My friend and I stopped here while on vacation in Miami. He had never been to First Watch before, so I felt it was my responsibility to introduce him properly. When we arrived, the place was packed. We added our names to the waitlist and ended up waiting a little over 30 minutes. Thankfully, the process was easy and they texted us when our table was ready. There was also plenty of parking available in the large shopping center lot. Once seated, we were taken to a table in the back near the windows, which was a nice touch. The restaurant felt very spacious. I never felt crowded or like I was sitting on top of other guests. The dining room was bright, clean, and had the welcoming atmosphere that First Watch is known for. The service was excellent from start to finish. Unfortunately, I did not catch anyone's name, but every employee we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and professional. For breakfast, I ordered The Traditional with scrambled eggs and cheese, smoked ham, whole grain artisan toast, and I substituted the seasoned potatoes for cheesy grits. I also ordered an orange juice. Everything was good. The eggs were cooked well, the grits were creamy, and the orange juice was fresh and refreshing. My only small complaint is that I could have used another piece of smoked ham or a slightly larger portion. My friend ordered the Tri Fecta with an extra egg and bacon, along with the Morning Meditation juice, which combines orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar, and beet. He enjoyed everything and had no complaints. Overall, that pretty much sums up the meal. Nothing was bad and everything was prepared well. At the same time, neither of us walked away completely blown away. It was simply a solid breakfast experience with good food, excellent service, and reasonable prices. I would absolutely come back to this location and to First Watch in general. It is a dependable brunch spot that consistently delivers a good experience. read more

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My experience was disappointing due to the way I was treated by Rolando. His attitude came across as dismissive and unhelpful, making it difficult to get clear answers. The lack of professionalism left a negative impression. Was so hesitant to help with anything wanting me to order a traditional and not want to just up charge for the meal I am getting. I come here almost every day & if not every time my order is wrong or missing something. Ridiculous. I would like to recognize Phil, however, for always providing outstanding service. He is courteous, attentive, and handles situations professionally. Employees like Phil make a positive difference in the customer experience. Even has offered compensation for their mistakes. Mistakes happen and no one is perfect, but at least he takes the time to correct Correct them and make his customers leave with a great experience read more

Atmosphere is good, but the dish I ordered was recommended by sever,They messed up the dish twice they brought my wife food 1st same time they told me my dish had to be done again, waited and they bring me what's on the picture dirty plate no love in it, is taste so much citrus it was not edible. I told server and still made me pay it. Wont be going back. read more

First Watch - Beef chilaquiles bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

The place was certainly busy but the staff is efficient and the food order was taken quickly and the food came out fast and piping hot. I like my eggs over medium and not many places get it right but they were perfect . The coffee was plentiful and good. The server Rebecca was attentive, friendly and efficient. We shared our allergies and she got the answer for us right away. Got the biscuits and gravy and hubby got the chile chorizo omelette. His was 10/10 but mine was not. I should've gotten the potatoes but I love cheese grits and couldn't resist ordering them. They were closer to spackle than to grits. I turned the bowl over to show our server and they stayed in place. She was helpful and offered to bring something else. I'll come back but will stay away from the grits. read more

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I would have rated this location 4 stars, however, we were seated for 20mins and had to ask for service for the coffee. We were told that our server was tied up with a party of 11 and that was why the delay. Other patrons came in after us and were attended to - this was a poor excuse. We then asked another server if she could attend to us regarding our breakfast order and she was very amiable and did so. If a server is tied up with a large party - it's upon the manager of the establishment to make sure the patrons are being attended to in an appropriate time. Coffee was warm not hot. Food was ok (it's usually very good). Hopefully, this was only a one-day debacle. read more

Delicious, fresh, and great customer service! We went to this first watch for the first time with a couple of friends and I'm truly glad we did. As soon as you walk through the door you are greeted with smiles and sat down right away, mind you we got there around 1ish in the afternoon. The food came quick and was super fresh and everything was delightfully tasty! Great prices for the amount of food received! Highly recommend to anyone! ^.^ read more

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The food here at First Watch was great, we loved what we had ordered. First Watch usually offers a pretty solid seasonal menu and that's what we ordered from, it's a shame they don't keep these tacos year round I absolutely loved it! Service was friendly and attentive. The overall ambiance of the place is your typical chill brunch spot! Gets pretty packed and closes early but overall solid breakfast spot. read more

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The food was delicious but I must say that after we were seated no one came to even offer us water for over 25 mins. At that point we decided to grab the attention of a staff member and let them know that no one had taken our order yet. The staff member was great and he personally took over our table. He truly made the rest of the experience much better. I'll be going back to this location again. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

First Watch was great We started with the Mint Mocha Iced Coffee, which honestly was a great way start it off . The Morning Meditation juice I had a small taste but my wife enjoyed it . Then came that Million Dollar Bacon--It's sweet, smoky it's kinda addicting with its flavor . But I was really excited about The Floridian French Toast , fruity, and just the right amount of indulgent. We enjoyed it with the syrup . Then we had our Sandwiches , the Roast Beef & Havarti with grits was comfort food done right, My wife had the BLTE sandwich she really enjoyed it but she liked mine a lot more lol surprising right ? Service was friendly, the vibe was relaxed, and everything came out fast and fresh. All in all, First Watch is the kind of place you want to bring relatives and just talk and enjoy the morning . read more

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Brand new large location just off the highway and directly across from the zoo. Service was a bit slow but food was excellent and the setup of the location was great. We will be back again and pleased they have fresh coffee and water outside while you wait. read more

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Love going to First Watch for breakfast! First time going to their newest location on 152nd across the Miami Zoo. Loved that there was no wait time when we went, this restaurant is bigger than their other locations so I knew the service would be faster. Love how the decor is set and the kindness of all the staff. It's a great central location! Food was great !! read more

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I came here with my family and it was outstanding. Everything was delicious. The service was great. And they were packed but nothing was missed! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

Such a nice breakfast spot. I went in the morning with my sister & mom and since we did not join the waitlist online we waited about twenty minutes to be seated, which was not too bad. Our waiter Miguel was amazing, really welcoming and super quick with everything. We ordered the million dollar bacon, French toast, the honey pecan salad, carne asada tacos, and the morning meditation juice. Everything tasted great, especially the bacon. The place is bright, clean, and overall a really nice spot! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

I'm a fan of brunch and breakfast and First Watch on 152nd Street did not disappoint! We were seated quickly on a Friday morning & our server was the sweetest! Everything we ordered was delicious and you really can't beat their prices. The ambiance is very country kitchen chic with a view into the kitchen where you can see the cooks working. There's also a lovely bar you could sit at! We will definitely be returning to try more yummy menu creations! read more

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Enjoyed the experience. Had the waffle, bacon and smoked ham. The smoked ham lacked flavor but I loved the waffle and bacon. Pretty chill place. If you go on Sunday be prepared for a long wait. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

I had a very disappointing experience with First Watch Service. The staff was extremely rude and unprofessional throughout the entire interaction. Whenever I asked questions, I was met with inconsistent answers, and nothing seemed to add up. Communication was poor, and I was left feeling confused rather than helped. Customer service should be respectful and transparent, but unfortunately that was not my experience. Based on how I was treated and the lack of clear information, I would not recommend this service to others. read more

Food was ok , came out cold , waiter was off the mark didn't bring our oj nor coffee :( . When he realized we were already done and it had been maybe the 3rd time we asked for it .was t the best experience for me read more

food is incredible as always 10/10 and Phillip is amazing. very professional, well-mannered, and knowledgeable. favorite location of First Watch. I never do reviews but really felt Phillip should get recognized for the incredible experience he gave my wife and I. thank you. read more

Dined at the new First Watch this past weekend. Brianna, our server, was fantastic, and the whole team was friendly and welcoming. I had the Trifecta, crispy bacon, eggs your way, a waffle, and freshly squeezed OJ. Everything was delicious. It can get busy, so join the waitlist ahead of time and check in when you arrive. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

Always tasty. I did pick up it was very efficient. Didn't take long and my food was at the door ready to be picked up.

This new first watch is in a great location. The place is cute and has the typical First Watch design. Our server was very nice. However, the food was mediocre. My pancakes were over cooked and my plate came out cold. Eggs were cold and just not appetizing. I never return a dish but they have to make sure food comes out hot. Also over cooked pancakes are hard and can taste burnt on the bottom. Lastly, they didn't have the Fall Menu which I was really looking forward to. Maybe next time it will be better. read more

This place is a scam! The employees there are taking peoples credit card information and charging it! They took my Amex info!!! When I called the manager he didn't care at all!! Don't go to this location BEWARE!!!!! I will be calling their headquarters and blasting them everywhere!!! read more

The new First Watch on 152nd just opened, and they are on point! Our waitress, Erica, was super friendly and gave great recommendations. The new carne asada breakfast tacos were fire! Definitely a great addition to the area. read more

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We attended the special VIP/Friends and Family Event today at their soft opening. If I could leave a 10-Star Rating I would! We were nicely greeted by several people, to include the Manager. We were seated quickly and we loved everything! Shout out to our wonderful Server, Isabella! Always had a smile on her face! I ordered Eggs Benedict with BLT and my husband ordered a Roast Beef sandwich--Delicious! We also ordered a healthy juice, a fresh orange juice and coffee! Ambiance was buzzing and happening. Wonderful, wonderful all the way around! The Manager was animated, witty and fun! He added to the fun atmosphere! We shall return soon! read more

Amazing food, love the seasonal dishes. Wait staff has always been very attentive. Highly recommend

We attended First Watch's friends and family event today. There were multiple hosts at the front to greet and promptly seat guests. Our baby was in his stroller and we were accommodated at a table in the back with more space, which was considerate! My husband ordered the Morning Meditation juice and it was so refreshing. I ordered a vanilla iced coffee and it was the right amount of sweetness. For entrees, he had the Bacado and I had the Farmhouse Hash. His omelette was loaded! My hash was so flavorful - I really enjoyed the cooked tomatoes in it. We live right down the street from this First Watch location and will definitely be regulars. We're already looking forward to coming back! read more

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Why you send me a Pesto Quinoa Bowl without pesto? . This is really disappointing I really love First Watch but this location is not giving. read more

First Watch - Let's play a game. Find the pesto in the PESTO QUINOA BOWL.... They send me quinoa with pieces of chicken. Is so disappointing. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Miami, Florida

The service was slow. Restaurant had lots of empty tables but took about 20 minutes to be seated. We ended up sitting at the bar. Food served 1/2 hour after it was ordered. Food was cold. Unable to pay at register because no one was there to assist. Need to hire more staff. read more

I just order my lunch to go. I order soup and half turkey sandwich. The sandwich is good but when I open my soup it was half way and cold.

We got there at noon for breakfast. Yeah we're on a vacation schedule . I had chimichurri steak and eggs which was awesome! The farmhouse was also top notch. We tried the Million Dollar Bacon and the Morning Meditation juice. Definitely worth getting on the side no matter what else you get. All around great service and food. Give them a try if you're in the area! read more

Food was pretty good, service was awesome, we got out food pretty fast. Nice and clean place

Horrible service, take for ever to sit people and their are empty tables everywhere. And they do not go by order of arrival. Cant say anything about the food because we got tired of waiting for a table and left read more

Food is good, but needs improvement in little things. This has been the 4th time since they opened.

plenty of parking upon arriving. As I approached, a young lady opened the door prior to arriving. Huh!! entered the location and the atmosphere was modern, lighted well and just very welcoming. seated very quickly and attended to simultaneously. Ordered the trifecta and you can choose your flavor of pancakes and protein so I went with the carrot pecan pancakes and smoked ham while coming with a side of eggs. the entire plate was delicious with taste buds exploding!! The coffee had a nutty taste and I asked my waiter Isa about it and she proceeded to explain to me that it was from Colombia which has 2 harvest per year exported by project sunrise. Are you kidding me?? She was so detailed!! blew my mind out of the sky. servers passed by consistently and my overall experience was and 11 out of 10 read more

First time in a First Watch restaurant. The staff was great, the restaurant was clean and well organized. The amount you pay is average for other restaurants. Now, the bad. If you are looking for a nuance type of restaurant for breakfast or brunch. A place that serves healthy meals and you are there to eat and converse, this is the place for you. However if you are looking for a place that the food isn't bland or has a wow factor, this isn't the place. My wife's order and mine were ok, we were expecting it to taste better than it did. A good amount of food is given, but why eat it if it doesn't make your taste buds tingle. read more

I absolutely love this place. The service is quick and the food is amazing. If you want to come here, I recommend the French toast.

Food was great as always! However, we had to ask for our server after we were seated for 20 minutes and no one attended us, like not even water. I had to go ask the host for someone to bring us water. When our server, Ashley, did come she wasn't very enthusiastic and took a long time for our drinks to come, and didn't even realize we've been waiting for so long in general. Important to the note, it's a Tuesday morning where there's not a lot going on. read more

Food and service were both great. Restaurant was clean and elegantly arranged. My server was attentive to our needs and very personable. I have gone to many of their restaurants in Florida and other states when I am looking for a great breakfast or lunch with consistent quality and service regardless of the location. This company has done a great job providing a quality menu and consistency of service. read more

Elizabeth was amazing!!! 10/10 do recommend first watch and if you go you HAVE to sit with her! She's very funny and knowledgeable about the menu. I will be back for my favorite server :) read more

Yesterday, January 31st, we took my granddaughter to the Deerwood location for brunch to celebrate her 15th birthday. We waited for 45 mins to be seated even though there was an empty table for 4 visible the entire time. Once seated the waitress came, poured less than a 1/2 cup of cold coffee into our cups, then proceeded to take our oder. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes with strawberries and turkey sausage links. The links were so hard and dry, I could not eat them. The pancakes were dry and the one on the bottom was almost burnt. My daughter stated that she is willing to try another location, I'm reluctant. The staff was not attentive. They might have been understaffed. Basically, I was not impressed at all. read more