Why have I not been to this place yet?? I just didn't know how yummy bacon and a pancake could be. Waitress immediately came to help us and offered menu help. Food was delicious. Huge pancake and the bacon was something I just wanted to savor every bite and enjoy the flavors. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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We love that First Watch opens quite early. When traveling we like an early start and it's sometimes hard to find a quality restaurant open at 7:00am! All of the staff were very friendly! I had the Tri Athlete plate and Schweety the tacos. We really enjoyed both options. We plan to go to this and other locations in the future. read more

I think my server's name was Bailey. She was very pleasant and attentive but not overbearing. Food was excellent. I was a first time visitor to First Watch, and Bailey took time to go over the menu, and give her personal recommendations. I got the Bacado omelette with cheese grits. They were the best cheese grits I've ever had in a restaurant. I'll be back!!! read more

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! read more

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

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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. read more

First Watch - Trifecta - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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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. read more

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I went here to take advantage of a BOGO offer like I do every year. This time I ordered the Farmhouse Hash and the Parma Hash. When I had shown my coupon, the gal at the register had asked if I could zoom in on the barcode (which I could not). The new way the email generates coupons is to put it in this print preview which cannot be zoomed in via cell phone. Weirdly enough, the barcode contained 6 alphanumeric items. She, for whatever reason, could not use this and instead, used a generic bogo birthday coupon for the purchase. I get why they have these emails and codes and it is so that way someone does not go in there multiple times during their birthday month and get the deal. This chain though has an issue with when they send an email with a coupon. I remember in the past, they did not have a barcode. So the individuals at the register had to take my phone and literally type in this 13 digit code in by hand. Now they have a code and they cannot use the 6 alphanumeric code. Like why is it so hard to do this? Are the machine outdated? Are they not trained at this location to know that? With all the chains that have apps and kiosks, it is never an issue if a customer needs to use a coupon code. But First Watch, it is almost like archaic. Shouldn't the register be updated to a kiosk type screen where it would have the ability to put in this 6 digit code, rather than scan or have to use a generic bogo offer? Just odd. Anyway, the food was great like always. Customer service was lacking on this experience because it seemed like no one knew how to put in a coupon offer. read more

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. read more

First Watch - Summer 2023 special menu - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

great food great service pretty packed the food is GREAT but first watch you all need to get better fucking straws i couldn't even drink my water out of it cause it was broken when i got it. terrible quality straws and it made me pissed. ambiance was great except idek what that means so yeah get better straws read more

Food and service is always very good and much better than the other options in town. I have to say I was surprised to see the pic attached:/ Kinda sketchy and nasty to say the least. If the table is not good, replace it! I asked the waitress about it and she said yeah our tables are a little tipsy:) read more

The online ordering system needs improvement. The order was not ready on the time stated but 15 minutes later. It would be good if the system adjust times to accommodate really busy days. read more

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

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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! read more

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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 read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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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! read more

First Watch - Barbacoa burrito - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food is good but not over the top. The service was great and my wife and I both enjoyed our meal. The restaurant has a pleasant, clean dining environment that is roomy. They check several boxes for what breakfast/ brunch restaurant should be. The only knock I have is that it is just overpriced for breakfast food. read more

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!! read more

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Oct 6, 2023, 3:48PM EDT I just used my First Watch recent coupon for the complimentary Birthday Brunch today and I wrote them to say Thank You! As usual, everything at Hamburg FW was fine! (Although in one drawback, I realized I don't prefer chicken sausage, over pork sausage.) Anyway, I brought my wife, and we had a terrific breakfast experience, this great Fall day. She enjoyed the Pumpkin pancake plate! Your annual generosity afforded me a chance to go and enjoy my favorite meal, the Works Omelet plate, and I even tried the Morning Meditation Juice this time - a splurge for me! And consistently, I 'savor' the Coffee. I (we) enjoyed the pleasant experience the staff, and the restaurant, offer us, our neighbors and passing travelers. read more

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! read more

First Watch - Market Skillet Hash - full of yummy goodness - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This is my go to breakfast spot for a few months now, Everything here is delicious my two favorite breakfast meals is either the Healthy Turkey or the Farmhouse Hash. The coffee here was good at first but the past few visits it seems very water downed and not great but I always order the Morning Meditation as my main drink anyway so the coffee being bad doesn't bother me as much. The service here is always good topped off with the very warm feeling from the decor on the inside makes the restaurant great. read more

First Watch is a definite go to place for lunch! For our coworker's birthday, we went here. It was easy and quick to get seating for 10 people. The service was excellent! We ordered our food and it literally came out less than 10 minutes later. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl. It has chicken and quinoa obviously, but it also included carrots and peppers. It was wonderful and a good price. I've always had great service and food here. Make it your lunch spot! read more

First Watch - PESTO CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We just ate here yesterday. Food was delicious. Staff is very friendly. Tiffany was our waitress. She was very sweet and helpful. She checked on us several times. We'll definitely go back and look for her. read more

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

Met a friend here for lunch and had a great ham and cheese sandwich and a tomato soup. Soup was good the ham sandwich had gruyere so that took it up a notch for me. I've struggled to find food I like at this chain and I will give these items a whirl again. read more

My family and I come here almost every Saturday for brunch. The food is usually delicious and service mostly great! They've taken our phone number down wrong a few times, causing us to miss our spot. But wait times aren't too bad. The kids love the menu, although we end up ordering two each sometimes because it's just not enough food. Overall, I really love our experiences there. (And the French toast and biscuits and gravy are my favorite things to order!) read more

First Watch - Enjoying our Saturday morning brunch!! - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Stopped by for brunch on our way to the Smokies and were not disappointed! Lots of great, and healthy options on the menu. I had the market veg omelette and my husband had a burrito. Loved both! Staff was incredibly friendly also. Would definitely stop again if we were in the area! read more

First Watch - Morning Market Veg Omelet - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My wife and I had breakfast here this morning. We got a table right away however it was on the back wall where the tables are. Not the booths. There's approximately 2 feet from one table to the next table. We might as well have been sitting with the people next to us that we didn't know. When the waitress was taking the order for the table next to us, her butt was touching our table. That's how close these tables are. I couldn't pickup my drink while she was standing there for concern that I might've touched her and that would've been bad. To get in and out of the seat that's up against the wall you had to scoot over and touch the person at the other table to get out. First Watch needs to remove one of the tables on that wall and space the tables out more. Right now their packing customers in like sardines. It's like COVID never happened when you go there. Other places have left the dividers up between tables. If I go back I'll wait for a booth to open up before I sit at a table on the back wall again. read more

This First Watch, just off I-75 in Lexington, KY (Hamburg), is excellent. We enjoyed breakfast two days in a row, on a Saturday and Sunday, and the staff did not let us down at all. You sort of know when you pull into a breakfast place on a Saturday or Sunday morning, things might get dicey when it comes to being sated and served. Au Contraire, my friends, nothing of such happening at this location. From parking to placing our order took under five minutes in a moderately crowded moment. The wait staff seems to have no more than four tables each. A major plus for us! As for the quality and cleanliness, rest assured this location has its cleanliness process perfectly honed; and the place is clean. The restrooms are immaculate, and their tables, staff, parking lot, exterior, and everything. The food was excellent. Everyone with me was satisfied. The price was excellent. I felt like I had a healthy meal upon finishing my breakfast. I am looking forward to visiting this First Watch the next time I am in Lexington, Ky. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict with spinach, ham, avacodo, and tomoato. - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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

On my drive home from red river gorge, my tummy was rumbling and breakfast was calling my name. First watch popped up on my Yelp search list and my friend and I decided to stop. There was ample parking and COVID precautions are in full effect. We were promptly seated and our waiter quickly took our drink orders. From start to finish he was very attentive and made some great recommendations as far as breakfast goes. There is a large specials board which lists new items to try and are usually pretty tasty. My friend and I started off with the million dollar bacon. For entrees the cinnamon chip pancake breakfast and carnitas burrito were the winners. Both meals came out hot and fresh and equally delicious. The cinnamon chip tasted like Christmas morning, while the burrito was flavorful, delicious, and filling. Great spot for brunch and lunch. Although a chain, this place is great and all staff were extremely hospitable. Give them a try! read more

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Had a fantastic brunch at this first watch! The staff were all very friendly and created a wonderful atmosphere. I had a great time talking to the staff and enjoyed my meal thoroughly. read more

I will never go back to this first watch location again. We just tried to get breakfast there. Two people were sat in front of us while we were waiting so they could "clean a table." The employees acted all around confused and like they just didn't know what was going on in general. I'm posting in hopes the manager sees this & can correct whatever issues they are having read more

Food was excellent. Very clean, good staff. Pretty good menu options, good for gluten free etc. coffee was good. I had a bourbon blackberry drink that was very good. Honestly only complaint, was the bathrooms are small and It was difficult to get in without standing and waiting for a while. read more

Went to First Watch in Hamburg for the first time today. I will absolutely be back. My wife and I were seated immediately, and were offered coffee while we were looking over the menu. The coffee was great--I added some of the creamer available on the table. The menu had plenty of options, and there were also seasonal/limited options available. I went with the breakfast tacos, while my wife chose the farmhouse hash. We also ordered the Million Dollar Bacon, which was amazing. The tacos were great--the chorizo in the eggs was flavorful without being overpowering, and the chicken was well-seasoned. I loved having the black beans on the side, as they could make the tacos messy and soggy as a topping. I also tried some of the potatoes in the farmhouse hash and loved them. With great service, great food, and a quiet environment, this place is hard to top for a breakfast/brunch spot. Just make sure you get there before they close in the afternoon. read more

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Check out the community table if eating alone or with just 1 other person. Had a great convo with a nice lady from Berea while I enjoyed my fantastic French toast. I also like their different juices. I went with the meditation blend. read more

Fast friendly seating, friendly helpful waitress and very flavorful food. My Chickchanga was excellent. The restaurant just had a rush and was somewhat dirty. The floor was full of stuff, my chair had stuff on it and the table was sticky. read more

The food was so good! It was well prepared, their drinks tasted so good, and the customer service was amazing! Our server, Aaliyah was so sweet too and made our experience here more enjoyable. Thank you first watch for a good experience :) read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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

Came here for a coworkers birthday and the staff was amazing! They quickly put a table together for our large group and got us seated quickly. Our food was delivered so quickly and was delicious. Also the Christmas decor they had was so cute. read more

First Watch - SKILLET HASH PARMA - Cafes Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky