Driving through on the Turnpike with friends after disembarking from a cruise... Reluctantly we stopped due to being exhausted but decided to look for a place enroute home due to needing COFFEE and protein. We first wanted to wait until we got home to Lancaster county but I found this on a local search. BEST decision! Carissa was our server and we thanked her for being incredibly attentive! Not once did we have to ask for anything! She was resupplying coffee before it was empty! Relaxing, very clean, and loved the ambiance for the morning. Food was wonderful- moderately priced, delicious and the grits were surprisingly great (from a GAL with Southern Roots)... A perfect ending to a wonderful week! read more

4/26/25 I was staying with my friend in the area and she was very excited to take me to try First Watch. I understand it's an all natural farm to table restaurant. They are open for breakfast and lunch. The restaurant is sleek and clean inside. It can get a bit noisy. It would be nice to have some music in the dining room. The host at the counter was very friendly and pleasant. Our table was ready within the quoted amount of time. The restaurant was very busy. They have a lovely menu so it makes it very hard to choose! I had the 1/2 Turkey club with the Cobb salad. My half Cobb had a full hardboiled egg, bacon and generous tangy blue cheese. The club was equally delicious and generous. I was pleased with my selection. The food was delicious and the portions were ample. I typically don't order anything but water to drink but I had heard so much about the Purple Haze drink that I went for it. I wasn't disappointed- not only beautiful to look at but delicious! It was lemonade with pea flower tea and I think lavender. My only observation for improvement would be to watch your guests beverages and offer refills. We had to flag the waiter down a few times for iced tea re-fills. Other than that- I would've awarded 5 stars! If I lived closer I would frequent this restaurant. read more

The customer service for this chain works well, apparently. I was contacted by the department immediately after leaving the review, the manager at the location got in touch and provided an acceptable resolution within a week. Great to see that some businesses actually still care. Will certainly come back if situation calls for it. read more

I put us on the waitlist, we arrived there and one of the older women at the checkin stand looked like she accidentally removed me from the list. When we walked in I was at a 5-15 min wait, and when we checked in we were at a 30-40 min wait. What's the point of having an app??? We turned and left...horrible... read more

First Watch has an amazing original menu. Maybe a bit too many options, but a lot of creative choices. I had the Elevated Breakfast Sandwich which includes breakfast potatoes. All cooked perfectly if the avocado wasn't a bit discolored. My companion had the Raspberry Ricotta French toast and Million Dollar Bacon. She reported all was excellent (yes, the bacon was, if not a bit too sweet). Waitstaff was very attentive. All in all, for a chain restaurant pretty good. Now if they could only do something about the ambient noise inside... read more

What a disappointment. I ordered the eggs Benedict and the eggs were runny and raw. The potatoes were overcooked on the outside and still raw on the inside. I sent the order back to be remade and when they brought it back, the spinach was not cooked in the bread underneath was not toasted. Once again, the eggs were runny and the hollandaise sauce was extremely lemony. My son's grilled cheese was overcooked. Overall, the food here was not good. I ordered one of their juice bar juice, and it tasted as if it came out of a bottle. Overall terrible food, but the service was good. Our waitress was incredible about all these issues. read more

Had a breakfast meeting when traveling Food and service were good. Would recommend stopping in for breakfast. Wish we had one in our area

Was able to be seated outside with my dog & welcomed by everyone. They even brought her a bowl of water. The outdoor seating area is small so I wasn't sure they'd allow me on the patio with my pup but they did. Amazing I also had the avocado toast which was OK. The avocado toast was a bit too lemony for me read more

First Watch - Outside seating area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

First watch is a perfectly fine brunch place if you're looking for pancakes/eggs etc. i like to order ahead and pick up to go but nothing is all that memorable. Completely inoffensive and i wouldn't not go there, just don't expect to be dazzled. read more

This is my second time eating at a First Watch but my first time at this location. It is similar to other locations with farm-to-table decorations, open kitchen, and different seating options from tables to booths. We got seated right away on a Sunday morning thanks to being able to join the waitlist via their website prior to arriving the restaurant. Our server was nice and patient as I tried to decide what I wanted to order. We split the lemon ricotta pancakes and then I also ordered the bacado omelet for myself. The omelet ended up being a mistake. The presentation was very underwhelming. I prefer my omelets cooked a bit more well done, and this was not. The bacon inside was undercooked. The saving grace was the side of salsa it came with. Even the side potatoes weren't impressive - too starchy. I have had the potatoes from First Watch before and they left a better impression than these ones. Needless to say, this part of the meal was a disappointment. On the other hand, the lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious! The pancakes were nice and fluffy and it was topped with a tasty, tangy lemon curd. I'm glad we ordered this because it made up for the disappointment of the omelet. This experience wouldn't deter me from visiting again, maybe it was just an off day. read more

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Let's start with the juices. With healthy beet juice and ginger I wasn't sure what to expect. But as you can see in the picture, it looks delicious. They have so many wonderful breakfast options but I opted with the Chikichanga. It is topped with a lemon hollandaise sauce which just adds so much flavor for a great dish. The potatoes on the side could have a little more spice. I was given fruit on the side instead of the chicken although I didn't order it. My kids loved the chocolate chip pancakes and the waffle. They waffle could be a little more different. It's essentially like its coming out of a waffle maker. The pumpkin pancakes were sweet and savory and the eggs were super fresh. The service was quick and very friendly. The coffee just keeps coming. The rustic feel was nice. read more

First Watch - Meditation morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Just had to pop on here with an updated review! I love coming here when I am in town. They are only open till 2:30PM, but they have breakfast all day. I LOVE their million dollar bacon (as highlighted in my last review), but yesterday I had their breakfast tacos for the first time. I am a big fan of huevos rancheros, but I actually hadn't tried a breakfast taco before. It was amazing!! The tortillas had a nice crisp to them. The flavors of the chorizo and chicken in the taco added a great depth of flavor. I didn't need to add salt, pepper, or hot sauce, which I normally do. They came with black beans which were fine, but I think I would ask to sub breakfast potatoes next time. If you are looking for a cute and casual spot for breakfast, definitely check out this spot and get the breakfast tacos! You won't regret it :) read more

First Watch - Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

The food and service were good at these time. HOWEVER..... as in the past if you don't ask for a warm plate for our breakfast to be served on it takes away from our ability to thoroughly enjoy the meal. AGAIN..... very good breakfast. I had the Egg Benedict BLT with Potatoes and Coffee. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

-Indoor Dining Review- Restaurant: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Parking: Free Parking Lot Price: Very reasonable This restaurant is surprisingly good, food is delicious and lots of options for healthy meal, with couple minor issues (due to staff shortage as we were told). They have multiple locations. We visited the Exton location, and will visit again. -Restaurant- Before we even drove to the restaurant, we found online check-in, to minimize waiting outside or inside the restaurant when arriving. I quite like the idea and also very convenient. This restaurant also offers outdoor seating. Once we're inside the restaurant and sat down. For the most part the restaurant looks very modern, casual and clean. -Service- Apart from not knowing what any of our service staff's names are (as they never introduced themselves). They provided overall a good service experience, attentive and offered good recommendations. -Food- Food is surprisingly delicious, well seasoned, with couple minor issues. We ordered: *Kale Tonic Fresh Juice (Very refreshing) *Million Dollar Bacon: (Not quite a million dollar, but still a good $700K) *Chickchanga (Delicious, unfortunately few pieces of the potato on the side were under cooked. *Trailblazer Bowl (Delicious, unfortunately again, few pieces of the sweet potato this time were under cooked) Overall a very good restaurant experience, the food is delicious, fresh and healthy, and drinks are refreshing and healthy. I highly recommend trying if you are in the area and hopefully their staffing issues will be addressed soon. read more

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Good food. Great that you can call ahead for seating. Eggs Benedict delicious. Be careful with the coffee when you order $4.00 a cup.. unlimited..that's hefty... read more

First Watch - Classic Benedict... Very good . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS PLACE? I used to love it here, I used to write little thank-you comments when paying my receipt. But today I got served a roast beef sandwich with no roast beef. I stood up to get the attention of a waiter and someone in the back laughed. I think they were playing a joke on me. I don't appreciate it. You lost a regular customer that tipped well. Goodbye. read more

Stopped at First Watch in Exton for a Sunday brunch today. Wait of 25 minutes for a party of 4. We were seated and promptly attended to with coffee and waters all around. Ordered and served quickly. It's the food that is the issue here. Our Eggs Benedicts were very subpar. One of us had the Salmon version. There was hardly any salmon to be found and the ciabatta was barely toasted. The BLT version: the smallest strip of bacon I have ever seen. And as with the salmon one, the ciabatta was barely toasted. So the service was fine, but the food- very meh. Very. read more

I ordered the market veg omelet. Instead of shallots, they put in white, sliced onions. There is a difference. It wasn't hot, or even warm when served. The potatoes were too salty as well. I'm not sure what happened to this place. It used to be much better. read more

Health conscious eatery with table service and above average offerings. A little on the pricier side but worth the extra cost. Very clean, modern farmhouse decor. They also have outdoor dining but it was winter and snowing so we didn't see it in it's glory but it looked like a descent patio. Breakfast looked delicious although I had a sandwhich/salad combo for lunch. It was hard to decide on what to order as everything sounded delicious. Saw the pancakes on another diner's table and they were massive. Wish I would have grabbed some for the road. Had some hot cocoa too, although it wasn't as hot as I would have liked. It was a little hard to find and in a building with another restaurant attached, freestanding in a strip mall but facing the main street. Plenty of parking and convenient to other stores and shopping. Would go out of my way to eat here again for sure! read more

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Food was fantastic and service was really good! They were slammed but we got seated within a few minutes and our food came out pretty fast. Our server was attentive and friendly, and we got everything we asked for quick. I had the Farmhouse hash which was really good. It had eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. Good combination, nice textures, and great flavor. Paired it with a side of cheese grits and they were actually nice and cheesy! My wife had the Tri-Athlete again and she really enjoyed it. At this point it's pretty much her go to meal here. read more

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I went here before the closure due to covid back in December. My friend loves this place due to the variety of gluten free and healthy options. She ordered the veggie burger and the side salad. I was really impressed they even made sure to make sure everything was cooked where it wouldn't be in contact with gluten. I ordered an egg white omelette with toast, fruit and homemade jam. The toast was so thick! I really enjoyed the jam. The omelette was good. Overall, it's a great spot for brunch with a lot of options. The staff is super friendly too. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Came here for breakfast. The coffee was tasty and strong. I ordered the breakfast tacos. The chicken was fairly well executed. The eggs were tasty. The tortilla was warm and chewy. The vegetables were tasty but not amazingly fresh. The side of beans was undercooked and uninteresting. Overall they provide a dependable ok place to eat breakfast. read more

First Watch - Chicken breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Nice breakfast at this chain outlet this week. Fresh coffee and perfectly cooked over medium eggs. Delicious multigrain bread. Nice home fries. Hostesses could have been more attentive- awkwardly waited as two of them completed a personal conversation. read more

I've been here a number of times and so far have never been disappointed. All of my friends and family who have been here on their own, or have come here with me, have all had great things to say. Service was always prompt and cordial, and each dish/drink has always been very fresh and delicious. First Watch is definitely one of my go-to brunch places. My personal favorites are the avocado toast and chicken pesto quinoa bowl. However their sandwiches and egg benedict's are really delicious too. Keep an eye out on the changing specials. Out of all the juices, I've loved the pink summer blush the most, because I can never say not to watermelon juice. However, the seasonal drinks do change while the staple kale tonic and morning meditation juices remain the same. Really love the trendy vibes here, as it's very relaxing. And I love how convenient it is to join the live waiting list, arrive a few minutes before for check in, and then head inside when the table is ready. Just be aware that the waiting time will be longer on weekends. All in all, I would heartily recommend First Watch to other breakfast/brunch enthusiasts! read more

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I am very disappointed with my experience today after being served a turkey burger rather than a veggie burger. After taking a bite I had questioned the burger however thought they may have changed their patty to a fake meat substitute rather than a veggie patty. I continued to eat the burger under the assumption that it was a meat substitute seeing that I ordered a veggie burger and the server presented it as such I thought I was overreacting with the meaty taste. When receiving the check I was shocked to see it say turkey burger. As someone who has been vegetarian for 10 years I am very disappointed in this oversight. I could not recommend this restaurant any less and will never be returning. read more

Entire experience was very nice and tasty! This place has it down, from checking in people waiting to be seated to fast service to paying. All staff was friendly. Everyone's plate was EMPTY at the end of the meal. Got the BLT Benedict and bacon/avocado omelette. Everything was full of flavor. Will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

My first time @first.watch. These are popping up with more locations. Friendly staff and short wait for takeout. If only the calories did not count. I signed up for the Sun Eclub and was sent a buy one entree get the other one free. The elevated egg sandwich, over easy cage-free egg, BACON, gruyere cheese, smashed avocado, mayo and lemon dressed argula on a brioche bun. Seasoned potatoes. Farm Stand Breakfast Taco scrambled eggs, cajun chicken, chorizo, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, Fresh avocado and pico de gallo. Seasoned black beans (saving for teen, he needs the calories) A nice place to take kids for breakfast and next visit I will have a macro friendly entree. The menu offers a lot. I only ate half of the sandwich and 3 potatoes read more

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I had a quesabirria Benedict which was totally legit and super flavorful. The service was very good. I only give 4 stars because the curro batter somehow does not lead to crispy churros, so they feel soggy, but taste good. read more

We love this place for breakfast! The BLT eggs benedict is my go to. The green side salad balances out the heaviness of the benedict. My husband usually goes for an omelet, the works. My kids will have the Belgium waffle and bacon kids meal. The service is overall great. We had a long wait for our food once ordered only once. It gets busy on the weekends. To avoid a long wait for a table look to go before 930/10. read more

First Watch - BLT eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Take out review. Well that was food, barely. ( not a typo, not good just edible) It should be called Can 'o Black beans with tacos on the side. Menu is very limited especially lunch. Got the breakfast tacos. Looks to be one egg split across 3 soft taco shells, or at most 1.5. A little bit of cheese some chicken ( weighed it, 1.75 oz) tiny cup of salsa and an imperceptible amount of chorizo but boy a half a can (or more) of black beans!! Wow awesome. I ate it. That's all I can say. read more

First Watch - Size of side fruit. Held one strawberry and one small piece of pineapple - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

It's like an upscale Bob Evans. Decent food and drinks. Great service from the waitress. Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I had a great brunch here recently. We both ordered the seasonal special... nicely seasoned steak, potatoes, mushrooms and spinach topped with eggs and a yummy parmesan cream sauce, and an asiago ciabatta toast on the side. It was really quite good!!! They should make that meal a regular menu item. The service was also great that day despite them being pretty packed. Overall - great visit. read more

First Watch - Seasonal special... Steak, potato, mushroom and spinach has with over medium eggs, a parmesan cream sauce, and asiago ciabatta. So good!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

One of the best (albeit few) breakfast options in the Exton / Pottstown Pike area! Service is fast / friendly, and the menu is diverse with options spanning classic to more eclectic. My one knock on the place is the host / hostess process upon arrival. They seem to really struggle getting people in, out and seated. The front door / reception area is chronically congested with people due to this issue. It seems like the more simplistic part of the business relatively to all the other things that they manage very well. But overall, the place is a great option. read more

Been to First Watch twice recently, once for breakfast and once for lunch. I prefer their breakfast foods. I love their coffee, I drink decaf and they bring a carafe of it for you to the table. It's hard to distinguish eggs and toast from one restaurant to another. But, their potatoes are better than many other places and they have the choice from I think four different types of sausage! The soup was good. The veggie sandwich was so good, you forgot you were missing meat! I will keep going back! read more

First Watch - Traditional breakfast--eggs, toast, potatoes, and chicken sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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This is a decent First Watch, but our food had been put together a bit sloppily; I get a feeling the cooks may have been college students (overcooked bacon, overcooked frittata where also the salmon was not cut at all/spread evenly throughout, etc). Overall, the staff were great and friendly. Coming from the Carolinas, my biggest thought was honestly "I ruined my child's taste buds for life". The watermelon drink was delicious but "too sour" for my toddler probably because the South puts a rim of rock sugar like some mojito. Lol, yes, it's horrifying although sadly tasty. Anyways, thank you, North, for not sneaking more butter and sugar into my food. I almost gave this place 4 stars just for the human decency. read more

I love the food the bench seating is kinda uncomfortable because of the wooden backs. It is very noticeable that this location is understaffed but a lot of places are which is understandable it's *COVID* and New Year's Day. Dan was our server he was very nice polite read more

First Watch - I had the trifecta I replace the bacon with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

Food is usually pretty consistent and always tasty. Service is truly hit or miss. We have had servers check on our table every 5 mins and servers only be seen once to take our order and never again - really depends on the day. read more

First watch tries to present itself as a farm to table for the masses. Reality-have been several times and place is more hype and can get surprisingly expensive for what is essentially just fast casual change restaurant. Hits -Hashes any style -churizo omelet -chickichanga Misses -noisy interior - service is hit or miss -overpriced for a glorified chain family restaurant read more

I love having First Watch nearby. The food is always delicious and the staff is excellent. I came for the cinnamon chip pancakes. I'm glad this is only seasonal. I don't think my waist could handle more. Derek was my waiter this morning. He was awesome! Polite, courteous and checked back with me a few times. I'm glad they're hiring more great people! read more

First Watch - Morning Meditation - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

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Well, probably a last for First Watch here! The hubby and I ordered the same thing, which we don't usually do, but... how can you go wrong with eggs Benedict?!Well, let me count the ways! Not a traditional English muffin, which was tasteless, shaved ham instead of Canadian bacon, not enough Hollandaise sauce, and a tomato?!? This joint is for the affluent millennials. $50.00 for coffee, breakfast for two?! The coffee, by the way, tasted burned. (Both pots, as we turned the first one in!) Also, who puts a piece of paper under the fruit cup?! read more