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First Watch

4.2 (478 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Matt R.

We came here on a whim when we were in town as the menu looked great. What an awesome decision this was. Upon entering the whole place has a 'mood' to it that feels cozy and homey and welcoming. The staff is so hospitable from the start that you feel like you're meant to be there. Smell of breakfast and coffee fills the air. We were seated immediately and within literally a few seconds our server brought us menus and some water, offering coffee. We opted for different drinks as we had coffee already and got them fairly quick. Our server accommodated our menu questions and even brought a special menu that listed whether foods had dairy or not. We got our food in maybe 5-10 minutes which felt fast. Despite the restaurant being completely full, and not a single spot in the parking lot, everything in First Watch felt as if it was a finely tuned well running machine - because it is. Dang, the meal was incredible! Seriously the best breakfast I have had, possibly ever. The bacon was crispy and dry, just as I love it, eggs were perfect, toast was fresh and flavorful (which is odd to write about toast) and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned, not overly but just right. We loved First Watch so much we sought it out in Tucson which was our next stop on the trip.

Waffle, scrambled eggs w/cheddar, bacon, turkey sausage
Tamara S.

While on travel, I woke up wanting a good breakfast. We have a First Watch in Maryland that I've never visited so I thought I would try Phoenix location. I ordered the Waffle meal with scrambled eggs w/cheese and bacon and a side of turkey sausage. It was a very breakfast, but I'd prefer my cheese scrambled in my eggs and not just on top. Otherwise, it was very good. My eyes were bigger than my belly so I was unable to eat it all. Definitely recommend the waffle meal. I ordered through Door Dash, so I have no knowledge of the restaurant decor/ambiance.

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Danielle L.

First Watch is always a perfect spot for a cozy and satisfying brunch. Everything tastes fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully made. The pancakes were fluffy, the eggs cooked just right, and the avocado toast was creamy and delicious. Their fresh juices were light, refreshing, and the perfect match for brunch. And the Blueberry Lemon Cornbread... wow. It was absolutely amazing. Warm, moist, and packed with juicy blueberries, with a bright hint of lemon that made every bite so comforting and not overly sweet. Topped with that soft, melty butter mix with lemon in the butter , it was honestly the highlight of the meal and a must-try if you visit. Friendly service, warm atmosphere, and consistently great food . First Watch never disappoints.

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Angie C.

I ordered the power breakfast quinoa bowl and it was such an underrated dish!! I was prepping for an upcoming trip so needed something that didn't put me to sleep. This gave me lots of every and kept me full all day! The mushrooms were delicious, along with the crunch of the kale. I would get this again. The service was friendly, and I enjoyed First Watch's usual homey feels.

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Khloe D.

My party and I, thought that this place was very cute and cozy. And the food was incredible. But we felt the service was slightly slow and they forgot something that we ordered.

Christina N.

We came here the day we arrived in Phoenix because it was close to where we were staying and needed something filling. First Watch is a reliable chain with consistent brunch quality in its locations. This location has a ton of seating, but the parking lot is small. We came in on a Saturday of a holiday weekend and there wasn't a wait! Our server was friendly, attentive, and quick. I ordered the elevated egg sandwich with seasoned potatoes on the side. The sandwich was good, especially since I was expecting an overcooked egg, but the yolk ran when I cut it in half, making it a bit messy to eat but nothing too bad. The other toppings were nice and balanced, so the sandwich didn't feel too heavy. It's a filling sandwich and great for when you've come from a flight. The potatoes were nice but a bit too salty.

Blt Eggs Benedict
Russell A.

Great brunch spot! Came on a Sunday, didn't even wait, was seated right away. Tables were clean and already set pretty quickly, and the servers were friendly and efficient Servers were friendly and food came out quick. I ordered the BLT Eggs Benedict. I mean, put a hollandaise sauce and an avocado on anything, and the whole dish just tastes delicious! We sat outside, the weather was perfect for it. Plenty of parking too.

Breakfast tacos
Dina E.

There's a good reason people are waiting outside to get in on the weekends. Homemade breakfast and lunch served quickly with ample portions. The variety of healthy items made this spot suitable for vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free diners. The giant pancakes, breakfast tacos and eggs Benedict were the favs. Slight alterations to entrées were welcomed with a smile and servers kept the hot coffee and tea coming! There are some great unique healthy juice offerings as well!

Dennis F.

Always love coming to first watch because they provide fresh farm to table food the service is beyond approaching. I just love being in the ambience a holiday have the restaurant set app food is cooked a order and it comes out to your table pipe and hide. The smoothies and fruit drinks are fresh, and just the raspberry jam was lit gets me each and every time love it

Breakfast of champions
M R.

First time here, great atmosphere, and great service. Food was very yummy. Highly recommend this breakfast spot!

The glasses we were given for our water.
Jennifer C.

The food is good but today while having a late breakfast here we had an unusual experience. I've been here a handful of times and it's always uneventful (which is a good thing). I enjoy the options here and how it's a bit healthier as you get a side with your eggs Benedict and I feel like the food here never leaves me feeling too weighed down. Today, however, I was yelled at by your server, Lauren when discussing the tea options with my child. At first I thought, perhaps I'm being sensitive but then I noticed what a difference there was in the tone after this one interaction. I even left without leaving a tip as I refuse to tip a person who speaks at me if I was their child when I wasn't even speaking to her, to begin with. I probably won't be eating at this First Watch again.

Sara M.

We were in the area and ready for breakfast. They had no wait and we were seated quickly. I have been to a few different First Watch locations and the service here seemed a bit slower but still friendly. We ordered a pumpkin pancake breakfast which is served with one giant fluffy pumpkin pancake, 2 eggs (over easy for me) and a chicken sausage patty. The pancake was perfect. My eggs over easy were cooked perfectly and the chicken sausage patty was great. Hubs had the French toast which is made with brioche. He enjoyed it. Overall, First Watch has consistently good food and I'm sure we will be back soon!

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Food was incredible. Service was awesome and very nice. Vibe was perfect for a morning brunch would recommend.

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Steady Eddie kind of place. Solid menu and usually good to great service. Lauren is terrific.

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Dependable service and good as expected. This location is busy due to being near 2 hospitals.

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Great food, awesome service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Fantastic Saturday morning breakfast!

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Do you take reservations?

No and usually there is a wait, but you are seated pretty fast. It is worth the wait.

Can you call to be on the waitlist or just have to come in person and put your name on the waitlist?

Download their app and you can put yourself on the waitlist prior to arriving.

Gluten free options?

First watch does have some gluten free, vegan options on their menu. Check out their menu on website and see the list on ingredients for their "healthier side" menu meals.

We are looking for somewhere to have a company breakfast meeting. Do you have a private room that would seat about 30?

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4.3(196 reviews)
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The matcha was GOOD good! And the vibes? 10/10! Came in on a Friday afternoon and was honestly…read moreblown away by how simple yet artsy this place is. The perfect little spot where you can get some work done without feeling like you're stuck in a library. It's quiet enough to focus, but the music keeps the vibe alive and somehow makes you want to stay longer than you planned. Basically, came for the matcha, stayed for the vibes. Would definitely come back!

I am so, so glad that I finally made the visit to Futuro because it definitely met and even…read moresurpassed my expectations! I've only heard great things and it was such a pleasure to make a visit. The interior is ultra modern, and art-centered. On a Wednesday morning, there was one staff member holding it down and a wait/line with about 5-6 people, so the wait was about 15-20 minutes in total-- including ordering and waiting for drinks. There was mainly only paid street parking options, but it wasn't hard to find any right in front of the shop. I got two drinks: Más and Abeja, to try their matcha and coffee, and really thoroughly enjoyed both. The matcha is a little bit on the milkier side, but I did enjoy that it was completely unsweetened, and leaned on the vanilla cold foam for a light sweetness. I think I enjoyed the coffee more personally, as the honey paired super well with the espresso and oat milk. The espresso is very good. I would come back if I was in the area, I just wish the parking situation was a little different!

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What can we say but AMAZING!! A teacher friend I work with is a plant lover like I am, she told…read moreme,"You have to go to Pueblo!" So we did and we were not disappointed. Beautiful, absolutely BEAUTIFUL Every kind of plant you could want. Inside and outside are gorgeous. The plants are on the higher side but they are taken care of beautifully and it is an Experience you don't want to miss! We bought a banana plant kit that I thought would be fun. Stop by and spend a leisurely afternoon at Pueblo. J took the best care of us.

Pueblo is so cute! It skews more indoor plant and gift shop but they do have some outdoor plants --…read moreand a cute patio with a coffee cart and a coffee shop and (yes I know, a lot of ands) I think there's an attached or adjacent taco spot?? Anyways, super cute place with a lot of plant themed gifts and items, and of course, a lot of plants! While I'm not looking for more indoor plants I could not resist getting a healthy prayer plant. Small but I thought a good deal at $12. They also had some really tempting haworthia but I had to say no as I do not have my current indoor plant menagerie under control. Excuse to go back in the future! I went mid-day on a weekday and was able to get street parking easily. It might be harder during certain hours. This spot on Grand has really gorgeous planters - and the shop is across from Novel ice cream and like a 2 min walk from Grand Ave Brewing, so if you time it right you could support multiple local businesses!

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5.0(12 reviews)
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I've finally made it to Skoden! I've been wanting to come here since I heard about them a year or…read moretwo ago. I'm usually not in the area during business hours but today a friend and I visited in the morning. They have parking behind the building but the street was closed so we parked in a nearby lot. Skoden is inside Central Records so it's got a cool vibe to it. A few people were already there and a couple ordering ahead of us. I heard about their fundraiser and ordered their Diné tea affogato, made with Navajo tea ice cream and double shot espresso. I've always wanted to try affogato and today was the day. I also ordered their mini blue corn donuts with berry glaze (6 for $4) because they're very good. And I got one of their cute stickers ($3). Service was friendly and welcoming. The affogato was pay as you can donation which is a nice touch. The espresso was strong but mixed with the ice cream was a good balance. I love that they use real cups and plates here, very eco friendly. There's also a water dispenser with reusable cups at the counter. The bathroom was cute with a cabinet plastered with cool stickers. This indigenous and queer women-owned business prioritizes community, well-being and anti-colonialism. They have done fundraisers for Palestine and for mutual aid and care about each other. Overall we enjoyed our time here and I def want to return!

This place is a true hidden gem!!! I have been wanting to try this place since they moved to the…read morenew location inside capital records. I am so happy I did! I had the horchata latte and damn it was soooooooo freaking good! Also the coffee had me awake but in a good way! The drink was not overly sweet which i love! I got it iced. My gf got a vanilla latte (hot) and it was also very delicious! The space is super cute such a vibe. Not only is it amazing coffee it is native owned and LGBTQ own I am part of both of those communities so I loved supporting it! The staff were super helpful when trying to figure out what we wanted! Definitely go try it's worth your time and money!!

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4.3(6 reviews)
2.1 mi

Came here to get a coffee to go. Lady didn't tell me they didn't have lids before I paid, and she…read moremade the drink. She finishes making my drink and says "I don't have lids but I do have straws". You should have mentioned that before I paid and before you wasted your time making it. I told her I didn't want it. I didn't even ask for a refund; I just didn't want the coffee. She offered to put it in a hot cup and I told her I didn't want it. When I told her that, she got really hostile and started asking "why?" I told her I just didn't prefer it and she kept asking "why?" with a lot of attitude and hostility. It's not the same experience. If it was, universally we would be drinking hot and iced coffee in the same hot cup. We wanted coffee to go in a cold coffee cup. You can't provide that, so we left. She didn't offer a refund, which is fine, but she asked before we left "what can I do to make it right since you paid for it?" You could have offered a refund but you so it's fine. Went somewhere else to get the kind of experience I want. It was $15 for two coffees, a $1 extra charge for alternative milk and an add shot of espresso. They also say they don't allow dogs but they allow "service" dogs and there was clearly a dog there that wasn't a service dog wearing a service dog jacket, but he kept shaking his fur all over the coffee bar. The woman who had him was letting people pet it and the dog was licking stuff off the floor and also smelling a people as they walked by. Clearly not a service dog. Would never recommend getting coffee here.

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4.5(99 reviews)
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Great service! Delicious food!…read more Lovely atmosphere! We stumbled upon this place while walking, we were in town for a week and our hotel was close by. We loved the breakfast sandwiches. I got the Turkey Breakfast sandwich without the egg and got extra turkey with chipotle aioli. My wife got the ham and cheese breakfast sandwich with strawberry jam. She also ordered a Cold Press Orange Juice. The outside patio area was clean and peaceful nice flowers to look at while eating. We ate at Valley Coffee Company twice while we were in Phoenix. I definitely enjoyed eating here and I recommend it for anyone in the area.

Tried this place for first time with a group of friends. I got the mango black tea. Others got…read moreMatcha and a coffee along with two cinnamon roll rolls. Upon arriving, I love the area. The vibe is really nice and chill outside and as you walk in. It is very clean. I love that there was so many different people they're studying and reading and you can tell that there was some groups that were meeting up there for like a book club, and just to have a drink! so it's really nice to know that you can have a little community inside of this nice clean coffee spot! So as I said, I got the mango black tea and it was very strong. I didn't even drink the whole thing you couldn't tell that it was mango. It just tasted like harsh, strong tea, one of the other girls in the group went back up they had to remake her coffee. They said that there was a new employee working there and they were sorry. Which is totally understandable, but at the same time I think each one of us had an uncertain experience with flavor of our drinks where it was like either the coffee was too strong. The tea was too strong unflavored for mine. So the mango black tea is unsweet and normally I love unsweet tea. That's all I get, but this tea just did not do it for me. I give it a four star because of the cleanliness and the workers are sweet and I love the environment, but the product itself I was not impressed with.

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