Fast service and excellent food. Ate here when it was the Egg & I. It was not very good. Heard it closed. Looking on y'all to find something different breakfast and chose this place because of the reviews. I highly recommend First Watch. We will be back. read more

The family went during our wonderful visit to Montgomery. Staff where warm and welcoming. Menu has all the morning classics. We loved our egg sandwich and pancakes. Great place to eat with friends and family. read more

I grabbed brunch and I got the brisket on hash and eggs and it was soooo good! The only problem was having to wait 20 minutes to be seated and then 25 minutes until our food came, but it was worth it :-) read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

My boyfriend and i went here for the first time a few weeks ago and it was a surprisingly pleasant experience. We got coffee and orange juice to drink which were both fresh and delicious. I ordered the egg sandwich, which is probably the best breakfast sandwich I have eaten to date. I highly recommend giving it a try. My boyfriend got a veggie omelet that was just amazing: so fluffy and extremely flavorful. The food arrived promptly. The atmosphere was great. Very casual and comfortable. I can't wait to go back and try more of what the menu has to offer. read more

First Watch is a phenomenal place to fill up in fantastic food. We have eaten here multiple times and will continue to go back. Everything is fresh and delicious. We have tried multiple dishes but the chickichanga is my favorite. Try the million dollar bacon too; you will not be let down. The staff is friendly and the location is very clean. read more

i take away one star because they went up on their prices within the last 2 years. but overall, it's a great brunch spot.

My friends and I were finally given some freedom to go out and eat some grub, pass time, and enjoy life here in Alabama. Hungry, after weeks of eating absolute garbage food, we decided to give First Watch a try. With 8 of us I thought the wait would be long, but we were seated right away. The waiter was nice and accommodating and brought over waters and coffees to the entire table after we ordered. Great place to come talk and have a solid breakfast with friends on a Saturday morning. Had to wait just a little long for our food, but overall the wait wasn't too bad. One friend was a little disappointed that his meal came out quite a later than everyone else's, but the waiter marked it down half price to make up for the mishap. My close friend Kenneth, who sat beside me, had a comment about his eggs being a little cold and mine were as well. Overall the portion size was very good and the food was tasteful. Although price was higher than anticipated, this place is a solid high 3, low 4 star joint. I recommend stopping in and giving it a shot. read more

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First Watch is my favorite place for breakfast in Montgomery. My favorite item on the menu is the Belgium waffle served with a berry compote. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed and the coffee is always served fresh when I've been. The servers are friendly and attentive. The serve breakfast and lunch. Great place for a leisurely Breakfast on a Saturday morning. read more

Everything here is amazingly fresh and flavorful. It is our favorite breakfast spot in Montgomery

Food would have been AWSOME if it would have been warm. I'll go again because there are so many good things on the menu,it was hard to just pick one ! read more

The service at this restaurant is largely non-existent. The party I was with was seated and we immediately ordered our food. An hour later, we asked about the status of our food, and were told that the kitchen had not even started preparing our orders. Shortly after, we left without receiving our orders. Needless to say I will never return to this restaurant simply due to their poor customer service. read more

This used to be Egg and I. The selections are diverse and in general the food was tasty. The service was excessively slow and the food lukewarm. The greens were also past prime. I rated them highly for healthy selections, lighter food, and potential. Hopefully the service will improve. And they should be more attentive to how the food is served. read more

The food was excellent! The service was subpar. Our server forgot our drinks until we were almost finished with our food, every time she came to the table she had forgotten something else, and at one point told me and my husband we hadn't ordered a drink? She dropped an entire tray of drinks at the table next to us. I wanted to think it was an honest mistake the first couple times of her putting things at the wrong table, or forgetting things all together but I don't think that was the case. I noticed she had tables all the way outside and into the back room, maybe more cohesive sections would help with the service. I'll be back but maybe I'll be ordering my food to go. read more

LOVED the bacon, The French toast was good, and our server was great! Nice casual place for good food and good company...We'll be back.

Loved this restaurant's previous incarnation as The Egg and the new menu here is great! Vegetables in our omelet were fantastic and I love the organic and cage free change. Get the butternut bisque!!! read more

Can't really figure out why this place has such great reviews... food was subpar at best. We ordered the eggs Benedict (eggs should be poached for this dish) no exaggeration it basically had a boiled egg on top. French toast was bland. Not worth the trip or the hype read more

The food was excellent. I ordered the Floridian French toast, the trifecta, and million dollar bacon. Cleaned my plate & I always take a box! We came in at 1:30pm and they were all out the Summer Blush drink and our waiter was very inattentive, but otherwise a nice place read more

Much better now that the new look is in place! Always a friendly staff and great food! My family and I love to hit this place up on the weekends for breakfast! Definitely a Montgomery gem.....hopefully it isn't ran off like 90% of the businesses here are! read more

I ordered the Florentine Eggs Benedict, coffee and water. I got the coffee right away, no water. I waited 35 mins. for the food and had to ask again for the water. The potatoes were old and cold, the ketchup bottle was empty. When I cut into the eggs they were way over cooked, the toast was so hard I almost could not cut it and everything was cold. I took one bite and pushed the plate away. When the server came back I told her I just wanted to pay for my coffee and leave. She said she was sorry but she had brought the food out as soon as it came up. I have been here 4 times and walked out without eating 2 times. Not good odds. I will not be back a 5th time. read more

Everything was amazing. We ordered lemon ricotta pancakes (fantastic), blueberry quinoa pancakes (mmmmmm) m, the chickichongo (yum!), smoked salmon frittata (wow!) and this egg sandwich (with brioche buns, bacon, avacado, fresh spring greens). The atmosphere was exciting, everything was super clean (seriously look at the light bulbs...those are even spotless) and the food...all the food ordered was great! Some places are only good for one or two things, this place...order anything and you'll enjoy it! I am totally coming back while I'm here for SOS. read more

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Picked up the Elevated Egg Sandwich for lunch to go---it was fantastic. I will definitely be coming back soon to try some of the other fresh and tasty-looking dishes. read more

The food was great, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was it took forever to get seated even though the restaurant was empty.

Excellent choice for breakfast. Tried the multigrain toast and avocado, with eggs. An amazing combination. Their coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, and homemade blueberry muffins are all outstanding. Service was great and the restaurant is very pleasant. Two thumbs way up for this place! read more

We were driving through on our way to NC & found this spot in the location that the Egg & I used to be in. We decided we'd give it a try since it was "hot & new". Their menu resembles almost identical to Egg & I - Kale Tonic, avocado toast etc- and offers a broad selection for breakfast. The waitress was very nice but I think she may have either been new or overwhelmed because we had to ask for our grand daughters eggs 2xs and they were supposed to come w her waffle. We also had to ask several times for syrup. By the time everything got sorted the eggs were cold. I'm sure they came out hot it's just that they royally screwed up our order that by the time we could eat they were cold. As far as coffee - it was good. We won't be popping back in on our way back. read more

Great place for good coffee and yummy healthy options for breakfast/lunch. Love their avocado toast and meditation juice.

Had a delicious sandwich here, very fresh ingredients. Husband had cinnamon pancakes which he enjoyed very much and said they didn't even require syrup. Have the veggie sandwich on my list to order next time. Coffee was fresh and hot! The service was warm and friendly. Will go back soon! read more

Solid meal. We enjoyed the salads. All of the ingredients were fresh and delicious. Would recommend this restaurant for anyone.

We stopped in on a whim, were seated immediately and our server made recommendations, one of which my husband chose - the 'Traditional' breakfast. I opted the for the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and was very pleased. The lemon curd/sauce was not sweet (yay!) but slightly tart, as it should be. The size of the pancakes - huge! I split the order with my husband. His order included cheese grits which he said were quite good and the bacon was fantastic. It was cooked to a crispy goodness and had wonderful flavor (I snuck a bite to be sure it was as good as it looked). If you are in the mid-town area, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. read more

This is by far, the best breakfast place in Montgomery. The staff is a great group of people. They all seem to work together and get along. The menu has many options, a blend of unique and traditional breakfast staples. There's usually a wait on the weekends, but it's the best in town, so you understand why. I also liked it when it was The Egg and I, which tells how long I've been enjoying this place. Excellent food and atmosphere. read more

Just had lunch here. Service was very poor. Waited 35 minutes for half a sandwich and a cup of soup. Was told they were out of the soup so I decided to leave. On my way out the waitress shouts across the restaurant that they did have soup after all. Food is great. read more

Aside from bacon the food was bleh. Didn't sauté onions, chorizo was bland, potatoes weren't cooked well. The menu and the food that came out didn't jive at all. read more

This has been a must stop eatery for my family since our first encounter in Birmingham, Al. Friendly service, great food, and an engaging atmosphere. Do not be deceived, this is not for the budget conscience but it is definitely worth the splurge. read more

Had the trifecta, with bacon, eggs, and blueberry pancake. Food was great, service was so-so to the point of the waitress didn't tell me her name. Either way I'll be back for the food!! read more

This is by far the best brunch I've ever had ! I always go and get the French toast cause that's my favorite. Should definitely check it it for sure ! read more

Food was great! The Trifecta had a small egg portion though. Our server was really slow. This is the reason for a 3 star. The food tasted great though. read more

Great for breakfast. Took my students here and we had a great time in the back. Great food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Fantastic coffee. Try it for breakfast! read more

I was skeptical when I was told that First Watch was going to be better than The Egg&I...but they have proven it again and again. Today is the first day of the newest seasonal specials and I am writing this as I devour their new "A.M. Super foods Bowl". I could eat this Every day! (Coconut milk chia seed pudding topped with fresh bananas, strawberries, blueberries, blackberry preserves and their homemade granola. It is served with whole grain artisan toast topped with almond butter and Maldon sea salt.) A MUST TRY! I am looking forward to coming tomorrow and trying the new pot roast hash and cinnamon chocolate chip pancakes too! read more

Good food and service. The best breakfast place in Town. Very noisy, with the sound of plates & people almost amplified. If you want to relax with a morning paper try a Coffee Shop instead. Good place to go when family come to visit. read more

While my family enjoyed their food mine came out late, over cooked and undercooked all at the same time. I never send stuff back, but it was bad. Then 40 minutes later mine came back out raw. Ew! read more

Today, I met my son and his family who were traveling through Montgomery to Pensacola, and they chose First Watch. The server was awesome and the food, as always, was creative and good. However, to my horror, another server who delivered the food to the table wore no gloves and had extremely long fingernails. The nails were so long they curled. I plan to call the manager to ask about health ratings and sanitary procedures at the restaurant as there is no way, that is a sanitary practice. How the facility passes a public health inspection is beyond belief. So disappointed and concerned. I would have given 4-5 stars without the unsanitary delivery of food. read more