Another terrific meal at FW McCandless. Loved the Bacado omelet with bacon, avocado and cheese served with a healthy serving of fresh fruit and toast. It came with a small cup of fresh salsa and was topped with sour cream. The toast came with the most delicious fresh strawberry jam. Our server was super great too. read more

First Watch - Bacado® Omelet w/ Fresh fruit & Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

7/27/25 Ate List: Tri-Fecta Breakfast - 8.3 A more "traditional" option here - Over Easy eggs, Bacon, and a Belgian Waffle. All were well prepped and tasty. Elevated above a "continental breakfast" but not so pretentious that it sacrifices it's taste or quantity. For me, First Watch is a personally underrated, solid, fast casual breakfast chain. I'm confident the primary complaint here would be the same for most locations - the wait. The wait is not ideal (for two of us it was 45 minutes). As compared to other spots & places I've reviewed and complained about wait times - this is a restaurant, not a walk-up window or a spot that isn't constantly "buzzing." This spot would be five stars for me if the location were bigger and could expedite that hold up. However, the food and their service was top notch. Worth a wait - 45 minute is cutting it close but cravings are real. The team here is great, food was delicious. Will absolutely be back. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was packed at 9 am! I also appreciate the whole pot of tasty coffee. I got the healthy turkey omelet, and it had great flavor. I was not loving the deli turkey, but the flavor was great! I've always had good meals here, and the experience today was no different. Make sure to get yourself on the waitlist - the line was long! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

All in all, this was a great visit. I got on their "get in line" list online, and was seated almost immediately when coming in. The waitress was very kind and got food out super fast! The food itself was very fresh and delicious. To conclude, this was a great restaurant and the atmosphere is great as well. Would come again! read more

Always love their food, but I feel like you never really leave full. Service is normally good except every so often you go during a week day the staff is more snippy and ignorant, also it is very loud in there so trying to talk to each other can be rough when busy read more

In a class all its own. Yeah it's only breakfast and lunch but they do it best. The food is all fresh and natural. Well seasoned and well prepared. The staff is great. The restaurant is clean and pleasant. They tend to be busy, plan accordingly read more

It's a cute little place. The workers are very nice. It's very clean inside. The food is great. My first time at First Watch was earlier this month and I already came back a second time. I can't wait to go back again in the future to try different items on the menu read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Always good. Nice wait staff. They can be very busy but worth the wait. Very nice clean place to go

Had my first first watch experience a few days ago. Can't believe it took me this long to even hear about this place. The food was so good. The menu had a great variety, there's a few things I hope to come back and try. Our waiter was very kind And attentive even on a busy Saturday morning. I wish this was so high locations in the Metro city! read more

Cute & clean & vibrant! incredibly extensive menu as well as seasonal offerings... Attention to detail you can tell is very important with the food and how it presented. A little disappointed the service was a bit lackluster and also... the Florentine eggs Benedict - only came with about a tablespoon of hollandaise sauce... It was good but not enough & was surprised I had to add salt to the guacamole... But a repeat place for sure! read more

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Ordered an avocado chopped salad. The salad was flavorful and certainly plentiful. Why do these chain places insist on serving non-Heinz ketchup in Pittsburgh? read more

First Watch - Avocado chopped salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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WOW. I'm so in awe of this location. I have been to 3 other locations that are nice. This location is above and beyond my expectations. From the friendliness of the hostess. To my waitress Megan. She was on top of every detail. My drink never went dry and it was service with a smile from the start. I ordered the same meal I always get at each location but I was given options that I was never asked at the others. When my food can to the table the presentation was breathtaking in comparison to the others where it's already mixed up and you have to fork through the food to see the ingredients. I spoke with the manager because I didn't want this kind of service to go unrecognized. First Watch Pittsburgh if I could give 10 starts that what you would have received. Thank you for making my day and it's only 10:30am. read more

First Watch - This is the breakfast bowl with sausage and I added chicken. AMAZING - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Another great take out experience! Our food was correct and fresh, and a pleasant gentleman went back to the kitchen to personally retrieve our order and bring it out to us. We really appreciate the efforts of the staff here and we will continue to enjoy visiting this location. read more

Service was fast and friendly, though not super attentive, portions were a nice size. Omelettes were fresh and tasty. Million dollar bacon was perfection. Cinnamon roll was dry (tasted baked from frozen, but homemade) but overall good. They ran out of cinnamon chips for pancakes by 11:30 am which was disappointing because boy oh boy did they sound delightful. Overall, the experience was a decent one. Menu variety and number of great flavors continue to stand out for me here, even if something is rarely the best I've had. Not a bad choice for a solid breakfast or brunch. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Good basic breakfast place, had some interesting menu items that I'd like to try (millionaire bacon, breakfast taco), but the waffles and French toast we had were a bit average. I'll likely only go again if I'm staying in a hotel near one. Not bad, worth a visit for the variety. read more

While we almost never eat breakfast at a restaurant when we're home, circumstances required that today. First Watch was the best fit geographically, so we entered the overflowing place. It was hectic and packed, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. Service was breakfasty, quick and efficient, due largely to the limited menu choices and lack of alcohol. We ordered the classic eggs Benedict, with potatoes for me. The eggs were a little disappointing, not really classic, with chipped ham instead of Canadian bacon. The sauce was wimpy too. The potatoes were good. Obviously others like this place, but I think it's nothing special and not really worth the $50 for breakfast for 2. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I absolutely love coming here. Their coffee is so much better than the other breakfast restaurants in the area and their bacon is addicting! I tried their crab omelet on their summer menu. They have a decent amount of crab with veggies. The potatoes were perfectly prepared. No complaints here! I usually come here when they first open and service is always excellent. They also have an outdoor area with a few tables. read more

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For a franchise/corporate owned restaurant, eating here exceeded expectations. They have a fun menu with rotating specials. The breakfast tacos were great. Our server was attentive. The prices are a little high for what it is. We sat at the outdoor patio which was quaint. Overall, I would recommend First Watch to others looking for a hip but casual brunch spot. read more

First Watch - Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was served an Eggs Benedict Florentine that was the worst I'd ever had, anywhere. The one slice of bread that was substituted for the usual two English Muffins was stale. The Hollandaise Sauce was non-existent. The chef threw a few stray spinach leaves on the plate and called it a day. Large leaves, not shredded as they should have been. Very lazy! And when I went to the cashier to check-out, she didn't even ask me how everything was. Also, First Watch is a noisy restaurant. I won't be going back. read more

The food is very good. The service is typically top-notch a little slacking today, but that's OK. They don't have a full bar, but they do have a few adult beverages. I do have to say the hostess needs an attitude check when people are asking questions. Or better yet actually listening to what they have to say. Always repeat your order, our waitress seem to be just a little bit busy. And did not bring the bacon as we requested. Not a big deal. They did remove it from the check though. read more

Amazing food that is extremely consistent and fresh service is fast and the ambience is medium

This is a great option for fresh and healthy (if you choose) brunch items. I came with a group of 4 on a Sunday, and the crowd/wait was extensive. I checked in online ahead of time, and the system estimated a wait of 1 and 1/2 hours. We got there a bit early, but still had to wait beyond the estimated time. Once we got seated, the wait was behind us and we were greeted with delicious food and excellent service. I ordered the chickichanga, directly bypassing the many healthy options on the menu. It was definitely worth every calorie! However, my dad is on a keto diet and he had no problems finding something suitable on the menu. They even customized one of the menu items to make it keto friendly for him. To drink, I ordered the morning meditation, which was a beautiful looking drink and tasted just as good. Everyone at our table was satisfied with their food and drinks. Our server was friendly and accommodating, keeping everyone's drinks full and making sure we were all happy. Despite being a chain, this is an excellent establishment that seems to really care about providing good food and good service. read more

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We love this brunch spot. Can get fairly crowded by 10 AM on the weekends, but usually it's only a 15 min wait at most, or you can snag some seats at their communal table. They have a seasonal menu in addition to their standard menu. I always get a hash or frittata which is typically served with fresh greens, potatoes, and multigrain toast with homemade preserves. Love that they have vegetarian options. We've been here several times and the food is always fresh and delicious. Their coffee is also great - they deliver a carafe to your table and always offer coffee to go. They even have a cute coffee bar by the door if you want some to have while waiting for your table or heading out the door. I also like the fact that you can pay with a QR code instead of waiting for someone to take your payment. This is a great spot in the North Hills! read more

First Watch is great place breakfast, brunch or lunch. They have some very good options. They have a lot of fresh selection along with healthy choices. The staff is very friendly. I do suggest using yelp or their app to get in line. The first time we came our wait was close to a hour, but, we used the app and when we got here, we checked in. Our wait was about 5 minutes. I highly recommend trying First Watch read more

First Watch - Inside wall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I really like their takeout system as well. You can order online and they will put it on a rack behind the host station. You don't have to stand in line to retrieve the order, just go pick it up and be on your way! Will be back here to try the seasonal specials as they change. The current special which I am in love with is the chorizo breakfast sandwich. Wonderfully flavored and a decent size to keep me full in the morning. I have also tried their Chickichanga which was pretty flavorful as well. They also have fantastic iced coffee if you like it on the sweeter side. I really like their takeout system as well. You can order online and they will put it on a rack behind the host station. You dont have to stand in line to retrieve the order, just go pick it up and be on your way! Will be back here to try the seasonal specials as they change. read more

First Watch - Million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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What an amazing spot. My second visit and I'm hooked. Highly recommended for brunch! Their food tastes really good and I don't feel rushed to leave. Very family friendly restaurant. Once you have children they offer crayons and paper for them to use. My family and I came here on a busy Saturday and didn't stay long to be seated or served our food either. We were greeted with a friendly smile and left very satisfied. They also have their own cookbook on sale! Check them out. I will definitely be back. read more

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I love coming to first watch, it's an easy brunch restaurant, with good healthy, and organic options! Great for the whole family. It does get packed, especially on a Saturday or Sunday for brunch typically but they are very good with moving people along and they have a really good online waiting platform to get in line quickly! It can get loud in there, but it's still a nice place to have a conversation or get family and friends together read more

First and last time at this place. Went to breakfast this morning to catch up with a retired coworker. When we arrived there was quite a crowd there, but the line did move fast and we were seated in about 20 minutes. Once seated our waiter came over and offered to get our beverage order. I thankfully ordered hot tea as well as a glass of water. When the waiter brought over our glasses, mine was filthy. The waiter took my glass and replaced it with another, which I appreciated, however, this glass was also filthy. The waiter, clearly irritated at this point and he told us that the spots we were seeing on the glass were simply "watermarks". They were not watermarks - I was actually able to scrape some of the debris off of the glass with my fingernail and a napkin. He seemed perturbed by the fact that I want to get another new glass and said these are just watermarks if I have to get a new glass it'll be a tall glass as if that matters to me. I simply refused and only drank my hot tea while at the restaurant. The food was decent. Nothing to write home about but decent. Unfortunately, when I went to grab the last piece of my pancake, I found a hair underneath! I absolutely will never return to this restaurant. It is filthy, and customer service is lacking. My coworker who is treating breakfast this time around was really upset that this was my first experience at a place that she recommended. She went to the manager after she checked out and paid the bill. The manager also made the excuse that these were watermarks on the glasses. I am not an unreasonable person. I fully understand that sometimes the dishwasher simply doesn't work or doesn't get the spots out that can happen and it's understandable. This was not that as you can see this food debris or whatever is clearly on an unwashed and/or unacceptable gto give to a customer. If you plan to eat here, I would suggest bringing your own cup plates and flatware. I wouldn't trust anything coming out of that kitchen after my experience today. In the end the manager comped our meal but that wasn't the goal. We simply wanted to make him aware of the issue but accountability was lacking so doubt anything will change. read more

First Watch - The "water spot" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I have never been to this location before & they did not disappoint! The place is so cute, everyone was so kind & helpful, and the food was amazing! We started with the cheddar bacon cornbread, sweet & savory, I would order this everytime! I also got a Bloody Mary which was pretty good! I love how they have little jars of more to fill your cup with! For my entree I tried one the of the specials, carnitas breakfast tostadas. The meat was so tender & flavorful, and the rest of the toppings like the pickled onions were the perfect touch. I will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Carnitas Breakfast Tostadas, Bloody Mary, cheddar bacon cornbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wasn't the hugest fan of this place. They say that first impressions are important and somewhat defining of how a person views a business moving forward. This establishment did not give such a great first impression. When we arrived, and I was part of a large party here, they were aware of how many of us were going to be there and that we were going to be having an informal meeting. When the first of our party arrived they attempted to seat us at the communal table. Wouldn't have been a bad idea if there weren't already people sitting there and not even in groupings, but spread out. Would not have made for any type of productivity for any type of meeting. They moved us to an area right behind the entry which was better and accommodated to our party. Once we sat down there, the first impression did not improve. I appreciate that they bring a bottle of water to be shared by the table. Great, I'm all about streamlining and it cuts out if you want water later in the meal. But something must have been wrong with dishwasher. Almost every glass on the table had marks of some sort. One still had lipstick on it, one had paper from either a straw wrapper or napkin, and others just had the appearance that there was residue left over. Made drinking the water a bit more of a task than it should be and kind of an afterthought. I ended up going with tea which you have to sweeten yourself, so you can have it as sweet as you want. As for my meal, since this was an early meeting, I went with a breakfast, which is really rare for me. I went with the Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy. I find it interesting that they say biscuits in the title, in actuality it is one huge biscuit that has been halved. The gravy, could use a bit of attention. Yes it is made from turkey sausage, but you can tell that it was links and not crumbled sausage. The eggs were cooked the way I liked, scrambled. And the breakfast potatoes were a bit of hit and miss. The potatoes that were cooked appropriately were amazing. However, some of the potatoes were burnt and gave a bitter taste. There were a little more non-potato items than there were potatoes, or at least it seemed that way to me. Overall, it wasn't all that great of a first impression. Would I come back, yes, but during a time where I'm not squeezed into a table and on my own. That way I could be on a more one on one way to take it all in. read more

This place is always hustling and bustling so you better get there early. If you are having trouble getting seated, check the community table to see if there is room. We have been to FW a few times & love it every single time. read more

Decent service, and I am always a fan of their menu. Unfortunately, the cleanliness factor came in to play during my recent visit, along with the quality of my food. As much as I was crazing eggs Benedict, my eggs were way over cooked and I didn't get the meal that I had hoped. read more

First Watch - Florentine Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came by early Saturday morning and was immediately seated. My friend ordered the smoked salmon Benedict, I ordered the elevated egg sandwich, and we shared French toast. My elevated egg sandwich was pretty standard and nothing too special. Wasn't a huge fan of the bread. Potatoes were decent. French toast was pretty standard as well but they threw in an extra one on the house so that was a plus. Service was wonderful and the employees were very friendly and attentive! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Visited here on a Sunday morning and had an overall good experience. No wait time around 8:30am. Our server asked us for drinks right away and was very friendly, checking in on us 2-3 times while we ate. The menu is pretty big and there's something for everyone. One thing I liked about the menu is that everything has the calorie count, which helps make conscious decisions--to indulge or not to indulge? I ended up having the turkey and egg white omelette on a roasted tomato wrap. My wrap was served with fruit that was perfectly ripe and delicious. Coffee was also on point. Looking forward to visiting First Watch again, either this location or another. read more

My family is obsessed with First Watch. We love their food. Whatever you order is always delicious. My family even comes from Youngstown to go with us since they don't have one. My cousin is obsessed with the chicachanga. He talks about it constantly and can't order anything else. We all love the million dollar bacon because it's super sweet and unbelievably delicious. I love the sausage hash and any other specialty hashes they occasionally have on the menu. Their avocado toast is always creamy and delicious. I also like ordering the side of chicken sausage on an English muffin. We all love the potatoes. Some family members love the omelettes. You can't go wrong wit anything on the menu. The wait is always crazy. Go to their website and get in line. It'll tell you the wait for your party. Get there and check in. You still typically have to wait but not as long. It was no lie THREE hours last Sunday. Life's too short. The only thing that sucks about their waiting system is there are no updates like you used to get in the Yelp App. They need to add that. It helps you know when to go. read more

First Watch is a chain, but a very quaint modern farmhouse chic daytime cafe. Not only is the decor & color scheme farmhouse fresh, but the menu is vast with breakfast, brunch and lunch items. First Watch is known for using high quality, fresh & organic ingredients with many healthy options and fresh pressed juice offerings. I enjoy many of their meals including their egg hash dishes. The "Skillet Hash - Parma" is two cage-free eggs atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with melted Parmesan, Mozzarella and fresh herbs. It's very filling, only about $13. I also ordered a to-go meal this past weekend and the process could not have been more simple & straightforward. I used my cell phone to order right from google. read more

It's always a struggle to eat here on time because there's a huge waiting list. My fried came here an hour in advance to put her name down and then ran some errands. I got the Farmhouse Hash, and the avocado was not really that ripe, and the potato was undercooked. I wish there was some ketchup provided on the side (there was none on the table) because it would have been good with the potatoes. The jam was really good with the multigrain bread. It is a decent amount in terms of portion. Parking is kind of hard in front of the restaurant, but there are more parking places in front of other shops next to First Watch. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been a long-time customer of First Watch. However, I have been coming here for my daily iced coffee's for the last month or so. Every time I come, I am greeted with a smile and great service. Additionally, they never look at me weird for my orders and how I come in almost every day for my coffee. By now, they know me and know how I like not only my coffee, but my food in a smaller bag. There was one time that I got my coffee, went to run errands, and someone ran into me, so I dropped my coffee from them. I went back to get another cup, and they gave it to me free of charge. What other places trust their customers so much and want to do the right thing for them? First Watch does, especially this location. They all deserve a raise and all the tips you can get read more

Disappointed. Order wasn't ready on time, wasn't correct but it tasted good. They haven't been accurate with pick up times. We made an online order and it was 10 minutes late. This also happened the last time we ordered 2 weeks ago but it was a longer wait. So, lots of time waiting. I ordered scrambled eggs and it was more like stirred slightly eggs with the white and yellow components clearly discernable. The dish came with choice of meat and I chose no meat but it arrived with bacon in the same container as the eggs. That was discarded. The eggs were tasty and the waffle was good once I revived it in the toaster oven. Disappointed about the bacon and the not scrambled eggs but at least it tasted good. read more

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When I compare other breakfast experiences in Pittsburgh this place is The best breakfast I've had !! Compliments as follows: Very friendly staff Crayons and color sheet paper on kids menu was very handy item to add I had Floridian French toast- 100% gold Great portion sizes and reasonable prices!! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania