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    First Watch

    4.1 (210 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Market veggie sandwich and Cobb salad. Don't forget the kale drink
    Sherry B.

    Always excellent. FW never disappoints. Birthday brunch. Market veggie sandwich and a Cobb salad. Super yummy

    Classic Eggs Benedict (definitely wasn't expecting a mixed green salad on the side of breakfast and would swap next time)
    Lydia H.

    Went in for a brunch on a Sunday morning, and would definitely recommend getting there before about 10-1030. Service was wonderful, and it very quickly packed out but everyone still seemed to get their food quickly. Variety of choices on the menu and nothing was a disappointment at our table.

    Mixed Berries Acia
    John M.

    Absolutely a great find in Johnson City TN. Across from East Tennessee State University just up from the Carnegie Hotel. This is strictly a breakfast, lunch and brunch place. We were greeted on entry and shown to our table by our server. I had the Mixed Berries Acia and my wife had the Classic Eggs Benedict. We both really enjoyed our choices and the samples provided each other. Our server checked on us and sure the food was good and our drinks were refilled. We discovered that there are multiple locations and that one is only 20 minutes from us. We'll definitely be checking out that one soon.

    Veggie omelet with toast and grits
    Barry B.

    Fantastic omelettes, and a killer lemon ricotta pancake. The pancake is so light and fluffy they must use merengue. Great service and cute interior.

    Chikichanga, potatoes, and fresh fruit.
    Steve C.

    Came in for brunch on Saturday and like always, left with a big smile on my face. Joined the waitlist conveniently from my phone before leaving home, checked in upon arrival and was seated within 10-15 minutes. Exceptional customer service is the norm and the food never disappoints. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining, along with a variety of menu options for breakfast or lunch, this is a "must visit" location for really good food in Johnson City. Our absolute favorite is the chikichanga - it's simply AMAZING! Enjoy and Go BUCS!

    New breakfast sandwich!!!
    Nicholaus K.

    Love this place. Checkout new fall menu the choices are amazing. I love how everything tastes so fresh. 10 out of 10 if I could. Waitress's are very well mannered and prompt.

    Chickilanga
    Saiteja G.

    This place is a perfect spot for brunch. They have a wide variety of vegetarian options too. It is usually crowded Saturday morning so call ahead to find a place. The prices are decent and would definitely love to go back.

    Fresh squeezed juice, decent hot coffee

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    Very small portions and the menu is extremely limited. I was disappointed. I will say that the timeliness of the service was incredible.

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    Food is good but too pricey for my blood. This is a special occasion place to eat. Service is good.

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    3 years ago

    Love First Watch! Service is always top notch. My only complaint is that when full it is quite noisy.

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    Best place for the brunch, best service and thanks for Hannah my server for suggesting good meal for me .

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    Always great food and wonderful service. The restaurant is very clean and the bathrooms are as well.

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    We had a couple of friends visiting us from RI so I decided to make reservations for dinner last…read morenight. Our company commented on how nice the restaurant is and the 4 of us were seated at a large booth which gave us plenty of room. We were promptly greeted by Bree, who brought us waters and took our drink order. We ordered the spinach dip which everyone devoured. On to dinner...I have been here several times and asked Bree to help me decide between the Chef's pasta or the buttermilk chicken. She recommended the pasta if I was hoping to have leftovers. I had it with the Cajun cream sauce and blackened salmon. Absolutely delicious!!!! The other dishes were blackend salmon with Pomodoro sauce and the sea bass. Ordered a side of brussel sprouts and garlic parm fries for the table to share. Bree was outstanding and our meals were all delicious. We prefer to eat at the bar but we're very happy with our table and the service.

    Recently visited Label for the first time in years and the experience didn't disappoint. Love that…read morethey have sushi options along with steaks, pastas, salads, and sandwiches. On this occasion I had a spicy tuna roll, which is my go to. We also ordered Firecracker Shrimp and Crab Rangoon for the table. The sushi and crab Rangoon were both great and I would definitely get again. The shrimp was ok but I've had better at different restaurants. For my entree I ordered the Chef's Pasta and opted for the Cajun cream sauce with blackened salmon. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce and salmon made it the perfect combo. Would definitely get this entree again. The service was great and our drinks never ran dry. Our waitress made several suggestions for the table and was super attentive and kind. Overall we had a great experience at Label and will be back.

    First Watch - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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