The venue is pleasant in looks inside and out. Though the parking lot was pretty full on a weekday at 9:30am, my friend and I were seated right away and service was both prompt and friendly. The breakfast menu had plenty options. My eyes landed on the fritatta rustica right away and I selected fruit as the side option. I ordered orange juice, as well. The dish looked appealing and came with some rectangle of hard bread (ciabatta toast) which i did not eat. The frittata containing kale, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, parmesan, and mozzarella looked good and was good. However, it wasn't the consistency I know of frittatas, having even made them. This one was flat, totally flat, as in flat like a slice of thin crust pizza. My experience with a frittata is more lush, higher, made in a spring pan. The price of the fritatta that came with toast and fruit and the side of orange juice was $18. Based on the higher than I would like price and the consistency of the frittata I'll give 4 instead of stars. read more

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

BLUF: pretty good, fresh-tasting food and friendly service 4 adults and 2 kids went for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on a Monday morning. We told him right away that we needed a high chair and booster chair and we were quickly accommodated and it bought out some coloring materials for the kids as well. Deconstructed egg sandwich, grilled cheese, and turkey hash were all delicious. The salmon eggs benedict was okay, but under seasoned and the salmon was mushy. The kids had waffles and eggs which were tasty and well-received by the kids. read more

My daughter chose First Watch for her birthday brunch. The food was good as always. We split the million dollar bacon. I had the Monterey Club sandwich while my daughter had the avocado toast with dippy eggs. I do like how the learn towards healthier sides (and food in general) and minimize the fried stuff. The waitress was polite but not attentive. We sat for at least 10 min after finishing our food to wait for her to check on us and hand me the bill. It wasn't as busy as it usually is on a Sunday after church. read more

First Watch - Monterrey club sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was looking for nice meals low in sugar, reasonable in salt, and reasonable in calories. I found a few options in the "Healthier Side" and "Egg-Sclusives" sections of their menu. I chose the Avocado Toast and my wife chose the Florentine Benedict. Both are good choices according to their website (which, by the way, is probably the best for presenting nutritional info.) We got there after 1pm so the servers were preoccupied with preparing to close. If attentiveness matters to you I recommend coming earlier in the day. read more

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I really enjoy their kids breakfast menu here. There definitely could be a bit more variety for breakfast. I really enjoy the seasonal offerings. Overall, I will continue to go to breakfast here, but sometimes I get bored due to the lack of variety. read more

Just a fantastic breakfast! I had the biscuits and turkey sausage gravy with eggs. Perfectly seasoned and very filling. Everything is always delicious and service was great! read more

First Watch - Biscuits and turkey sausage gravy with eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If I could give this location all the stars in the sky for their service oriented-management, I would. A special thanks to their General Manager, David, for the compassion and "over and beyond" customer service shown. I have both gluten and dairy allergies. It was my first time in Pittsburgh for a wedding, no car, staying at a hotel in the city. After being made aware of an order mixup, David patiently listened, apologized for the mixup, and drove his personal car to deliver double the food that I had ordered to make sure myself and those that were staying with me had enough to eat, allergen free. I cannot say enough. God bless you. I will not forget the level of professionalism and kindness he offered us. Outstanding employee and job, First Watch! read more

I've been to various locations of First Watch and always get the same great service. Got seated within minutes of getting there. The place was buzzing with people but still not loud that I couldn't hear myself. I had the salmon frittata and my husband had the sunrise granola. Both were yummy, I found my frittata a bit too salty for my tasting. Overall was good. I will definitely be back read more

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Fresh and delicious. Great service. Nice weekend morning place. I like the harvest bowl.

Was told there was a 35 minute wait. 50 minutes later we got our seat. I stopped counting after I reached 12 empty tables, some needed cleaned...no effort to make that happen. Absolutely no hustle in this place. read more

The lemon ricotta pancakes if you like lemon zet it is good and has a tart flavor. Something to try but not something I will order again, can say at least I tried it. The server recommended it and always wanted too. The wait took us 30 min to sit probably too many hung over servers from last night. Still take Waffle House over this but the ambiance not it lol. read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We're from out of town and slept in missing the hotel breakfast and are So Glad we did! First Watch served some of the best breakfast food we've ever had and finished it with the seasonal pumpkin spice donuts. I can also personally vouch for the delicious coffee and salmon frittata. We ordered take out online and it was ready within 10 minutes. Upon entering, I felt welcome and the restaurant looked so cute and inviting. We'll definitely come back next time we're in the area. read more

This was my first time visiting here and I would say this location is small. They are very efficiently with getting you in and making sure you have a great experience. We came during brunch time and everything came out at a decent pace. I got the smoked salmon Benedict and it was delicious! I would try other options on the menu when I go back. My friends got the traditional and we shared the Belgium waffles. That was amazing! It was the perfect fluffy crispy ratio and it came with a berry sauce. The potatoes were a bit salty. But overall it was a great experience. read more

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When traveling, I can always count on First Watch as a familiar place for a great brunch. First thing I always want is a juice - decided on the kale tonic which is always delicious. The morning meditation was a close second. Next, is bottomless coffee with the carafe left in the table for as many refills. I needed food that was going to sustain me through the afternoon so I decided to try the Triathlete - egg white omelette with sautéed mushrooms and onions, topped with a diced green chile Ms and diced tomatoes. Fresh pico on the side and multigrain toast with delicious jam on the side. I ate every bite and it was delicious! It also kept me filled for the next hours of activities. read more

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

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The superfood kale salad was gluten free and came out with an allergy flag in it. The waitress was very friendly and helpful with food allergies. The online waitlist was easy to use and reduced our in-person wait from 30 minutes to under 5. The restaurant is tightly packed, so I recommend asking for a table closer to the entrance if anyone in your group has a mobility aid. read more

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

I have come a few times for Saturday breakfast before and work and have not been disappointed. I absolutely love their oatmeal and muffin breakfast. Their coffee is delicious and I always grab a cup to go too. Each time the service has been friendly and fast. I love that I can come and know I can get out in a timely manner to make it to work. read more

First Watch - Sweet honey pecan salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I love first watch one of my favorite restaurants I love the juice and all the natural sunlight. The only reason I don't put 5 stars is because the last 3 times we went they forgot to put our million dollar bacon in (all different servers btw) we didn't say anything because it wasn't added on our bill so not the end of the world but it became a pattern and the bacon is the best part!! My kids love it I started making it at home. My only complaint other than that 10/10 would highly recommend to anyone! read more

ONE big complaint then I'll get to the good stuff I promise.. it was packed this morning around 11 am of course as expected BUT i put my name in for a table for 2 with the hostess who was a shorter blond girl. She said it would be a 15-20 min wait. My mom and I waited for almost an hour until we saw other parties of 2 being seated before us when they checked in after we did. Thank goodness my mom mentioned it to me because when I addressed it with the same hostess, she looked confused, asked for my name again & said "it's not in here...did you voluntarily remove your name or something?" I said no... because why would I do that and visibly wait for another hour after removing my name? She looked confused and avoided eye contact with me. Then goes "oh look a table just opened I'll seat you now!" Didnt even apologize.... Then just put our menus on the table and walked away. No greeting, no apology, just rude especially when it was her mistake. I saw the way she sat a few families after us too and one man said "yeah have a great day to you too I guess?" When she rapidly sat then while tossing their menus and running back to the entrance. She was not personable at all for a hostess and it seemed like others noticed too. I'd like to commend our awesome waiter though. He was the tall bald man with glasses and cool tattoos. He was very pleasant and personable. VERY FAST service and the food was delicious. We ordered from the summer specials (shrimp and grits & the elote breakfast burrito). Both very good!!! Their ranch was awesome on the side too. We luck out with the same waiter anytime we go and he provides a pleasant experience and even remedies the poor unpersonable hostess who doesn't seem very reliable. I get we all make mistakes but a simple "sorry" or acting like you want your customers to smile would be nice. read more

I truly love this place. They have great specials during each season and the staff is really polite. I enjoy the waitlist option online. Reduces our overall wait time. Lots of windows it still feels bright even on the gloomiest of days. read more

First Watch - Special- steak burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We have been to First Watch locations all over and they're pretty consistent ... or maybe eerily similar. Service is always good, décor is creative and attractive, fresh juices and coffee are really good. The food, however, has been hit and miss no matter where we've gone. I've come to this location three times - the Avocado Toast was average, eggs & potatoes were tasteless, and today's Roast Beef & Havarti sandwich looked good, but was overrun by lemon and salt. They were so strong that all other flavors were lost including the horseradish sauce. The Tomato Basil soup was good and my partner's Trifecka plate was good -- though "the pancakes are not as good as IHOP." read more

Visited First Watch yesterday. It wasn't my first time here but was excellent as always. Since it was closer to lunch time I opted for one of their newer juice drinks instead of coffee. The Purple Haze was absolutely delicious and refreshing. If you like lavender and lemonade - this drink is for you. For my meal I had the Hacienda Hash - which was equally as delicious. I normally order a skillet or omelet when visiting - but wanted to try one of their newer items. It was well worth it and I would absolutely order again. read more

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

Always good quality healthy food. Loved the morning meditation drink and tri-athlete meal.

First Watch is our go to for breakfast and brunch on special occasions, holidays, or as a treat. The big selling point for me is the food they serve is primarily clean food. Minimally processed, emphasizing on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. I always order the vegetable egg white omelet which comes with fresh pico sauce and whole grain artisan toast. Another favorite is the whole wheat pancakes. One pancake equals two smaller sized. They come in plain, blueberry, chocolate chip, banana crunch, and granola. I like the blueberry which also comes with a small sized warm blueberry compote on the side. They have a regular menu with a seasonal one. They also have a juice bar that makes concoctions such as a Purple Haze, a non-traditional lemonade that combines butterfly pea flower tea, lavender, and real cane sugar, and a Kale Tonic made with kale, fuji apple, english cucumber, and lemon. You can also order alcoholic drinks such as a mimosa or bloody mary. The decor is rustic and causal and our server was polite, brought our food fast, and checked several times if we needed anything else. We always order delivery and this was our first time eating in. We didn't have to wait to be seated which made for a very pleasant experience. We've been ordering from First Watch since they opened in our area several years ago. They open at 7:00am and close at 2:30pm. read more

do not waste your money. square uncooked potatoes are the only potato choice. over priced, cold food, unexpected small portions. very disappointed. wasted $50 between 2 people for sunday breakfast. i wish we would have gone to bob evans restaurant. so much more home made tasting food. read more

Have ordered takeout a couple of times. Recently ordered the Taco carnitas hash. Mostly potatoes with some onions and pineapple and little carnitas. Seemed to be lacking the protein. read more

Blueberry pancakes, yes!!! Makes travel to and from PIT airport easy to take and worthwhile.

Terrible. Countless tables open but they still make you wait in line. When we finally got our table we walked by four open tables. The seating system is abysmal. Likely won't return. read more

I really enjoy First Watch. It's one of the few chain restaurants that I look forward to stopping. This location seems much smaller than others I have been to, but it's still substantial. Service was a bit slow, but food came extremely fast. It actually came too fast, and it made me feel like the meal wasn't cooked fresh. I had a skillet with potatoes, onions, peppers, bacon and eggs over easy. It was very tasty, even though the eggs were over cooked. The toast was good and was served with a tasty compote. I like that they leave a pot of coffee on your table so that you aren't always tracking down a server. Their menu is unique, which I really like, and the food is always good. read more

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Sometimes your first time is the best time. Went to First Watch for brunch for the first time. "How was everything" you ask? Top notch. From the social distancing between seating customers to the pleasantness of the staff to the Oatmeal Cookie coffee creamer. Rarely do I give a place 5 stars - this is one of those places where we couldn't find fault in anything. Love the truly simple rustic décor. Great menu choices. They give you a whole carafe of coffee instead of just filling individual cups (there were two of us). In addition to the coffee, we had the Carrot Crush and the Kale Tonic - both were absolutely delicious. For the meals, I had the Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Frittata. My dining partner had the Truffle Mushroom Hash (a special). Both were off the chain (as Guy Fieri would say), but my fork kept making its way over to my dining partner's bowl maybe a little too much. Heck, even the ciabatta toast was delicious. Our stomachs were perfectly filled; no feeling of bloated-ness and no leftovers to take home. Prices are reasonable and our server Gracie was the epitome of what a great waitress/server should be. Had to wait a little bit to be seated (about 10-15 min) due to their spreading customers out from each other, but still worth the wait. Would we go back? Plans have already been made. read more

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Update 8/6/2021 Rating: 4.4 Stars While I typically always get pancakes at brunch places, the Power Wrap is the one savory brunch item that I order. I really like the combination of flavors, and it is a healthy choice. The components compliment each other perfectly. The Pico de Gallo was a little watery, but it was pretty tasty. Also, you can never go wrong with fresh fruit! Lastly, the coffee is very tasty. read more

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Excellent Breakfast for a Chain Store. Food was on point and service was fantastic---Melinda our server--very attentive!!!

It's been a while since we last went here. Hint - get in line using the App or Yelp because it's usually a wait on the weekends! We had a 35 min wait but by the time we picked everyone up and got there .. it was like five minutes Party of four dined ... all but one had lunch --- sandwiches, soups, salad and then yes beef rib egg Benedict! Even tried the carrot crush drink ( you can definitely taste the turmeric in that...but it's good). The place is very clean looking .. the drinks came quickly --- seemed we waited about 30 min for food ... it was busy! Food comes ... everyone likes their food. Our check has an issue but our waitress quickly took care of that. I get gift cards at giant eagle or Sam's and they were easy to use. They also have a loyalty club where they randomly give out coupons ( couple dollars off) or a free birthday mean ( which we used today). Def will come back! read more

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Every time I come home for a holiday I always need to come by here for brunch. The million dollar bacon is to die for and the juice is always fresh. This time I opted for the salmon benedict and it didn't disappoint. I did get the sauce on the side so I could enjoy the toast of the smoke salmon more. The bread was perfect toasted and there was an ample amount of salmon to be had. Would definitely come again. read more

First Watch - Smoked Salmon Benedict with seasoned potatoes and hollandaise on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I actually can't believe I haven't written a review yet for First Watch. I can't say enough about it - it is my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in the area. I really appreciate the almond milk coffee creamers, the jug of water and jug of coffee right at your table without having to ask for more. (Side note - their coffee is arguably better than Starbucks, I love it). The atmosphere is just really relaxing and appropriate for a daytime cafe. I can tell a lot of others enjoy it as we often have to make up a parking spot as the lot is always full at both locations near me. The staff has always been great even at busy times and the prices are very reasonable. I only paid $21 (+tip) for my son and I for breakfast recently. This past weekend I got the Cornbread Carnitas Bowl on the summer menu. I really hope this dish isn't only during summer as I fell in love with it. The cornbread is toasted and the carnitas are so tender - it just melts in your mouth. The photo I am posting speaks for itself. Everyone should go here, it really can't be beat for the healthy options and prices! read more

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

Food wise, every thing was amazing and the French toast and candy bacon were some of the best breakfast food I've ever had. As for the service, our server was top notch and let us have cold drinks in our coffee mugs. In terms of the ambiance it was very pleasant but a little cold. 11/10 read more

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

This place never disappoints! Even though it's a national chain it really feels home cooked and local. Been to multiple locations and always a really friendly service and delicious food. Great portion sizes for the price. read more

Always great each &every time I go :) 10:10 definitely highly recommended!!!!!!only thing is there hours and it's always so packed at any one of the locations you can find great servers that pay attention to detail and the cooks are great too‼‼ read more

Awesome food and great vibes! I highly recommend First Watch for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. The restaurant is very clean and the staff is very friendly and attentive. read more

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Why do we try to have everything at once? I will never understand the *American Dream* of believing that somehow Elixir style juice cleansers are a good menu pairing to add with Chocolate Chip Pancakes, but hey, it worked. First Watch is apparently a chain I had learned after asking the wonderfully kind staff at this location. The crowd here seemed to be catering to those that congregate in the suburb regions of southern Pittsburgh, so if you are familiar with this than you will make sure that you have a dose of Catholicism, pretentious attitudes about body positivity, and deep fear for someone knowing the status of your financial standing all ready and available to serve to strangers that try to interact with you. I do believe I am a harsh critique but I did not think this place was outstanding besides the super friendly staff. The food was ehh and my Ginger Juice was like "okay" but obviously made for the tween and her mom going to yoga down the road who are *tryin to be healthy* and as someone looking for a colon cleanse, I was disappointed with the false offering and bacon add ons. This place gets a 2 on the LGBTQIA radar mostly because I showed up and it was made gay for those couple of minutes. I do think I remember the restrooms being gender neutral or that being an option because they were single staff so that was exciting. Good luck making your decision on this one, and mostly think that if you land this far you should probably consider sticking to a staple that you can trust. Chains are chains, and money is all they are looking to gains (not your belly's trust for good bacon.) read more

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delicious iced coffee, great food, servers are really nice and take great care of customers. Can't wait to go back again! Busy but wait time wasn't long. Would recommend!! read more