They didn't have any of the specials and couldn't even replace or accommodate to make the food items close to what they had on the menu. There were two hairs in my food. I didn't complain about it because it took forever for us to get a waitress over and at that point I wanted to get out of there. We usually have a great experience at First watch but this time was not that. I won't let it stop me from going there in the future at another location, but I definitely won't be back to the one we went to. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

We arrived an were seated relatively quickly, since the restaurant was less than half full. Once we were seated, we waited quite a while to be greeted by our server. We placed our drink order and waited quite a while for, water, coffee and a coke to arrive. We then waited for the waitress to come to get our order. Once we placed or order, we then waited quite a while for simple things. After a while the waitress arrived with 4 of the 7 things we ordered. Serving only 2 of the 3 guests at our table. Two of the items we ordered (well cooked bacon) came our rare and quite raw. Waitress took the bacon and returned with it a few minutes later with it cooked correctly. Yet I still wait, My side of country sausage gravy arrived (odd that it was not a cream based gravy but it was ok yet very spicy (not mentioned in the menu). And I still wait for my smoked salmon eggs benedict. It finally arrives and I cut into it and the egg is hard cooked and the ciabatta roll was hard as a rock. I asked the waitress if I can get some soft cooked eggs. She said sure, I will take the plate and bring back the potatoes so you can eat something while you wait. Mean while my 2 guests were done with there food. My food finally arrived and the waitress said the manager was going to come over and talk to me. He came over and said he was talking off my Salmon Eggs Benedict. Then the waitress came over and gave each of us a $5.00 coupon for a future purchase. Potatoes were delicious 3.79 Belgian Waffle was good 11.79 Bacon once cooked correctly was good but a rip off for 5.79 Frittata Rustica was ok 13.79 country gravy too spicy 3.49 decaf coffee ok nothing special 3.99 soda 3.99 smoked salmon eggs benedict salmon was low quality, eggs over cooked, ciabatta was too hard, hollandaise sauce was clearly from a package not homemade. once it was fixed it was ok I would not dine at this restaurant again so if anyone wants some $5.00 coupons contact me. read more

First Watch - receipt from purchase - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Absolutely love this place! I cannot eat a lot due to dietary restrictions. First watch has a lot of options for me. Today we had a bit of a weird dining experience. Our server started off very friendly, but soon became odd? When she first checked on us, there was no side of jam that I had asked for (I love their jam so I asked for extra) - and she came back with less than half of a tin. I was disappointed but didn't complain because it happens. Right after she put our check down as we were still eating . We looked at the other tables around us who were still eating and none of them had their check. I was wondering if we did something. Made us feel a bit uncomfortable. Maybe don't do that until the customer asks next time. We got up asap and left because the signs were clear. Idk read more

This First Watch location opened in 2019. I first attempted to dine there around the opening but the wait was too long. Now, 2 years later, my wife and I stopped back for breakfast. It's located in the Kohl's shopping center on Rt 10 in Morris Plains. One thing I really liked is that they leave a pot of coffee on the table for you. I'm not sure if IHOP still does this, but as a huge coffee guy, I love it. We started off by splitting a hot cinnamon pecan bun which was very good. I ordered the Millionaire's breakfast sandwich and my wife had the lemon ricotta pancakes. The sandwich with the runny yolk was excellent! Our server was very friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable. Nice breakfast spot! read more

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Great menu and service! Love meeting friends here for breakfast. Great assortment and healthier options too. I like the calorie counts on the menu. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict -- BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

My second time coming to First Watch and enjoyed the quinoa power bowl. Definitely a lighter option, but I enjoyed everything and the sauce in the bowl. The roasted tomatoes were a nice touch. Also, tried the seasonal watermelon refresher and it was refreshing. The ambiance of restaurant is a great breakfast/lunch feel. Nice to have this breakfast option nearby! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Great food! This place is really busy on the weekends so except a little bit of a wait. The service is always friendly and the food is always delicious. Definitely family friendly. They only serve brunch and lunch. TRY THE BACON. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Went for a quick weekday lunch, we were seated and attended to very fast. Tried the eggs with turkey sausage gravy, delicious but the potatoes on the side were a bit too salty for my taste. I would visit again. I am intrigued by their collection of juice and their other egg dishes look very appetizing! read more

I will not be back. I don't get why there are long waits and why it's so busy because the food was so mediocre/ bad. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? I got the Eggs Benedict and it was probably the worst I've ever had. My friend said her dish wasn't good either and that last time her food tasted better. Service wasn't great either. Asked for milk for my coffee and never got it so had to ask again. I will say that they did a good job with the interior design and it is nice inside! read more

I really enjoyed brunch at this place yesterday! Perfect Saturday brunch place in New Jersey. I really liked the variety of the menu. They had healthy options, hearty options and of course lemon ricotta pancakes!! Their drink menu also sets them apart. They offer really delicious juices that pairs perfectly with the menu. read more

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I love coming here and it is so close to my home. The service is always friendly and the food is always on point. Enjoy that they have seasonal specials to look forward to ( pumpkin especially). It is a nice, relaxing atmosphere with the music not too loud. Highly recommend. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Update: Decided to give this brunch spot a second try and got the works omelette. Again, i was disappointed with the food. While the side potatoes were well seasoned, i dislike the onions in the omelette. While other omelettes I've had in the past have diced onions, this omelette had string? Onions? I don't know how else to describe it other than it was like the stringy texture of celery. I did not enjoy it at all. After giving this another try I am still disappointed. read more

First watch first time. WAIT TIME: Our wait was 25 minutes which honestly was kind of encouraging because it indicated maybe this is the type of place where it's really worth the wait. COFFEE: Got black coffee with cream. I love the fact that they had sugar in the raw which is a must for me. Wife ordered the cold brew. It was very very tart. Those who drink specialty third wave coffee may have a palette to appreciate it but I don't see Most people enjoying the cold brew here. Standard coffee was great with some kind of a chocolate note to it. DRINKS JUICES: Got the morning meditation pretty cool that a somewhat casual eatery offers three health-conscious juice options. I can't think of any other diner that has that on the fly like that pretty cool. PANCAKE: to start we got a pancake as we always like to try the House pancake and see how they execute. To my taste and preference, do with it what you will, there was an overpowering corn texture and flavor which I wasn't too keen on. I would probably not get the pancake again but that's just me try it for yourself. My wife really liked it. MILLION DOLLAR BACON: We also tried the million dollar bacon warning for those who don't like spicy it is quite spicy but it is very flavorful. I do wish it was warmer, as by the time we got it was a bit cold. I re come down ordering it and ask forThe maple syrup that coats it, on the side. CHEESY GRITS: We ordered a side of cheesy grits. I do have to say it was probably me our waiter was more than accommodating, but I just was disappointed. Was looking for a more cheese forward grits, it was decent OVERALL/SERVICE: Quite frankly, I have a hard time, thinking of a better, brunch place for the value will definitely be going back again and shout out to the manager and our waiter, who wee more than accommodating to my super annoying troublesome self on such a packed Sunday. They even comped an item! I appreciate y'all! read more

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Food was just okay here for Mother's Day brunch. The iced coffee was not good, and the portions and prices seem way too expensive for okay quality food read more

So here's the thing, if I was grading this place purely off the ambiance and food it would be 5 stars EASILY. The food was amazingn(and well priced), the portions were the perfect size, and the atmosphere was wonderful. What I cannot get over however, is feeling rushed by our server Kirsten. While she was polite throughout our time there, she did 3 things that really made us feel rushed: 1. She dropped the check on our table mid meal (not even 5 minutes after our food was brought to us) 2/3. TWICE during our meal, she asked my fiance, who was still actively eating, if she was finished (second time she asked "would you like a box") again...while she was still actively eating. And it's not like there were people waiting at the front (and we were 2 people at a 2-top table). While we woud come back (the million dollar bacon and food was solid), I'd definitely want a different server next time. read more

I FINALLY got to try First Watch with Wifey recently and was very happy to have a nice sit-down meal during this COVID mess. We stopped in for brunch and it was a beautiful day so we sat outside. We both started with coffee and the Carrot Crush juice drink which was amazingly healthy. Wifey ordered the Elevated egg sandwich with the egg over easy and I ordered the 1/2 gruyere and ham sandwich and 1/2 serving of tomato basil soup. We also ordered a side of Grits and the Million dollar bacon. Our sandwiches and soup were all very good and the grits, though a little thick, were tasty. After tasting the bacon I didn't want to give Wifey any...it's like bacon candy. Very sweet, but amazing. I'll definitely be back!! read more

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My SO and I popped into First Watch on a Monday morning, and we were seated immediately. The staff were very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival. I was able to get that last glass of their seasonal autumnal pomegranate pear punch drink, which was wonderfully refreshing. I ordered the frittata rustica, covered it in hot sauce and devoured it. The flavors were on point and the eggs/veggies were cooked to perfection. I had a side of greens that were like a fur coat in summer, too overdressed. My partner reports that the burrito was also delicious and worth ordering. First Watch makes it to the list of great finds for 2022. read more

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fast efficient service. Great quality meal. friendly, relaxed atmosphere. My first visit. read more

The best part of ordering from this place was the bread and juices. The whole grains, texture and chunky slices totally make the meals. We ordered the avocado toast with 2 eggs, hash, the Traditional (2 eggs, sausage and hash browns), morning meditation juice and kale tonic juice. The breakfast was alright but the juices were fresh pressed and extremely refreshing. read more

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What an amazing brunch. Make sure you check in online so you do not have to wait as long. Started off with great cup of coffee. They gave us a complimentary blueberry muffin because of the wait (which was not long at all). The muffin was amazing. Moist and loaded with blueberries. We had the breakfast tacos and the traditional breakfast. Eggs were fluffy and light. Potatoes were fresh and cooked perfectly. Had the chicken sausage and the million dollar bacon. Both very good. Only complaint would be the toast not being toasted enough but overall the meal was top notch read more

First Watch - Traditional breakfast plus million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Cool decor and vibe. Came on a Sunday morning around 8:30 and place was filling up quickly. Sat at bar stool community table which was cool. Overall food was really good but I disliked the coffee. Wasn't sure whether it was same Aztec blend they used for their cold brew but coffee had very sour afternotes. I may be a coffee snob. Not officionado but I value that first sip. Would come back if I knew they changed the coffee. read more

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Quick, affordable, healthy breakfast/brunch spot. We had the butternut squash soup, chickichanga, salmon and egg white frittata and kale tonic beverage. The food is creatively done. Drinks are unique and delicious. I can honestly say in my 30 years of life, there is no breakfast/brunch spot that can beat first watch. I've eaten at first watch in two different states (FL & NJ) and we're blown away both times. If you never been here, you have to try it. If you have, then you know what I'm talking about! read more

First Watch - Salmon egg white frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Food is amazing! The oats on the açaí bowl are sweet and light, plus they donate to Rainforest Trust when you buy it! Drinks we're great and so was the service. Decor is modern / country, beautiful lights. Great atmosphere. Will be coming back. Oh and p.s. the waffles are SO fluffy. Literally melt in your mouth amazing!! read more

First Watch - Açaí bowl, with million dollar bacon, purple haze and a cold brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Service started off good. Got my coffee Took our order .. that's when it stopped... Food came to table at about 10 minutes after ordering . Server came with food and she stated she was not sure if this was for this table.. we decided it was and then mentioned a side of eggs she would be right back.. we didn't order a side of eggs. Food was good The works omelette had no tomatoes. We never saw our waitress again. So about 25 minutes after we finished she decided to come by. Yes we would like a refill.. she came back with the refill.. she spent most of the time taking care of her outside tables and chatting with the people at the host stand then paying attention to her tables. Needless to say her tip reflects her service. Oh and she was prompt with the check. It's always hit or miss with the service at this location. read more

Got the eggs bennedict. No English muffins -- one large piece of gummy/soggy bread. Lots of ham though -- that was nice. Eggs were poached well. The side of potatoes was bad though. They literally smelled bad, perhaps from rancid or overused oil. Also, they were nearly out of decaf coffee, and I got the dregs. This place is fine when you need to have breakfast, and everyone else is serving lunch. But a few improvements would make it better. Wait staff was friendly and good. read more

Food looks pretty but tastes mediocre or below. Good place to take pictures of your food to post on social media. I think this place has "food or plate assemblers", not chefs or cooks. The food should taste better by the way it looks. I wonder if the food comes precooked to the restaurant and they put the finishing touches before serving. The taste of most meat items tastes slightly past its freshness. Items I've had on different days: 1. Salmon - tastes old, once 2. Pork sausage - old multiple times 3. Eggs - not fresh, multiple times 4. Breakfast potatoes - under done, multiple times We really like the million dollar bacon, which is the only reason we have come back. I guess we could've ordered bacon to takeaway and eaten breakfast elsewhere. The service is slightly below OK, they're most likely understaffed. No refill on coffee or drinks, no check ups. But the rating is only on food. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

I really liked First Watch. The ambiance is nice it's like fast casual. They had a join ahead waitlist that worked out really good. I ordered the morning mediation juice which was really pretty but also tasted very good. Then my mom and I split both the farmhouse hash as well as the French toast. It was very good but too small to split . I'll need to keep this in mind next time. I like that they have organic coffee on the menu although I didn't try it. Would love an organic decaf option as well. read more

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Food was very good, service not so good. Waited 15 minutes after seated for someone to come take our order. Very clean and bright. read more

Really tasty food with humongous portions. Lots on the menu but I went with the standard eggs pancake bacon combo

Upon arrival we were informed of 15 minutes wait. 45 minutes later we were seated and not served for another 15 minutes. The breakfast options are complex - I prefer simple. That said, the menu covers most breakfast options. Quality of food is good. Yes, just good. Atmosphere was loud and impersonal. Overall, we will not be returning. read more

Pretty standard place for breakfast or brunch. The service is sooo slow! They are a little more pricey than a diner but portions are big.

Another Sunday brunch win at First Watch. It's one of those sexy spots that are not serving brunch, but instead it's where you go to brunch. This is a classy joint that should be on your list. Lovely friendly yet cozy atmosphere, great for families or friends. The M-BAC is a must have. If you love bacon, ya haven't lived until you try the Million Dollar Bacon. The Kale Tonic sparks up your day. I love the Healthy Turkey egg white omelet peppered with Feta and spinach - yum - and the coffee at 1st watch is the best - da very best - I've had since my discovery on Cape Cod. Be prepared for a wait. But what I'm telling you is, it's hella' worth it. Karen was a lovely waitress, very friendly and attentive! Great attitude. Congrats to Alfie on running a tight shop. read more

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First time here! Busy but not too crowded for a Sunday at brunch time; but it's cold so no one is sitting outside. Got on the Yelp wait list so I didn't need it wait too long. They have self serve coffee while you wait so that was a definite plus. Was seated quickly and the wait staff was very attentive asking me if I wanted anything to drink as soon as I was seated. Left me a pot of coffee at my table! Menu was in place and the table was clean. Ordered the million dollar bacon and the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (Beef Short rib Eggs Benedict is a special this month but I have a craving for smoked salmon). Wait time for the food was a bit long. Left me enough time to start this review and still had time to check all my email...but it was rather b Million dollar bacon is a bacon covered in maple syrup. A nice mix of savory and sweet but the bacon wasn't quite crispy enough and the syrup wasn't caramelized. I was hoping for more of a candied bacon. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict was very good. Served on ciabatta bread and with a nice slice of tomato to complement the eggs and smoked salmon. Greens on the side to make you feel healthy. Overall a four star experience! read more

First Watch - Salmon Eggs Benedict and Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

A reliable chain mainstay. Waffles and pancakes are done well. Egg dish combinations ok but not exceptional. There are probably better local places, depending upon your location, but First Watch is a good baseline choice- read more

Don't Sleep on First Watch. This place is totally worth checking out for freshly prepared deliciousness at breakfast time or lunch. I really appreciated how Amazing my Bacon & Avocado Omelet was ["Bacado"- on the menu] and how it was stuffed with a ton of chopped crispy Bacon, melted Monterey Jack Cheese, and Huge Chunks of Avocado. They also topped it with Sour Cream and housemade Pico De Gallo FTW!! Even The Artisan Wholegrain Toast 'Rocked' with their housemade tasty preserves. The Omelet was also served with fresh greens and lemon dressing that was the perfect addition to an already perfect breakfast. Service here is extremely friendly and helpful and at First Watch they give your table it's own Coffee carafe and pitcher of Water so you can drink up and enjoy. I See You First Watch, and I'm Gonna Be Back! Time's Up People, Come and Get Your Munch on!! read more

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Spotted this place yesterday and knew I had to check it out. Right in the Kohl's parking lot so lots of space to park. Inside they have a nice farm house feel and seems like they can fit a bunch of people without feeling too crowded. We got here with a 15-20 min wait but just walked to a couple stores and kept checking the link. We got the farmhouse skillet and elevated egg sandwich. Farmhouse skillet was SO GOOD. I will be getting this next time. I also got the summer blush which had a strong cucumber/mint flavor to it which I really didn't like. Everyone was super friendly and service was great. read more

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Yum yum yum yum yum. Excellent food and service, lots of light and an airy, welcoming space. Loved the Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Fritatta, French Toast, and Million Dollar Potatoes. Eat here! read more

The new wait staff was great.... the way they advertise and deliver their drink ( coffee in particular) piss poor... They automatically assumed we wanted sugar and cream in our iced and cold brew coffee. After after for a plan iced coffee and a cold brew were both given the coffee opac. It was busy as it was a Saturday late morning. The tables did seem as if we were sitting on top of other customer instead of sitting next to them. Over all the hype wasn't worth our time read more

Service is good and atmosphere is very friendly. Food is great and flavorful and on the healthier side read more

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Food here is always pretty good, but the seating and service is SOOOO SLOW .... Pop in for a quick breakfast. 35 minutes to get seated Another 30 - 35 to get our food Then by the time we ate and got check this was a 1.5 hour breakfast. Not eating at five star steakhouse here, nor am I a restaurant owner but it appears well staffed up front and working the tables, but the kitchen doesn't put food out fast enough. It also looks like they are providing a number of pickup orders, this may be why. read more