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    First Watch

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The Elevated Egg Sandwich and a side of Tomato Basil Soup. Fresh, filling, and so delicious!
    Susan H.

    Our favorite First Watch location. Always clean, always professional staff, and delicious food and drinks prepared well. A healthier fare in their preparations and offerings. For those who like to indulge however, don't miss out on their signature Million Dollar Bacon! It's also included in their Million Dollar brunch Bloody Mary. We dined here often for breakfast/brunch when we lived here and still pay a visit any time we're in town!

    Traditional breakfast
    Dr John Z.

    Great food, good service and nice, clean ambiance. Some interesting twists on traditional breakfast. Well worth the visit.

    Trifecta
    Leigh H.

    Stopped in for breakfast...tried a different menu offering - "The Trifecta and "Morning Meditation juice. My entree was hot and delicious. I really like the chicken apple sausage. The juice was made perfectly. I could tell the wait person was inexperienced, I'm sure she will get better over time. I will visit again to try their other menu offerings.

    Undercooked potatoes.
    Tamika J.

    Wow!!! I was thoroughly impressed with First Watch. We had a 25 minute to 30 minute wait. It was ok since I had errands. When I was seated the waitress was nice and made suggestions on how to get everything I wanted, but keep the cost down. My only disappointment was the potatoes. They were not crispy at all. They were very unevenly cooked. I'm a huge potato fan so this was unfortunate. I ordered the trifecta and my boyfriend ordered the turkey sausage and gravy. I'm not a fan of biscuits and gravy, but the flavor was amazing. They initially burnt the biscuits, they remade it and we definitely enjoyed the meal. I had the French toast and it was ok. We also ordered the salted caramel donut holes. Not my favorite. I'm glad it's seasonal. Overall, good experience. I will definitely be back, but I will know what to order next time.

    Summer 2023 special menu
    L S.

    Very fancy smancy for breakfast and kinda a big budget buster, with a breakfast meal for three for 60.00$ = ouch, but tasty. Service was quick and attentive. This is a chain with a nice decor and dining area is very loud when busy. They offer a seasonal menu and we opted in for items on the special menu and some sides. Grits are great, eggs are eggs and the seasonal items fresh and filling.

    Chile Chorizo Omelet with potato's
    Mackenzie M.

    Stumbled upon on this place when passing through the area. It did not disappoint. It was fresh ingredients, friendly staff and a very chic farmhouse ambiance. My omelette was incredible, my green juice was so tasty. All around a good experience. Would highly recommend if your looking for an great breakfast/ brunch spot!

    Tesh T.

    This is a nice low key spot to get brunch. We were in and out within about 25-30 minutes. Service was prompt and friendly. The food and drinks were great as well. I appreciate the great hospitality

    Carnitas burrito
    Susan H.

    Excellent food And excellent service. Enjoyable atmosphere can be a little pricey but worth it A must try.

    Barbacoa burrito
    Nicole K.

    Eating at first watch is one of my most favorite places to eat. I have never had anything bad on their menu and never had bad service or any issues. Today I tried the new barbacoa breakfast burrito. It was delicious! Just a tad bit of spice. I personally didn't think my coffee complimented well with the spice of the dish. Not as breakfast-y as I was hoping for. More brunch-y. But still was so good! We also tried the gingerbread spice donut holes. Sooo delicious and perfect with coffee! I couldn't tell the "gingerbread" flavor or what the sauces were. But yummy nonetheless! First watch is always a win in my book!

    Fall breakfast menu.
    Laura N.

    A very kind co-worker once gave me a gift certificate to First Watch because she knew I loved to eat local, healthy foods. For some reason, it took me almost two years to finally get myself to First Watch for a delicious lunch. Eager to try different things, I ordered a 2 For You, which consists of your choice of two of the following: half sandwich, half salad, or cup of soup. I had a Superfood Kale Salad and a Monterey Club sandwich. I also ordered a cup of Morning Meditation juice. The juice was divine. The salad was pure comfort. The sandwich was amazing. I was blown away as I had somewhat expected this place not to meet my expectations (ha). It was all just the perfect amount of food for me, too. The total bill was about $12. Whoa. For all that I ordered and ate, that was a great deal. My $25 gift card could easily stretch for two solo meals. I was also in and out of the restaurant in less than 45 minutes, which was perfect for the hour-long lunch time I had. I also had no idea First Watch was a chain until I read more on their menu. Definitely does not feel like a chain restaurant. So thankful for that gift card and all the veggies!!

    Market Skillet Hash - full of yummy goodness
    Rachel P.

    fresh, flavorful, fun I really like First Watch - it reminds me of my home, the Bay Area in CA. Yes, some menu items are a little "crunchy" but they are so good for you, and here, they TASTE good, too!

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    Wry good breakfast place. Good food in a modern interior. As good as Wild Eggs but different.

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    Had a great meal here this morning. Ask for Brandi, she is the best! Thanks for taking care of us.

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    Amazing food and great service even on a very busy Saturday morning. Can't wait to go again.

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    Breakfast was fresh and delicious, even my egg white omelette. The service was good and quick!

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