It's gotta be the chain...... I've had a bad experience at the other location which was quickly rectified..... thanks Brentwood.... Now because of how great Brentwood is I started frequenting the one in Hermitage (as it's not even a block away from my office) It's pouring rain/snow mix I call on my way to work for pick up I get there & specifically ask if all my food is in here ( I order the same thing & these boxes aren't the norm) the hostess asks a server who reassured us everything was there..... after I leave I realize it's not all there I call & they tell me to come back I didn't have the time so I gotta ripped off for $22 & I'm still hungry..... BE ADVISED read more

First Watch - English Muffin & Fresh Fruit...... YUMMY!!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

Favorite brunch spot!! Definitely recommend!!! We are vacationing from Michigan, and a friend told us about this spot! My boyfriend is a very picky eater and he requested we come back later in the week!! Staff is friendly! read more

We've had so many issues at this location. The customer service is awful and the food is never as good as other first watches. Hermitage is trying to bring in nice restaurants but unfortunately the people running it aren't up to par. Do better read more

Excellent, healthy and delicious high quality selections! Worth the trip and the money!

Fantastic. Just a super yummy and dependable breakfast/lunch spot. I love their bread and their seasonal specials. And a carafe of coffee with flavored cream available? Not to mention great service. Perfection. Don't hesitate to try it. I'm sure you won't be disappointed. read more

First watch is always great. Somehow our names got skipped and several people were seated before us but the food was still great as always.

Best breakfast and lunch in Hermitage. The wait and waiting area is small and in organized but the food and service is fantastic!

I tried First Watch's Churizo Tostadas. They were awesome. I also had the Tomato Basil soup . It was so good I ordered a bowl to go.

I loved this place in Omaha NE. It was my go to place. It's a franchise business. This one in Hermitage is nothing like it. The food comes out slow. The quality is marginal. The noise in the place is so terrible you have to scream at the person next to you. Very over priced. read more

For starters, I've never heard of First Watch, and drove right past it on my first attempt to meet someone there for brunch today.. The nitty gritty-- been to every kind of breakfast place possible-- buffet, high dollar, cheap, ... even places that need to be closed .... This is a great place in Hermitage .. (In a new strip mall next to AT&T and MellowVape)... Rustic loft decor with hardwood flooring, weathered-look benches, chalkboard signs all around, brown paper menu, that rustic type of decor... Verdict: great food and atmosphere... That's the greatest takeaway here-- small tables dominate the floor plan (very few booths) and only one bathroom stall per gender but the flexibility of free standing tables makes it a great choice for groups of varying sizes ... (Office lunch!!!).... However If it's peak meal time expect a small wait... Service is good and getting better... Hot chocolate is chocolaty not watery .... !! I had a Belgian waffle and my table mates had eggs and omelets... Clean plates all around ... !! We'll be back. read more

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Always great service, their kale tonic is delicious, farm veg omelet is so good. Brioche french toast is amazing. It's bright, kinda loud, but comfy enough, with modern rustic no-fuss decor. Nice big booths fit 6 adults comfortably. Best brunch in Donelson-Hermitage area. TIP: download their online app to "get in line," it's basically like call-ahead seating. Otherwise be prepared to wait in a small crowded space for 45min to an hour. They could use more parking. Also annoying, you pay up front at the hostess stand right where people are entering and exiting the place. That part is kind of a cluster, but I'm persnickety (years in the restaurant biz will do that). read more

I love love love first watch it is always busy and the workers are very nice and the food is excellent! The prices are a little high and you can express that for the good quality of food that they have. 10/10 recommend. The only thing I found that I didn't like was the cramped it was. read more

Food is good but expect to wait. Service is slow. Coffee is way over priced. Better options around for better prices.

Not that great of service, but I'd still give that maybe 2 stars. But they couldn't even make toast right. Eggs were dry and sausage was also burnt but I hated to be such a bother so I just ask for another piece of toast and get one just as burnt. First watch is one of my FAVORITE places to eat at but I'm definitely not coming back to this one. While first watch is more expensive than your usual brunch/breakfast place the quality of food and service makes up for it but this one doesn't hold up that up very well, so I felt like my money wasn't well spent. Just go to another one. read more

Huge menu of delish options....super hard to pick. Everyone in my party was very happy with their breakfast. I got the Farmhouse Skillet Scramble with big, buttery toast. Can't go wrong with whatever you pick. read more

I have been here a couple of times and I think this is quickly becoming my favorite breakfast/brunch place. The food is delicious and if you or someone with whom you are dining has special dietary needs, this place is very accommodating. I was on the whole 30 challenge the first time I ate here and ended up with a delicious, compliant meal. On this visit I had no such restriction so: pancakes, pancakes, pancakes! Did I mention the food is delicious? Yeah? It bears repeating. The only downside is that it is generally super busy which means long wait times and extremely loud environment. I actually had to scream my order three times at the waiter and he still barley heard me (which is why I do pickup now). If you can tolerate the crowds and noise, the atmosphere of First Watch is great. Highly recommended! read more

I came here for the first time recently and got the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl, and boy was it amazing! Never though quinoa could take so good and flavorful. Definitely recommend, and will be back to try more menu options! read more

Today was my second visit in less than a week because the food was tasty and fresh. It will also be my last because we ordered two fresh juices and the cups were not completely filled. The reason given was we did not want ice. I have never patronized an establishment and been given a beverage partially-filled (and I never get ice). I thought I'd found a new place to eat, but I was wrong. read more

Bad server no service we had to ask the manager for a refill . Food was overcooked had to be sent back manager said nothing about it will not come to this location again . read more

First Watch - Server has not been by to pick up empty glasses as we wait for our food . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

Came here while I was visiting Nashville. It was a weekday morning around 8 so we got seated in less than 5 minuets. Our sever was very friendly and made sure we were taken care of. I got the eggs benedict with bacon. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful, my lil brother got the kids French toast plate and he finished it at the blink of an eye. Great service and food!! Can't beat that. read more

Just moved into the area and was pleased to find such a nice place with friendly staff to begin some of my days. The quinoa pancakes were off the chart and the coffee was just right. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

This is the BEST brunch place EVER! Everything is so fresh, and Beverly the waitress is absolutely amazing and super friendly! Feel so lucky to have this restaurant near us! You have to check it out and no, I don't work there lol. read more

Really good brunch and lunch spot. Quality ingredients and contemporary clean recipes. The wait times get a little nuts during rush hours and service can be sparse. We've been a handful of times and overall the food is good, but there have been a couple times that food was cold and over cooked eggs. read more

Moved to Tennessee from Tampa, where some good friends of mine through the years have both worked at and enjoyed dining and brunching at First Watch down there. I have always loved their generous, consistently prepared balanced meal style servings of breakfast classics and fusion favorites, and their ability to substitute menu items with ease at Florida locations. I was thrilled to find one here in Hermitage, TN!!! Our waitress told us that this location is a flagship restaurant for a new theme and style of decor for several First Watch restaurants nation wide. Absolutely love this "early bird gets the worm" breakfast, lunch, and brunchery, and highly recommend it!!! Worth the wait, outside seating also an option in Hermitage location!!! And fresh juices are batch made but super delicious! read more

I love First Watch's breakfast, especially the amount of healthy options on the menu. I've been several times now, and have never been disappointed. The dining area is always clean and the servers kind. read more

We took family 2 days in a row because the food and service is so good. However the Sunday, October 8th we came we were told a 20-30min wait and it was hour 30 minutes. When I went to check with the hostess about the extra long wait she had a poor attitude and acted like I was out of line for even questioning the wait. There was plenty of room to move tales to accommodate our party of 5. I don't live in that area but if I did I probably wouldn't go or recommend that location to anyone. I do and will recommend this restaurant in the St Louis area still. read more

This is such a great place. Freshest ingredients, amazing menu with something for everyone. Only downside is it is a little pricey

This is my new favorite brunch place!!! I had the Chickenchanga and it was to die for!! A nice balance of healthy and happy. 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Went here for Sunday brunch while visiting Nashville for a long weekend. I enjoyed my breakfast, especially the wheat toast with jam that came standard with my meal. I ordered the Italian omelet, which I enjoyed and easily finished. Coffee was hot and strong which anyone can appreciate for breakfast. A nice touch was the offering of free coffee while you wait for a table-as we waited about an hour for one on a rainy Sunday morning. They have some different types of menu items as well as traditional brunch fair. Worth going to if there is one near you. read more

If you are looking for good creative and wholesome food I strongly recommend that you try this restaurant. They have two other locations one in Franklin and one in Brentwood and thank God we finally got one in Hermitage Tennessee. So if you live in Old Hickory, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Donelson, Hendersonville, this is within a short drive. No I don't own any stock and I don't own this company but I love good food. read more

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UPDATE : We come here at least 1 time a week, service has gotten very slow and takes a long time for waiters to acknowledge you have been seated. Still consistently too cold in here! Seriously. Food is still good- so I'm hoping they get a bit more organized. Love the fresh food and the kale tonic. AND the temperature in here at this location is always way too cool. Please set temp for the customers not the person working the griddle read more

Best brunch place near by. Avocado toast is amazing. Great food and service. I visit every time I am in town. It's a must try!

As tourists from Southern California we were thoroughly impressed with this place. Our party of 5 thought everything we ordered for breakfast was excellent. Service was top notch too! Put your name on the waitlist because it is crowded. Wish they would open one in California! read more

This place is the best breakfast/brunch place that we have found. Everything is fresh and top notch. Like the pear cider or the kale tonic. Service is friendly and quick. Love quinoa on my menu. I've been 3 times in 2 months. Great break from cracker barrel! read more

I Love this place, for everything they stand for AND the amazing food. And the service has gotten better and better. So glad. BUT The woman who seated me is obviously on something today. She was very efficient but def on some kind of speed or something. Sorry for her! I am sober. I am sensitive to these things! Posted with compassion. read more

Amazing absolutely amazing have never had anything better cannot live without it what will I ever do if it gets shut down oh no I am terrified read more

Fresh food and ingredients; not like the food service stuff you find at many places. Lots of different options, but not at all overwhelming; however some items strike a similar note. Kids meals are pricer than I'd expect, so we opted to have the kids split two sides and only paid a dollar more for a similar quantity of food to some of the selections (admittedly, some items probably have more food than others.) The noise level was overwhelming, which the restaurant can't really help. I only note it in the review so people will be aware. read more

Excellent and must check it out. Food was so good and fresh. Awesome staff, friendly environment and the selection is really good.

The Tap Trailhouse Pub was an great place to eat Crab Nachos and a Lobster Roll! The House Cured Bacon was also a huge hit! We got it all and shared and we could have fed 4 people on that! Great food and service...the ONLY downside was no SEC football channel! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hermitage, Tennessee

Had a hair in my food. Complained, server nervously laughed and apologized. Found ANOTHER hair, let them know again. Nothing done about it. Meat undercooked. Really Slow service. Pretty disappointed because the Hendersonville location is always on point. ..paid full price plus tip anyway for undercooked, cold, late, hairy food. read more