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    First Watch

    4.3 (928 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Danielle L.

    We love our experience at first watch every single time . The food is always delicious. The staff is so friendly and service is quick even it's super busy. The ambiance here is always so great and welcoming,it gets the warm feeling that you like to feel for the Sunday brunch.

    Everything omelette with sour cream & diced tomatoes, wheat toast & home fries. Perfect size meal to start the day.
    Shane B.

    Our breakfast was Amazing, the service was top notch and the ambiance was very clean and comfortable. This is the place to go for breakfast!

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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.

    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

    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.

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

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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

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

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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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    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?

    My guess is no since they have no TV's, hope that helps.

    When will this restaurant reopen after the vehicle crash on October 30th 2019?

    It was not an accident, person had heart attack & died in his truck, Restaurant will not open for mths.… 

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    I have never sat down at a restaurant and enjoyed everything on my plate like I have here. We…read morevisited for the first time today and decided we will most definitely be returning for more. The restaurant itself is beautiful and well lit. It was clean and well taken care of. Our party of several guests was seated immediately upon arrival. The menu features an impressive selection of handcrafted refreshments, including artisan smoothies, specialty coffees, and teas, eschewing traditional sodas and standard juices in favor of higher-quality offerings. I ordered the coconut lime refresher, which was exceptionally bright and refreshing. The chicken tacos were equally outstanding. My husband selected the "Goat Temptation," which proved so popular that our nine-year-old shared a significant portion of it. Every plate was cleared, and the quality of the meal was exemplary throughout. We were particularly impressed by the service provided by Monae, whose warmth and attentive care truly enhanced our dining experience. It is clear that she is deeply passionate about her craft. I would rate this experience higher than five stars if possible; it was truly exceptional.

    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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    4.4
    (167 reviews)
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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.

    Service was friendly…read more They made our drinks quickly. Mine was not overly sweet which is usually a concern of mine but I'm also a "do it and see what happens" when trying new coffee. I had the Xmas in July, brown butter brown sugar latte, iced with almond milk. Flavors were pleasant, not overpowering and not overwhelmingly sweet. The toasty flavor of the brown butter paired well with the almond milk and it wasn't too sweet with the brown sugar. If you like it sweeter they do have a condiment bar. My mini got the firecracker lemonade. It tasted exactly like a bomb pop. It was a little too sweet for my taste but she loved it. Cute vibes, super chill. Ample parking as it shares a parking lot with multiple businesses. FYI: the parking lot exit on the side with the light and the smaller side street is more "low car friendly". The lip of the entrance to the parking lot from 7th St is weirdly steep.

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