This is, by far, our favorite breakfast spot in Ocala. The service is always attentive and friendly, the restaurant is clean despite being "standing room only" on weekends, and their food is delicious. I always order the traditional breakfast which is more than enough food for one meal. It may be pricey ($14.29), but in this case you get what you pay for and it's worth every penny! read more

First Watch - The Traditional Breakfast. So delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

My parents and i came in and it was busy (not packed, which was good bc another First Watch we went to was packed). I askef if we could get seated outdoors since it wad cold inside and we got sat immediately. Our server was somewhat attentive (asked if we're ready to order, waited a couple more minutes for us to finish deciding). One of the menu items she said something wrong which was fine, i'm glad she tried to ensure I don't get an ingredient that I didn't want on a separate item. The foodrunner was absolutely great! Her attentiveness and overall attitude were great! I wish i got her name so i could give her props on here! The server checked up on us right after the food got to our table and we told her of some things we asked the runner for, but after that did not check on if we got it, how the food was, or if we wanted anything else. She passed by later and dropped the receipt with no explanation or reassurance like a "does everything look good on the receipt?" Or a "if everything looks good you can head up to the front and pay" (we did not know we need to pay up front so we stayed at the table waiting for her to get the card which she didnt check on or point out after 10-15 minutes of us sitting doing nothing). The food was delicious in my opinion. I got the 2 for you with the monterey club and the chicken avocado chop with a pueple haze (i unfortunately did not get a picture of them) but they were good quantity and quality for the price. The price of both is almost the same as if you bought any of them individually (they serve half the portion of each for the 2 for you) but i personally like the variety and trying both items. The salad only had two slices of avocado though which was slightly disappointing but it all tasted delicious. I think it's the best food i had in first watch ever! read more

We've been to a First Watch in another city so familiar with the franchise. It was Easter Sunday so our choices for breakfast after church were limited. My wife double checked with the restaurant to confirm they were open and logged on to be added to the waitlist. Upon arrival, we waited a couple of minutes before we were seated. My wife ordered coffee and the Farmhouse Hash with cheese and wheat toast and I, at our server's recommendation, ordered the Frittata Rustica. Service was efficient and we appreciated the carafe of coffee and water on our table. My wife liked her breakfast, highlighting how she liked the flavors. However, she thought the cheese should've been included in the meal and not something you'd have to pay extra for. She thought one piece of toast was chintzy. I didn't care too much for my frittata. I felt it was too rustic with big chunks of mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes that I didn't care for. Speaking of chintzy, it was served with this thin slice of ciabatta! Really? The potatoes were good though. All in all, it was what we expected. The place was clean and was quite busy. Breakfast for two with tip came out to just under $43. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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First Watch is a very good chain overall, and this location is no exception. The atmosphere is pleasant and welcoming, and the service was both friendly and efficient. I like the menu choices and always enjoy the Eggs Benedict Florentine. However, this time my food was served lukewarm, which shouldn't happen. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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I wish we had one in California! Brunch was absolutely delicious! The fruit on the french toast was super fresh and you can tell the juice is fresh as well. My husband loved the million dollar bacon, it was smoky and sweet, and sauce left on the plate was a perfect addition to the potatoes. The place was packed when we came in but we were seated right away on the patio, which had a bunch of industrial fans going that combated the heat. Our server was obviously very busy but she was attentive and friendly. We may have to come back once more before we leave read more

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The food was great! We tried their seasonal cheesecake donut holes which were amazing. The breakfast tacos were pretty average but the salmon frittata was the so fresh and light, I would order it again. The toffee honey coffee was more honey than I prefer but still very tasty and a great coffee base. Service was very accommodating as it was warm and sunny and they moved the shades and turned on outdoor fans for us when we asked. I loved the easy but busy energy of the restaurant. Worth trying them out! read more

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Maybe we were there on an off day or ordered the wrong things but we just didn't enjoy it. We both had omelets which were nothing special. Service was good but since we didn't like the food we probably won't be back. read more

Out of town and stopped off for a bite to eat for breakfast. I ordered the smoked salmon fritata and my company ordered the carrot and pecan pancakes. Smoked salmon was fantastic. Salmon was a bit of the salty side but other than that, the tomatoes and chive cream was excellent. The pancake originally sounded weird but the seasoned carrot and pecan nuts were an absolute must try here. Service was quick and responsive when getting our coffee refilled. Decided to dine outside on the patio which had a heated and non-heated section. Will definitely be returning next time I'm in town for the Sangria pitcher. read more

First Watch - Left side: Smoked salmon fritata. Right side: carrot and pecan pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

The service was good once we were "allowed" seating. Hostess totally ignored our group! Not cool read more

This restaurant exudes a very cool vibe, modern but at the same time old school. Our server Alexander is so old school cool very attentative, friendly but also professional along with the other staff are well verse with the menu. Really good customer service. The food is simple but clean and healthy. We will definitely come back. read more

First Watch - It is the traditional breakfast with cheese grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Came in was greeted instantly friendly and chill vibe! Was very warm and envying! I love how they have coffee cups and coffee pots on tables ready to go! Menus was huge food was amazing ! Service was very quick professional and friendly!!! I wish we had one in California!!! They had outdoor seating as well! I had cheesy grits biscuits and gravy the biscuits were buttery and moist but not wet and the main dish I had was a party of so many flavors it was perfect! read more

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Josh was a great waiter, interested, attentive. He actually had a real conversation with us instead of a robiotic pitch. We enjoyed our food and our visit. read more

Food service and food was excellent for 3 people it was $70 with tip Pricey food was worth it Bathrooms could be cleaner 4 stars read more

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First experience and it definitely had its kinks. We came in on a Friday and it was so busy which seemed scary in about 5minutes me had a table. Unfortunately, the service wasn't as fast as the seating We weren't actually greeted by another server and for another five minutes, didn't get water, but we got whatever coffee was in her hand .Not a bad start we thought . We didn't have silverware or water but had food at this point about 25 minutes in and we were in a rush so we were doing our best to communicate that. got the grits and my husband got the strawberry French toast that they had for the Summer special. He also got the watermelon lime drink, which was amazing. The grits were not well made and the shrimp and peppers were sooooo overcooked. Nonetheless less we waited a while for food and I was hungry so I added water and ate .i think on a not so busy day I would've been great just not the best on our visit . read more

First Watch - She - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

It was our first time dining at this restaurant. It certainly will not be our last. The restaurant has great ambience. The food was fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. Our server Diamond, was gracious and charming. I would without a doubt recommend this place for a great dining experience. read more

Went with my hubby for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Arrived about 7:30 and was busy already - we were seated in the last booth open. We ordered our coffee and it arrived fairly quickly. It seemed that there were only 2 servers on duty at that time and they were busy! We ordered their seasonal lemon blueberry cornbread, just to try it out and we're not disappointed it was lemony and moist and delicious; I might suggest that the very large gob of butter on top be served on the side. Otherwise it was delicious. I ordered the Elote burrito and it was huge and delicious! I took half home to have for breakfast the next day. My hubby had the farmhouse hash, which was delicious. First Watch always delivers great food, in a warm and pleasant environment. You won't be disappointed. read more

Moved from California where I had a number of cool breakfast spots with delicious and interesting menu items and while I've found a great standard breakfast place, I was missing the higher chef standards. Then I found First Watch! I've just been there once so far, but keep thinking about my meal: raspberry lemon ricotta french toast and I added a side of million dollar bacon. Oh my! I keep thinking about the bacon. I've made it at home in the past, but clean up is a lot and it's addictive and I can eat a ridiculous amount. I did consume the whole order of it by myself, but at least that was a limited portion. The raspberry ricotta was perfect. Perfect balance of flavors and the texture of the french toast was almost custard like. Alas I was so busy enjoying my good coffee, the food and general vibe of the place while I read that I didn't take pictures. Dogs: service dogs are welcome inside, but there's a great outdoor patio if your pooch isn't one or in training. Wait staff: very nice. Bathroom: very clean & well stocked despite the fact I was there close to closing. Check it out! read more

We ordered through DoorDash & our driver ate our food & DoorDash would not refund us the $70 we spent. I called the manager to explain & asked to remake the food & she didn't hesitate & was so kind. Definitely recommend! read more

Thought we would try some place new, went in and stood for 20 mins waiting for acknowledgement, they were not over busy. Tons of servers walking around, lots of people waiting to check out, and line building. Finally a man looking like he was in the kitchen comes out with attitude and didn't acknowledge us, but started checking people out. Finally a server walked over grabbed to menus and took us to a dirty table, set menus down and walked away. We sat at the Dirty Table with no service for another 15 minutes. Finally decided to try somewhere else. Would have loved to try the food, but Bad Service will ruin any experience! read more

It's a bit of a drive from Gainesville to First Watch in Ocala, but it's worth it. Had an awesome brunch which consisted of French toast and million dollar bacon. My wife got the ham and cheese sandwich which is also very good. First Watch is unique that it's a breakfast lunch only restaurant. The restaurant was packed though the wait was minimal. They don't take reservations they do call ahead. Prices are a little on the high side, but is a fun special morning spot and the quality is good. We'll be back. read more

Horrible! Ordered eggs Benedict and it came with 2 runny broken egg yolks. Sent it back. Next one came with 1 broken runny egg yolk and the other was almost hard boiled!. Will never be back! read more

Great breakfast spot! The food is absolutely delicious with tons of meal choices. Very pleasant ambiance and unique decor. The service was very good. Everyone working at this restaurant was very attentive and friendly. We ate there a couple of times so a special thank you to Sabrina and Haylee, who made our dining experience even more enjoyable. read more

Took my wife here this morning and I ordered "the work's" Omelette with potatoes while my wife ordered a ham & Gruyere Omelette. They were exceptionally delicious and the service was perfect! Stephanie was our server and she provided unparalleled serving skills. She was in and out without being bothersome while being helpful and professional in every way possible. This was our first experience and while we had just a smidgen of difficulty finding this gem of a restaurant, it was well worth the effort and we are certain to return again and again! Just perfect and we encourage anyone wanting a perfect breakfast experience to seek out this wonderful addition to our community and enjoy breakfast at its best....just awesome! The food was incredible and the entire experience was simply the best! read more

Three of us went for lunch, food was delicious! I had the veggie melt sandwich and chopped salad on the 2 for $10.99 . The sandwich was wonderful. Having given up beef several years ago, I have cravings for drippy, yummy burgers and this was as close as I ever had had! A real win! Friends had salads and or soup. Great portions, good service. Only negative... parking is very limited. read more

The service is very slow. The food is inconsistent and at times tasteless .The toilets don't flush. I have no idea why people go to this restaurant for breakfast. read more

Not a big fan of this place, I walk in and get sit down at a table that filled with dirty dishes and stains everywhere. It takes about 10 minutes for somebody to come by and clean it. I wait another 20 minutes to finally get my order taken. I got myself some french toast. Bland, tasteless, not enough syrup or sugar. I wanted to order a pineapple juice but they ran out, I stuck with water. Food is awful, the place was FILTHY and the service is very slow. read more

First time here! I ordered the Chickchanga! There was at least four different things that sounded good. My waitress said hands down the Chickchanga! Oh my it was delicious! Just the right amount of spice, all of the ingredients were perfectly balanced! I would order this again. Absolutely delicious. The waitress Ashley was very attentive and checked on our table. Also waitress Amy also gave a hand to help her. Busy, busy place. I can see why! Well done! read more

Went to First Watch for the first time the other day and it was wonderful. We sat on the patio because the weather was so perfect. I ordered the Trifecta with a whole grain waffle, two pork links and egg. We received our orders promptly. I especially enjoyed the warm syrup. I notice some commenting on the cost and I would say that for the quality of the food and portion size, First Watch provides excellent value. Add to that a friendly, attentive staff, a lovely dining room and comfortable patio to dine on and First Watch is perhaps one of the best places to enjoy breakfast or lunch in Ocala. read more

Extremely expensive for bad tasting food. Ordered eggs florentine and the hollandaise had way too much lemon. Wasnt asked if I wanted to change the bed of grass to potatoes so my food arrived with that green pile of dinosaur fodder on the side. No dressing on it or anything. The coffee is also not good. I've had better coffee and food at waffle house for half the price. The raspberry french toast tasted like old toast drenched with cheap great value raspberry sauce from the peanut butter aisle. read more

Great spot for some fresh breakfast. The atmosphere was very nice and elegant. They were busy & at first I thought the waitress forgot our table ! But McKenzie step up & asked our order which turn this review around. Moving forward everything was great ! Will be coming back! read more

First Watch - Breakfast taco - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Clean, fresh, friendly, consistent, quality, healthy, savory, variety, service, and can keep going. This is a good chain. Ocala and The Villages locations do a great job. Appreciate coming in and receiving the same smile and quality food each visit. I absolutely love the Avocado Toast. As usual, everything about this option is perfect. I always add another egg. I also might start asking for a touch more of the Maldon sea salt it comes with just because it's that yummy. Would like one more lemon slice and a little more drizzle of EVOO, again only because more is better in this case. If you try this healthy breakfast order just how it comes and see what you think. Since I'm crazy I also change the eggs to over Med well. And I only eat the crust of the Toast so I save some calories and get all the multi-grains it comes with. Try a juice as well. The Day Glow is my fav. Little kick from the ginger. Good starter for the day. Would rather be at a dive or mom and pop, but this chain has that feel a little bit. Worth the stop. And I didn't even bring up lunch. Breakfast is my fav. I would drive 25 mins for this breakfast. If you are on the interstate and need a break definitely stop here. Or if you live here and haven't been, go. Good Knight Now!! read more

Food was good waitress was bossy arrogant and extremely rude. She told one of my guest who is vegan what to order not allowing her to look at the menu. After I explained she had never eaten there before, she told me she was the waitress and she knew how to serve large parties. Then did not bring me my meal until the rest of my party was almost done with theirs. The she winked at me and told me she would pay for my meal. We know she just deleted it from the bill. When my sandwich finally arrived it was ice cold. I failed to catch her name, if I had not had 5 guest with me I would have given her and management a price of my mind and walked out. I when I left my guest the restaurant had closed, I will get her name and update this post. Otherwise it was clean and crowded as one would expect on a Sunday. read more

I seldom offer ratings, but I felt this just merited my response. When making payment, they refused to accept a valid discount coupon published in an Ocala paper. When the coupon was presented to the waitress, she stated it was a copy of the page from the internet and would not be accepted. I stated the paper did not state copies of the free coupon were not valid, nor was any restriction on the distribution method noted. I also noted I did not intend to argue the matter or upset her and paid the bill. She then referred the matter to her manager for further discussion. The manager was rude and simply stated they would not accept it and walked away. Not a satisfactory approach to a legitimate customer's issue by a senior management representative. read more

no matter which first watch I go to ...it is always so good and consistent. I love the million dollar bacon as well as the Chickychanga. I hate that they close at three, but it is what it is still a five out of five. read more

Food was overall good, drinks were tasty. But the service on the other hand was bare minimum, my order was taken and the food was brought over and that was it. We tried to order more items but the waitress was nowhere to be found until the very end when she dropped off the check and dissapeared again. We weren't asked if we needed refills or to-go boxes or anything. The cherry on top is the host at the front was rude and acted like we inconvenienced her by having her take our payment for the food. read more

We continue to visit this place mostly because of the lack of other options. Hoping that things will be better than the last. Unfortunately, It keeps getting worse. The food has been decent at times, the entertainment has been nice, but the service is terrible, especially if you dine on the patio. It may be just that they don't like our kind... lol. But, if you have other options, I'd definitely recommend you go elsewhere. read more

High expectations for food. Our classic eggs Benedict had only one poach egg, with the other side of toast only with egg white. Our waitress was good, apologetic, she asked if we wanted another plate we said we only wanted the extra poach egg we were missing. We got the million dollar potatoes that were very salty. Our drinks: morning meditation and blue booster were fine. Our waiting time for the food was longer than we expected. It was very busy, our server was good . Ambience was ok. read more

Again, another return to places we've been absent from for more than a year due to the pandemic*. First Watch was definitely busy this Sunday morning. After a 15 minute wait (we were told 20-30) we were seated and got our order in. The Chile chorizo omelette was very good and my wife fully enjoyed the spinach eggs Benedict. She did note the hollandaise sauce was a bit overly lemony, but very good breakfast overall. It does not seem they have lost a step at all. *We have been here one other time recently for lunch when we first got the puppy and we sat outside on the patio. read more

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Food is amazing, service was quick and very impressive. Servers were attentive and friendly. Not one bad thing I could say!

Great food and an enjoyable experience. Everything was great. Wonderful holiday menu as well. read more

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