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    First Watch

    3.6 (428 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Akua A.

    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.

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    Krystal K.

    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.

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    Dari H.

    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.

    Angel G.

    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.

    A pot of coffee. JUST FOR ME!!!
    Steve S.

    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.

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    Chris L.

    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.

    Raw/slightly poached eggs.

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    My husband and I love this place! We eat here every week about 7 am. Everyone is professional and friendly.

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    Waited 10 minutes after getting seated and not one server acknowledged we were there. Went to tazza instead.

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    Nope on service, food etc. First watch is a rip off. Hopefully some more breakfast places open up.

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    Ask the Community - First Watch

    Do they cut off selling breakfast food and switch to lunch at a certain time? Or can you get breakfast the whole time they are open?

    Good Morning Alex, Thank you for the great question. Here at First Watch, our whole menu is available all day. We are open from 7-2:30; Thanks again, See you soon! Ashley,… 

    Gluten free options?

    Yes they serve Udi's toast and have several meals that are gluten free.

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