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    3.6 (98 reviews)
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    Healthy Turkey omelette
    Dyana P.

    This was my first time at First Watch, we went on a Sunday right when they opened and there was about a half hour wait. But you can get in line from their app at home. Food and service were fantastic it was a great place for a group gift exchange. We had a party of 6. I ordered the healthy Turkey omelet and the kale tonic juice. Both were excellent. I appreciate that the menu listed calorie count because I am currently tracking my I take so it made dining out easy for me

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    AnneMarie G.

    I'll start off with that the staff was so sweet. They were very very busy and the staff took really good care of us. The prices were a bit higher, but that's normal for a place like this. Everything tasted pretty good. We sat outside and I'm thankful we did. The inside was so full it looked cramped and it was very loud walking through the restaurant. Going outside we didn't have to wait for our table at all. The outside area is covered and they have heaters and fans. You are next to the Main Street which is woodruff rd. Tends to loud a bit here or there. We had a pretty good experience

    The sister had avocado toast & I had the BLT eggs Benedict. I know you see the glisten on that bacon. That glisten is called happiness.
    Sheena B.

    Why was everything fresh & delicious? From the bacon to the service baby. Excellent! I can't wait to revisit Greenville in the summer so I can come back!! Don't add salt & pepper...taste it first!

    Communal bar for single and quick seating!
    Tim N.

    Back in the day, did you ever go out on a date with a really good looking person only to find out that you just didn't click? Me neither - but my wife has and she described it to me. That's is how I have felt about First Watch - but this was our second date. I didn't review the first one. The people are pleasant, the space is open, there is even a counter service bar for individual diners, dining alone. Coffee is hot and a pitcher of coffee is on our table in addition to a bottle of cold water, so refills are easy. Self-service or full service, the refills are on the ready and the wait staff does check in regularly. We visited at about 10AM on a Tuesday. The restaurant was medium busy. We were immediately and cheerfully greeted and seated. We were quickly served iced water and hot coffee. The service was very good, so we tipped well. Everything seems great! But I just didn't like the food. Both times. It almost is as if the food is plated for appearance and not for flavor? Well at least the hash that I had, but more on that later. My wife had just scrambled eggs and a biscuit. Literally two side items, and each was $5 range. I had the Spring Menu special Tacos Al Pastor hash, since it was a mid-morning brunch type deal. This is described as: "Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, crispy pork al pastor, pineapple, fresh avocado, house-pickled red onions, Cotija cheese, cilantro and lime crema. Served with a side of warm tortillas." The problem is that none of the flavors of al pastor really meshed together. The ratio of any other ingredient to the potato was off, with potatoes being much more of the dish, comparatively. But the dish looked awesome. The eggs were cooked over medium, covered in the Cotija cheese and the purple onions contrasted with the green avocado to make it very appealing. I just didn't get the al pastor flavor from it as a "composed" dish. And it was $13-14 range. We also had to try the "Million Dollar Bacon" which is 4 strips of hardwood smoked bacon with brown sugar, black & cayenne pepper and maple syrup - but it's not a million dollars, only $6, otherwise known as $1.50 per strip of bacon. It was good, but the bacon could've been crisper. I'm probably coming back and will find something simpler next time (the menu is extensive). I am sure that FW has their audience, especially the brunch crowd, with great fandom, but to me it was just okay. If this was a food presentation contest, hands down a winner, but it also needs to deliver flavor commensurate with the appearance.

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    Marita S.

    Great friendly service from Chandler!!! Delicious breakfast and dark roast coffee. I like the ambiance and energy here . Lots of hungry and satisfied customers for sure!!!

    Caroline W.

    I love First Watch-every location we've visited is amazing. Delicious food, cozy coffee, and a wide variety of different menu options. Our server was kind, happy, and attentive. The ambience is aesthetic, bright, and perfect for meeting someone for breakfast or brunch. I wish I could go weekly!

    Million-dollar bacon (top) & chicken avocado chop salad (bottom)
    Reyna R.

    I loved this place! We loved it so much that we came here twice during our six-day trip to South Carolina. I am so glad that we have one close to home as well. We tried a combination of sweet and savory items. Their lemon blueberry cornbread (summer special) was delicious, and I am usually not a fan of citrus-flavored pastries, it was not dry at all and the lemony butter made it even better. Their chicken avocado chop salad, protein bowl, and breakfast sandwich were full of flavor and so filling. The grilled muffin that came with the oatmeal was such a fun surprise (had never heard of muffins being grilled before). Their fresh pressed juices like the kale tonic and lavender haze were also absolutely delicious. It's a great place to get breakfast or lunch with your friends or family. Our server, Logan, was absolutely wonderful and made sure to give us some great recommendations and was very welcoming.

    Chorizo omelette with mushrooms.

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    Food is always delicious! Service is quick. We highly recommend. Staff works quickly and waits are usually quick due to this speed!

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    11 months ago

    Excellent food. Little disappointed in service. Never checked to see if I needed more tea. I drink a lot and that is a pet peeve of mine.

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    Love the variety of food. Service was very good & they accommodated 10 of us with no problems. Everyone enjoyed their food.

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    Great fresh juices, waffles, soup, potatoes and veggie sandwiches. I love going to First Watch.

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    The service was kind and relatively quick I love quality and flavorful breakfast food

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