First Watch is a.l.w.a.y.s a good idea. Yes, they're usually slammed, but they're worth the wait. Their rotating specials are always have fun and unique options and their house-made juices a like life in a glass. My absolute favorite menu item is the Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl. Soooo many tasty things all in one dish read more

At this West Omaha location, we were waiting 15 minutes before a table opened up this morning. Once this delay was over, everything was at warp speed. The server was prompt with the menus, my coffee, and taking our breakfast order. Within 5 minutes, the food actually arrived. The Eggs Benedict had a lighter tasting hollandaise and the eggs were poached well, not overcooked at other breakfast places. The coffee was a strong medium blend which I prefer for morning alertness. The service was excellent and the food was good. It is more of a fresher tasting selection compared to a greasy spoon diner. read more

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People love it, I don't think it's that great. Food is an upgrade from Dennys but far from unique or impressive. Don't get me wrong, I've had good meals there - but nothing unique read more

First Watch is a modern breakfast restaurant that focuses on lighter, healthier breakfast offerings. It's very different from many of the pure diners that you see in Omaha and the menu/portion sizing/ingredients are all quite different (than say, a place like 11 worth Cafe). All in all, I enjoyed my 'The Works' omelette (basically an omelette with everything in it). It's pretty hard to screw up an omelette and it was probably slightly above average. I think I like wheatfields omelette a bit more; but the value is better at First Watch. The Farmhouse skillet hash was well done and I enjoyed the entire combination of the potatoes, avocado, egg, and bacon. Most of the dishes were fairly well done and I have few complaints. I actually think that Over Easy a mile away is a somewhat comparable restaurant (I like O.E. a bit more). If you go to First Watch, go there knowing you'll have some healthier/smaller portions but the food won't be much different than your normal spot. The value was fair. Expect to pay $10 per plate and be full after you are done (but not so full that you need a leftovers box like you would at 11 worth). I would say that First Watch is solidly in the middle category of breakfast places in Omaha. It's behind saddle creek breakfast club and 11worth Cafe (for varying reasons), but it's clearly ahead of IHOP, Egg & I (which this actually took the location of), and Village Inn. I would put it ahead of some other places in Omaha as well, such as Vidlaks. read more

Very good food! Lots of options (some healthier for me) but still appealing to my boyfriend.

I really like this place! The food is fresh and delicious always! The decor is super adorable! My issues with this place consistently have had been with the service. There always seems to be a big lag from when I get seated to being greeted. Sometimes I can appreciate a leisurely approach but it makes me wonder if they know I haven't been waited on. My favorites are the morning meditation and the avocado toast with poached eggs. They usually do a good job with a runny yoke on the eggs but sometimes it is a little more done than I would prefer. I love their lemon curd pancakes too! Those will satisfy you for two meals, if you can make it that far, they are large but so good!! My kiddos really enjoy their sides of fruit and eggs pretty consistently. I've ventured out of the breakfast menu a few times for lunch and the sandwich and salad combo was pretty delicious!!! Nothing here is ever bad and relatively fairly priced so I will for sure keep coming back. read more

First Watch - Roast beef and havarti sandwich with butternut squash soup- so good!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I loved that this place has such amazing food after doing a revamp of the decor and menu. My friends and I decided to come here for a Sunday brunch and we were not disappointed! The service was great. We got our drinks quickly and he was very attentive. I like how the menu has a variety of different foods. I know it is a breakfast joint, but the amount of option available is refreshing. I got the breakfast tacos with homefries. I was nervous at first because it said Mexican seasoning, and i've gone to other places that advertise the same- it doesn't not taste like it. However, everything on the plate was seasoned nicely. The tacos had eggs, chorizo, cheese and avocado. The side I got was homefries and they were not deep fried and still crispy! I love the new decor and the new menu. I think it adds a bit of elegance without costing like it is a fancy brunch spot. I cannot wait to go back! read more

First Watch - The breakfast tacos! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is definitely one of the best breakfast places I have been to in Omaha! Went here on a Sunday morning around 10am, and we were able to get sat right away. Very clean and well decorated. It is a place I would bring guests if they came to town to visit. We had a great server, her name Carmen. She was super helpful and was able to suggest some very tasty options. I had a special, the chicken Chimichurri hash and my girlfriend had the healthy turkey. My meal was AMAZING!!! It was layered, potatoes, chicken and then topped with over medium poached eggs! Drooling thinking about it now.... the healthy turkey omelette was pretty good as well. Not drenched in butter and oil and well balanced with the spinach and tomatoes. Overall 10/10!!! Highly recommend read more

First Watch - Healthy turkey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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The food and service is great, and their rewards program is wonderful! Just be prepared for longer waits and louder crowds on the weekends since it is a VERY popular brunch spot. read more

I'm a big fan of First Watch. They have a more interesting breakfast menu then just about anyone else around town. The food is always enjoyable. This location did not disappoint. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. Though you should probably skip the sweet decadent french toast and be more reasonable with the salad and omelet. No military discount is a bummer but they have occasional coupons. read more

First Watch - Huevos rancheros tostadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This place is a great breakfast chain. Highly recommended is your are interested in good food, healthy options and a lot of variety.

Visited a few days ago with my friend and saw my older 2 star review! This visit merited an upgrade and update. It wasn't very busy but service at times was slow, like when we were trying to leave, but they were shorthanded. Our waitress was one of the most friendly I've had in a long time and everything was to our satisfaction that was in her control. My friend and I both ordered the same thing, an omelet, and thought they were a little dry. I joked that probably that meant they were at least real eggs after recently hearing how another popular breakfast place uses some kind of psuedo egg mix with pancake mix for their omelets. My friend suggested we add hollandaise sauce to ours so we asked the waitress for some. This was a minor mistake, the hollandaise was super lemony in flavor. Not what you'd expect. It didn't make the omelets inedible but they definitely weren't the best. But hey, that was also kind of our fault for not trying the sauce first before adding it!!! read more

First time coming here, lovely experience. The atmosphere is rustic, very aesthetic and it's a large place so there's no crowding. I ordered the BLTE and it was AMAZING. It's basically a BLT + an egg. Good bread, great eggs and it came out fairly fast. The tomato soup seemed like it was probably canned, so I wasn't a big fan. My girlfriend ordered the sweet honey pecan salad and said the dressing was warm and it was the best salad she's eaten. We were shocked, "how can a salad be SO good?" The kale tonic juice was super fresh and tasty, I'm starting to crave them everyday. Service was normal, and it was a lovely brunch. read more

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I'm happy First Watch opened this new location out west. I've been to the 72nd and Pacific location several times and always enjoyed the food. It was always so busy there, but worth the wait. Today was the grand opening of First Watch on 168th and West Center. They had plenty of workers today, to help with the flow of their first day. We were instantly greeted and had the door opened for us as we walked in. It was busy (considering there's a Husker home game at 11am), but we were seated right away. Even though it was obvious some servers were still getting the hang of things (which is understandable), the service was friendly, quick and efficient. Only difference here is you pay at the cashier up front versus with the server at the other location. Today I tried the Fall Special "Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast" which came with two eggs, chicken apple sausage and one large pumpkin pancake. Everything was fresh and tasty. This is a great place with plenty of healthy options for breakfast/brunch. Excellent food and service as always, glad First Watch finally opened a location out west! read more

First Watch - Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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First Watch Daytime Cafe is a cute little place on busy 168th street in an ever growing plaza of retail and food businesses. It's an older plaza with a newer identity that reflects the growing vision of Omaha's "West O" and an extension of Legacy/Lakeside, and serves as an wonderful option for business lunches, brunches and breakfasts, as well as serve the neighborhood. Seating wise, it's pretty big for a cafe, and the space reminds me of a nice Panera, although the food menu reflects a much better array of choices. They have so many options that would satisfy a greasy spoon lover, health nut, and trendy eater. I can see how some could complain that that flavors are not as intense, I do feel like they pay attention to the grease, sodium and fats here. It's definitely not a greasy spoon diner in umami respect, but you'll leave feeling a lot better about yourself and the tastes and portions are still adequate in my opinion. Also, they have morning cocktails and a few fresh pressed juices to choose from, which I like a lot. Service was friendly but minimal, with the check dropped at our table shortly after we got our food. The atmosphere was cheery, quiet, and really a mix of types of patrons. Highlights on the menu for me so far include the avocado toast (very reminiscence of California), their sausage and gravy benny, griddles, etc, and the eggs Florentine benedict. There is obviously a lot more ground to cover with this menu, and I look forward to future visits. read more

This cute farm to table establishment has many locations in Nebraska. The vibe is farmhouse modern and very welcoming. If you're a fan of coffee you're going to love this spot - they brew a carafe just for you. Only downfall I would've preferred some organic half and half opposed to the non-dairy options they offer (which is great for those that need that). My option was creamer in those mini plastic cups. I ordered the works omelette with Udis gluten-free toast (with no additional charge) and it came with a side of fresh greens - my fav!! Service was quick and friendly will be my breakfast spot when visiting Nebraska! read more

First Watch - Works omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Unique and interesting food and drinks. Staff is always fun and friendly and I've never been disappointed

Vibe: very modern looking place with fast service Food: Eggs Benedict is not good. Two poached eggs on a toast with some greens on the side - very bland and basic. Something you could make it at home for $2. Avoid eggs benedict at all cost, it's not worth the $10 & won't fill you up. I'm going to try something new next time. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Food was good and service was nice. Turkey links are an 'acquired' taste and not my favorite, but the chicken sausage was a nice alternative. Price is high but a nice first date spot to chat over coffee and a nice brunch. read more

Food is great! Love the home-y, locally grown feel. Love that they have good dietary options. Slightly expensive, but good quality food. Service is good. read more

If you are looking for a healthier option for breakfast this is a great place to give a try. The menu is full of options ranging from semi traditional to trendy. The restaurant is always packed, but the food arrives to the table in a timely fashion. In my personal opinion, the price to food option is a little steep. Not overly expensive, but pricier than some competitors. Overall a solid dining choice. read more

First Watch - Biscuits with Turkey Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

One of my favorite brunch spots! Service is great, food is priced average and the menu has breakfast and lunch items. Their breakfast menu is traditional and creative with tasty omelets or lemon ricotta pancakes! Must try: million dollar bacon (I'm not kidding, this is worth every penny!), kale apple fresh squeezed juice and the avocado toast! I think it's better than Over Easy read more

My server this morning at the one on 180th and Dodge was so attentive and pleasant. She apparently really likes what she does because she made me feel so welcome. Oh, and my salmon eggs Benedict were pretty tasty. 5 stars all day. read more

Awesome food and great service! Only regret is that they aren't open for supper!!! The pecan salad was to die for! My husband had the skillet and wasn't disappointed. Also love you can get on the wait list via the app! read more

First Watch - Farmers Skillet! Yum!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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This restaurant is so fun to eat at with family. They all end up with the classics or a Belgian waffle when I indulge in a skillet. Kris is my favorite server... she had to pull kitchen duty last time we were in and had a great server. read more

Waited over five minutes to be served and had to ask for our waitress. The waitress explained she was busy in the back. Ordered our breakfast. The bacon we ordered did not arrive until after our meal was served. Had to ask for syrup for the pancakes. And had to ask for the bacon. Asked to talk to the manager and the manager never came to talk to us. It seemed our meal was pieces together. My wife asked something about her order and the server was in a hurry to get away. And she had to ask for the sour cream. Then we waited for over five minutes for the bill. The waitress stated the bill was being fixed. All they did was take the bacon off. The food had no taste. Very disappointed as we usually eat breakfast here 1-2 times a month. Maybe it was just this location. They weren't even that busy. read more

First watch is my favorite place to brunch! The aesthetic is elevated and gives me City brunch vibes. The food is elevated from your regular eggs and bacon as they serves there entrees with mixed green sides. I go out of my way on a regular basis to stop in for their morning meditation drink. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I have been here twice in the past couple months for a day date. It's a great brunch place- super busy on the weekends but worth the wait. We've enjoyed the skillets, blueberry pancakes and Cobb salad. All excellent! read more

Our favorite breakfast joint in Nebraska. Clean, modern decor, great food made with fresh ingredients, and daily specials. The menu offers plenty of healthy options, though I wonder how healthy it is if it tastes this good. You won't be disappointed here. read more

My server was top notch! So friendly in a busy place. The kale tonic is super delicious!!! Highly recommend it after a bad ass kickboxing session!!!! Lol. Tried the avocado toast for the first time. Omg I'm hooked. I also had the salmon eggs Benedict. Everything was delicious. I will return. The online checkin on yelp works fantastic!!!!! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Never disappointed in first watch! A little bit on the pricer side for a enjoyable breakfast in town, but the food has never disappointed any of us. I usually order a traditional-breakfast and the eggs are always nice and fluffy, bacon cooked properly and toast never disappoints. I generally order mine with water to drink, the coffee drinkers we usually dine with never complain about the coffee. The place can get pretty busy on a Saturday/Sunday morning so be expected to wait if you arrive at that 9:45-11:00 rush timeframe. The waiting area isn't very big so it oftentimes gets very crowded with little room to move around or even get through when trying to exit. This is especially bad when the weather isn't favorable. We usually try to hit the place earlier in the morning and beat the rush. We've never been dissatisfied with he service we receive. read more

Trendy place with some healthier choices. I obviously ordered the wrong thing. Biscuit & Gravy with alleged Savory Turkey Sausage gravy. There was nothing large enough to taste or bite into, more like dust or grit, and no savor whatsoever. The biscuit (singular) was ultra thin and dense, did not even taste fresh. Awfully disappointing. The cook was unfamiliar with "scrambled LIGHT" eggs, came out hard and dry, and the portion was scant enough to make one wonder if someone had sampled a bite. The seasoned potatoes were bland and overall the smallish portions and lack of quality didn't match the $11 price tag. Finally, the Bloody Mary was just odd for what little taste it had. Could not quite figure out what they were going for, but it was like a bloody mary in looks only. For my money, I'll go somewhere else. read more

Busy, but that's because it's so good! Love their speciality drinks, bacado omelette, and million dollar bacon!

I knew this place would be good as soon as I walked in and needed to wait lol. I'm new to the area and yelp is my best friend for everything out here so let me help you! The waits are quick! There is water and coffee for you while you wait for 5-15 minutes and better yet if you have no wait there is awesome servers ready to get you seated and started with drinks! The menus are super cute I wish they had pictures but that's why you have yelp! I totally forgot my servers name because I was so intrigued by the food. I had the pumpkin pancake and my bf had the chorizo and chili omelet that was a good size! Got me so full!! He thought he would only finish half as well and ended up finishing the whole thing. All in all very happy with my experience. And I'll be back for more pumpkin pancakes!! read more

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this place is trying way too hard to be hip. Service was very slow. I just want a great, wholesome breakfast like they serve at Leavenworth café. Don't try to be so trendy, just cook good food. I knew I was in trouble when the water was served in mason jars. read more

I don't understand the 13 previous reviewers of this place, but this is NOT a five star restaurant. It is good enough, but it is not great. I do note that the menu and food is much better than when I last ate at another First Watch two years ago. I had a fancy ham and cheese sandwich with tasty sauce along with a salad. But what I don't get is no ice with the water. Is this a Euro or Millennial thing? Nice decor. read more

Been here twice now, and I'm already a fan! The Chickichanga was a standout for me. (Whipped eggs with spicy chicken, chorizo sausage, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla.) Order it - you'll thank me later. It's also served with seasoned potatoes, which were surprisingly so good. I've also had the Smoked Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Frittata (Smoked Sockeye Salmon, house-roasted shallots and tomatoes topped with Parmesan cheese, a chive cream drizzle and fresh herbs with ciabatta toast) & the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl. Both were delicious! I can honestly say I had no complaints - food or service-wise. And it's adequately priced which is always a plus! read more

Worst shrimp and grits ever. Very salty. The grits were lumpy. The waitress disappeared. Just a horrible experience. read more

First Watch - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Best breakfast I've had in awhile! try the avocado on toast and no matter what else you get, order a pancake, service was outstanding, and in these trying times of getting help, that's saying something. read more

Favorite breakfast place. Good service food and ambiance. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.