I've been to this First Watch many times but it looks like I hadn't reviewed this location until today. Today, I stopped in for breakfast alone and ordered the Lavender Haze - a super yummy wintry seasonal beverage. For breakfast, I ordered the traditional breakfast with two scrambled eggs, a few slices of bacon, whole grain toast, which is served with an abundance of diced potatoes. I added a side of sausage patties. Not only was service on point and accommodating, I met the kindest humans I've interacted with in a long time. My emotions unexpectedly got the best of me while I was eating, which I couldn't hide and didn't have enough tissues to conceal...as embarrassed as I felt, I was met with hugs and kindness from strangers. To the staff and the kind strangers who looked out for me: you turned a difficult morning into a beautiful memory. I walked in alone, but I tearfully walked out feeling like the world was my family. read more

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Have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Breakfast/brunch is always solid and service is great. Food is always hot and fresh! Busy center with Starbucks next door so parking can be a little difficult at times. read more

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Our first time visiting this First Watch location, but as always, we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The aesthetic is consistent with other First Watch vibes - warm, rustic, very welcoming with the big chalkboard on the wall listing all of the specials and holiday menu items. It was really busy when we arrived but we were still seated within about 5 minutes of checking in with the hostess. I'm a big fan of the holiday specials that they have during this time of year, so I opted for something off of the holiday menu. I had the truffle bacon & brie hash - the hash and skillets are always my favorite items. My husband ordered the chickichanga from the regular menu and he said it was tasty. I also had the morning meditation juice - delicious, and I love that their juices are freshly squeezed and not overly sweet. We also tried the honey butter biscuit bites from the holiday menu - the fruit compote that comes with this is really yummy. Another great experience, we'll be back because we love us some First Watch. read more

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This is in our neighborhood been here a handful of times since we moved here about 3 years ago. We love the location as its very close in the neighborhood. One time my Goddaughters and I rode our bikes here after a long ride. Today was a just bc I didn't want to cook bkfst and it was already late. We all enjoyed our meals! The service is always great read more

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The best breakfast spot! Such an amazing standard and seasonal menu, The kindest servers and all around just a great space to start your Sunday morning at! This place has been a repeat spot for years read more

First Watch - Seasonal Fall Spicy Italian Sausage Breakfast Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Food is always great!! Services is always great ! My son just moved to town & we'd been to First Watch in TX and it's just as good! read more

Stopped in for lunch (I'm always there for breakfast!) and tried their ham and cheese sandwich with a kale chicken salad and it was perfect! Highly recommend! Perfect taste combination and the portion was big. Great price! read more

First Watch - Pick 2 for lunch - Ham & Gruyère sandwich and Kale Chicken crunch salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Food was delicious as always but service really sucked. The place was PACKED. But this momma wanted biscuits and gravy so it was on! There was a 30 minute wait to sit. We were seated right at 30 minutes. The hostess was nice and welcoming. I did ask for outside seating but we were seated inside. I wasn't going to complain given the fact I was starving and we already waited 30 minutes for this table. We waited and waited and finally greeted by our server. The couple seated after us was with another server and was greeted well before us which was a bit annoying. By the time our server even came to our table we had ample time to know our order. So when she arrived we placed drink and food orders. The drinks took a bit to come out, despite my daughter and I only having water. Hubs ordered a Sprite and she actually never brought it so I had to flag her down and ask her to bring it. Food arrived. My order was wrong so I had to send it back -- I asked for fruit instead of potatoes. Food was tasty although I was a bit aggravated about the slow service and lack of attention to our order. I've never had issues with any other First Watch locations I've visited. This was our first visit to this location. Seems others have had similar experiences with slow service at this location. read more

First Watch - Biscuits and gravy with over easy eggs and fresh fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Great food, nice waitress, no waiting. Just good old fashion place with hospitality by some very good people! Recommend this place with a 5 star for all around good service & excellent breakfast. read more

Anytime I see your first watch this is my number one place to eat. No matter where I am! The food is amazing. The service is amazing. My food always comes out correct and hot, which is a big deal for me. The place is always clean. It's just the overall great place to eat. read more

Great service!! Food was fresh and tasty. Great location. Always leave this location happy. read more

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Food was ok, service was bad.. didn't get our drinks for 18 minutes after she took our drink order. WOW, I normally wouldn't count the minutes but this was an issue. Server could careless read more

The food is delicious, well-priced, and always fresh and healthy. The wait staff is friendly and helpful.

I love breakfast. First watch provides a wide range of both breakfast and lunch. Some of the items are unique in the addition of unexpected flavors and ingredients and others just have a slight twist. The million dollar bacon is maple flavored with pepper type spices. It is really good. I ordered an omelette and my table mate order soup and sandwich. The other person ordered the trifecta - eggs, toast, potatoes and pancakes. It was presented nicely. Brooke was an excellent server. Parking is plentiful and restaurant is roomy. It has a nice decor. It still fills up on a Sunday morning and you may have to wait. read more

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My first time at First Watch. I will definitely return. I had the Power Wrap with fruit cup. It was amazing. My friend had the chili Chorizo Omelette which she thoroughly enjoyed too. The service was great also. read more

A great place to eat in Land-O-Lakes. First Watch is a popular restaurant chain that specializes in delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. It was founded in 1983 in Pacific Grove, California, and has since expanded its presence across the United States. Today, it boasts a considerable number of locations, with over 400 restaurants spread across the country. This extensive reach allows customers to find a First Watch conveniently, whether they're in a bustling city or a suburban neighborhood. I have visited at least 5 locations in 2 states. One of the standout features of First Watch is its focus on health-conscious options. The menu includes a variety of nutritious choices, such as egg-white omelets, fresh fruit bowls, and whole-grain pancakes just to name a few. This location is on the north side of SR 54 to the west of US 41. It shares the building with 3 other stores. We were greeted as we entered and seated quickly. The restaurant, like many ones in this chain, had windows along 2 walls giving it a light and airy feel. The seating is a mixture of tables and booths. The waitress was friendly and efficient. The menu has a good assortment and plenty of choices. I ordered the breakfast tacos.. The food came out quickly, was a very large portion in 3 tacos and was delicious. The cost is reasonable for the amount you get, quality of the food and the pleasant atmosphere. My meal was ~$15 without the drink. Overall, It was a very pleasant, friendly, clean, and delicious experience that I would recommend to people looking for a good breakfast in the area. read more

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Great service. We love the breakfast items and servings sizes are ample. Clean and great modern dining experience. Would recommend to others. read more

P A N C A K E S are hubcap size not dollar and always good. Real syrup fancy bacon is pricy but worth it

I saw the lower star rating and was very surprised because I love other First Watch. After coming here, I am confident that the rating of others does not do justice. We came on a Tuesday morning and the service, food quality, coffee quality, egg preparation, juices, and all the extras were perfect. read more

This was a nice place for me to have breakfast with my grandsons. They were very accommodating with our request to have our tables arranged in a special way. What a delightful experience. read more

Our breakfast was amazing! One of my favorite First Watch locations, staff is always friendly and food is always delicious! Araujo was a very attentive waiter, made sure everything was good and we were happy with everything! Highly recommend!!! read more

Food was dry and horrible! Turkey meat in omelette was processed luncheon meat. My guest hardly ate her food because it was overcooked. Horrible parking also. read more

First Watch for breakfast was initially exciting but fell flat for me and another person at my table. The waitress was really kind and was the type of person you wanted to befriend, good job on finding this stellar employee! My mom ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict which came with a medium egg and gluten free toast (option), I ordered the Barbacoa Chilaquiles Breakfast Bowl which is seasonal. The Benedict egg was like a hard boiled egg and the hollandaise sauce was almost no where to be found. The chilaquiles did not compare to any traditional chilaquiles I've tried in the past and was unnecessarily spicy. Coffee was a little bitter. I'd be curious to try this place again and try a sweet option, like the pancakes or Belgian waffles. If I'm ever back in the area, I might update this review. read more

First Watch is an admirable contender in the ever increasing field of restaurants that center their menu around breakfast and will serve lunch, as well. I have only tried their breakfast options, but what I had has been pretty good and this place is a nice and more upscale option than say an International House of Pancakes (IHOP) or a Denny's. All in all, I would definitely recommend this particular First Watch if you are looking for something a bit more elevated and craving a cool breakfast experience. read more

Honestly was going to come in here and give a HORRIBLE review but that is not the case. They gave me a waffle that had no powdered sugar, It felt like it was microwaved which they said they do not have one it was so floppy, luckily as I was ready to leave the manager asked why I looked unhappy and I told him he honestly said wait right there had them remake the waffle and it was one of the best waffles I had in a while. He gave it for free so must have been the cook who knows but mistakes are fine if they are corrected . This place did good i would go again because of that manager. read more

When I was at this restaurant recently I was greeted from behind by waitress and my partner was mistaken for a woman because of his long hair. We had to repeatedly correct waitress because she kept addressing him as a woman. Very weird and not professional. read more

I went to this First Watch location for the first time with two friends and did not have the greatest experience. It was Sunday morning and we put our name in for a 25 minute wait for a table. Once we were seated, service was very very slow. We got our drinks at a reasonable speed and also ordered our food at the same time. We didn't get our food for over 45 minutes. Meanwhile, the people around us who came in after us got their food before us. We ordered simple things and when they finally came out, they were not warm. I got gluten free toast, potatoes and bacon. The toast was hard and the potatoes were not thoroughly cooked. My friends have been to First Watch before and at this location, their portions were much smaller. In addition, when we needed things, the waitstaff took forever to bring us them. We were not happy with our experience. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

Love this place for brunch! The food is always good and consistent. The staff is always smiling and helpful and the restaurant is very clean. read more

I am honestly shocked at how low the ratings are for this place. First Watch is one of the best brunch places I've found in Tampa so far (the only place that beats it is Oxford Exchange) and I've never had a bad meal here! I always check in online beforehand and we always get seated immediately. I think there was only one time we had to wait a little bit. For being all the way up in Odessa it is amazing to have a place like this where I can consistently count on good food. I love how the menu rotates each season so that there's always something new to try. read more

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First watch is my favorite brunch place. No matter where I travel I seek one out because I know what I will get and my sensitive system appreciates the quality. I'm so happy it's right by my house now. I come here several times a month and never been disappointed. The food is always fresh, tasty, perfect portions and quality. I have not had any complaints. Servers do their best and the kitchen always accommodates any special requests we make. I enjoy bringing my teens here and they always finish their plates. I have never ordered anything and been unhappy. The flavors are always fresh and blend well. I'm usually very critical of Mexican food I'm a bit of a snob... it is what it is, I appreciate their fusion and the flavors more so than any other non traditional place. Anyone unhappy coming here must be a one off or it was packed for a VALID reason. This place beats kekes, the nook, ihop, dennys, or village in or whatever nasty place else there is to go to.. I hate breakfast but this place has the best. Also if a restaurant serves delicious filtered water that's a huge plus in my book. The water here is stellar, try the juice, especially the spiked ones! read more

First Watch - The spiked watermelon juice is delicious! This was me on my bday! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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good establishment, fairly fast service, we are there not long before closing, at this time there are almost always free tables and despite the end of the working day soon, the entire menu is available. The room is clean with comfortable sofas and tables for any number of guests. read more

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It's sad that a restaurant can say they serve healthy food when they use seed oils, soy and margarine. At least they are upfront with this information on their website. Just allergies are not the issue, these are the ingredients that cause clogged arteries not cholesterol, need updated nutritional information. And let's not even talk about the sugar! Wow! There is nothing on this menu I can eat. I eat a healthy diet this is not it. Needs more meat, without gluten and soy, needs real dairy and butter less fillers, cut the sugar! Need bread and plant free options, that is what people are looking for today. REAL healthy diets. read more

Potatoes were burnt, not just a little, they were black and hard. Toast came out and was not toasted, literally sliced in half and plated. Lastly the grits came out watery and hard, which means they also did not cook those appropriately. Horrible experience, will not be back. read more

Quick service. Clean. Great food! My kid loves the French toast and bacon is always cooked perfect. Best waitress is Samantha

Saturday morning at 10AM waited until 1030 for a table. Service was another 20 minutes. My food arrived ice cold. The server offered to send it back. By that time I had to leave for an appointment nearby. Nearly 18$ with a tip. Not worth it. I used to like First Watch. Not so much after this experience. Overpriced Overcrowded Overrated read more

We typically go to the First Watch in Ocala, but this location was on our way home from Tampa so we decided to stop. After all, it's September and I love their seasonal pumpkin pancakes!! We both had the pumpkin pancake breakfast and it was perfect!!! The pancake is so, so good! Also, I wanted to note that we had fabulous service. We got seated right away, got waited on right away, and the food came out quickly. Everyone who served us was super nice and fun! I might note that the restaurant was very busy too. All in all, another great experience at First Watch, our favorite breakfast place. read more

First Watch - Pancake breakfast - perfect!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lutz, Florida

AGREED POOR POOR SERVICE*** HORRIBLE first time experience with this location. Got seated right away during lunch time. Place was not busy at all for a Friday 11am. 30mins pass by, still haven't met our server, no drinks, no orders have been taken. Sat in the middle section where constant waiters are walking by. Non of them would make eye contact or notice we've still have our menus and no drinks. We just got up and left. Told the hostess our frustration got a nonchalant "ok" response. AVOID AT ALL COST. read more

So glad to come back to the area and see First Watch! They are my go to place for fresh and healthy brunch options. Add to that the juice and drink options and FW continues to impress! This location is apparently a "test kitchen" for the chain so they have a separate menu with great options. My go to for a heathy breakfast is the AM Superfoods (with fruit and oats on the side). But when I really have that craving ... Avocado and toast with two eggs always hits the spot. This location is busy but the staff is great! Super friendly and professional. Hope you go and enjoy. read more

I love First Watch, visit often - but this one is not so good. I always order one of two sandwiches, my favorite being the ham and gruyere with the spice Dijonnaise. They just did not make this one right. It seemed as though it was missing that special Dijonnaise and had only mayonnaise. My sandwich was also soggy instead of the typical crispy grilled cheese. I opted for the tomato basil soup instead of a salad, and it was very thick. Waitress was kind of nonexistent after taking our order. This location did not deliver what the other Lutz location does. read more

Located next to the Florida Medical complex, this First Watch is a great place for brunch if you are waiting for a patient. Actually, an easy walk between! I enjoyed the Florida French Toast top loaded with a massive amount of fresh fruit. I'm not sure you can count on such generosity every time, but I didn't worry about it. Coffee is excellent, as well as service. read more