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    First Watch

    4.3 (97 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash
    Sydney N.

    The seasonal Chimichurri Steak and Egg Hash was delicious! Staff was friendly and attentive, food arrived in a good amount of time. No wait on a Monday morning for brunch. Bright airy vibe, everyone was enjoying themselves.

    Cobb salad and tomato basil soup with the pineapple mint drink.

    This is my favorite breakfast or brunch spot. The many menu options are great and the portion sizes perfect for a healthy meal. I had a salad and tomato basil soup which was delicious. Topped if off with a healthy power drink option. Attentive service and wonderful food!

    Biscuit Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs
    Holli A.

    I have not tried this location before and haven't eaten at a first watch in a while. My daughter and I decided to check it out . When we entered the restaurant, we were sat right away. Our server came to the table and greeted us. She was very nice and took our drink order. She came back to the table in minutes with our drinks and gave us some input on the menu. She strongly suggested, ordering off the seasonal menu since it's ending in a couple days. We ordered off their seasonal menu. For a starter we ordered the bacon cornbread and the BEC sandwich and the turkey sausage biscuit and gravy. Our cornbread came quickly, and the food came shortly after. The cornbread was tasty, and I really enjoyed the sweet butter on top of it. We actually asked for additional butter. I'm so happy we did. Everything we ordered was amazing. Our eggs were done perfectly.. soft scrambled. I would definitely recommend FW and plan on returning.

    Barbacoa Chilaquiles Breakfast Bowl

    First time going to First Watch and excellent ambience. You walk in and the dining area is wide and open with natural lighting. They do have a bar area indoor and outdoors. The food delicious!!! A total of 5 of us that went and were able to pick something different from the menu as shown on the pictures below. Everything was delish with no complaints whatsoever. We will definitely be going back to try other things in the menu.

    Market hash
    Nicole R.

    I came in for breakfast on a Sunday morning with a friend and we were quickly seated. I ordered the market hash and got my eggs poached. I didn't love how the eggs came out and the dish itself was a little lacking in flavor. Our waitress was nice but she gave us the check super early on which I find to be poor service. This first watch location is very spacious inside.

    Power quinoa bowl and egg white omelet
    Janet L.

    Wow wow wow!!! First Watch never disappoints, and this experience is by far the the best I've ever had with them! From getting seated to leaving was a 45-minute no-rush experience. It was pretty much flawless! The food quality, the atmosphere, and the service were all spot on. I love breakfast places anyway, but this visit made me love breakfast even more! I'll 100% come back!!

    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
    Jon H.

    I've been to another First Watch location on several occasions, but have heard this one is a bit unique with its placement near the Ahwatukee Foothills. I wanted to check it out for myself as I know the views are very breathtaking in this area. We were greeted quickly and immediately had our table, even though it was fairly packed. Service was done with a smile and everyone was friendly. All pluses in my book! The only drawback was it was on the noisy side, making conversation slightly challenging at times, but still very enjoyable. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes with strawberries. The pancakes were slightly on the dry side and needed a few more minutes soaking in syrup to really hit the right spot. The strawberries and lemon custard definitely helped though, kinda shook things up a bit and added a juicy yet creamy consistency to each bite and great flavor. I enjoyed it! On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd definitely hit it again! Seems like there's a number of spots in Ahwatukee I have yet to experience that I need to explore!

    Erica W.

    This located recently opened in my neck of the woods and I had been wanting to try it! Naturally, going during the holidays it was likely busier than usual as the place was packed upon entering. Despite that, we were able to be seated immediately. It WAS in the middle of the restaurant and slightly uncomfortable- but something I can easily speak up about if it happens again. Service was excellent; everyone was friendly and efficient. I ordered the avocado toast which was plentiful and tasty. The toast itself was a bit dry/chewy but the topping was great! All in all, it was a nice breakfast place and I'd likely return and hopefully we can try more things in the future!

    Chickichanga
    Chloë J.

    We had a great experience! We waited no longer than 5 minutes on a Sunday morning. Everyone who attended to us was very friendly and helpful. I made a comment to who I believe was the manager, that I had not known about this location, we had a nice conversation about their 1 year anniversary being around the corner! I'm glad to have first watch a little closer to home. The food was delicious!! I religiously get the chickenchanga and it has not let me down once.

    Do not buy this drink it does not look like the picture. It does not taste good it is gross.
    Cindy G.

    The wait is long Friday - Sunday, but it's worth it. The food is delicious. We were pumping gas and I thought oh wow I could use the works omelette and here we are. This location is relatively new. Its design is gorgeous, it has a farmhouse look to it.

    Pineapple Express and purple haze
    Holly C.

    I met my parents here for an anniversary brunch yesterday and it was a great time! I've been to First Watch before, but not to this location. My mom and I got there about 10-15 minutes before my dad did (there was a miscommunication) but the staff were all really nice and understanding that we were waiting for him. While we were waiting, my mom and I got drinks - she got their Purple Haze and I tried the Pineapple Express. The Purple Haze is my go-to when I come to First Watch, so I already knew it would be delicious. Hence, I tried something different. My drink was fruity and sweet and absolutely divine. I'm very happy with my choice to try it out. I opted to indulge in their biscuit and gravy breakfast, which came with eggs and a side of potatoes. I am such a fan of biscuits and gravy, and that's how I usually judge a restaurant I've never been to before - how good their biscuits are. I was pretty impressed! It was turkey sausage, and was quite flavorful. The biscuit could have been a tad less dry, but it was nothing to lose a star over or complain about, really. The potatoes were delicious, as always, and seasoned to perfection. The eggs were surprisingly good too. I'm really picky about the texture of the eggs I eat and usually restaurants do not fit that need, but First Watch definitely came through. The eggs were fluffy and delicious. My mom ordered their elevated egg sandwich (sans mayo) and my dad got their steel cut oatmeal, with blueberries. I've personally had their elevated egg sandwich and it's honestly my usual order, so I definitely agree with my mom that it's a solid breakfast. While I've never indulged in their oatmeal, my dad was impressed with it - he even got his choice of milk, which was pretty cool. Our server was training a newbie, and they both did a great job. Attentive, prompt, and very nice to interact with. They explained that we could pay by scanning a QR code or up at the front. We opted to scan the code - quick and painless! If you've read any other review of mine, you'll know that I'm hard of hearing and often struggle in public places because of music and background noise. While the music playing could be heard (even by me, so it may have been louder than I thought lol) it wasn't crazy loud and my parents and I didn't have to yell across the table to hear each other. That was nice, too. If you're looking for a solid breakfast/brunch/lunch spot, I recommend checking out this First Watch. They're open from 7am until 2:30pm, so whether you're an early bird like me or a sleeper-iner, there's a way to make it work.

    Robert B.

    What a fun experience, starting from the good humor of the host. The pineapple express and kale refresher drinks were fantastic! Lots of fresh nutrients and ingredients. The upgraded sides were spot on, adding alllll the bacon. The price was perfect and nice big plates, we both had leftovers. They even have a generous military discount. Must try!

    Ham & Gruyère Melt w/vegetable soup
    Laz C.

    8/3/24 is my third visit since they have opened this location. This review is strictly on visit two and three. This location is very average compared to other locations I visit on a regular basis. I fully understand this location has not been opened for 90 days yet. My Mom lives close by so I will be back again. My regular sandwich is the same as other locations. The soup.... Not sure if it's a warm up ready to go soup in a bag or from concentrate type. The vegetable soup today was off. Very little broth to it as I've had at other locations, but the taste was off as well. I hope that the store manager is able to get this crew and location up and running at a more efficient pace!

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    Breakfast was absolutely delicious!! Everything I ordered was fresh, hot, and tasty!! Would recommend over and over again.

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    Love the ambiance and fresh food and drinks! An easy staple to take friends and family to.

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    We loved everything about this place, the vibe, the food. Will definitely go again and recommend when we are in AZ.

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    Food is great, serving pretty quick. And good services too! Excellent place for morning vibe

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    This place was amazing. Too notch food and service. Looking forward to our relocation so that we can frequent this establishment.

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    Vanessa was a fantastic server. Knowledgeable, quick and very efficient. The new location is bright and airy. Thumbs up!

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