First Watch rarely lets me down. I lived next door to it for years and ate there about twice a week. This location is like many others, warm with a urban, coastal vibe. The seating is comfortable whether at the bar, at a table, or in a booth. Can't go wrong with most items on the menu. There's free parking in the lot, which can get packed on Saturdays & Sundays. Love: french toast (the best in the chain world), fresh juices (refreshing), million dollar bacon (crispy & sweet), service (kind & efficient) read more

First Watch - Trifecta with French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

breakfast/brunch chain that definitely has the old classics but is also more "hip" with fun drinks and foods! Kale Tonic Fresh Juice Kale, Fuji apple, English cucumber and lemon. Purple Haze Lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender. I personally wasn't a fan of the kale. Mostly because I hate cucumbers (I know I know they don't have any flavor). But the Purple Haze was good! The sweetness with a bit of floral taste was super refreshing! Two Chocolate Chip Multigrain Pancakes We've gotta warn you: these beauties are beyond big - they are humongous! Farmhouse Skillet Hash Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes. Served with whole grain artisan toast with all-natural house preserves. Bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack read more

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I am obsessed with the power breakfast quinoa bowl and their morning meditation juice. The quinoa bowl is packed with delicious protein and flavor. I love the mushrooms and tomatoes they add and the Italian sausage they use is sooo good. The juice is a perfect punch of orange, beet and ginger that will rev up your day. I wish I had a First Watch closer to home on the Central Coast of California! read more

First Watch - Morning meditation juice and Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I visited this place for lunch with my family after seeing good reviews online. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to expectations. We were a larger group, and waited about twenty-five minutes to be seated, which was understandable. However, I had specifically informed the server that I needed the bacon in my sandwich substituted with chicken. When the sandwich arrived, it still contained bacon. It took some time to get the server's attention, and she apologized and explained that the kitchen does not read the notes when preparing orders. The food itself was quite bland and could have used more seasoning. When it came time to pay, payments were handled online. Although I intended to leave a cash tip despite the issues we experienced, the server approached our table and pointed out that we had not left a tip. This made the tip feel more pressured than voluntary, which was uncomfortable. I hope the restaurant takes these concerns seriously, especially when it comes to food safety and making guests feel comfortable and respected. read more

Robin, our server yesterday, made us love this place. We're from Milwaukee Wisconsin, and have eaten at this location before and in Dayton Ohio, but have never enjoyed a server or even remembered one until Robin! She kept up with our large group and personalized her service to each of us. I would definitely come back and ask for her. We'd even wait for her, she was that good!! The food was excellent too, how do I know? She encouraged us to try new things. I'm drinking beets now which I thought I would NEVER do!! read more

Great spot. Met a friend for a late lunch and had an excellent time. Robin and Alexa took great care of us. Will definitely be back!

Stopped in for lunch Sunday afternoon. Jo wait for seating. Our waitress was attentive and the food and drinks were good as usually read more

First Watch - Morning meditation - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was such a great find on my most recent trip to Nashville, so good we had to come twice! While it looks like every yuppie brunch spot in the city, it tasted a lot better than some other familiar favorites. Same industrial-chic vibe, but different food. For starters, we had the million dollar bacon both times. This was delicious! The first day, they served it a bit crispier, and the waitress asked if that was okay with us when she served it. We agreed, and it was great! It's sweet, it's salty, it's flavorful- definitely recommend. The second time we ordered it, it was not crispy, it was limp you could say (still cooked of course) but was also really good! You could probably ask them to make it crispy if you want; when they gave it to us crispy it was probably a mistake but still very yummy. We also tried the holey donuts from the starter menu, which were cinnamon sugar donut holes served with chocolate sauce and blueberry jam. These were so soft and sweet and the dips were perfect. Oh, and the coffee was decent! They give you a pot for unlimited refills. Score! For the mains, I had the smoked salmon frittata, I enjoyed it! It had a good amount of salmon in it, as well as veggies. It was maybe on the drier side, but still good. The cheese grits were good, and I think it was made with yellow grits which I'm usually not a fan of, but these were good! It was also served with a slice of good bread, and I used some of my mom's jam on it. Excellent! My mom had scrambled eggs, which she said were really good, high praise from her. Second time around, I had the raspberry ricotta French toast. First of all, it's beautiful! Second of all, it's delicious! It's seasonal, but if you're coming in winter 2025, do not miss! You get two amazing slices of brioche bread topped with a yummy sweet ricotta and a raspberry sauce. Perhaps not enough raspberry sauce for both slices, but you're gonna want to put the (warmed!) maple syrup on the rest! There's a parking lot behind the building, and the main entrance is back there as well. When I came on a Thursday afternoon it was dead, but on Saturday afternoon it was PACKED. I could barely get in the door. They said it was a 25-40 minute wait, but they texted us that are table was ready in under 15 minutes. Service was good even though it was busy. There's a bunch of waitstaff walking around available to help, though. Such a great experience at First Watch! read more

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I've eaten here twice now while traveling through Nashville on vacation. Food has been great both times, cooked exactly the way I requested. Enjoyed their coffee, but I'm not a coffee snob so opinions may vary. Both times I've eaten at the bar and received excellent, friendly service. Noise level is moderate and made for a pleasant dining experience. They have adequate parking behind the building, and the location is convenient to places I visit in the area. I'll be back next summer. read more

Good 5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 I need to keep this place on my go to list for breakfast--I forgot about it. They have a nice variety of breakfast for all tastebuds. I really enjoyed my club with side salad and I added a cup of tomato basil soup--very flavorful! read more

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Food: Elevated Egg Sandwich- good sandwich, perfectly runny egg. Came with some crispy potatoes- they would've been a home run with just a smidge less salt. Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee- yummy but you cannot taste any coffee... might be a problem to some but worked out nicely for this coffee noob Ambiance: Loved it. Seating is spaced so you don't feel crowded and the restaurant is beautiful. Seats are comfy and the place is clean, not much more you can ask for! Service: You take your ticket up front to pay and it turns out the server gave us the wrong ones. Instead of the cashier suggesting they get the right ticket (mine was actually the right one btw, they gave a duplicate of my ticket to someone else who already paid) or make an adjustment on the spot, it was presented as if it were my problem. I was flabbergasted and there was a line behind me, so I paid for the other more expensive ticket left open. It's a great brunch spot, but as someone who paid dang near $40 for a sandwich and iced coffee, I'm 100% not going back lol. read more

First Watch - Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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First thing getting off the plane, we grab breakfast! We ordered eggs Benedict and lemon ricotta pancakes. The food was good but not the best. The potatoes were wayyyyy too salty. I personally gilt my rings get tighter as my fingers started exploding. The pancakes were regular but what made them lemon ricotta was the lemon topping cream. I didn't really care for it too much. I have had better pancakes in the past. But it wasn't bad. It's all about your personal preference. For one thing the service was amazing! read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Fantastic food. Always great and quick service. We started our meal with the famous honey peppered bacon. So delicious but 4 thin pieces of bacon for $6 is pretty darn high and I wouldn't do it again but if you're a bacon lover (which I am not but my husband is) it's a must try. I had the breakfast tacos which were pretty good but dry. The chicken on them was less desirable but the chorizo was great and the black beans it's served with were a nice addition. My husband had the breakfast burrito and he was it was "a masterpiece" on a plate as well as in his mouth. Ha! Coffee is great and hot and the service was perfect. read more

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We were pinned down deep in enemy (hunger) territory. Just when all hope was lost Hannah came through with a full cavalry of biscuits & gravy, waffles, bacon & omelettes. If you reading this are ever in the same jam, highly recommend stopping in. read more

In all my Yelp elite years, I've never left a review under four stars and I'm sad I have to leave one now. We used to love first watch. But unfortunately, we will most likely not be back. We were seated before our quoted time which is about the only good thing that happened. Once we ordered, we waited 50 min before we received our food. Several tables that were seated after us got their food before us and even paid and left before ours even came. Once the food came, my husband's soup was cold, my eggs were over easy instead of fried hard, and our kids pancakes were burnt. When we paid, the lady working the register asked how everything was, and my husband politely told her that it wasn't the best and explained some things that had gone wrong. She just stared at him, said "yeah we are busy", and asked him for our card. Not one person apologized. Overall, very disappointing brunch. read more

Very cool hipster neighborhood right across the street from our Airbnb. Food so healthy so good ! The service was amazing. I am definitely going back to this restaurant on my next trip to Nashville ! read more

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We really enjoyed our visit here. It was within walking distance from our AIRBNB which made it very convenient for breakfast before we set out for a day in Nashville. The place is well lit with natural light, plenty of seating, clean bathrooms, lots of parking and friendly service. The sweet tea is delicious and the Million Dollar Bacon is to die for (wasn't very crispy though). Service was quick and portions are decent for the cost. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came here for brunch on a Saturday morning and was pleasantly surprised that there was no wait for a table. The servers were very friendly, we were seated right away, and they immediately took our drink orders. We got the breakfast tacos and the Sunny Seoul hash, which was part of their seasonal menu. The breakfast tacos were delicious but the hash was definitely a winner for me, I loved the bits of kimchi which gave the dish a nice kick. Definitely recommend read more

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First Watch Green Hills, Nashville TN. This place doesn't care about their customers or the food they serve. This is my second time with bad food and customer service. The server's argue over taking a table after we had been sitting there for over 10 minutes with only 5 other tables, isn't that how you get tips and paid? Avocado that is black hidden in an omelet, wonder what the health department would think? Manager doesn't care, they give you bad gift cards too, for their lousy service. I hope they get shut down and a restaurant that has workers that at least try to have some customer service. Also ran 3 charges on my card. Check you accounts after being here. ​ read more

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We ate here again, this time sitting much closer to the kitchen. The noise level was much reduced. That made for an improved experience.

Way to elevate the neighborhood! This is the newest Nashville location of the ever-popular First Watch. It's popular for good reason: All American breakfast, brunch, and lunch fare. Well priced. Happy setting. This is a brand new Melrose area build with a big bonus: a large, perfectly paved parking lot in the rear! Yay! The space is modern, cheery and lofty. Hubby and I were among the first to dine here, and it will be a regular haunt for us. The staff was very friendly. The service was prompt. The food, most importantly, delicious. The muffin of the day was blueberry. So, yes, we had that. No hesitation to say it's one of the best I've ever had! We went South Of The Border for our meal. Mexican street corn hash. Barbacoa Tacos. Muy bien! We had never tried their specialty juices. What a treat! I had the Morning Meditation. Hubby had the watermelon. I would go back just to have those. They also have a bar area with a roll up window, seats facing the street. We sat in the regular section of the restaurant, but took a mental note of that area. Looks like they have some inviting champagne and vodka cocktails. Could be fun to sit there next time! read more

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This was my first First Watch experience. I went here on opening day and loved my experience. They gave me a free tumbler and coffee that day. I loved the breakfast menu. It was very tasty and the portions were huge. I had enough leftover to take home and eat for lunch later on. The service was very fast and the food was delicious. Definitely plan on making many more First Watch breakfast stops in the morning. read more

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Excellent food and great service. Nice outdoor area as well. The traditional breakfast with bacon-strawberry jam is homemade and delicious. Avo toast is filling and has 2 eggs- I added chicken apple sausage! The chicken changa has the same sauce as on the Benedict it's lemony and pairs well with the chicken!! The breakfast potatoes are seasoned and crispy. Like they are fried on a griddle.. delish ! read more

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I want to thank Madison for going above and beyond to ensure that our brunch experience was exceptional. Her sincere welcome and excellent service made all the difference. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed and MORE. Before we left I told her, "Thank you Madison! You did amazing ... please drive safe getting home today" and she responded, "Thank you it's my first day off from training", and we said "We couldn't tell cause you did GREAT." So I wanted to acknowledge her excellent customer service skills and professionalism today. Thank you Madison ! We will come back to ask for you (: read more

I had the chance to go to this brand new First Watch location (my first ever First Watch visit) for a preview event. After drooling over everything on the menu, I ordered the Chile Chorizo omelet, which was filled with crumbled chorizo, slices of avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, and a cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend. It was topped with sour cream and served with pico de gallo on the side. The omelet itself was a bit dry, and despite the roster of mouthwatering ingredients on the inside, the entire omelet was rather bland. Even the chorizo was missing its signature savory flavor. I definitely enjoyed it, but it felt like it was missing a punch of flavor that I expected of a southwestern-style omelet. I really enjoyed the buttered artisan toast that was served on the side. The side of mixed greens on the plate was good but seemed out of place on a breakfast dish. This was a preview event, so understandably the kinks are still being ironed out. All of the employees were incredibly friendly, and I loved the interior decor. I'm glad to have another brunch option in the neighborhood, and I will certainly be back. read more

First Watch - Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Food is always on point! First Watch restaurants can get crowded, but most of the time they are worth the wait. Call ahead to get on the "waitlist". Most First Watch restaurants are very consistent and at always a great value. I have been to many in Tennessee, Florida and Georgia. If I'm in a city where there is a First Watch, that is always my Breakfast/Brunch choice! Trust me on this one! Enjoy fresh food everything at First Watch. read more

First Watch - Many restaurants have hooks under their counter seating space for hand bags. This would be an easy yet nice convenience. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Coffee is delicious and love pomegranate sunrise and the morning meditation drinks... great vibe and staff is friendly

We had a great brunch experience at First Watch on 8th Ave today! The wait was minimal even for a busy Saturday, we were seated within 10 minutes of arrival as quoted. Our server was attentive and friendly, and the food arrived exactly as described. The spiked lavender lemonade was the highlight for me as I love floral drinks. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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First Watch has become my favorite breakfast spot nearby. The service is excellent, the food is served up quickly, and a great spot to take visitors. read more

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Went for a late brunch. More like lunch so I had me a half sandwich & salad combo. Since it was afternoon I got a pomegranate cocktail & surpassingly it was good. Strong & refreshing. I got the pecan honey mustard salad - I liked that the mustard was a little strong & the sandwich was good as well. I'm not big on breakfast so I really enjoyed this. read more

First Watch - Honey pecan salad was tasty along with the half sandwich the pomegranate cocktail was as also good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Honestly I do not get the hype with this place. The staff is far from friendly. The food stinks. I do appreciate that they have bar seating for when I want to grab brunch by myself, but the quality of everything is so lousy here. One time I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were so dry, when trying to eat them they were crumbling and falling apart. Also it blows my mind that they're a breakfast spot but don't have a coffee bar. Just hot coffee or an iced coffee, no latte cappuccino etc. options. Last time I was there the avocado on top of my food was all brown and gross. How did that make it out of the kitchen? IDK. I try to avoid this place, but unfortunately, there aren't many other options in the area that are breakfast spots every day. Hopefully it gets better over time but I won't hold my breath. read more

This place is a tourist hotspot so let me just say this: it's a chain and there are a few other locations in town that are better! We live right next door and so when they moved in we were pumped. We love First Watch because we have family in Florida and it's one of our favorite little places to go there. When they started building locations in town we started going and the quality and food was great! We went to this one three different times (because I don't let one bad experience ruin me) and will never go back. First of all this place is SO busy all the time. That's fine but they never seem like they can handle the rushes. I get it, good help is hard to find, but it seems they have yet to find some. Every time our servers have been rude and almost neglected us as a table. If we were rude I could see that but I'm almost too nice to my servers because I used to be one. The food was meh, we got super small portions compared to other locations and it was lukewarm every time. I always order two drinks when I go someplace. Like a Coke and a water, and the first time we went out last never brought my water after multiple requests. No refills were ever given and once we were denied alcohol because they don't serve booze before 9 am on Mondays? Felt weird since we are local and that's never happened to us before. Anyway, go to another one cuz first watch is still my favorite but this location is just not it read more

I'm now eating at my third First Watch and have yet to get a poached egg that's not really a boiled egg! Do they not teach their chefs how to poach an egg that has a runny center!!! By the way the service was outstanding!!! read more

First Watch is always a classic, and this First Watch gotta be the best of the best. Everyone is so nice and the food is efficient. Our server, Jessica, was very accommodating! read more

One of the best First Watch experiences I've ever had. I got the chicken pesto hash with the green juice and everything was great. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend a reservation or adding yourself to the list before you get there. read more

I went here for breakfast with my family and my brother ordered some pancakes and he only ate pancakes. In the car going home he grew ill and threw up. I had also eaten the pancakes and felt sick nearly puking myself. The service was awful and we took nearly 2 hours to be seated. It has nice decor for ambiance but that's the only thing it has going! read more

Food was fine but we waited a long time to be greeted by our waitress. I think the hostess failed to let the waitress staff know. When I approached the hostess to let her know she gave me a blank stare. No apology. When we left my three year old waved and said "thanks for the food" and the hostess just looked at him. The wait staff was friendly but I think the front of the house could have been friendlier. read more

Great food, many delicious options, quick service, clean modern open ambiance. The blueberry lemon cornbread is amazing.

Reliably delicious and consistent food and beverages. Good service despite heavy traffic. Healthy options available. Ambiance is what you expect from this chain. read more

This place was across from our Airbnb, tried on the day we were leaving, service was great, food was great I'm surprised they don't get more reviews. We only had breakfast there, I'm not sure about lunch or dinner, if breakfast was outstanding, I'm sure lunch and dinner will be too. A must try for sure. read more