staci was a amazing server. she explained the whole menu and gave suggestions on what we should get. we will definitely be back to see her. Food was amazing As well we got the banana French toast and we got the limited time steak bowl so delicious read more

* $$ FOOD: Always tasty and with generous portions; sadly our waitress failed to bring one or two items (chicken apple sausage left in the kitchen) for one of our party's plate. Otherwise everyone had very enjoyable food offerings. SERVICE: We were seated at 11:05 for brunch and it was apparent that our waitress was overwhelmed or had too many tables. Unfortunately First Watch continues to serve excellent coffee but milk is presented in miniature "milk jugs" from a bygone era, each holding less milk than a thimble. We were given 3 thimbles for four guests. We asked at once for more "thimbles" knowing we are coffee devotees and were eager for more. Minutes later a bus from Shell Pointe (we think) dropped off 15 (!) elderly folks setting up on about 4 tables, and we were astonished to see our harried waitress take that collection to waitress that group. Two other waitresses divided up so we had more than one server. Truthfully it was 11:50 before more thimbles of milk arrived. Dreadful. Awful. AMBIANCE: Average to above average. Not terribly loud, thankfully. SUMMARY: We have enjoyed First Watch ever since they opened their 4 places in the county. This was such a problem experience that we may just try different locations since the overall food and charges are well within normal limits. This may have been a day when one or more staff failed to come to work making our experience with waitresses to be so problematic. read more

I went to First Watch with my daughter for lunch. I drink a lot of iced tea and my server Stacie hooked me up and even brought me a tea to go! The food was great as usual and our server was AWESOME. Stacie also made my daughter's honey crunch iced coffee and she said it was amazing! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

My wife and I went into first watch today for the first time. our server stacie did a amazing job on explaining the menu and recommended the kale tonic witch I got and my wife also got the pineapple express. They were both amazing. I also got the bec sandwitch and my wife got the steak hash which our server also told us that both of the were her favorites. She's a wonderful server and you can definitely tell she likes what she does. She offered us a $50 gift card and you get $10 First Watch bucks but we live out of town so we didn't get one this time. We will definitely be back to this location and hope Stacie will still be there so we can make sure she waits on us. read more

Great Experience. Genesis was an excellent server! We have been to this restaurant several times and always had a good experience.

This site allows very little....so a special night out with my daughter was really substandard. Long wait (seated at 6:30 and left close to 10 pm), soggy sandwiches, and an expensive appetizer we had to wrap ourselves on wet lettuce. There's more but not enough room. People seem to love this place......?? read more

Great food, great service, it's my go-to place for a dependable, delicious breakfast. The coffee sucks, so I always have my coffee before going there. I've complained about the coffee for years. My daughter is a barista, and she agrees about that. But I keep going back because the food is so good, and the wait staff takes very good care of me. read more

The food was good and hot. The atmosphere was nice a little loud in there because it echoes, but it was very pleasant hour. Staff was excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection. read more

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Our waiter was wonderful and the hostess was so fun..loved our food which was the quiche that came with fruit and this amazing cinnamon roll. My sister-in-law got the eggs Benedict, which she said was the best she had . You are given a cup when you order coffee and you pick which kind out of 6 different coffees. We sat outside and it was a great experience. Ice tea was really good. Next door is Norman love store and 2 women shops that are fun to visit. read more

Been here a few times and it's always been a great experience. Staff is always friendly, food has always been so good! Even when there is a wait, it's not along one. Lots of healthy choices on menu as well! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

Came here this past Saturday and had a delicious breakfast. Their cold brew is on point! I had the salmon omelet and I did like it however everyone else that I was with their meal looked sooo much better haha guess I gotta go back soon. The waitress really didn't talk to us much. She seemed annoyed that we were even there ‍ I would definitely suggest calling abs making a reservation before you leave your house read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

I went to First Watch for breakfast and was immediately greeted by friendly smiling staff. I was seated right away and throughout my visit, I had never really had to wait too long for anything. My drink would start getting low and it would get replaced. Great Service!! I liked how they had a variety of different healthy options to choose from. I ordered the A.M. Superfoods Bowl which was absolutely delicious!! Overall, great experience!! read more

First Watch - A.M. Superfoods Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

Love this place. Whenever we really need that really good brunch thing. This is one of our go-To spots. Who wouldn't love their stuff good service and a great vibe read more

Quickly seated, quickly served for lunch. Ham and Gruyère Melt. Love that combo, with 1/2 Cobb salad. Everything was tasty and delicious. Emory was a good server. Jamal, the manager, came over and said hello. read more

Not a good experience. Ordered the pumpkin pancakes. They were breaking apart on the plate, not good. The churros were also not good. Long wait for maple syrup, meanwhile my pancakes were getting colder and colder. Bad experience. We mentioned it on the way out, but front desk ignored that and just rang us out. We won't be back. Disappointed. read more

Very nice experience. Especially when your daughter pays for it (she had a gift card which covered most - lol). I had the Breakfast Tacos. Excellent! Lots of food. She had the Eggs Benedict. Too much for her to finish. And of course we shared a plate of Million Dollar Bacon. Delicious! Service is fast and attentive. OH! and I almost forgot - the coffee is excellent. read more

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Our favorite first watch! So much better than the one on university plaza drive, worth the drive. Food was bussin! Servers were so friendly and got our orders right. They are very busy on a Sunday but we only had a 5-10 min wait. There was only a few wilted leafs in my salad. The chickichanga was cooked perfectly and looked photo worthy. The people in the kitchen care about how the food tastes and that is so rare. The padded benches are actually comfortable unlike most first watches. It's right next to Ember. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

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An absolute must if you're in the area! Came for Saturday brunch and they brought us straight back, no wait even though they were bustling! Such a cool ambiance. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict, million dollar bacon, California skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

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Love the barbacoa Breakfast Tacos . Service was really good and the staff was very attentive. Chill type of vibe. read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Breakfast Tacos + Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

First Watch in Ft. Myers...this little gem has a well kept secret. We came here about a year ago and every time we go to Ft. Myers we stop by for some of their refreshing Morning Glory drink. This time like all the other times in town we picked up a few juices and cups of coffee to start our day. Are they social distancing? Yes, they are. Are they cleaning after every guest? Yes, they are. Do the employees have masks? Yes, they do. Are they doing outdoor seating? Not sure. Are we hoping to go again the next time we are in town? Yes, we are. We may not eat at the restaurant because lately we haven't been eating out, but we will definitely pick up some drinks. read more

First Watch - Safety first, please. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

Delicious breakfast/ brunch eats. Saturday mornings are popular! Plan on waiting a little bit to get your seat and for food to arrive. Highly suggest ordering a fun breakfast drink to sip on while your wait. read more

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We came here for breakfast on Saturday because First Watch has good food and a big selection which will satisfy everyone's palate. We had been to this location a couple times as it is the closet location coming from Cape Coral/North Fort Myers. As soon as we walked in, we felt the harvest season. They updated their seasonal items and of course the pumpkin pie spice creamer were already here for your coffee. I ordered the braised short rib benedict and I really liked it. The pickled onions and arugula brought the benedict to the next level. Everyone was happy with their food, bacon and coffee. read more

First Watch - killing the bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

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Well I have had three breakfasts there. The problem I have is two out if the three the eggs have to be sent back for overdone. The potatoes have been, underdone. The next time I went my request was crispy thinking that would solve the problem. But it didn't. Still undercooked inside. I am not sure at this point if I will go back. Plenty of other places to get breakfast. read more

My husband and I visited the College Parkway location. This was our first visit and we were not disappointed. Our server was awesome. The food was great. I believe Toni is the name of our server. We will definitely be back! Thanks to the whole team especially kitchen staff for my last minute subs. I forgot to take a pic of my drink so this one is from the internet. The drink has tons of health benefits and enough vodka to make it not boring. This is my new favorite spot. Thanks guys read more

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I had reviewed another location of First Watch. In that review I noted the food was good, and everything else (service, prices, cleanliness) about the restaurant was fine. However, there was one big problem: they don't serve hash browns, but rather "seasoned potatoes," and they were super salty...to the point that I couldn't finish them. Well, at this First Watch location, they got it all right. The pancakes were delicious as usual, and the potatoes were not overly seasoned like previously. My wife got a chicken sandwich and salad, and she said it was also very tasty. The server, Marisa, was very friendly and helpful, and made the visit even more enjoyable. This First Watch is now my go to place to get breakfast. read more

Perfect spot for brunch in FM. I came here on a visit from Chicago based on their Yelp pictures and it did not disappoint! The menu has so many great options and fresh juices. A few things could have been better (less than clean glasses at the table, a few of my potatoes were undercooked) but I would definitely come here again. read more

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Great experience today. Emory did a great job with my older mom. very kind and helpful. we'll be back.

I've been wanting to try this place out for months as I heard great things about their breakfast! This was my first visit and I must say, I'm in love! First of, the place is very clean and inviting, servers are friendly and menu options can satisfy anybody! I opted for a smoked salmon eggs benedict and it was ahhhh-mazing! My friend had a regular egg and sausage breakfast and loved his as well. The prices are reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. Food came out pretty fast, service was attentive. It was hard to choose the items because everything looked incredible and I wanted it all lol! But trust me, they have just as many super duper healthy things as indulgent so do yourself a favor and go to First Watch for breakfast, you will love it! read more

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Stopped in today saw a few new things on the menu so I gave them a try. Gingerbread donut holes with two dipping sauces as a starter and Barbacoa Benedict . It's always frustrating when you order a Starter and it comes out with the meal I know it's breakfast but the holes were awesome sweet and cooked to perfection and would have been a great warm up to the main meal. Now on to the Benedict it sounded beautiful poached eggs, braised beef ciabatta bread with Hollandaise and a side of lemon greens! What came out was two eggs cooked hard as a rock ciabatta bread burnt and greens that could not have had any dressing. I just don't understand who let's food leave the kitchen that is not correct. Poached eggs runny yolks should be always correct I know I might be picky but owners managers make sure your line cooks and kitchen manager outs out a good product! read more

Consistently amazing breakfast/brunch with lots of options! Whether you are looking for something in the healthier side or looking to indulge, first watch has something for you! Their large menu has both lunch and breakfast items that are served from open-close. A few of my go-to favorites are the avocado toast which is served with a thick layer of smashed avocado, eggs and lemon wedges. The elevated egg sandwich is a little more indulgent with bacon, avocadoand is absolutely delicious! The pancakes are also a must try and are HUGE! The coffee is strong and bottomless, they will even give you a to-go cup when you head out! read more

First Watch - Great way to start the day! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

The idea of take out is convenience and speed. To not allow phoned in take out is a complete joke. While driving they wanted me to place an order online...I explained I would need to pull over. I asked if they could possibly help and take the order over the phone. Asked to even speak to a manager thinking this had to be a joke. The manager said they do not take orders over the phone and wished me a good day. I won't be back... what a joke. I called Crave and they happily took my order. read more

Had delivery/takeout. Delicious like always. No issues. So much food. Cooked well. Prepared well. Great service. read more

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This is my absolute favorite brunch place! My mom and I always visit when I'm home from college, and leave feeling healthy, happy, and satisfied. The customer service is always wonderful too. Over the years of coming, we've had a number of different waiters and waitresses, and they are always perky, fast, and helpful. They occasionally change their layout, so it's fun to see the updates. It's always very clean! There's an open kitchen and you can see how nice they keep everything. I LOVE their avocado toast and scrambles. The bread and muffins are great! Recently, I found out I have a gluten allergy - so substituting the bread has been easy (I personally like ordering the greens- the light dressing is perfect). I recommend the Bacado Omelet or Frittata Rustica (easy to make paleo/gluten friendly) for healthier options. The TriFecta is great too if you're wanting something light. Pro-Tip: You can ask for your omelet scrambled, I like that so my toppings are in every bite (not that they ever skimp on toppings anyway) You also can't go wrong with their juices. My mom and I like to split the morning meditation or kale tonic, and they bring it in separate glasses for us (we feel like a whole one each is just too filling). Their ice tea is great - and they will bring you a to go cup if you want to take your refill with you. I love eggs, so I rarely get lunch - but my boyfriend likes doing a half sandwich/soup or salad and he's only said good things about everything he's tried. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

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The service was great. Good is delicious, price is reasonable and the place was clean with a friendly atmosphere

Well I would give you an excellent review for the food but what's good if you forget to include the syrup for the pancakes I drove 4 miles to pick up the food I called 10 times and nobody answered really bad I'm not going to drive back there or should I place and order for syrup ? I think I deserve a refund for the pancakes if you'd just answer the phone but you don't read more

Someone showed me this place & then I took my family. Everyone was so pleased with the food! There is something for everyone here. Service was on it and it had a clean, comfortable, & fresh atmosphere. read more

First watch has always been a solid four-star restaurant, since it opened in Fort Myers long ago. The manager of the College Parkway location was the best I've seen at a First Watch. Two or three months ago she moved to one of the Naples Stores. I was concerned. Slowly, I've seen changes that have taken this location below the average service given by other first watch locations. A few minutes ago, my fears were realized. The get up and go attitude, that used to be so prevalent at this location, has gotten up and gone! What a shame. This business oriented location only had half of their tables occupied during the lunch hour on a Friday. Wow, the business people must have found it to be too slow. I was in a hurry. Cool not as many people...right? Not this time. We spent 15 minutes awaiting a server, the last five of which I was leaning out into the aisle to gain someone's attention, to NO avail. Finally, we split and, as my partner said, came to a restaurant that actually wanted our business. Sad. read more

If you support local business and those who buy locally then you need to stop by. The menu focuses on breakfast so you should stop for breakfast or brunch. There are 8 sandwiches on the menu and you can add seasoned potatoes for $2.99. It's clean and bright and most tables seat 4. I ordered the pick 2 which was only $7.79 for 1/2 sandwich and salad. Nice price for lunch, and the sandwiches were $9.29 and came with soup or salad. You can feel good when you leave because you are healthy and supported your local growers. read more

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The rating should really be closer to 3.5 but it doesn't get a 4 star simply because the portion size to cost factor isn't up to par with other 4 star places I've been to. I had the barbacoa Benedict and my gf had the avocado toast. Let's take a step back. The place is nice, clean, open. Feels like a real kitchen that uses fresh ingredients. The biggest reason I knew this was that they literally have the word fresh written on everything. Even the wall has it written in large print. ok already! I get it, it's fresh. They have interesting drink combos (fresh ... of course, juices and culinary drink blends) I didn't try any of them. The server was quick and good, she was friendly. Food came fast. Price was around $10-12 a person. The barbacoa Benedict was tasty but not worth the price. Beef was tender and had a good flavor, but it was such a small portion, maybe a tacos worth of meat, on a bread, smaller than half of an Italian roll. Then some mixed greens which were...yea I'm not even gonna say it haha ...fresh But honestly it was like any other mixed greens, nothing special. And that was the meal. It was small and I was still very hungry when I was done. I wouldn't order it again. My gf did like the avocado toast but she wasn't feeling well and didn't want to finish her meal so I finished it off for her and i can say that the sandwich was on very soft buttery bun that was good, bacon was legit, her meal came with potatoes and was much heartier. Either way we kind of both agreed that it didn't compete with other places we had been to for around the same price. It's tasty food, maybe we will give another location a shot. read more

I do not know what's going on with this location but we just experienced the biggest buzzkill. We were all set out to enjoy an early morning breakfast and headed to First Watch which we've considered really reliably great - we've been to a number of their locations across the country. Man the wheels totally fell off today. The power bowl was desperately in need of a sauce or a dressing - instead there was a huge heap of just quinoa and few vegetables or legumes... just an egg.. BORRRRING My kale and mozzarella frittata looked so promising but after a few bites I realized it was true: I was eating GRIT. The crunch and mouthfeel was sandlike and it was clear - they neglected to properly wash their kale. When the waitress brought back another one after I had notified her of the problem, SAME. So. Much. Grit!! They clearly weren't taking me seriously, so I gave up, went home, and made my own dirt-free eggs. 2 stars for having a normally good product and they did serve us some killer beet-turmeric-pineapple juices, but First Watch Ft Myers needs to WATCH their kale cleaning more closely!! read more