We decided to try First Watch, based on a recommendation from someone at our hotel. I always say that an experience, whether at a hotel, restaurant or anyplace else depends on different factors, such as what one orders, the hotel room assigned, and often, even the location, as some places have multiple sites. We ate the City Lake Pointe location. I will say that prices were pretty fair for a touristy location, not far from Sea World, and they had a great, diverse menu. First, I'll tell you about the good stuff. My husband was with me and we each ordered a beverage. He had the Tropical Sunrise, which had a blend of mango, pineapple, strawberry and lime. He loved it and couldn't stop talking about it. I had the Spiked Lavender Lemonade, described on the menu as New Amsterdam 5X Distilled Vodka, lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender. I also loved my drink and kept remarking about it. I'd order that drink, time and time again and I'm sure my husband would get his again as well. For our main dishes, my husband had The Works omelet, which included ham, bacon, sausage, house-roasted cremini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with cheddar and Monterey jack, topped with sour cream. First of all, he likes mushrooms but the ones in his omelet were whole, rather than appetizingly chopped, so he was disgusted. He also hates sour cream and said he should have asked them to withhold that. I had the Chile Chorizo omelet and felt let down since I couldn't really taste the chorizo, which is usually very flavorful, and there were too many chilies, and too spicy for me. The omelets come with whole grain artisan toast with all-natural house preserves (I loved this!) and lightly dressed organic mixed greens. We opted out of the greens in favor of the potatoes with onions, which were nicely seasoned but a bit too hard for our tastes. My husband also wanted to try the Million Dollar Bacon - Four slices of their signature hardwood smoked bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle. It was FAR too sweet for both of us and also lacked the crispness we were expecting. I detest floppy bacon. Overall, First Watch was a mixed bag for us, often too much of this or too little of that. I'm thinking we both should have selected different entrees. We went in with plans to get the crab avocado toast or one of the delicious-sounding Benedicts (me); or the more traditional plates, like the Trifecta of waffles, eggs and bacon (husband). We'd likely return for the drinks or with friends but would definitely order different entrees. read more

We had our morning breakfast from First Watch two days out of 4 days in Orlando and I loved the harvest bowl at this place. There is always a wait here no matter you come on a weekday or weekend. We arrived at 8:30 on a Friday and it was packed and we had to wait for 40 mins to be seated. You can also reserve a table online or order for pickup which I felt was pretty convenient. We ordered the morning harvest bowl which had chia seed pudding with coconut milk and almond butter toast on the sides, Italian omelette and chocolate chip pancakes. I also ordered freshly squeezed juice and one coffee. They have a huge pot of coffee for the table and it's unlimited refills which is quite good. I loved the harvest bowl but didn't like the almond butter toast as it seemed too dry and it didn't seem a good combo with chia pudding. The omlette was ok not the greatest but definitely diff and a lil sour due to Italian herbs. The most disappointing thing for me was the pancakes as I could smell the egg yolk in it even when the plate was far away from me. I have an aversion towards egg yolks and the smell which messed up my dine in experience here. The juice ordered came half filled with ice which seemed weird when you call something an immunity booster. They should have asked me if I wanted ice on my juice or not. Will definitely visit again but will probably get a takeout as it's more convenient and safer during these times. read more

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Cute place to get some healthy (or healthier) breakfast meals. Although arriving, the place to pay and the place to request a table was the same, it does create a little congestion right at the door, but once we were seated, it was a great experience. The menu mostly looks like good, filling options, but I went with the power up wrap on the "healthier side" menu, which was a good egg white/turkey/veggie wrap with fresh fruit. I actually felt really food but in a good way (instead of feeling heavy, lethargic after some breakfast meals). Coffee was also good, served in a small pot for the table but we were able to get a refill on this. The place definitely seems to cater to the hipster/granola crowd, but for a change of pace from a sugary pancake breakfast, it was reasonably priced for good food for calories. read more

First Watch - Power wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was really delicious and fresh but the service needs a tune up. We arrived to find a 30 minute wait for breakfast on a Wednesday morning around 10am- the staff were nice about it when I checked back in on a table. We had one member in the party on a tight timeframe so we were able to order her meal on the quicker side as soon as we were seated. The servers were pleasant but way over worked. We did have a main server who was very pleasant, but so many others would come and go to drop off food or drinks and then never be seen again. So if we asked them for something small (like a to-go container or straw or napkins) they'd say ok and then just disappear into the ether, never to be seen again. They need to hire more staff! As for food. Really, really fresh and tasty. The fresh juice drinks were real juice and not cheap powder. My smoked salmon was the tops and reasonably priced. My handsome date had an avocado egg sandwich that he really liked. My daughter had the chia seed bowl and loved every bite. Great place for a fresh breakfast. read more

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I had breakfast here and it was so good! The chia pudding was probably the best I've had and I've been trying to replicate it at home ever since with no luck. Our server was very nice and made a subsitution for me with no issues at all. The service was a bit slow so I don't recommend coming here if you're in a rush. I'm not from the area but if I was this would totally be my new breakfast place. read more

First Watch - Chia pudding and avacado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The French toast was really good. Eggs were a little dry and the veggie burger tasted like it was frozen so I would recommend you skip it. read more

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

This location has gone down the dump. I'd rather drive the extra 10 minutes and go to the First Watch on International Drive. The last 3 times has been horrible. Their food quality and presentation as well as their service is just plain bad. After yesterday's breakfast that's the last I'll be coming here. You'd think being in the Dr. Phillips location their food quality and service will be top notch, NOPE. read more

First Watch - What came out after I returned those old eggs they tried to serve - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Loved this place for a nice sit down breakfast. Came here for breakfast and was amazed at their breakfast choices. Good was very good and pretty big portions. I got the morning meditation juice and a iced coffee which I needed to get a takeaway cup for. The juice was delicious. I ordered the ricotta pancake and a side of eggs. I couldn't finish even half the pancake because they were pretty large. Hubby got an omelette with cheese and vegetables which looked delicious as well. The sandwiches and power bowls looked good too but I found this place near the end of our Orlando trip so wasn't able to try them. Perhaps next time we are in the area we'll definitely come back. read more

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So I am going to give my most open opinion to the whole ordeal, not just the food, but the experience. First, there was a 40 min wait for a table, I normally don't wait 40 minutes for a table but the wife wanted to try this well recommended place. After we where showed to our table, the waitress seemed preoccupied with something else, she sat at the end of the table and literally had to repeat each order 2 or 3 times. Food arrived (took about 15-20 minutes) everything looked great! I am going to say, food for the most part, very good, can't really say excellent because for me, the price seemed expensive for breakfast. But I will say, I tried a little of everything and all of them where very good. Waitress never came back for drinks refill only to bring the bill, never telling me that I had to go pay at the counter, so I probably sat down waiting for her to take my cc for about 5 minutes..... In any case, the idea is a healthy diner breakfast place, that is why the high prices. Probably if they better the service and wait time they could have gotten a 4 or 5 stars. It's a place to try out at least once, but for me that is the last time.... food was very good but nothing that I would say, "oh I would love to have this again" read more

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Wonderful brunch with a group of friends. We ordered the carnitas burrito special and ricotta lemon pancakes, it was delicious! The burrito was savory and filling and the pancakes we had as dessert were fluffy and flavorful. The service was good and the food didn't take long to arrive. I would recommend this spot especially for those looking for something good and healthy. read more

First Watch - Carnitas burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great food and service. Outdoor seating and fairly quiet, even with the traffic. Farmhouse breakfast is a must have ! read more

Excellent lunch, delicious food, well-prepared, great and friendly service! Busy but attentive staff and expedient kitchen. We will be back.

The spot for breakfast or brunch! What did I get I got the trifecta breakfast with a waffle, 2 overlays eggs and Chicken sausage. The eggs were tasty and also the sausage was great! Not usually a fan of breakfast sausages but this was good. The waffle however, didn't seem like it was freshly made, it had lost its crunchiness. My mother got the skillet with egg and toast. I tried some of it and for most part it was good. Definitely didn't expect them to use that type of potato, I was expecting red potatoes. Environment This was in Dr Phillip strip mall plaza. There is plenty of parking. They have outdoor seating, there is a reasonable amount of indoor seating. It is quite busy but the turn around is very quick. Shouldn't be waiting too long Niceness of the staff They were busy and the server took some time to get to our table, what I like is that the hostess came over to make sure they took our drink order! So we weren't waiting too long. Overall they were nice despite it being busy Dollar It was decent pricing. The Trifecta was $9.99 and the skillet was 10.99. Not bad. Yes? Yes, I have been to other First watch locations. Definitely a choice for breakfast if needed! #WendyWanders read more

Service was excellent! The food looks better than it tastes. The yogurt parfait taste like a cheap yogurt, the fruit combination didn't make much sense, it overall had a funky taste. The blueberry muffin was way too sugary tasting. My boyfriend couldn't taste the cheese in his roast beef sandwich and his soup tasted like a watered down broccoli cheddar type of soup. A plus for presentation and C plus for taste. read more

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First Watch is an incredible breakfast location! The food is always full of flavor and never disappoints. This restaurant shows how well things can be done when the focus is one one type of food instead of trying to have a huge expansive menu full of different ideas. I would recommend any of the egg scrambles, as each one has something specific that I enjoy. Pictured is the Farmhouse, which is my personal favorite since it includes avocado. I have never had a bad experience with this entree and would get it each time, if there weren't exceptional seasonal choices that pique my interest. read more

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

We had Mathew as our server, dude was awesome! He was fast, funny, and made breakfast easy. The food was awesome, first watch doesn't disappoint. We had Breakfast Tacos, French Toast, Eggs, and chocolate chip pancakes! The pictures says it all! ALL GONE! The maple syrup is tasty, and the food came out crazy fast. Thanks for a yummy breakfast, some decent coffee. This is a place to start your day! read more

First Watch - Syrup, chocolate milk and coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Always yummy. Their green drink is so healthy and good. Their is a big variety of breakfast options and are always tasty. Prices are reasonable. I enjoy having breakfast with my family in here. read more

I mean, just look at the pictures! Ooey, gooey dessert like breakfasts to expertly crafted omelettes & turkey sausage gravy with eggs. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, yes, yes & yes! read more

Everything was great! First time visiting while on vacation and will definitely be coming back next time we are in town.

I came on Sunday morning 9am with no wait. The waitress was very nice and attentive. The food came out quickly. I had the trifecta with bacon, scramble eggs and delicious belgian waffle. My friend had the pumpkin pancake. It was huge and she enjoyed it. I will definitely come back! read more

First Watch - Trifecta perfection - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We went on a holiday weekend and it was packed, they still provided awesome service. Great food and great quality. Service with a smile..would definitely recommend. The outdoor seating looked really nice as well. read more

First time here and the experience was pretty good. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly host and put on the waitlist. After a 15 minute wait we were seated. Our server brought me coffee and after a bit of a wait took our food order. We ordered the Tri-Fecta with the Carrot Cake & Pecan Pancakes, the Million Dollar bacon, and the Purple Haze!!! Everything was delicious! The Million Dollar bacon was a perfect combination of sweet and salty! Also, they put real shredded carrots in the pancakes! Yummy!! The purple haze was AMAZING!!! Definitely gotta try it! They lost a point because the server was a bit slow in taking our orders and clearing our table and we never got our grits! When you're seated at a two person tabletop they need to clear your table as soon as they see empty dishes! I was having to combine stuff and stack plates to make room on the table. She came to our table several times and never asked or removed anything. It wasn't until I asked her to take the empty dishes did she do so. The people next to us had to ask her as well! Other than that it was a really good experience! read more

First Watch - Purple Haze - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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All the stars are for the staff in the kitchen. Wow! Even though the place was packed the entire morning, the food coming out of the kitchen was not only beautifully presented but absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. I was even tempted to eat more when I kept on seeing the plates being served around me. The omelets, the bowls, the pancakes, the waffles, the french toasts, the frittatas.... everything looked so good. My veggie omelet ($10) with organic mixed greens and whole grain artisan toast was just delicious. It was filled with good vegetables and nicely presented on my plate. The artisan toast was phenomenal. The coffee (unlimited for $2.79) was smooth and hot. I also enjoyed the fresh juice made daily, kale tonic ($4) made with kale, Fuji apples, cucumber and lemon. Just a great start of my day! My only issue was with the front of the house. This is a very busy restaurant and they did not have enough staff to take care of the volume of people properly. The kitchen has it together but the front needs help. I sat by the communal table and for the entire meal the table was dirty. It had numerous plates with leftover food, dozens of empty glasses and cups, dirty silverware, and around 6 carafes of coffee just empty. It was not pleasant to eat on a dirty table. I sat here for at least 40 minutes and the table was not clean up until I went to pay for my bill. I looked around and they were many dirty tables throughout the restaurant. It not only looks terrible but it is not pleasant to eat in a dirty place. Hopefully, they hire more bussers since the restaurant is always busy and the waiters are not able to manage it properly. Regardless of this hiccup, the staff is very friendly. I truly enjoyed my food so a big round of applause for the kitchen staff and the chefs who prepared the menu and selected the products. Great job!! I will visit again or order to go next time I am in town. read more

First Watch - Great breakfast! Veggie omelet and kale tonic juice. Worth the wait. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great place to eat, service is excellent, managers are on top off everything! We were greeted with Josh who was quick, extremely helpful, he stood out because of how willing he was to help everyone on his team and the guest. Marissa was very kind as well, quick and made sure if there was any small delay she'd communicate it with us. Would definitely recommend, the food was great I highly recommend the elevated egg sandwich. read more

I love First Watch and I'm sure I have other full reviews from locations in Jax. This one was no different! GREAT menu, very nice atmosphere and actually not too busy on a Sunday morning. The location is likely not too busy most days, even the weekends, so it's a great spot to meet friends and family. The server was kind and patient with the kids in our party. I LOVED my market skillet, as always, and can't wait to go back to have another delightful breakfast. read more

I love this place since I started visiting a few years ago and they get better as the years go by. The menu is unique for a breakfast and lunch establishment and the servers are very nice. I've gone to four of their locations and each one serves up a very tasty and enjoyable breakfast. The farmers market is one of my favorites as well as their blueberry pancakes. read more

This meal was ABSOLUTELY amazing! We joined the waitlist online and were sat within 20 minutes. All of the staff were super friendly and our server was very attentive. We had coffee served within the first few minutes of sitting and then ordered cocktails and food very efficiently. Our drinks were served immediately and they were fantastic. Food was quick, hot, and outstandingly delicious. We got the new quesadilla Benedict and the chickichanga. After the meal was done our server brought Togo coffee for us without us asking! HIGHLY recommend this location! read more

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phenomenal food I highly highly highly recommend it if in Orlando went twice since it was very good and the service is on point there

This place was packed... but for a good reason. Wow. The food is simply perfect. You know those TV commercials where they have food stylists make it appear beautiful for tv - well here it actually is. Every fruit in salad bowl was fresh and perfect. Every piece of toast just rightly crisped and cut. Every green in salad was fresh and crisp. We had 4 people eating and every dish was spot on. My Poached eggs with salmon and side salad were absolutely delicious. And although I was stuffed - I could not help peek at other peoples plates and salivate. Decor is relaxing and fun. Service is cheerful and accommodating. Just a great lunch experience for this New Yorker while visiting Orlando read more

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Anytime I am near a First Watch please believe I'm going! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is delicious, fresh, looks just like te photos, and every bite is amazing!!! Don't take my word for it but I'm telling you give it a go! You will be a Happy Camper! Avocado Toast, grits, pancakes (at times there are some seasonal options) try any of them because you will not regret it. Omelettes are super delicious and please know that theirs healthy options on the menu as well. So, First Watch caters to everyone..... o wait listen if you like Mimosa's..... well I'm here to tell you it's super delicious! Avocado Toast Eggs Benedict Lemon Ricotta Traditional Breakfast read more

local brefast，good food and servers！you can try ！cheap price！nice sour cream！good cooktail！

The breakfast was amazing. Past by and decided to check it out. Had the eggs Benedict and was so satisfied after, even the iced coffee was very good and made just right, will be sending everyone over here. read more

Great food, great ambiance and great service! There was a 30-35 minute wait for seating as the place was busy. Once we sat down, we were served hot fresh coffee. I ordered orange juice and the Tri-fecta with lemon ricotta pancakes, over-medium eggs and bacon. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious! The Lemon Ricotta Pancake was definitely a favorite!! I will definitely return and I wish they would open a location in Miami! read more

First Watch - Tri fecta with lemon ricotta pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ohhhh this place has de best breakfast in town, fresh, clean and well sized portions. Everyone should try it. Super recommended for sure we will go back. read more

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Great spot. We came in and got seated immediately (it is a Tuesday morning.) The servers were nice and welcoming. The food took its time but it was worth the wait. We ordered the BLT eggs Benedict, chocolate pancakes, million dollar bacon, the avocado toast, and the pork chili hash. The Benedict is definitely on my top 5 list. Served on a soft bread, the sauce was well made and the avocados were perfectly ripe. The pancakes came with house potatoes and those were seasoned nicely and cooked well. The million dollar bacon was a perfect amount of sweet, crispy, and flavorful. The avocado toast was yummy as well. A good amount of avocado and the eggs came cooked just the way we requested. The chili hash wasn't up to expectation. The pork was a bit dry so it was underwhelming. Hence the 4 stars. Overall, definitely a nice stop for a tasty breakfast n read more

Social distancing is in practice here! Was having some brunch with the ladies. Our service was good. Could have been a bit better. Our server was training another person. The one thing with the service is they brought over the coffee pot where you can refill your own cup however didn't bring enough cream or sugar. They only provided 2 creams for two cups of coffee and just 2 sugars. When we asked for more on the cream and sugar, we were forgotten and had to ask again with the coffee getting cold in the cup. Moving on. Let's talk about the food. My breakfast was the Lemon Ricotta pancakes, ohhhh! They were delicious. I could of used a bit more on the syrup however overall the taste was great. My other companions had no qualms over their choices of entrees. One had the traditional breakfast with a Belgian waffle on the side. The other had a veggie omelette with a side of bacon. The bacon was cooked to perfection with the right amount of crunch. This place is worthy of a repeat visit! See you soon! read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Breakfast was on point easy and delicious the environment was family oriented & clean the service was on point

We've been to First Watch before but never this location. On a Sunday we know the wait would be long so we opted for first available seating which included outside. We were sat right away because we were willing to sit on the patio. They have great big umbrellas that cut down on the direct sunlight. My husband had the Crab Omelette from the summer special menu. He enjoyed every bit! It was full of crab meat and came with greens and oat grain toast. I choose the Bacado omelette off their regular menu. Large chunks of avocado and bacon rolled into an omelette that was topped with a dollop of sour cream. I've never had this particular omelette before but it was fresh and extremely filling. read more

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LOVE me a good breakfast spot, and the place delivers. Everything was super fresh and flavorful. I got a skillet and the Mrs. had the lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was cooked perfect and was flavorful. Or waitress was really friendly and attentive. I love that they just leave the coffee pot on the table. Great place. I'll be back for sure. Lemon Ricotta read more

It's a good alternative to diner breakfast. More upscale and diverse spin on the standard breakfast special. Whole wheat blueberry pancakes served with a warm blueberry compote was delicious. Pancakes were HUGE! read more