I visited this restaurant for breakfast one morning and it did not disappoint. The eggs, bacon toast, French toast, and coffee were all very fresh. Little on the medium high side of pricing but worth a visit every now. The staff was friendly. There's always a wait so don't come in a hurry. It is an open area so it's a little bit loud with like dishes and stuff clanking but not too bad. read more

First Watch - Dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Went here for brunch, with my daughter, sister in laws, nieces & mother in law. It was amazing! The food was delicious. Million dollar bacon was amazing and I devoured my shrimp and grits! The service was quick and our waiter was very patient and tentative. The restaurant itself was very cute and clean. Spacious and very inviting. Will definitely return. I need to take my husband and son here. read more

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I returned a second time to this great restaraunt and tried a different selection (not involving onions or shallots). I was extremely well pleased, as was my breakfast companion. We tried other selections from the juice bar: both were fabulous. My eggs were absolutely perfect and the waffle fluffy as advertised. The syrup container does not drip, and the cheesy grits were quite memorable. read more

I had an amazing time here. The parking was easy to manage, we were seated right away around 9 am on a Saturday, and the server was very nice and knowledgeable. I got a seasonal dish from their fall menu and it was exquisite! It was a blend of Mexican cuisine with traditional American breakfast. My husband got an Italian breakfast dish and it was delicious too. They have great portions, nice options all around to be honest. I was surprised their pancake options were somewhat limited if you wanted "unhealthy" pancakes, per se, but we skipped them anyway this time so nothing to report there. The place is very modern and beautifully decorated; no loud music playing. We got a sticker on our way out. Overall, 10/10 for me! read more

Everything was great. Good coffee, wonderful fresh juices, completely yummy brunch items, excellent service, highly recommend!!!!

First time at this particular First Watch and we were not disappointed. Being in Lexington this morning we decided to drop in for a late breakfast. The coffee was hot and welcome. Hubby ordered The Works omelette with potatoes and a side of cheese grits, while I ordered the Morning Market Vegetable omelette with cheese grits and a side of bacon to share. Everything was delicious and I know that we will be back! read more

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Terrible communication, went to the other first watch but there was a 40 minute wait. This one only 7 minutes away so I called and told them I was a few minutes away what was the wait. They refused to let me put my name in over the phone even though I was actively driving there but said it wouldn't matter bc they didn't have a wait. I showed up to another 40 minutes away wait. Idk if they lie on purpose to get people in the door or if they just can't notice when it's busy but I won't be back. Next time I'll keep it old school and just go to Cracker Barrel. Food is good but for what you pay maybe not worth it completely. Definitely pricey read more

My friend and I met up for breakfast and decided to stop at this location. It was busier than we anticipated and there was a waiting list however we didn't wait long before we were seated. I went with the French Toast with berry compote and a side of bacon. She had eggs, toast, potatoes, sausage . The food is consistently good at both locations. As for the service our server was friendly and came back to check on us more than once . They do have plenty of seating including a large farm style table for larger parties . read more

First Watch - French toast with berry compote - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food here is always on point. Thank goodness there are many locations cause service here is subpar. Won't be returning.

Before hitting the road back home to Chicago, we stopped for breakfast. My sister laughed at me because I made a "happy plate". I ordered the Chickichanga and it was absolutely delicious (as you can tell by the plate). Food is farm to table which makes a difference in the taste. And Lauren, our server, was excellent. Her suggestions for food and drinks made everyone in our party please with their choices. If you get an opportunity to dine here, make sure you ask for her. read more

First Watch - The leftovers dr my Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This was a wonderful place to have a breakfast! What a great menu., Super friendly staff, quick service, delicious coffee, and modern, very clean restaurant. We stopped here on our way to the Rupp Arena. We'll be back! Thank you so much. read more

Ordered GF sandwich and it was not prepared GF. The correct(ed) meal took a very long time while the other person's meal at the table got cold. When the manager delivered the right sandwich she offered NO apology and acted as if we were a nuisance. read more

The food was excellent! Fresh and delicious! Our server Emma was a wonderful delight! Had a very pleasant experience. The ambiance is fantastic! read more

I've always enjoyed First Watch, even in other cities. I love the farmhouse vibe and there are tables for an intimate party of 2 and tables large enough to seat a big family! My staple order is the farmhouse. It is a bowl with potatoes, veggies, and goat cheese, all topped with an egg. Today, it came out extra hot, and the presentation was clean, appetizing, and just perfect! This dish is also very filling for me, especially with the toast and jelly. If you are here around the holidays, be sure to order the cinnamon donuts as an appetizer!! Warm cinnamon sugar with caramel dipping sauce? What more could you ask for! Our waitress was very friendly, and asked us for our drink order as soon as we sat down. We went on a Saturday around 2:15 PM and the restaurant was maybe only 20% full. I know it can get busy here, but if you go at the right time, you can get seated and be in and out in no time. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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It's a bit pricey but everything seems to be nowadays. Everything that my wife and I ordered was delicious. I got the ham and gruyere cheese omelet with greens, you can get potatoes instead and it cones with some sourdough toast. My wife got a salad and soup and the salad was delicious. Our waitress was great. We ended up going back again but long after. The inside of the restaurant is very nice. read more

Ok this was a happy food experience! The food is delicious! I'm visiting from RI so obviously I can't get a good bowl of grits or a southern biscuit. Well I had it today and enjoyed every tantalizing bite!! So thank you for attentive service and making my craving complete. Loved everything about the atmosphere, service , food arrived quickly after ordering I definitely recommend read more

We haven't been to the Nicholasville road location in ages since it typically has the longest wait but the wait was very short on Monday so we opted to give it a try. We were seated almost immediately and brought coffee as soon as we were seated. I tried the market frittata for the first time and enjoyed the overall taste which was perfectly blended with goat cheese. read more

First Watch is really overrated to me, especially because you can expect to wait for 45 minutes to get a table on the weekend. The food is decent, but I always leave feeling like I could've made the same thing at home for less than a quarter of the price. But it still serves a purpose for breakfast/brunch food if you don't want to prepare it yourself. I signed up for Sun e-club to get coupons. I rarely come here without a coupon. Last time I visited I tried two of the special menu items. My friend and I shared the beet hummus toast and the chicken burrito bowl. Both were tasty. I like that they have seasonal offerings to kind of change up the menu a bit. read more

First Watch - Beet hummus toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Good food. Always quite busy for breakfast and brunch. Food is delicious but takes awhile to get. One of the few breakfast places in town that will make poached eggs! A good place to grab some breakfast before an afternoon out with good veggie options and healthier options. read more

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First Watch has delicious food and excellent customer service in a cool and relaxed atmosphere. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything that you need. read more

First Watch - First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Another first watch in Lexington. You can get breakfast and lunch. I ordered the trifecta with a waffle. The butter never melted on my waffle. The bacon was less than crispy and the over medium eggs were less than done. (I prefer a cooked white and runny yellow) Our server attempted to fix it by recreating the plate, but same issue with the waffle. Clearly the butter is just too cold. The server brought me a carrot cake muffins. It made the breakfast redeeming. read more

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TLDR: look for another place to eat. The service is super slow, but make no mistakes, the food is the reason for 1 star. Tip: If you are new to Lexington, stay away from crowded Nicholasvile rd. The quality of food prep often slides downhill, but businesses here can remain open for years, due to the constant foot traffic near the mall. Now to the details (another example of the trend): We had visited this place many times since the opening and unfortunately, the quality of food and service went down substantially. Two of us came during the lunch time. We got a veggie sandwich, eggs benedict an a cup of the Italian Wedding soup of the day. 1. It took very long to get an order ready. 30 min between the order is taken and the moment we got the plates. Waited another 20 min after being seated to place an order. However we knew this place has slow service, so we were prepared. 2. Italian Wedding soup (honestly used to be our favorite) was pure salt this time. Mind blowing how one can ruin a soup that is being served for a few years now. (Have they lost all of the people who knew what they were doing?) 3. The veggie sandwich has had shitake mashrooms substituted with the portobello. Without a note. 4. The eggs benedict was overcooked (ruined) to where the eggs yolks weren't runny anymore. Kinda defeats the point of the whole dish. Please take a look at the picture. To conclude - it was the worst visit to the First Watch. We have left a nice tip and couldn't bring all the issues up with the teen girl who was our waiter. She was there for just 1 week and was trying hard. Frankly our issues were with the kitchen. We understand people are dependent on tips for income. I wish the owner would also understand they need to hire someone other than a teen (at a first glance they all looked about 16 y.o.) to run this place. You cant just rely on being at a busy location next to a Fayette mall. PS: I have shared my experience with the First Watch via a link theny sent after our visit. read more

First Watch - Overcooked Eggs Benedict :( - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Me and my family came In from Chicago and had an Excellent time at first watch , literally everything was good cannot lie !!! Definitely can't forget about Lauren she helped us with our meal and she is wonderful and we are glad to have her serve us. read more

First Watch - Kel tonic drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We were told this chain was the bomb for breakfast, brunch or lunch so we decided to hit it up....found it neither spectacular not super bad. Food was served promptly, was cooked fine and warm when it arrived. Tasted okay and portions were fine - we didn't walk away stuffed (I had the Salmon Benedict and my husband had the turkey/egg white wrap). At nearly $40 for the two meals, an unsweetened tea and a water, we felt it a little steep for the average quality of the food. Ambiance was good though and the place was uber clean and the server was a friendly. Our take: Go with the appropriate expectations in mind. We're not likely to return though as I can cook the same fare up at least as good or better at home for less. read more

First Watch was recommended by a friend and I see why it was highly recommended! We decided to try out this place for lunch and Omg my food tasted so fresh and delicious!!! I was very happy with my choices! I ordered the Bacado Omelet. It comes with Avocado, Monterey Jack Cheese, lots of Bacon, topped with Sour Cream and housemade Pico De Gallo. On the side it comes with a spring mix salad and toast. This was so delicious! I really enjoyed it. Being that I'm an avocado and bacon lover, this was perfect for me! I also tried the Carrot Cake Pancake and it taste just like a slice of carrot cake without the cream cheese. Just the sweetest I needed after a meal! I loved this meal so much that I ordered it again for lunch the next day! I think it's safe to say I'll be back again and again and again! read more

First Watch - Carrot Cake Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Mark and I regularly meet for breakfast (generally at 7:00 or 7:30 in the morning) at one of the many great spots in Lexington. Lately, our default location is this First Watch location on Reynolds Road. The breakfast menu has interesting options and the food is always good. The overall atmosphere is perfect for a pleasant discussion of current events and just catching up on life and family. Service is great here with responsive waitstaff and plenty of coffee. For the past two months, we've had the absolute pleasure of having Olivia as our waitress; she's smart, efficient, and adds a distinct element of joy to our day! read more

Service was extremely good. Our waitress was very kind, checked in on us at appropriate intervals. I got their mint-mocha iced coffee which was extremely good- but definitely more of a sweet treat than a typical coffee. I also got their chocolate chip pancakes with strawberries with a side of bacon and eggs. Portion size was appropriate. All very tasty food made with no error. Would definitely come again and try other meals from this location. read more

This place is essentially hipster breakfast. In all honesty, it's more of a 3.5 but I always ere on the side of more stars. On the good side, for as busy as it is, they're always nice and cheerful. If you're in the mood for something like avocado toast with a few eggs, it's definitely the spot. That's really the type of place this is in a nutshell. One the bad side, that's really the type of place this is in a nutshell. In all honesty, they are extra, and that's good. However, it's breakfast, and for me, I would prefer a little bit different type of extra. I honestly don't even get the breakfast scene around here. I thought the "south" was supposed to have epic breakfast. Instead, I move from California to Kentucky, and I get the most "California" breakfast experience I've ever had Okay well, maybe not, but First Watch would definitely fit right in down by the beach somewhere. read more

Went for breakfast this morning. Rather quiet for a Sunday. Ordered the Avocado Toast with two basted eggs. They didn't skimp on the avocado, a wonderful mix of smooth and chunky on good hearty bread, thickly sliced. Eggs were perfect. I asked if I could add salmon and tomato as well. A most delicious breakfast! Lots of wait staff, all ready to serve. read more

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Yum! I love coming here for when I'm back home. My family of four came in on Christmas Eve for brunch and was immediately seated. We got the Tricecta, Farmer's Skillet, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and the Ham & Gruyere Sandwich with Pecan Salad. We all enjoyed our meals and the server was very friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

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This is a rustic beautiful establishment, the decoration is a nice view while you wait for your meal! The service is great, options on menu are seasonal and steady! MUST HAVE COFFEE it was a perfectly brewed cup of joe! I love the substitute options for your preference Incase you are needing something different. Price was reasonable and the serving size was appropriate. read more

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Best keto breakfast I've found in Lexington! They make a wonderful Bacado (bacon & avocado) omelette which I am crazy about. I always get pork links with it and they always add bread which I can't eat but they also add pico de Gallo, sour cream and some nice greens. They do a first class job with deliveries! read more

Very tasty place for breakfast and they have cheesy grits! Will definitely be back when in Lexington.

Everything was delicious! I highly recommend the CHICKICHANGA and million dollar bacon! read more

First Watch - CHICKICHANGA & MILLION DOLLAR BACON - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Service amazing. The berry compote they serve with the cinnamon sugar doughnut holes is amazing. Fried potatoes cooked to perfection. Great spot for brunch with your friends or family. read more

First Watch - Pomegranate Sunrise - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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There is limited outdoor seating. Had I known this, I may have eat at the restaurant, instead of my hotel room. My wife's waffle tasted as it were baked. YUM! My Works omelette was taste. The food was great. Need to work on the service. My food was ready, but the drinks and extra syrup were missing. I had to request them. read more

First Watch is our favorite place to go for breakfast. I always get the avocado toast and my husband gets the egg sandwich. The millionaire's bacon is delicious too. Never disappointed with First Watch! read more

First watch is delicious but the wait time is a little long bc it's always packed! But it always makes me happy! Definitely recommend! read more

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Absolutely LOVE this location! My wife and I have been here several times and it was delicious. She likes to get the Farmhouse hash, and I quite frequently order off their seasonal menu. The customer service is always excellent and pleasant. Just an all around wonderful restaurant. I always recommend this place to family and friends. Wish it was open for dinner as well! read more

Food is always consistently good. I love the variety of menu items, even though I alternate between the same 3 items (Farmhouse Hash, Egg Sandwich, Blueberry Pancakes). Great atmosphere for brunch but also a great place to take a lunch meeting. read more