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4.2 (431 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Dale B.

I'm prefacing my review that I'm not a breakfast guy. On work days and most weekends my breakfast is a banana, a granola bar and water. As my wife and I were out early last weekend without kids we decided to grab breakfast out and checked out Frist Watch in Gilbert. This was my first time to any First Watch restaurant. The interior is decent sized and has a nice, open, cozy feel to it. I liked the natural light coming in and the simple wood floors and light color scheme. They looked busy, but we were able to be seated right away at a 2-top next to the window. Our server arrived promptly and took our order. She was friendly and helped us go over the menu and the seasonal fare. I just ordered two eggs, potatoes, an English muffin and the chicken apple sausage (as recommended). My wife got a more elaborate meal adorned by a fruit cup and coffee. The food came out in about 10 minutes. It's hard to rate some basic things I ordered because it's hard to make them bad or incredible. However, the potatoes were not good...they were cold and they were bland (no seasonings, no onion or peppers mixed in). I also did not like the apple chicken sausage. I should have tried their Million Dollar Bacon instead...it was right there in the name telling me to order it! When the waitress came back at the end of our meal and saw that I didn't eat the sausage or half my potatoes, she didn't say a word, just scooped up the plate the laid the bill down on the table. $45 for 2 for breakfast that I enjoyed less than my banana and granola bar breakfasts at home for $2. Thanks, First Watch, for the reminder why I typically don't eat breakfast out of my house.

Kids Granola Bowl
Shannon W.

The atmosphere is a little loud but in a good way, lots of happy people talking about life or whatever. Our server Ocean was so awesome. Seriously one of the best servers I've had while dining anywhere. Very knowledgeable and patient. And the food was so good! My son enjoyed his granola, my husband had the maple bacon croissant sandwich and I had the pumpkin pancake breakfast. Will definitely be back! Oh and the honey caramel coffee was one of my favorite parts too!

What's left of the traditional breakfast.
Eydie R.

Let's get one thing straight... The service is outstanding! Sarah, our waitress was outstanding! The food was well seasoned and delicious and the coffee was great!. There's a wonderful kind of vibe radiating off of everyone we encountered here. The staff always greets you with beautiful smiles and I love being asked how my morning is going so far. They seem to really care. Now on to what we ordered: I had the Traditional breakfast and my husband ordered the Trifecta and as I mentioned above both dishes were outstanding! My plate was almost empty before I realized I didn't take a picture so here's what was left of it. I'm glad I tried something different because I usually order Avocado Toast which is delicious as well. We will definitely be back!

All the things!
Jon H.

I've been to a number of First Watch locations, but I heard this one was one has significant flare and energy so we checked it out. We were greeted quickly with smiles and taken to our table. The staff are super friendly! The store was clean and inviting. I ordered the Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast which was amazing! The gingerbread cookie crumbles was the perfect touch. Also grabbed some grits which I loved...nice and buttery, my fav. We ordered the Million Dollar bacon and of course the Holey Donuts with Nutella. Everything was delicious and we walked away full and satisfied. On a scale of 1 to 10, First Watch is a great breakfast spot that I'll continue to frequent...I kinda like it.

Maple Bacon Croissant Sandwich
Gina O.

The fall menu is out!! We had a wonderful breakfast outside on the patio. The service was quick, efficient, our server was very helpful. The restaurant was clean and welcoming.

Chikichanga with breakfast potatoes cooked to perfection.
Vanessa B.

We tried something's on the seasonal menu and it was delicious. The Chipotle Steak Hash and the Banana Brittle French toast. Not overly done or too sweet. Nicely done kitchen staff. Also a shout out to Jayliegh for making the chalkboard menu! Nice work! Great hand writing skills. Sending

Highly recommend!

Excellent service from my server Kaitlin today at First Watch. She was incredibly attentive, prompt and polite. She kept me updated on my food. Fantastic service and great food, i highly recommen!

Lemon blueberry cornbread & watermelon wake up DELICIOUS
Jessie P.

This place never disappoints. Their seasonal juices are always on point. The Watermelon Wake Up might be the best juice I've had here. Super refreshing and highly addictive. I went with the traditional French toast with mixed berry compote. It was perfectly done. I added a side of crispy bacon. I really appreciate that they bring out warm syrup in a glass container. Small details like that truly make a difference. We shared the blueberry lemon cornbread and it was incredible. Rich, flavorful, and easily passes as dessert. A perfect shareable. My girlfriend's son had the Tres Leches French Toast and said it was absolutely delicious. Their menu is strong all around. I've tried several dishes and nothing ever disappoints. Service is quick and polite. I also love that you can pay through the QR code at the table or go up front when you're ready to leave. It keeps things easy and efficient. I always feel good bringing clients here. Great food, solid service, and an overall fantastic spot.

Breakfast Fresh Seasonal Potatoes
Grace C.

I love first watch and their breakfast menu. I got their seasonal breakfast sandwich and it was delicious. It was a bit messy and because it was so messy the bun became a little soggy. Despite that the flavor was still delicious. The bacon was cooked perfectly. Service was great and I enjoyed the ambiance of this location. I would recommend getting there early if you don't want to have a wait. I arrived at 8:30 and when I left around 10 there was a line out the door.

Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich with lemon dressed salad and side of potatoes with Bacon and Cheese sauce
Mikey S.

Don't sleep on the roast beef and havarti sandwich!!! The Parmesan crusted sourdough is fantastic and adding the cheese sauce and bacon to the potatoes is the only way to do it. My biggest critique of FW has been and always will be that the potatoes are not crispy, like at all. But get them this way and problem solved.

Side Fresh Seasonal Potatoes
Ashley C.

AMAZING BREAKFAST! i haven't been to first watch in a couple of years and it was just as good as i remembered. i love this breakfast spot because i feel like they offer healthier options than other brunch places. everything is perfectly balanced and delicious! i got the fresh squeezed orange juice - and it's definitely fresh! for food, i ordered the trifecta with scrambled eggs, the chicken sausage (which is very good) and the belgian waffle! the waffle comes with a delicious berry compote too! and i also got a side of potatoes. everything is seriously great and i highly recommend to anyone. we came to this location on a sunday around 10am they were busy, so definitely add yourself to the waitlist before heading over! ambiance was nice and bright space, and has some noise, but nothing crazy. i also believe our server was ian, and he was awesome! we will be back, thank you!

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Nikki A.

First Watch is one of our favorite breakfast restaurants. The staff is always friendly. It is usually pretty clean at this location. We come super early when it is more chill; if you come later there may be a wait. I usually get the Avocado Toast with over easy eggs. My husband has a sweet tooth, he loves their giant pancakes. We always end up splitting the Million Dollar Bacon (hardwood smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle). I like that they leave a pot of coffee at your table. I often get a fresh juice as well; the Purple Haze (lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender) is not only tasty, it is also quite lovely to look at. A seasonal menu is offered. Sign up for emails, they will buy you breakfast for your birthday.

Watermelon refresher (seasonal menu June 2024)

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The food is so tasty here!! but there is always a wait unfortunately. it's a very chill environment, super clean. I love it!!

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Good food and service. Definitely be back again. We had the trifecta and sausage biscuit, good portions.

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Do they have a nice kitchen?

Their kitchen is nice. It's open and you can see the chefs moving around back there from most tables. It's nothing fancy but it is a nice kitchen.

Do they have Gluten free pancakes?

I do not see gluten free pancakes on the menu. Only multigrain.

Do they have Apple Pay?

Yes they do!

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes but only a few tables.

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