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4.2 (236 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Vinh N.

Came here about 30 minutes before closing on a Wednesday. Ordered a trifecta featuring the blueberry pancake after seeing a Tik Tok that raved about it here (Thank you Jesse Aguilar!). The pancake was large and delicious. My soft scrambled eggs were the right consistency but not seasoned. The cheesy grits was lacking salt. Hey, that's what the salt shaker was for. This is a larger location than my usual First Watch in Meyerland. Vaunted ceiling and even a bar area. Parking is plentiful and also easier to get in and out of without the bustling traffic of a mall nearby. Was surprised to see people still coming in at 10 minutes before closing. I thought I was naughty.

BLT Benedict
Kathleen H.

Everything about this place is first class!! The service is exceptional, the choices on the menu are current and fresh. The food is delicious.

Erin D.

Came for breakfast after a workout! Was sat immediately and great service! I came back for the limited summer menu!! The million dollar breakfast sandwich AMAZING! So balanced and so delicious!! I also tried the watermelon wake up it was pretty good but I think I'll stick to my usual kale tonic! Great option for breakfast/brunch/lunch and fresh pressed juices!

Traditional
Edward P.

I have really enjoyed the food here and this time it was just as good and delicious. The service here is always good as well so I'll continue to make this one of my favorites spot for breakfast and brunch.

Scott D.

Another great location of this popular breakfat-centric chain, this one in the trendy Upper Kirby district. Very busy on a Sunday morning but at 10:45 we managed to hit a lull and get seated right away. By the time we finished there were 10-15 parties waiting to be seated. Great selection of standard and specialty breakfast items. The omelettes were perfectly cooked. Pancakes were decent but a touch on the dry side. Their fruit juices/blends are not to be missed.

Belgian Waffle that was served not cold, but not even lukewarm warm butter never melted.
Liza A.

Service was good. Coffee was delicious. My food came out lukewarm. The butter never melted and bacon. It was not quite warm. I think they just forgot about me cause I was sitting there for 20 minutes waiting for my breakfast. if I wasn't in a time crunch, I would've sent it back.

Starla W.

Always great service when I come here. I have my go-to staples here at First watch and that did not change. The food is consistent no matter when I come or the location i go to, which is something I love. Consistency makes for greta service and a great customer experience. Coffee or kale tonic are ny go to beverages and I love the farmhouse skillet hash.with toast and sometimes a side of fruit. Ive never had a bad server at first watch! I will always patron this business.

Angela R.

The breakfast offered a standard, yet satisfying, selection, delivered with friendly and efficient service. I will say the First Watch is better than a Dennys or an I hop...

Burnt toast because they "can't change the temperature on the toaster".
L S.

I've come here so many times and it just gets worse and worse. There are 3 good waitstaff in the place. Most of the time we're forgotten, ignored, get part of what we want, or argue for something to be taken off the tab because they invent new pricing nearly each time we come in. For a breakfast place toast should be pretty basic. As a matter of fact, it should be a highlight. But no, not here. I won't go into details, but today, between our waitress, ignoring us for 10 minutes at a time or longer, forgetting to bring water, coming out with excuses of how someone threw out the re-toasted toast twice, and finally presenting burnt offerings, I think we're done. I watched through the kitchen window as our waitress was cleaning up for the end of her shift instead of taking care of customers. A one off situation like this could be forgivable, but, man it is every single time we come here. The only exceptions were when we have the tall Waiter who is really talkative or the other waiter who has tattoos up and down his arms. He's really kind. We tried! We actually tried a lot harder than they did. Skip it.

Katrina T.

I loveee first watch! I've been to quite a few locations and i feel like the layout of this one is definitely the best! There's a good size bar that also opens up to an outdoor area. There's enough windows that light up the space so you don't feel crammed like the other locations but still gives off cozy vibes and yet seems so open. They have a bunch of single use restrooms which I appreciate and they are always clean. Food is always 10/10. My go to is either the elevated egg sandwich or one of the skillet hashes (all are good). I like getting the iced coffee it's definitely on the sweeter side close to chocolate milk lol soooo if that's not your vibe don't order that. A lot of their juices are really yummy too. I love getting the seasonal items. Cinnamon chip pancakes are backkk and are the best thing!! Love that they give you warm syrup in the bottle. Potatoes are also a staple and an honorable mention. Service is always good, wait staff is very sweet and check up on the table often.

Shrimp & Grits
Shelbe R.

Third visit to First Watch for Father's Day. If you're looking for an affordable organic/farm to table restaurant in Houston this is perfect! Dining experience has been the same though -- service is not the greatest, you have to wait a very long time before a server comes to your table and they generally are not very pleasant and seem to want you to get in and out. Outside or bar seating is a vibe! Shrimp and grits were fine, but you get more scallions than you do grits.The Watermelon wake-up drink was generally good (tastes like plain watermelon juice), but even adding a watermelon slice garnish/flag would take this up a notch. Million dollar bacon is 10/10!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food, creative menu and drinks, and inviting atmosphere. Most find staff friendly and attentive, though some report slow or inattentive service.

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Fast service, reasonably priced, love the purple haze lemonade. Not so crazy about the million dollar potatoes. The grits are ok.

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Amber our server was great. Very courteous & hardworking. Ambiance & food was perfect.

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Good service, fresh food, innovative menu. Any thing else is gravy. And they are convenient to several neighborhoods

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There is excellent food selection and the server Kia was kind,efficient and patience with our group.

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