We had a great first experience at First Watch! I ordered the Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash and really enjoyed it next time I'd just go with over-easy eggs instead of medium. My son got a kids meal and finished everything except his toast, which is always a win. My husband tried the smoked salmon Benedict (I sampled it lol) and it was delicious the only thing we weren't sure about was whether it's meant to be served cold or hot, since it came out cold. We were in a bit of a rush, so we didn't get a chance to ask. The servers weren't overly friendly, but they were efficient and got the job done. The restaurant itself was very clean and felt super family friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Pictures are provided. BURNT pancakes, raw potatoes, dirty glass...... The best thing about this breakfast was the eggs! Notified our waitress about the issue with the food and she asked if we wanted the pancake and the potatoes recooked. We said yes. In the meantime, we have now cold eggs, sausage, toast and million dollar bacon. The potatoes are over seasoned, extremely salty, and the potatoes that same came back out were still not properly cooked. For this to be a new restaurant, they need to better train the cooks. Sadly, i will go to Eggs Up or another location. I will not visit this location again. read more

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Checked in online and waited about 20-mins. This is a relatively new location, so the restaurant was well maintained. Our server, Juan, was very friendly and attentive enough. The food was fresh and tasty, which has been our experience every time we've visited any location. We will definitely return. read more

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My wife and my I ate here and were happy to finally get it. Since they have opened this location you need to get there early or it will be packed. With that said the food was decent but could have been better. My wife had the blueberry pancake (which was delicious) and she also had the candied bacon which was also delicious. I had the Bacado omelette which was good but a little light on flavor but still good. I substituted the greens for the roasted potatoes. The potatoes unfortunately were not done all the way and lacked seasoning. I took them home and cooked them a little longer added some seasoning and then they were fine. I never talk about coffee much but theirs was outstanding. All in all a good spot that can improve some and they will get our 5. read more

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Service was very good. Our server Jennifer was attentive and accommodating. The restaurant was clean and quiet. However, the food. My bacon was a little rubbery. Not crispy at all. Maybe I should have asked for crispy bacon? My cousin's pancakes were dry. She had to saturate it with syrup and by then it wasn't appetizing. My friend had dry pancake as well but decided to deal with it with adding more syrup. We told Jennifer and she had it removed from my cousin's check and she gave the 3 of us a $5 card to use the next time. Would I go back? Yes I would. Everyone can have an off day. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

First Watch is an establishment with an excellent, reliable product (food and service). The Jodeco location doesn't disappoint. We've been to this location three times so far. Each time the service has been stellar with great tasting food. The noise level is low with the ability to hold a conversation. The experience is pretty reliable and aligned with the chain itself. Very busy though so be sure to utilize the app to "join the line" ahead of time to avoid long waits at the restaurant. Love this place! read more

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Today was the first day of the soft opening for the newest First Watch location in Metro Atlanta. I was RSVPed in the first seating group this morning at 9 AM. They were seating people in a staggered manner, so even in the first wave of arrival, there was a short wait. The checking in and seating process seems to be working fairly efficiently. There was a ton of staff on hand; it seems to be more than they would typically be at a First Watch on any given day. We have a lovely waitress, Tee, who was able to answer all of our questions and was very attentive to our table and others. I ate the elevated egg sandwich, which is my typical order at any First Watch. As expected, the food was made well and played it perfectly. We also had appetizers of the million dollar bacon and a cup of fruit. About midway through the meal, my plus-1 also ordered a specialty drink--the mint mocha iced coffee. They packed it to go. She said it was good but made her realize that she prefers caramel flavor to mocha. All in all, I'm really excited First Watch has a location in Henry County. We used to drive 30-40 mins to get to the nearest location. This was just the soft opening, but they are running smoothly and ready to go!! They officially open to the public on Monday. read more

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My second time here and it was better than the first which I gave 5 stars. Best Breakfast Brunch, service on point and the ambiance is friendly busy. PRO TIP, download the app and get on the waitlist because it is always packed on the weekends. read more

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First eating at this location (Stockbridge). It is much larger than the one in Lawrenceville. It was crowded as they all are but the wait time was not bad at all. The food and service were excellent! read more

This is probably my fourth time here. Since it opened, I've always come on my own. And sat at the bar, which is great, because during prime time, there is a wait. But generally, there's usually at least one space at the bar. The service is always really nice and good. I i usually get water in a coffee. The water comes in a glass jar that you can pour into your cup. So you which I like, because you don't have to keep asking for water. If you want more same for the coffee, it comes in a carafe. So you don't have to ask for refills. It's already there for you. Food comes out pretty quickly and hot, so I would definitely recommend first watch if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Young ladies were nice at check in. There was a wait time but they got me seated very quickly and accommodated for my friend bringing an infant. Juan was helpful and nice and the food came out fast. I ordered the trifecta but subbed it with French toast which was good. My bacon was little charred but overall it was good. read more

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Decided to bring myself to Saturday brunch knew this place was pretty popular since it's new in the are. Joined the waitlist from home at 11am and it said 60-95 minutes. I arrived right at 12 and it was packed. I had to park in overflow parking. When I checked in with hostess it was still 11 people in front of me. I was seated about 15 minutes later. Started with the cranberry mimosa. It's now 1:15pm so food came out fairly quick and everything was DEElicious!! Def give these folks a try if you're in the area. read more

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Update: using the waitlist option is a total waste. Upon waiting 60 mins after being advised a text message would be sent when table was ready I went inside only for them to tell me that now that I "checked in" I only had to wait 40-45 mins in addition to my 60 minute wait time. It's incredibly inconvenient to even do the waitlist because you still are under all the people waiting there. read more

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My wife and I visited this location for the first time. We were greeted nicely. Our food was okay. My wife ordered the Avocado Toast breakfast. Her Avocado was old. It should have been thrown out. Not good at all. It was not mashed up. There were chucks of old Avocado on the toast. We both ordered coffee as well. My wife ordered Decaf. Her coffee wasn't very hot. On the other hand my coffee was. I ordered the traditional breakfast. My potatoes were not cooked all the way. This was not a good choice for breakfast. The ambience was okay. We will not return to this location. Our server was good. But the food wasn't. We left hungry! read more

First Watch - My wife's old Avocado Toast breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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A Bright Spot for Breakfast & Lunch! We visited First Watch today and were thoroughly impressed! Despite a nuts waiting list and a very crowded dining room, the experience was wonderful. The food was delicious--every bite was a treat. The service was great; our server was attentive and friendly, making us feel well taken care of even during the rush. The atmosphere was nice and truly conducive to a relaxed meal. A huge plus: the music was at a perfect level, allowing us to easily have a conversation without shouting. The kitchen was a little slow, but this was completely understandable given how busy the restaurant was. The quality of the food and service more than made up for the slight wait. We highly recommend First Watch and will definitely be back! read more

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My family and I visited the Mcdonough location after graduation. It was a total of 16 of us and they were able to accommodate us with such Grace. I want to say thank you to China who took care of us and provided excellent service. She was so patient thank you First watch read more

I finally was able to try first watch since they opened it here on jodeco rd. I will say I went and the wait to be seated was about 20 minutes and then once seated it was another 20 minutes to get our order. But the waiter was very nice and helpful. The place is nice and well decorated for pictures. The food was alright I didn't see anything special about it. The prices were a bit higher than other breakfast places nearby but that's what you pay for a new place. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

My experience at this location was wonderful! The restaurant is clean and welcoming. We were appropriately checked on during our dining experience. The food was excellent! Delicious flavors and I'm so happy to have a healthy option to choose from here other than fast food. Service was friendly without being overbearing . Everyone was polite and helpful. read more

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Great food and service recommend every time but make sure you check the wait times because the wait times can be from 0 to 5 to 45 to an hour read more

Complimentary fruit for the wait, been waiting over an hour for food coffee cold by now 3.99 a cup. The manager did acknowledge us at the table and informed us of the food delay. In my mind.......this better be good for the long wait. Parking lot is on the smaller size but without a crowd it's not bad turning into establishment a bite confusing I seen a lot of cars turn in wrong way. Update got food hair on my avocado food room temp and bland. Maybe they need time to get it together. Clean, nice aesthetic. read more

First Watch - Fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - McDonough, Georgia

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For the first time I am pleased with the service, the inside looks really nice and clean, the food came out warm and it didn't take long . I definitely want to try the blueberry pancakes or something different but not bad at all. read more

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I never made it to the table to try the food because the young lady at the door greeting the customers was extremely rude. She had an attitude and it got worse when she was queried about requiring customers to have to wait in the car. I asked about it because she literally told me I'd have to wait in the car when my wife went to the restroom. We had attempted to eat here before and the other lady was very cordial and said we could wait in the car if we'd like while waiting for our table. However, the one today needs customer training because she's gonna cost you business. I didn't get her name but the date 19 of December 2025 around 12:20 pm should help you establish who the individual was. I decided that it's not worth the wait based upon the negative reviews about hair in the food and food temperatures. Guess we will try a different location to experience the food. Very disappointed. read more

I have been frequenting First Watch for years in Miami. I was happy to see a First Watch to the Henry Co. area. I have been visiting since the grand opening- but each time I've come it's a difference in taste, quality, and service. I don't like inconsistency, and now I'm contemplating continuing with this First Watch. I value service, consistency, and price when spending my money. Unfortunately, this won't be my first breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in the future. read more

THE BEST where do i even start!! the pancakes always come out hot + hot syrup every time. i've been in mcdonough for 6 years now and this has been such a amazing experience and the best breakfast spot here!!! the waiters are SUPER nice! but beware that some are very .......slooowwww...... i believe it was the older lady with glasses i dont know her name but she was older. besides that its super good would recommend for family breakfast or just a quick little stop! read more

This is my favorite place to eat--everything on the menu is consistently good! I loooove their coffee, it's honestly the best. I always leave with two bags to take home. Highly recommend!" read more

Great food and service. You can tell that this is a new location they're still trying to work out the bugs but for only being one for a week they're doing an amazing job! There was a big crowd but they were able to seat us with little delay. Only complaint would be the music was way too loud and they might try a different genre instead of rnb / pop for a breakfast spot. But overall experience was great. read more

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Great first time. The food-I had the traditional breakfast with blueberry pancake on the side, was delicious, plentiful and at a great cost. Plus the good tasting coffee kept coming. The space is upscale, well lite, spacious, large windows, comfortable tables, chairs and booths. An overall pleasant place to dine. When entering we were greeted warmly and cheerfully. The service is world class. Our server was friendly, customer focused and very very efficient. We will visit again. Overall a great wonderful dinning event. read more

Staff was great, the lemon pancakes were sooo delicious along with those loaded breakfast potatoes and that candy bacon! We went back a couple days later. read more

The food is delicious and healthier!!! It's nice to have this spot so close to home! The wait staff is very nice read more

The service was pretty good. The server at the bar area was a gem. The ambiance is nice while I do think the "waiting area" is too small. The food ...hmmm it wasn't well seasoned. My potatoes were burnt. I left completely certain that I'd never return but it's not the people or location- it's the food. read more

Love this place . Breakfast, or brunch. Staff is efficient and knowledgeable. The servings look like a food magazine. Montocrisco sandwich and broccoli and cheese soup are my favorites. I visit at least once a week. read more

Good food, great ambiance but the server was horrible and barely attentive. She left the bill and didn't tell us that we had to go to the counter to pay. I heard other servers tell people to go to the counter or scan the QR code to pay. My server didn't give us that courtesy. We waited until I decided to get up to ask someone else as she disappeared after dropping the bill off. I hesitated about tipping but I did. read more

The food is always good, but they are always crowded when we go in. I don't have complaints.

I've been to the new location twice now. I have always enjoyed First watch as a nice breakfast spot and this new location is just as great! Staff very friendly, food is great, drinks are great. We will be regulars as long as everything stays great! read more

Service is great. I know they just opened but they need to make sure their cooks are paying attention to detail of the food that goes out and make sure meat items are fully cooked. Bacon is supposed to be CRISPY. Everything else is nice and I love the music they play in there notice them playing some afrobeats which was a plus. Just attention to detail on the food is missing at this location from my opinion as someone who as been going to first watch for a long time read more

Great food. Great service! Will be back! Our server was very professional and knowledgeable. read more

Went for the first today. The food was AMAZING!! The staff were super friendly and the crowd!! Was sooooo peaceful!!! I had 2 large blueberry pancakes and the chicken apple sausage is was the best I've ever had. IT was the absolute best!!! I'm mad I didn't get a picture but I ate the food and the plate so fast, the phone didn't get a chance to see. Lol I'm soooo glad to have found you. I will be back soon! read more

Everything was great. One of my favorite places to eat. Food was good as usual as well as the service.

Ambiance and service is excellent . I ordered omelet with chile and chorizo . It's so small and didn't even tasted the chorizo . Lots of greens . read more

First Watch has good food. I am very impressed with the staff on Jodeco Rd! They were top-notch! Bravo to the entire team! Presentation of our meal was excellent! It's new and should settle down with the waitlist. Congratulations! read more