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    First Watch

    4.1 (36 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Healthy Drink
    Candace B.

    Service was quick and the food was good. We went on Mother's Day and even when it was busy we still got a seat in a reasonable time. They have breakfast items based off of the season.

    Morning Meditation
    Chelitta

    A friend and I decided to grab a quick lunch. Our waitress took our orders and our food came out promptly .We both ordered the same dish with different fresh fruit drinks. I ordered the Kale Tonic! It was delightful my friend ordered the morning meditation. I loved it so much, didn't get a chance to take a photo. However, I wanted to try the other on the way home. It was great as well! The fresh juices are amazing! I loved the Monterey club as well! The avocado gave it a different flavor, but I would surely grab it again! This was my first time trying different things on the menu, I wasn't disappointed!!!! Looking forward to trying other menu items!!!

    Lennea B.

    Mid.... customer service HORRIBLE. The manager unaccommodating. The food was good .... A step up from ihop .... I didn't get food pics due to starving bcus of how long it took to seat altho we had call ahead seating and the kitchen bringing the food we had to eat and cash out fast

    Inside wall
    Chanel L.

    I enteree the wait list online. Came into the establishment to check in and was taken to a table right away. The food came out quickly and hot. I've been to several First Watches and tend to get the same meals. I enjoyed the service and my meal. The patron noise was at a minimum and enjoyable. Ill return

    Condiments
    Ravon H.

    Stopped in for breakfast with my father today. It's conveniently located in the Mills Run Shopping center near the Costco. It was a random rainy Tuesday morning so it was not crowded at all. I was able to get a spot right by the front door. There was not wait to be seated at all. This location has a coffee bar and some outdoor seating. Of course today the outside area was closed due to weather. The waitress came by and took our drink orders. She was very friendly and nice. After brining out some water and the coffee we ordered she took our drink orders. The food was ready pretty quickly. We both ordered the Trifecta breakfast from the favorites section of their menu. It comes with two eggs made to order, a waffle or pancake, and your choice of breakfast meat. We both had the waffle but I went with the chicken sausage patties while my father selected the bacon. Food was good. The waffles were not as firm or crunchy as I would prefer but overall it was good. Eggs and chicken sausage were good too. The prices are reasonable and the service was great.

    Hot chocolate
    Patrise S.

    Though this is a chain, I really enjoyed this location. The staff was truly accommodating. Sunday afternoons are busy, yet the staff kept updating us until we were seated. While waiting, a customers order was truly delayed. Upon investigation, it seems that the order was lost. Their order was comped and credit was given. We were impressed. The food is consistently good. The decor was also nice.

    Morning meditation
    Gina R.

    After having been sick with intense nausea and a lingering migraine since Wednesday of last week, getting out to enjoy this scrumptious meal was amazing! Everything was fresh, yummy, and more than enough. This First Watch location is a bit small for the volume of business they receive, but consistently, staff to include management and our server, Tiffany was great! Because the morning motivation is made with ginger and other deliciousness, the ginger quickly settled my stomach. Upon leaving and knowing I couldn't ever recreate the dish the way it was made there, I stopped by the grocery store and purchased chicken sausage and avocado along with the artisan bread to make the toast. Since being home, I've eaten off this dish twice more. I'll definitely be back to visit again soon!!

    Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos with black beans
    Kevin S.

    Our 1st experience at First Watch. The place was clean and the staff friendly. The menu surprised me and I expected the standard breakfast fare. Lots of healthy options. We started with a Kale Tonic Juice, great apple and cucumber flavor. For breakfast I got farm stand tacos, pico on the side. Scrambled egg, chorizo, cheese and Cajun chicken with avocado. It worked and with the side of black beans I was set. My wife went with the Healthy Turkey Omelette, egg whites, turkey, spinach, onions and feta. Not your usual combos but they both worked. You pay by QR code at the table or at the door. We'll be back soon.

    French toast with million dollar bacon
    Simone L.

    We went to eat here on Juneteenth and they were packed. I used the mobile app and joined the waitlist, then checked in once I got there. It was only about a 20 minute wait. They texted me when our table was ready. The food came out fairly quick and was yummy. The coffee was good too. Hubby had the watermelon drink which was very refreshing. The only issue we had was that the waitress never came back once we got our food to check on us, ask if we needed drink refills. We actually had to flag down another waitress to ask for a box and the check. Meanwhile, we could see our waitress standing around behind the scenes. Not sure what that was about.

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    Lashanda L.

    My second visit to this location in a Tuesday morning found it empty. I started as the only one customer and I'm not mad about that. Upbeat Music played in the background. Food came out quickly. Slowly customers trickled in. The BEC was tasty, spicy, and arrived stuffed with egg, bacon, cheese, peppers, arugula and sauce between toasted buttery sourdough bread. The heat from the spicy sauce sat nicely on my tongue. If you don't like spicy, this would be better served to you without the sauce. On the side was a lightly dressed green salad. My server asked if I was ok with it and I said yes, but I could have done without it.

    Bar seating
    Ariel T.

    Atmosphere This cafe had a modern rustic look and it was accompanied by fitting music that wasn't super loud. The noise level inside the establishment was decent as you could still hear the music and other people around but still enjoy your own conversation. The inside was well lit as it had a lot of windows to let in natural lighting. There was plenty of varied types of seating offered as there was bar, booth, table with chairs, and outdoor seating available. The service was good as we were seated immediately and checked on throughout our meal a fair amount. Food Biscuit and turkey gravy 7/10 This was a side order that consisted of a big fluffy biscuit that was covered in plenty of turkey gravy. It had plenty of turkey sausage bits in the gravy but the gravy was very peppery for my taste. Honey chipotle chick hash 8.5/10 This entree can be found on their fall menu. It was a well seasoned entree and it included a variety of vegetables and fluffy scrambled eggs. You could taste the honey chipotle flavor on the chicken, however, there were not a lot of chicken pieces found throughout the dish. Besides that note, it was a very filling entree. Tri-fecta 9/10 This was an entree found on their original menu. You can personalize this dish in many ways but I got a belgian waffle, two over easy eggs, and bacon. The waffle was topped with a huge scoop of butter and served with a warm berry compote, which was absolutely delicious, and an additional bottle of warmed maple syrup. The waffle was light and fluffy and the eggs and bacon were well cooked. My only wish was that there was an option to get an addition waffle for a deal as I would've loved another waffle to enjoy both the maple syrup and warm berry compote more.

    11'11'2024 Breakfast !! Fresh Seasoned Potatoes, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, and Trifecta.
    Jada C.

    11'11'2024 1st of many visits !! First Watch, we welcome you w open arms !! Hubby and I visited at 8am. This place was ready for company! We were seated immediately. Greeted and assisted by Manuel. Manuel was great! He was pleasant and kind. Our order came out quickly, and perfect. We ordered the following. Fresh Seasoned Potatoes - Great consistently. A little too salty. Hardwood Smoked Bacon - Perfectly cooked and crispy. Trifecta - Turkey Sausage, Eggs w American Cheese, and Waffle. AMAZING !! I also grabbed a waffle and a side of bacon to take home to son. He devoured this food. He loved it !! We will definitely return asap !! What a great addition to Mill Run !!

    Mint Mocha Iced Coffee
    Jordan J.

    A new First Watch opened in Owings Mills! The staff were attentive & friendly, the food came fast, and the check came quickly (pay when you are ready by QR or at the register) Mint Mocha Iced Coffee Carrot Cake & Pecan Pancake Million Dollar Potatoes It is very sunny first thing in the morning, I hope they end up getting some blinds or shades. It makes the middle 4-6 tables unusable.

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