though the rest of the table was still eating. For me that's a little bit of a pet peeve. I'm sure others would be very appreciative of the service. I had the farmers market omelette, and ordered gluten-free toast with it. When it arrived the waitress immediately noticed that the toast was regular and went back and grabbed me a slice of gluten-free toast immediately. I think that was great that she immediately caught it and corrected it. Everybody else at the table enjoyed the food, one person got the million dollar bacon and loved it. I know that we will go back because of the convenience and the consistency. read more

Horrible horrible horrible service. 15 minute waitlist turned into 1 hr for just a three person party. Food horrible on top of horrible service. Will not go here again. read more