The coffee is strong, the staff are lovely, the menu options are great, the million dollar bacon is delicious (but chewy where I'd prefer crispy, but that's entirely preference and thousands of other diners love it). We had a weekday early breakfast and the staff were already on their A game first thing in the morning. We got a great booth and the coffee came out fast and the food wasn't too far behind it. Well worth adding to your breakfast rotation options. read more

Very good! Even in Easter Sunday with church crowd we did not wait, service was great, everything fast and delicious. We sat outside and while it was a hot day the shade and fans made it nice! read more

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

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The food was fresh and tasty and the pancakes are delicious Service was great! A must try. read more

This location only! I recently took some friends to riverside, and essentially wrote the chain off. But talk about a redemption! Friends invited us to meet them at the Baymeadows location. Staff is an amazing team, food was good, the vibe was wonderful! Thanks to our server "V" for read more

Stopped in for Easter brunch with our family and had a wonderful experience. We were sat quickly, our waitress was wonderful (I think her name was Kayla) and food came up quickly and accurately. My husband got the steak hash special which was delicious. My mom got the chickenchonga which was also really good and I had the BLTE which was good but I wish the bread was toasted. Restaurant was busy but well managed and outdoor area was shaded and had fans making it a great option for us with our almost 1 year old. Definitely recommend. read more

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I had an excellent dining experience for breakfast . Our server Seth was super awesome. He made sure that our party of 11 was taken care of . All of our dishes were made to order and the overall location was roomy and we were all comfortable and well accommodated. A great day to begin the morning with an awesome staff and fulfilling tasty dishes. read more

First Watch - Smoked salmon egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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My friend and I came here for breakfast this morning hoping to see Mark however we learned he was transferred as a manager training for another store. We then had the distinct privilege of getting to meet Seth! I have to commend First Watch for having such an outstanding customer centered server. Seth greeted us with a smile, was friendly, polite, kind, and most professional. He maintained an excellent sense of humor and should be commended for his approach to customer service. I tried the new chicken hash spring collection dish and I have to say it was excellent! My friend had the carrot cake pancakes, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Just said they were too big. The restaurant has always was clean. Staff was friendly and should be a role model for others. read more

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

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We stopped in on a Tuesday mid-morning following a late night football game. Service was a bit slow, but our server was very attentive, just very busy. We ordered the kids French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, the Farmhouse Hash, Lemon Ricotta pancakes and the Million Dollar bacon. This was way more food than we should have ordered. The kids meal was enough for an adult, well almost. But my husband and I could definitely have split the tacos. The pancakes are massive, but the menu warned us. Everything had such great flavor. Overall the food was great! When you arrive someone will seat you, but they didn't have a designated hostess, so some people had to wait a bit. I assume on the weekends there is a hostess. I think they were simply staffed for a regular Tuesday, not one following Monday Night Football. But even though we waited a little longer than normal our food was great (and correct) and the staff was attentive and friendly. We'll be back! read more

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Bay Meadows is where it's at! This is my favorite location to grab brunch. Have a great outdoor outdoor patio and plenty of indoor seating. Everything is always clean fresh and inviting. I love their local coffee, which says a lot because I am a coffee snob. A carrot pancake was so delightful with tons of raisins and fresh carrots throughout. Love the maple syrup in the no drip bottle. Egg was poached to perfection and the fresh fruit was on point sweet and ripe. read more

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I love First Watch! Such a great place for breakfast or lunch-and lots of healthy options! Today, I had the smoked fritatta but in the last have had avocado toast. I liked the avocado toast better, but the fritatta was good. The fresh, healthy juices are a great treat. The hibiscus holiday punch was the best. We all really enjoyed our meals and the service was excellent. read more

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

First watch did amazing again. I got their coffee which comes locally and is very delicious. I got the traditional breakfast and the eggs were cooked perfectly and the bacon is thick and crispy. The carrot cake pancake was huge and tasted like the real thing for the fresh fruit. I got grapes and black areas which I love and sourdough toast. It's very trendy and modern inside and they have a patio outside if you want fresh air. Everything came out in a timely manner and the server checked on us throughout our visit. They have an updated menu for the spring and I can't wait to try it read more

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

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This is one of my go to brunch places, I love their Belgian waffles it's always fresh. I think I only had to send it back one time because it wasn't hot. My butter didn't melt when that was brought to the table. But they quickly corrected. The matter. Service is always pretty decent if there's an issue with the food, they always fix it with a smile. I do appreciate that. It's pretty casual in there so people come in there after church, or after they get out from the gym, so that's kind of a come as you are type of place when you just don't feel like cooking. I do like that you can get a sangria there with your brunch so that's always nice. I idea that like that they change up their menu on occasion with seasonal items. I give this place overall a 8/10. read more

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Online it does not allow you to pick gluten free as an option for bread to sub out for sandwiches. I can't describe the disappointment time after time when I order the Ham & Cheese Melt while calling my order in and specifying (sub gf toast) and it comes with gf bread. The sandwich turns to mush- I am speaking for all gluten free people here- we want it toasted too! The service is fantastic while in the store- but time after time the carry out orders are consistently wrong. read more

Very busy but service was good waitress friendly and attentive food was good something's burnt or cold and missing so many people hard to hear but we know how things are when busy. read more

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Great breakfast omelette new store is big and service is great.. Enjoyed the coffee and two different omelettes Gruyère and ham and vegetable were great. read more

I came in hoping for a good brunch experience, especially since it was my first time hanging out with my boyfriend's sister one-on-one -- I wanted things to go smoothly. Instead, the service we got was careless, awkward, and honestly disturbing by the end. Our server, Franco, seemed uninterested from the start. He rushed through our order, barely acknowledged us, and when the food came out -- NO utensils, NO napkins, and my side of potatoes was given to my guest and she did not receive her order of potatoes . We had to flag down ANOTHER server just to get basic things corrected. But here's where it went from bad to straight embarrassing ,after we paid (without tipping, due to the clear lack of care), Franco literally followed us out to the car, and asked why we didn't tip. I couldn't believe it. Who does that? It was invasive, inappropriate, and borderline harassment and EMBARRASSING ON HIS PART. I've worked in customer service. I understand tipping culture. But this? This was delusional behavior. Tips are earned not chased into the parking lot lol. The fact that he had the audacity to approach us like that, without shame, tells me he's probably done it before and gotten away with it. That's a major red flag. For a $50 brunch, we got zero hospitality, multiple errors, and a weird, uncomfortable encounter that left a terrible impression ..on both of us. First Watch get this guy in check before it escalates with the wrong customer because it will. read more

Tried this place for the first time in Orlando. Service was not the good but the food was and yes, you should try the million dollar bacon!! The scrambled eggs were meh. We look forward to another trip. read more

I have had mixed experiences here. I continue to return because they have fun items that you can't get anywhere and when it is cooked correctly, it is pretty good. However, pretty much every time I have gone, there has been some type of issue either with my dish or someone else's in my group. I usually go with 3-4 people and each time something goes wrong. I have ordered the skillet hash's and there was one time where the egg which I always ask for over medium was not cooked. I mean the whites were raw and everyone at the table agreed there was no way to eat it. I asked for them to be remade and it came back the same way. The waiter told us there was new kitchen staff and they were sorry. I'm sorry but there is no excuse for serving severely undercooked eggs twice. Another time, we had three people order breakfast and one order a salad. 20 minutes after the breakfast came out, the salad hadn't so we asked the server and she kept saying it was coming. It was a salad.....It took a half hour to get the salad after our breakfast was delivered so by the time the salad came, our breakfasts were cold. Another time, the potatoes were raw, just not okay. And last time they were out of alternative to pork sausages which sucked because someone in our group doesn't eat pork. They were out of the turkey and chicken. We were sitting back by the kitchen and they waited until our orders came out to tell the person they were out of sausage and hadn't even started making her meal until she was told so once again, we waited another 10 minutes for her meal to come out and ours got cold. It feels like you have to be rude to the people in your group if you want fresh food. Also, before they brought the order, we could see our orders just sitting in the window for over 5 minutes while it cooled. It wasn't busy. The staff were just talking. It feels like there is always something. read more

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

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My husband and I love First Watch. Even when we travel, we love going because of the consistency of the quality of foods. Our favorite local resturant is on Beymeadows Rd. In Jacksonville, Fl. We love having Lauren Alderman as our server. She is always friendly, knowledgable of all products, and makes sure all is perfect with our order. She makes going to First Watch a great experience. she attends to each and every need. many of the servers at this resturant are great but having served in a resturant many years myself, I consider Lauren the best of the best! Love she is always smiling Always ask for her, you won't be disappointed in service and will enjoy a great meal. read more

Our host was fantastic at seating us very fast and accommodating our large group (22 people). We had such a great time and the service was amazing. read more

Seth was GREAT!!!!! Super outgoing friendly and was attentive throughout my whole stay!!! Made sure we had everything we needed!!!! He's a great waiter. Was also in good spirits!!!! I look forward to dinning and having him wait on our table again!!! read more

I'm glad to find a first watch that is closer to where I live than having to drive either to Atlantic as well to riverside! The food is always great when I go with my partner. The service was great but the server who we had at the time which I believe as well my partner agreed that they either just got off training or is still training to become a server which is no biggie, but they forgot to take the drink tray off the table when they dropped off our drinks. The inside was pretty as well intimate but we decide to sit outside which was peaceful. But overall it was a pretty well. read more

Brand new First Watch opened up off Baymeadows, these are a chain but one of the better ones IMO, walking in it was very nice and clean, open layout. We we're seated right away, server was sweet and quick, I started with their seasonal special of a Cinnamon Toast Crunch drink with coconut rum and cold brew coffee, YUM!! It was served with a little carafe to refill it yourself, great presentation and delicious! I got the million dollar breakfast sandwich which was also delicious! Sausage, egg, cheese and their famous bacon which somehow managed to stay crispy with all the other toppings on it! So good, I also love the lightly dressed greens with like a lemon vinaigrette, all around great brunch! read more

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The best service I've received from a breakfast lace in a long time! -I'm a first-timer! First impressions: -We (party of 2) arrived around 1:30lm on a Sunday. -we were immediately welcomed by a host, rocking a mullet and a smile, who opened the door for us and directed us to our waitress who was standing in at the hostess desk. -our waitress was friendly and personable. She provided great service and was very helpful. She provided several recommendations. She was quick to serve coffee and water to us. -the food was delicious and fresh (except a few bites of avocado that were too ripe). -we never experienced a wait for anything. -the same host asked us how our food was and after we shocked out (at the front desk) he opened the door for us again and wished us a great day. We will be back read more

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

It's my first time at the Baymeadows location and it's just as good as the Roosevelt location. This time I got the 4 slices of bacon and scrambled eggs, the eggs were awesome and the pepper on the bacon surprised me in a good way. I didn't do the syrup since they already added brown sugar. Always good food, nice big interiors and great service...plus a full carafe of coffee. Forewarning, it's not cheap but it's worth it! read more

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

This was an amazing second experience... food quality was better than the other location near Jax Beach.... Service was ok, I think servers can be a little more attentive... However, ambiance was appealing for a brunch time... Fue una excelente segunda experiencia. La calidad de la comida en esta localidad fue mejor que la de Jax Beach... El servicio fue bueno pero puede mejorar si las meseras son más atentas...el ambiente estaba muy adecuado para la hora de almuerzo-desayuno... read more

First Watch - Smoked Salmon Frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We've been here a few times. It's safe and reliable. The kid's granola bowl was a nice option for a kid's dish. I wish they offered a regular/adult version as well. I probably could have asked... Kid's chocolate chip pancake was great as was the side of bacon. The skillet and bacado (bacon avocado) omelet were pretty good overall but the eggs seemed overdone. But the dish of the day was their side of cheese grits with a broiled cheese finish. Simple and delicious read more

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I offered to carry it out on my way to the office. It was ready very fast & waiting in the pickup area when I arrived. Got to my office ready to eat & found hair in my potatoes. They sent me a survey and I placed it there with the pic but no response. I called but it was around 2 and they close early *********Update********** The GM from this location has reached out to me to make this right. I love when customer service standards are upheld and they made sure to apologize for the inconvenience!3 read more

First Watch - Hair in my potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The chicken pesto quinoa has been my go to at first watch for YEARS. Our server today, Mark was super friendly and kind yet not hovering by any means. It's a sad day for us and when we shared it with him he was sympathetic made us comfortable to be able to share one of our worst days with him. The restaurant was pretty quiet, we went very early. One of my favorite first watch locations! read more

First Watch - Mimosa and bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This is our first visit to First Watch. The mask policy is not enforced but lost people do wear them in transit to their tables and waiting. When we arrived at 945 AM it was semi full but were seated instantly. By the time we left at 1032 AM there was a line out the door. No socially distancing was possible in the lobby. Shoulder to shoulder. We got a booth so we could social distance and glad all the staff wore masks. Our server was a very pleasant young man who waited on us at table 49 (don't recall his name) The salmon frittata was insanely delicious and just the right size. The side salad was barely dressed which was wonderful. I also got the morning meditation which was $4.49. Pricey but it was beautiful and delicious. My hubby got the bananas foster and fresh OJ. The French toast was very very sweet and he was unable to finish it. The toast was brioche and very very fluffy but the syrup was drowning the bread. It did not need to be swimming. But it was very delicious; just best to split between 2 people because it is like dessert. He enjoyed his side of link sausage and he said it had a great savory flavor and not greasy. Our server recommended the Barbacoa breakfast tacos as his fav. We will definitely be back. read more

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I know I post five-star reviews most of the time, but this First Watch deserves 10 stars!!! When we came in the restaurant was extremely clean and not very crowded. We got seated at our table immediately! Our waiter was named Cody, and he was a very nice guy! After choosing our food, it got served to us in only 7-10 minutes! Food was delicious and high quality. My daughter had brought her sketch book in to draw her comics, then Cody complemented them and recommended a magazine subscription to draw more comics! 5 stars. read more

First Watch - My daughter's pancakes, and my delicious breakfast quesadilla! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Interior: I loved the interior, it was a super cute open space with a ton of seating. Service was good but slow. There was a wait for seats and the wait for food was even longer. I think we waited about 45 minutes for our food. We ordered the barbacoa breakfast burrito, pork green Chile hash, and the maple glazed bacon appetizer. My pork green Chile hash was served hot and was delicious but too heavy for me to finish the entire dish. My husband shared that his barbacoa burrito was cold and must've been sitting on the counter. The beef was much fattier compared to the pork shoulder. The appetizer came after our food and was served like lukewarm. The maple bacon honestly tasted more of a dessert than a breakfast item and was just way too sweet for my taste. I was hoping for a more balanced sweet and savory but it was very candied and then drizzled with maple syrup. But otherwise, I've actually never been to a first watch before so I enjoyed it. The menu is pretty big with tons to choose from. read more

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First Watch has certainly grown since it opened way back in 1983 in Pacific Grove, California. First Watch has since grown to over four hundred and twenty locations in twenty-eight states and employing ove nine thousand employees. The name First Watch is a reference to the first ship aboard a ship and the restaurant chain is open from 7:00 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. This particular location is on Baymeadows Road on the southside of Jacksonville, Florida First Watch is part of a growing trend in restaurants that offer breakfast and lunch options in a somewhat more upscale ambiance than the old school greasy spoon diners or luncheonettes that were the industry standard. First Watch also has a significantly higher proportion of healthy options than those aforementioned greasy spoon diners and luncheonettes. The eggs benedict are a good way to go. The omelets are a good option, as well. The inside is also a step above from your typical greasy spoon diner or greasy spoon luncheonette. All in all, First Watch is a good option and I enjoyed my breakfast here. read more

Been to this location a couple of times before. Decided to go here for breakfast yesterday morning with My Wife. She decided to order the breakfast tacos. She said that they were very good. I decided to order the works omelet. The omelet had onions, bacon, sausage, and cheese in it. The omelet itself was a little fluffy, which makes it good and filling. Only thing that could be different would be the onions. I think the onions could be grilled a little longer and diced up. It had to many onions and not diced up. I also had the homestyle potatoes. They were very good and grilled up well. I had to eat them right way as they tend to get cold quickly and doesn't taste that good. Our server did an excellent job as well and was very courteous as well. I think She deserves a raise and I can't recall Her name as well. We will return here soon. read more

First Watch - Breakfast Tacos, Black Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Went here for breakfast the other day the food was not only delicious but they had gluten-free bread and I am Celia. I was so excited. The cappuccino was the best cappuccino I've ever had and the omelette was very good. Highly recommend. read more

We can't get enough of this place! Brunch here never disappoints. Good food and good service with cute decor. read more

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Everything was great from the food, service and ambiance. I enjoyed every moment at this restaurant, I felt a little rush with my server but she was just doing her work. read more

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

Slow service for nasty food..... The food was nothing like the pictures. the quality was horrific. Everything burnt placed on a bed of grits. My bread was not on my plate. Once I showed the waiter, he just said ok and went on with his shift. read more

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Had a great impromptu lunch while waiting for a meeting to start nearby. Service was excellent, as was the BLT Eggs Benedict. The kitchen was fast, and the atmosphere was pleasant. I really appreciated the crispy bacon and light dressing on the greens. Thank you First Watch! read more

First Watch - Much needed lunch break on this gloomy Monday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Great experience, Seth was a GREAT waiter. Very attentive good sense of humor just a cool brunch day.