Great service, excellent food (especially the blueberry pancakes). Always a friendly and welcoming place. Well worth the price, and trip. If you do get pancakes, please order the real maple syrup, makes a world of difference. read more

This resteraunt was a real treat. As i venture to Palm Harbor to stay in my condo every few months from Seattle, i like to venture out and try new places. This place hits as one of my top places for breakfast. Ambiance is great, decor fun (i farm in washington so this decor is my speed), the menu is diverse, they bring you a carafe of coffee (if you order coffee), they are prompt at taking your order, the food arrives hot and they are attentive to your requests and needs (more creamer, extra sugar, ice water, etc.). I personally love the Tri Fecta, you cant stop eating the berry compote !!! Divine. I had to ask for seconds !!! Delicious and I am going back soon. read more

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This was our first visit. When we arrived,the hostess promptly greeters with a friendly smile! Our server Amanda was excellent! The food was delicious and the serving was generous. I liked the special touch with the ice water bottle! The place is clean, with plenty of space between tables, and very comfortable. We will definitely return! read more

Delicious! Came in for breakfast and Carly was my server. She was friendly and attentive. I had the breakfast sandwich with avocado, bacon and fried egg. It was delicious and my potatoes were cooked extra crispy just like i asked. Will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Best breakfast that has whole local food cooked for royal Kings & Queens--the kale tonic is to die for --great way to start the day

I came looking for something to eat, I'd been here in the past and was hoping for something GOOD. What I got was Ok. I decided I didn;t want breakfast fare, but opted for Coffee to drink anyway. No less than 3 people touched my table in some way or another. First, I watied more than 5 minutes to be seated. Not because they were busy, I came at 1:30 pm. I waited because there was no one on the floor. The waitstaff was doing end of day work, the one lady bussing tables was busy and finally the Manager sat me. He asked me what I wanted to drink, I told him coffee.. A few minutes later, a waitress comes to my table and asks what I wanted to drink.. I told her coffee too. *shrug* Ok. Anyway, the coffee was delivered, and it smelled and tasted rich and decadent. When I ordered my food, I opted for an open faced chicken salad sandwich (Topped with mozz cheese and tomato slices) and a bowl of tomato/basil soup. The food came quickly and was delivered by the third person, a gentleman, who I asked for a glass of water from. That came quickly too, but no in the standard milk bottle, he just brought me a glass. The food was tasty. The Basil tomato soup was good, but lacked depth. What could have made it better would have been croutons and parmesan cheese. I asked for some, and the waitress said she didn't have any parmesan cheese in the place - this despite their menu having one or more dishes offering that cheese as an ingredient. The sandwich was tasty, nothing to write home about. All in all, the food is Ok. I might try again, i might not. read more

Went for breakfast and got lots of disappointments. what they call traditional eggs benedict is lunch meat ham on a bun with eggs and hollandaise. The potatoes were lukewarm and still a little hard. Child ordered a sprite, when we asked to switch to water they just refilled his glass with water, which almost brought tears (a soda is a big treat, he's not usually allowed to have them). We used our napkins when some of our drinks spilled and had to share the remaining napkin amongst us, even though she saw us mopping up the spill. When I said I really didn't like their take on egg benedict she shrugged and said that's how they make it, you can ask for a ham slice if you want. with tip this was $55 for 3 people - surely for that much we should be able to expect good food and great service. read more

Plain ole expensive for what you get. Our last breakfast was missing so much. So disappointed. read more

First experience at a first watch and was impressed by their bacon and service was great here. First Watch's million dollar bacon is the only constant for me across the board I'm visiting many of their locations. The service is always very different from incredibly hospitable, fast, and attentive to quite the opposite. Everything always looks great but just isn't there for me in terms of breakfast food and for what you pay for and the wait that is often involved as well. This location did impress me with their food and service. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict, Milllion Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

We enjoyed our meal. Not a five star breakfast. Somewhat pricey for what you get.

If you don't mind spending your hard earned money once in a while it is worth the stop. For the older generation it is expensive to say the least. I have had the pleasure of eating many breakfast places in the USA. Keep the price reasonably competitive and it will be worth the stop more often than once and good bye! Food and service was good, not great. There are better breakfast places for less money. Good Luck read more

Great breakfast in a strip mall not terribly far from where we were staying. Not typically a fan of strip mall restaurants but the great reviews lured us in and we weren't disappointed.nice ambiance inside and the food was wonderful... biscuits and gravy are my weak spot and theirs are made with turkey burger and I couldn't tell... and I'm definitely a beef guy. Potatoes seasoned well and my wife had a skillet that was also tasty. Million dollar bacon delish....Service prompt and friendly as well... read more

amazing i rlly love this place! they also have vegan/ vegetarian options! :) i'm pescatarian so that's always a plus read more

First Watch - cauliflower tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Really innovative menus. Fast and friendly service. We had lemon ricotta pancakes and ham gruyere sandwich. Really memorable and filling. read more

First Watch - 1/2 sandwich and soupe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

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Emely was excellent. Fresh FRESH FRESH!! Juices with turmeric / ginger. You don't need my review. read more

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After hearing so much about First Watch, I finally made it here. I intended to have their famous breakfast but I rolled in much later than I i expected, and decided to try one of their lunches. I ordered the veggie burger topped with mixed greens and avocado, along with a side of broccoli cheddar soup (Soup of the Day). I cannot express enough how fresh and obviously homemade everything tasted! I came in with a severe hunger and I couldn't even finish my meal. You get a complimentary whole BOWL of soup with your sandwich! The service was friendly and professional in this clean restaurant. I look forward to a return visit. read more

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One of my favourite places has gone crazy! I just waited 25 mins for 3 eggs and bacon! All to the tune of nearly $20! At those prices I won't be back. Willing to try anyone else. Wow! read more

Wow, I can't believe how far downhill First Watch has gone! Poor service, server never brought part of one of our meals despite us asking twice, the inside of an omelette was so browned it was extremely difficult to cut which we tried to point out but she just kept walking. It was overcooked to the point the cheese was rock hard and fused into the egg and not melty like it should be, and quite frankly inedible, when the server finally came back with our check and we asked to have the part of the meal not delivered taken off the bill she asked if we wanted a box for the burnt omelette. Umm, nope. Then she said she'd go get the rest of the missing meal, too late for that!! This was once a great place for Sunday brunch, should have known when the wait was only ten minutes read more

I was not a huge fan of First Watch in the past, just another breakfast diner. However that all changed with their new menu and interior updates. Spring Menu: I would suggest trying a monthly special. The Ancient Grains Protein Bowl was goooood. Yum! Also tried the Matcha Latte Pancakes, Chicken Chimichurri Hash, and million dollar . I washed it all down with new Acai Squeeze from the Juice Bar. Look forward to going back for the summer menu. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

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An array of options for everyone...vegetarian, calorie conscious, traditional taste buds. You name it. Always good service & prices are reasonable. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 is that the food taste varies from location to location...AND THE BACON NEEDS TO BE BETTER QUALITY (I'm willing to pay extra). I'm hoping management sees those capital letters read more

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Extremely disappointed with the French toast, it was way too eggy and too sweet. Left more than half of my breakfast on the table and was never asked if there was an issue. Just handed the check and told to have a nice day. Then when I went to pay the cashier asked how everything was and I told her I wasn't happy, all she said was sorry, thank you for coming. Nobody seemed to care, so forget about coming back again. On a side note the wife's oatmeal was really good. read more

excellent quality and service! only ONE complaint: why NO quiche??? :( please add it to your staple menu and offer a seasonal option on your specials :))) read more

Small portion size & underwhelming flavor. I ordered the Farmhouse Skillet Hash and it was just a bunch of skillet. Barely had any eggs or potatoes. My side of hollandaise saved this meal which isn't really saying much because hollandaise is just a sauce. First watch, or maybe just this location, is overrated. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

We try and avoid going out to eat on the weekends. However we found ourselves out and in need of breaking not only on a Sunday but a holiday as well. Not to worry! Reserved my place in line, showed up, the only reason I had to wait at all was because they were trying to accommodate seating me with a stroller. Food was out in no time at all with excellent, friendly service. Coffee and food were fabulous. It doesn't seem to matter where I find a First Watch I am never disappointed. read more

Fresh, delicious and great staff! First time there. Menu is nice and not cluttered. And they even have food for people who are as health minded as the purists. read more

This has become my go to for a fairly quick, healthy option for lunch and breakfast. It is a little yuppy but overall the staff is friendly and welcoming. Food The seasonal options can be amazing. My wife and I are addicted to the AM SUPERFOODS BOWL which is chia pudding with fresh seasonal berries, a coulis of berries, granola and a side of multigrain toast w almond butter. I substitute the bread for two scrambled and they never balk at my request. The quinoa bowls are very tasty Great for lunch. The pick two are a bargain. The Ham and Gruyere melt is rockstar choice- w dijonnaise and a salad or soup. Lots of combos there that rival and I think best Paneras. Eggs and such- lots of choices of frittatas & omelettes, pancakes, Etc. Bacon is first quality. Drinks- they have fresh squeezed juice options that are very healthy and tasty! Overall, give it a try. It's solid! read more

First Watch - AMSUPERFOODS BOWL! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

My family's favorite place for breakfast and lunch!The food is always delicious and has a variety of option on the menu. I really appreciate the gluten free options that allow me to eat things I love with out it affecting my gluten allergy. Atmosphere is great and so is the staff! read more

The interior has a rather modern, country home feel to it and is a beautifully open-spaced layout, which makes it feel more welcoming. The server was friendly, attentive and offered suggestions. I came in for the truffled mushroom frittata (sucker for anything truffled), but alas, they were sadly out. So, I went with the smoked salmon frittata - the mild creaminess from the chive sauce paired with the saltiness from the salmon and tang of the roasted sun dried tomatoes made for a delightful combination of flavors. Did not realize it was a chain until reading other reviews, but well done for one :) read more

I LOVE first watch!! Everything is always fresh, the juices are delicious and service is amazing. Plus you get a FREE meal for your birthday :) use it! I got the poached eggs on ciabatta bread, topped with bacon, tomato and avocado.. SO good! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Clean and pleasant, short wait, friendly staff, just the right portions, and breakfast made the way we wanted it. My daughter had 1/2 a waffle with chocolate chips, sausage and fruit. My husband had the triathlete omelet, salsa, english muffin with fruit. And I had the pumpkin pancakes with crispy bacon. The portions were perfect and no food was wasted. And they also prepared our order just as we requested. read more

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We come from Boston to visit the area and this is our first stop every time. The million dollar bacon is a must try if your a bacon lover. From the skillets to the tacos and omelette nothing but the freshest best ingredients, a must try read more

First Watch - Farmers skillet, million dollar bacon and breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palm Harbor, Florida

Great & creative breakfast! The ricotta pancakes, seasonal pumpkin pancake special, and skillet were all really good and filling. Fist Watch also has 100% real maple syrup if you ask for it (a $1.29 up charge). The wait was 10-15 minutes at about 10 am on a Sunday in September. It got busier as the morning rolled on, so get there early -- especially during the busy season! After we got there, we realized we could have added ourselves to the waitlist online ahead of time! Game changer. read more

This morning me and my friend had breakfast at first watch and we went to pay and the hostess switched our checks around and we wanted her to fix it but she didn't. She just stared at us blankly until I put my card in and said that it is nice we pay for each other. Did not even say sorry for making me pay more than I ordered or try to discount the extra money I had to pay for her mistake. read more

The best breakfast place around. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. And the food is delicious. They always have no problem preparing the food just the way you like it and it always comes out in good timing and nice and warm. I've been to at least a half a dozen other First Watches and this one takes the cake! I live the Farmhouse Skillet Hash and the Salmon Eggs Benedict. However I have never had a bad meal here. For lunch I'd suggest their chicken pesto bowl. They have a few tables outside in the front as well. read more

First Watch is my favorite place to go to breakfast. When guests visit me from out of state, they also enjoy the great tasting food at First Watch. My favorite is the Floridian French Toast, which includes fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, and kiwi), and their fresh oatmeal, which also comes with fresh fruit and nuts, and a delicious muffin of the day, which is usually blueberry muffins, and sometimes chocolate chip muffins. Very friendly staff, always with a smile. By the way, their coffee is top notch also. read more

The food and service are always great! They get really crowded, so be prepared to wait

Hands down my favorite breakfast restaurant! We always come here with out of town friends and family. The food is always fresh and cooked perfectly. They get the blue ribbon from me. read more

My Birthday Brunch here was a disappointing. My Breakfast food that arrived in front of me barely warm. One Belgium Waffle with a dusty powder substance 'not cinnamon' on it. Very disappointed with two my eggs being overcooked and dry. My son asked for a to go cup for his drink and he had to go back to our table from checkout to fill it up from his used cup? Doesn't sound like proper restaurant etiquette at all. What's even more surprising is when we were asked at checkout how my meal was I explained and was told it would be noted. Where? So First Watch how does one request a full refund for this meal as it's a really bad taste in my mouth, with poor to a bad meal with bad service? read more

Great place for breakfast or lunch,we have been going here for years now and it has always been a good go to place for consistent quality food, service and cleanliness, when people come from out of town this is one on our list and never has disappointed anyone. They also do a nice job of having a changing special menu. They have a healthy menu that most people can find something that works for them. read more

New menu - meh. Well - I wrote that line in a draft 2 years ago, and it about sums up my feelings about "First Watch" to this day. It's certainly a more healthy option than, say, Waffle House - but the vibe here, to me, is just "I'm trying too hard". People in other reviews seem to crap themselves that this place has things like fresh strawberries - wow, yeah, they have fresh fruit. And you're gonna pay for it. Servers are always nice enough - but you are just another face in a long, eager crowd. So, there's enough people gushing about how awesome this place it to more than displace this middle-of-the-road review, but for me, it's just another place cashing in on the pseudo-healthy trend. Quinoa waffles will still kill you if you slather them in 2 tablespoons of butter and and a half-cup of maple syrup. Get over yourself, First Watch. read more