A lot of food from breakfast places tend to taste of fatigue and depressed cooks, but not here. Food tastes fresh, nice portions, and great variety on omelettes and sandwiches. Waffles and pancakes taste fresh and fluffy, and helps with the depression of being in Downtown Phoenix. The staff is always great--feels like a folksy 1950's movie because they're mostly moms who ply on the coffee and food and tell you to eat your veggies. read more

Frankly when I Yelped first watch and saw all the 5/5 star reviews I was VERY confused. It has a very average updated diner vibe (think Denny's with a bit of class). I went this morning around 10:30 and I have to say I won't be back any time soon. PROS: VERY good service, the waitress was very attentive and happy to bring us whatever we needed. Easy to find, right off of Thomas a crossed from the hospital. Plenty of parking. Good prices, about 8-10$ per entree. Nice sized portions as well. CONS: Let me first say that the coffee was not good. I am an avid coffee drinking but by no means am I a coffee "snob". Im not sure what was up with this coffee but it was so bitter it felt like it was coating my teeth and mouth to the point that I could no longer drink it. However, for the record I did not ask for a new cup and Im quite sure that with 5/5 stars not all their coffee could taste this way. The food was (as my grandmother would say) nothing to write home about. I got the biscuits and turkey sausage gravy (came with a side of potatoes and eggs of your choice-I got poached). The eggs were sitting in a little bowl with a small collection of water at the bottom (they were cooked perfectly though). The gravy and potatoes were good. However, the advertised the biscuits as being homemade and they were rather dry. While I'd give the service a 5/5, I'd have to give the food a 2.5/5. With all the great breakfast and brunch spots around the Valley I wouldn't bother wasting your time or money at First Watch : | read more

The food is great and the staff are always friendly. Be careful of the pancakes, they are like a pound each and are addictive.

Terrible service from the waitress. Sat down and ordered a drink from the waitress. Choose the breakfast I was planning on getting after a minute. Waited for the waitress to come back and ask what I wanted, but she would just walk past by my table. She did this 3 more times. After 15 minutes of waiting, she finally asked me what I wanted. Told her I just wanted my check because the wait time to place a meal was unacceptable. Paid my tab, and told the cashiers I'll never be back. read more

Definitely a great brunch spot you want to check out when you to Phoenix. The kale tonic is beyond amazing, the pancakes are HUGE so watch out when you order them haha and the special I got was SOOOOOO good, it was the chick chimichirri hash. The potatoes were crispy and soft at the same time, the chicken we thinly sliced and juicy, and the sauce was phenomenal. Me and my wife actually wanted to go there the next day for brunch but we decided to go somewhere else because we were only there for two days but I definitely regret not going the next day to it. I literally wanted everything on the menu. The coffee was great. They bring you hazelnut and French vanilla creamer too. I jus all around loved the place. I even liked how we could put our name on the waiting list right away. When me and my wife walked through the door they were already calling our name. Definitely a great spot. read more

First Watch is my new favorite restaurant! You get delicious fresh food, good portion size, at a phenomenal price! Stay and eat or get it to go, the service is friendly and they go out of their way to ensure you are satisfied. My favorites: Market Skillet Hash, Sweet Honey Pecan Salad, and Tomato Basil Soup. Yum! read more

I like First Watch! Ever since they did their renovations the place is looking spiffy! It's new look makes it look hip and rejuvenated, before the place didn't really appeal to me, although the food was pretty good. Now after the facelift I'm more apt to returning to the place! read more

Went here for a working breakfast several weeks ago and all I can say is Yum! This place was great and reasonably priced to top it off. The pancakes are huge, so I'd suggest only getting one it's all you need. read more

I was prepared to like this place when a committee I'm on decided to meet here for a friend's retirement. I arrived 30 minutes after the others due to an appointment. I ordered one of the omelets & a cup of coffee. The omelet was okay--not great, not bad--but the waiter simply dropped a coffee cup on the table & pointed me to the (30 minute old) coffee carafe already on the table and disappeared. As mentioned, the coffee was already 30 minutes old, but more to the point, there was only half a cup. Over the next hour, the waiter never came within sight again, nor were there any other waiters who came within hailing distance of our table to ask for more (and fresh coffee). When I went to the register to pay, I let the cashier know of the problem (in a decidedly nonconfrontational manner)--that I had never received a fresh cup of coffee, nor even a full one. Her response was that I should have come up to the cash register so she could have made sure I got coffee. Really? I wouldn't think that would be the customer's job. And then she charged me the $2.50 for the coffee along with the price of the meal. It's my last time there, and not because of the initial poor service by the young waiter, but because the cashier made no attempt to rectify the situation, but rather dumped it back on me as customer. read more

I ate at this place and have to say not too bad for the type of restaurant it is. Not impressed with the food selection.

Great service and great food! We are from Indiana visiting Phoenix; however, if you live here and haven't gone to this cozy place, then you won't regret it! read more

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

A previous reviewer mentioned Ihop and Denny's. Right on. Might as well mention LePeep and other bland, vanilla, overcrowded "restaurants" too. All I will say is this: Until you've had a waitress dripping with sweat (Dripping!) deliver your food, you can't complain. So, I guess we CAN complain. Grow up...Go someplace real. read more

Service stinks. No smiles, and no question for drinks for over 10 minutes. I asked to keep a menu to order something sweet later, yet I still got my bill with the , "no rush" comment, without even asking if there is anything else we wanted. Bacon avocado Omelet was nothing special, was like IHOP, and the cheese wasn't even melted. We ordered a juice, which was good, but mostly ice. Next time we will be going to Cracker Barrel. read more

, Neat decor, friendly service and great food.

This place manages to mess up breakfast. Their offerings seem to be pretencous versions of the standard fare one might expect, but expectations fall far short of being superior to the originals. Biscuits and gravy with turkey sausage? Bacon that looks like something you find at a Denny's? Pressed ham? Syrup served in a glass decanter, but tastes like log cabin? Breakfast potatoes that looked to be baked, lacking anything resembling a crust? I don't understand the hype, the price or the ratings. This place is highly overrated, if your not looking for avacado toast it's probably better to look elsewhere. read more

Stopped by here while on vacation. The wait was short, the staff was very friendly, and the food was phenomenal. I had the Cobb salad, so good. Best cafe I've been to in a long time. Highly recommend it!! read more

Perfect breakfast stop, especially if you are fussy about quality of ingredients. We shared the breakfast tacos (you get 3), a side of fruit and two kale drinks. Everything was fantastic as well as their coffee. Huge servings sized to share. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

I frequent this location as well as others. My most recent experience was this past Sunday. Like many other businesses do when they are concerned with profit the establishment appeared understaffed. The waitress seemed hurried, and it took a while to get coffee, we never received any water and when our food arrived it was cold. Great location , tasty food, simply understaffed. My opinion as a business owner make customer service #1 priority. Put on enough people to properly and promptly, seat people, take their orders, deliver their orders as soon as they come up , and clear the dirty tables to start the process all over again. What it costs you in labor you will benefit 10 fold in comments and satisfaction. In addition the servers will garner higher tips. read more

Great place for breakfast and a cup of coffee. The ladies here are amazing and super nice. They bring out my food in a timely manner and the eggs benedict there are to die for. During the Fall/Winter season, they have a specials menu that was delicious. If they still have it I recommend trying the pulled pork sandwich and the butternut squash soup. meals are reasonable priced, and if you go online and subscribe to their newsletter you get a buy one get one entree coupon for your next visit, and you get a free entree on your birthday. This place never disappoints. read more

Very consistent place for breakfast with the kids. Pancakes are always terrific, and I like that I can order a single pancake (they're HUGE; if you're eating a stack of these, be prepared for a nap). Servers are always super-friendly, and very attentive if the place isn't jammed. Kids' meals are a terrific deal. Nice that they have flavored creamers to go with the coffee. Not as funky & flavorful as Matt's Big Breakfast, but no wait, and a lot cheaper. read more

First Watch offers the standard American breakfasts. It's good stuff. What I noticed about this restaurant is the consumer service. Albert's customer service skills are second to none. Dude asked me what my name was, shook my hand and referred to me by my first name every time he came by to see how I was doing. I recommend this restaurant. read more

Good food, expedient service, good surroundings. All the stuff you look for in a breakfast place. Even with a good pile of people waiting outside, our wait was only quoted as 15-20 minutes, and I am sure we waited less than that. Order taking and food came in fairly quick succession, and the presentation was very good - plenty of classics on the menu, but made up a little bit differently. For example, I had the sockeye salmon eggs Benedict, which were served on ciabatta rather than English muffin. Very good. My man had the oatmeal, and I would bet the fruit on top had been just cut and just for that order. Check arrived before we even started looking for it, and we paid without delay. These mornings are rare when traveling. Thanks! read more

Friend and I stopped in for brunch. First Watch is an exceptional restaurant with very healthy fresh meal choices. Great customer service and very affordable prices. Highly recommended! read more

Received a neighborhood flyer to check out this wonderful cafe. Party of two. First glance of the cafe was inviting. Thursday afternoon, moderately busy. Host greeted us with in two minutes and seated at a table for two. Host took our drink order (Ice tea and Large Orange Juice). Our waitress brought out our beverages. While we still needed a few moments to decide what to order, our waitress said she would return in a few moments. Cool. Five minutes later we were ready but the waitress must have been busy. We waited patiently for 15 minutes before she returned. Beverages needed refills because we were there about 20 minutes in. Ice Tea was refilled but I was not asked about my Orange Juice. Our order came out shortly after brought out by a different waitress that as I observed to be extra help by delivering food and picking up plates. She asked if we needed anything else and I replied yes. A glass of water. Since my Orange Juice was nearly consumed. Presentation at first glance was great. Roast beef and Habarti side of soup and a Chicken Salad melt open faced side of salad and bacon. Yummy! We started to eat our meals and flavor was there. Perfect. Thank you Chef! Halfway eating our meals I needed that Glass of water which never was brought. Luckily our first waitress came to check on us and noticed I was out of my beverage and asked if I would like a water. I replied yes but didn't mention I requested it earlier and was never delivered. Water was brought out a few minutes later. Men's Bathroom appearance was ok. Urinal needs some attention. Separating from the wall. Stall was in the same condition. Paper on the floor and nearly out of TP. Lol happy I didn't need to use the stall today or I'd be in a $h!)y situation. Ha ha but overall giving my first experience a three star thumbs up. Areas that need work is speed of service and Attention to detail on the customers table. And a little TLC in the men room. read more

Tried this place for the first time this morning and it exceeded all ny expectations! I'm not usually the diner type, but the quality of food and commitment top great service will have me back here on a regular basis. read more

There may be other breakfast places that are more unique, have better individual menu items, or are more compelling for one reason or another. But over the years, this place has consistently provided great healthy meals and excellent, fast, friendly service. I have never had a bad experience here and have always left wondering why I don't come back here more often. Then I go and try some new trendy breakfast joint, only to realize I would have been better off coming back to First Watch instead. My personal favorite dish is the Chickichanga, but I've eaten half the stuff on the menu and it's all been really good. And I particularly enjoy the fact that no matter what I eat there, I never feel like I just ingested 9lbs of cheese and grease when I'm done. It's all light and healthy and fantastic. read more

Been here for breakfast many times. Lunch only a few. Great American food with speedy service and fair prices. Only four stars because of the wait on the weekends which actually shows how good this place really is. Never been during the week but it would be a regular lunch destination if I worked downtown. read more

Stopped in for a late breakfast because I saw a review for this place. I must say, the highlight was the multigrain carrot cake pancake. Wow! Server was on the border of unfriendly, but the rest of the staff were great.1 Will try it again. read more

My wife and I visit this First Watch Café regularly for breakfast while we're out for our morning walk. The food is GREAT... lots of healthy alternatives. The coffee is outstanding. And the staff is super friendly. It's always a great experience. read more

Quick, friendly service and we had awesome food. I tried the cherry chicken quinoa bowl and green tea...yum!!

Quick, friendly service and a delicious pancake; is there any better way to start a morning?

The food is great. The servers are great, especially Tamara. The service is very fast. Our favorite breakfast place in Phoenix.

Love First Watch for Breakfast. Healthy, delicious choices and reasonably price. Great!

Today I had the opportunity to go to first watch for lunch I really enjoy their food it's a relatively busy place especially at lunch. But today was a terrible experience. I walked in to the restaurant and there was nobody at the front for about a minute. A young girl walks up and sits down a couple and I have yet to be acknowledged. Another group of people walks in and she proceeds to see them down. After sitting The second group she finally says to me I'll be right with you. After she says that to me she continues to go grab Some menus from behind the desk and sit down a few more people that were there before I was. And then a woman comes up to the front because she thought the Waitress was going to take her check and said she really had to go so the young lady proceeded to get her checked out still without getting back to me after she said she would be right with me. As I continue wait for about 7 to 8 minutes a group of three people walked in the young lady asked them how many need to be seated? At this point I had to leave the restaurant because it was just very upsetting and unprofessional the way she was going about handling things I don't know if she forgot about me or didn't see me standing right in front of her face for 7minutes. I hope this location can get a little better organized so nobody else has a terrible experience like i did today. Thanks read more