This was my first visit here, but my companion had been here many times. We received our coffees right away, but it took almost an hour to get our meal. The server constantly apologized. My companion's bacon, which she requested as crispy was anything but....several pieces did not even look cooked at all. My lemon blueberry quinoa pancakes special was good, a bit heavy. When we left, the table next to us, who came in a few minutes after us, still had not been served. read more

Omg so good I'm full and I want more!!!! The lemon curd pancakes with strawberries! It doesn't need syrup it's so good!

I am a fan of the first watch restaurant chain. No one serves better breakfast out there. Their coffee is great, their pancakes are fluffy and delicious, their eggs benedict florentine are YUM!, and they have SEVERAL healthy options on their menu. So you can't really go wrong with First Watch. This review is for this particular store. The restaurants layout is not the greatest. It looks like the FW chain likes to have an open kitchen concept, which is great but in this particular store it didn't work out. The kitchen main opening is too narrow and they placed tables really close to it. Waiters were bumping into each other because they could see each other coming in/out of the kitchen. In addition, they use the hallway that is in front of the kitchen as their main route to guide guest to their tables. So, you have waiters coming out with trays full of food, waiters coming in with empty plates, guest dinning really close to the entrance, and new guest trying to be seated at their tables. A little bit of a disaster. The other thing that was not great is that we really never knew who our waiter was. One person served out coffee, another one took our order, a third delivered the food, and a fourth gave us the check. The manager checked on us as we were eating. So a little all over the place on that. But the food here is delicious and we prefer FW over any other breakfast (or even small mom & pop) chain. You can't go wrong here. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

I have been here about 5 times and everything is always delicious especially the eggs Benedict yum!!! Definitely a great breakfast spot!

Pam and I went here fir breakfast and we were very happy. The waitress new about her gluten free items and what was best for me as I am doing the Atkins. Pam had the Farmers breakfast with gluten free bread, fresh avocado, poached eggs and so much more. Everything was cooked perfectly. I Love Eggs Benedict but cant have the muffin these days so they tossed some greens over steak tomatoes topped with poached eggs and a great Hollandaise sauce. The coffee was rich and fresh and the O.J. was fresh squeezed. The only down side was the Pams Diet Coke was very flat. Service was great the atmosphere was relaxing and fresh. I look forward to going back here very soon read more

Came here for my birthday brunch and it was a great start to another year! Fun and fresh menu with a great atmosphere. Wish I found this place sooner. I tend to go the savory route for breakfast but that morning I woke up with a sweet tooth and as such, ordered the Belgian waffle. It was light and airy with just a bit of a crunch in the ridges. The berry compote on top made it quite a nice bite, satisfying my craving without putting me in a sugar coma. I almost wish they sold jars of the stuff. I also took a Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl to go since I was eyeing it on the menu earlier. It actually held up pretty well and was really filling. Loved the Italian sausage. The egg yolk broken over the quinoa and kale really brought it to another level. read more

Glorified diner but always fresh food products. Service is ok. Waitstaff is pleasant but must cover many tables as they always seem short on staff. read more

This was our 1st time here and the service was very good. We went for Breakfast. The food was fresh, and the menu was large! Lots of health options too. I ask for a side of gravy and it was tasty but the side was way too small! It came in a tiny tin condiment cup like ketchup or ranch dressing is served in. This is my main complaint. I would definitely go back but they do need to work on the portions of sides when ordered. read more

Always great food. I like trying new items. Coffee is great too. Service is on point. It always crowded so go earlier than you expect to eat. I've always been seated within 15-20 minutes so that's still not bad. read more

Good health food. I love the Cobb Salad. Excellent service, and fair pricing. Their hours are too short. They only serve breakfast and lunch. read more

We discovered this great place to eat on our way home from Florida. I sure hope the chain comes to New York some day. Great healthy choices in the menu. They had me at crepes which were stuffed with fresh fruit and had organic yogurt on top. The portions were so huge that I had to take my cranberry muffin home with with me. Great service. It kind of reminded me if a Panera Bread where you get table service. The only thing missing was the calorie count on the menu but you can access that from their website. read more

First Watch - We discovered this great place to eat on our way home from Florida. I sure hope the chain comes to New York one day. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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Had Chicken Pesto Quinoa! Just as good for takeout as dining in! Very pleased! Always consistent service! I love the Kale cooler too‼

Ive gone to First Watch in a couple different cities in Florida but none of them compare to this one. The staff is always super friendly and accommodating (even giving my grandmother a kids size dish instead of a full adult dish). Their coffee is good and they have great healthy options. Literally saw the (I assume) manager run outside to close the umbrellas when it was raining. They just do a great job overall read more

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

The water is low in calories, which makes it great for people like me trying to diet. The service is fast, and like geniuses, they chill the glasses to make it cold. Everyone should take notes. Best of all, the water is affordable, which is very hard to find these days. Depending on the day, service is however very slow at times. The toast is trash, though. Don't get the toast. read more

Once again Coral ( mngr) has the ship steering perfectly. Very efficient and friendly staff. #1 place in Marion Co. for breakfast/ lunch! We've tried them all! read more

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No cafeteria! No coffee place! i can't believe no espresso coffee, latte and cappuccino in First Watch

Eggs Benedict was under cooked. Manager claimed that I ate it all, bc there was nothing but soupy goo and salmon on my plate. Despite the fact that I ordered it without bread. Her attitude was disrespectful. I only wanted to bring it to her attention that raw eggs were being served. read more

First Watch is consistently a great meal. Fresh food (even the Avocados) and many healthy options. I had the breakfast tacos with fruit and engulfed in a giant chocolate chip pancake. The tacos were flavorful, presented well and tasted great! The fruit was fresh and delicious. The pancake was huge and awesome. My friend had the pumpkin pancake and he said it was really good and the chicken Applewood sausage was really good as well. Randi our waitress did a great job. She was attentive and cheerful and didn't miss a beat. Great job Randi. read more

Great Food and AWESOME SCENERY The entire family loved it even with the healthy touches!

Came in on a Sunday at noon for some brunch. Service was backlogged despite the restaurant only being about half full. Not a big deal, we weren't in any particular rush. They even brought out a bowl of fruit for our wait, which was really nice. Our water came out about 15 minutes after us being seated and giving our order. There was junk in both the glasses of water. I sent them back. We were brought two new glasses of water. Same problem. I took a look at the silverware, and it was mostly clean, but at this point, between the wait and their inability to bring out clean water, I didn't trust them to prepare our meal. We left. read more

Great place with really good healthy food! Lots of options on the menu with quality ingredients! The vibe and decor was great! Fast service too! read more

First Watch - Parma Hash and Avocado toast with morning meditation drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Good but price lunch only choice! Nice place inside helpful and happy staff. Very nice selections, easy access to i75 so central. Try the lunch, their specials are great! read more

My daughter and I went for lunch. We were seated at a dirty table and given menus. When no one ever came back to wait on us we left..... It was our First and last time there.... read more

Oh my gosh what a find!! Our drive from Tallahassee to Tampa/Orlando/Boca usually involves a lunch stop at a generic fast food place. No more! Every interaction we had with the staff was so incredibly pleasant. They take to go orders and they are ready really quickly (we were told 10 minutes for ours). The online menu shows the nutritional value of everything so there are no surprises. The quality of the food is incredible. We ordered a veggie burger (delicious), the quinoa bowl (chock full of mushrooms, kale, turkey sausage, and topped off with two eggs), and a side order of the seasonal soup, which was butternut squash bisque. I'm still raving about this bisque to anyone who will listen because it is fantastic! I love that there is a healthy, fast, and delicious food option off of I-75! read more

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

Pretty good, my sister did find a hair in her grits though but the employees were nice

this place is just okay. went for the first time on wednesday morning, not a line so we got sat immediately. the menu is a nice size, not very much traditional options. the sweet tea was unsweet or just didn't have enough sugar, the server was inattentive, and the food was bland. the bacon was hard as a rock, the eggs were dry, & the potatoes were cold. id give it another chance another day but i was not impressed read more

We love this location! Amazing staff and very attentive to customers' needs. Although it gets busy, we get seated right away and service is quick and accurate. Delicious food with good prices, too. We recommend any of the omelettes and fresh juices. We are repeat customers and will keep coming back! read more

Bob Evans is dead to me now. Seriously, for a few bucks more the quality is easily 10 times better. The staff there looked happy and seemed to enjoy their work. That's a good reflection of the management. I'm stopping here from now on every time I pass by. Their coffee is amazing! read more

First Watch is a good breakfast and lunch. It is a bit overpriced but they try to make it a pleasant experience. Would recommend it.

Even though this is a chain, I love this place place! The food is always fresh and tasty, generous but not overly huge portions. The last two times I was here (one time in Gainesville) we ordered the Million Dollar Bacon, and it was amazing, although practically burnt st this location. I often get the avocado toast; it's a reliable classic here, with a perfect balance of salt and pepper. Soups, salads, pancakes, waffles- it's always good! Great selection of breakfast and lunch items, with fresh ingredients. read more

Great spot for heathy tasty breakfast and lunch. One of my coworkers is vegan and this is one of the few spots we could actually find good food for him to eat. Pancakes and quinoa bowl where both tasty. They offer fresh juices- it would've been nice if they were made to order or you could customize them. read more

I love this place for brunch. If i could stop here with my review, I would. 'Nuff said. read more

First Watch - Zmoked salmon and roasted veggie frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

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The food here fresh and visually appealing. I feel the menu is healthy and varied. I have been here for breakfast, but today I was there for lunch. My mother in law and I both got the choose two. She ordered a sandwich and salad and I ordered the soup and salad. The salad comes with the best greens and is lightly dressed. The soup was flavorful and just the right amounts. My mil was thrilled to find green tea as one of her choices. This is a good place with consistent quality. read more

Went with some first timers today. It was excellent! Good, healthy and tasty food! It was very crowded when we got there (11:30AM), even people waiting outside, but we got seated in a good amount of time. The service was excellent! They will definitely come back. :-) read more

First Watch - Superfood quinoa breakfast bowl with a little hot sauce & pepper. Really nice, and filling to just the right level ;-) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ocala, Florida

Out of Towners trying something new. This place! If you have not been. Get up on it! The decor is simple, and very clean. Our server Tiffany is stellar, and should be an example to all servers on how to serve! She's top! The food? Holy moly......the summer special Mexican street corn hash. Yes, please! My table mate had the smoked salmon firtatta. He licked the plate!! We enjoyed the carafe of coffee left on our table, I loved the choices for creamer, and the juice with the turemic ...must try!!! We could not be happier with our decision to try First Watch! We even looked them up in our area and are super pleased that there are 4 locations in our hometown!!! You just created 2 new be-backs. Can't wait to bring friends, and family to our location!! Full belly, very happy customers!! read more

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Different every time I come in, service wise but food is overall pretty good and enjoyable. First time they burnt my friends waffle and they gave it to her for free and another time there was a off smell in the building. read more

Horrible service! I don't ask for much, a simple refill and the food prepared as requested. Nothing came out as I asked. Coffee was empty. She took the order and disappeared. I stick to Berry Fresh in Jupiter read more

First time visit Vegan burger just Ok Salad not so hot I had roast beef sandwich with tomato basil soup Sandwich very small and just average Soup very good I was still hungry I think it's more of a breakfast restaurant Even though the hash is made with sausage and avocados Very good service Nice waitress Looks very clean Thought the prices a little high for smaller portions Ingredients very fresh Might try breakfast I was contacted by Pr person about my review and they were very nice and asked me to give them another try, so I stopped today for breakfast I had the corned beef hash, it had a little bbq sauce on top, thought that was a little strange, but I actually liked it The toast wasn't very dark But all in all not bad My girlfriend had a veggie omelet She thought the eggs were from a container as opposed to fresh The feta cheese made it more of a Greek omelet Not sure why it came with plain greens on the side Here again there are many positives, clean restroom and restaurant, service fast, and waitresses very pleasant Because we're both excellent cooks my reviews are tough and everyone's tastes are different But I find some of the fresh ingredients a big plus, compared to other generic restaurants in the area They always seem busy and I hope there successful read more

During our latest trip to Orlando for field hockey, my daughter's team, unfortunately, didn't make it to the final day's medal round. Fortunately, this allowed us to visit my parents in Ocala for brunch and a little hanging out. I let my Mom choose the place we'd eat and she quickly decided on First Watch, saying "everything there is delicious and nice and fresh". I was skeptical...I always am when it comes to food. Thankfully, I never let my skepticism get in the way of a potentially great find. I didn't know this was an actual chain until I read the other reviews while writing this...and I decided I don't care because this place makes some pretty good food. I will say the place is a little tight, especially when you have someone in a wheelchair...and I wasn't pleased with the wait, but it turned out to be worth it. The menu isn't your normal chain breakfast fare. I had the Trifecta (2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, and a pecan multigrain pancake) which was exactly what I needed and was pretty filling-lots of pecans and great bacon. The multigrain pancakes took a few bites to get used to since I usually have buttermilk pancakes, but they were good. My wife had the Chikichanga -get this- an omelette with white meat chicken, chorizo, green chilies, cheddar and jack cheeses, avocado, onions and rolled in a tortilla then topped with sour cream...ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I got ONE taste and wanted more...I'm still thinking about it. My Dad had an omelette with the kitchen sink (The Works), Mom had an awesome Belgian Waffle withe some nice fresh puréed berries and two eggs, and the kids loved their eggs and pancakes. My daughter, oddly enough, ordered Italian Wedding soup with her breakfast and didn't really like it...but I thought it was delish... The food was better than good, but I wouldn't call it great with just this one try...I need a larger sampling size. The service was ok and could have been better (c'mon young pretty waitress, how about a smile?!?), but I'm gonna give them a pass because he place was packed with post-church seniors looking for brunch. I think the place is still working out the bugs in their service, so until next time they get three stars and not four. read more

I had driven by First Watch many times in the past thinking it was a health clinic or a watch store. The small font under the sign which says daytime cafe was hard to see when driving through SR 200. For this reason I had never checked it out. My sister had suggested it for brunch. We went with our family on a Sunday and it was really busy! We were first seated inside on the hightop tables but it was extremely cold so we asked for a table outside. Everything looked delicious on the menu but was sad to hear they had no biscuits :( I tried both their blueberry and pumpkin pancakes--both delicious!!! So was their cherry chicken quinoa! And this is coming from someone who isnt a big fan of quinoa. I ordered the turkey and avocado eggs benedict which was also delicious and freshly made. So happy to see that this breakfast restaurant offers a healthy alternative! read more