My first experience was awesome. I had an amazing server named Shannon. She offered me avocado toast and kale tonic after I told her I was a vegetarian. I was highly satisfied with the taste, presentation and service. I will be coming back very soon. read more

We are visiting here from Minneapolis and few people recommended this place. We had an amazing breakfast. To add to the fun, our waitress was fun and quirky and fast. Also, the food came out literally after 8 min of us ordering....no joke. If you are in Phoenix, def. try this place if you are big on breakfast :-) read more

We go for breakfast here to celebrate every family birthday and Mother's Day/Father's Day celebrations. The food is fantastic! I usually order a skillet (every one I have tried is really good). The seasonal breakfasts are generally amazing as well. Pumpkin Pancakes and the Brûléed Banana Waffle is to die for! I highly recommend this place. read more

Delicious breakfast and very accommodating to larger parties. I had the Triathlete and it was more than enough, very flavorful, and great option for a person being mindful of calories. Love that we had hot coffee right at the table the whole time versus the server allowing the carafe to get cold. Our server was very nice and we will definitely be back soon--I am really wanting to try the breakfast tacos! read more

My husband likes this place so we usually go on the weekends. The eggs are always cold and the bacon is precooked and rubbery so I always have to say bacon crispy and 90% of the time I have to send it back saying I ordered this crispy. So if your a cook at a restaurant you should know how to crisp some bacon right?? Well not today!!! I Sent it back when the food arrived and it came back was exactly the same way... so I said it looks the the same rubbery bacon I just sent back and then she brings this black burnt bacon still smoking from the kitchen... I should have had her set it down on the table so I could have took a picture for it for the review but told her to just forget it, if your cook doesn't know how to re-heat rubbery precooked bacon to be a little crispier he shouldn't be back there. The problem is that she didn't even give a shit!! I would never have excepted black burnt bacon from a cook and brought it to a customer.. Wtf first watch!! Embarrassing!! I hope the waitress and the cook enjoy sharing that 18 cents tip I left for them!! read more

I love breakfast/brunch at First Watch. It's always a family treat after church for us to go eat brunch. The food is delicious and I've always had great service. On Sunday there is a wait, but the food is good and cooked to order, so it is worth the extra time. We hang out and read the Sunday paper that is in a basket just waiting to be read. read more

My family needed someplace for breakfast yesterday morning on our way to the airport and google maps indicated that First Watch was close and well-reviewed. We were a little nervous about finding a decent restaurant in that part of Phoenix (let's be honest - in just about any part of Phoenix), so we were tremendously pleased when we found this place. The atmosphere was good, the restaurant clean, the staff friendly and attentive, and the food was surprisingly healthy and delicious. We all enjoyed our meals and they got us out in plenty of time to catch our flights. If I found myself near a First Watch again I would definitely return. read more

We have eaten at FW numerous times over the years and can't say that we have ever had a meal that was less than great. Breakfast is my favorite meal at FW, when I have a craving for pancakes this is my destination. read more

Great breakfast place!! We had salmon frittata and pancakes. Their banana granola pancake is a must, it is so fluffy, crunchy with granola, and bananas add nice texture and give a deep flavor. I would prefer salmon on top of the frittata but they serve it cooked inside the frittata, but other than that it was good too. They use locally grown fresh products, Staff is very kind and friendly. Place is big so even though it was crowded it wasn't laud or noisy. It is a beautiful place for a beautiful morning. read more

Had a great breakfast. Market Hash. Yummy. Service was excellent and friendly. We'll be back!

We had just arrived into town & we were hungry! After reading the reviews, we decide to try first watch!!! We have 2 10year olds & a 13 years olds & we ALL loved our breakfast from the whole grain bread (delicious) to the wonderful pancakes!!! A must!!! read more

Excellent breakfast! Tri-Athletic was great! My wife Denisse and I really enjoyed our healthy options and the place had an uber cool layout. Exposed Hardwood tables and comfy seating!! read more

This was the second time I've been here, and I have to say.....I love, love , love this place! I tried the market skillet, and it was so amazing!! The mushrooms! The cheese! The potatoes! And any place that serves cage free eggs is a plus for me!! I will definitely come back! read more

First Watch in Chandler. Waited 40 minutes for our meals. Several tables seated after us were served before us. Waitress stopped twice to apologize for the delay. Not her fault. Photos show generous portions. I was served one 4-5 inch pancake, two small fried eggs and a mini sausage on a huge platter. $10.00. Very disappointing. Won't go back. read more

Let me first note I have Celiac disease, if I could eat normal people food, the rating would have been a 5. The rating is based on my experience as a gluten free diner. I am visiting family and friends in Glendale, and was looking for a celiac safe place to get some breakfast, and First Watch popped up on my Find Me Gluten Free app. When we arrived on Saturday morning it was busy, but we got right in to a table. They had a gluten free menu (copy) available, with suggestions of how to order the food. Many options could be made gluten free, but there weren't any egg-free options, which generally doesn't matter unless you also have an egg allergy, like me. They used to have skillets, where you could just exclude the egg, but they have opted for more main stream options, making it not very satisfying for someone with multiple food allergies. That being said, I ordered a bunch of sides (potatoes, bacon, fruit, and greens with avocado) and it was just fine. Nothing spectacular but it was gluten free, I didn't get sick, and the waiter was very patient with my allergies. I would love to see more variety in the breakfast options, including gluten free bread and english muffins (you can just keep them in the freezer for when your GF people would like some), gluten free pancakes (not rocket science - and my kids would love you forever), and more egg free options. read more

Best food in the world! The prices are good the quality of the food is good the service is good could not find anything to complain about which is good. Wouldn't change a thing definitely coming back for seconds maybe even thirds and maybe even later today!!! read more

Love this place, amazing food, deliciously healthy, Eli is an amazing waiter, I guarantee you wont be disappointed.

The food is delicious and the location is comforting and cozy. I definitely recommend it.

Perfectly cooked bacon, flavorful Sunnyside up eggs, delicious toast and potatoes, and warm friendly service. Very impressed.

I'm pretty much to blame for getting everyone I know hooked on this place! It's so cute and hidden by the freeway! Lots of healthy and delicious choices for breakfast and lunch! read more

Absolutely love this place. All their food is amazing always and they have such a wide diverse menu. One of my favorite breakfast spots in the valley. read more

Compared to other First Watch's I've been to, this one was very small. Came on Sunday and was packed, make sure to check in on yelp to save yourself the wait. Food was good and wait staff was very nice. read more

Look it's not the best , but I really like it . breakfasts are good, coffee good, specialty juice much better then good. That's right, try the juice. read more

Many years ago, First Watch had the feel of a 'healthy' alternative to Denny's/IHOP and the others, but they have updated their decor, and their menu offerings, both seasonal and regular, just get better and better. The service is wonderful, especially the carafe of coffee on the table. The price is equal to the quality and is comparable to most breakfast places. This is one place that is as close to a guarantee for breakfast or brunch as you are going to get... read more

Loved this place this is one of the best places around for.breakfast and lunch. The staff is friendly and attentive, the restaurant is clean and sanitary, and the portions are big and the prices is reasonable this combines for a excellent redtaurant. My server made sure i had a superb meal which i did. Definately will be back in future read more

Best food and service..ever!! Love this place!! Their food is so unique and so delicious. I wish they were open for dinner too! read more

As a Business Traveler, I am always looking for a great breakfast place. I am so sick of the middle of the road hotel free breakfasts. I usually do a search on my phone for "Diners Near Me" or "Breakfast Near Me". Well on this trip I was staying in Phoenix and did my typical search and First Watch on Black Canyon Hwy came up. As we all do we look at reviews and the menu. I decided to give it a try and I am so glad I did. The minute you walk in you feel the great friendly atmosphere. You are fine being a party of one without having to sit at the counter, like its a holiday and you have to sit at the kids table. The decor pulls you right in, the aroma is next and the friendly staff really make you feel welcome. So if you are staying at the Spring Hill Suites, The Towne Place suites or even the Sheraton, do yourself a favor and walk a 1/4 mile up Frontage side of Black Canyon and have a great breakfast at First Watch. BTW, try the Millionaire's Bacon. Let's call it dessert after your breakfast. Order it and you'll know why. read more

Took my BF there for Sunday brunch this weekend. We were seated in less than 10 minutes despite it being very busy. Our waitress was efficient and cheerful. We both loved our meals. He had one of their pancake breakfasts, and I had the egg crepe with turkey and avo. I love the egg crepe. If you are familiar with the Hobees restaurants in the SF Bay Area, this is probably as close as you will find to Hobees, but with a better menu selection. They do indeed give you a whole pot o coffee, which they even refilled for us. Although it was bustling, we did not feel rushed and were able to linger over a 3rd cup. My BF loved their coffee, but I found it a bit weak for my taste. Would love if they offerred a darker roast. But all-in-all it is a great value. We will be back! PS: this is a family atmosphere, so there are kids of all ages, and all that implies. read more

I don't get the reviews. Short line this AM, quickly seated. Promptly served cold decaf (in thermos pot). Wife ordered benny with HARD eggs, emphasized hard several times as soft turns her stomach. Arrived soft - no one bothered to check. They offer a remake, of course, so now we get to enjoy going out to watch each other eat - together. My steak and eggs, ordered med-rare comes out blue rare and tough. Egg yolk is broken. Potatoes are cooked to death and hard. Toast and coffee was fine. Waitress comes back with remade benny, wife tells her my steak is rare, she asks if I want it remade. I put it on the side plate and tell her she can take it to the kitchen to toss it out. She seems offended by my attitude. Can't include my inside voice thoughts here. She returns a couple of minutes later and tells us the manager comps the bill. Never saw or heard from the manager. Never saw her again. In my experience, there's a lack of standards here or this many mistakes wouldn't have happened in a single visit. It's an egg place, you'd think they'd have that part figured out. The manager never bothered to make an appearance, perhaps of the view that your best course of action is to buy off the unhappy customers and hope they don't come back. You win. The lesson here is that if you dine here, and your food doesn't live up to the menu, complain a bit and you'll get to eat (sort of) for free! Probably not as bad as this experience, but there's lots of 'at least as good' options in the area. read more

WiFi. NEVER WORKS!! If your planning on studying, going over documents , or anything while enjoying your meal... GOOD LUCK WITH THAT

Wow, food was great, excellent quality and presentation was outstanding (watching too much food channel ). Why only 4 stars? prices are high. Staff was friendly. Definitely worth at least one visit then decide for yourself if the food matched the price. For me, there's so many other places to eat, I'll try someplace else next time. read more

We really enjoyed everything about First Watch. Staring with the on-line wait list, which was really convenient because of their popularity. The staff was very enjoyable and attentive. The food was excellent. We returned to enjoy the food and staff again during our week stay in Phoenix for Spring training. We will add this to our must go to place in Phoenix. read more

Very impressed with this place. Their juices were great, service even better and everything on the menu sounded so good. I will definitely be going again. Also very clean and cute place. read more

Ate here this morning. I ordered the rustica frittata and the cinnybun pancakes. Rustica frittata was exactly what I expected, yes it was delicious! The cinnybun pancakes looked and sounded interesting, that's why I ordered it. It tastes exactly like a cinnabun and pancakes rolled into one. Great overall service! Server was awesome and food was ordered and delievered quickly. 5 stars! read more

Great concept and super great breakfast! Order at the counter and in a few minutes great hot food! Jalapeño cornbread is amazing!

Went here with my fellow classmates for some brunch in between classes. It was my first time there and I had never heard of this restaurant before, but I am so glad that I stopped in for a bite to eat! Our server was very accommodating of our short break and made sure to get our orders out as fast as possible. All of the orders were accurate and they were brought out within 10 minutes. The food is extremely fresh and it is clear that this establishment cares about the health of their customers. Each of the dishes on their menu were healthy options and alternatives as opposed to going somewhere such as Denny's or IHOP and getting low-grade food. I will definitely be back here soon! read more

I'll probably stop ordering from here. It's a shame because it's walking distance from work. My order has been wrong or they have forgotten something the last 3 times I've picked food up for take out. read more

Really tasty food. I got the half veggie sandwich with superfood kale salad. Vegetarians beware, superfood kale salad comes with chicken on it. They swapped it out quick and all was well. Would love to come back and try the avocado toast! read more

First watch always has good food! The avocados were a little on the un ripe side on my avocado toast. Lemon blueberry quinoa pancakes were very good! Half Hour wait to be seated , half hour wait for kitchen to prepare food. Obviously little understaffed.the bacon was over cooked and tasted like it had been sitting in The warmer for quite a while- disappointing for five dollar bacon. The hostesses were not very pleasant we weren't thanked for how long we had to wait and we weren't asked when we left if our food was good and as well we weren't thanked on the way out the door. At least the server was friendly and pleasant. read more

I like going here for lunch every now and then. The place isnt always super packed, which I like and the service is always quick and the people are always nice! I love the No.5 asian salad and the tomato soup! This is a good place when you want good decent food and nice people helping you! read more