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    3.8 (86 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Giving a one star purely for the hostess with a tattoo on her arm was rude AF. The people before us she told 10-15 min wait. Then tells me and my family it's a 30 minute wait. I got a text 5 minutes later telling me to head to the hostess station which we did. She looks at us and then I get a text saying our table will be held for only 2 minutes and she processed to sit a couple who was behind us when we originally checked in. The hostess clearly has an issue with African Americans.

    Donuts
    Dan M.

    It's clean and spacious and pretty friendly with decent value, but a few problems. 1. That is not two eggs. That's 1.5 eggs tops. 2. I didn't know it would be funky toast. My own fault here though and should have asked if they had non-funky toast. 3. There was a nine-inch hair that I pulled out from the toast in front of the waitress. 4. They weren't going to do anything about the nine-inch hair until I mentioned it. 5. They gave me 20% off for the nine-inch hair. I didn't say anything but since it wasn't comped, they lost a customer and now everyone reading this knows about my nine-inch hair experience (wouldn't have mentioned it if comped meal). On the positive side, good donuts, fruit, and OJ. Clean place (on the surface) but can't recommend due to my experience.

    Crab avocado toast with pickled red onions, eggs over easy
    Minnie N.

    We were there on a weekday, around 10am and were seated right away. Dining room wasn't too crowded. Service was outstanding. Noise level was moderate. We could still talk without shouting or straining to header. Our server was attentive and friendly but not obtrusive. She checked on us but didn't interrupt our conversation unnecessarily. Husband ordered eggs benedict with mixed greens salad. He loves eggs benedict but rarely orders it out because most restaurants are really stingy with the hollandaise sauce. There never seems to be enough and he always - ALWAYS - has to order extra on the side. Except this time, his eggs benedict had more than enough hollandaise, perfect for him. He was happy. Salad was also great, dressed perfectly, looked and tasted fresh. I ordered the crab avocado toast with over easy eggs. Eggs were perfect - cooked whites, medium runny yolks. Mashed avocado was both chunky and creamy. Lightly seasoned to let the avocado flavor shine. Some places make them too puréed which is a texture I don't like. The toast was thick, warm, lightly toasted. The whole thing was topped with crab flakes - the real stuff - and pickled red onions. First time I've ordered this here and loved it. I've been to the First Watch in Huntersville but this was a much better experience with the delicious food, exemplary service, and pleasant ambiance.

    My server forgot about me.  Grits were stiff and barely warm. Egg portion was small. Potatoes were salty but the coffee was PERFECT!
    Cheryl M.

    I'm constantly updating my review. The food is good. The service is consistent. There are a few kinks they could work out but overall, I'm pleased to make this a favorite breakfast spot. The staff is always friendly.

    Elevated egg sandwich with potatoes
    Jennifer O.

    What a nice staff this location has! Someone opened the door and welcomed us as we approached the building, and our server was super friendly and attentive. I ordered the elevated egg sandwich.. egg, bacon, mixed greens, and smashed avocado - so delicious! We love first watch, so glad they opened nearby.

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    Daniel P.

    cool damp otherwise miserable morning out chasing after the mundanities of life when what to my wondering eyes should appear but a breakfast joint! spendy for breakfast but breakfast nonetheless and good too :-) In and out isn't too bad but I can see that being an issue because, well, you know... Mooresville. Covered seating out of doors, tables or the bar inside so I'm at the counter having breakfast and chatting with Josie. hard time deciding between eggs benedict and the frittata so I went with biscuits and gravy plus a muffin and coffee black. I get two carafes to assemble my half-caf which is pretty fancy and a little jug of icy water as well. with all these containers sitting around a table of four could get crowded but today it's just me and I have the whole bar on which to spread out. perfect! breakfast arrives shortly all prettied up for pictures and smelling good enough to eat. Eggs up with set whites and green sprinkles in exactly too much butter; lightly seasoned tater blocks, browned and softened but still got a little tooth; large split biscuit with a generous pour of meaty gravy, spicy but not too spicy, thick but not too thick; not sure what's up with the dish o' ketchup though - maybe a carolinear thing? anyway, the food was delicious, the pace appropriate, coffee black, service attentive but not hovery. not sure about the overhead but it's seasonal and we're in season and it'll probably change with the weather.

    Gina K.

    A 'first watch' is a nautical term that refers to the very first shift of the day. Saw the above on their website and found it appropriate to add to my review because the term was unknown to me. This place is new and delicious. The menu offers so many choices and I want to try them all! The service was attentive and my questions were answered with ease. We decided on the omelets and they were amazing. I will be back to try the pancakes! Bloody Mary's will be available in about 3 months so definitely looking forward to that!

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    Food is consistently good with a wide ranging menu. Wait staff friendly and accommodating.

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    My husband and I love this place. It's actually our favorite breakfast spot. We've always had great service, and the atmosphere is nice.

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    Food here is always very good and fresh. Service is high standard every time. Ellie waited on us today and was great. Highly recommend.

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    Great food, great service, clean, quick service, friendly staff and great bloody mary!!

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    Big fan of this chain. The coffee is always excellent, the service spectacular and the food is always delicious.

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