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    3.9 (550 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast tacos and Club sandwich with Cheddar Broccoli soup
    Samantha G.

    Food was delicious, service was great! No complaints this time The restaurant is always super clean and organized. Samantha is an excellent manager and can be seen doing many different job duties throughout your visit. Most of the employees are super friendly and gracious for you coming in. The dining room is very spacious, with many different seating options (bench and chair), as well as outdoor with umbrellas. Must try the Mint Mocha iced coffee and the Million Dollar Bacon

    Jon H.

    One of my favorite French toasts options of all time right here! The tart yet sweet lemon curd mixed with blackberry and cookie crumble on top is fantastic. There's other goodness mixed in there as well of course. If you want a great French toast dish, this will never disappoint! Great location, amazing service and lots of seating inside or out. Today I sat outside because we all know what the AZ weather will lot like in a few weeks....capitalize on your opportunities while you got 'em!

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    Katie A.

    The service here was top notch! Our waiter was so attentive and so friendly! I noticed too that every time someone came or left the staff would open the front door to let people in. I thought that was really touching! Our food was great! It came out quickly and was very tasty! We split the gingerbread donut holes - don't skip out! They were delicious! The restaurant was clean and the space looked well taken care of - we will be back!

    Day V.

    I absolutely loved this spot, everything was flavorful and super FRESH! It was warm enough for it to hit the spot! Absolutely loved the service & coffee! You sit down to small bowls full of flavor creamers and there's mugs for each person in your party. The server brings you a pitcher of coffee upon being greeted. It's perfectly hot and delicious! I had the Belgian waffle Tri-fecta and a side of potatoes. 5/5! The potatoes were so good and definitely a must try! The turkey burger was so juicy and flavorful too. Kinda wish the server had asked if we wanted something else instead of the greens. I wish the tables weren't as small. We were a party of 5 and it wasn't enough room.

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    Diele K.

    This is not my usual location when I've gone to First Watch, and boy was I impressed with this gorgeous layout! The one on Signal Butte is nice, but I really like this location of Val Vista. The thing all of their locations I have been to have in common is spectacular fresh food and amazing juices! This is one of my favorite brunch places when needing a place more in town as I do my best to support local businesses. Pro tip: you can check yourself online so you wait less time in the actual restaurant. I will do that when I know they are at a 30+ minute wait time on Saturdays or Sundays. Lastly, this is my favorite kind of breakfast/brunch spot - they leave you will a carafe of coffee! You can drink as much as you like without worrying about your cup running empty! Service is always great with other beverages too, so you aren't trying to flag someone down for a refill. Great food, service, and fine juices/cocktails to enjoy by yourself or with company!

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    Joanna R.

    The food was not there best. We've had this at the McKellips location and it was delicious. This time the quesadillas was not great in flavor at all,with very little meat. The million dollar potato's were very sweet with some sort of gooey cheese that was not very good. The only thing I enjoyed was my morning meditation drink. Service wasn't all that good also. He brought out sticky drinking glasses and the water has some sort of debris in it. Won't be coming back to this location anytime soon.

    Tara A.

    One of our favorite brunch spots! I typically get the ham and gruyere omelet and hubby gets the biscuits and gravy. The stars of the show are definitely the multi grain toast and jam and the pomegranate cocktail though!! Always great service and easy check-in online.

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    Jasmine I.

    We quite enjoyed this freshly made-to-order breakfast spot. First Watch has a few locations. This location is in Mesa. Upon entering, the restaurant was bustling. They had an efficient host who got folks seated in a swift and organized way. Our waitress was welcoming and efficient. First Watch had advertising for their "Tangerine Dream." A freshly squeezed drink with coconut milk but of course I ordered the "million dollar bloody." But honestly even that tasted "freshly made-to-order." Our meals were aesthetically pleasing and belly pleasing. I got their fancy avocado sand-which with butter grits, while hubs enjoyed a waffle, sausage and egg combo. Highly recommend First Watch.

    Seasonal gingerbread spiced donuts and the table setup
    Sarah T.

    Small problems during my visit- 1. My parents are older and they need booths. The host tried to seat us in a table which was fine, but gave an excuse as to why we couldn't have an open booth. I understood because I have experience in this industry, however, other guests wouldn't understand that. 2. Some creamer spilled on my dad's plate because my mom and dad didn't have a hold on the plate. Precious time wasted cleaning that up. 3. My partner specified details of his dish, yet, it was not fulfilled. This shows me the cooks in the back either made a small mistake or blatantly did not pay attention to detail. Despite all these, the experience was a nice one. I appreciated our server, for she was helpful, knowledgeable, and personable. The store was clean, organized, and was decorated nice. The seasonal menu was divine. Thank you again so much for having us First Watch! You're all doing great!

    Gina A.

    My first time here. My friend and I came for breakfast on a Friday around 10:30. We were greeted promptly and sat down. Our server Jasmen was amazing! Super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about the entire menu. Gave us a few recommendations and we loved them. I ordered the Farmhouse Hash and my friend ordered the Lone Star Brisket Hash. The presentation and the flavor of both dishes were incredible. Overall great experience. 5 star for the food, service, and ambience.

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    Over cooked eggs under cooked potatoes and no sauce very disappointing. Last time going and we used to be fans

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    2 months ago

    Best First Watch I've ever been to. The staff were so friendly and service was perfect. Very clean and spacious.

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    Food was amazing and Alexa our server is top notch. I will recommend her again next time.

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    Alexa was amazing. She brought joy to my children and made them feel safe. She is an amazing server and will be coming back.

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    They always amaze me with their pallet pleasing unique combinations of simple flavors transformed into bouquets of wonderful aromas

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    Great food and friendly staff. Saturday's are busy so plan to wait at least 20 minutes to be seated.

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    the restaurant is always clean, the servers are attentive and dont leave you waiting for service. the food is good and always very good

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    I don't usually post reviews, but I really wanted to give a shoutout to the amazing staff at Lucky…read moreLou's (Dana Park location). We came in with our family and three kids and sat on the patio since we were a larger group. After eating, our kids were sitting in chairs near our table, chatting and moving around a bit. They weren't being loud or disruptive, but a nearby a couple clearly seemed upset. The woman was shaking her head and saying to the waitress "this isn't okay to be doing while people are eating", pointing toward our kids. Once I realized this, I immediately called my kids back over and had them sit with us, and I even let her know that if something was bothering her, she could've told us and I would have addressed it right away. The couple chose to ignore us and left shortly after. The manager then came out and reassured us that Lucky Lou's is a family-friendly restaurant and that our kids were absolutely fine. That meant a lot to us and really showed how supportive and understanding the staff is. I also hope one day that couple realizes how hard it is to keep a 4-, 6-, and 8-year-old sitting at a table for more than 30 minutes without shoving an iPad in front of them. On top of that, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I honestly had the best burger and tater tots of my life. We'll definitely be back--thank you for creating such a kid-friendly and enjoyable place for families!

    I think this is the first review where I was like "man I didn't get any photos of the food"…read moreAmerican Kitchen indeed! The burgers are freaking INCREDIBLE! American diner but leveled up and modern. The beer battered fries are delish and the ranchhhhh so fresh!!! We got the bean dip as an appetizer and it was great-we topped with ground beef. Service was GREAT. I wish I got our servers name he was really great! The best part about the menu is there's a great selection of cuisine

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    This is the second time dinning at The Vig at Dana Park and tonight we sat out on the large patio…read more The patio has plenty of seats and has both misters and heating lamps making it possible to use year round We kicked things off with the pretzel served with queso and house mustard--perfect for sharing. The queso was rich without being too heavy, and the mustard added a nice contrast. For my meal, I had the Caesar salad topped with a bistro steak cooked a perfect medium rare. The romaine was crisp, the garlic-anchovy dressing bold, and the garlic croutons and parmesan tied everything together. The steak was tender, flavorful, and elevated the salad. At the table, we also ordered the cheesesteak with Angus beef, roasted peppers and onions, Havarti cheese, and garlic aioli served on a baguette, with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was hearty and satisfying, and the fries were really good The wagyu burger was another standout--topped bacon, Gruyère and smoky blue cheese, caramelized onions, tomato jam, and garlic aioli on a pub bun. The beef and bacon were fabulous and the fries cooked to perfection Jake, our server, was terrific--attentive, friendly, and helped make the whole experience even better. We finished with the butterscotch bread pudding topped with vanilla gelato and caramel sauce, which was the perfect ending--warm, comforting, and just the right amount of sweetness Overall, a great patio dining experience with flavorful dishes, excellent service, and plenty of variety.

    I'm so glad this place has moved into my neighborhood!! We went tonight to celebrate my birthday…read moreand had the most wonderful experience. Most impressive was the bartending staff. Mason was on point with all aspects of service, he was attentive, welcoming, and really made us feel at home. I was also impressed with the new bartender whose name I didn't catch but it was her first night and I would have never known unless she told me. She was friendly personable and slinging drinks like she'd been there for a while. Great job to both of them! As for the food, it was phenomenal as expected but a special call out needs to be made for the butterscotch bread pudding. It was complementary for my birthday and I probably would have never tried it before but it turned out to be the best bread pudding I've had in ages. So tender and sweet delicious!! 5 stars. Highly recommend!

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    Love Buck and Rider always order the ceviche but today the order I had at the bar and the order I…read moregot to go did not have as much shrimp as it usually does, if it was changed up due to cost please give the customers the option to pay for and add more shrimp...I will be requesting additional shrimp be added to my order the next time I come in.

    I had my birthday dinner at Buck & Rider in Gilbert, and it was wonderful from start to finish…read more From the moment we arrived, the host greeted me with a warm "happy birthday," and there was a birthday card from the Buck & Rider team waiting at the table. At the end of the evening, they also brought out their delicious macarons as a birthday gift. Such thoughtful touches. Our server was polished, warm, knowledgeable, and completely on top of everything. I started with a sampling of oysters, and each one was superb. My friend, who is not a seafood person, ordered the NY strip, and it was excellent: well seasoned and cooked perfectly. I had the soft-shell crab roll as a smaller main course. It arrived noticeably after my friend's steak, but the restaurant handled it beautifully. They comped it without us asking, and the manager came over to chat with us. He was delightful and circled back again at the end of the evening. Between the beautiful patio, excellent food, and genuinely friendly staff, Buck & Rider made my birthday dinner feel special. We had a fantastic evening.

    The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar - Savor our flavorful steak tips paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a vibrant vegetable medley

    The Public Grill Beer And Wine Bar

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    THE BEST ONION RINGS! I am seriously addicted to these things. Talking with the owner he let me…read moreknow they cut a whole onion, bread and fry to order. The onion is still crunchy and they are never greasy. This time I shared the Steak & Cheese sandwich as well. Wow! That is huge and delicious! No way I could eat a full one on my own. The meat was so tender with American cheese, onions, mushrooms and green peppers. My only adjustment would be lighter on the peppers and a little more mushrooms. The place is clean and friendly. Don't let the Mesa strip mall keep you away. After eating, check out the produce market across the street for some great deals!

    Visited The Public Grill Bar today...Oh my goodness! Can hardly wait to go back!…read more We shared the empanadas, chicken tenders and the onion rings! Empanadas were very tasty, especially with the Caribbean flavor. Crust was flaky, filling was perfect amount and not dry like so many are. Then let's add the homemade sauce...oh ya, so good! The chicken tenders were so moist. The breading is the same as the onion rings, very light and airy with the perfect amount of salt. Onion rings are the best I have ever eaten. Homemade, full rings, with just a little crunch, your choice of dipping sauce. Another couple stated they eat at The Public Grill 2 times a week trying different items each time. They said "the homemade food is delicious every time." Service is outstanding. 1 server at lunch time, 2 at dinner. 3 people in the back. Amazing part, the owner also helps with serving if needed. The restaurant is very clean. Not many tables, may have a little wait. However, it's worth it!

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