I wholeheartedly agree with the overall consensus here so far...great food, service, and high quality...but higher prices to match. That's not the end of the world by any means, but will definitely limit my visits to "special treat" category rather than making First Watch my every weekend go-to spot. Today when I visited they had a seasonal item, Summer crab omelet, which was absolutely phenomenal, packed with crab, corn, and red peppers. I wasn't fully prepared for the avalanche of Hollandaise, but I'd be a liar if I said I didn't finish every bite! The mixed greens with a lemony spritz on them are absolutely perfect with such a decadent entrée and I genuinely liked the artisan toast even though my expectations weren't too high...it was chewy and had real flavor, and I loved that they didn't drown it in butter like most breakfast spots. It actually seemed like the amount I'd spread on my toast at home. My first visit here was with my senior dad who was apprehensive about some of the more trendy options on the menu. He stuck with breakfast basics and only grumbled about the prices, admitting his food was delicious and he especially liked the potatoes. read more

First Watch - Summer crab omelet with mixed greens and artisan toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

We stopped at First Watch in Joplin on our way through. The waitress was great. The food was wonderful. I had a Chickachanga. It was fantastic. My husband had the Bacado He loved it. The place was clean the service was great and the bathrooms were clean. read more

I am nearly speachless on how amazing this place us. My favorite dish is the picture I posted which is the Pest Chicken Bowl. Super healthy! Im not a fan of cheese so instead of the feta cheese I asked for bacon and avocado which made the dish even better. I really appreciate the positive customer service and the atmosphere is relaxing. read more

First Watch - Pesto Chicken Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

I understand that First Watch is a chain, but I had never heard of it til it made it's way to Joplin. I LOVE this restaurant. The organic menu with healthy options is the way to go for me. Biscuits and gravy made with turkey sausage - you can't even tell it's not pork! Very yummy. The grits were good too. Nice cheese crust on top; super filling and comfy cozy. The menu is diverse and everything sounded amazing. The restaurant itself was open concept, light and airy. A wonderful brunch experience. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Very nice breakfast/Brunch place. The place is very clean looking. The staff is also very polite and welcoming. The restrooms are the cleanest I've ever seen in a public restaurant. They have a nice menu with tons of creative options. Can't go wrong the the FarmHouse Hash & of course the million dollar bacon read more

Joplin MO. We found this wonderful breakfast spot by name "First Watch.....The Daytime Cafe". At first you think.....oh...one of those breakfast places that are all very good, but all alike. Nope. This place is definitely a notch above. We both ordered a single blueberry pancake. Wow....extremely light in texture with the blueberrys in the batter and served with a bottle of hot maple syrup in addition to some blueberry compote. Lynette had a side order of sausage links that were very good, but my order of Million Dollar Bacon was the ultimate breakfast fare. Four slices of hardwood smoked bacon baked with brown sugar; black pepper; cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle. Cayenne on bacon? I know what your thinking, but it actually blended in with the sweetness very nicely. I was in bacon heaven. The service was very good, friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is very nice, kind of what you expect from a typical breakfast place, but maybe just a little nicer. This is definitely a must try if your in the Joplin, MO area. read more

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Just passing through and saw the photos here on Yelp so we had to stop! First Watch did not disappoint... Presentation: 10/10 Quality: 10/10 Portion sizes: 10/10 Aesthetic: 10/10 Coffee: 9.5/10 Brittany was great, attentive and provided excellent recommendations. Next time we're passing through, we'll definitely stop through again! read more

First Watch - Biscuits & Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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This little restaurant is beautiful. The food is AMAZINGLY good and the service was wonderful. You may have to wait for a seat but it is SO worth it! I would highly recommend. read more

First Watch - Bananas Foster French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

And love love these guys! One of the most amazing menus!!!Eggs Benedictions are amazeballs!!! read more

I was visiting family in Joplin a few weeks ago and wanted a hearty breakfast before hitting the road for the trip back home. So when they recommended First Watch I had to dive in! We ordered the to go breakfast for 4. It included GENEROUS portions of scrambled eggs, bacon, fried potatoes, toast and chopped fruit all with outstanding flavor! We served 3 people generously and the portion sizes could easily feed 5 with the amount of leftovers we had, though it became a nice snack for me to nibble on throughout the day. The cost was reflected appropriately in the high quality ingredients, portion sizes and above standard packaging. It was beyond expectation! When I visit my Joplin family this will be my go to breakfast spot! But until then, I look forward to visiting the OKC location that is closer to me! First Watch has established themselves as an eatery you don't want to miss! read more

First Watch - The best breakfast in Joplin! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

First Watch never fails to quench my hunger or the overall experience. This trip to this location was worth it. Amanda was very polite and very "on top of it"! It wasn't very busy and I was seated immediately as well as served. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend going to this location in Joplin! read more

First Watch - Avacado toast and million dollar bacon! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Great breakfast and brunch spot. Terrific menu. Excellent staff at this location. We need more of these!

First time at First Watch for my birthday breakfast and I was very pleased! The location here in Joplin is very clean, and staff are kind and professional. Leandra was friendly and not over-attentive, which was nice. A little overpriced for a breakfast place, but that's to be expected in 2022. Overall a great first experience! read more

Wow! I am floored by the quality of the food here! We went for the first time, I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and my husband got the farmers skillet. The potatoes in the farmers skillet were on point! The lemon ricotta pancakes ... well they were so good I bought the cookbook that first watch sells! I was so impressed! We will be going back! read more

Better, healthier choices here. First time to eat here. I liked the dish over all. Seemed a bit heavy on the salt/seasoning tho and potatoes and onions seems just a touch burnt. But over all good. Service was adequate at best. Number of staff passed by and ignored our drinks even when we put our empty glasses at the edge of the table to try to get them noticed. When the gal delivered our ticket, as an after thought, she asked if we wanted a refill. So if you're don't mind being extra thirsty after eating an extra salty meal....still a solid 3.5-4 star place. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Well, the place was great. Nice ambiance. Modern, Rustic vibes. No wait time on a Monday afternoon. Food arrived in about 10 minutes. I got The Works Omelette, which was 8/10 - not a big fan of sour cream, but wanted to give it a try. The contents inside were great. Potatoes softness/crispy ratio was splendid. The multi grained toast embedded the perfect amount of butter. And the Morning Meditation drink was healthy and very tasty. I left FULL and satisfied. 9/10 read more

First Watch - The Works Omelette w/ Multigrain Toast & Roasted Potatoes, Morning Meditation drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

It had been my first time going when we went I wasn't sure what to expect but some of the staff were friendly which made the visit a lot smoother and comfortable, the waitress was kind and let us know if we need anything we could reach out to her she was on top of our drinks when they were empty and ready for a refill food was delicious, but it just wasn't of my liking the presentation of the food on the dish was great! Very appealing. read more

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First Watch is always my go to place for brunch! I love their skillets and the portion size are always great. Highly recommend coming here!

Love First Watch, excellent service, excellent prices, and very attentive staff. We try to go once a week, today they were too busy, that's a good thing I guess except for us. read more

Just moved to Joplin and was looking for a healthy food restaurant. I love it here very clean great service and wonderful food . Highly recommend yummy and healthy read more

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Breakfast was wonderful as always! Million dollar bacon is a must to try & the bloody mary is great! These are two of our favorites! Our server today, Amanda, was super fast & efficient & had a very cheerful attitude. I highly recommend First Watch in Joplin, MO. read more

Amanda did a great job serving us! Awesome food. Fast service! Come here if you are going through Joplin or are a local! read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

Love First Watch!!! The BLTE for my hubs, Avocado Toast for me. Didn't get it this time, but if you haven't, get the million dollar bacon. It's amazing!! Prompt service, great menu, our server Leandra was friendly and efficient. read more

I got the chickichanga. The potatoes were very salty. The sauce was tasty (best part of dish) but the chorizo tasted like ground beef. Very plain dish over all. It also had fruit, fresh and sweet. My girlfriend had Florentine eggs Benedict. Overall the dish was properly cooked but the sauce was lacking in flavor. Service was good. Server did a good job. Only exception was the cash register person. She seemed to be have a rough day. So it may just be a one time thing. Overall would not return by choice but would not avoid it. read more

I had the Power Wrap and it's my new favorite! My daughter had the Ham and Gruyère and tomato soup and loved it as well. We'll be back!

I love first watch! I come for the Harvest Hash but unfortunately, it's a seasonal thing and they don't always have it. Otherwise, it's a really cute environment place to go with friends for a tasty brunch. read more

Our family had breakfast at First Watch and I could not wait for the Pumpkin Pancakes!! One of my favorite fall season breakfasts!! We started off with the Cinnamon Spice Churros..so good!! And the Pumpkin Pancakes did not disappoint..so Yummy!! We like our eggs scrambled hard and they were cooked just like we asked!! The coffee at First Watch is some of my favorite also!! We also ordered The Traditional and a Waffle and both of those plates were delicious as well!! The restaurant was so clean and the servers were very friendly!! The bathrooms were very clean also! Would definitely recommend this restaurant!! read more

Very much enjoy eating at First Watch. Glad they have one in Joplin. Yummy food, big portions, etc. Very delicious. :)

First Watch is becoming my favorite breakfast spot! Brought our newly college graduated son with us today. I had the Hacienda Hash...it's new and delicious!!!! Had a little bit of a kick with the spicy ketchup...but the creama comes it down. I had to order the toast because I LOVE their toast. My son got the burrito with Barbacoa....and he said it was amazing. He also got the Watermelon Wake-up and it was super delicious (but I've also been on a watermelon kick). Hubby got the "crave worthy" Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. The service is always so good! Emily was pleasant and so attentive! read more

Everything was great. We had pancakes, omelettes, and French toast, and everything was delicious. Our server, Leandra, was very friendly and a great server. Will definitely be back if in the area again! read more

First watch did a great job in accommodating our large party of six! We really enjoyed the food here and the general ambience. Highly recommend stopping by First Watch as it is a nice staple here in Joplin. I recommend the avocado toast and the purple haze if you get a chance to try their seasonal drinks I highly recommend. read more

Went to the Joplin location for the first time on Sunday and I'm here again Friday! Food is delicious - our server was Cassie and she was great! read more

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Clean modern atmosphere. Quick friendly service. Great grits. Tried the lemon ricotta pancakes, definitely worth a try. Nice lemon curd.

We stopped there for the first time and were impressed. They're a little pricey for this country boy but they do use quality products. They brag about cage free eggs but that doesn't mean the hens are out eating bugs in the pasture, so that isn't much of a deal to me. However, when the eggs come to you with butter melted on them, you know you'll have sonething tasty. The whole grain toast was really good and Deb said her waffle was wonderful. The menu has something for everyone from the health conscious eater to the fat guy like me who loves to eat. The only thing I would recommend to them is a little stronger coffee. It was good tasting coffee but in my opinion, you shouldn't be able to see through it when it's poured. read more

Wasn't a half bad breakfast. Price is on the steep side but the place feels top notch classy.

Very nice place with good quality food. Wonderful breakfast options accompanied with fresh greens and toast. The ambiance is very nice and has a country feel to it. However, if you are on a budget, I wouldn't recommend. The prices can get steep for most of the meals, but you are getting a quality meal! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

This spot is a go to for my girls and I.... We went Sunday, gave them our name, got the confirmation text regarding the wait and sat outside to enjoy the sunshine... Having been told it was a 15 minute wait I wasn't too concerned at the 25 minute mark.. At 45 mins I went in to check, all parties after us had been seated already. The Histess gave us some cock and bull story and acted as if we had WE had done something wrong. I showed her the text, but the attitude was the same (blaming it on the tech). To make up for it we were seated right by the kitchen.. I got us moved, thankfully. The Server was fabulous! The food excellent! The hostess should have sent a Manager over... We will come back, but will have to remember to keep a close eye on the Hostess... read more

Coffee was great, my husband loved the watermelon wake-up. Food was amazing this place is a must go to for breakfast. The wait staff was friendly and food came out fast and hot! read more

First Watch - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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One of my favorite restaurants! I've tried several items on the menu and they have all been delicious! Especially love their mixed juice drinks; Summer Blush today. read more

First Watch - Love the new Summer menu! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

We are always eager to try new breakfast places and First Watch put a hip, slightly upscale take on the morning meal. The space feels like the crew from Fixer Upper is now flipping restaurants. There is a small spin on every aspect and they have a large focus on healthier/lighter options. The water comes in a self serve pitcher so you do t have to wait for refills. The traditional breakfast meals are all there but each has its own unique twist. The biscuits and gravy, made from turkey sausage, was phenomenal. The checkout counter is right in the middle of the restaurant so it is easy to find and access. I would highly recommend First Watch when looking for something new in the AM. read more