Every chance I get to eat here, I do. I wish there was one in Tucson. I order the same thing everytime. I love the Killer Cajun.

From the moment we walked into the Restaurant we were greeted by the Manager who was very pleasant. We were seated immediately and had several people attend to our needs. This has been by far one of the best places we have eaten in a long time. Not only was everyone there very nice, the food was AMAZING! You have to try their millionaire bacon. It's the bomb! read more

The location is great. Lots of parking. The interior is decorated well, not the usual old grimy chickens and cow figurines that often clutter breakfast spots, but rather a clean and modern look. The food was fresh and delicious. I had the tri Athlete omelette. The vegetables were cooked properly and the fresh bread was thick and accompanied by fresh strawberry preserves. The wait staff was very friendly and prompt. They left a bottle of water and a pot of coffee on the table for instant refills. Definitely a repeat needed! read more

First Watch - Tri Athlete omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First Watch is good for a light breakfast as they really don't pile on the food. The food is good though and the service is good too.

This place is great! Only open for breakfast and lunch. Food taste fresh, good customer service. This is one of my go-to breakfast places to take people from out of town. read more

I always give places a second chance. This doesn't deserve a third. First time, I ordered a hot sandwich. It came out with bread so smooshed it was as thin as a tortilla, and the meat on the inside was cold (refrigerator cold). I figured it was a breakfast place, so I came back and ordered crepes. Tasteless crepes. read more

Really good with good healthy options! I had the chikichimi which was wonderful! Came with fruit to finish tha job whaaaaaaaaaattttt

Great service, food, and reasonably priced.. The Belgian Waffle was one of the best I have ever had, we had a great waiter very attentive n quick with all request. Will b back again.. read more

I came to this place with an open mind but left kinda disappointed. I like my breakfast to taste fresh and healthy and I don't feel like I got that here. I got a spinach wrap and it was just okay! I wasn't in love, I didn't finish it. I got a kale juice which was good, just wish they would have asked if I wanted it with ice... I got more ice then I did juice. read more

Talk about a disappointment, came in a couple days ago because of all the good reviews and "fresh" options. Took 15 minutes before somebody even greeted me, then when trying to ask questions about the menu the server seemed to want to be anywhere else. I asked what their fresh preserves of the day were and she informed me that it's just bottled jelly from the store. Ended up getting one of their specials, it was ok but the steak was really cold and I never saw my sever to let her know until she threw the check on the table saying nothing. Bad service is one thing, lying about the food is another. Oh, and when I asked about the juice and if I could get an ingredient taken out she explained that it's bottled so no alterations. So much for fresh squeezed juice read more

we used to go here every Sunday...but, something happened a few months ago and all of a sudden the wait staff turned over and the service just went to crap. The Manager did buy us breakfast once and encouraged us to return...AND WE DID..then the stupidity just multiplied like bunnies and rats. Food is good but the staff just does not seem to give a darn about you getting your drinks or food.... Don't waste your time Phoenix Downtowners.....go to Good Egg read more

My coworkers don't want to go to First Watch anymore because they think it's too expensive. They're right. It no longer is a $ restaurant, it's a $$ restaurant. You can't have a meal and a drink in there for less than $10. That's for the cheapest choices. Get something more expensive, or get a side, or a la carte, and you are easily in the $15+ range - for breakfast. Get real, First Watch. So for that kind of money I expect the best food and service and even some ambiance. You'll get none of the above. As others here say, things used to be better, and they are going downhill. I have my theories which I will offer soon. On a Tues at 10 am, the place maybe 50% full, I waited 10 mins after being seated to get a coffee. The waitress kept disappearing for extended periods, making brief darting appearances into the dining room like a mouse carefully foraging at night. The other tables were experiencing the same neglectful treatment, and people kept having to re-ask for water, coffee, juice, etc. My food arrived, a $9 skillet, and it was bleh. The potatoes were cold, the mushrooms were almost uncooked, and the ham was in tiny cubes, less than 5 mm in size, and stingy in portion. The dish didn't taste seasoned, and it didn't taste cooked so much as microwaved. The eggs were cooked well though. Something that totally ticks me off about many breakfast places that First Watch does, is to not provide any combo breakfasts that include pancakes. The only way to get them is as a head explodingly overpriced side - $3.39 for one pancake. This is clearly in ripoff territory, and that's all that should be said about it, ripoff. For $3.39, you might expect real maple syrup, but you will get synthetic syrup and margarine. My pancake made of dollars was good, but again, when you pay this much money, your expectations are justifiably raised, and they weren't met. My 3 coffee creamers were gone, and I couldn't get anybody's attention to get some more. At one point my waitress went to another table near mine. She looked at me and I looked at her to get her attention, and she just turned around and walked the other direction. During my stay, the waitress was at my table 3x - once to seat me, once to take my order, and a 3rd time to bring my food. I never saw her otherwise. After I'd eaten, I still didn't have my check, so I walked up to the cashier. I encountered another waitress who was sniffing and rubbing her nose - not the most waitress-y thing to do in sight of your customers. I was asked repeatedly how the food and service were, and I said it wasn't good. They immediately tried to discount my bill (I refused). But at the same time they wouldn't listen to me as I tried to explain what the specific shortcomings were, they just kept trying to give me freebies. I cut the waitress off and said, "I want you to listen to why I didn't like my meal, not to offer me comps." Note that another reviewer mentioned that one of the waitresses was sweating. I noticed another talking nonstop, and another one snuffling. Make of it what you will. Suggestions: --Reduce prices by at least 15% --Combo breakfasts that include a range of choices, including pancakes. The menu is too rigid. --Reduce pancake prices by half. Make them even cheaper if purchased as a side to another meal. --Quick beverage service. --More comfortable seating. --A policy to have wait staff checking on customers throughout the meal. --Random drug testing for waitstaff. I think it would solve a lot of problems. read more

I been wanting to try this place for a while since seeing a few of my friends post pictures of this place. Well I was very pleased had the chinckichanga (I believe that's what it's called) and I loved it! Great service overall! Is automatically on my top choices from now on. My husband's breakfast was also delicious, he had the veggie omelet read more

Found this place through Yelp and reviews were accurate. Busy holiday crowd. Food was delicious but service s bit off.

First Watch is different than any other breakfast place in that it not only serves fabulous egg dishes, but the salads are unique and absolutely delicious! Quinoa and kale salad is to die for, as well as the chicken salad! I just wish this place served dessert ! But I am so thankful that I live so close to this restaurant ! Both my husband and I plan on returning again and again to sample everything on the menu... The staff is so friendly and helpful, and the restaurant is remarkably clean... It is a comforting place to dine! read more

Been here twice and will be back many more times. The food and service is absolutely wonderful.

I happen to really like this place for breakfeast. I have been going to this location and the other location for years and always happy with my meal. I used to get the Bubbas Benny which is biscuits and gravy with eggs and potatoes. But now they make it with turkey sausage so I dont get it anymore. Now I get the eggs benidict. Its good and the hollandaise sauce doesnt have a lot of lemon in it. Im not a fan of lots of lemon in my hollandaise. The waffles and french toast here are good as well. This place has burgers, salads, and sandwiches to. Prices are good. $5-10. I dont think they have anything over $10 on the menu. read more

came here for the first time and had the tri athlete, it was beyond my expectations will definitely have to come back and enjoy an awesome meal read more

The best breakfast in the city. All fresh and oversized organic foods. Decor was farmhouse. And the food and staff were excellent. I highly recommended this place for breakfast and lunch. My only problem was that they weren't open for dinner. read more

Had to wait 12 min after being seated to have anyone see us. The restaurant staff were not even in a rush at this time. We are very patient people, but that long to even take a drink order is ridiculous. read more

I love this place! My husband and I order here more than any other restaurant! I also love that they allow us to order previous specials that are no longer on the daily menu! The quinoa bowl with sausage, kale and roasted tomatoes is delish! read more

Could not be better attentive staff great food fast service. If you want to be waited on and treated the way a customer should first watch is the place. read more

We walked in with 3 kids and were told it would just take 5-10 minutes to clear a table. Stood aside and 10 minutes later in walks a party of 4 and gets seated. We asked what the deal was and a different greeter asked the original greeter if the hold was off and she said yes. Didn't even acknowledge that she left us standing there. The rest of the experience was good but we were so peeved by the terrible initial service and lack of apology that the review is what it is. We arrive at noon when it's not as busy for a reason - I would hate to see how such a flighty host handles the busy hours. read more

First time visiting the one on Central Avenue. The Croque Madame was utterly out of this world. Such a large portion with a savory blend of meat, cheese, eggs and sauce. The person with me had the Shrimp and Grits. He was not disappointed. Service was quick and the server was on the mark. Definitely, one of my new favorite breakfast places. read more

I loved the food here. It was fresh, healthy and fulfilling. The waitress was kind and the service was fast. The Meditation Juice drink was delish. I had the egg white omelette with feta, spinach, tomatoes and turkey. I loved it!! read more

This used to be my favorite place until today! Waited there for maybe 10-15 minutes a few waitresses past me and no one offered to help! So my child and I got up and left I won't be returning to this location ever again. read more

So glad to have found this place. We're new to town and have not had much luck finding good food. The expensive places have been overpriced, pretentious, and not good; and the cheap places have been greasy, low class, and not good. First Watch is a breath of freshness! Our meals were expertly made, with fresh and good quality ingredients. The service was fabulous!!! We will definitely be back. read more

Amazing and fresh! Healthy turkey

As far as chain breakfast spots go, this isn't half bad. I'd pick it over the Good Egg for décor alone, which is much less country kitchen and more...well...this location looks kind of strange. It's like walking into an 80s after-school soda fountain shaped like a Der Wienerschnitzel. The food? Not mind-blowing, but well above average, too. The eggs are cooked just right, and I happen to think the fresh veggies in the omelettes are about as crisp and tasty as you're going to find. The coffee is on par with Denny's, so take that for what it's worth. I'll take this over an IHOP any day, that's for sure. read more

Came here after seeing how busy Matt's Big Breakfast was! Virtually no wait here. Got seated all the way in the back. My only complaint about that was the back wall has a long bench that multiple tables share, and there was a little girl next to us that kept getting up, sitting down, getting up, sitting down, so the slats on the bench kept moving. Pretty annoying. But they left before long and a new group sat down that remained pretty still. Our waitress was very friendly and spoke in a calm and happy tone. But she used some weird phrasing and kept making odd jokes. So I guess she was almost too friendly and we thought it was strange, but also entertaining. I ordered the Tri-Fecta with a waffle, scrambled eggs (well done), and bacon. The food came out quickly and everything tasted fresh. Eggs were cooked right. The waffle even came with a side of mixed berry compote that was good. I also tried some of the bacon & cheddar pancake my friend ordered with his meal. It was REALLY good! Savory and delicious. We ended up taking half of it home. If we make it back here, I'd like to try the Floridian french toast... it looked pretty good. read more

I love this place! Cool vibe, good food, excellent service. Our server was Kristie, and she was fantastic. She recommended the Chickichanga, which was dynamite. read more

Delicious, healthy, fresh food. Excellent, superfast service. Nice decor. All-around awesome. I got the tri-athlete omelette and husband got the breakfast tacos and they were both yum. Feeling full and satisfied, not gross and in need of a nap. read more

First Watch is really the best spot in the area for breakfast. I've never had a wait on a weekday. The service is quick-- actually, it's instantaneous! There's never a wait for more coffee as they give you your own thermos of quality coffee! I've not been adventuresome with the menu, sticking always to their reliable "Traditional" breakfast, going with the sausage links. If you too rebel against the all-too commonplace and tasteless Sysco "sausage" patties, you'll love these delicious sausages. They cook them perfectly at First Watch. You'll have plenty of room in their booths whether you're dining alone with your work-papers all spread out, or sitting with others. Noise level is perfect for having a meeting over a meal. First Watch servers are first-rate pros, a perfect balance of down-to-business attention accompanied by a friendly smile but without the overlay of fake and distracting, cutesy chitchat. Everything in the place is clean; the whole operation is well-organized and everything I've ordered has been delicious. You can't go wrong. read more

I took my dad here for breakfast when he came into town for the morning. I actually took him here based solely on the location because it was close to my house. The food is ok, I had the "traditional" breakfast with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and potatoes. The egg were just ok, didnt really have flavor and were kind of dry, I wonder do they add milk to their eggs? read more

Wow wow wow... So the outside of this place was interesting but when you walk in its a whole other world! It's a rustic feel inside with the AC at about 70... We sat down and were greeted with a lovely waitress. It was our first time there so she helped up decide. And wow I was not disappointed I actually was happy because I got the French toast I wanted with 2 eggs and Bacon. It made my morning. The coffee is good. The food amazing! Would definitely come back to try something new! read more

It would have been 5 stars but the service was not great. The host was awesome and he recommended some dishes so I tried the chickichanga and loved it. My server was very inattentive and not personable. We asked 3 different people for coffee creamer and we did not get it for 15 minutes so we were just letting our coffee sit while we waited and we also didnt get water to drink. Our food took a long time to come out but it was delicious. read more

First watch has ruined all other breakfast places for me. I'm obsessed with their coffee and Kale tonic. The best part is that the food comes out SO dang quickly. I always ask for sage. What a dang doll! read more

Solid place to grab a classic breakfast. Nice selection with seasonal choices. Had the Pumpkin Pancakes with some herbal tea.

Was impressed as soon as I walked in: the lobby and restaurant are super clean, and there's a warmth about the place (think "Cracker Barrel" but fresher, lighter, and not cluttered). Menu is very impressive, clean eating options, and full allergen info on the website. Had the chicken salad spinach salad (fresh and yummy) and the kale tonic on the spring menu (tastes awesome, close your eyes if you need to!). Service was super fast and prices extremely affordable. I'm from out of town, wish I had one in my backyard! read more

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The thing I like the most about this place is their menu. They have fatty stuff for people who like fatty stuff and LOTS of options for people who like healthy stuff. Prices are reasonable, the staff is welcoming extremely accommodating. I've eaten here with a large group, a small group with kids, and just by myself and each time I've received amazing service. Added to my list of favorites :D read more