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    4.3 (923 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Esperanza E.

    When I asked the blonde lady if the music would be this loud the entire time at 7:00am, she initially didn't hear me and I had to repeat myself. She responded by saying that they like to keep the music at this volume. Despite this, we decided to leave.But if you like extremely loud music this is your place to be.

    Elevated Egg Sandwich,  Carrot and Pecan pancakes, and Million Dollar Potatoes
    Paisley E.

    The food was delicious and the service was excellent! The feeling of the restaurant was very upbeat!

    Lavender French Toast
    Adam S.

    Haven't had brunch at First Watch in a while and this location was really good. Large parking lot and no wait. The atmosphere has a little something to be desired with all the traffic and the location isn't perfect when you're on the frontage road between two busy streets, but I also understand they can only do so much. Quibell, our server was fantastic. Super smiley and puts the customer first. I hope they're paying her well. I loved my French toast and I'm not a French toast guy; my spouse was a little underwhelmed with their food / taste. Payment is super easy by using your smart phone to scan a QR code on your receipt.

    Fresh juices!

    Ate here (East Ray location) with a group of friends early in the morning on a Sunday and everything was wonderful. Our server -Vanessa- was incredible, so thoughtful and on top of it. Everything was fresh and flavorful and a few small customization requests were met with cheerful enthusiasm. Can't wait to eat here again.

    lemon ricotta pancakes
    Smita N.

    First Watch is always on my to do list when I visit AZ and this visit was wonderful like the rest. The lemon ricotta pancakes had me, a certified pancake hater, eating half the plate before I realized what was going on. The blueberry lemon cornbread was to DIE for and one of my favorite seasonal menu items. The kale tonic drink also hits the spot and charges me up for the day. Service was friendly as always and made me feel very welcome. Can't wait to visit again!

    Avocado Toast
    Lynn X.

    It was nice the service was amazing j love first watch so I never have complains about the food or vibes. But the service here was amazing she was sweet very attentive

    Million dollar bloody Mary's for the best
    Denise D.

    The food and service were great. Our waitress Elaine was great! Definitely try the bacon and potatoes. So good

    Pumpkin donut holes
    Michael H.

    Definitely not your generic breakfast spot, and I mean that as a compliment. Ham and Gruyère cheese omelette was amazing. Pumpkin donut holes (seasonal) were exceptional. The service awesome!

    Teresa A.

    A cute little breakfast joint hidden on the outskirts of the freeway. I just got the Belgium waffle and it was good. Nothing special or spectacular but fair for it to stand out amongst other breakfast restaurants Belgium waffles. Not really fulfilling - so if I ever go to a first watch again I would order something different. Service was a little slow for a Sunday early morning before the brunch rush.

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    Absolutely brilliant! Wonderful food, great service, just a really pleasant experience.

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    7 years ago

    Love this place! Used to drive into downtown Phx to get their eggs Benedict. Now they are everywhere. Woohoo!

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    Food here is really tasty. Love the avocado toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, bacon and chickichanga. Server was sweet

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    7 years ago

    Good good, ok service, clean and nice ambiance. It's the only spot near us for breakfast. A little pricey but has good vegan choices

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    Very clean. Good, natural food choices for a good price & very tasty. The employees were friendly and diligent. Id go back.

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    Awesome food. Great service. We sat at the counter, which is a nice table. We get our pot of coffee, so drink away!

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    Will you guys be airing the Preakness or the derby this year? And would it be OK environment to bring a small child three years old to watch with us?

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    Monae Fusion Brunch Café

    4.7(130 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    This place is a hidden gem…read more If you haven't been here you need to go. Walked through the door and was immediately greeted by the owner. So sweet and lovely. First off the ambience here is awesome. All three of us took away from The decor that we would love our living room to look this cozy and inviting. The chairs were super comfy. It was between contemporary design, something out of a vogue magazine, and cool coffee shop vibes. Sat right down three of us for brunch on the day before Thanksgiving. We got Churro latte and two specialty drinks. I had the triple Berry my wife had the latte and our friend had a third I don't remember(something tropical). The latte was vanilla forward and had a nice cinnamon flavor. I would say it's kind of like a dessert latte. My wife loved it, said it was exactly what she was looking for. My triple Berry was super delicious. Not overly sweet, light on the bubbles, heavy on the flavor. It was garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint and was truly refreshing. For food our friend got the fusion quesadilla which he loved and said the salad that went with it was so amazing. I had the double trouble, the bacon was crisp, the presentation was beautiful, the avocado was seasoned nicely ingredients fresh 10/10. Wife got the crème a la fraise. She loved it, perfectly cooked, creamy sweet with fresh berries, bacon crisp and flavorful, egg was delicious and not over cooked like some places. We were so enthralled with the food that we didn't take pictures of it wish we did the presentation was beautiful. The service was great but the owner coming out at the end and chatting with us was even nicer. Lovely people really. Only problem I have with this place is I was visiting out of state and can't come back!! You will not be disappointed with this place. It is tricky to find but if you're looking at the Daiso it's to the left. Don't miss it! You won't regret it.

    We came here on a weekday for our girls' catch-up lunch. My friend suggested this place, and none…read moreof us had been here before. I'm glad she picked it. Starting from the outside, with a couple of tables out front, the place already had a chill vibe. Once we walked in, it felt very spacious. I loved the decor and the colors. We were seated at a bigger table for the four of us. At first, we thought the table might be a little too big, but it actually worked out perfectly because we could use the extra chairs for our purses and bags. Very thoughtful! My friends ordered regular lattes, and I got the Triple Berry Fusion. For food, we ordered the Omelette with Sausage, Saumon Fumé Toast, and the Monae Chicken Sandwich. The presentations were all so pretty, and everything tasted delicious. Our server was very nice. She let us take our time to chat and even became our photographer. At the end, we also got the chance to meet the owner, Monae. She was very kind, easygoing, and welcoming. The only thing that might be an issue is if we bring our husbands or guy friends with us next time. The portions are a little on the smaller side, so they might still be hungry afterward. We'll definitely come back to try something different next time.

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    Serafina Coffee Roasters - Specialty coffee and cookie

    Serafina Coffee Roasters

    4.4(159 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    One of the coolest coffee shops in Phoenix! Serafina has an eclectic design with local art and…read moreearthy furniture. I love that they support local artists, authors, and creatives. The staff were nice, friendly, and helpful. It was busy on a Sunday with a small line. I ordered the Wildflower which is a latte made with Honey and Hibiscus. It was smooth and sweet. I also got the Italian, a panini sandwich with turkey (they ran out of ham) and salami, tomatoes, mozzarella and a drizzle of balsamic. It was delicious and melts in your mouth. It reminded me mix between a Caprese salad and a club sandwich, minus the bacon. Loved the community environment. I met some interesting people there and I'm glad I was able to visit this local favorite! There's plenty of parking as it's in a shopping plaza.

    I've been wanting to give this place a second chance since the first time I went I ordered a…read morespecialty beverage and it was just way too sweet for me so I stopped by on my way to work and the cafe is super cute and very busy so people must think it's the vibe. The barista who helped me was nice and she was really doing a good job getting everyone's orders. I didn't see a cortado on the menu so I asked if they could make one for me and she said of course. The only thing is I didn't receive a cortado. A cortado is a 4 ounce drink, two shots of espresso and equal parts steamed milk. My cup was 7 ounces and filled to the brim. I know the measurement because I kept the cup and measured when I got home. That being said the drink was good. The espresso wasn't as strong as I prefer but that was because of too much milk. But I could tell it tasted good. It was clean inside and they had a variety of baked goods and some breakfast items as well as gelato.

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    Serafina Coffee Roasters - Caprese sandwich, potato chips and a red mango lemonade.  Yummy!

    Caprese sandwich, potato chips and a red mango lemonade. Yummy!

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    4.3(59 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    This is the most outstanding coffee and dessert venue I have EVER been to! They have unbelievably…read morecreative coffee creations and matcha tea and the desserts....I can't begin to describe. They have croffles on the menu (a kind of croissant / waffle hybrid) and they are delectable! My husband and I got the Dubai chocolate croffle and it was beautifully presented (sorry I didn't take a picture to post). It was crunchy, sweet, creamy inside with a beautiful pistachio and chocolate drizzle. A piece of dessert heaven! I had a "Hot pistachio" to drink. A pistachio latte on steroids with actual pieces of pistachios in the drink! The decor is beautiful. It has a modern feel and it feels like you are sitting in a cafe in Dubai with smooth jazz in the background. My husband and I will return many times over....too many good desserts to try, pleasant atmosphere and staff!!! Can't wait to come back!

    First time visiting Shaghf Cafe, conveniently located near the ASU West Campus. The cafe itself is…read morespacious, open, and offers plenty of indoor seating with a calm and tranquil atmosphere. The staff was welcoming, patient, and went through popular items over the menu with me. I ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte with oat milk substituted in place of the standard milk, hoping it would create a creamier and slightly sweeter flavor profile. Unfortunately, the drink did not meet my expectations. Instead of tasting balanced and refreshing, it leaned more sour than sweet, and the creaminess from the oat milk was not very noticeable. Despite the drink being disappointing, I still enjoyed the atmosphere and overall vibe of the cafe. I've heard great things about their coffee from others, so I'd be willing to return and give the cafe another try in hopes of a better experience next time. Large Strawberry Matcha Latte ~ $ 11.64

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    Interior / seating

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    Medium sized Dubai chocolate

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