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    First Watch

    3.6 (165 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Traditional Breakfast with sausage links  at First Watch.
    Georgia K.

    First watch is a very good restaurant to eat breakfast. We had family come in from out of town for two weeks in a row and we went to First Watch for breakfast. There was a little bit of a wait, but I did call in prior to going to this restaurant and they alerted me as to how long we must wait . Once we were seated, the server came and probably took our orders. She was very attentive to all of our needs. I would highly recommend this food. It is delicious. We will come again however, it is a little pricey. For four people to have breakfast, our bill was $77.

    Chris V.

    The food was yummy and very fresh. The oatmeal with a wonderful Blueberry muffin, the pancakes an eggs, and the Hometown skillet was wonderfull. And, the service was stellar. I look forward to my next visit so I can try the Purple Haze drink. Our waitress was extremely attentive, too. It was a great breakfast.

    Sara W.

    Hubby and I were over in this area and I suddenly remember that there was a First Watch close by! So, we zoomed right over there! It was a Saturday so we had to wait a bit, which was fine. About 15 minutes later we were seated. I love First Watch so I was a happy camper! I always order the same thing; The Traditional which is eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast! Hubby got an omelet. Our server was friendly and kind which always makes for a nice Experience. Our food came out quickly and as always, it was delicious! Well, most of it was. I did have one little complaint about my scrambled eggs. They were way over cooked and brown, but everything else was great so I didn't say anything. We had a lovely brunch and I hope I remember again about First Watch in this area!

    Bacado Omelet
    Bob S.

    Haven't dined at a First Watch in some time, so today was the day to get reacquainted. We arrived at 8:30am on Sunday at the O'Fallon location and there was no wait. They offer call-ahead seating so take advantage of that. Jamie was our server and was super polite and helpful. I wished they offered espresso drinks like lattes. Their coffee leaves a lot to be desired. And I wished they served fresh half and half so we didn't have to use those plastic cups sitting in a bowl. We ordered the Steel Cut Oatmeal, Biscuit and Sausage Gravy, plus Eggs and the Bacado Omelet. Our order was quickly prepared, tasty and oh so filling. And to save time, use the QR code on your check to pay and skip the line at the register. First Watch is simply a great breakfast/brunch spot!

    Amy G.

    The service was good, I could tell they were busy when I got there but the server was still attentive. The food was amazing. I got the new street corn burrito (I can't remember the actual name of it) and it was delicious. I also got the kale juice drink which I always enjoy. The restaurant was clean and looked nice.

    Fruit Cup
    Erica G.

    While out of state visiting friends, I stayed at a hotel that was literally 3 minutes in walking distance to the First Watch restaurant. I was excited, as I have been hearing good reviews about the restaurant and always wanted to try it in Michigan, as there are a couple of locations close to me in Troy and Sterling Heights, but I never got around to going to either location. I took advantage of the opportunity to walk over to the restaurant, twice while I was on vacation. The first day I ordered the Farmhouse Hash (two eggs, potatoes, bacon, avocado, onions and tomatoes, and cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese). With a small cup of fruit. The food was really good! And the service was good! Prices were affordable and average prices in my opinion. And the restaurant was clean and an overall laid back ambiance. I went the next day bc I had to try the Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich (pork sausage, million dollar bacon, over easy egg, smoked Wisconsin Gouda, fresh arugula and Mike's Hot Honey drizzled on a griddled English muffin). I ordered Cheese Grits instead or the Mixed Greens that comes with the breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was good, and I actually liked that the egg was more of a fried egg than over easy. I think that was the cooks glitch, but I liked it. The grits was a little bland and not as creamy as I would have liked. But still ok. I enjoyed the food and experiences both days that I dined at the restaurant! And I wouldn't mind going again in the future to try other food items from the menu!

    Laura E.

    This was roughly my 2nd shot at trying this spot. I decided to take my step kids out for breakfast. We went on a Saturday morning around 9. Mind you, they were busy. Had a 20 estimated wait time. They do text you and let you know once your table is ready. They are only open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. We didn't wait but maybe 10 mins. So plan accordingly. I didn't get a chance to snap a photo of their front but they are on the corner of the building that shares with global brew and Bella Milanos. So parking is limited. Our server was Tracy- very friendly and she never rushed us. She handled the busy day pretty well. Most of the staff seemed to be taking it well. People kept coming in while we waited for our food. We all ordered coffee to drink. I took mine hot and the girls ordered theirs iced. One daughter wanted the French toast. I mean, the photo speaks for itself. She loved it! Second kid ordered the same sandwich as myself. Except I ordered the guac ( Avocado) on the side. The sandwich is called elevated breakfast sandwich. Comes with cheese, mayo, spinach, and bacon( which was very good) and a side of potato's. My potatoes didn't taste fully cooked, but I did enjoy the sandwich. The kid did too! She smashed on hers so fast! They really enjoyed their first trip to first watch. I explained how this was once the egg and I. They had no idea. Overall, we all loved our service and food.

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Brit W.

    We attended a surprise 40th breakfast birthday party, and the waitress, Erika, did a great job handling our group's controlled chaos. She had good support from the other staff and management who came and checked on us. This new restaurant has a great look and was very clean. The food as usual was fantastic with so many options for everyone including vegetarian and gluten free options. We love First Watch and we are glad they are back in the Tulsa area after closing down during COVID.

    Avocado toast
    Long N.

    Nicole was great! Great service, friendly, knowledgeable. Nicole was on point, got our orders in quick and food out even faster. Gave us enough time to eat before checking in. Overall great experience. Food was fresh and hot when coming out. Ingredients were fresh. We will be back! Farm fresh and cute ambiance. Happy eating!

    Traditional Breakfast
    Martha E.

    Return visit. Our friendly server,Ashlie, met us with a warm friendly smile and we ordered our usual. I chose the classic breakfast with 4 turkey sausage links. The potatoes were so scrumptious! Their jams are sinfully delicious!! I had to try the Purple Haze drink! A unique flavor with a hint of lavender!!! Superb! They bring a pot of freshly brewed coffee to leave on the table, hubby loved that!!!! Hubby got the Trifecta with a soft fluffy Belgium waffle. Ashlie brought a warm bottle of syrup to our table! A nice added touch!! A little pricey but very well prepared and delicious!! With tip it was almost $50. The atmosphere is that of a relaxed and friendly Mecca that serves both breakfast and lunch!!

    "Scrambled Eggs" with turkey biscuits and gravy

    We ordered from First Watch for the last time. This is supposed to be a good restaurant and we have had great service sitting down in the past, but this is the last straw. I ordered the million dollar potatoes, scrambled eggs, with turkey biscuits and gravy. We received no potatoes and the "scrambled eggs" is just a fried egg that got mixed up after they realized their mistake. People's laziness can be hilarious We tried to call the number to speak with a team member multiple times, but the phone just rings and rings, so here we are with poor review. Golden Oak is a far better alternative if you want good breakfast.

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    Always great service and delicious food. Everyone deserves a little mistake now and then, but they always have taken great care of me.

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    Eggs Benedict cold!!! potatoes hot!! Kitchen issues!! Server never checked. Service was terrible

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    The coffee is excellent! The service was fantastic! The Triple Leche French Toast was delicious!

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    We loved the quick and nice service. Really good food and a ton of delicious options.

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    Always an interesting breakfast spot. Servers are inconsistent. Either really good or meh ... Great food choices.

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    food and service is always amazing here. the pancakes and daily muffins are my favorite :)

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