I dropped my wife off at a medical appointment in the neighborhood and wandered in for my first visit to a First Watch in over a decade and my first ever visit to this location. My tremus of coffee was delivered quickly and I ordered the biscuit and gravy with fried potatoes and two eggs fried hard. The speed of my order being delivered to my table seemed unreal, I've never cooked an egg that quick in my life. No issues with service or quality and the value wasn't out of line for today's standards. The only thing that I could complain about was the obnoxious smell upon entering the men's room before leaving. It seemed clean, yet an overwhelming urine smell permeated the room. Hopefully this gets corrected quickly. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

The First Watch on Fairway has to be one of my favorite locations. The front reception attendee was very welcoming and there was ample space for waiting until the table was ready. Our server was attentive and kind. The food was delicious. Sometimes the eggs have a little bit of a funny taste I'm not sure if it's my taste buds or the eggs but I don't have any complains aside from that. read more

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It seemed unusual to see a First Watch not very busy around lunchtime on a weekend, but maybe our experience helps explain it. I ordered the smoked salmon Eggs Benedict, with fresh greens in a lemon-vinegar dressing. The greens were very pretty because they don't cut them up at all before plating, but that makes it difficult to cut them into bite-sized pieces on a small plate. The Eggs Benedict were lukewarm at best, which may be because the salmon and tomato are cold, but that didn't do much for somewhat bitter and off-taste. They brought me a second batch, which was pretty much the same lukewarm temp. The eggs are served on toasted focaccia bread that is too tough to cut with their small worn-out serrated knives, so half of the yolk-and-hollandaise-covered ingredients went flying across the table! I'm not a fan of having to work with my food a whole lot before eating it, JUST in order to be ABLE to eat it. My first ever experience with Salmon Eggs Benedict was in Alaska, with fresh salmon, and it was heavenly! So it's probably not fair to compare. My friend had turkey sausage gravy and biscuits with eggs, but there was't enough gravy to get her through it. I was surprised to learn that if one person orders coffee but both people have some from one carafe of it, they charge double, or at least that's how the cashier explained it. So all in all, I can't say this was the best of times! But you might want to check out their seasonal menu, which we did not order from. read more

First Watch - The front of the seasonal menu... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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Birthday mode activated I'm grabbing brunch with friends on Sunday morning, but honestly, I'm not sure why we always forget to document it. Either way, our three hour conversation made up for it. I would suggest if you want to come to first watch and not have to wait in line between 8:00and 8:30 is your best choice. We all had the traditional eggs, bacon, hashbrowns toast , I had a mint Chocolate Chip iced coffee. I do have to say I passed by establishment multiple times not really knowing that it was a first watch. Service was good. Food was great so if you're looking for a brunch spot First Watch in Fairway is a good choice. read more

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The lemon blueberry cornbread is a must try! The purple haze is pretty good super sweet and refreshing! Love the chorizo omelette! I would definitely get on the waitlist online if you want to guarantee a spot your family in a timely manner. Great service, super packed and loud but worth it! read more

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Stopped in to this location for the first time in awhile. We were seated immediately but after waiting awhile at our table we had to ask the host who our server was. She came up about that time. She was friendly and our orders were correct. The food was consistently good as most First Watch locations. They got our orders correct. The restaurant was casual atmosphere answered good level of normal noise. I would say just checking back more with the customers would be helpful. read more

First Watch - Monterey Club with Gluten free bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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Og first watch . Always busy, but can you blame them? It's so good. Food is always amazing after a long night. And the location is great.

(WRITTEN ON NOV. 17th to Management) I moved back to Westwood KS two years ago. We used to frequent this location until about a year ago--it is only one block from our home- It became too much work to eat there. I always ask for potatoes really crisp and I always send them back, usually more than once. I always ask for "REAL" butter rather than whipped toast topping pretending to be butter. I always ask for bacon "WELL DONE" and I usually get it fatty-and I send it back to have it right but then everything else is cold. I always ask for ice water. They always bring me a glass of ice and a glass bottle of water-kind of "DO IT YOURSELF ICE WATER". This morning we were in a bit of a hurry, but not too bad. We decided to give it yet another try. We walked in -a man with a beard was behind the register helping a man pay his bill---he replied "I WILL BE RIGHT WITH YOU"--so we stood there and when he finished with that customer when it was our turn to be seated another man walked up to pay his bill----we were being ignored. He could have told the second man that he would have to wait while he seated us---but NO-we had to wait-My wife asked me "DO YOU WANNA LEAVE"--So we left and all your employee said to us was "HAVE A NICE DAY" I do not know what the issue is with this location but it is unacceptable to me and most of my neighbors--as they say "HAVE A GOOD MEAL AND SERVICE TELL THREE FRIENDS. IF IT IS LOUSY TELL EVERYONE. It is a hell of a situation when people in walking distance have lame experiences. I try and try and try as the weeks and months pass by. I was drawn to your place two years ago due the positive experience I always had with the location on 83rd and Mission going back 20 years and the fact that you served watermelon juice. No juice because it is "not seasonal" (huh?) even though it is sold at many places even in November-Check it out for yourself-why this location cannot seem to get it right amazes me. This location is perfect for your business as long you have business. And that's about it. Great location and maybe that will be the saving grace---but I doubt it. This again will be fodder for our homes meeting this week-AND please understand I AND MY NEIGHBORS DO NOT WANT ANYTHING FOR FREE----ALL THAT WE WANT IS SERVICE AND CONSISTENCY which we all have the money to pay for. AND KNOW: I am not some loser or chronic complainer. I am a person who refuses to not speak up when things are beyond lousy-- If you want a real breakfast done right try DAGWOOD's on the BLVD. It is great and consistent PLUS you watch them cook your food and if it is wrong they fix it before you can blink-And the employees are not distant- read more

Pretty reliable breakfast spot. Menu always has something creative on it and their coffee is strong. Never tried the lunch menu but I'm sure it's fine. read more

Went for some brunch today with some friends I hadn't seen in awhile. First Watch is always a go-to option for a good and fresh meal, but I had never been to this location until today. For coming in at about noon we were immediately seated which was fantastic! At most of the other locations we frequent, we typically wait anywhere up to an hour during the weekend. The server immediately took drink orders, and by the time he came back we all knew what we wanted to eat. The food came out fast and it was all delicious and just how we ordered it! I highly recommend trying one of the seasonal offerings when you go in, they've always got something great on there! My only complaint would be that the parking lot is super hard to find a space being the grocery store is right next door. read more

First Watch - Seasonal Brisket Hash - SO good!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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Service was good, waiter was attentive. Breakfast burrito wasn't as flavorful as it looks. Cinnamon chip pancake was very good, heavy on the cinnamon. Keep your water glass close by. Also noticed an extra .50 added to the receipt for it, didn't question it but at $6.59 for one pancake plus the added .50 that's pretty damn pricey. The Hibiscus cranberry juice was sweet and the cinnamon was a nice addition that gave a punch at the end and balanced the tart flavor. Perfect for the holiday season! read more

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First watch is a yummy place I highly recommend. Although if you sleep in till 10 and come later then the late will be pretty long

Consistently delicious, packed with fresh and healthy ingredients! The service is great too. (Very attentive and considerate. )

Great service, no wait on a weekend and delicious food. What can I say, except that I wished all locations were this great.

I've grown up going to this First Watch. I've seen it go through many changes and have stuck it out and kept coming back! I have always been of the opinion that the food/drinks are a tad overpriced here. It just depends on what you get. The menu options are great and sometimes unique though! One thing that bugged me the last time around is that we put our names on the wait list, but got cut in front of at least four times from people who had checked in online. Now I know, so it won't be a problem next time, but I at least wish they would have let me know when we got there to do this or at least let me know how many people were ahead of me. I love this location and how vibrant it is inside. Definitely recommend! The avocado toast is amazingggg! read more

This is a fan favorite breakfast restaurant for my family when I visit. I have been here a handful of times. I usually stick with the Sunrise Granola. I'm not a huge breakfast eater, so when I do go out for breakfast I try to keep it as simple as possible. This time I decided to get the Eggs Benedict-Florentine, however I'm allergic to Avocados, so I asked for it without Avocados. The waitress repeated this back to me, and all was well. My SIS and Mom ordered from their 'Spring Menu' the Salmon Toast. I have a bite of my mom's and it was delicious. My nephew got some eggs, toast, and bacon. I'd say he ate 90% of his meal, he enjoyed it, plus he is a growing boy. My Mom and SIS really like their Salmon toast. For my dish, I started with the arugula side salad that was included. It was yummy, and it was dressed evenly, and not overdone. The Eggs Benedict was a nice change of pace for me, I ate 1/2 and started to feel sick, I tried not to think about it, and powered through. As I cut into the other half, I noticed there was a piece of Avocado on the breading. I moved it off with the fork, and didn't eat the bread, egg, or spinach it touched. However, I was already feeling sick. My Mom and SIS could tell I was in pain and when my mother went to pay, she told them about the mishap, they discounted her a portion of my meal only. I had a drive home back to Minnesota after that, and it was the most uncomfortable 7 hours. Most people think an allergic reaction to food, is puffy, swelling, can't breathe, which is all true, however, when I ingest Avocados, I get very ill, sharp pains in my stomach, throwing up, sweating, etc. Like I said, most uncomfortable 7-hour drive back to MN. I was later talking with my mother and blamed myself for trying something new, at a restaurant my whole family enjoys. My mother pointed out however, that it isn't my fault, and frankly they should have compensated my whole meal. I am not going to dock this review a star because I know in the past I haven't had a problem, and the staff has always been very friendly. Maybe I should have stated I'm allergic, but I didn't. I now know for the future. I mostly feel horrible my mother ended up paying for my meal. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict...Florentine. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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The Fairway, KS location is my local restaurant. The wait is usually less than other locations. The food is wonderful and fresh. My favorite is the A.M. Superfoods Bowl with a Kale Tonic. If having an alcohol included brunch, and you have a sweet tooth, I recommend the Cereal Milk drink. The seasonal specials are always worth a try. My favorite waitress is Shirley. The managers are very responsive and during busy times they chip in and help. Their humility and kindness are admirable. The music level is sometimes loud, but they have turned it down for us during slower times of the day. The best seat to avoid the noise is the 2 seat table on the upper level in the back next to the kitchen wall. read more

***update: went back a second time and my experience was worst than the first. For a meal costing more than 10 would have expected to get more potatoes. Also would not recommend getting a frittata which was more inion than egg (if anything, get an omelette and make your tummy happy) read more

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Best breakfast place to eat and enjoy the day Family and friends loved the experience read more

Ambiance is great. The manager who runs this is always visible, works constantly and is friendly and professional. Service is good. After looking at the menu on line, I ordered the Birria Benedict. It was good but eggs were cooked hard, pico on beans was just chopped tomato. Didn't look anything like the pic on line! I will eat there again but because of past experiences, not this one. read more

Delicious. Not so packed house for a Saturday morning. Thanks for strict adherence to food allergy restrictions. The tonics are my fav.

This was my first time at this location and I'd definitely come back. I love the fact that we can join the line online. The French toast with powdered sugar was so filling and delicious. It was just the right amount of sweet. The staff was informal and friendly. The restaurant is very cute inside & tidy. read more

First Watch - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

The marketing folks at First Watch have been busy studying up on the trends with their recent rebranding. Distressed, farm house interior? Check. The word fresh in nearly every description? Check. Doing away with the Florida retirement home vibe? Double check. As someone who's around restaurants and restaurant trends for my job, I have to say... well done. Even with though the vibe is on the nose for this popular chain, it worked on me and I had an enjoyable brunch here with my wife and occasionally screaming infant. The menu is totally revamped with more of a healthy, upscale vibe and the food is better than it was. It was mid-summer so I got an heirloom tomato and burrata covered toast with two eggs. Simple, fresh (TM) and delicious. My wife got some kind of fancy parfait that would be a snack for me but was a meal for her and she really liked it. Our server was endearing, likely high school age finding her way through and holding her own. OH I almost forgot, you can add yourself to their waitlist on Yelp which is pretty sweet. Say you're fifteen minutes away, just pop onto Yelp, hit "add to waitlist" and show the host(ess) and you'll be good to go. I'd give this location the nod over the often chaotic Westport location as you have the nice Fairway shops and neighborhoods surrounding it and ease of access of Shawnee Mission Parkway. Glad to rediscover this little joint for the occasional family brunch. read more

I have been patiently waiting for the day that I would be disappointed by the Belgium waffle at first watch - like somehow that amazing first bite I had months ago was a fluke or the byproduct of a new treat. I continue to wait for that day, because it refuses to come. Every time I've had the Belgian waffle, I'm struck by the cinnamon hints, the crispness on the surface, the chewy softness underneath and the balanced caramel and saltiness of its flavor. It strikes me sweetly and keeps me deeply enamored. Every time. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

Great service and amazing food! My favorite brunch spot! The pancakes and iced coffee are my favorite!

I'm all for healthy food- if it tastes good. My biscuits and gravy were "meh" (made with turkey sausage which I'm sure produced little to no grease, which flavors biscuits and gravy properly). They say their biscuits are freshly baked in house, but mine tasted like two day-old frozen then microwaved biscuits. I need to stop trying to find good biscuits and gravy and start selling my own. I've yet to find good ones anywhere I've tried so far...I will say the bacon I had was delicious and perfectly cooked. My daughter thoroughly loved her plate-sized chocolate chip pancake, as I would hope for an expensive pancake. We ordered the kids meal and a side plate of biscuits and gravy with hot tea and it was still almost $20. That's just awfully expensive, especially for a place where I waited 40 minutes to be sat and 30 more for basic foods. That's appalling for breakfast. Was there only one cook? The place was clean and our server was super friendly (even with a bad knee going up and down wood stairs!) so I gave a star extra for that. I doubt anyone will convince me to overpay for a very long breakfast experience that just tasted 'ok' for "excellent" prices anytime soon. read more

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This is definitely my favorite breakfast place ever! At first I thought it was "too healthy" haha! I imagined everyone had kale and spinach eggs with kale smoothies and avocado toast.. just everything green pretty much. Although there is avocado toast (and it's delicious) there is SO much more! My new favorite dish here (currently) is the Mexican corn hash but it's a summer item so sadly it won't be around forever. It has chorizo and you can get the eggs anyway you want them, I got over medium. It comes with lime and corn tortillas and tastes just like the perfect street taco brunch dish. I'm going to be sad to see this one go. So many people I know order pancakes and waffles here too. Not only are they soft and fluffy and yummy but you can get a lot of delicious fruit on top to make it even better. This place is good, try it!! Not only do I love first watch but I really like this location a lot. It can get busy because it's not super huge but it's cozy and always provides good service. Ps. Their coffee is amazing! Add flavored creamer and yum! read more

First Watch - Kids half waffle with bacon and fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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I visited First Watch before heading to work. First Watch is never my first choice for breakfast food but it sounded tasty so I decided I would give it a chance. I got an omelette called "The Works" but I had them hold all the veggies. (Darn me, I'm picky). Anyway, my food came and the omelette was packed with meat. Which, normally I wouldn't mind but it was almost too much. There was hardly any egg to accompany all the sauce and bacon. There was also a boat load off cheese. Needless to say, I only ate about half. The breakfast potatoes were tasty, as was the toast. I also got an iced coffee but it tasted more like chocolate milk than coffee. It wasn't too busy on a Thursday at 12:30 so I would suggest visiting around that time. My waitress was sweet but once she brought my check and I hung around reading, she never really came back to see if I wanted more coffee or anything. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

This is probably the nicest First Watch I've been to. It feels a little more farmhouse chic than the others (LOL). They also have a seat-yourself communal table. I think that's pretty neat! I brought two friends here because they had never been and they both ordered chocolate chip pancakes. Both agreed the pancakes were delicious. Everyone on staff seemed really approachable and we enjoyed the service and timing of our food. I'll admit that we all agreed the portioning of sides was a little underwhelming, but quality was terrific. My poached egg was closer to a hard boiled egg and I definitely wouldn't have said no to ONE more sausage link, but overall, this is a pretty decent place to grab breakfast or lunch. Pricing is a bit high for what you get, but quality really fills the gap for quantity. And that, folks, is about all I need to be satisfied with breakfast! read more

First Watch - A generously sized chocolate chip multigrain pancake. So delish. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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Le Peep is still my favorite breakfast spot, but First Watch is really good, and has some good, healthier choices than Le Peep. Their coffee is delicious, and they have flavored creams available that you can add in, but they don't do espresso drinks- while Le Peep does have an espresso machine, and makes them amazingly well. I've tried lots of things on their menu and it's all good, although nothing is blow-my-socks-off incredible. The Tri-Athlete is good, as is the Floridian French Toast, and the Southwest Crepeggs. I'm not a pancake fan, but my family loves their pancakes. They have some new Quinoa bowls that are ok, but lacking some flavor. The Avocado Toast was underwhelming. I hope the other locations are getting the same updated decor treatment that the Fairway location has- it's very fresh and modern looking. Parking at the Fairway location can be a hassle, and expect a wait here in the mornings, especially on weekends. read more

Good but wasn't Great. I recognized the name from another out of state location and decided to give it a shot. I order the BLT Benedict, my wife ordered the Chickichanga...chickichanga is the reason we have four instead of three stars. Thing is bomb and very well done breakfast fusion. We also split the lemon ricotta pancakes, wish there had been more lemon ricotta cream. Nothing particularly stood out in my Benedict. The hollandaise was rather bland but not gross. Fortunately they still have their Watermelon Sunrise, 10/10 would recommend. Since this is a franchise, this location may have just been off this morning, but nothing really to knock the brand as a whole. read more

Place is always good here, can't go wrong with most of the stuff on this menu, I love the drinks they have here

Happy find! I never leave reviews but I can't not for this fabulous spot. Visiting KC for a week and found this spot on Maps and decided to give it a go- so happy I did! Service was excellent (Thank you Kaylee!), food was delicious and fresh - I ate the BLT Benny, but substituted ham for the bacon. The aesthetic of the restaurant is also amazing. Overall a great find, reasonably priced, amazing service, definitely will come back during my visit! read more

First Watch - BLT Benedict with Ham - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

Overall, great breakfast and service. Had the normal basic eggs, potatoes, bacon and ordered French toast instead of regular toast. Everything came out fresh and our server was attentive and personable. Not usually a big fan of First Watch but this is one I'd come back to. read more

This was my first time at First Watch and I am already planning what I want to order on my next visit! I was worried about seating but when we arrived there were plenty of seating options and no wait. The service was great, our waitress immediately brought out coffee and then brought water at our request. I ordered the steak and egg hash--it's incredible! Seriously, it was SO good! The potatoes, mushrooms, onions, and steak paired so nicely with the egg and the cheese! Wow. Just wow! I've heard a lot about their juice but didn't try it this time. Will definitely visit again! read more

First Watch - Steak and Egg Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

The staff are warm and friendly, the layout of the restaurant is good, and the food is delicious. The coffee is expensive (unlimited refills but it's what I believe is drip coffee rather than espresso); the portions are on the small side; and there are too many menu items, which makes it feel like an applebees or something. My dining companion ordered the french toast with a side of million-dollar bacon (which serves two), but we were not aware that the french toast already comes with a side of bacon, and the server did not alert us to the fact that they were effectively ordering three portions of bacon. A moment to clarify that they were, indeed, after three orders of bacon would have been welcome. Instead we required a box for most of the bacon. My salmon frittata was very delicious but decidedly on the small side for $13. read more

I don't know how much more I can add to these reviews that hasn't already been said. This is THE spot to have breakfast or brunch. The customer service is fast and friendly, and the food is amazing. The pictures posted by First Watch actually look like what you get, which never happens. But, First Watch puts the effort into not just making good food, but making food look good. The waffles are light, fluffy, crunchy, and flavorful, and the eggs are consistently cooked to perfection. All in all, I recommend First Watch. If you like breakfast, you'll like First Watch. They do breakfast right. read more

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I wasn't happy with the quality of the food I was provided. I asked for a superfood kale salad to go and was given a salad with mostly iceberg lettuce. Not sure if this location ran out of kale today but I would have appreciated if they notified me that was the case because the salad was horrible. read more

First Watch - Superfood Kale Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

I almost hate to admit how much I love this place. I'm addicted. First of all: the coffee. It's not your standard restaurant coffee, it's not just drinkable, but it can actually stand on it's own two feet. However, if you like creamer or flavorings they have plenty of half and half, vanilla creamer, and hazelnut creamer on the table. The best part? The fact that they give you an entire pot of coffee...none of this "by the mug full" nonsense or waiting for refills. Everyone has their ideal egg. I love poached, over easy, and occasionally scrambled. Every time, the eggs are fresh and cooked to perfection. Only one time did my poached egg come out with a solidified yolk. I informed the waitress, and within 60 seconds I had a new, perfectly poached egg. (They actually offered to remake the entire eggs benedict meal, but I'm not one to waste food). Speaking of the eggs benedict, it's the best I've ever had. Period. The first time I ordered it, I asked for the smoked turkey and avocado, and have never looked back. The combination of flavors is wonderful, and the portion is such that I can never eat the whole thing. Half order, anyone? Another favorite breakfast item of mine is the avocado, bacon, and tomato skillet. (Yes, I love avocados). A base of potatoes covered in melted cheese and the other ingredients mentioned is a true comfort food. I've also had their breakfast burrito, crepe eggs (sweet and thin), and fresh fruit crepes. All are wonderful, but I can't get over my love affair with the eggs benedict hollandaise sauce! There is no way I can say enough good things about the service or the management to even come close to how stellar they are. The entire waitstaff is friendly, and they have a sense of community and camaraderie that enhances their service to their patrons. Once you've been in a few times, the managers learn your name and the waitstaff remembers your drink order. I'm also the type of person who likes to take my time, and sometimes get some work done after breakfast. Everyone makes sure that you know you can take your sweet time, and leave anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours after you come in. As other reviewers have mentioned, they do get super busy on weekends. But even when they are busy, the wait is usually no more than 10-20 minutes, and the food and service are worth the wait. Overall, this place is a great way to start the day out. I always leave with a smile, prepared to take on the day! read more

First Watch - Muesli Cereal with Vanilla Yogurt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Fairway, Kansas

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This place is some of the best local breakfast in the area. They have a lot of choices for everyone. The breakfast tonics are great! Every one of them. I've had several things, except lunch unfortunately, and I've never had anything I didn't like. The Million Dollar Bacon is sooooooooooo um million dollar! Lol. Eggs are always cooked on point and even when I order to go or curbside, I never have to ask for napkins, butter, jelly, etc. They got you. It used to be difficult to get through to call in but that doesn't seem to be a problem anymore. Plus they have online orders separated and pretty well organized. My only suggestion for improvements would be to make an update to their ordering system so they can enter customized tonic drinks and add "carry out" to your organized food table. I called in my last order and they set it in the "Online orders" section so when I got there, the staff couldn't find it. We found it though and we were all happy. read more