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    First Watch

    4.1 (249 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Blueberry pancake with a side of bacon
    Dore T.

    First watch has an amazing selection of breakfast and lunch items. Their portions are huge. Their pancakes are the size of a dinner plate so unless you're starving one is sufficient. Their bacon is crispy the way I love it. Although I didn't get it today their Bloody Mary is awesome. It's topped with their million dollar bacon. They have a nice selection of healthier options as well. The oatmeal is delicious. Weekends are really busy. I suggest getting the app and getting on the waitlist. When you get there you can breeze past the line. The restaurant is very open with big windows that bring in a lot of natural light.

    Side of potatoes
    Vandana M.

    We've been here multiple times, but this time we got the pancake for the first time. We asked for a mix of chocolate and blueberry pancakes. The recipe used real blueberries and high quality chocolate. It came with a fresh compote. This has been a great pancake experience! Next time I will get just Chocolate pancake and I can already imagine how awesome it will be. Moist, soft and delicious!

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Laur A.

    Came here on our trip's last day for breakfast, because we wanted something hearty before the flight home. We were seated immediately and was greeted with great service. Quite fitting for a morning riser food place. We walked in and felt right at home, a little rustic vibe and the menu looked like newspapers. The food itself was a little pricey for the portion size but everything tasted great. The plates were dressed very nicely, I'll give it that much. I do wish my potatoes were crisped a little more because I do like them crunchy. The french toast hit the spot, and the chile omelet did too.

    Avocado chicken chop salad
    Patrice B.

    Love First Watch! I'm currently on a restricted meal plan and so thankful for this place having many options to fit the mold! I tried the Avocado chicken chop salad and the citrus dressing was the perfect addition! It was a very summery salad which I loved and it was just the right size. The restaurant was busy but we were seated very quickly and our server was prompt with checking in on us. I also like that they have both an inside option and a patio for seating. So glad I stopped in. I hadn't been here since doing takeout during Covid!

    This is what you get when you order out.
    Teresa H.

    The food looks like it was half eaten before it even arrived. I understand COVID changed a lot of things howver, quaity and give a damn should not be one of them. I wish I could give them zero like come on! The standards should be the same for take out!! Because the prices sure do cost more to have it delivered.

    Food was amazing! Kendall gave us great service we will definitely be back to try more!

    Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee
    John S.

    The entry area is super confusing with the pay-out area and greeter stand being separate. When it's busy there will be 2 long lines that tangle together. Atmosphere is hectic but the food is good!

    Deacy T.

    Went for Saturday morning brunch. Restaurant was packed and loud so we sat at the community table. Still got quick and fat service and was in and out in a great time. Really good food and lots of menu options.

    I have ordered here plenty of times, though some times the food was great, most of the time everything comes burnt. I would double check your food before ordering to-go.

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    3 years ago

    Found this spot while traveling for work. I love a fresh, healthy spot. The service was stellar and so was the food.

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    It is way too loud inside. Food is way overpriced. I think I will stick to mom and pop locations from now on.

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    3 years ago

    The service was good, friendly staff, not bad for the price of food, cute little place. I am not sure if we will back or not.

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    Service was amazing and the food was fantastic. Kudos to the team that worked on Saturday morning March the 23rd.

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    3 years ago

    Incredible flavors, choices, staff, at reasonable prices! You can't beat First Watch!

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    Food and service was excellent. Haven't had a meal that I haven't loved. The lemon ricotta pancakes and the morning meditation are great.

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    3 years ago

    My favorite breakfast spot! And the best coffee in town! You can't go wrong whether you're ordering something sweet or something savory.

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    4 years ago

    We found this restaurant on yelp. Best breakfast ever! Service was amazing! Thank you so much. Love, the out a Towners!

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    Food is always good. If you are not an early riser however you miss out. Staff is friendly and attentive.

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    There was a bit of confusion and our name didn't get added to the wait list. A different staff…read moremember recognized we'd been waiting a long time and got us seated immediately. When we sat upstairs, our waitress suggested a few seasonal drinks which I really enjoyed. The food was also really tasty. I love the ambiance inside and all of the woodwork. Definitely a comfortable atmosphere I'd return to! The biggest struggle is the parking lot. Try to come early or it might be too packed.

    A friend and I decided to grab brunch after church. This is a local small business that has been…read morethriving, but I suggested it because I hadn't been in a while. Expect a moderately high energy vibe during peak times. Quick and friendly! The wait was 30 min, as it appeared so many others also had the idea to visit this morning. My friend chose the BYO quesadilla, which was served with sour cream and salsa. She also got a side of fruit. I opted for the BYO omelette. It comes with a bread option, so I went for one of their in-house biscuits with a side of gravy. The onions were a fine dice and well sautéed in my omelette, which was perfect! And the biscuit was just as yummy as I remembered. Good things to note: You pay at the table, with the option to do tap/Apple pay , which I greatly appreciate. Don't forget to get a couple of biscuits to take home and later enjoy with butter and honey.

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    Main dining room

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    Sanctuary Social
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    3.6(95 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    The food is amazing the service is fantastic and the ambience is perfect the biscuits and gravy…read morewere just so magnificent

    I've had two very different experiences with this restaurant -- one solid, one frustrating -- which…read moreaverages out to mediocre at best. My first visit was a takeout order of breakfast tacos that were pretty tasty. Based on that, I was hopeful for a good dine-in experience when I stopped by again recently with my mom for a late breakfast. This is a counter-service spot where you order at the register, grab a number, and seat yourself while they bring the food out. We arrived around 10 AM and it was packed. Despite the crowd, the line moved quickly, but that's where the efficiency ended. Most of the open tables were dirty, so we had to clean one ourselves with napkins. Not ideal. Then came the confusion around drinks. We never received cups after ordering -- despite asking three separate times. First, we were told the cups would come out with our food. When they didn't, we asked the food runner, who said he'd check on it but just disappeared into the kitchen. Finally, we had to go back to the counter a third time just to get cups for the fountain machine. That's a lot of back and forth for something basic. When the food finally arrived, it was lukewarm at best. I ordered two bacon breakfast tacos and a side of smashed potatoes. The tortillas were so hard they were practically inedible -- I ended up tearing pieces off and eating just the egg, bacon, and cheese filling. The potatoes were bland and also cold, like they'd been sitting out too long. It's disappointing because my first experience was solid. I'm hoping this was just an off day, but for nearly $40, this meal didn't feel worth it. The staff seemed overwhelmed and stretched thin, with just a handful of employees trying to juggle too many tasks during a rush. Cleanliness, service, and food temperature all suffered as a result. For now, this location won't be high on my list to return to. There are better breakfast spots in town that don't come with this much hassle.

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    Maple Street Biscuit Company - Steady business but not slammed by any means.

    Steady business but not slammed by any means.

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