First Watch was packed for brunch, but that's how I knew it was going to be good! This was my first visit, and the food did not disappoint. I ordered the Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast, and it was amazing. The strawberries were fresh, and our waitress helpfully warned me that the dish could be very sweet, so I requested the toppings on the side. The cookie crumble, whipped cream, and dulce de leche complemented the French toast perfectly and allowed me to control the sweetness. I also ordered a side of cheesy grits. They were well-seasoned, and I loved the layer of cheese broiled on top. My friend ordered the Traditional with chicken-apple sausage and enjoyed his meal, although the sausage was a little dry. The only downside was that our water glasses and pitcher appeared dirty. We requested replacements, but the new glasses looked the same. Aside from that issue, the food was delicious and we had a nice experience overall. read more

First Watch - The Traditional - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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Very good Customer Service Breakfast Food delicious. Packed with customers including outdoors. Thank you Kay server read more

This location consistently misses the mark. We had to wave down our waitress just to get the check. After a meal with zero follow up, zero service, and no crowd to blame it on. My dining companion ordered avocado toast and got stale bread. Especially frustrating given how fresh and balanced the same dish is at the First Watch near her house. (She ate it, complained mid-bite, and again hours later. It lingered.) It's baffling how this one gets it so wrong. Flat service. Stale bread. No excuse. 11/10/25 update for Business Comms: Thanks. We'll consider giving it another shot. Hoping the experience speaks for itself. No need for special treatment. read more

We come to this location on a regular basis, and the food never disappoints. They have some great healthy options and food stats are on their website and menu. Today our waiter was Aidan and he was on it...acknowledged us, took our order in a timely manner, checked back on us after we'd tasted our dishes and dropped the check when we asked. Overall, a solid experience....would not hesitate to recommend this place. read more

They clearly do not care about their takeout service! Twice now I have ordered (had to give it a second try) takeout and always missing items. If they want you to order their bread, they need to also include it in the bags!! I have learned my lesson.. dine in only!! read more

My co workers and I are regulars here now. It is very close to work and we work night shift so when we want some breakfast at 8am when we get off work, this is the place we have been coming to. They all love it here. Service is great, the servers are nice and answer all our questions. We have been sitting outside since it is not too hot in the morning. It looks really beautiful outside. The traditional is my go to but we are always trying different things on the menu. Their potatoes are seasoned and cooked well. Their drinks are pretty good too, we are always trying different drinks as well. For breakfast foods, I recommend. I haven't tried lunch foods yet. read more

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Food was good, but they really need to do something about the noise level. Granted, we were there during a busy time, but it seems they could have turned off their overhead music which just added to the noise. Also, would recommend a policy of not allowing people to listen to their phones without earbuds. Multiple tables around us had phones playing videos, games, etc. read more

Great food! Dylan was our server and he was great! I WOULD LIKE TO COME BACKK!!! love it

This place gets busy so I would suggest getting there early or joining the line virtually before you head out. We joined the line so we were able to be seated as soon as we arrived. I utilized the online menu to help me make decisions since I'm a picture menu person. The decorated ambiance is nice. They got a variety of options. I got the pomegranate sunrise. It was tasty and a good sized drink. Ordered a waffle, potatoes , bacon and eggs... all good! Table was a little small for all of our food but we made it work! Everything was good. This is one of those places where you take the bill up to a cashier to pay fyi so don't sit there waiting like us. Will return. read more

Came for breakfast with our toddler. It's been our go to with her. They have a really nice kids menu and they have crayons for drawing while you wait. Food always comes out quickly. Our orders have always been correct. I will say it is louder than most restaurants, but a nice rustic feel inside. Plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

First Watch - Salmon Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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Have been there 6 times and not ONCE have they gotten my order correct. I ordered the same thing every time (off their menu) and EVERY TIME they screwed up my order. Management and staff are SO incompetent and I will NEVER go back. read more

Food and service were fine. Restaurant was FILTHY. They sat us at a "clean" table (as in it was reset for the next guest) and we had to ask for the table to be wiped off. How the host didn't see how dirty it was (or didn't care probably) is beyond me. Had to send my soda back because the glass was disgusting. Also my water had food floating in it. If the front of house looks like this, who knows what the kitchen looks like. Will not be returning. read more

THE BEST EGGS BENEDICT!!!! THE BEST!!! It was great food. The service was fast and friendly. The prices were inexpensive for such wonderful taste. Even the coffee was great! I can't say enough good things about my experience at this location. read more

I am a big fan first watch. The service is good and the food options are amazing. If you are looking for good but healthy options this is the place to be. read more

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I visited this location recently and was disappointed. The potatoes were floating in grease and not drained properly. I ended up not eating much of the food. The bacon was good but the eggs were cold and hard. Please do better read more

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time for one of our anniversary's! It was super yummy & we got a lot of food for a decent price. Our sever braxton was very helpful and nice ! It's so cute in there too it has a perfect vibe read more

I have been going to First Watch in Midlothian for years. Today's experience was so exceptionally poor, I had to write about it. The only thing worse than the service provided by the waitress was her attitude. After being there for 45 minutes and having a cup of coffee, she never returned to take our order. From the moment we sat down, the waitress's attitude of complete annoyance when we asked for another mug and additional time to order was as bad as it gets. read more

We use to come to First Watch frequently pre Covid and never had a bad experience. When they first opened they had a chicken garlic hash that's was my favorite so quite disappointed when they did. Today o had the special wi the Mexican street corn. I added Cajan Chicken to my meal. 5 dish. It was so flavorful. I throughly enjoyed the blend of flavors. The crema put it over the top! My daughter had the Barbacoa Breakfast Tacos. She is a self professed Mexican food lover and gave these tacos a 5 of 10. The meat was not seasoned well at all. She was disappointed. My hubby had the traditional breakfast. He was pleased with his meal. Service was very slow. Our Million Dollar Bacon was so small. I was disappointed because they used to be big pieces of bacon and not the regular size bacon. Overall still a fan. I'll be back read more

The ambiance was great! Quiet morning. There was literally 4 people in there. I ordered the Shrimp & Grits and I couldn't even taste the grits because the onions and peppers over powered it. It was tasty but I had to move it all to the side just to find the shrimp and grits. I'm really disappointed considering this is First Watch. Will I come back definitely not because I had the runs after I ate it. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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I LOVE this place. Im a power-breakfast kind of guy, and almost every time I go here Im not disappointed. But my recent visit left me a little sad. I decided to try the eggs Benedict Florentine. Now to be fair eggs beni is probably the most challenging to make for a line cook, timing is everything. This particular version had several cold fresh items on it (spinach, tomato and avocado) so a heat lamp is out limits if you the presentation to look fresh. The eggs were poached PERFECTLY, however once they were stacked on top of the cold veggies, guess what happened to the egg temp.? I could overlook that but what came next killed it for me. I know that there is no way that the hollandaise sauce is homemade. It mostly likely came from a powder mixed with hot water. What was sad was the chef most likely did not test the sauce flavor before adding it to the top. The sauce had no flavor whatsoever. It lacked the "twang" of one or more of the acids that are crucial in a proper hollandaise sauce. So, needless to say I don't think I'll order the eggs beni again next time. I'll stick to all the other fantastic stuff they have. Sorry for the long review. My hope is that the chef may see this and maybe make some changes. read more

First time today. I don't see what all the fuss is about. It was... average. I thought every dish at our table had very high potential, but each item fell short of great. The biggest issue was with the seasoning. I had the Chorizo-Chili omelette. To be blunt: The sour cream on top of the omelette was the most flavorful thing on the plate. I could tell there were green chilis in there, but more would have been appreciated. There was chorizo, but not enough to really nail the chorizo angle of the dish. And the egg was simply flat-tasting. Once I seasoned with a little salt and pepper the dish perked up and was good. I had the cheesy grits and it was kind of the same situation: The grits were cooked perfectly; creamy and the melted cheese on top was really a nice (and unique!) touch. But seriously under-seasoned. Again, a dash of salt and pepper and they were seriously improved. The Skillet Hash was maybe one egg, but a LOT of potato. Very light on the bacon, onion, tomato, etc... And, again, needed a little better seasoning from the kitchen. The coffee is good: Strong, dark, hot. And the pot is left on the table, so no hoping for the server to come by for a refill. That was appreciated. I gotta give props to the toast. Whatever seeded bread they serve, I could eat a loaf of. Really flavorful and a great mouth feel, lightly toasted. And the service was GREAT! Never did we wait for anything, but we didn't feel like we were being hovered over, either. I think the prices are a little higher than they need to be. Twelve bucks for an omelette so light on ingredients (and flavor) is a little out of line. The do have a really wide selection of dishes, and everything on the menu, breakfast or lunch dish, is available any time they are open, so that's a plus. Next time we're in the RVA we may stop here again, but I feel like there are better options. PS: A+ for their COVID response: They were sanitizing, distancing, masking, etc... to a very high standard. read more

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Food was good. Had the Seoul scramble and it was good. Just spicy enough, over easy eggs cooked correctly. The kimchi was a great addition. Service was friendly, and restaurant was not yet full as we came in a little earlier than the breakfast crowd. read more

First Watch - Seoul scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

I know it's covid times but I'd give zero reviews if I could. I ordered the eggs Benedict - classic. First time I got no yolk on one "poached egg" and a hard boiled egg on the other. They refired it. On the refire I was given one almost raw egg and one between poached and raw. And they took my potatoes and never gave me any back after the refire. So basically I ate a little ham with raw egg. The hollandaise sauce was also watery and weird. You can see from my photos it's almost clear. They did take the egg Benedict off the bill. But at that point I was so frustrated and my parents had finished their meal I just wanted to leave. Never going back. Update: I was actually hungry so I went to wawa. Took less time and my average ham and cheese bagel was better and edible. This is a harsh review and the staff was generally friendly. However, being given two inedible plates, having the little bit of edible food taken away, and everyone else had finished their meals by the time I was given my second inedible dish... I feel my frustration is appropriate. read more

First Watch - Raw/slightly poached eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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My lunch sandwich was the ham and Gruyère on a Texas toast grilled bread. I don't believe I'm being overly critical in this review but consider it more as constructive criticism. My first thought was the sandwich bread ( Texas toast), was overwhelming the content of the sandwich and in an era of dietary carbohydrates this sandwich would be far better served on sourdough, it has far better flavor and is more appropriate for the ham / Gruyère. The sandwich served to me didn't even have the cheese melted which gave the Gruyère no flavor at all. The condiment sauce was too strong a flavor for the primary ingredient (ham/cheese), actually taking away from the overall flavor. Leave the condiment sauce to a Dijon mustard and forget the other stuff. All in all this menu item needs repair in a big way. BTW the Texas toast wasn't adequately grilled which gave it the texture of dough. I'm available for menu consultation and preparation upon request. read more

Food was amazing. Recommend the honey pecan salad. The dressing is warm and it works. Trust me. Joshua, our server, was great. The pomegranate punch has a flavor I cannot explain. Get it. It will wake you up. read more

Summary: Average First Watch location with trendy meals and accommodations for people with food intolerances. Noisy atmosphere. Good for groups. This First Watch is similar to others, fine service and consistent food. The server was polite and responsive. The food took a bit to come out due to the busy time we were there, but all of the food was a good temperature. The restaurant is a little on the noisy side, the modern look of the restaurant gives it high ceilings and nothing to absorb sound. Weekend brunch is certainly not a place to go with an elderly grandparent that has trouble hearing. When the restaurant is a little less busy I imagine the noise level is much better. Definitely good for groups up to about 10. The parking situation leaves something to be desired. There is a small parking lot out front and if you drive around for a bit you will likely get a spot. If you don't mind a small walk, the mall behind the site has plenty of parking. read more

So many great options for the health-minded (or just those who like great food)! We were seated quickly, and the staff were very friendly and prompt. The atmosphere was great for a bright, social brunch. I ordered the A.M. superfoods bowl (chia seed pudding with fruit and granola with a side of toast with almond butter). It was so satisfying and hearty, which was perfect fuel for the drive home from Williamsburg to Lynchburg. My husband really enjoyed his Tri-fecta, which gave him a little bit of everything. Prices were also very reasonable. I'm looking forward to stopping back in Midlothian again while on car trips! read more

First Watch - A.M. Superfoods Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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Fantastic location for a fresh breakfast! The place is decorated in a very rustic, farm to table way. The staff is extremely attentive, personable and efficient with service. They use fresh ingredients and take great care in preparing your order with a variety of menu options. Take time to look through it all to find a unique blend of breakfast flavors. You HAVE to try the Million Dollar Bacon! It was fantastic and cooked exactly how I like it (greasy and thick cut)! I had the avocado toast and it was fantastic! The fruit cup was so fresh like it was cut this morning and the fresh toast and preserves were amazing. My husband had the SoCal Breakfast Burrito. He really enjoyed the side of salsa verde that accompanies it. It gave an already yummy burrito that extra kick. Although a chain, I didn't feel like I was experiencing a chain place. They have a small operation feel to them and I cannot say enough good things about this place. read more

Be cautious about doing delivery! Received a Farmhouse Hash with most of the onions burnt. Since they were mixed throughout the meal, it was impossible to get them all out. I was starving and had nothing else, so I ate what I could, which was about half. Ended up with a stomach ache all night afterward. Payed a lot of money for that stomach ache. The blackened burnt onions were very apparent, so it's upsetting that they would send a meal like this out to a customer. Unprofessional and shows lack of care for customer satisfaction. read more

Good fresh varieties, brunch items are different from other local areas. Service is good, location is accessible from Hull Street, near Rte. 288. read more

I got the avocado toast and eggs! It was delicious and fresh! I ordered coffee and they brought a whole caraff We put ourselves on the wait list about 25 mins before we came and walked right in to a table. There were a ton of people waiting in line. The restaurant was packed. I will definitely go again. 2nd time: I ordered the holey doughnuts, they were delicious! I also ordered the biscuits and gravy and it was gross! It was definitely a brown turkey gravy with a ton of pepper. It tasted like Thanksgiving leftovers. DO NOT ORDER IT! They were kind and the waitress got me the avocado toast instead. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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I love breakfast food, so I was really hoping to love First Watch. Unfortunately, I had a really underwhelming experience this past weekend that ended with me leaving the restaurant without ever receiving my meal. I met 2 of my friends on Saturday morning before I had to go to work. I went online and added my name to the queue at 8:30 to be seated at 9:00. I arrived to the restaurant at 8:45 and checked in with the hostess. She said she would seat us shortly, and I asked for an estimated time as I had to be off to work at 10:30. She said there would be a 5-10 minute wait to be seated. We were not seated until 9:30. The waitress came over promptly and we placed our orders immediately after letting her know we needed to be on our way at 10:30. She took our order and then we didn't see her very much after. My friend ordered a cocktail to go with her brunch and it took 45 minutes to come out to the table. Despite checking in on our food a few times and being told they were getting it out as quickly as possible, 10:30 came and went and I didn't see any of my food. I ended up having to leave for work and never got to eat. Thankfully, Chickfila is nearby and I was able to get breakfast on my way to work. After all of that, my friends eventually received their food. Despite asking the waitress to just cancel my order, it was brought out to my friends and they were billed for it. One of my friends never received her bacon and the other was charged incorrectly. First Watch was cranking out to go orders like crazy and I think that was part of the problem. Bacon and eggs shouldn't take that long to make, so I'm disappointed I couldn't get my food. I was upfront with the hostess and the waitress about my time limitations and I wish they would have just told me they wouldn't be able to accommodate that especially after I allotted an hour and a half to eat my meal. read more

Great food and even better drinks, the food is fresh and tasty. Great options for all with many gluten free and allergy options. The spot is huge and comfortable setting everywhere. The service is pretty good and quick which can be a pro and a con. read more

Great food, drinks, and service. Long table is for the community, if you don't mind sitting next to interesting people.

I was excited when I learned about this First Watch here in Midlothian because I had visited one in Florida that was excellent. It had a similar rustic meets industrial vibe but it was super loud in there! I could barely hear my table mate across from me. The service was fair. Brandy was adequate but not efficient. I asked for Earl Grey tea, she brings me a tea caddy with different choices but no Earl Grey. I asked again and she brought some out to me. We asked for extra napkins, never got them. Later after we ate, she cleared our plates and dropped our check on the table. I pulled my card out and had it on the table. She walked by several times and just breezed by us. Finally I motioned to her and asked, "Oh, do we take this up ourselves?" She replied sharply, "You do!" (Eye roll). Okaaaayyy... well, i wasn't aware. The one in Florida took the bill up for us. When she gave us our checks, she could've said politely, "Here ya go, they'll take that for you up front. Have a good one!" Is it just me, or has customer service gone down hill? The food was fair as well. I ordered a simple, basic breakfast. My eggs weren't cooked the way I requested but I didn't send them back. The turkey sausage was ok. The grits were ok. The cinnamon chip pancake was dry. It tasted more like a cookie. I asked if they serve real maple syrup and she said yes, but they charge for it. They charge $1.29 for a 2 oz. bottle. I only used a tablespoon or so. What a rip. And you know I took the rest home for that price. For a restaurant that touts organic, local, all natural, etc. you'd think they'd offer real maple syrup at no cost at all! Lost a few brownie points there. By the way, the trash receptacle in the restroom was overflowing, and it was just noon. For a spot that only serves breakfast and lunch, it was obvious they didn't clean the facilities that day. The smaller stall has no hook for your purse, so ladies watch your balance as you hover... All and all, I was underwhelmed. 2 1/2 stars in my book. Virginia managers may have to pop down to Florida to see how it's done! read more

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Live yelping. Remember, I told you not to come here. My husband really wants to eat here and seems to think the management will get better. I disagree. The menu is awesome. Too bad they can't cook it and the service is horrendous. Got seated at 12:25. Server took order around 12:32. It is now 12:58, no food and no server checking up on us. A sandwich and eggs benedict. Food finally came at 1:03. It was cooked well! Woohoo! I had the elevated egg sandwich. It's my favorite. Not a big fan of the potatoes. They always seem a bit undercooked to me. Hubby likes them though. His eggs Benedict had one egg cooked right and one overdone. Better than the last 3 times we came! Unfortunately because they consistently are busy, the management has no reason to make changes and get better. Such a shame. This place could be top notch with a bit of discipline around better service and consistent cook. read more

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This was so delicious to me, I was dancing or wiggling at the table They put the right amount of REAL crab on top and the pickled onions was better than I thought, it added just the right amount of sweetness. I definitely would get it again read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast with Crab & Pickled Onions on top and two scrambled eggs, YUMMY!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

To this day I'm not sure what the hell "brunch" is or why it's so worshipped. I think people are more in love with the idea brunch than the type of food served. First Watch is a charming place for brunch. It has this rustic charm decorated with wooden pallets and baskets adorned with Edison light bulbs that hang from the ceiling. Going to First Watch gave me extreme hesitation after reading the Yelp reviews. I also had friends who said it was just OK for them. The wait for this place is absurd. Either everyone here is delusional or the food is worth the wait. The only way to find out was to go here myself. The Yelp App allows you to add your name to the wait list. This was my first time using this feature and it rocked! We maybe waited 10 minutes and then were seated right at the peak of "brunch" time. There was a decent wait time and my temper started to slowly bubble inside me. Patience is a virtue. The food arrived and it was both hot and delicious. The Million Dollar Bacon is probably the best bacon I've ever had, and I've had A LOT of bacon in my life. Sarah wasn't too impressed with her Elevated Egg Sandwich. My Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos on the other hand were excellent. She took one bite and knew she should have picked this. Your happiness mileage will greatly depend on what you pick. I suppose if I ordered the egg sandwich I would probably feel compelled to hand out a lower rank. Maybe that's why the current Yelp rating sits at 3.5? For me the million dollar bacon and breakfast tacos put First Watch into 4 star territory. read more

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Had French Toast 2 days ago at midlothian location. Syrup was moldy! Discovered when taking a couple of bites. I have been sick since then....nauseaus, diarrhea, and just not right. Syrup was overheated, had to use my napkin to pour. read more

My wife and I came here today for my birthday. The food was amazing! Service was awesome and the atmosphere at the restaurant was so so good. Manager was really friendly and thoughtful. We recommend this place 100% We give First watch read more

First Watch - BLTE & Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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