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    3.5 (83 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast
    Tonya B.

    This restaurant was a nice way to start our day. There wasn't a long wait so we could be seated quickly. Our waitress was kind, patient, and organized in receiving our orders. We had a large group and she was able to manage our group well. The environment was clean, but next time, I would ask for hot water to pre-dip the utensils in to get some of the dishwasher stains off, but nothing a quick wipe couldn't fix. As for the food, we ordered some options off of their summer menu. I especially liked the Strawberry Tres Leche French Toast, Blueberry Lemon Cornbread, and the Million Dollar Bacon. These were the stars of the show! The overall taste of each of these items was great, not too sweet, or moist, I wouldn't change anything about them. Kinda wishing I ordered an additional cornbread to go- I might regret that later... The Bacado was good but I do think the bacon inside was overcooked. I would order the Morning Meditation again. It's a great drink option I would recommend trying, you could taste the beets and turmeric, which was satisfying. A nice spot to bring your family to that has plenty of food options that can be indulgent or healthy if desired.

    Came with the kids to try the fall flavors
    Jalixa M.

    Everything was delicious. My favorite was the kale tonic natural juice. I will be coming back for sure

    Pyromaniest

    First watch was delicious!,the staff was super friendly and kind and very helpful.The food came fast and was so good I absolutely loved Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash and the Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee.The flavors were absolutely perfect mix of savory and eggy and the coffee was the perfect mix of sweet and coffee.The ambience was nice and was so clean and the decorations were so pretty. Overall highly recommended! 100/10

    Breakfast tacos
    Kaitlyn S.

    Very nicely decorated and great atmosphere. It reminded me of farmhouse chic. Service was wonderful everyone we met was so nice. I loved that they had gluten free options that I didn't have to pay extra for. My husband loved his breakfast tacos. We would go back if we go up to Melbourne on the weekends in the morning. I enjoyed the fact that they also leave you a carafe of coffee so you can just refill as you need.

    Shishito Brisket Hash Blistered shishito peppers and smoked, hand-pulled brisket in a potato hash, topped with two cage-free eggs any style,
    Debra F.

    I had the Shishito Brisket Hash and the Blueberry Lemon Cornbread. The cornbread enough is worth stopping in. It was delicious. My Shishito Hash, however, was out of this world. Kudos to whoever wrote the description because I was sold as soon as I read it. I cannot begin to describe all the flavors. It was absolutely amazing. A lot of ingredients and you can taste every one. Our server was attentive and enjoyable. We don't get there often so I had questions. The place is nice and clean and bright with all the windows. We will go back!

    This is the "extra avocado" I got
    Suzanne H.

    First time here. Busy place, I will come back. Just disappointed in the dry turkey sausage and the fact that I asked for avocado on top of my omelette and you'll see I only got 2 tiny slices. When I asked for more avocado I only got 2 more little slices! I forgot to check the bill to see what I was charged for the "extra" avocado. But it would probably have made me mad anyway.

    Superfood bowl
    Bridget H.

    The place was packed with people, but that's a sunday at 10am for you. Despite this ai felt well tended to, our server was sweet and prompt and our food came out probably within 10 minutes. The food was delicious and the manager seemed very involved with not only the staff but the customers as well which is always nice to see.

    The Spring Menu.
    Jan-Michael T.

    For any of my loyal friends who've followed by reviews back when I was far more active, you all know that I love breakfast and brunch restaurants. Simply check out my reviews for Kiki's, Oh Biscuit, Egg & I (now closed), IHOP, and Sunshine Cafe to see just how much I LOVE breakfast and brunch. So when I heard First Watch was opening in Melbourne in the old building that used to be Red Robin, I knew I just had to eat there. Today, I get the chance to do so with my family and I have to say, I am more than satisfied, I am extremely happy! Upon arriving at First Watch located in "front" (south) of Melbourne Square Mall, you'd notice they went a more minimalist approach with their look. A lot of simplistic planes and angles used for decor and furniture that looks like they came from either Ikea or Bed, Bath & Beyond. A lot of warm monochrome shades used with wood highlights too. In short, it was simple, but it gives off an ambiance of casual sophistication and cleanliness. We had to wait for our table about 15 to 20 minutes, but it didn't take too long. Found out you can go online and reserve a time so your wait won't have to be too long. I will give kudos on whatever they did with the chairs and floors. Usually, whenever you drag chairs on the floor, it "catches." However, the chairs would literally "glide" so it was easy to move. I assume they used either sliding pads on the bottom of the chair legs or there are soft ball bearings that lock when weight pushes down on them. I don't know but I wasn't going to turn a chair upside-down to find out. Food. Well. It was superb for breakfast and brunch. Please check the pictures to see what we ordered. I will simply say it was prepped well, spiced and flavored adequately, and visually appealing: A "trifecta" of deliciousness per se. I personally want to try the protein bowls and their take on traditional breakfast/brunch food, but right now, I (and maybe you should too until you cover it all if you can) will work the Spring Menu since it is there for a limited amount of time. On a sidenote: the restrooms were clean but seem to be lacking in stalls, well for the men's restroom. One urinal and one toilet seems to be short in number for a busy restaurant such as this. As for price, it is "TWO Dollar Signs" meaning most of the food will average between $10 and $20. Definitely will be back to try more of their food. Though a franchise with many restaurants and 40 years of history, I am giving them a "PERFECT" because it was everything I expected and more.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Regina R.

    We were so excited to find a First Watch while on our vacation so we went there for breakfast. I ordered the Carne asada hash and my husband had the biscuits and gravy- it was outstanding. We loved it so much we came back the next day and ordered the same thing before heading out for a long day at WDW. We first discovered First Watch restaurants while on a cross country road trip. One of their "things" is their million dollar bacon which we ordered a side of- it's delicious. Yummy bacon drizzled with maple syrup. If you have a chance to eat here- I say Do It!

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    The place is very nice. The service was excellent. My food was very good. I would definitely go back.

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    Josh was awesome! He was very efficient and make the whole table laugh! Also, the purple haze is the best!!!

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