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    3.5 (71 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Annette M.

    The restaurant has completely transformed from when it was a dark Irish Pub place. It is light and bright with a huge amount of seating. I was surprised how empty it was on a Saturday morning. It did get busier by the time we left so maybe they weren't overstaffed. I counted at least ten servers standing around chatting. The bathroom could have been cleaner. Food was good and exactly as ordered. I started with a fresh green juice called Kale Tonic and it was really refreshing. I also had the BLT Benedict but subbed gluten free toast for the ciabatta it is usually served on. Someone other than our server brought out the food (pet peeve) so I had to ask her if it was gluten free bread (better safe than sorry). My husband had Biscuits and Gravy with eggs and potatoes. He said it was good but nothing special. He was grumpy because the waitress brought the check while he was still eating and he had to stop to explain he had a birthday coupon so she had to see it and re-figure the bill (pet peeve). I don't blame him for not wanting to eat cold food.

    John M.

    Went on a Saturday morning to redeem a birthday BOGO offer. The Geneva Illinois location is huge. There were more staff than there were customers which was surprising for a Saturday morning. They have their regular menu items as well as Seasonal Specials plus a juice bar and iced coffee bar. Unfortunately drink prices were not listed on their menu. Service is very fast...almost too fast since they were not crowded. My wife had the Kale Tonic Fresh Juice which she said was very tasty .Since she is Gluten Free she had the BLT Benedict on gluten free bread for no additional charge. It comes with fresh greens. I had the Biscuits and Gravy with eggs and seasoned potatoes. Very good..nothing special about this dish but still satisfying. We received our check as we were halfway thru our meal which was surprising and it seemed the staff was more interested in taking amongst themselves than the customers. With so many breakfast areas in the area, I might go back for lunch next time as breakfast was just OK.

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    Rupali K.

    Big space and no wait on the weekend. Avoid any seats across the door as you feel cold air from the door. Our server was nice. But the food was not that great. Not much options for vegan. You get free coffee pot, but no other hot coffee selection. We have ordered a veggie omelet. Also ordered a market hash skillet with quinoa and no mozerlla. It was dry for me. May be the modification I have made to make it more to my taste did not work well. Bread was thick and felt dry.

    Pork schnitzel special with potato pancakes and spaetzle.
    Paul H.

    Sunday 2:15pm during The Bears game. Parking lot is a bit small. We both had the October special (see picture). Crispy pork plus large portions. had to roll ourselves out of the place after lunch! TV's to view in both rooms. Always a Favorite in Gilbert, Illinois.

    french toast with a side of bacon
    Edward P.

    food is always decent here. parking a little rough, tight spots but there's a bunch at least around the side too. one big open room, some interesting south of the border menu items and your normal american fare. i went with the french toast this time. it was pretty good....the potatoes are so so, some just are too big and then cooked in the middle enough, cubed. bacon is alright...it's pretty hit or miss, but if u are over there and wanna give it a try i'd say do it. but definitely not that big of portions for what u pay and nothing really special about the atmosphere. service is good, i like that leave a pot of coffee on the table. i like the plates too.

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    Miranda C.

    Good breakfast! Place was busy, but we added our names to the virtual line and were seated quickly once we arrived. Will go back again! PROS: -Great menu! Was hard to decide on what to order. Happy with the healthy, pescatarian options :) -Spacious. Even though there were a lot of people, we didn't feel super close to the customers next to our table. -Convenient checkout process. You take your bill up to the host once you're done! -Nice location with tons of parking. CONS: -Our waitress was not friendly. -Pricey.

    Me and the Duck. Enjoying a americano coffee and a chocolate mint doughnut. Made fresh.to order. Fast and fresh!

    A very good donut and coffee for under $10.00 Fast custom donut. Cool place to enjoy your day at.

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    Neilly B.

    First time trying this place and it impressed me it had a juice bar while you wait. The food was very reasonable and great portions. The hot chocolate is yummy and the million dollar bacon had great flavor. I order a skillet and it was seasoned perfectly. My husband got the waffle and it was full flavor and light. Will definitely go again the place is decorated modern and has an outside dining area for summer as well. Great atmosphere

    First Watch dining area - not busy enough to justify the level of chaos on this day.

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    1 year ago

    My first time at this location. Very pretty decor and clean. Loved the blue in the barstools and straws and also loved the Geneva artwork!

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    Food was delicious, the service was great, the only thing I didn't like was the noise level in the restaurant.

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    Always an enjoyable eating experience and good menu selections are healthy too! Don't have anymore to add but give it a try

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    2 years ago

    Food was subpar, service was good‍ Not a place you remember when thinking about good brunch spots in the Tri-Cities area.

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    2 years ago

    Good food. Great service. Servers remember their return customers. Unfortunately it is very loud when they are busy.

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