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First Watch

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

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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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Given them 3 tries for breakfast. Service is slow, potatoes overly seasoned. We are done trying and won't go back.

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

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

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Awesome menu, nice bright seating and friendly staff. Grab breakfast or brunch, it's all amazing!

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Great breakfast options! I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were delicious. Very clean establishment great look.

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Great food, wonderful service. the food was served hot and fresh the home made jam on delicious bread.

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We are visiting from our of town. The food is fresh and healthy. Plenty of choices! Great place!

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Best breakfast spot in town. Id recommend them to anyone. Plan on going back in the near future.

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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?

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Forks & Boards - Need some delicious crispy chicken covered in buffalo sauce, bacon, and a bleu cheese crumble?

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Forks & Boards

3.9(71 reviews)
4.8 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Certified professionals

First time at Forks and Boards but certainly not our last. My daughter, her two kids and I arrived…read morearound 3 PM on a Thursday. The restaurant is attached to The Gamer's Guild game store, so we had fun shopping there first. The store has a huge selection of every game imaginable plus dozens of tables, free to play. They have an optional membership fee, which gets you discounts at various levels. We then traipsed over to the restaurant area for lunch/dinner. My daughter has celiac disease and the establishment was very sensitive to food allergies. They also supported neuro-diversity, which was great for my grandson. They also had several TV's going, kids menu games and a game library for free. My daughter got a Twisted Turkey Club, my granddaughter got kids Chicken Fingers and I got a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. All the orders came with fries. My grandson didn't eat. My daughter raved about her gluten free meal and my granddaughter just put her head down and plowed through her lunch. My sandwich was pretty good. I got the step-child of chicken pieces: it was pretty small. It still tasted fine and the regular fries were killer. The side sauces were legit as well. I recommend the bleu cheese and Gil's Buffalo sauce. We will visit again soon.

Decided to try this place out since we were at Gaming Guild which is literally right next door…read more They have HH M-Thurs. from 3-5 pm and brunch Sat. & Sun. From 10 am-2 pm. Would not recommend their pizza, it was sauce less, overcooked, and dry. Their burger was great, full of flavor and juicy but side of fries were luke-warm. A lot of room for improvement here and hopefully they get it together because it's a pretty cool spot to hang out and play board games.

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Aftermath

Aftermath

4.4(461 reviews)
5.2 mi
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The staff at Aftermath truly made our Mother's Day celebration unforgettable. Accommodating a group…read moreof 10 people is no small task, yet everyone was so welcoming, attentive, and incredibly kind from start to finish. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the service made our entire family feel comfortable and cared for throughout the meal. As amazing as the hospitality was, the food completely stole the show. Every dish was spectacular, packed with flavor, and beautifully prepared. The absolute must-order is the jalapeño bacon burger -- perfectly cooked with just the right kick of spice and loaded with flavor in every bite. We'll definitely be returning for another incredible experience!

04/19/2026 This spot had been on my list for a while to try…read moretheir popular Aftermath Burger. Made a Sunday 6:00pm reservation with my friend. It looked pretty busy when we got there, and we heard live music would start at 7:00pm. For drinks, the menu says to ask about mocktails - I would prefer that they list it on the menu so that I have more time to decide. I forgot what was in my mocktail other than yuzu, but I enjoyed it. I think my friend's mocktail was blackberry with ginger beer. For food, they are known for their Aftermath Burger, but the Jalapeño Bacon Burger sounded even better. We told our server that we were going to share everything. We didn't ask to split the burger, but I guess he told the kitchen to, so that was a nice surprise. Did not see an up-charge for that either. The burger was SO good - loved the crispy edges of the burger patties. It was so flavorful, and I would definitely go back for it. The crinkle fries were extra crispy. The Rigatoni Alla Vodka was okay, though I wouldn't order it again. Same with the burrata - I was okay with the sliced almonds for some crunch, but the fresh strawberries did not pair well with the burrata for both my friend and me. Overall we had a good dinner with decent service. The live music was great and interactive too - the singer asked questions at a nearby table, then picked a song to sing based on the responses.

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Bobby Q

4.5(5.4k reviews)
0.9 mi
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Love Bobby Q's! Love their cornbread!…read more Love the Pineapple Passion! Love the Hogs Heaven! Love the BBQ Rotisserie chicken! Love HARRISON the server!! His service is wonderful every single time ! He's one of the reasons I go back!

So, showed up at 3:55 pm on 5/11. Sat on the patio. We were there for happy hour my friend had…read moreshowed up at 3:40. Our server was initially very attentive and got him his wine and me my beer. This is where the service fell apart. The server never came back This is May in Phoenix. If the server was overloaded with other tables we could understand. This was not the case. There were 3 other patrons in the restaurant. All the servers and other employees were at the hostess stand and there were 4 of them. A bartender could tell visually that our drinks at that point were almost empty. However, we were not her customers Fair enough! However, at 4:15 pm I would expect our server to have come back to check on us. Also, not begrudging employees working double shifts. But, 2 other employees eating wings in the bar. All things forgiven if I had gotten decent service. I was going to eat dinner. But, given the service climate. I decided to cut my losses and pay for my beverages and leave . I would have commented to the Manager on duty if one has been visible. I have been to other locations of BobbyQ's and had a great experience. It's just a shame the employee's and management at this location don't care. Even though this location is only 3.5 miles from my house. I doubt I will be back. It might be a while, but will go to the 27th ave location. Good luck with this location You might want to fix your service challenges or you might go the way of Zen Burger. People will only put up with so much even if the food is exceptional. Don't rest on your Laurel's.

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The Vig

3.8(148 reviews)
2.6 mi
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DEFINITELY CHECK IT OUT!!! We were greeted and seated out in…read morethe patio dining area with no wait. The evening was very pleasant and the patio area made for a comfortable ambiance. Our Server Aleigha arrived with a friendly smile, took out drink order and made the experience over the top. She was friendly, very knowledgeable of the menu and genuinely a pleasure. We started off with the house made salsa and guacamole. The charred tomato salsa is crazy good. The depth of flavor was unmatched by any I've ever eaten. The guacamole was vibrant and very flavorful. For our entree we had the carne asada steak tacos, the chopped grilled chicken salad and the chipotle chicken rigatoni. Most definitely going to be regular guests going forward.

The Vig is such a vibe as far as the outdoor seating area, lighting, music, all the ambiance but in…read moremy experience the food is always super mid no matter which location. We got the fries as an app this time around and the goat cheese dipping sauce was super runny - it barely stayed on the fry. I also got the steak salad which is a more expensive menu item and it had basically no toppings! Like why is this $30 but is missing the majority of the ingredients that give it flavor? Also the drinks are fine but nothing that will knock your socks off. For a relatively decent menu on paper, I wish the food tasted better. I will say that our server was awesome! And again they have the cutest restaurants to meet friends and hang out at across the valley, just don't expect great food

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