After a massage appointment next door, I stopped into First Watch to grab one of their fresh juices. This time of year is one of my favorites because so many places offer watermelon drinks, and they're always a refreshing way to cool off and hydrate. I decided to try the Watermelon Wake-Up, made with watermelon, pineapple, lime, and mint. The first thing I noticed was that the cup wasn't filled very much. There was a noticeable amount of space at the top, and for the price, I expected the drink to at least be filled to the top. Once you factor in the ice, it felt like there wasn't much juice for what I paid. The flavor was just okay. It was refreshing, but the watermelon wasn't as sweet as I expected. Instead, the lime seemed to stand out more, giving the drink a slightly tart taste. I know the sweetness of watermelon can vary, so this may have just been an off day, but I was hoping for a sweeter blend. I still like that First Watch offers fresh juices made with real ingredients and I'd be willing to give it another try. Hopefully next time the drink is a little fuller and the fruit is a bit sweeter. Drink: 3 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Value: 3 out of 5 Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars read more

First Watch - Watermelon Wake-Up - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Went with about six people which I don't think is a large party compared to going with 12 or 16. We did call ahead for seating. They were aware we were coming because it was on a Sunday. We came for a family celebration of a lunch or birthday party. We had to move our table twice because other patrons were complaining that there were too many people in the area. We finally said that the last time we're staying, they put us up against the wall with boo seat on one side and chairs on the other. Our waitress was extremely short tempered and quite aggressive. She did not enjoy having a large party. Multiple of our orders were messed up, even though we told her a few times it took longer for our orders to come out correctly, and our drinks were hardly full The service side of things was very rough during this particular visit We enjoy coming to first watch as a couple just two people for brunch on the weekends from time to time. It can be tough when we are in a larger group more than three people. The food is decent for the price when there's limited places to go for upscale breakfast or brunch read more

Had a great breakfast at first watch! We got a couple of the seasonal items, lemon blueberry cornbread and some of the limited offering drinks plus entrees. First Watch is a solid breakfast spot with a good variety of options and their seasonal menu is always exciting! read more

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This place turned around. I came back after years of being away. The new manager has done a great job making improvements. My son has allergies and the server was very aware and diligent about making sure we got what we needed. Service was quick and accurate and the food was delicious! read more

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Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! Sign me up. Two of my favorite places to eat did a collab for February 2026. First Watch and Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream have teamed up to create an exclusive, limited-time ice cream flavor: Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast ... with proceeds benefiting a sweet cause. Customers can enjoy it free with every Kid's Meal or purchase a scoop for $3.95 at participating First Watch restaurants through February 28, 2026. Proceeds from the ice cream and a portion of the kids meal benefit Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. I met up with a couple friends and ordered a kids meal of grilled cheese and fruit. I was hoping my little scheme would net me a free cup of ice cream. Unfortunately big kids don't get free ice cream even if you scream and stomp your feet. My friend offered to split one with me at 3.95 a cup. It was a generous dish that what I estimate to be two scoops at a regular Kelly's location. This ultra rich combo favored the tres leches ingredients with a hint of strawberries. I would definitely order this again if it was offered at Kelly's. This offer melts on February 28th and is at select Central Florida locations. read more

First Watch - Feb '26 First Watch x Kelly's Ice Cream collab benefiting Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

It's first watch so what isn't there to like? The servers and staff were very friendly, I didn't have to wait long due to getting in line before hand on the app, and our food came out as expected and consistent with how it has tasted at any other first watch I've eaten at. The area gets busy so get in line on the app it makes the world of a difference. read more

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We went for brunch and it was so good. Inside was busy as usual so we decided to sit outside on patio since it was a nice day today. Started out with the original iced coffee. Wanted the salted caramel one but the server said that one is very sweet. We were not wanting that so we opted for the original. Our server was great with that recommendation. Then ironically we both got the biscuit and gravy with turkey sausage. Very good and flavorful. Eggs were cooked perfectly over medium. And the blueberry pancake was nice and fluffy and had lots of blueberries in it. We were glad we sat outside cause inside can get pretty noisy. Definitely will be back!! read more

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First time at this first watch location. Seemed pretty standard to other locations. We had a large group there for a birthday brunch. The first table they gave us wasn't big enough so they did have us get up and move but after that it was smooth sailing. Food came out pretty quickly and the staff was kind. I like that you can pay with your phone when you get the check (there is a QR code to scan). They brought out a cake we brought for a friend and sang happy birthday to her. read more

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Woke up really early on a Sunday and my man was craving their Belgium waffles - so we went! It wasn't too crowded (Lol it was 7am). Aside from the waffles, we both order the omelets: The Works & Ham & Gruyere. The omelets came with cast iron potatoes. Food came quickly and hot. Omelets were big in size. The potatoes were not that great. Looks like they were going for a crispy sear, but instead we got the burnt ends. Spent almost $50 here for two people. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Staff is so pleasant, even on a major busy day! The menu is huge and there are many options for all. They have an extensive turkey menu content, which has always been a plus to first watch for healthy choices. They have some new options, but today we did a regular meal: eggs, bacon and a blueberry pancake. Then we decide to try the beef chilaquiles with a little pico on the side/ asked for it and you should too! Larry, our waiter, was attentive and very kind. It was a great meal and delicious. First Watch is now on our wheel of great brunch. Next time I'm getting the million dollar bacon Bloody Mary and that bacon Parmesan hash!! It looked so yummy. I did tell Larry they should think of sweet potato hash; we love it. read more

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Brunch just hits different at First Watch. This place is my favorite place to meet friends for breakfast. I typically go for one of the specials and haven't ever been disappointed with those options. The breakfast tacos or the chia superfood pudding bowl are my other go-to. The fresh pressed morning meditation juice (I think that's the name) is fire. First Watch gives a healthy vibe; I appreciate that they have so many great options for those who might be more health conscious. read more

I ordered delivery from First Watch. Of course, it wasn't as fresh as it is when dining in. I ordered avocado toast and grits. The taste of everything was good and the egg was cooked perfectly. My only complaint is that the avocado didn't seem as fresh as it normally is. read more

First Watch - Bob's Red Mill Cheese Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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First Watch is always a good idea. This was a new location for me and I haven't been in years but not much has changed. I love the morning meditation juice! We tried the blueberry cornbread special and it was delicious! My market hash was good and the eggs Benny looked good from my view across the table. read more

Outstanding food, service , presentation and selection . Breakfast doesn't get better than this! read more

Food was good but our waiter Larry was the bomb diggity. A breath of fresh air. He smelled good; thanks to the scent Dior Homme he was wearing. And he gave us alot of attention throughout our visit. Kitchen was backed up; he informed us and waited near kitchen till it came up. Our meal was hot. Ask for Larry when you come by; you will be glad you did. read more

We had around a 20 person group to accommodate and the hostess here was a being a bit difficult as they don't reserve tables which we continuously said we understand we just wanted to get seating. I suggested/asked about if they could break us up into the largest table they had and maybe put two other tables together. We were coming in to bring in business so not really sure what the mood was about. The server on the other hand was efficient and pleasant. I ordered a half mushroom sandwich and half soup for the price and size I was taken a bit aback and taste was lacking as the bread didn't even feel toasted. I should have went with something else but it was a first time for me here. read more

First Watch stands for First watch for bugs in your food before eating Order arrived from uber eats completely sealed, noticed this guy after a few bites uber will not process a refund even with bug crawling in food. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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5 out of 5 stars We come to First Watch in Lake Mary all the time, and it's always a great experience. Jordan truly stands out -- his attention to detail and the way he goes above and beyond for guests is exceptional. He consistently checks in to make sure everything is perfect, and you can tell he genuinely cares about making people feel welcome. The wait times are always reasonable, even when it's busy, and the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we're craving. The service here is warm and attentive every visit, and Jordan's leadership shines through in how smoothly everything runs. This is easily one of our favorite spots, and we'll definitely be back again and again! read more

Today my wife and I ate at First Watch in Lake Mary Florida for the first time. When we entered we were seated immediately and the place was clean. Our waiter brought us cups of water and quickly took our drink and food orders. I had the Shrimp and Grits and my wife had an Egg order which looked good. My meal was good but I have better. My wife enjoyed her meal. The price was reasonable for our meal and this would be a good place to take family members when they are in town. There are other breakfast restaurants I prefer over the Night Watch but I will probably return. read more

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Went in for a late brunch with my fiancé and our server Larry was fantastic! He was very friendly and attentive. The food was great as always. We live in Altamonte and drive just to come to this location. read more

Third times not always the Charm. Was introduced to this place by friend. First visit got chimichanga and some type of seasonal omelet with steak in it...to go for work lunch. The other person at work liked the chimichanga. The implied I had was a dried out mess and the steak was over cooked and dry. Complained for gift cards in mail. After having to complain did not get in mail. Second time got in mail. Then went with best friend and sister visiting from Upstate New York, first time eating inside. Nice and clean. Only thing going for it. I ordered chimichanga since steak and egg I had before was seasonal. Friend got salmon omelet sister got pancakes, bacon and home fries. I ordered side of million dollar home fries. Got side of bacon corn bread. Not sure where to start. Chimichanga kinda gross flavor. Cornbread dried out mess. Sister and the extra side of home fried potatoes burnt yet not fully cooked. Friends salmon omelet nothing special. No interest in trying again. Over priced and not with the visit. Uninterested in places more into the environment rather than the food. Oh and waitress was useless. Forgot the avocado on side for friend. And only checked back after everything done. I complained yet only got offered to remake same mess. No thanks. Should have simply been removed from bill. Then used 60 in gift cards for 53 bill. Did not get to keep rest on gift card. Unimpressed waste of over and hour of our lives read more

Excellent taste. Even though it was early, I still opted for the pick 2 menu. Today was a holiday so they were busy. They were also having air conditioning issues but nothing unbearable; just very humid inside. read more

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This particular First Watch location is in Lake Mary, Florida and overall, it is a good place to head to for breakfast. First Watch is part of a growing trend to offer breakfast in a bit more elevated ambiance than what was the breakfast standard, a greasy spoon type diner. First Watch also has healthy options. The service here was friendly and professional. The service only added to the overall dining experience. I would definitely recommend this particular location of First Watch. read more

Comfy atmosphere, good service and the food is very well prepared and delightfully seasoned. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. read more

First Watch - Omlets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Stopped by for brunch today to use my birthday meal coupon for a buy one get one entree. We arrived around 1:30pm, about an hour before close on Thursday. Compared to my last two visits here I noticed the crowd dies down significantly around this time. We were promptly greeted and seated by the hostess. Shortly after, our server Kari arrived to take our drink and meal order. Nancy ordered the Works Omelette with a side of greens ($14.97) and I chose The Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich ($15.50). Both are meals arrived in record time and were delicious. I have to say, that my sandwich was one of the best I've had in the area. What makes it so special is that it's cooked like you would make a patty melt, but the bread is coated in Parmesan cheese before placing it on the griddle infusing the cheese into the bread giving it an extra crispy crust with delicious griddled Parmesan flavor, wow! Definitely a winner. $15.50 is a lot to spend on a sandwich but this one was worth it In my book. Alternatively; The Omelette, although delicious is a bit pricey. I know they use cage free eggs but it seems like $15 is a lot for a Omelette with two pieces of bread and some greens. Our server Kari was great. She got us everything we needed and was still upbeat and friendly less than hour before close. The restaurant and restroom was clean, the food was fresh and on point, and we were in and out in less than an hour. What more can you ask for, except for some more of that great cornbread. All in all, today was an exceptional experience in my book and I look forward to dining here again soon. read more

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Had the Roast Beef with Havarti Cheese sandwich, Monterey Club sandwich, Italian Wedding soup and Tomato Basil soup. All very tasty and filling. read more

I've come to this place for brunch plenty of times and I even order lunch from here sometimes. Brunch gets crazy busy here but I always get in line online before coming. I had to get my favorite drink the Kale Tonic. It's so good definitely does not taste healthy like it sounds. The Watermelon Mint drink was good and refreshing but Kale Tonic is still the best drink they have in my opinion. We ordered the Market Veggie Omelet which was good. The egg is a bit dry if you don't get enough of the filling with it. I think the Market Veggie Sandwich is better if you like the combination of ingredients. The bread here is amazing and so is the strawberry preserves they serve with it. We also got the Salmon Eggs Benedict, this was really good. All the ingredients went very well together. Lastly the dressed greens are always so good here, the lemon dressing is delicious. I will definitely continue to come here for lunch and breakfast. The food here is always fresh and consistently good. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have brunch in the Lake Mary area! read more

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I always enjoy a nice meal at First Watch Cafés and have patronized them over 25 years in multiple states , so I was quite surprised that my experience today was disappointing. My husband and I stopped in for a bite, dining outside and had a charming waiter, Larry, who promptly greeted us and assisted in taking our orders. We both chose a soup and half sandwich combo. Lunches came in a timely manner but both soups were lukewarm. (tomato bisque and chicken and wild rice, the soup of the day). Larry quickly took them to be reheated (and they were). We enjoyed the half sandwiches while waiting for soup. The chicken and wild rice soup was so thick it wouldn't spill out of the bowl even if overturned, and instead of wild rice as advertised, it was some kind of instant rice that must've absorbed all the liquid, not very appealing or tasty. Larry offered a $5.00 coupon to make up for our inconvenience which was a nice gesture. When I looked at the coupon en route home in the car, I noticed the coupon had expired in early February! This leads me to think there is not much attention to detail at this facility. There is room for improvement, hope this may have been an isolated incident! read more

Very cool farm fresh atmosphere! They have an exceptional seasonal menu. It was delicious! Our server Vanessa was very attentive, food came out quickly, and she was very friendly! read more

First Watch - Carne Asada Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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While it is a chain, it's always a solid brunch spot! Food: The ingredients are fresh and there is always a seasonal menu with some really great offerings! If you like grits, try them and thank me later! I usually get potatoes (which are good, but I hate onions and always have to pick them out). This time, tried the grits and they were actually some of the best I've had in a while: perfectly creamy, buttery, and cheesy. The menu has a variety so there is sure to be something for everyone whether you want traditional, health conscious, or something unique. The fresh pressed juices are unique and delicious if you aren't in the mood for caffeine or a cocktail. Value: I feel the prices are fair! My husband and I each got a meal and an iced coffee for $35 with tax. Not too bad! The interior has a clean, farmhouse vibe. Though, the high ceilings and openess does mean it can be a little noisy. Tip: There is usually a long wait on the weekends, but you can check in ahead of time online which is super convenient and lowers the wait time! read more

First Watch - Seasonal Cauli-Rizo Breakfast Tacos with Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

This review is based on my overall experience with this location. We go here almost every Sunday before doing our grocery shopping. When walking in the door and paying on the way out they need a much better system. Would be nice if they moved the check in and hostes stand outside and maybe covered the outside area in front. It gets way too crowded in the front of the restaurant. Overall we have had good service here. Today particularly wasn't the best but it seems like they were shorter staffed than usual. There is normally a decent wait on Sunday during brunch time which is to be expected. The food is always amazing we tried the tacos Al pastor which is a special today and it was really good. I do have a major complaint about it that there was not nearly enough meat on the plate. There was probably a total of 1-2oz of meat on my plate. I didn't take a picture of it before digging in because I was hungry but just to show how little meat was in I included the picture below after mixing everything up. It was still very tasty though and I would reccomend it if there was more meat. We always get million dollar bacon because it is delicious! Another item we love is the chikichanga! read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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First Watch is a prime spot for a nice breakfast date, good food and great service. It was quite packed but we didn't have to wait long and our server Ashley was fantastic. The food was good, we've never had a bad experience eating here at least at the Lake Mary location. The seasonal menu gives you fresh options to try if you want something apart from the normal breakfast menu that still rocks. As a quick sidenote, they have also recently updated their payment system so you can pay at the table by scanning your receipt which I think is a big plus. TL;DR: - Good food, nice selection of speciality breakfast items that rotate on a seasonal schedule. - Charming atmosphere and vibe. - Great staff, very polite and have great customer service. - Nothing hits better than a cup of coffee with the donut holes. read more

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my cousin wanted to share one of her fav spots for brunch We fortunately arrived early afternoon so near closing and empty, save the workers readying to close However we didn't feel rushed, our food was cooked properly, and we sat and chatted at our own pace Choosing to go with a seasonal item, I got the Brooklyn pastrami (hard egg) which came w a small salad. Everything about the sandwich was a delight. Soft bun, chewy/crispy well seasoned meat, and egg perfectly fried hard My cousin went "lite" and simply ordered a side of potatoes and eggs...but was also pleased We both got the purple haze: "a lemonade-like drink, with lavender" Location has ample parking and seating, and seemingly is eco-friendly Would return and suggest you try it read more

First Watch - Straw conscious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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I came here one day for a business brunch, and it was just as lovely as it ever is. Lovely service in a lovely environment with plenty of lovely sunlight coming through the windows. I sipped on some coffee until my colleague got there, and thankfully First Watch has an unlimited amount of hazelnut little cream cups. Delicious. When it was time to order food, I got overwhelmed at first, because every single thing on their menu sounds delicious. So the same thing happened that happens every time, I panicked and ordered my tried and true, The Works Omelet (Ham, bacon, sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream). No regrets. This thing is dang delicious. Unlike other brunch chains, they pack in a good amount of meat and veggies. Very filling omelet with the always nice country potatoes. You get a bread, too, so I chose a bagel, because bagels are amazing accompaniments for omelets. Very good breakfast. Overall, this is a good place, even though it's a chain. I come to this place semi-regularly, and will continue to do so. read more

We came here on a Sunday afternoon 11 am August 2023. This location seems to be busy all the time so we had about a 20 minute wait. We came here last week on a Sunday at noon bad choice the wait was over an hour long. So today we finally got to eat and we got omelettes and I got an Italian omelet with roasted red peppers kale onions and mushrooms It had a lot of flavor It came with a small piece of toast and a side salad. My husband got the works omelet filled with different types of meats sausage bacon ham. His came with a side of potatoes and some really good bread. We also tried the cornbread with bacon which was good. I say the meal was pretty good. But the service was horrible. They brought us the cornbread but no plates so I had to get up and ask for them. Ketchup bottle on the table was empty. Side salad was a little bland so I asked for extra dressing. The waitress we had had a table of six right next to us so they got most of the attention. My husband had a birthday certificate so that's why we came here. But I would come again and maybe try some of the other items on the menu. The food was good. This First watch is located in a shopping plaza with a Winn-Dixie right next door. read more

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Service was a slow but I think that was just our waiter. Most of his tables were complaining about their service too. Food was great and I'll definitely be back. read more

Service was good, restaurant looked clean music wasn't was not interrupting and the food was good.

Pros: First Watch is good about offering a set, standard menu, and then always offering excellent seasonal items. Million Dollar Bacon, that's enough said. Thick, sweet, crunchy, lovely. The staff is always so nice, and water glasses are very rarely empty. Cons: I can't think of many cons. It's a shame that some of the best local breakfast places are chains, but what can you do. Omelets are not a large and filling as some of the competitors' are. Tips: Again, Million Dollar Bacon. Gotta get it, every time. read more

This place is super cute and the food is great, however, the front of house couldn't figure out how to seat people. I kept on getting glossed over and the hostess sat 2 or three parties behind me because she thought I was with other groups. Unfortunately the groups she sat ahead of me (even though I was in front of them) meant we could not get seating outside. Our waitress was great and this continues to be a restaurant with great flavors and menu options. Cant wait to return and find something new, but hopefully be seated appropriately. read more

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American style specialty restaurant that is opened till 2pm. They have a variety of me u items with healthy side with calories posted for people watching their weight. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Food was very good. about $$ a person. Will def be back read more

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