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    3.9 (419 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    The Yelp for the Dobson location states dogs allowed (likely on patio).

    DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED, EVEN ON PATIO. Absolutely disappointed by this location. Their Yelp shows that dogs are allowed, and past reviews on Google reviews even discuss customers bringing their dogs to this location. We were turned away before even making it to the door by a hostess with the manager right behind her for backup. We were told only service dogs are allowed, even on the patio. Please update your Yelp information to state this as it is very misleading and very inconvenient to drive all the way out here to be turned away on miscommunication.

    Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash
    Candii B.

    This is hands down my favorite First Watch location in Mesa! I always look forward to trying the seasonal menu items here because there's always something new that's both eye-catching and mouthwatering. The restaurant itself is always clean and lively, and I didn't have to wait at all to be seated during my visit. Our server, Stephany, was super friendly and attentive. My boyfriend and I both went for the seasonal options: * Maple Bacon Croissant Sandwich (Million Dollar Bacon, sausage patty, cage-free eggs, pickled jalapeños, aged Cheddar, and bacon apricot jam on a buttery croissant round with seasoned potatoes). * Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash (chipotle-glazed chicken, bacon, peppers, onions, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, potato hash, eggs, Cotija, pickled red onions, avocado, lime crema, and scallions). Both dishes were absolutely delicious! The apricot jam on the croissant sandwich paired perfectly with the spicy jalapeño, and the chipotle hash had the ideal balance of savory and sweet. First Watch is always a great choice!

    Morning meditation
    Chris S.

    Always a go to spot. Lots of seats but sometimes a short wait, go on the website to get in line early. Great service and really well made food with fresh ingredients. Seasonal menus every quarter makes for a new experience. Love their fresh juices and many healthy options (not just substitute egg whites). My dad and I have a tradition going here after Pats Run.

    Omelette
    Yu W.

    My first time in Mesa location! I've been to the Tempe ASU first watch for many times. Both locations have good food and nice vibe. Sometimes Tempe location was slow with the food serving tho but I still like to go. It's been a long time since I have been to first watch. When I opened their menu, I was surprised by their price--after the egg price went up and all the other places raised their prices, first watch still kept their very reasonably priced menu. I believe it was around 12-13 for this huge plate of omelette. And the food is as good as before. The omelette is fluffy and filled with bacon and avocado. The bread is buttered in the kitchen. I tried my very best but I still couldn't finish the whole plate. I will always recommend a casual brunch with friends at first watch! And now, I would even recommend the mesa location a little bit more. You can even go to the Costco nearby after finishing brunch

    Skillet
    Gabby M.

    Delicious!! Another fav brunch spot! Everything is always fresh &' good!! Everyone is always friendly definitely recommend

    Taylor W.

    Stopped in for a quick Easter breakfast. We were greeted & seated promptly. Our server was friendly and efficient. I went for the healthy turkey omelette, and my husband ordered the trifecta. Everything came out cooked to perfection. A go-to spot if you're looking for a consistent, quick but delicious brunch.

    Skillet - Parma
    Jori S.

    This is a fun breakfast spot that I definitely recommend! The service was attentive and kind, which made us feel really welcomed. It wasn't too busy, even for a Thursday morning, so we never felt rushed. I ordered the Parma skillet and it was really good--flavorful, hearty, and perfectly crispy and soft. While I didn't try any drinks or juices this time, they looked super fun and creative. I definitely recommend!

    Liszette G.

    The service was fast, we were seated right away for a party of 2, and the waffle had the perfect crunch. The meal was a little basic, but the bacon and good drink made up for it.

    Birthday Breakfast with mom
    Michael F.

    I took my mom out for a birthday brunch after her doctor's appointment, and we decided to try First Watch. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, service was good and it was perfect for our special occasion. My mom sampled the breakfast special from their holiday menu; the Steak & Eggs, which she said were cooked to perfection, while I opted for the Chicken & Gruyere Omelette, It was originally Ham, but I don't eat pork! Potatoes were okay, but the toasts didn't come with butter. A little bummed about that, but oh well. We also had the coffee with hazelnut - a delightful touch! Overall, it was a lovely experience, not perfect, but I still recommend it for a casual yet delicious brunch.

    Stephen K.

    Wife and I came by for breakfast about 10am today. Wife had an omelet with potatoes and I had skillet hash. Everything was OK except for the potatoes. If you're going to clea the grill of 6am potatoes, please don't serve them to customers. PS. Melissa is the bomb.

    Double Bacon Parmesan Hash
    Brooklyn ..

    I have always loved First Watch but I had to leave a raving review about my experience this morning! My boyfriend and I stopped in and were quickly sat in a nice booth with a beautiful view! Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We ordered the Double Bacon Parmesan Hash which is an exclusive holiday menu items and the Biscuits and Gravy. I got an Orange Juice which is by far the best OJ I've had at a restaurant! Sweet with just the right amount of tart. The Hash was super flavorful, with such good texture from the onion, spinach, and crispy bacon! The parmesan was cheesy enough for a slight cheese pull and the cream sauce and lemon drizzle brightened the whole dish. BEST BREAKFAST EVER! The biscuits were soft and fluffy, smothered in the warmest gravy with just the right amount of sausage for flavor. The breakfast potatoes were a little firm for my liking and the eggs slightly runnier than I ordered them but I hardly noticed because of how delicious everything else was. Love this holiday menu, this location, and our waiter!

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    This place is worth the wait! Eggs are delicious and I love the toast. Staff is nice.

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    Delicious food with a great gluten free French toast option . Caring service and nice clean atmosphere.

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    Delicious fresh healthy food. Yummy drinks. Friendly and fast service. Clean . Has become one of my go to places.

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    Saigon Coffee & Tea - "Ube" coffee that's not actually ube.

    Saigon Coffee & Tea

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    Delighted to see the new floral arrangements for Easter and Spring season and had to look up which…read morekinds of lilies we had here - Roselily Sara's are known for their light scents and no pollen - excellent choice to add to their bright table arrangements Lovely collection of seating for their little library to enjoy as well‍ As always, I had to make sounds with my $7 bahn mi - oozing in creamy pate tysm for this daily bread mm mm mm!!! First time having the Oreo matcha - thought I'd give it a shot and I love that it comes with like almost two full Oreos on top to munch with and that this place ACTUALLY HAS COCONUT MILK AS AN OPTION it goes from creamy sweet to the just right bitterness of matcha then you get your Oreo treat with a crunch. I have never been disappointed when I get my snacks here with a drink My first sip of this delicious coffee was also ofc immediately-Yep that's a Vietnamese coffee. Even though I thought it was supposed to be the drip kind with condensed milk so I'm fully invested to go for the whole menu now

    Such a great spot to hang out or study! The ambience was very welcoming with plenty of seating…read moreoptions. Had a very comfortable and lively vibe without feeling too crowded. The cashier was very kind when we ordered! I ordered the Oreo matcha and my friend ordered the mango matcha - both ranging from $7-8.5 but absolutely delicious. You can also choose which kind of matcha you want at the register when ordering (e.g., ceremonial, more umami taste etc.) They had a large variety of matcha options as well as coffee and tea drinks for those who aren't into matcha. Overall, this place had everything I was looking for in a cafe. Would definitely come back again to study and enjoy a refreshing drink!

    Caffenio - Pumpkin shaped concha

    Caffenio

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    We will we will Rockaccino you!…read more If Caffeino were around during the height of Queen's popularity, they might be inspired to sing that ode to this Mexico based coffee chain. There are two drive thru kiosks here and ordering is all through a screen. There are so many different drinks and foods on the menu that if you are a newbie to this place it might be a bit overwhelming. On my most recent visit I had a caramel rockaccino with cinnamon and oat milk. It didn't take too long for it to be made and it had a well balanced sweetness and creaminess. I'd definitely get it again. I appreciate that you can bring in your own cup for them to use for your drink and it appears that you might get a little discount for using your cup too! I'll have to remember to bring in mine next time I want a coffee from here.

    The coffee itself is actually pretty good. It tastes like quality coffee and you can tell they are…read moreusing decent beans. That is about where the positives end. The way they handle pricing and ordering makes no sense. You cannot see the price of anything upfront. When you go to order, you are shown multiple sizes for drinks but no prices at all. You have to add items to your cart just to figure out what anything costs, then remove them and try again. I stood there for way longer than I should have just pressing buttons trying to figure out pricing. On top of that, they have a sign out front advertising one dollar coffee, but when you actually go through the menu, there is no one dollar coffee anywhere. It feels misleading and honestly frustrating. You end up wasting time trying to find a deal that does not seem to exist. Good coffee, but the overall experience and decisions around ordering and pricing completely ruin it.

    Peixoto Coffee Roasters - Earth day latte

    Peixoto Coffee Roasters

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    Perfect Perfect Perfect…read more The vibe of the place is amazing, very spacious, and lots of seating. The specialty menu is so unique and very easy to understand. They have for here cups which is something I've noticed not a lot of coffee shops around the area carry anymore so that was awesome. The Moroccan latte was a HIT. Everyone was obsessed with this one, we also added pistachio cold foam on top. For the Moroccan we asked for it to be half sweet and it was still pretty sweet so be aware that this one is for the sweet tooth. The pistachio latte was delicious as well. The lemon poppy seed matcha was really good as a matcha, meaning the matcha was delcious and easy to ddrink. Not a lot of lemon flavor in it tho but the quality was good so no complaints. Their pastry selection is lacking however, this might be because we came a little later in the day but there was not a lot of options. The lemon scone was delicous but the raspberry key lime cupcake was far too sweet. However, this was an awesome shop and I would highly recommend it.

    Peixoto Coffee Roasters is a good coffee shop located in Downtown Chandler. Parking close by the…read moreshop is extremely limited. There are free parking garages, you will just need to walk a little bit. The day I went, Peixotos was extremely busy and loud. That being said the service was quick and friendly. I was in and out of the shop within 10minutes. I ordered their Iced Lavendar Thyme Latte with oatmilk ($9) from their Spring Menu. It was delicious and extremely unique. I did not expect those flavors to balance extremely well (but was curious) and I was blown away after the first sip. The coffee is rich and the drink taste of high quality. I would recommend checking out Peixoto...maybe not on a Sunday morning though!

    Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery - Mesquite maple latte

    Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery

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    This place is so good!…read more The coffee here is the reason why I can't drink just any coffee. It's so flavorful and just bursting with fruit and spices. This time I had the Ethiopian, Mira Coffee, from Morkata Gata. I honestly could taste the mango and coconut as if I was drinking mango and coconut. Just simply incredible My husband tried the seasonal latte Pecan Black Sesame which had the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and roasted goodness. My daughter tried the strawberry fields hot tea. Fruity, soothing, and delicious. This place has a wide variety of coffees and teas to choose from and delicious pastries. A must visit for anyone who lives in the valley

    Modern coffee shop with plenty of seating and space. I went first thing in the morning on my way to…read morework and there were only two other customers n the shop with me, and there were two baristas. Even though there wasn't a lot of people, the service was surprisingly slow. The staff were extremely friendly though. I ordered a Robin with Oatmilk and a fruit danish. The fruit danish was delicious and flaky, but it was way overpriced which I didn't find out until the barista was entering it into the cash register. Transparency for the cost of food items was lacking, there was no prices listed for the bakery items. The Robin with oatmilk was okay, the coffee taste itself was pretty good, but I couldn't taste any of the infused lavendar flavor at all in the drink. It tasted like it was a plain latte, not what they advertised. I don't recommend ordering this drink. Overall I personally wasn't impressed with Sagebrush, and I probably won't be coming back.

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    This place was so cute I wish there was one closer for me to go to regularly. Came across this spot…read morewhen I was on a work trip in Arizona. I love how they had the mini library section and seats for reading and they had local vendor artwork and crafts in the shop for you to purchase. The food was all freshly made I got the avocado toast on a croissant and it was delicious. I also got the blood berry tea which was super refreshing for a warm day. The French toast latte was also really good if you like sweet drinks.

    This place was saved on my bookmarks for quite a long time now and I figured I'd explore over to…read morethis part of the neighborhood to try a new coffee shop. I was instantly impressed by the reviews I saw on yelp so I figured this would be a no-brainer ! Came in early on a Sunday afternoon for a coffee and a light snack , opted out of getting a snack since the sandwiches were $13 bucks and I wasn't feeling that hungry. My husband and I ordered the same thing we always get a coffee shop, " two iced coffees with cream and a splash of sugar free syrup" .. I went with sugar-free hazelnut and cookie butter, and my husband went with sugar-free vanilla and sugar free caramel. Let me start off by saying they were delicious and creamy, but I was taken back when I saw the receipt- 17 bucks for 2 iced coffees was bit ridiculous, I mean they were nothing fancy. I even snapped a photo of the menu to make sure I wasn't going crazy, but the price on the wall was different then what we were charged for. Nonetheless, they tasted good. The vibes were great inside, lots of space and little special touches inside.. would be great for a meet up or working from your laptop for a few hours, but there are too many great family owned coffee shops in the area that don't charge that much when you just wanna grab a coffee. Like I said the coffee was great, but I just didn't see the value.

    SoZo Coffeehouse - Refreshing Sparkling Lemonade in many flavors.

    SoZo Coffeehouse

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    I went for a weekday, post-dinner coffee meetup with friends, and the place definitely has a cozy…read morevibe a great hangout spot. They're open until 10 PM, which is a big plus. The crowd was a mix of students, groups of friends, and a few serious laptop-working folks. It seems like they have live bands over the weekends, which sounds fun. The whole setup gave strong Friends series vibes comfy couches, tables, and that relaxed café energy. They offer a good variety of coffee and tea options. I tried their special vanilla matcha, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it at all. It was overly sweet, and the matcha flavor was barely noticeable. I've definitely had much better matchas elsewhere. Maybe this place is better known for their coffee. Overall, it's a nice hangout spot, but I don't see myself going back.

    Sozo Coffeehouse is an amazing coffee shop. I went mid-day on a Saturday and it was a calm and…read morerelaxing atmosphere. There were a lot of groups of people talking, a bookclub, and a lot of people just drinking coffee and reading and it was still not overly loud. The shop also has band equipment and host different musicians throughout the week, I will definitely be coming back for that. The service was wonderful, friendly and quick. I ordered a large hot pistachio latte with oatmilk. The coffee was extremely well balanced and the pistachio flavor was noticeable and delicious. This was one of the best lattes that I have gotten in the valley and I highly recommend trying it.

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