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3.6 (91 reviews)
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Something I've honestly never heard of before
Janice M.

Definitely a place worth stopping at. I was blown away by the delicious breakfast I had at First Watch. I am a country girl to the t and very proud to be so in the beginning I was a little standoffish by looking at the online menu because it at first look seemed to be more on the fu fu side of things. But I was blown away by the deliciousness of the food I ordered. I had the farmhouse hash and when it was first served there was a small black condiment bowl with what appeared to be a boatload of ketchup which honestly put me on pause because I was confused as to why there was a side serving of ketchup plus a huge bottle of ketchup on the table. Luckily the waiter must've noticed the look on my face because he explained that it was actually strawberry preserves. Let me just say hands down that the strawberry preserves were so delicious they could bottle that alone and easily make a fortune. As a matter of fact I even told the lady who checked us out that they should sell the strawberry preserves at the counter. I would easily gain all my weight back and then some if they did sell it. Let me move along, the atmosphere was very nice accompanied by a professional and friendly waiter which made the entire experience a pleasant experience. I'm definitely going back and I'm looking forward to the visit again

Chickichanga!!!
Zack M.

Chickichanga is delicious. Service with a smile. Buzzing atmosphere. Extensive menu. Brunch. Covered patio. Tori is our favorite, always sweet. Chia seed pudding is good too. Ill be back.

Blueberry Lemon Cornbread
Tiffany A.

First watch is one of my favorite breakfast spots! Their portions are great for the price. Their service is fantastic everytime I go. My most recent stop, I tried Their lemon blueberry cornbread. WOW! It was amazing. Not so sweet. The blueberries did not overpower the cornbread. And the lemon butter was just the right touch to make the dish perfect! Definitely recommend.

Wild Berry Lavender French Toast
Sherry J.

Excellent food choices on the menu- many Ive not seen in this area. They delivered friendly service, fresh airy atmosphere, and delicious food bursting with flavor combinations I haven't had before. There was a 30 table minute wait- but hubby and I chose the bar with no wait. No regrets. Well done First Watch in Madison, AL!

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Mike D.

Great food service and atmosphere. Modern menu choices and cool . Interior decor ..

Raspberry Ricotta French Toast
Erica D.

Absolutely delicious! The raspberry French toast is some of the best I've ever had. The ricotta topping is such a unique delightful treat. The carne asada hash is a wonderful savory option. Love the fresh juices and the coffee is always tasty. The restaurant itself is beautiful. We're always received with a friendly greeting making the experience even better. Definitely my favorite breakfast spot.

Lightly cooked potatoes. Raw on inside.

The eggs were cooked to medium as requested and the bacon and avocado was delicious. Over all flavor delicious. Potatoes raw, under cooked I ordered and picked up this meal for my wife and two daughters. My wife offered to cook the mash to completion but this is unacceptable. Our food should be cooked before I pick it up. The business is busy but cook the food fully before serving!

BLT Benedict
Ashley S.

We came here for brunch at 10am on a Sunday. It was busy, but we didn't have to wait terribly long for a table. We opted to sit outside since it was nice out. Our waitress seemed a little stressed or nervous, but did a good job, I ordered the BLT Benedict, but my poached eggs were not don't very well & wee more runny that a poached egg should be. I got an order of potatoes so I could also keep the greens. Their iced coffees are delicious! We tried the mint mocha and the salted caramel. Both were fantastic. At the end, we got our receipt which had a QR code as a pay option, which I appreciate. Nothing worse than waiting around to pay.

Elote Breakfast Burrito
Blake M.

Was pleasantly surprised at this place. The prices were really good compared to what I'm used to in California. The interior was nicely decorated and I enjoyed the atmosphere. What I got was the seasonal item, the Elote Burrito. It was presented very well. It was missing a couple ingredients to really push it over the edge but it was an amazing breakfast burrito. One of the best I've had. One of the negatives about this place was the other 8 people I was with all didn't seem to really love their food, and just thought it was good. Overall, it's a good breakfast place and I would come back

Shrimp & Grits
G R.

Shrimp and grits are back for a limited time! Run don't walk! My favorite! Million dollar bacon was excellent. Sorry no picture because we ate it all up! Great service. Beautiful clean restaurant. Great food! Brela was great! Will be back! 10/10

Brandon A.

My top 3 favorite breakfast spots of all time. You have to try Millionaire dollar bacon. It is insane. Also farmhouse skillet is super good!!!! Menu is so good. You really can't miss. Great service. Good American vibe inside. A+.

Tri-fecta with bacon
Ken R.

Service was good, smiling, welcoming, just what you like to see. The food was great. My waffle needed to be a bit fluffier for my preference. It was a tad tough to cut. The link sausage was not a great choice. It was a bit fatty tasting. Good, but just not great. Now the bacon was quite good. My wife loved her ham and Gruyère sandwich with tomato basil soup. Overall a four. Good, but room to improve.

Million Dollar Bacon, Baby! Don't skip!

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