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

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

Went to First Watch this morning to enjoy some pancakes and coffee. We walked in and were immediately seated. Our waitress was very pleasant and offered to get us coffee or whatever else we wanted to drink. The food: I have had the pumpkin pancake breakfast multiple times and it is fantastic, but today I felt like getting two of there ginormous pancakes...and yes they were the size of a large plate each. I decided on the carrot cake pecan pancakes and they blew my mind. They came with cinnamon butter and were full of shredded carrot, pecans, and raisins. Highly recommend these pancakes. We also got the triathlete which is our healthy go-to. Its an egg white omelet with several items in it, fruit, and thick toast. Overall, First Watch is the reliable breakfast spot in town for us. We will be back read more

First Watch - Carrot Cake Pecan pancakes (delicious!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We were fortunate enough to get a seat without waiting. The service was excellent. Helpful and friendly. The prices however are crazy expensive. I just can't justify a $15.00 breakfast. No matter how great the eggs were. read more

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

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

I got the basic breakfast to see if it could be done well. First of all, fresh food should be hot. Nothing was hot at all. Scrambled eggs were dry, like an over done omelet with no filling. The great bread did not even melt the butter. Potatoes could have been great, they were cool and bland. I asked for very crispy bacon and it was limp. The sausage seemed like it might have been recently on a griddle. The preserves were good. My daughter got the breakfast tacos. She said they were very flavorful, had a little spicy heat which was good, snd they were freshly hot. Could have used some acid on the tacos, like a like to squeeze, or some crema. Also, they fell apart after about two bites. Using double tortillas for each one would be a great idea. Having said all of that, they were swamped. Which is what you want as a restaurant and I did not take the chance to voice my concerns. I would go back, they did have some other great items on the menu. Service was very good. read more

First watch is really a great place for breakfast! The atmosphere is amazing with very pleasant staff and extremely accommodating. They offer a wide variety of choices from omelets and pancakes to avocado toast with coffee or juice. I love First Watch and have been many times for breakfast!! Great read more

1st visit. Nice breakfast location with a variety of options. I had the trifecta with the waffle and it was very good. Definitely will return. read more

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

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

My husband and I got there around 12:00 and got seated right away. Noah was our server and he was great. My husband got scrambled eggs, bacon and toast and loved it. He also got the Morning Meditation drink and it was delicious. I got the classic eggs Benedict and loved it. We will be back! read more

First Watch - Classic Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I'm a great fan of all their locations in town. Consistency varies across locations, and this one spot is maybe not my favorite. Still, food is great, it's very family-friendly, and service is always good. Since the place is in a small mall, it is less special than the other locations. Overall a good Sunday brunch option! 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 is my favorite place to go for breakfast. Did you know that most and all of their food is gluten free and that they cater to those and all who have dietary restrictions. Now that is unbeatable. The closet to me is located in Hoover (Riverchase). I always order the morning meditation with my meal its a super healthy drink loaded with orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet. Its kinda like my morning coffee minus the caffeine overload. So if you are thinking healthy for breakfast, check this place out for sure. read more

We use to go to the one in Decatur, GA all the time but every time we come to this location - it is an hour long wait and every single time my waffle has been cold. Like, the butter won't even melt. For as long as you wait and the price... kind of disappointed. This may be my last time. read more

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

Good food, friendly staff.price is a little high, but is worth the price. Can get crowded.

This establishment has really tasty food. The staff was friendly and attentive. They're still implementing masks and social distancing. There's outdoor seating and the indoors are spacious. The restrooms were fresh and clean. Parking is a bit of a hassle due to many adjacent businesses. read more

First Watch - Multigrain Pancakes Savory Chicken Sausage Patties Cold Brew Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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

We use to love this place but the quality of food and services has gone down in the last year. We ordered food online to go and it didn't come out until 15 minutes after the estimated time. It appears the food just sat in the back until someone could find the time to bring them up front. As I'm walking out I realized the bag seemed light so I checked it and an entire meal was missing. The main hostess seemed and annoyed and unhelpful when I mentioned it to her and said she would check but then just stood there. I found someone else who was upfront that was actually helping and interacting with customers. This person brought the extra missing meal out immediately and was very kind and helpful. With all of this to say, they were very busy but the managers need to re-evaluate some of their systems and processes with getting meals out more quickly for to go orders. I also recommend they re-evaluate some of their staff up front and promote some of the ones who were going above and beyond while the others just stand around. read more

First Watch - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Wait staff were very nice, the specials were fantastic and full of flavor. We didn't reserve ahead but the wait on a Saturday morning was only about 10 min. Will definitely come back when in the area. read more

First Watch - Lone Star Brisket Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Quick seating. Waitstaff great. Patient and friendly. Blackberry tea and coffee were great. The food was excellent. I had the egg sandwich and my wife had the hacienda hash. Both very good. The doughnut balls were delicious. Will be back the next time we are in town read more

We ate breakfast here after a soccer tournament and it was really good. We both ate the Chickichanga and it was fabulous. I had a mimosa and it was wonderful. Our server did a great job. My only complaint is I wish there was more room up front in the area where you pay. There was a wait and it was hard to get to the register to pay because the line of people waiting to get on the list was crowding the whole front area. It would be nice for there to be more room there, designated separate lines, or to be able to pay the server. The atmosphere is modern and cool. The ingredients are great quality. Plenty of parking. read more

This morning I had to pleasure of having breakfast at First Watch in Hoover. It has been years since I had breakfast here but I remember how delicious it was. I ordered the Raspberry Ricotta French Toast and it did not disappoint. It came with thick French roast, topped with raspberry syrup, raspberries, and whipped cream. It was very sweet, savory, and it melted in my mouth. And although it might be considered as an unhealthy breakfast, they do offer foods on the menu that are on the healthier side. They're menu is very diverse including options such as eggs, bacon, fruit bowls, and more. The service was excellent and the inside of the restaurant was clean and visually appealing. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a great breakfast. read more

Great breakfast on a Sunday morning! Delicious omelette with sausage, tomatoes, and red peppers! Salad was mixed greens with a delicious vinaigrette! Their special wheat toast with strawberry jam was also delicious! read more

First Watch - The Italian Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Found Service to be very slow. Thankfully, they left a carafe of coffee at the tabled. I ordered the daily special, a chorizo hash bowl with poached eggs. It took between 30 and 45 minutes to be served, and the eggs were hard boiled. For the price, I'd expect faster service and properly cooked eggs. Other than that, the food tasted good. read more

Once again, shout out to my fellow Yelper (Quita) for suggesting this place to me. I made a comment on Facebook that I wanted an omelette and she recommended this place. Of course, I had to check them out on Yelp and they had good reviews so I told my Husbae I wanted to eat here for lunch today. I used the feature on Yelp that let me be added to the waitlist, which was really helpful because the estimated wait was like 20-30 minutes. Well, by the time we got there, we had a table. I like the inside of this restaurant. It's kind of like a farmhouse, country feel. Our waitress addressed us and asked if we wanted coffee. My husband got coffee. I settled on water. I like how they bring a little pitcher of water to the table so I was able to refill as I needed to myself. I got the Chorizo Chile omelette with the potatoes an it came with toast. My husband got The Works omelette with the potatoes and toast as well. The portion is really big. I'm still kind of full right now. The food was really great! My husband felt the same. On the check (which you pay upfront instead of paying with your waitress), we were charged for two coffees, but the waitress quickly corrected our check when we brought it to her attention. With great service and food, we'll be back! read more

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First Watch is a comfortable place to grab breakfast or lunch. The restaurant is part of the Chase Lake strip center that includes Baha Burger, Taziki's, and Gigi's cupcakes. The private parking lot is small and congested, but there is additional parking behind the restaurant. For those familiar with Hoover, this land was formally Chase Lake Country Club, and the restaurant is approximately where the driving range was. I had a very hearty breakfast this morning. I ordered the Farmhouse Skillet Hash. This is a combination of bacon, avocado, onions, cheese, and potatoes. It is topped with two eggs cooked to order. I ordered my eggs over-medium, and they were cooked just right. The ingredients worked well, and I especially liked the flavorful bacon and fresh avocado. The dish is served with a piece of toast and a small cup of fresh fruit (the melon and pineapple were not quite ripe). This dish is a big meal, and I couldn't finish it. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service was good. Overall a pretty solid choice for a big breakfast. read more

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

My daughter and I wanted breakfast/brunch today and decided on First Watch after my daughter said that she has a $2 off coupon courtesy of her school. It was my daughter's first time to eat at First Watch and my second time. We were seated right away at a small table, which had just enough space to accommodate the water carafe, water glasses, coffee server, coffee mugs, silverware, condiments, and big platters of food for two people. I had the Tri-Fecta: 2 eggs, a protein (I chose the chicken sausage patty), and a waffle or pancake (I chose the pancake). I ate up everything, it was so good. But it would have been nice to get a little bit of seasonal fruit too. My daughter had the Eggs Benedict Florentine, which she enjoyed the poached eggs, avocado slices, and ciabatta bread. I think she was supposed to have fruit as a side, but I don't think she got it, and I just now realized it when I thought of what else would have made the meals even better. Service was prompt and good. We didn't feel rushed but also not ignored. I wish that the menu had photos of the food, as I am a visual person. I think I'll try their avocado toast the next time I visit. Which might be soon, because upon checkout, we received an offer for $2 off if we complete an online survey. read more

Laughable- melted cheese on cold meat served with soft bread- uh, NO! Overpriced rubbish.

Great food, good atmosphere, decent service. The millionaire bacon is great. I've had better Bloody Mary's but for the price it was decent read more

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This place is clean, hearty and good. But it's not amazing. It gets the job done and you don't go home feeling like you wrecked your caloric intake for the week. No chicken and waffles and donut burgers here! I got the chicken sausage gravy biscuit which tasted kinda more like Thanksgiving turkey and gravy on a biscuit and less like southern white gravy with pepper. I don't eat pork sausage so I was hoping it would be more more traditional biscuits and gravy just with a non pork meat. It was good though, just not what I expected. My friends and mom enjoyed their meals. But they forgot my mom's sides and she didn't know she was supposed get potatoes and fruit with her Benedict. I wasn't paying attention to her plate either. So she got hungry again when we got home, made me sad. Pros: not a crazy long wait to get seated, cute seating, hip decor, great coffee, somewhat healthy, good quality ingredients, amazing seasoned potatoes, lots of non pork and avocado stuff to choose from. Cons: long wait after ordering it took 30-40 mins, room temp foods, mild service not bad/but not great, boring menu/no fun food, and kinda expensive for breakfast and brunch. I'll be back just not too often! Should you try this place? Yes definitely. read more

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I have dined here a handful of times and it's always good. there is ample parking in the parking lot & the wait normally isn't too long. service has always been good each time i have been. the menu has lots of options & healthier options as well. i have always gotten the tri athlete omelet & it's good. their pancakes are really good as well. read more

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

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Staff was friendly. Seems like all First Watch staff are friendly wherever you go. Love their sweet tea. I can say I haven't been disappointed with any dish I've ordered at any First Watch. read more

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Today my friends and I ordered breakfast and picked it up. They first forgot a drink we ordered that was $7 as well as utensils, and syrup when we requested extra syrup. We tried calling back to just get it refunded-no answer. We both open our sides and there is a hair in each one of them. We tried calling again and no answer. We have tried calling at least 5 times now and literally nobody is picking up. First watch is usually our go to brunch/breakfast place but we will definitely be rethinking that with the experience we've had today. I've worked in the restaurant industry for years and if I ever ignored the phone I would quite literally lose my job. Do better first watch read more

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

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Squash bisque, million dollar bacon, brisket hash, salmon Benedict. All very delicious. Server was pleasant and service was great. read more

First Watch - Squash bisque, purple haze, million dollar bacon, brisket hash, salmon egg Benedict with grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I am a little bit bias here, but it's always a great experience, any day of the week and any time. The staff lead by Jason is always courteous and welcoming. The menu is always served at the right temperature and plates are presented timely. read more

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I love First Watch SO MUCH! I live in alabaster, and I consider this the closest "decent" breakfast place to my house! I've been to first watch multiple times, and my visits have consistently been outstanding, no matter what I order, the food is hot and fresh, the drinks perfectly prepared, and the service excellent. One of my favorite starters is the million dollar bacon. This dish is amazing, with the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and heat. Probably my favorite entree ever here was the smoked salmon tzatziki toast. With poached eggs, dill, radishes, and red onions, this was an explosion of flavor! It's seasonal tho, so catch it when you can. I also enjoyed the shakshuka, Mediterranean eggs cooked in a rich tomato sauce. I've sampled lemon ricotta pancakes, eggs Benedict, and several omelets. I also REALLY like the drinks, Morning Meditation in particular. Only thing I'd change would be the addition of some alcoholic beverages. I'd love a mimosa! read more

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What an incredible breakfast! This was my first time here and I had no idea what to expect. We started breakfast with coffee and Million Dollar Bacon. The bacon was crisp and salty, drizzled with maple syrup and a dash of chili powder. The coffee was strong and rich, and I was pleasantly surprised to see stevia in the sugar bowl. My avocado and green chili omelette came with a thick slice of house made multi grain toast slathered with a delicious strawberry preserves and a side of greens dressed with a lemon vinaigrette. I would go back again for the bacon alone. read more

First Watch - Million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

I love this Hoover location! All of the servers and staff are so helpful and attentive. But why do we come here.... The food!!! I really like their seasonal menu items. This past season their pumpkin spice donut bites were the winners for me. Not too sweet but add the cream cheese sauce and it is perfection. For their savory options I usually go for an omelet. They do not skimp on the good stuff. Recently I've been getting the spinach and mushroom garlic omelet. Also, try their sweet tea, so good! read more

BACON EGG AND CHEESE SANDWHICH! with a twist of course. brioche bun, eggs, bacon, lemon dressed arugula, avacado... wha ta great combination. it comes with a side of potatoes as well. at the end of the meal you will feel full but not stuffed and heavy like some breakfast places leave you. every since my first yelp event here i've made this a staple in terms of breakfast places. theres a nice variety that includes lunch options as well and the prices are very responsible. they are sure to have something for everyone in your group. read more

First Watch - Superfood Bowl! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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The food is good, but my experience was not. The waitress was MIA for most of the meal, and she clearly forgot to put my order in. Everyone's food came out, but mine took another 15 minutes. They also charge $3.79 for soft drinks. It's ridiculous. read more