First Watch is always a reliable place to hit after a night of binging or a moderate bout of dysentery, as you can always expect the food to be bland but healthful. Barely anything on the menu is slathered in grease, which is a nice change from some of FW's competitors. I'm not totally slamming the place: I actually like the combos they offer in terms of the sweet-savory equilibrium that's so important to me when breakfast is concerned. The retirement home-style pastels are soothing, too. You might expect Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche to sit down in the booth next to you at any moment. A big FW plus is that generous seating ensures that there are barely any times when you have to wait to be seated for breakfast or lunch. So if you can't get a seat at nearby Matt's Big Breakfast or the Park Central Good Egg, consider this egg joint. read more

Fresh food, attentive staff and boy is it fast! I like the skillets and they'll sub out my toast for fruit, which is nice. I never feel like I ate heavy, sticky, icky food when I leave and I like that. Every single employee you encounter interacts with you with a big ol' smile on their face. There is ONE wait person who is a little ditzy and I try to avoid her like the plague, but overall I am very impressed with this place. Not a greasy diner, no siree! Tasty! I'd eat lunch here sometime too but their gluten free lunch options are just about non-existent. I wish they'd change that. read more

Had the Parm hash, with a Pecan Pancake. Hash was amazing, and was a large plate. Pancake was decent, but overall great breakfast spot. Great service. read more

First Watch - Parm Hash and Pecan Pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We were sat immediately upon arrival. Our waitress did pass our table a few times without greeting us or so much to say she would be right with us. I got the Parma hash - it was pretty good. It had potatoes, turkey sausage, onions, tomatoe, all with a sunny side egg on top. It came with a small compote of fruit and an English muffin. Our waitress was friendly and fun. We will be back again. read more

For this area and especially for those in walking distance working at the hospital this place is a must visit. I am consistently surprised at the intriguing new dishes that arrive for specials. They got my order wrong but the dish they brought was delicious all the same. Quinoa pasta dish with a lemon sauce and fresh white meat chicken grilled on top. Also had the squash soup that tickled the tastebuds pink. Ignore the lackluster exterior and give this place a try. read more

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Wow! So good! The place was packed and we still were seated immediately. Our waitress was so sweet and very quick with everything. The food was also delicious. Many options on the menu and so much flavor in each dish that we ordered. I had the Floridian French toast- Amazing! My daughter had a chocolate chip pancake which was also amazing! Very fluffy and it came with bacon. I ordered sausage links as extra and I liked them but my brother and father didn't. My father liked the sausage patties better. The link was much softer. Bacon was perfect. Brother had biscuits and gravy, and usually I don't care for that dish but his were yummy. Overall, excellent. read more

End up here every time I'm in town (about a dozen or so times a year). The place has an open yet cozy feel. The younger servers are very friendly. I am a coffee person but others in the group have gotten their morning tonics or juices and love the fresh ingredients. The menu has a good selection and I try something new every time without being disappointed yet. Last time we failed to make a special request until the order had been in a bit but our waitress ran in to get it taken care of so all three orders came out together and hot (cold food is a major pet peeve). read more

Wow. Really great hash! I appreciate that this brunch place gives you a seasonal menu outside of their regular fare. The benches in the place are a little shallow, and I'm a big guy, so there was slight discomfort; however, the quality of service and food quickly made me forget any tweaks I would make to the seating situation. The portions are great, and even an arugula salad was elevated and tasty. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Extensive menu for a breakfast & lunch place! So many healthy choices :). Service was fast and friendly. I ride my bike often and really appreciate that they have a bike rack in the shade. There is also a patio that is on the East side of the building so it's not so hot. read more

This place looks incredible they completely remodeled. I thought I walked into the wrong place this morning. Service was very friendly as always. Food looks and tastes amazing. Definitely recommend this place. read more

First Watch - I can't believe how amzing this place looks now. They completely remodeled. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The staff is super friendly and helpful. The food is great and out quickly. Coffee is always hot & tasty! This is our go-to breakfast spot! Plus you can sub almost anything, including egg whites, for no extra charge. They're very accommodating, especially for those of us who have to eat gluten free. So happy we found First Watch! read more

Great service the staff all have great smiles. Oatmeal and turkey sausage links with black coffee. The pecans and cranberries make the oatmeal tasty read more

First Watch - Breakfast on the healthy side . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The service is amazing as well as the food. Everything I have tried so far has been perfected in taste and presentation. read more

First Watch - The people I enjoyed my meal with. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

As mentioned in previous reviews, I love breakfast for lunch. The other day I had only 30 minutes for lunch between meetings. I was going to test my luck to see if I can order and consume an omelet within 30 minutes. I usually go to The Good Egg for breakfast for lunch but decided I would give First Watch a try. The experience was satisfactory but not great. Server was polite enough but no personality. He did constantly fill my water which was a plus and he got my order in and food brought out quickly and efficiently. I ordered a veggie omelet with a side of potatoes. Omelet was okay but a bit bland. Thank God for hot sauce. The broccoli inside the omelet was raw which I found unappealing. A nice saute, steam, or roast to them would have made this omelet 10x better. The potatoes it came with were obviously previously frozen, lacked seasoning, and unevenly cooked. The good news is that I was in and out of there in under 25 minutes. I don't think I will return on my own to First Watch. I find the food to be tastier and the service friendlier at The Good Egg. read more

By far the most amazing breakfast and brunch food and the most fantastic service! I go every week and always enjoy my time. Billy and Jared rule. read more

Probably one of my favorite breakfast places. Good food and great service. You get a good amount of food for the price you pay. It's on the healthier side which is always nice! read more

If you gotta be stuck downtown, you might as well eat here. They have some different breakfast options if you are are trying to eat junk or eat healthy. If I am visiting the nearby hospital I will eat healthier but if I am heading downtown for an event, you know I am going comfort food all the way! I do not like that if I am sitting there with a friend they bring me my bill and will not come back to the table to refill my water or my tea. It feels like they are expecting you hurry and leave at times. read more

This place is just fine. You will have a decent breakfast. Their coffee is great, they have lots of different flavored creamers and the food is fine. We got tired of paying $20 for breakfast at the big named hotels across the street. We tried this place out and never ate at the hotels again, even if the boss was paying. Certainly worth a trip if you're stuck in downtown for a few days. read more

Had the lunch 2fer combo, turkey sandwich and pecan salad. Both were amazing. I added on a cup of tomato bisque that I used for dipping the sandwich in. Delish! (: read more

The food is always been amazing there and they have great deal When my wife wants to go out to breakfast that is where we go The omelettes are the best read more

Each time we return, the service is lovely. My food has always been great and to my expectation. I finally experienced lunch here, we had the roast beef sandwich that's grilled with cheese on theme bread, I can't recall the name, but it was great! There is another turkey sandwich that had arugula and artichoke spread. So good. Service is quick. Food is good. read more

My husband and I went here twice for breakfast and it was excellent both times. I would recommend trying one of their drinks, like the cucumber mint or kale tonic. They are very refreshing. The waitresses are super nice. The portions are pretty large too, so it's a good value for your money. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Best chocolate chip pancakes ever! They also have a delicious iced coffee! Their staff is always friendly (: Went in this morning and requested to sit in the back to get some last minute studying as I ate and they were so accommodating, the food wait is reasonable. I eat here at least once a week, highly recommend!! read more

First Watch - Requested chocolate chips on my waffle (: never disappoint, food was delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Excellent service with delicious food. Our last visit was more than 6 years ago. Upon arriving, the brand new interior decoration was very uplifting and refreshing. Completely different menu items to choose from. Love the selections. Have to return and try different dishes in the near future. read more

First Watch - Brisket hash. Amazing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The BEST breakfast place I've ever been to! I recommend this 100000000% Every time I travel to AZ first watch is a must. I hope they expand and come to CA soon. read more

I had some time to kill waiting for my wife to undergo her procedure and be discharged from St. Joe's so since First Watch was directly across the street and it was breakfast time, I decided to walk over and give it a go. Nice little place inside. I decided to order something different and decided on the BLT Benedict, which seemed like an interesting concept, using ciabatta instead of English muffins. Plus I favor belly bacon more than ham or Canadian bacon as the meat. The result was a little clunky and the construction was a little sloppy, but as long as it tasted OK, that can be forgiven. However, it was surprisingly a little blah, but the biggie was that they committed the sin of serving an undercooked poached egg. You know, the kind where the white is still translucent and runny. I said nothing, ate around it and finished everything else (the potatoes on the side were fine), paid and left disappointed. Honestly, if I had ordered something a little more conventional instead, I probably would have been relatively happy. But this is the only data point I have to go on, so 2 stars it is. Undercooked slimy eggs is a major no-no, IMHO. read more

First time in Arizona and fell in love with how perfect the Trifecta is. Definitely recommend this place. The food and service is great

My husband and I went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We joined the waitlist via Google on our way there and were immediately seated. As it was our first time there, our server provided many suggestions. I got the avocado toast. It was very flavorful and very filling. I would recommend it! My husband ordered the special of the day, which was carnitas breakfast burrito. It was delicious! A great experience for breakfast! read more

I've just realized I've never Yelped FW! What a tragedy! FW is my absolute favorite breakfast place in the WORLD. Really. The food is seriously fresh and top of the line, the service is unbeatable, the atmosphere is friendly, comfy, and nice. You can tell that all around, from frontline to kitchen staff, the place is run well. My husband and I go to FW at least two weekends a month, and bring out of town family and friends here at every chance. Everyone is always so pleased and impressed, and jealous that they don't have their own First Watch locally (ahem, FWs are needed in Oregon!) I'm having a hard time identifying single things to write about since I literally like every single aspect of the place.. One big positive: Tamara. She's usually our server and I feel like she goes out of her way to have us as patrons. She is SO sweet, friendly, and warm. We love getting her. The house coffee: fantastic. The waffle: stellar (do what I do and have the fruit from the Floridian French toast added to the waffle!) The house potatoes: wayyyy better than regular hashbrowns. The omelets: Incredible. Tip: Sign up for their online club. FW sends me coupons on the regular and also sends me a free entrée certificate on my birthday. :D Go to First Watch. You won't regret it. read more

Great customer services. Very friendly with guests including families with children. I highly recommend this place for good breakfast and brunch read more

Great service and great food. The place is clean and the personnel super friendly, yet very professional. The server in our area was Shenequa Jones, she was extremely nice. Also the person that brought us the food. We highly recommend this place. read more

A wonderful breakfast and lunch spot for people looking to eat healthy. They have gluten-free options as well which was quite surprised to see, close to public transportation. read more

Food is really good, but portions are a bit small for the price. Friendly staff. VERY limited parking. We joined the waitlist via Yelp before driving over, and got a table as soon as we checked in...use this feature if you can! We were there pretty early on a Monday and it was already packed. read more

I came here for an early breakfast- no wait and we were instantly greeted with a smile. The waitress was attentive and very quick. The coffee was fresh and the food was delicious! I will definitely be back soon! read more

Our server was great, he went above and beyond! We walked in around 730 on a weekend morning and there were quite a few people in the restaurant but didn't seem to have a hostess. Rossi came over and sat us and also was our server. He was great! He tried upselling us two of the new juices but we were stuck in our way wanting an oj and apple juice. Oj was so good and so refreshing, so was the avocado toast (so basic I know). The granola pancakes were so good too, I love when restaurants put the fruit in the batter and that's just what they did with the blueberries. The biscuits and gravy were so so,the gravy was nothing to write home about. The best part of all was that Rossi was just on point with everything. He was the hostess, server and clearing tables. Just so on point with everything. He even brought out a small sample of the kale juice (can't remember the name) for us to try and could order next time. It was honestly so good, and so nice of him! read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. Love their omelettes and pancakes and pretty much everything. Feels somewhat healthier than other breakfast places too. Try it you won't be disappointed read more

Yummy breakfast. Great people. Loved the specials they rotate. Makes it different and fun. The atmosphere is nice too. We still be back as soon as we can. Really loved it. read more

Short wait time! Great breakfast! Had the Eggs Benedict w/ smoked salmon. My bf had the Power Bowl. Everything was delicious! My 1yr old devoured the cheese grits. read more

First time coming here today and it was amazing. It's a cute little breakfast diner with fast service, great quality of food, and knowledgeable employees. Our meals were cooked to our liking and everything was correct. We will be looking forward to our visit back! read more

This is near my downtown condo, which is convenient since I can eat here multiple times a week without tiring of it. Free newspapers, great service and friendly staff who remembers their "regular" customers, breakfast all day and huge glasses of iced tea - adds up to a very enjoyable, affordable meal. read more