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    3.3 (114 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    Gisela J.

    First Watch is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots! The food is always fresh, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Their fresh juices are delicious and a great way to start the day. A must-try is the Million Dollar Bacon--it has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a little kick of spice. It's absolutely worth the hype! I also really enjoyed the chilaquiles, which were flavorful, satisfying, and cooked just right. The atmosphere is bright, clean, and welcoming, making it a great place to meet friends, enjoy a family breakfast, or have a relaxing brunch. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back for the Million Dollar Bacon and chilaquiles!

    We came in around 7:45 AM, only 45 minutes after opening, and there was just one other couple eating. Three employees were in the kitchen where we could clearly see and hear them, yet no one acknowledged us for several minutes. We finally grabbed our own menus. When someone eventually came to seat us, there was no greeting or apology she barely even spoke to us. The service continued to feel cold and unwelcoming. My husband ordered the $15.29 Godfather Bowl, and the portion was surprisingly small for the price. Our total was $40.33 for breakfast for two, and between the portion sizes and poor service, it absolutely didn't feel worth it. For an almost empty restaurant first thing in the morning, this was a really disappointing first impression.

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    We dropped in for a local breakfast fix based on the hype. While the interior is fresh and modern, the exterior has that "copy-paste" shopping center aesthetic that's hard to love. The food was a bit of a mixed bag: Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash: Heavy on the spuds, light on the steak and chimichurry. Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast: I would've settled for Dos Leches, but this was just standard strawberry French toast--no soak in sight. Both dishes had the potential to be icons but landed in the "just okay" zone. That said, everything tasted fresh, which earns them a generous round-up to four stars.

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    Thomas B.

    Amazing BLT Benedict Meticulous Service Food delivered to tables quickly with quiet efficiency

    TC B.

    Yes it is a chain. The food here was good just like our experience at other locations. The service was excellent. Alexa was excellent. Wonderful customer service. Would be a regular if we lived in the area. Clean restaurant. Clean restrooms. Lots of parking even with construction going on in the area.

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    Deborah S.

    There's only a few breakfast places in the valley that are outstanding and I was hoping this one would be included, but unfortunately it fell short. When trying a new breakfast places I always order the pancakes. I love pancakes, but not all pancakes are created equal. Some are better than others and this one was on the low end. I ordered the pancake combo with eggs and bacon. My egg (scrambled) was done okay. I like a softer cooked egg and this was slightly overcooked for my liking but much better than other places. My bacon was a bit cold and the pancake, well that was the biggest disappointment. It was dry and overcooked. On the pro: the service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Oh and I tired some of my husband's potatoes; they were very good! So, we might give this place another chance.

    Tarah N.

    Overall a hot mess. When we arrived we put our name in with the hostess and were told we'll receive a text within 15-20 minutes. No message. Went inside to check where we were at and apparently they were waiting for us. The inside is styled nicely and clean. After being at the table for about 5 minutes, I got the text that I never received. When our waitress arrived, she immediately asked if we needed more time with the menu or if we were ready. We ordered and waited. And waited. And waited. We saw our food come out and get delivered to the wrong table. The people commented on how it wasn't their food but the waitress told them to keep it. More time went by. We waited about 45 minutes to receive our food. We finally received one of our dishes and had to wait another 5-10 minutes for the second. Food was good but service was utterly painful. The manager came by and apologized for the service and offered a coupon to return. The gesture was nice but wow I'm not sure if I want to risk giving up another 2 hours for a meal.

    Dani S.

    Came to First Watch for brunch today. I did wait a couple weeks after opening to come. I know it's the new joint in town so everyone wants to try it out also. I was hoping that it would be moderately busy so that it wasn't a crazy wait. Walking in, I was instantly greeted by a hostess. It was "busy" but there were quite a few empty tables. The hostess said it'd be about a 5 minute wait. I hung out in the front. It's dope that they have a big pot of coffee with all sorts of sugars and creamers available. I chilled for a minute before another hostess got me sat. Devin, our server, took care of us today. I was still sipping on my coffee when he asked if I wanted something else to drink. I did notice a mint mocha on their website but decided to wait for my friend so we can get them together. After my other half arrived, we got our drinks and food ordered. The mint mocha looked delicious while Devin was putting on the table. It was garnished with a bright green mint leaf. The mocha was topped off with some cold foam and chocolate chips. I like that you can taste the mint in the drink. The mint wasn't overwhelming like you're drinking a piece of mint gum. The coffee, chocolate and mint was all balanced. For brunch I got the traditional breakfast. You can't go wrong with the classics. My plate was hearty with potatoes, 2 chunky sausage links, eggs and a piece of toast. The toast was overly buttered and I appreciate that! My eggs were cooked over medium which was perfectly jammy to dip my toast in. I asked for my sausage to be over cooked and they were. They serve warm sryup in a cute little dispenser. Dipping the sausage in that warm syrup was so good! My potatoes were seasoned nicely but they still had a bite to them. To me, they tasted kinda raw still in the middle. The little pieces were cooked and tender but the bigger pieces needed a little more cooking time. I did grab a side of gravy for my potatoes. I like that the gravy had sausage in it but it wasn't overwhelming. And the gravy wasn't crazy thick. It was a great breakfast. I love how they turned this old Denny's into this bright, beautiful venue. I love the country home style decor and setting. The windows give the place a beautiful brightness to it. Devin did a great job handling our table today. The food was almost there for me. It would have been a home run but the potatoes missed that mark. Potatoes shouldn't be a big deal but being from Idaho, it kinda is! Happy i got to try it out! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying other items off their menu.

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    Michele R.

    Breakfast and lunch (hours roughly 7a to 2:30p daily) are on the menu at this Florida HQ'd chain restaurant (535 locations in 29 states) making its' debut in Idaho in Meridian in the building on Fairview that was once home to a Denny's.  My husband and I enjoyed breakfast here during their preview weekend, in advance of the official opening on May 5 (Monday).  I think it important to disclose that First Watch paid for our meal and although we are in general "we don't eat at chains" people, even had we been paying our own bill, we would gladly return.  All was just right, from healthy menu options, to "thanks for coming today" warm hospitality, to food quality and friendly table service.   Given this is a big chain, you're going to see a corporate-formula-food menu, although it does change seasonally, and the menu was intriguing for healthy options that fit how my husband and I prefer to eat.  Also, I am a fan of the way the company treats their employees and their business practices.   We left eager to return. VIBE, SEATING, ACCESSIBILITY: This has been remodeled from a former Denny's. They've done a good job of freshening up the interior. There are several options for accessible seating for people (like me) who arrive on wheels as well as for people who arrive on feet.  There are booths, tables, banquettes and I think I even spied some high height stool / chair seating. The couple who arrived to be seated at the table next to us had a toddler with them and a high chair was provided. MENU:  The menu is on an oversized, two sided sheet and includes but is not limited to egg dishes of all kinds, pancakes and waffles, grain bowls, sausages and bacon, biscuits and (turkey sausage) gravy, salads, soup, sandwiches...the list goes on...coffee from women growers in Columbia (it was very good) and fresh squeezed juice combinations.  Options aplenty for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. FOOD & $$: Coffee is served by the pot so we ordered one pot (well insulated and stayed hot through the meal to provide us with 2 cups each), one Morning Meditation juice blend (oj, beet, turmeric, ginger, agave), one side of Million Dollar Bacon (which interestingly is on the online menu - they are famous for it - but was missing from the paper menu - make sure to order it), a veggie burger main that came with fresh mixed salad greens (seriously, me for breakfast) and ricotta lemon pancakes served with lemon curd and fresh strawberries for my husband.  All was carefully prepared and perfectly delicious.  Had we been paying the bill, the breakfast would have been $49.65.  Worth every penny. SERVICE:  It cannot be overstated how friendly everyone was during this preview weekend.  Managers were on the floor greeting customers and keeping an eye on service and helping out as needed. They had people there from other FW locations with experience to help direct floor activity.  Our server was still in a process learning curve (she forgot to put in the order for our side until someone else stopped to check on us, and our mains had to be run to table by another server and mine was lukewarm as if waiting in the kitchen, and then we got a second side when we had ordered only one) but that's what "friends and family invited guest" days are for, to work those new-kids kinks out.  PARKING:  The lot for this former Denny's building is spacious.  It includes 4 spaces of accessible parking and they are ADA compliant.  LOO:  His and Hers and not uni-loo.  Hooray.   BUT in the ladies there are only 2 stalls and one is teeny tiny so, just sayin', with all these diners drinking coffee and specialty juice beverages this is a conundrum. MORE TO COME: Bound to be very popular as people discover it so it is good news to learn they are opening a second location in Boise off of Ten Mile in a couple of months.

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    Dj M.

    We had heard about this restaurant from friends of ours from Oregon. We went there last Saturday and we loved the food. I had the two eggs with potatoes and sausage links. They were delicious. Everything was cooked just the way I asked it to be. Our waitress was absolutely outstanding. My wife had the skillet, with eggs and vegetables and it was cooked to perfection. The taste of the skillet was one of the best I had ever eaten. If you get a chance, this restaurant is definitely worth stopping at. Thank you for a delicious breakfast.

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    Coffee was weak and unflavorful. Omelet was meh! Potatoes way too much seasoning. Denny's is better .

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    Pretty sure I got food poisoning from this location following my experience yesterday. I will not be returning here.

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    Salad lettuce was old and gross. They must have inexperienced people who prepare dishes and management just doesn't care. Server agreed

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    Can't get an order right if it hit them on the head. And they are slow as molasses, no care for the customers.

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    2.8 km
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    Had the opportunity to eat at the Griddle - Meridian's new location on Silverstone Way that opened…read moreon May 27th. The place was hopping !!! The food & service was wonderful ! Much success to your new location !!

    We tried The Griddle for the first time as our go-to location across the street had a 45+ minute…read morewait. Wait here on a Saturday at 9:30 was 15 minutes. I'm not really in favor of having to give your cell phone number to feed into their app so you know when your table is ready, but there you have it. The inside is pretty cool if you are into that "converted warehouse" feel of exposed beam crossed with a country kitchen feel. Tables aren't crammed together, definitely a sense of space. There are booth options as well. And as I prefer, no TVs. There were 2 groups of 14 that were served during our visit, so they can definitely accommodate larger parties. Our server rarely checked in, took 10 minutes to refill coffee after we requested a top off (she forgot), and never ended up refilling out water. The coffee we did get was good though. As always, I'm a hollandaise connoisseur as the foundation for perfect Benedict - my go to breakfast item. So I asked for a sample before I ordered, and I'm glad I did. The Griddle's hollandaise was curious. It was clearly about 25-50% powdered mix (which tastes like nasty beef gravy) with the balance being added clarified butter and a very strong dose of lemon. It was marginal, but good enough. So, I went with the crab cake Benedict. The crab cakes were a bit "fishy," so the strong lemon flavor was a plus. After flagging down our server, I requested a new poached egg as one of them arrived hard boiled. (I want runny yolks as hard boiled are too chalky for my taste.) The replacement egg was delivered very quickly. My guest had the banana Texas french toast special with added bacon and scrambled eggs. Bacon was nice and thick, nicely cooked. Scrambled eggs are pretty much just that. The french toast did have great body to it, but I'm not a huge banana fan. Still enjoyed it though. I would consider this an option for a revisit.

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    The Griddle - Lemon curd stuffed French toast

    Lemon curd stuffed French toast

    The Griddle - Inside

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    Inside

    Eight Thirty Common - Carnitas Hash Benedict at Brunch

    Eight Thirty Common

    4.0(515 reviews)
    2.9 km
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    Its been a few years since we have been to this establishment. But my husband and I popped in for…read morean early lunch on a Wed afternoon. The place just opened and we had a lovely patio booth. We had a fantastic meal here! I ordered the flat iron steak salad, and my partner got the Cuz I'm a Cowboy Baby 1/2 # kobe burger. Both the steak and the burger meat were cooked to absolute perfection (a true medium rare). The lettuce and veggies in the salad were incredibly fresh and crisp, and it was tossed in a delicious, Greek-style dressing that complimented the dish perfectly. My husbands burger was topped with a cheesy fried tatertot and his onion rings were perfectly finished; the batter didnt slip off when taking a bite. I think the price was very fair for this filling luch. ​Our server, Sara, was wonderful--attentive, friendly, and great at her job. Highly recommend!

    I'm not sure what everyone sees in this restaurant. We ordered drinks, and my partners was only…read moreabout half full compared to mine. Then they didn't have any more of the syrup to make more. We ordered chips and guacamole, but the guacamole looked like there was just random stuff thrown into it, and sadly it was flavorless. The main dishes were okay. I ordered a sandwich and the meat was really full, but again, flavorless. I was so disappointed after really looking forward to a meal here. The wait staff tucked us in a corner and it felt like they forgot about us for the most part. We were asked how things were when we ordered or food was delivered to the table. The next time we saw them was for the bill. Sadly we won't be back.

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    Eight Thirty Common - Front area

    Front area

    Eight Thirty Common - Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

    Eight Thirty Common - Grown-Up Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque

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    Grown-Up Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque

    Freedom Bagel Bakery - Perfection

    Freedom Bagel Bakery

    3.8(132 reviews)
    1.4 km
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    Eggs were blacker than normal for a boiled egg and smelled rancid, showed staff they said there was…read morenothing wrong with it :( store overall looked nice but i feel like i got gaslit as they said "umm.. have u ever boiled an egg before?" As the only response. They couldve said hey so this happens when u boil and egg, and i couldve said okay but smells like bad eggs and the entire underside of the yolk is black too, but instead i was just left feeling stupid :( left and didnt eat it If it is normal, thats fine but they just got defensive and made me feel stupid for being nervous. Its 2 teenage girls so idk if they know how to cook lol Sure this place is fine otherwise but this was my first experience here :((

    I ordered the New Yorker bagel on an Everything Bagel with cream cheese, tomato, red onion, capers,…read moresalmon, and fresh dill, and wow, it was amazing! Everything tasted so fresh, and the flavor combo was absolutely perfect. One of the best bagel sandwiches I've had in a long time. The ambiance is casual. The only downside was the drink situation. I paid for a fountain soda online, but when I arrived, they said it hadn't gone through, so I had to pay again. My husband's mocha also came out cold, which was disappointing. Despite those hiccups, the bagel itself totally delivered. I'd definitely go back, just maybe double-check the drink orders next time!

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    Freedom Bagel Bakery
    Freedom Bagel Bakery - The Yellowstone on a limited edition focaccia bagle.

    The Yellowstone on a limited edition focaccia bagle.

    Freedom Bagel Bakery - One of their jalapeno bagle dogs.

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    One of their jalapeno bagle dogs.

    First Watch - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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