Great and quick service. Friendly staff. Must make a reservation on a holiday. Food was good and good drinks

Nice local chain for breakfast. Service is good and they have some interesting items. Oh, and breakfast cocktails a big plus read more

I went to First Watch with a friend for brunch on Saturday around 10:15 am and was seated right away. The interior is super cute and clean, very modern-looking. Our server was good and food was also good overall. I ordered eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, and it came with a side of greens. The restaurant leans towards fresh and healthy ish cooking, and I could definitely taste that in the food, though I enjoyed it because I like to eat healthy. Overall it was a good experience. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

FOLLOW THE SUN First Watch has grown into a major breakfast and lunch destination by serving fresh & seasonal offerings. Their menu changes based on the sun and that's a great way to eat sustainably. Chicagoland gets its second First Watch location and it's time to start enjoying these creative and thoughtful meals. First Watch focuses on serving only Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. They open at 7am and close at 2:30pm. That's great because their employees can actually go home and have a life after work. First Watch juices fresh fruit and veggies daily on site. It's so refreshing to enjoy a fresh squeezed glass of juice. I really enjoyed the "Morning Meditation" which was made with orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar & beet. It was really good and I loved the contrast of the tart beet with the sweetness of the orange. I even enjoyed the "Kale Tonic" which was made kale, Fuji apple, cucumber & lemon. This feels super healthy. Hey it's not easy being green. They are also introducing signature cocktails with all of their fantastic squeezed juices. Cheers to brunch with these delicious signature cocktails. I highly recommend enjoying their delicious "Project Sunrise" coffee made with beans from Huila, Columbia. First Watch has made a commitment to its partners, Women in Coffee and their mission to grow the highest quality coffee beans, support their families & strengthen their communities. You can really taste the richness of this delicious coffee in every cup. I've never had avocado toast before. I've only heard good things about it, so I had to try it. The dish is fantastic. It starts out with thick-cut whole grain toast which is just amazing. In fact, it's their own bread recipe. It's topped with a mixture of both smashed & chunk avocados, olive oil, lemon and Maldon sea salt. It's so good. They even sell loaves of their sliced bread at the restaurant. I recommend buying a few to go, after your meal. We wanted to try the new seasonal speciality dishes here. The elote hash and barbacoa tacos were calling our names. Both dishes were incredible. The elote hash was made with two sunny-side cage-free eggs on top of seasoned fried potatoes, house-roasted summer sweet corn and crumbled chorizo. It's also topped with sliced avocado, cheddar/monterey jack cheese, chipotle crema & scallions. There's also a side of warm wheat-corn blend tortillas which were very tasty. The barbacoa tacos were made with seasoned braised beef barbacoa, scrambled cage-free eggs, scallions, melted cheddar/monterey jack cheese, chive cream, Cotija cheese, pico de gallo & fresh avocado with a side of black beans. The tacos were creative and tasty. It was the perfect brunch item to enjoy. I loved how both of these dishes weren't heavy. I didn't want to take a nap after eating. Has anyone ever had dessert at breakfast? I'm thinking I found the answer. I highly recommend you get some of their lemon ricotta pancakes topped with marinated berries and creamy lemon curd. It's the perfect dessert to finished off any meal with. First Watch is rising in Illinois and they are bringing a fresh and sustainable approach to how we start our day. The fresh juices and tasty dishes are the perfect start to my morning. I can not wait until my next visit. read more

Very nice ambience for breakfast. There is a relax feel at the resto. Busy when we got there. They have a lot of choices and everything was delish! The only complaint is the servings are small. They forgot to make one order for my friend when we were here and have to follow up. The service was kinda slow too. read more

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Nice ambiance, ingredients taste fresh. I like how they indicate calories on the menu. Menu looks intriguing. Husband had the rustic frittata and added sausage, it tastes like pizza :) but the bread that came with it tasted stale though. Perhaps I am accustomed to the Midwest suburban pancake house serving size, so I was a bit surprise by the portion size. So if you are not as value driven, this is a fun brunch/gathering place. read more

I love this place. I recently found it while doing red light therapy in the area. The place is clean, staff friendly and the food is amazing. The prices are great which is rare in this economy. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Don't be afraid to try it. You won't be sorry. Tim, owner The Salt Escape. read more

This spot is the best breakfast around - hot meal, great drinks, easy ambiance. Every time I order something, it is absolutely delicious. The service is fantastic, the menu is epic, and the drinks are one of a kind. The menu is eclectic, and can fulfill any type of food preferences. The drinks vary, and are a creative mix. I would recommend this spot every day of the week! The ambiance here is very chill. The summer room/outdoor-like seating is perfect read more

Good food! Chocolate chip pancake and farmhouse skillet were excellent! Egg Benedict had a different bun that I am used to and the hollidase(?) sauce could use a little bit more seasoning. Service was overall friendly, especially the manager with the beard at the front today. Would definitely come back again ! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

Wow, fist visit to the old Chili's location in Deer Park!! WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Bright cheerful redesign. Very open and airy. Impressive decor and colors. Everything is well planned and thought out, from the menus to the 2 coffee cups on every table. Excellent service, creative menu, excellent and somewhat unique meals. Breakfast and brunch only! The old bar area of Chili's now has been fitted with folding windows that let the air in on a beautiful June day. A great experience! Will be our new breakfast favorite! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

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Everything about this new restaurant is amazing! I brought my 10 and 6 year old kiddos. And almost complete wraparound to spar how do you want to get in my kitchen! My son had the kids granola bowl and loved it, even with the slivered almonds. My daughter had the chocolate chip pancake which was one single plate-sized beauty with a genius syrup bottle that will never give you too much. If you know this mama, like most parents, a pot of coffee at the table when I sit down is a sure sign I'll be back! I had the biscuits and gravy and we all shared the Million Dollar Bacon. The ambiance alone is the perfect blend of fresh farmhouse kitchen and neighborhood meet up! read more

First Watch - Drinks for the grownups! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

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The wait is not too long if you sign up for the waitlist. Bring your own caffeinated teabags if you want caffeine with your tea. They only have caffeine free teas. They offered English Breakfast but came back empty handed. They're out of English Breakfast tea with caffeine. The wait staff must've forgotten to put in our order because 45 minutes later 3 other seats around us got their food even though they sat after we ordered. It was nice of them to offer extra order of bacon and comp the meals. The multigrain lemon ricotta pancake was not as I expected. I've had better. The bacon was spicy. The bananas foster French toast was super sweet as expected. The place was super clean. The wait staff had no masks on. The only one with the mask was the busboy. I will try other chains but not this one. read more

First Watch - KILDEER location sign - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

Food, service amazing especially for brunch. You won't be disappointed. And don't leave without their mixedberry waffle!

Food was great, especially the million dollar bacon. Our waitress was cool and she paid attention to detail. read more

First Watch - French toast w/ fresh fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

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No matter the location this place always delivers satisfaction. Their ability to maintain consistency around the country is applauded. Customer service was top notch, the wide variety of food options and drink options almost make it impossible not to find what you want. The ambiance typical of a busy breakfast spot but not overwhelming. Everything is clean and their seasonal me it is always good to allow for fun changes on the menu. Waffle without question was cooked to perfection. read more

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Delicious fresh food. Good service. Bright and friendly restaurant. Lots of drink options. We also had these amazing churros. We keep going back & trying other thing's & everything has been delicious. read more

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food is usually good here but service is always bad and today this waiter was the worst ., have to think twice again about coming here next time! read more

Unique menu, professionally prepared, excellent personnel. Ambiance is very good often seated promptly and with attention to detail.

Good food, good prices and good service - what's not to like!! Btw - I had the heathy egg white omelette! All good! read more

My visit to First Watch this morning was disappointing. I received a gift card and figured might as well give it a try. The food and the juice bar were good. The cold brew wasn't great and by the end of our meal, it was basically untouched. When we went to pay at the front counter, they informed us that their gift card machine was not working. So, we had to pay with my credit card instead. The staff's lackluster response and minimal apologies was off putting. We felt like this circumstance was very much the businesses' problem (not ours) that their machine wasn't working and therefore, would have expected a better response/solution to be offered. read more

Delicious food, awesome menu and selections to pick from, amazing service, and adorable/modern atmosphere! Just can't speak any more highly of it! read more

I haven been here several times. Every time I come here, no disappointments! Good food! Good service! Spacious and clean! They got so many variety of food on the menu! read more

The staff is really friendly, and the spring/summer drink specials are delicious. The food is unique and adventurous read more

First Watch - Biscuits and gravy, crab avocado toast, and the tacos Al pastor skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kildeer, Illinois

Fully staffed with friendly and efficient folks, that's already a win right there. Food is good and not overpriced, another win. Menu has plenty of choices for different tastes. Tables are far apart so you can actually carry a private conversation without feeling pressure from neighboring tables. Place is spotless including clean bathrooms. Overall solid choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch. read more

I'm surprised to say that for a chain, we thought this place rocked! Loved the upscale, relaxed vibe but without ridiculous prices. Entree prices were super fair, portions were great, and flavor was fantastic! Came here during a peak time but was able to grab a couple open seats at the bar. The bartender was busy the whole time but friendly and continued to check in with us. We had a nice view of all the restaurant happenings and the ambiance on a nice, breezy afternoon. My husband said the pomegranate cocktail was delicious; not too sweet and a nice complement to our million dollar bacon app. Will definitely be popping back here the next time we get the chance for a day date. read more

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Was there for breakfast? Wow, the food was like you made it yourself. I had the farmer skillet over easy eggs, potatoes onions, peppers, avocados season well nice thick, whole wheat, toast, buttered, well very impressive. Good service would you recommend this place? read more

Great food, great service and a fair price! Excellent spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Easy parking too.

Came here for weekday lunch. The place is nice and spacious. Weekdays aren't bad but weekends usually have long lines. They are good with concept and marketing - however both dishes we ordered - one skillet and one egg dish - were overly seasoned with salt . They are flavorful but the high sodium defeats the purpose of a healthier meal which is the place is positioning itself for. Glad we tried but will not return. read more

First time here and what a pleasant surprise it was... the service by Carlos was incredible. It is hard to find restaurants with good service now a days. Carlos was super attentive and very knowledgeable and made our experience here very enjoyable. We will be back and will request Carlos. read more

Overall the food was good but inflation hit this place hard. Usually I think of a breakfast place having large portions enough for you to almost always have a doggie bag. But not this place. I split a French toast dish with my daughter thinking it would be enough, but it was barely enough for one person.... So we ordered more food and had to wait another 25 minutes for it to come out. For the prices you'd expect 'normal' size portions, even in light of inflation. It's not like I don't go out often enough to see prices going up, but this place has taken shrinkflation to another level. With the numerous other breakfast places out there I don't think we'll be back. Inside decor is nice though. read more

Went here for a birthday brunch. First timers here and it was enjoyable. We were able to make our reservations online which made the trek here so much easier because we knew we wouldn't have to wait too long. This place has rustic farmhouse aesthetic and I'm all for it. Our waiter was a sweetheart and the food was good. My girlfriend has some dietary restrictions and they were able to accompany her gluten free requests so that's always a great thing. The drinks were pretty and overall, it was a fun experience. The price is a tad bit steep for what you get but hey, it's all about the experience (and the food...and drinks) and to be honest, this wasn't all that bad. If you're thinking about coming here, come on in because it was a wonderful experience with great drinks and yummy food. Will this be in my regular repertoire of excellent yum yums ala. Ruth Chris? Probably not. Now, will I come back to kick it with some friends over some fun and pretty drinks and decent food? Definitely yes. read more

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Always dependable, never extraordinary. In general i enjoy the weekend brunch here. The food is fresh, and the wait staff are pleasant. Bluntly, I prefer unique, or unusual, or or extraordinary. I come here when I don't want to drive miles for brunch, because it is local, and always acceptable. read more

We've eaten here twice and both times we were seated immediately and the service was good. Water was left on the table but they kept checking back to see if we needed refills or needed to refill the carafe. The food was good both times and we enjoyed our dishes. Portion sizes were very fair for the price. Plenty of options for everyone. This last time I had the avocado toast with 2 eggs and it tasty and filling. read more

I went with a friend and I had French toast and she had biscuits and gravy. We thought the food was great. Our waiter was really nice too!

Simple, best ingredients, super staff, and well executed service at every location I have visited. Highly recommend if you have never tried it. Well worth it ! read more

I came in for breakfast on a Saturday and it was almost empty. I was sat and waited at my table for 15 minutes and no one came to wait on me. I stopped in the restroom and it was absolutely filthy. So, I left. If they can't pay attention to their customers or the cleanliness of their restrooms, I don't want to be subjected to whatever food they're going to serve, even if I didn't get to that point. There are a million breakfast places in this area and if management doesn't get it together, this place isn't gonna last, which is fine because it's pretty terrible. I'm very disappointed. read more

I don't know if this place just hates doing take-out because the reviews seem so great otherwise. Ordered again for breakfast over the weekend and was disappointed once more. I got the biscuits and turkey gravy with over-easy eggs, while my boyfriend ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes. Since we went really indulgent this time, I didn't think we could go wrong. Unfortunately, my potatoes were once again raw, my eggs were over hard, and my gravy was overseasoned with pepper. I love pepper! But it was completely overpowering. The upside? The biscuits were pretty tasty. However, after trying to chew through several mouthfuls of potatoes and picking at my overcooked eggs, I really couldn't care less about the biscuits. The pancakes really weren't amazing, but the saving grace here was the lemon curd, which was very tasty. However, when that's the only part of a meal that's delicious, something is terribly wrong. Maybe someday, when enough time has passed, we will visit in person, but take out from here is definitely a no-go. read more

Great service. Yummy food. Had farmers breakfast. Love that they leave carafe of hot coffee so you can refill as you like.

Had not stopped for a while and decided for a quick lunch - what a perfect choice! We love their service & most of all their fresh choices! We're thinking we must stop more often! Hubby had a cup soup ... half sandwich & salad - really filling, even for him! I was set for breakfast but the power bowl caught my eye ... perfect! Then I added a yummy green cocktail - kale & apple juice, cucumber & vodka - a summer treat. Now to create at home! read more

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Being sick and tired of the same couple places to get a decent egg in barrington I looked for a new breakfast place to feed my forever hungry self. This lead me to first watch locally ( they also have locations in FL that I've enjoyed in the past ) first watch has a bar area with fresh juiced drinks and alcoholic breakfast refreshments as well. The small bar area is very cute, clean and airy. The menu is not huge but where they lack in variety they make up for in quality. The bacon here is always a treat, cooked to perfection EVERYTIME. The protein pancakes are solid and will fill you up fast. The kale tonic is killer. I've never had to wait here either. It's always busy but not crowded or overwhelming especially for someone like me with sensory issues. Too much chaos and I have to go. This place is chill and calm. My new go to breakfast place. read more

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