I finally made a visit to the Paramus First Watch location. It was close to closing and it wasn't crowded. I was seated immediately. I've ordered one of my favorites - Market Hash and a Blazing Dragon drink. The quality of food and service was very as it has been at other FW locations. I give it 5 Stars. The only downside was the women's bathroom was filthy. So I'm taking away 1 star. This location doesn't serve alcohol. Although that is disappointing, I'll come back because the food and service was A1. read more

First Watch - Market Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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First Watch is a fairly new brunch spot in the area, conveniently located next to the Bergen Town Center outlets. I hadn't realized before visiting that it's a chain with locations in several states, including Florida. There's plenty of parking outside, and the restaurant itself is bright and nicely decorated with a modern farmhouse feel. When we arrived, we went to the front to ask for a table but had to wait behind a line of people who were paying their bills. Apparently, you can either pay at your table using a QR code or pay at the front before leaving. We used the QR code, which was convenient, but the setup at the front felt inefficient. We had to wait quite a while just to speak to the hostess even though the restaurant was about half empty and didn't seem particularly busy. Once seated, we noticed that the coffee cups already on our table were dirty. Our waiter, Nicholas, immediately offered to replace them with clean ones. Nicholas was pleasant, professional, and very accommodating throughout our meal and was definitely the highlight of our experience. He offered us coffee and left the pitcher at the table. It was around $4 and includes the pitcher, which I wish had been explained since we hadn't had a chance to look at the menu yet. The coffee itself was good, basic diner-style coffee. I would have preferred refrigerated cream or half-and-half to pour into it rather than the small individual creamers you typically get at a fast-food restaurant. For food, we ordered one of the summer special, an omelet, carrot cake pancakes, and the loaded potatoes. Everything was seasoned well. The summer special was mostly potatoes, and I would have preferred less potato and more steak and vegetables. When we mentioned it, Nicholas and the chef were very accommodating and brought us an extra side of steak, which we really appreciated. The carrot cake pancakes were good, but not particularly memorable. Surprisingly, the loaded potatoes with bacon and Parmesan cheese sauce were probably the most flavorful thing we ordered, although they're more of a side dish than a meal. Overall, the prices were lower than many other brunch spots in the area, and the location next to the outlets is very convenient. There were some things I liked, especially the service from Nicholas, but I don't think I would go out of my way to come back specifically for breakfast or brunch. It served its purpose that day, and Nicholas's kindness and attentiveness definitely made the experience better. read more

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First off when it first opened we went there, I ordered the PowerWrap my wife ordered the lemon pancake and I had grits and a fruit bowl and eggs a bacon. The grits were hot and amazing, the wrap was solid (not all soaky and sloppy) fruit had a good variety and tasted fresh. We have come here now every Sunday for over a month now 1 time with 10 people, and I'm sad to say You have gotten complacent , the service was a little off and slower. Each time I've come something else was off, Grits didn't taste the same and they weren't hot The PowerWrap was a mess and not hot And the fruit consisted of grapes and some beat up pineapples...WHY does this have to happen You're in a great spot you WERE amazing a few months ago. I feel management must of changed along with the cooks! And it's Fall people , where's the fall stuff , likeapple and cinnamon crossaints, pumpkin biscuits along with apple cider , we left there yesterday (Sat) and felt like that's it . You had a Maple bacon Crossaint sandwich, which sounded great ...but than it had pickled jalapeño peppers and a sloppy pc of sausage and greasy cheese on it , For breakfast come on couldn't eat it. Use your head it's FALL cater to the season! I went to a First Watch in Melbourne Florida Was excellent ...even gave a full cut up banana in the fruit bowl!!! And the waitress was amazing and the place was clean was a cozy atmosphere, not one where when u need your waitress she's on the side on her phone! read more

First Watch - The empty breakfast seats at First Watch Paramus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

First Watch @ Bergen Outlet Mall Good to know there is a new place that we can frequent for brunch apart from our usual place Bluestone Lane. Food : 3.5/5 (Salty for our preference) Service : 5/5 Ambience : 4/5 We ordered the (1) Seasonal Menu - Chimichurri steak & eggs hash, & (2) Strawberry pancakes. The steak & egg hash was pretty good, exactly as presented in the picture !!!! But the food was very salty for our preference. I don't usually have to mention "Easy on the salt." But, next time I am at First Watch, I might have to. The pancakes were just regular. Not so fluffy, but a bit mushy. The server was very attentive, and pot of coffee was a convenient service without having to raise your hand for more. The place is very spacious and very busy during lunch time. We would like to try the salad and sandwich next time !!! read more

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Came here on a Saturday with two friends. It was 10 am, we had no reservation and got sat immediately. (Not entirely sure if they take reservations, but you can add yourself to an online waitlist) The food was delicious, I had the trifecta - your choice of waffle or pancake, your choice of eggs in addition to a choice of bacon, ham, turkey sausage or chicken sausage. I love how many options their menu had. Lots of gluten free choices and my meal alone gave me a lot of choice. They also have healthier menu items and their prices were very reasonable! The restaurant was busy, but clean and service was quick and attentive. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Came here on a whim on FATHER'S DAY and I thought this was gonna be crazy packed. Thanks to my kids who wake up ass early, we got here around 8:15am and got seated right away. Cute little place at the lower level next to Homegoods and where Ele8vation gym. Ample amount of seating outside which is nice for families with young kids. We were seated inside toward the back of the restaurant which was more spacious than I expected. A server didn't come until about 10 minutes after getting seated, and we weren't offered waters or anything- probably cuz they offered coffee instead. Rather than getting hot coffee, my husband and i opted for the mint mocha latte which was absolutely delicious and refreshing. The mint wasn't too overwhelming and the chocolate wasn't too sweet. I went for the "traditional" which was the two eggs, breakfast potatoes, choice of meat, and bread. I got my son a chocolate chip pancake which was MASSIVE and he clearly didn't finish, but he did have all the bacon and a few bites. Our server was super sweet and food came out pretty quick. They started getting really busy when we left around 9ish so I was happy we got there early. They started having someone take down names and tons of people were waiting outside. The only thing I didn't like were the cushion chairs that probably needs a good deep cleaning and some vacuuming of the crumbs, but otherwise everything was delicious and service was great. Will definitely come back again, EARLY to make sure I don't have to wait with an inpatient 6 year and 1 year old! read more

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It was a little difficult to find this location at first, Apple Maps made it look like it was on the inside of the mall. Definitely a popular brunch place, and the food proves why. We split a salty and a sweet- carrot cake pancakes (which were HUGE) & the signature BEC. The BEC was delicious, it was spicy yet sweet with the roasted peppers. And the carrot cake pancakes were a good sweet treat to pair it with, literally tasted like cake. We washed every thing down with their caramel crunch iced coffee- I do believe hot coffee is free ! read more

First Watch - Bec - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

I came in with three others early on a Saturday before the rush really picked up. Our server who I don't remember her name, was absolutely delightful, helpful and welcoming! It took us a while to order our food, which is a good problem because we couldn't decide on what we wanted. But once we did, every single person was happy with what they ordered and everything looked and tasted delicious. I definitely recommend stopping by here and I myself will also return when in the area. read more

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Another breakfast brunch chain?? Well I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed having an early weekend breakfast since our little one woke up super early. :) Came around 730/8am and was seated quickly. Tried their a chimi style seasonal skillet and lemon blueberry cornbread which were both outstanding. Had to pack the cornbread since we couldn't finish but devoured the skillet. The flavors mesh so well together and not something I would normally make at home, so it was nice to try something different. Great service and well decorated inside. read more

First Watch - Steak and eggs seasonal chimi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Good service. The million dollar bacon is delicious. This is a quality meal at a good value with plenty of healthy options. Food was served quick with helpful service. Syrup was served warm. I'd love to go back and try other items. read more

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Wife and I visited the Montvale location and was excited that there is now one in Paramus. We came here for breakfast and the food was delicious. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely come here more often for our breakfast stops. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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First Watch puts the GOOD in MORNING. It's a brunch restaurant franchise that specializes in serving fresh, high-quality, made-from-scratch, and locally sourced meals. There's a heavy emphasis on farm-to-table philosophy. The menu focuses exclusively on popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes like pancakes, waffles, omelettes, biscuits, power bowls, salads, sandwiches, fresh juices, etc. Prices are slightly higher compared to other brunch chains and diners, but you're paying more for higher quality ingredients. This is an ideal spot for those who are more health conscious. The Paramus location recently opened two months ago and it's already becoming a hotspot in the area! Parking can be a bit of a pain since it shares a large lot with other stores within the busy and bustling Bergen Town Center. We came in as a group of 9 on a Monday afternoon and were seated immediately. They're very busy on the weekends, so there will be wait times. They don't take reservations, but you can join the waitlist online. The interior is modern and casual with bright, natural lighting. The decor is simple with some antique and rustic touches. There are tables and booths for small and large groups. I ordered... *Cold Brew Coffee $4.59 - Not very good :( It was watery and practically flavorless. *Chickichanga with side of potatoes $14.49 (includes whipped cage-free eggs with spicy, all-natural chicken breast, chorizo, green chiles, cheddar and monterey jack cheese, onions, and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla topped with veracruz sauce and sour cream) - I really enjoyed this! The flour tortilla was hot and deep-fried to a nice crisp. The fillings and sauces were savory and hearty with the right balance of spice and tang. The melted cheeses were so creamy, making it a perfect comfort dish. The potatoes were fresh and well seasoned. *Cheesecake Holey Nutella Donuts $6.49 (mini donuts with whipped cheesecake filling topped with cinnamon sugar, nutella, spiced gingerbread cookie crumbles & glazed strawberries) - This is a good dessert option to share with a group. The donuts are small, but dense. The dough is cakey and fluffy. The cinnamon sugar and nutella drizzle will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! The rest of my group ordered salads, carne asada breakfast tacos, waffles, eggs, bacon, and biscuits & gravy. Everyone was happy with the portion sizes, quality, and flavors of their food. We also shared two pots of freshly brewed, bold coffee. No complaints on the service. We were a large group and our server was friendly and efficient. Our food came out within a reasonable amount of time. Overall, this was a satisfying experience! Prices are reasonable, food is fresh & flavorful, and service is friendly. I don't have much to complain about. I'm glad First Watch is in the neighborhood and I would definitely recommend trying them out for your next brunch! read more

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On a grits mission -- and they did not disappoint. The grits were delicious, but be prepared for the butter and/or cheese (definitely indulgent). Quick disclaimer: First Watch Benedicts are served on one long piece of bread, with a knife provided so you can cut and portion it yourself. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with salmon flavorful, and satisfying. It was very busy, but the staff was attentive and kept the coffee coming. A solid, comforting brunch spot. read more

First Watch - Grits with cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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First Watch 1 Bergen Town Center Paramus, NJ 07652 Coffee Double Bacon Parmesan Hash This breakfast & brunch chain restaurant recently opened within the complex of the Bergen Town Center mall. It is not located inside the mall, but in the lower level parking lot next to Home Goods. I knew this location was going to be on the money because there was an hour wait when my girlfriend and I checked in. To entertain yourself while you wait, window in the surrounding stores until you receive a text message alerting you that your table is ready. When we were seated, I was impressed already. The chairs are comfortable and they automatically provided all three utensils; most places only provide a fork and knife and I always have to request a spoon. These are a couple of the menu items I explored: Coffee: I usually never order coffee whenever I dine out because I am not a fan of milk or half & half. First Watch provides vanilla and hazelnut coffee creamers. As a bonus, the coffee is served in a refillable carafe ( similar to IHOP); if it is empty, the server will gladly refill it. Double Bacon Parmesan Hash: This was a unique, but phenomenal breakfast plate. I knew this signature item was going to be a winner when I saw the sidewalk billboard poster. It was topped with a vegetable medley, over easy eggs, bacon and smothered in Alfredo sauce. The plate was very filling and I didn't feel bloated afterwards. If you decide to dine here, I highly recommend arriving in the morning or early afternoon because they close every day at 2:30 PM. #firstwarch #firstwatchparamus #coffee #frenchvsnillacreamer #hazelnutcreamer #doublebaconparmesanhash read more

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Went here for breakfast as it was amazing. The service was great and the staff was very friendly, especially when it came down to recommendations for food. I went during the summer and they showed their seasonal menu. With that being said, looking g forward to coming back in the fall read more

Good! Enjoyed my chicken veggie sandwich in gluten free toast with pesto sauce. Yum. Loved the homefries (good with strawberry preserves for some salty and sweet!) and fresh mesclun salad greens. I wish they had more gluten free options like for pancakes, waffles, or french toast, but the food was fresh and delicious! Our server was very nice too. read more

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This new brunch spot is located on the Route 4 side of parking lot in BTC. Modern cozy dining space with lots of seats available. We went there on Sunday noon time and surprisingly it wasn't packed. We got a table right away. The menu has lots of brunch style dishes, combos of half sandwich, green and soups and a variety of drinks. I loved the purple haze, it was citrusy but little sweet at the same time. I ordered the carne asada breakfast tacos from the holiday menu. It came with three soft tacos filled with eggs, beef cubes, pickled onion, avocado, pica de gallo, and the valentina hot sauce. All the ingredients together tasted delicious. It was a good portion for lunch. I was able to switch the beans with greens as well. The staff and our server all were very friendly. All the drinks and dishes came out within short time. Overall our whole family had a good brunch experience. We will be visiting here more often now since it's so close to our home. read more

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First Watch newly opened at BTC Paramus. The diner restaurant is originally from CA. I like it very much. Clean and modern design inside. Enough space for customers between tables. I can see it will be very busy during weekend brunch hours. Big menu for breakfast items, sandwiches, sweets and for kids. I had the traditional breakfast with salad. Eggs are soft. Apple Chicken patty is quite unique flavor. Waffle is fluffy. Overall a great addition to BTC at Paramus. I will definitely come back again. read more

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New spot by the Bergen Mall, located where the tire shop used to be. They have a few specials, the million dollar bacon is good with honey and the pepper I could've done without. The million dollar potatoes is the same thing as seasoned potatoes with the million dollar bacon crushed, and some sour cream, I didn't like that nearly as much. The salmon eggs Benedict was okay, it lacks moisture in the muffin/biscuit and the salmon was a bit bland. The seasoned potatoes, however are a nice touch on most dishes. Not a bad brunch place. Sarina a helpful and friendly staffer. read more

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My wife and I were doing some Saturday shopping and wandered into First Watch for a cozy brunch. Beware, there's usually a line -- yes, this place is that good. We opted for the window counter and skipped the line which was a 50 minute wait. Even so, our server was great and foos came out hot. The menu is varied with a slightly Latin slant on most dishes. I ordered the breakfast tacos and my wife had the elevated egg sandwich, both were excellent. It's so nice to have a good breakfast place open in the Bergen Town Center. We'll be back! read more

First Watch - Breakfast tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Breakfast/lunch spot with an updated diner-look. The servers were friendly and the atmosphere felt clean/good wake-me-up. Let them know if you want coffee or not, the will give you a jug/pitcher and charge (free refills). The coffee tasted like a okay-decent medium-roast and the "double bacon parmesean hash" was a solid, good meal for the start of the morning. They were able to get my over-medium eggs right. One thing to note, especially going with my friend whos an avid gym-goer, he was able to count his macros and calories better then other spots as he stated so thats a plus. I'd consider coming back again if I'm around the area for breakfast. read more

First Watch - Double bacon parmesean hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

If you haven't been to a First Watch, the farm style theme is typical and the food selections match the theme. The food is consistent with most First Watch restaurants, and this was my experience here as well. The service was a little lax, but I was the first customer in for the morning. Overall, everything was pretty good. read more

First Watch - Wall sign & booths for farm style atmosphere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Sorry no photos but he french toast was delicious along with my ice coffee. My friends also loved their food Service was excellent and it wasn't too noisy even though all the tables were full. I'll be back read more

Loved our first meal at First Watch! We've been waiting for it to open and finally got to try it out during opening week. Thank you for the free coffee and mugs! The inside is bright and open. If you get here before 8ish it's much less busy and you'll get fast service. For a restaurant that just opened, they were phenomenal. The food was on point and the service was above and beyond. I ate here with my toddler and it was super kid-friendly. Amazing addition to the neighborhood! read more

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This location recently opened and am excited to check this place since I've liked the other locations I've been to. Upon arrival around 1pm on a Wednesday afternoon, we were quickly seated but the place was fairly lively with lunch goers. The decor is farm fresh with wooden decorations and satins on the wall. The menu was standard to other locations. Our waitress quickly came over, introduced us and took our drink orders. After glances of the menu, we decided to stick to the tried and true classic American breakfast, pancake/waffle, apple chicken sausage with scrambled eggs. The food quickly arrived without too long a wait. The waffle was light & fluffy, with a nice touch of berry compote. The chicken sausage was one of my fav. Full of flavor and spice. And my sunny side up egg was beautifully cooked with runny yolks. Overall a delicious meal. I definitely will come back! read more

First Watch - Tri-fecta with pancake and apple sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Came here for brunch on a Saturday. We were a party of 7 and the wait was about 1 hour which was okay I guess since there's a shopping mall there. We shop a bit then went back to wait. The service wasn't bad but the food did take awhile to come. We waited about 20-30 mins for the food to come. The food was pretty good. I got salmon eggs Benedict with potatoes on the side. My potatoes were a bit burnt but luckily I'm okay with burnt food. My husband got carrot cake pancakes and that was really good. Have to say... one of the better pancakes I've had. The interior design was pretty nice too. Overall, the food was good but just don't go hungry.. We would probably go back but maybe not on a weekend read more

Came here for breakfast this morning with the family. Decided to come here after reading such positive reviews about their fresh ingredients and delicious food. We arrived at 8am and our server was Hermine. She was so sweet and gave me suggestions for food options. She was probably the only thing pleasant about this experience. 3 basic breakfast came out to over $75 and unfortunately it wasn't even close to being worth it.. toast was stale and dry, home fries were very undercooked and the grits were probably the worst that I've ever tasted in my life.. couldn't even get an iced coffee because they ONLY make them with whole milk and I drink oatmilk. As I said before, other than the sweet customer service we received, nothing else is worth recommending. What a disappointment read more

Came here for Valentine's Day weekend fully expecting chaos, and yes, it was packed. Luckily I checked in through the app, which made everything smooth. We were seated right when the app notified us. The restaurant was clean, bright, and well organized. Our first server, Samantha, was incredible. Polite, sweet, accommodating, and very patient since it was our first time at this location and the menu is pretty big. She joked around with us and made brunch genuinely fun. I started with the seasonal Pineapple Express drink. Pineapple, orange, coconut water, lime, agave, and a mint crystal rim. It tasted fresh, not syrupy, and super refreshing. Food wise, we ordered the Traditional Breakfast with bacon, fresh seasoned potatoes, and a biscuit. The biscuit was a little cold the first day, but everything else was great. I also got the limited time B.E.C. which was outstanding. Hardwood smoked bacon, folded eggs, aged cheddar, sweet peppers, arugula, Calabrian chili aioli, roasted garlic aioli on griddled sourdough. Buttery, slightly spicy, creamy, and packed with flavor. I added Bob's Red Mill cheesy grits and the blueberry lemon cornbread. The cornbread with whipped lemon butter was a sleeper hit. The potatoes were excellent, well seasoned but not overly salty. The bacon had that perfect edge crisp with great flavor. This location was so good we came back the next day. Same Traditional Breakfast, and this time the biscuit was warmer and the potatoes came in a full bowl. I switched it up and ordered the Bacado Omelet with bacon, avocado, Monterey Jack, pico, greens, and toast, plus cheesy grits again. The grits were even cheesier and creamier this time. I added sparkling water and a Belgian waffle for good measure. Everything was excellent. Great portions and fair pricing. Shoutout to our second server Ariday. Friendly, sweet, and very helpful. I also took home the limited Chimichurri Steak and Eggs Hash. Great portion, tender steak, and good flavors overall, but it was very salty which took away from it. Overall, great food and great service. Definitely recommend. We are already planning to come back to try the multigrain pancake, French toast, barbacoa chilaquiles bowl, chile chorizo omelet, holey donuts, million dollar potatoes, elevated egg sandwich, farmhouse hash, BLTE, and the Purple Haze. read more

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I'm am so exited First Watch is now close to me! I've loved going to First Watch when I visit my bestie in Ohio and now it's closer to me - yay! It's located in the Bergen Town Center towards the back by Homegoods & Kohl's - they also have their own lot right in front. I had the honor of visiting during the family & friends event and everything was absolutely delicious. I tried my son's farmer's skillet hash (5/5) and I ordered the trifecta with a banana granola almond pancake, chicken apple sausage and over easy eggs (5/5), also tried the millions dollar potatoes(5/5) and wow! They are so tasty! For beverages I had a cold brew (5/5) perfectly made not bitter, just smooth one of the best cold brews I've had! The kale tonic (5/5) was also delicious - It's really refreshing and light, I love that its sweetness is naturally from lemons & Fuji apples. Service by Adrian (I hope that's right) was great! He was very attentive, welcoming and friendly. Ambience was chill, cute casual breakfast, brunch, lunch spot - I'm looking forward to coming again!! Thank you First Watch! read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + AWESOME, AWESOME brunch menu and food. ++++ Double Bacon Parmesan Hash wasn't as large as other entrees, but was very filling and absolutely delicious. All of the hash, mixed with an over medium egg's yolk and bacon was HEAVEN. ++++ Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl was very good too (according to my better half). The quinoa needed more flavoring though so she doused it with hot sauce and that definitely kicked up the flavor. ++++ Trifecta with Blueberry Pancake, Smoked Ham and Scrambled Eggs was devoured by our kids. The 1 pancake on the plate was MASSSSSIVE and had plenty of blueberries. Eggs were scrambled perfectly too. ++++ Million Dollar Potatoes were sooooo good. Potatoes were seasoned well, but the creamy parmesan sauce on top really was the kicker here. + Service was excellent throughout our meal. ++++ Online waiting system is fantastic - just put your name down before you arrive. ++++ Our waitress was super friendly and accommodating. ++++ Food came out very quickly. + Restaurant is pretty big and has lots of space. Good spacing between tables and plenty and wide aisles. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Finding a close parking spot can be challenging as the lot is shared at the Bergen Town Center, but still shouldn't be that hard. = Restaurant was buzzzzzzing on a Saturday late morning at 11:30 AM. It was absolutely packed, but the wait was very short as turnover was high. read more

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Cute spot to grab brunch! I loved my iced coffee with caramel and toffee crunch. I ordered an avocado toast which was very simple, wish the eggs were on top and the portion was bigger. We also weren't a fan of the million dollar bacon, we didn't know there would be syrup on top. Overall it's a pretty affordable spot for breakfast which is nice. read more

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Recently opened at the mall - service was friendly & fast! We went on a Saturday morning & we also checked in via app for their online queue! quick & casual breakfast spot! I liked their honey crunch latte & the waffles was not too thick & crispy! Their syrup is also served warm which was a plus! read more

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Thank you First Watch, for setting up a location so close to home. The restaurant is located adjacent to the Bergen Town Center Mall complex, has plenty of parking, nice interior decor, and is clean throughout. Jamile was an exceptional Server and kept us comfortable throughout the entire meal. I ALWAYS enjoy First Watch's Iced Coffee. It is deliciously sweet and served in a large glass. The entrees ordered were: Avocado Toast (thick-cut whole grain artisan toast, fresh smashed avocado, EVOO, lemon and Maldon sea salt with two basted cage-free eggs). The other was the Healthy Turkey (Turkey, house-roasted onions, tomatoes, spinach and Feta cheese in a cage-free egg white omelet. Served with sliced tomatoes and whole grain artisan toast). Both of these items were amazing. All of the ingredients were fresh and the servings were adequate sizes. We also ordered a side of Million Dollar Bacon (Four slices of Fist Watch's signature hardwood smoked bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle). These slices had a myriad of flavors and they all were delicious. Order it! I will definitely be a frequent happy customer to this new First Watch and is highly recommended. read more

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I decided to try the new spot at the Bergen Town mall. Good strong coffee! Nice servers and a very nice atmosphere. The breakfast was ok, the eggs were good but the chicken sausage patties were a little hard and dry. The potatoes were very tasty with the upgrade which made them pretty darn good. They serve a multigrain bread with some jam that made them taste great. Overall I would recommend the place but I should have had my favorite which is French toast, I saw someone who ordered it and they looked delicious. Next time I will try that. The menu is overwhelmingly large with very small print which gave me some difficulty to read. Maybe some reading glasses would be helpful to bring with you. The decor is nice with some outdoor seating for the nice weather. read more

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- Clean, bright, and extremely spacious restaurant that makes for a comfortable dining experience - No reservations for weekend brunch, but you can join the online waitlist - Plenty of parking in the BTC lot, though snagging a spot directly out front definitely comes down to luck - Complimentary hot coffee available by the entrance for diners waiting to be seated - Cheery, friendly service from attentive waitstaff - Utensils were wrapped in brown napkins, but each piece of silverware had noticeable water stains - Food was very good overall--Million Dollar Potatoes arrived hot and loaded with savory bacon bits, all smothered in a rich cream sauce; the Tri-Fecta featured soft, fluffy scrambled eggs, smoked ham that was savory but a bit dry, and a standout blueberry pancake that was generously sized, packed with blueberries, and cooked perfectly; the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl was huge with plenty of grains, sliced chicken breast, and veggies, though the quinoa itself was quite bland--adding a dash of salt and a few splashes of Cholula made it great; the seasonal Double Bacon Parmesan Hash with over-medium eggs was hearty and decadent, with crispy bacon strips and a cream sauce over savory potatoes - Check is itemized by each guest's individual order with tax included, making it super easy to split the bill if needed - Convenient option to scan and pay by phone, or you can pay at the cashier read more

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My 2600th review goes to First Watch! I had been to a First Watch in another state before and liked the food. When I found out they were opening one nearby, I wanted to check it out. I had signed up for their emails/promotions ahead of their opening and had a coupon for a BOGO free entrée for my birthday. Unfortunately, I didn't know that the coupon was not valid on the expiration date (you have to use it before that date, so just keep that in mind). We still ate there anyway. My daughter, hubby, and I stopped in on a Saturday at around 12:30. We were quoted a 35 minute wait, but it was closer to an hour. But the nice thing is that you can shop around, they'll text you when your table is ready, and you have 10 minutes to get there. I had the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl (quinoa, kale, shredded carrots, roasted tomatoes topped with chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, lemon white balsamic dressing, Feta cheese and fresh herbs). This is what I had when I first tried First Watch and it's just as good as I remembered it. It's actually what made me start liking quinoa in the first place. The chicken breast was perfectly cooked, and the dressing gave it a nice zest. For a drink, I had the Kale Tonic Fresh Juice (Kale, Fuji apple, English cucumber and lemon). This was very refreshing but a bit sweet so I watered it down myself. Hubby had the Works Omelet, which he upgraded with Million Dollar Potatoes as the side, and he seemed to like it. I just saw that they have a seasonal menu, so it's nice that they have their classic items but also some other dishes on rotation. I definitely want to come back but I wouldn't come on a Saturday or if I do, I would try to come when it opens. read more

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Was looking forward to try the breakfast at First Watch and believe me iI was not disappointed. I ordered the hash potatoes with mushrooms, zucchini, onions, red peppers. Multi grain toast with butter and jelly yummy, but wait the coffee with oat milk was sooo delicious. What was cool was the coffee pot left at our table for hot refill. Maria our server was very pleasant and patient with us as we try reading the menu (we forgot our reading glasses lol). The tables were comfy and the restaurant had these industrial lighting making it warm and cozy. I will be coming back for sure. read more

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0 out of 5 stars. What should have been a simple brunch turned into a frustrating, drawn-out experience from start to finish. We were initially told the wait would be 25 minutes -- totally reasonable. But after receiving a text 15 minutes later saying we were next, we returned only to be told the kitchen was backed up and it would be another 15 minutes. Then came multiple conflicting texts, including one saying we were being removed from the waitlist for not responding... while we were literally standing there. We were finally seated about 20 minutes after that. It only got worse. It took 40 minutes for food to arrive, and even then, my daughter was served first while my husband and I waited another 15 minutes for ours. The food itself was incredibly disappointing: "poached" eggs that were basically hard-boiled, burnt toast, burnt sausage, and scrambled eggs that came out as a firm, molded mound instead of anything soft or freshly made. To top it off, the entire restaurant felt chaotic. We heard multiple crashes from the kitchen, servers openly complaining, and even staff encouraging the host not to walk out mid-shift. Meanwhile, takeout and delivery orders were flying out while dine-in customers sat waiting for long stretches. Overall, disorganized, poorly managed, and not worth the time or money. We won't be returning. read more

First Watch - Burnt sausage and a scrambled egg " patty " - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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We live in the area and had high hopes for a new breakfast/brunch spot. The interior was nice, clean and modern. Unfortunately, our experience was not a good one. The cutlery was not clean- we asked for a new set. The items on the menu all sounded delicious. There were lots of choices. When the food came out it was not all hot. The potatoes were cold/lukewarm. The eggs, cold. The biscuit with sausage gravy was tasty and hot. I asked for water and was brought a glass with lipstick still on the rim. Gross. By this time we were ready to leave. Won't return anytime soon. Although most food was left on our plates our waitress just ignored that and dropped the check. Good concept but poor execution. At least clean/polish the cutlery properly and send hot food out. read more

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