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    First Watch

    4.0 (154 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggs Benedict & Rustic Omelette
    Xin F.

    I'm excited to finally check this place out. Didn't realized this place. This place gets busy but service is great! Staffs are very friendly and make sure to attend to your orders. Food came out hot and delicious! If they're still serving Watermelon Wake up drink, make sure you try em. It was absolutely refreshing!

    Tres Leche Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast

    First Watch has always been my favorite but the wait made me reluctant to go. We were seated as soon as we arrived and our order was taken very quickly. We opted for the specials and everything was delicious! The blueberry lemon cornbread actually had a lemon curd on top that was phenomenal! We took half back to the hotel and ate it for dessert later and it was just as good! The granola in my bowl was very tasty and I ended up buying a bag to take home on the way out. If you like lavender I would also recommend trying the purple haze drink. I had the watermelon wake up and was pretty rich but tasty

    Most expensive coffee I've EVER paid for
    Marc B.

    Food was great BUT look at the bill and the charge for coffee. Off my list. $8 for 2 cup they should brew it at my table !!!

    Eggs Benedict with salmon & Fresh Seasoned Potatoes.   Kale Tonic

    Great food and service. Always a favorite for my family, friends and colleagues. It is a great place for conversation and relaxation.

    Anthony G.

    Great friendly experience. Plenty of room for all the booths and tables. Very friendly waitress. Breakfast was served hot with awesome flavor. Good portions. Will be back for sure.

    Tri-athlete
    Gracie W.

    Very good breakfast, the interior is comforting, and everyone is very nice. The tri-athlete was great, the egg whites were cooked perfectly, veggies on the inside of the omelet were nice and tender, the pico added freshness, their toast is great, the all-natural house preserves are so fresh and sweet and plays nicely with the heat of the green chiles, the bowl of fresh fruit is a nice addition, and it was a good price for all that food.

    2 large chocolate chip pancakes with ham eggs benedict and a side salad
    Vicky B.

    GREAT brunch/ breakfast place! Everytime I come here it's crowded and there is a short wait. The first time I came there I had to wait about 30-45 minutes and the second time I had to wait about 15-20 minutes but ended up doing a to-go order which also took about 30-40 minutes to get. Both times I just happen to arrive between 11AM-1PM. The tables are comfortable, very rustic. Service was great and food was bomb! portions are big so good to share if you're not crazy hungry. But for someone who's starving, the portion size is just right! I've had their ham eggs benedict which is delicious, their chocolate chip pancakes, and their turkey sausage gravy with biscuits and scrambled eggs and hash. Everything just tastes absolutely delicious! This place is great for groups and families to come enjoy a great meal together before starting their day! Pricing isn't bad either! Just be ready to wait if you arrive at the busy times.

    Purple Haze and Morning Meditation
    Lindsay B.

    First watch is always delicious. I had the frittata {wild Alaskan smoked sockeye salmon, house roasted shallots and tomato's topped with Parmesan cheese and a chive cream cheese drizzle} --I would have loved a little more sauce with this dish. It's served with a fresh ciabatta roll--this was a little too crispy to eat though. They always have fresh squeezed juices that are amazing! They rotate these so they change frequently!

    Dominique D.

    I loved my food and drinks especially the purple haze drink we received from our lovely manager David and the mimosas we had definitely made everything even better lol no but we def enjoyed our time out at this restaurant from the food to the service everything was amazing I'm def goin back soon

    Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Frittata.
    Rebecca L.

    First Watch is amazing! They have a large menu that caters to a variety of dietary restrictions. I usually have a sweet tooth when it comes to breakfast, while my husband prefers something a bit more savory and First Watch has many healthy options that we both love! Today, I branched out from my normal sweet breakfast and tried the Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Frittata. It was very flavorful and the mixed greens added a nice, fresh element! The service has been great both times I have been to this location and the food has never disappointed. They can get pretty busy (though I have never seen it quite as bad as the Cedar Road location), but I highly recommend using Yelp! to join the waitlist. We got a table minutes after arriving, while others were having to wait 20-30 minutes for a table. Definitely a time saver that more people should take advantage of!

    Carnitas bowl with corn bread!

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    Delicious eggs benedict on spinach. Coffee fresh and hot. It will be my new go to breakfast/ lunch place.

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    I went came here to try them out and they were fine food was fresh as everyone's says but I was blown by the price.

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    4.6(18 reviews)
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    I wish you could give half stars as this is not quite a 4 but better then 3. Nice little…read moreestablishment in a small plaza. Nice crowd for a small bar. Off the top maybe 5-6 tables and a bar that holds 10-12 people if I was guessing. Multiple TVs playing all sports. Keno, Jukebox also available. Nice neighborhood bar. Staff were very friendly even though they were busy. As for the food, I ordered mozzarella sticks, a hot Italian sub with tater tots. The cheese sticks were bad. Tiny, lukewarm and not much flavoring. Marinara dipping sauce was bland as well. Now for the sub. Unreal Italian Sub. The tots were crispy and salted. The sub was AMAZING... repeat AMAZING. Served with Italian dressing, on a toasted roll. Banana peppers, onion, tomato, with multiple meats and cheeses. Definitely a bar favorite as I saw many people eating the same dish. It's worth a visit or a try if you're in the area. The big positive of this place was the prices. $2.50 a beer and $10 for that sub. My tab was low so that's always a good thing. I would go back to this place however it might be tough sometimes if the bar gets pizza. In the plaza it sits next to a pizza place that I was told you can order the pizza from the bar and they have a window to slide the food through. I didn't try the pizza so I won't review that place. Overall, a 7.1 out of 10 with everything included.

    Friendly place with a lot of regulars. The bartenders are great. Today it was Sarah. She's friendly…read moreand professional at the same time. The regular menu is predictable but good bar food. But always check out the specials for homemade soups and more. Today I had the special: breaded pork chop with home fries and mixed veggies which was great at 15$. Cozy place. Great juke box. Check the joint out.

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    Sara’s Place - Chocolate custard

    Sara’s Place

    3.9(121 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Well Christmas is over and New Year is just days away. It's Saturday night, Date Night. We headed…read moreto downtown Gates Mills to dine at "Sara's Place" and enjoy the excellent Christmas light show of downtown Gates Mills. We arrived in the beautiful little "Norman Rockwell" community and the decorations were extraordinary. After an appropriate amount of OOOing & AHHHing we headed into the restaurant. The ladies at the door greeted us with a big smile and quickly seated us at a wonderful window table where we could enjoy the lights all evening long. A very pleasant young lady quickly arrived at our table, introduced herself as Cheri, our server for the evening. She filled our water glasses while taking our drink orders and discussing the nights specials. She left to place our orders and leave us to settle in and scan the menu. When she returned we talked a bit about the options for the evening. She answered all our questions very effectively and made several excellent suggestions. I chose the "Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna" for my appetizer. And the "T.R. Bone-in Pork Chop" as my entree. Both were excellent as always. My wife and sister-in-law enjoyed the "Walleye Special" for the evening and my brother had the "Beef Pot Roast". As has proven to be true every time we visit "Sara's" the food was marvelous. Prepared and presented perfectly. Following dinner was an excellent cup of coffee (including a silver pot at the table for refills). And a "Rich Salted Caramel & Chocolate Custard"... excellent as well. As is true every time we visit Sara's the evening was perfect in every way. If you want to have a guaranteed wonderful evening. This is the place you want to go. And be sure to take the time to enjoy the beauty of Gates Mills.

    Great neighborhood restaurant with excellent service and dependable food. I love the Israeli…read morecouscous. I prefer sitting in the bar upstairs by the fireplace and usually run into a neighbor or two. It's like a classy, preppy version of Cheers. The dining room downstairs is also lovely and the stained glass piece is a pretty feature. My husband thinks the food is overpriced. I like it there!

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    Mill Tavern - Tv's quiet atmosphere good food... 27 years strong!

    Mill Tavern

    3.8(8 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Always a positive experience at the Mill. They have a long bar for good seating. A handful of…read moretables. They have a few TVs and Keno. Good beer selection, generous pours on drinks, and good bar food. Fish fry was pretty good. Nice portions.

    I've driven past the Mill Tavern plenty of times during my stay in the area. Located just one…read morestreet north of me on Wilson Mills & Bishop, I was never too keen on finding too much about this place either. That was until recently.... From my many drive-by's, all I knew was that it resided in an ugly brick building in a strip mall and had this ancient, medieval font signage illuminated by partially burnt-out neon lights announcing not only the name of the bar, but also proudly advertising "liquor" and "food". I envisioned a filthy saloon clogged with blind drunks, toothless prostitutes and stray dogs. Once inside, all of my preconceived notions were put to rest. Kind of.... On my latest endeavor to familiarize myself with all the little hole-in-the-wall dives in my neighborhood, a project long overdue, the Mill Tavern was one of my first stops. It was 3:30pm by the time I started my quest. At this time of the day, the only patrons are that of the unemployed, broken spirits or lost souls. By association, I suppose I was one of them. Upon my entrance into the dimly lit, musty smelling tavern, I was greeted by a friendly middle-aged bartender and a sloppy drunk Russian at the bar. I could tell the bartender was happy to have another customer. Playing from each of the TV's were Family Feud reruns hosted by Ray Combs, then at 4pm, Cleveland's own sensationalized and over-the-top news program, 19 Action News. On entertainment value alone, I was highly satisfied. The night shift bartender entered around 4pm and tugged the lights off from the swirling ceiling fans above. The only illumination left being that of the glowing TV sets & keno machines along with strings of old Christmas lights illuminating the liquor bottles behind the bar. Then, perhaps by coincidence, one of the TV's lost it's signal. The drunken Russian blamed the loss of reception on the ceiling lights being turned off. Eventually the bartender gave in and entertained his theory which turned out to be wrong. While on the topic of ceiling fans, he babbled on frivolously about the merits of ceiling fans and the advantage of having them run clockwise vs. counter-clockwise during the summer. To the bartenders disappointment, she was on her own with this one. It was time to say my goodbyes and move on. Based on the hospitality, good nature and entertainment I was treated to though, I will be back to support this long standing, community watering hole. Old Mill Tavern, it's been a long time coming. I'll see you soon.

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    Mill Tavern - Veal Parm. Very good. Served with a simple Iceberg salad with great house Italian dressing.  All for $13.50.

    Veal Parm. Very good. Served with a simple Iceberg salad with great house Italian dressing. All for $13.50.

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    Cuoco Bella - Ceasar salad

    Cuoco Bella

    3.5(205 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Met friends for dinner. This changed from BBQ to Italian so we wanted to give it a try. Our…read moreserver was excellent. Great smile and very welcoming ! He said the special was chicken parmigiana so I thought I'd try it. He brought us a very nice bread with a tasty butter and olive oil mix. I ordered the chopped salad that I absolutely loved! There were lives of cauliflower, different types of olives and a pickled red onion that wasn't over bearingly strong. The chicken parmigiana was tasty. Two patties if chicken over fettuccini. I noticed on the way out that eggplant parmigiana was also a special. I might've had that if I'd known. I will definitely come back on a Tuesday to try the eggplant. I might also come back to try their pizza. Nice place. Give it a try!!!

    Curious that my previous 8 year old review for the same physical location shows! Greetings from…read morethe hostess was awkward because one of the servers came up and was telling her where to seat us. Unfortunately we had requested a booth and the server told the hostess to give us to the other server. You know this was in front of us? Food was ok, our server was very good and helpful. The bread service was a standout and the salads were good. Spumoni was excellent. Piccata was not getting an up vote! Meatballs were very good. Short wine list well priced. Not certain I would make this on the short list. Better choices. Seems like a Barbeque place that now serves Italian menu

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    The Burger Den

    The Burger Den

    1.5(2 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    If you want to order a $30 burger, seasoned fries, and shake through a delivery service and want it…read moreto look like this then go right ahead! Ordered a Build Me Up burger which comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onions. The one and a half pieces of lettuce were brown, the onions were laughably tiny and it was missing the pickles and tomatoes. The patty was broken apart and misshapen. I added seasoned fries and a strawberry shake. The fries were completely bare, cold, and stale. They made the Uber driver wait for almost 30 min. My shake was completely melted by the time the burger was ready. Why didn't they make new fries and shake since the burger took so long!? They took so long to give the driver my food that I became concerned and called the restaurant myself to see what the hold up was. The guy on the phone said "we only have one person working." Ok then close off your online orders! If you can't fulfill them in a timely manner then don't offer the service. And worst of all, none of the food was sealed. No stickers, staples, or ties to secure my food and prevent tampering. I seriously thought the driver must have eaten half my fries. Never ordering from this place again and food went directly in the trash where it belongs. 0/10 would not recommend.

    Problem was ordering thru one of the delivery service apps. Restaurant said order never came thru…read more Delivery person tried twice to resubmit order, no success. Waited patiently for one hour only to hear order was cancelled. Maybe better luck if you walk in and order. Hope the they get the technology fixed between themselves and the delivery service.

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