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3.7 (242 reviews)
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Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Sabrina C.

TLDR: Plenty of parking. Great seasonal food! Food (4/5): I had to be dragged here. I never wanted to go because my friends would always say that it's overpriced for an egg. But one morning, we decided we wanted seasonal donut holes & fancy eggs, so we came to First Watch. I was wrong. The Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl $12.79 was absolutely delicious. The Salted Caramel Holey Donuts were superb. The Farmhouse Hash $13.99 was good, but the toast was mid, and the eggs were under-cooked for over-medium. Service (5/5): Service was prompt and polite. Parking (5/5): There is a parking lot. It can get packed fast, but there's an entire shopping area next to it where you can park, so it's not an issue. I would come back for that Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl.

Char P.

Came in on a Sunday, and boy was it packed! I had "gotten in line" for a table online with an estimated table availability from 45 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes wait time. I was hoping for a 45-minute one to an hour wait time, but they did end up seating us a little over an hour and 15 minutes of the estimated wait time. It wasn't that big of a deal really, but I was a little bit impatient because I was starving. The staff were really friendly and calm, especially during a really busy time. I appreciated the staff's patience while I was a little bit hangry! They were quick and pretty good with the table turnovers as well. The dining area and the tables were all fairly clean even halfway through a busy Sunday morning and a full dining area. The only thing I would've liked was to have been checked on a little sooner after getting our food because I needed my water to be refilled. It took me a couple tries to get our server's attention so I can ask for more water. It's a great spot for breakfast or brunch for small or big groups. It wasn't too loud when we had gone even with several families with children. There is a bar for people who prefer and for people who like to eat alone, too! My mom ordered the chickichanga; my dad had the smoked salmon fritata and seasoned potatoes. I chose the Works Omelet with seasoned potatoes instead of the greens. I loved my Works omelet and my parents enjoyed their dishes as well. There was only one thing that we didn't like: my and my dad's potatoes were a tad bit too salty for our taste. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and now know to "get in line" for a table sooner rather than later or arrive early! We will definitely be back again.

The "fixed" burned cinnamon roll. Hard as a rock.
Arlene D.

Do NOT get the cinnamon roll. This is our third time here and maybe our last. The food has always been good. Not great but great selection of breakfast options. Today I got the turkey gravy biscuits with eggs over medium. The eggs were over hard. I did bring it to the waitress and she quickly corrected it with over easy eggs. Which were not right but better than completely hard without any softness to the yolk. We also tried the cinnamon roll. I got it to go. For $5.99 I expected an awesome roll. It was small and completely burnt on the bottom. Which I'm glad we checked before leaving. We showed the waitress and she said oh no completely burnt. She said the manager would come out. I guess it was him. He brought us another one only half burnt in the bottom. And the taste was only fair. Do NOT get the cinnamon roll.

Belgian Waffle
Sydney R.

A famous movie character once said, "And in the morning I'm making waffles". More like, in the morning I am coming here. That cinnamon powder sugar is the ultimate game changer when it comes to a waffle. Without it, it would taste like every normal waffle. I honestly should've asked for more. Our waitress was super nice. It was extremely busy so make sure you join the waitlist early.

Sophia F.

First Watch - 603 Potomac Station Dr. NE The host, Tamika, was unbelievably rude. After I politely pointed out if we could sit at the available tables in the back because of our dog, she rolled her eyes and muttered under her breath " ... people". When I asked a coworker for her name, Tamika began yelling in front of everyone in the wait area, sarcastically offering to bring the manager. Her arrogance and lack of professionalism made this the most uncomfortable dining experience I've ever had. I do not think we will be back again!

Turkey biscuit and gravy
Frances P.

This place is not getting the justice it needs. The star rating is not accurate, this place deserves 4 starts.. Food quality is excellent and very generous portions. The million dollar bacon deserves that name. Delicioussssss, nice crunch and great taste. The pancakes could have had more ricotta but it was still good. The biscuit and turkey gravy was heaven.. wow!! you would not have known this was turkey.. Hubs omelette with chorizo was good, but there is better things on menu to try. Our waiter was so gracious, accommodating and helpful with menu suggestions..

Neal E.

I'd been to a First Watch one time in the past in the Cleveland, OH area - and it was really enjoyable - so I was psyched that there are a couple of First Watches now in the general western Northern Virginia area. I'm a total slut for breakfast hashes - so I ordered the Lone Star Brisket Hash - and a side of bacon, plus water. The food came out in short order. The hash was almost a work of art. Visually stunning! Would make a great photo for a jigsaw puzzle! The hash had layers and layers of "flayvors" - potatoes, eggs, brisket, avocado mash, pickled peppers, and more! The bacon was thick and meaty! Service was very good! Great place for breakfast! #FirstWatch

Liz D.

This location is the best I have been to- a full bar of service, indoor and outdoor tables, many different seating configuration options, online wait line, and pretty consistent service on this visit. The place feels open and bright and clean. That being said I just do not understand why they can't nail it consistently at the prices they have. The bacon cheddar cornbread is special and delicious, but the potatoes were undercooked. Just always something that makes me think it would have been better to stay home. But what does come out is delicious, and when you want a morning out of the house to eat and gab with friends, it's a welcome splurge.

OMG!!!

The breakfast menu is always great, new seasonal choices have never disappointed. Had the SoCal breakfast hash. Was a flavor explosion. My usual breakfast taco's were hard not to order but very happy I tried the hash today. Kyva was a fantastic server who made sure we had everything we needed and made us feel very welcomed. Not the normal I experience elsewhere.

Morning Meditation
Chad H.

Always an enjoyable experience at first watch! The Morning Meditation juice was delicious. It had tumeric, ginger and a few other ingredients to make it on point. I had the smoked salmon Benedict, which was tasty. They could give a little more smoked salmon in the dish, but overall, it was still pretty good. Loved the poached eggs in this dish. The service is always very good here. I will definitely be back!

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Robin F.

Holy crazy great! This salad was so so good, I barely spoke. It was a meal in it's self so full but stuffed my self further with the half huge turkey, melted cheese, bacon, avocado and I could barely finish. The salad though had warm chicken, pecans, bacon, carrots, spring mix, avocado with a warm vinaigrette. This was our first time We had the best waitress Tanika I had some juego verde which was fresh & yum almost as good as Playa de Carmen. I am in a food coma and glad he is driving. Way wonderful experience! And what is better than all that for $35!!!!! What? Amazing In shock at how inexpensive. They also have blueberry lemon corn bread, tres leches cake, so much more

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House potatoes were raw and cold (second time ) grits had 0 seasoning. Never will come back

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