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4.1 (219 reviews)
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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.

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.

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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!

Had a great brunch here! My boyfriend ordered the chilaquiles and I got the Benedict's, and both dishes were really good. Everything was flavorful and came out just right. Our waitress, Heaven, was amazing--super friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Tri-Fecta and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Ordered Uber Eats from here as I was in the mood for some brunch in Houston, from the comfort of my hotel, before flying back home. This restaurant came up as one of the better options in town, so I decided to give this place a try. I ordered their Tri-Fecta meal (eggs, pancake or waffle and a side of breakfast meat) with an additional order of fresh fruit, and both items tasted absolutely delicious, and it was just the kind of food I needed before a relatively long flight. The eggs tasted juicy and not rubbery, which is always important. As did the sausage, and the pancakes were even better. Just see the photo attached and you'll see what I mean. Since I only ordered Uber Eats from here, I cannot speak to what the service or ambiance is like here. That will have to be for the next time I come to Houston. I'll definitely order from here again and would recommend for everyone to give this place a try.

Helen M.

This was an unplanned treat! The food, seating, drinks, and hostess/server were awesome! Claudia took our order and directed us to the perfect outside seating area. We were outside but were seated at the bar. The food was good but there were a couple of things that prevented me from giving my experience 5 stars. The bread I was served was VERY salty. Everything else was great! I will be returning!

Burnt potatoes
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Thumbs Up: The restaurant was very clean when I arrived early in the morning. Neutral: However, there was a noticeable odor that smelled like a wet dog. I'm not counting this against the restaurant (hence the neutral rating), as it could be due to the recent wet weather affecting the building or a floor mat that needs cleaning. Thumbs Down: The waitstaff pushed upgraded drinks quite hard. While I understand sales might be slow early on a weekday, not everyone drinks caffeine or enjoys sweet juices--sometimes water is just fine. Unfortunately, even though I was the only customer, it took much longer than it should have to get a glass of water. Thumbs Up: Once I placed my order, the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Thumbs Up: The Works omelet was delicious, and I especially appreciated the flavorful mushrooms. Thumbs Down: The potatoes, however, were burnt (see photo).

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Have been to this location multiple times because of Lessly, she always makes my visits worth returning for.

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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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Definitely a favorite. Food is always hot and the service is top tier. I'm here a couple times out of the month and it has always been good

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Fun upscale diner brunch experience with fancy drinks. The staff is amazing always! The ambiance has a warm home like feel and look.

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