great food. great atmosphere. our server Michelle was also great. definitely recommend this place.

We just moved to the area and felt like brunch this past weekend. I hadn't been to a First Watch location in awhile so thought to check it out. We had Franki as our server & knew right away we were in great hands. She was funny, personable, friendly, available and just all around lovely so we'll be back again and ask for Franki. Our food was good even though one of my eggs benedicts was wayy overcooked I still enjoyed it. Next time I'm going to order the pancakes as they've got plenty of fun flavors! Great experience overall and not a terrible wait for a Sunday (25min). Ps their potatoes are exceptionally flavorful! read more

I tried to get First Watch today and I had to cancel my order because they let someone else take my order. This is the second time this has happened with them. read more

Service was great, food was delicious as always. thank you Jared for being a great server

Service was ok, but the food was good as always. I wanted to try the seasonal drink and that was very good! Will definitely get it again. read more

First Watch - Side of Biscuits & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I've been seeing "First Watch" spots all over and finally got to try this one. Both times I got the protein bowl to go. It's so good I came back the next day for another and split it in half for a 2 day meal. Really fresh, flavorful and yummy! Can't wait to actually sit down and try a breakfast item! read more

Service was great. Fast service and the food was delicious. Tacos were bigger than expected full of flavor. The ambiance was clean and it was a beautiful sunny day read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food always comes fresh and portions are more than enough, the staff are always friendly and on point, there's a variety of entrees .to suit your taste. I enjoy the breakfast with country style ham ! Always clean and organized, no wait. Parking is excellent read more

We dined in on a Saturday morning. We waited a short time for a table which we anticipated. Otherwise service was speedy and our food came out quickly. The food was good but nothing spectacular. We found the seating to be tight and uncomfortable. read more

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Stopped in after 3.5 hour ride to Jacksonville , service was excellent and the order came fast ... maybe too fast .. potatoes were hot and the chickachanga was lukewarm .. too hungry to send back - tasted great just not hot enough read more

First Watch - Description - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We came here for my birthday in November. It was after church so around 10:30 or 11. The line was out the door, like it always is. We had to wait a while, probably 20min for 2 of us. I ordered a Bloody Mary with the maple smoked bacon, that was the best bacon I've ever had in my life! I also ordered eggs Bene and a side soup, both were pretty good. We enjoyed the experience read more

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This was my first time getting a fritatta and it was so tasty. Our server so very knowledgeable and helpful. The restaurant was full but not loud. I had a good time read more

First Watch - Fritatta with salmon and veggies. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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First time to the restaurant and got a bad experience. The customer service was not professional, starting from time we went in, my name has to be spelled numerous times, got seated 20 min later but no server until at least 20 min later, and food served was incorrect (ordered Floridian French Toast but given plain French Toast). When my husband said he ordered Floridian French Toast, the server just brought up a separate dish of fruits. read more

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I was in the area today and captured the moment to visit this place. It has been on my radar for a while. Walking in, I was greeted immediately and I asked for the bar seat. My server connected with me and I explained that based on her recommendation, bring me the food item that best describes "First Watch." She was up for the challenge and revealed to me that there are 2 menus, one for the common items and the other for seasonal items.. Moments later a plate was placed in front of me. My server called it,"SHISHITO BRISKET HASH" SHISHITO BRISKET HASH Blistered shishito peppers and smoked, hand-pulled brisket in a potato hash, topped with two cage free eggs any style, house roasted summer sweet corn, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, house-pickled red onions, scallions, roasted garlic aioli and Maldon sea salt. The initial thought was" does it taste as good as it looks?" With a resounding yes I found this delicious. There is a flavor profile with this that can cater to most people's tastes. After a couple of bites, my palate said, salt and pepper but not much. The hash by itself was pretty good, the eggs were cooked well and the shishito pepper wasn't too spicy. The pickled onion brought their own flavor to the dish. Together, all of these ingredients made an excellent meal. Highly recommended. read more

First Watch - SHISHITO BRISKET HASH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So; we've been to First Watch quite a few times but this is the first time I've done a review for them. We do love First Watch and do recommend them for breakfast and lunch! Everyone is always super friendly and helpful. The restaurant is always clean and organized..... Today we meet family there for lunch which was their first time eating here. They said they liked what they ordered and said it was really good. I orders the Pancakes (two) with chicken sausage patties. Honestly it was just ok..... I've had this dish before here it was really good then but today it was just "ok". I told my wife "don't let me order this again here". I will go back to ordering the "Two for You" special. Those are the best and the best value. My wife ordered "Two for You" Market Veggies Sandwich and the Honey Pecan Salad. The sandwich wasn't cooked all the way so she had to send it back. They remade her another one. She said it was good but lacked pecans in it; only had maybe one or two small ones in it. Overall she said the sandwich and salad were good and still would order it again. We've ordered this a few times before. read more

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everything was cooked to perfection. The staff was good. The weight was short and the place was packed. That tells you how great it was. read more

First Watch - Bloody Mary and a breakfast to die for - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I always love this place! There is not much for non breakfast kids food, that is what my daughter wanted, but the food is always amazing. I had a sandwich and it was crispy in a way that you want your sandwich toasted. The service was great and it is always quiet in there. Highly recommend. read more

We stopped by for breakfast recently and were disappointed with the experience. When I mentioned that an item I had requested was missing from my order and politely asked if my food could be replaced because it had become cold while waiting for the item, the server seemed visibly annoyed by the request. Customer service is a big part of the dining experience, and unfortunately, we did not feel welcomed or valued as customers. Based on this experience, we will not be returning. read more

The staff was friendly,it was busy but the food was fast and so was the service. My food was just as I hoped when I had a craving for brunch food, Perfect! Love the morning meditation juice, I feel like I made good good choices this morning read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Food and service was great. Would definitely visit again. Wish they had more gluten-free options

Been awhile since I've dined in, but it's always been nice and in a nice place. Food quality is always excellent, and service has always been great. This last time, it was pickup and things were tasty, as expected. read more

I've been here a few times since I moved to the area. There is typically a 5-45min wait depending on the time you arrive. I will say, the atmosphere is amazing & I love the decor! The staff has always been very friendly, regardless of how busy they get. My lack of a 5-star review is mainly the serving sizes & the flavor of the food. I always find myself underwhelmed by those two factors... especially for the price. Expect to pay about $20/person (for a drink and a meal). Today, I tried one of their seasonal dishes: the Banana Foster French toast. It definitely screamed Banana-Foster!!! But the portion-size was kinda small and the sauce was very sweet (but still very tasty) read more

First Watch - Banana Foster French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Skillet Brisket Hash 3.5/5. Meat 3/5. Veggies 4/5. Flavor 4/5. Size & Value 3/5. Great flavor combo and texture with crispy potatoes mixed with well cooked brisket. Blueberry Lemon Cornbread 4.3/5. Texture 4/5. Flavor 5/5. Size & Value 4/5. Delicious soft cake cornbread, with little crispy edges. Lots of blueberries and butter, the lemon comes through really well and balances the flavor beautifully. (Review below is my second time here in 4 days!) Belgian Waffle 3.3/5. Waffle 2/5. Fruit 5/5. Flavor 3/5. Size & Value 3/5. Excellent fruit, very sweet and fresh tasting Banana, Strawberries and Kiwis. Good waffle but not a lot of flavor and I prefer much more crisp, especially with that volume of fruit. Ham & Gruyere Melt 3.4/5. Bread 4/5. Ham 4/5. Cheese 3/5. Sauce 3/5. Size & Value 3/5. Good Ham and Cheese Melt, big pile of Ham which I found delicious. Well balanced sauce, tomato slice and cheese toppings on toasted bread. Would recommend and get again. read more

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Brunch with my Mommy; that doesn't venture far from Orange Park area. She was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance and menu at First Watch. I guess because it is a restaurant situated in a shopping plaza lol. She had the salmon veggie frittata, I had the Belgian waffle, and we shared the holey donuts Everything was yummy! And the service was prompt and polite. read more

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This was a delicious breakfast. The syrup container was warmed up which just elevated the syrup on the waffle. The look of this place is very stylish and I can see myself bringing friends here for brunch. The waitresses were all really pleasant and attentive. I'd go back when I visit FL. read more

We were told it would be a 30-40 minute wait but it was only 10-15. The food was served quickly and it was delicious. I had the elevated egg sandwich with million dollar potatoes. The acoustics in this restaurant' are horrible and every conversation bounces off the walls. It's extremely distracting. Otherwise great place. read more

A couple of friends Bromance here so it's a little too fru fru for me. However the its a change of the other breakfast/brunch places in the area. The location is very clean and the atmosphere is okay. It's not too loud and we sat at the bar area. I want to say the service is pretty standard. Each one of us got a coffee and our carafe can either be seen as convenient or lazy. I got the steak and bacon burrito and while the flavor was great, I kept digging for the steak. They use what you find in steak-um or at a cheesesteak place for the "steak". Another one of those places that I only go cause the group wants to eat there. read more

First Watch - "Steak" and Bacon Breakfast Burrito. Flavor is great, but the steak is extremely thin and almost non existent. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

In any town I have been to where there is a First Watch, the traditional places of eating (especially) breakfast have almost empty parking lots. I am speaking of places such as Denny's, Ihop, and similar with their unimaginative/boring menus, etc. First Watch has raised the bar with their menu offerings and modern ambience. I can easily sense bad morale at a company, and that is not the case here. The staff easily smiles and are quite attentive. For what FW offers, there entrees are fairly priced with the uniqueness and quality. High five to the menu development team and marketing peeps with offering an array of tempting drinks and sides. The Million Dollar Bacon is absolutely addictive. Recently I tried their summer seasonal offering of Blueberry Cornbread with lemon butter atop and it was very impressive. Though these extras will run up your bill, you know it is unlikely that you can get these items elsewhere and you want to treat yourself. I have never seen an ad for FW. Quite frankly, they don't need advertising. Happy and devoted customers and the power of their word of mouth is the best advertising. To those leaving reviews, just a suggestion: When I writing a reviews, I would never take away "stars" to ding a perceived bad experience that was an isolated one. Nor would YOU want to be remembered for any isolated imperfection in an employee review or guests at an event you held finding it necessary to gossip, if say, one of your casseroles was not heated all the way though. If I am disappointed for any reason, I judge it by the way it was handled. When I read reviews, I look for consistency of the good and the bad and ignore the isolated imperfections. Thank You First Watch for being the difference we have long waited for. High five as well to your restaurant employees. Your stellar menu would mean nothing if you did not have the right employees to execute your vision with smiles and dedication to an optimal dining experience and superior service. read more

Tried this location for the first time to have a family breakfast. We were very pleased. No wait to get a table. Staff were very friendly and attentive to our table. The food was great! Always start with the Million Dollar Bacon! Tried some new items off the fall menu and definitely didn't disappoint. read more

I love breakfast, brunch and lunch here First Watch is always consistent and fresh. The service has always been good. The farmhouse decor is quaint and environment warm and friendly. The food is good and there is sometimes a wait time for a table but worth it. read more

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This is always a great place to meet up for breakfast or brunch. They are always busy so be prepared to wait a little bit, but the service has always been good when I'm there. I have yet to get a dish that I did not like. The food is yummy and comes in pretty big portion sizes. The place has a little bit of an upscale diner feel. read more

First Watch - Egg omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Food is constantly burned when I visit. Ordered the pancakes for myself and a family member, they were extra dark and the sizes were inconsistent. We didn't complained, just ate it. Lastly, I ordered a chicken pesto bowl, the chicken was burnt and the tomatoes. I returned the meal andrequested my money back. Manager did not apologize or say anything. Never will return!!!! read more

The service at this place was spectacular. Our waitress was very friendly and sweet. The food came out especially fast and the service was 10/10. The cleanliness of this place, the atmosphere, the workers; everything made my experience a special one. read more

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Good food great workers and with a smile on their faces!bite a bit crowded during the weekend and I wish they stayed longer than the breakfast and lunch! read more

"This is going to be our annual tradition" my husband says. Breakfast date at first watch while the kids are at home with the grandparents. Haven't been to their other locations, but this one seems homey enough to not feel like a chain. Got plenty of options and customizations, plus seasonal specials, so it took awhile before we decided on The Works omelette and a Salmon fritatta. Paired with million dollar bacon just because. Its easy to overdo breakfast and feel nauseous afterward, but their meals pair well with salads and goes light on the butter / fat / cream so that postmeal crash is avoided... all while still managing to taste great. I loved how full of veggies my fritta was, and the sweet but savory tastes of thick pork slices. Plus I loved my "just like a Creamsicle" tangerine dream breakfast smoothie and my husband sipped on his coffee pot happily. Add the friendly and efficient staff, with rustic decor... and you got yourselves two happy customers who will be back anytime we're in the area. read more

First Watch - Breakfast for 2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Came here for brunch today and wasn't sure what to expect as I'm not much of a breakfast/brunch person. The restaurant is in the old Gators Dockside but has absolutely zero left over from that. It's bright, open, and extremely modern. The service was excellent. My friend ordered water to drink and a carafe of water was brought to the table with a glass for each of us. They serve coke products here and also have Coke Zero. I had that and every time my glass was nearly empty the server was back with a refill. When it came time to actually make a decision on food, I chose from the "sides" menu and had the biscuits and gravy with a side of seasoned potatoes. My friend had the Bacado. She said the omelette was delicious and stuffed full of cheese. The biscuits were so fluffy and not at all dry like some places. As for the gravy, it was the absolutely best sausage gravy I've ever had. There were big pieces of sausage and a true sausage flavor in the gravy. Not a hint of flour. The potatoes were seasoned and delicious too, however slightly over fried. Overall, this is the best breakfast restaurant I've been too in a long time. It's definitely going to be my go to restaurant when I'm craving sausage gravy. If sitting in isn't what you're looking for during these times, the do take out and you can order through Uber Eats and Door Dash. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

First Watch - Biscuit and gravy with seasoned potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Nothing really has changed with the exception of the menu has improved as well as service. Nicely appointed surroundings. The biggest down side has now come to light? $2++ for 1 slice of toast! Really, and the audacity to tell us that the price comes from corporate? Lol read more

This was the first time I was able to get into First Watch without waiting for way too long due to staffing issues, so I hope that their issues are resolved. I am not one to wait for long on any restaurant. This time it was great. No line, my friend and I got seated immediately, had great service and our food came out quickly. The food was very good. I had half a ham and havarti melt and a sweet honey pecan salad. It was nice that I could choose 1/2 of any of the salads on the menu. My friend also chose the honey pecan salad and enjoyed it. The price was excellent, especially for the amount of food we got. I couldn't even finish my salad. Next time I intend to try something of the breakfast menu, it looks like there is a lot of good options on it. read more

Great food and great service. Love the morning mediation and good morning sunshine drinks!!! I have never had a bad experience. The food is great. The hubby and I go here for Sunday morning breakfast/date and we love it. read more

First Watch - Good morning sunshine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Love First Watch. Great place for breakfast. I often stop in for a Morning Meditation on the way to work. The staff is always friendly. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida