My son and I came here on a Sunday morning and it was quite busy. I highly suggest getting on their waitlist before showing up on a weekend. They are only open till 2 PM. It's mostly a breakfast place but they do have some lunch options as well. I decided to get the strawberry Tres Leche French toast, which was very delicious. It looked like it was a new item on their menu. My son always gets the same thing he got the Monterey club. Summer was our server and she was very good but you could tell that they needed more staff. He used to pay your bill at the cash register but now you just pay it directly to the server. Parking can be a little difficult, especially on the weekends. Our server was very attentive. I did visit the bathrooms and they were very clean. This is definitely a place. I have on rotation for breakfast. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... I went here for brunch with friends on a supposed "snow day". It was so busy! From the moment I arrived, to my friends trickling in, to us leaving the front door was packed. I got the frittata rustica. This is a solid choice. Delicious and one of my go tos when I go to first watch. read more

First Watch - Frittata Rustica - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Super pleased with our last minute decision to visit First Watch! With the exception of the price of drinks, it was a wonderful experience. We were able to try their fall menu and it is a knock-out. Definitely worth trying if you have not, yet. read more

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Fall menu is OUT! You can join their waitlist from their website - a great start. They set a pot of coffee on the table as soon as we sat down with multiple creamer options - an even greater start. Pumpkin spice doughnuts ($6) were perfectly warm and soft with cream cheese and salted caramel dip. The honey chipotle chicken hash ($15) was full of different flavors. I'm usually bored with any kind of hash bowl because it's dry and doesn't pack a ton of flavor but I had a feeling this would be different and I was right. Honey chipotle glazed chicken and eggs over medium (any style) atop potatoes, roasted bell peppers and onions, Monterey Jack, cheddar and cotija cheeses, pickled red onions (perfect acid component that complemented everything so well), avo, and lime crema. I'd eat this every day, truly. David got the chickichanga ($14) and upgraded to the million dollar potatoes. He loved both and was very satisfied with the portion (rare for him). Our waiter was extremely kind, helpful and attentive. One of the hostesses gave the twins "Brunch" onesies - made my day. There's an adjacent parking lot - no issues there. We'll be back time and time again!! Especially for the fall menu! read more

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I visited this establishment a couple of days ago and I enjoyed my breakfast. My sever was so nice. Helped me to decide on breakfast because there is a lot to choose from. Service was quick on that day ,so I did not have to wait long before I was seated to get my food. I ordered the hash and a blueberry pancake which was really good. .. The restaurant always has a steady crowd of folks coming in so, if you do decide to come get there early as they close around 2pm. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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My second time trying this location, and it was just as yummy as my first time. The food was just as yummy as my first visit! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

It was time for a sister date so we came here before my little sister headed to work. It wasn't busy when we arrived. The host was friendly and sat us quickly. Took a while to receive our water and her apple juice. Food arrived and it honestly missed the mark for me. The fritatta was overcooked, pancakes were okay, kale tonic was brought out in what appeared to be a kids cup because of a no ice request. When asked about it the waitress said "that's just how the owner says we have to do no ice orders". No other First Watch, including a visit less than 2 weeks ago, has done that. read more

Great service with a smile! Food is always excellent! Restaurant is , great place to meet up with friends! read more

Good service, delicious food, clean & comfortable. The carrot cake pancakes are 2nd to none!!!!!!

If I could rate this 0 stars, I would. I received cold food then when I asked for it to be reheated or recooked I received cold food yet AGAIN. never coming to this location again. read more

Came in on the New Year for brunch. Fairly quick seating, hospitable server and delicious food. Welcoming environment. Farmhouse hash and blueberry pancake was amazing. Highly recommend. The purple haze drink was just okay- I usually like sweet juices so keep that in mind when ordering. Would be back! read more

Good food . Horrible service. We just left since no one showed up to take our order.

I came here to meet up with a group of friends. They had no problem seating our party of 9. The service was great but the food was not hot. My omelet was cold. I ordered The Works omelet with toast and potatoes. The toast was good and I liked the preserve. The potatoes were not seasoned. The omelet lacked flavor. Decent experience but there is better out there. read more

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I had not dined at a First Watch prior to today, although I see this chain quite often when I travel. I was favorably impressed with excellent service, a really varied menu offering everything from simple and inventive healthy options and some options that would have been a "treat yo' self" moment. The food was fresh and well presented, the restaurant was well appointed and comfortable. I would have to say, an all around great experience. read more

We went on a Sunday around 11am. There was a 30 minute wait. The staff was friendly and attentive. The facility was clean and orderly despite being very busy. I didn't order coffee this time but they have really good coffee. My son ordered an iced coffee and said it was good. The Florentine egg Benedict had raw spinach (the only florentine factor) which I found surprising. I wouldn't order it again unless I asked them to cook and season it. The biscuit and gravy was good. Everything else was solid. read more

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Food is consistent and delicious. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone! Great service.

This place was packed when we came for breakfast!!! We managed to get a seat outside as the weather was nice. I ordered the avocado toast with turkey sausage and it was quite tasty. The server was very friendly and attentive - which was great since rneu were so busy. She left a carafe on the table of water, which I enjoyed, given I drink a ton of water. Cute farmhouse feel for the restaurants interior and nice ambiance. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

The million dollar bacon is fantastic. My pancake was delicious. My wife had the broccoli soup and sandwich. Courtney our server was top notch. This place is cranking out great brunch plates. Plenty of healthy options on the menu. Can't wait to return to try them. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon and Multigrain Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We got seated quickly, and our waitress was wonderful. The food came out very fast and was fresh and delicious. My kids were also both very happy. read more

First Watch - The tri athlete with cheddar and turkey sausage added. So delicious!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We came in today for something different and fresh. This place never disappoints. I highly recommend downloading the app and using the wait list. They are always busy. We were seated abortive minutes after we arrived because we had gotten on the wait list before arrival. Our server shared with us the specials that they had and what she suggests. I can say that it was really busy but they do a great job of serving everyone and getting orders right. We had the trifecta and the barbacoa chilaquiles bowl. The trifecta was a Belgium waffle, eggs and chicken sausage. The barbacoa chilaquiles bowl was seasoned black beans, scrambled eggs and seasoned barbacoa beef in a spicy sauce over tortilla chips. Now this was something new for me and it satisfied all of my taste buds. It has so much going on but it all tastes so good together. This dish is one that won't be on the menu long but i hope they change their mind and keep it on the menu. If you want fresh cooked to order food, then this is your place. read more

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Great food and excellent service. Quaint atmosphere. Not too busy and our order and waitress were amazing. Price not bad either. Happy to pay a little more for the extra attention! read more

I love this place! The food is always done well and is served by competent servers. Their fun seasonal cocktails take it from breakfast to fun brunch! Sometimes, they are really busy but everything moves quickly. I had the breakfast tostada with carnitas. The blank right side of the plate is because I'm allergic to cantaloupe and it was in the fruit it came with. Was offered another side but declined. This is a limited time menu item. Check it out! read more

First Watch - Breakfast tostada with carnitas and pickled onion. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Love the food choices it's healthy and delicious! It's easy to eat a GF meal there which is rare!

Super friendly greeting when we entered the restaurant; sat quickly. Food was great! I had the breakfast tacos and my husband had the chickichanga. Both delicious and came out quick! read more

I had a fantastic server and the food was excellent. I will definitely be back very soon. The food was memorable and the atmosphere was nice. This is a great place to eat. read more

The service was great. Our waitress was very accommodating. The food was terrible and the place was not clean. read more

First Watch - Gross - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Ate breakfast here as the start to a full day. I purposely wanted something a little lighter, and the Tri-athlete fit the bill. Nice egg white omelet with mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. (I skipped the green chilies.) Fresh fruit was nice, though I bet it changes based on what's available and looks good that day. Mine was pretty much grapes, melon, and pineapple. The artisan bread was nice even though I typically don't go for such textured breads since they can be dry and "scratchy"--this was neither, so a plus in my book. It's a nice change of pace for breakfasts , though it's always super busy and I wouldn't normally bother to wait long. But I guess breakfast places seem to draw more people and longer waits as a whole. read more

First Watch - Tri-athlete - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

First Watch is one of my go to breakfast spots in town . I often treat my mom here on our Birthday the start our daylong celebration. Today, my friend is in town . We were briefly talking on the phone ,we both said we were hungry , she instantly blurted out " First Watch". I get the same dish every time I come .... The Chikichunga side of Pico, breakfast potatoes, and a side of Millionaire bacon . IM a creature of habit and change makes me nervous , despite that I opted for something different this go round. I don't recall how to spell it but I opted for the Summer Hash bowl ( Shi????) A bed of potatoes hash ,pulled brisket ,peppers etc . I should of remained faithful as I did not like this entree at all . It was plated nicely but I dis not enjoy the taste nor texture, the hash was big chunks of potatoes ...I already had a guess in my kind of what the meal would visually look like and or hoped for ,this wasn't it . I HATED to be that girl but I had to send it back . Don't let this detour you from trying for yourself ,my taste buds have a mind of their own and I had to satisfy it fully lol. I returned for my usual which was delightful as always. Chorizo, avocado, peppers , a sauce of some sort rolled in a toasty tortilla. Topped with said sauce and sour cream . I drizzle hot sauce and Pico on top . So good ! The star of this experience was most definitely the seasonal LEMON Blueberry cornbread. Again ,I was weary because everyone has a way of making their cornbread ,I grew up on jiffy ,I don't like the mealy taste of certain cornbread. This Here was perfect. Perfectly balanced with the tart of the lemon with the sweet burst of Blueberry in every bite ! Definitely gave desert vibes ,would pair perfectly with coffee . It's tipped with a dollop of honey like butter. Definitely recommend as a starter . Despite a return to the kitchen, I loveee FIRST WATCH, every other experience has been nothing short of delicious , this time it was simply just the wrong choice for my taste buds in the moment. I would recommend FW for sure. read more

First Watch - Blueberry lemon cornbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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My dine in experiences have been good. Food is always good. My only issue had been with To go services. They could be more thorough in checking orders. It's very annoying not getting everything you paid for and also having a hard time getting it corrected because the phones aren't able to be answered due to a high volume of customers. I really want my money back but only for what I didn't receive and it's hard to do so when you can't get in contact with anyone. read more

Enjoyed breakfast today Had French toast topped w fruit Very nice place Nice atmosphere as well read more

First Watch - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Met a friend at First Watch in Hoover for brunch. I decided to get on the waitlist via the website, which I strongly suggest anyone do during busy hours. The wait wasn't long (maybe 10 minutes) once I checked us in. It took about 6 minutes for our server to greet our table but the place was packed and they seemed to be short staffed. But overall, service was good throughout our dining. I ordered the Tri-fecta, which I got two scrambled eggs, a chicken sausage patty and Belgium waffle. The waffle was described as being light and fluffy and the description couldn't have been more accurate. The berry compote that is served with it was so good that I didn't even need syrup. The eggs were real and not the powdered kind you find at most places. It was my first time getting a chicken sausage patty but I liked it. I will add First Watch to my places to visit next time I'm in Birmingham. read more

First Watch - Tri-fecta with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage patty and Belgium waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Came here with a couple friends while we were evacuated from New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida. The breakfast was amazing. I got the veg omelet, which was perfect after several meals without a vegetable. I still needed some protein, so I got the side of chicken sausage patties. Also good. We split an original pancake and it was very fluffy. The service was great and and they offered to split the ticket before we even asked. And as someone who tracks macros, it was great to see all the nutrition info (calories, protein, fats and carbs) on their website. If I'm ever in Birmingham again, I will definitely be back. read more

First Watch - Veg omelet with potatoes and a side of chicken sausage. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I absolutely love First Watch for a refreshing light lunch after a workout. They have healthy juice drinks and creative breakfast/lunch entrees. This location in Hoover is usually not too busy and when the parking lot looks full, you can pull around back and find a space every time. The decor is rustic and comfortable and the service has always been on point. read more

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Wait time at this location is always long. The staff seem very overwhelmed and the young greeter upfront kept ignoring the people trying to check in. Definitely some training and guidance needed for common customer service. Aside from that, Food was good I got the frittata, very flavorful and kale tonic was good. The taste of food is consistent in my opinion. My friend got burned potatoes and bacon for her side order. read more

Food was amazing. Fresh and ample portions. Service was prompt and friendly, but did not make you feel rushed. The restaurant was spacious and clean. We have wanted to eat here for a while, but the wait is always long. We got online and saved a place in line. We were seated very quickly. Highly recommend getting in line. Will definitely go back. read more

Food was amazing and service was great. The store is cute and quiet. Definitely a place I would come back too read more

First Watch - Tri-fecta breakfast with a side of biscuit and gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Great food. Cake in on a busy Sunday morning and was taken care of in a timely manner. Server was very good

I often look forward to going to First Watch for brunch. The pancakes are always awesome and delicious. Oh and the million dollar bacon is so so good. read more

First Watch has been one of my favorite breakfast spots for years, but my most recent visit was quite disappointing. We ordered takeout yesterday, and the experience was far from their usual standard. Food: 3.5 Stars The breakfast potatoes were burned and overly salty and shouldn't have been served at all. The lemon ricotta pancakes, which are usually a favorite of mine, were grainy and underwhelming this time. To make matters worse, the strawberries used as a garnish were past their prime, adding to the disappointment. While the Million Dollar Bacon is absolutely delicious, it's extremely overpriced. Either they shorted me on the number of strips, or they've reduced the portion size while raising the price! Service: 0 Stars The service was the most disappointing part of the experience. When I asked the male server on duty some questions about the loaves of bread sold by First Watch, he brushed me off completely. To make matters worse, he referred to me as "baby," which I found incredibly disrespectful, especially given that I'm old enough to be his grandmother, or even great-grandmother! My question was about the size of the loaf I had purchased on my last visit, which seemed smaller and had fewer slices compared to the one on display, but the server showed no interest in addressing my concerns. read more

First Watch takes kind of a upscale casual approach to breakfast. Where once upon a time when you thought of breakfast at a restaurant, thoughts of greasy spoons for diners would be the first thing that came to mind. First Watch and several other restaurants are offering a slightly different model Emma terms of the food and the ambiance. Not that this place is going to wow you with the audience. You won't see chandeliers hanging off of the ceiling and you won't be served on crystal and fine china, but they do making an airy, bright and pleasant environments to eat your food. The food itself is a bit beyond the usual offerings. Not that those items are obliterated from the menu, but rather they add on to the menu. You can get healthier options, as well as the bacon and eggs breakfast. You can't go wrong with any of their omelettes and their eggs benedict are pretty stellar, as well. I would definitely recommend a visit here for breakfast. read more