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    First Watch

    4.0 (217 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Hal S.

    A friend recommended this place so we decided to give it a try. When we arrived around 8:00 AM it wasn't busy at all. By the time we left around 9:00 AM it was getting pretty crowded. I don't like poached eggs, so I didn't try the Benedict, but it is reportedly very good. I do indulge in bacon, I love it, and I must say the million dollar bacon was AWESOME! The carrot cake pancake was okay, a little too dry for my liking, but okay nonetheless. Service was adequate. Not great, but not bad. The store is comfortable, clean, and nicely decorated. Pricing is fair. And the variety of breakfast items is plentiful. I imagine I'll be back before too long.

    Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash
    Dee T.

    Denise was our server today and she is always on her A Game and the nicest person in the world! We are always so excited when we have her as a server. She has been a staple here for as long as we have been a customer and that is always a welcome sight when you patronize a business. Our food was on spot today and no complaints. The kitchen had our plates to us within 10 minutes and they were busy on a Saturday morning. The place was hoping but running smoothly and everything was nice and clean. We will return!

    Brunch w/ Mom & Grandmother
    Bonnie B.

    A Hidden Gem among other Sunday brunch options in town. First Watch is a chain breakfast/brunch restaurant that offers made to order, fresh, meal options at a reasonable price. They also offer many healthy choices. They are child and disability friendly, catering to make sure that everyone's expectations are met. They also offer a website que for getting in line. We we able to get in line on the website and were seated promptly once we arrived. 0 minute wait, very unusual on a Sunday morning. I've been several times in Central Florida over the years but this was the first visit at the Pensacola location. It looks smaller from the roadside but is well spaced inside. Not a great pace for intimate brunch setting, but certainly an appropriate choice for families or large groups. 02-09-2025

    Mel R.

    It's a decent location at best. Service is good, food is solid for the most part. Sundays can be very busy especially after Church, your best option is to join the waitlist well in advance. If you like your eggs over medium, prepare to be disappointed. They don't know how to make it, no matter how specific you are, they don't get this right for some reason. It got to the point where we just eat the eggs over easy, anytime we ask them to remake it, it comes back as a soft boil egg. I ordered the steak and egg dish and got mostly potatoes, had to dig to find a few small pieces of steak. I still like First Watch, but I won't be coming back to this location anytime soon

    Dennis M.

    I like this place in Pensacola. We went on a weekend day at opening. I think we were the first customers. We were promptly greeted and sat by a very friendly employee who ended up waiting on us. My wife and I ordered off the special menu. Portion sizes were very good, and our coffee cups were never empty. The place was super clean and well maintained. Good visit and highly recommended while in that part of town.

    Tri-Fecta Classic Benedict with Smoked Ham
    Katrina V.

    It's more of a healthier choice I liked the Carmel Crunch Iced Coffee. Although in my meal the lemon taste was a bit too strong on my Egg Benedict. Our waiter was pretty quick! Inside was very nice and clean.

    Millionaire Bacon, Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, Huge Pancake with Cheese Scrambled Eggs and OJ.
    Michael D.

    nice place for breakfast or brunch, open inviting atmosphere. Millionaire Bacon was a great start to my Corned Beef Hash and runny eggs, which was delicious and filling. our server Taylor was very attentive and pleasant. looking forward to trying more options on the menu.

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    Melony R.

    You can't really go wrong with first watch. Very cool that Pensacola finally has a location and it's a pretty good location because it's near the university. Everything about her swatches consistent so the same great food that I get in Tampa I can get in Pensacola as well. I don't eat eggs much anymore unless I'm going to a great breakfast spot and first watch qualifies. One of my favorite dishes on the savory side of breakfast is the salmon Benedict. I absolutely love that first watch provides mixed greens as a side for breakfast! This particular location made my Benedict Perfectly because I don't like my yolk too runny...I like my yolk creamy. Been here several times when I'm in town to tend to real estate and I'll definitely be back.

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    Cindy L.

    From the moment I walked in til pretty much the moment I left - it was impressive. The food is so beautifully plated and even the way they serve water is so cute! The portions are very large & I actually had an entire slice of french toast with lots of fruit left to take home as another meal. Even though wI was seated near the kitchen - once the plates were brought out.....nothing else mattered! I've been back since then and the food is always so delicious! The bacon is also a fav and that's saying so much because I usually never like or eat bacon! I had thought about bringing home one slice to crumble over my yorkie's food for a few meals but I didn't want to share it! PS. I apologize that 2 of the pics are upside down. Apparently I was so excited to see my food that I rushed through taking a pic of it without realizing my camera was upside down! Embarrassing for me - yes, but you will love this place too!

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    11 days ago

    Service was fast & the food was great..atmosphere was welcoming..will definitely return..

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    Good food with good choices of items. Servers are pleasant and take time to get your order properly and check in for refills, etc..

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    Worst pancakes I've ever had, service was terrible and everything was overpriced! Don't know why this business has this many locations.

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    8 months ago

    Nice quiet place to get a quick breakfast. Food was awesome. Denise was an awesome server!

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    1 year ago

    Denise was amazing!! The food was great, the place was very clean and I will 100% be back. Great breakfast and atmosphere.

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    Always great food - fresh and nicely presented. Love their tomato basil soup and Ham and Gruyère melt sandwich!

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    9 months ago

    wonderful breakfast!! Denise was absolutely amazing. will be coming back soon! Love first watch.

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    9 months ago

    Jeri is always very kind to me in the mornings. She goes out of her way to provide good customer service.

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    The lemon pancakes, bacon and speciality drinks were really good. You will not be disappointed!

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    Denise was an exceptional hostess and Michael was an awesome waiter. Their service makes us want to come back every day!

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