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    First Watch

    4.3 (11 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    11 months ago

    We had a yummy breakfast this morning. J.J. was incredibly friendly and efficient! Great experience!

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    11 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Bacon was cold biscuit was cold and hard, gravy was watery and tasteless . Door dash delivered excellent service but the food was not good.

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