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    First Watch

    4.1 (118 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Alexus H.

    Always consistent! Service was great and food was good. I ordered the bowl, it could use more sauce and/or flavor.

    Tricia T.

    Came for breakfast around 9:30am Saturday and there was no wait! The host was welcoming and our server was magnificent. The atmosphere is very relaxed and noise levels are loud so fyi if you're sensitive to that! I ordered a honey caramel crunch iced coffee that was fun but too sweet for my palate. I also ordered the smoked salmon Benedict. I was sad because this dish didn't hit the mark for me. The salmon did not taste fresh and the toast it was on was a bit heavy for me. I had a good time with my girlfriends though! I ordered the Monterey club to go for my husband and he said it was delicious - I didn't get a chance to try. The side greens are bright, lemony, and fresh. I would give them another try for the sweet side of breakfast.

    The breakfast spot in Raleigh
    Ajay P.

    My first time at First Watch Raleigh as always great food as expected! It was fresh, hot and delicious! The service was excellent, even with a packed housethe waitress checked on us regularly! The First Watch environment is very bright and spacious farmhouse feel! Love this place for breakfast!! They are consistently good!!

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    Lisa W.

    We saw this restaurant while driving, and recognized it from a visit to Mt. Pleasant, SC. That was when we decided we had to come for breakfast the following morning. Cameron was our server, and she was patient as we looked over the menu. The coffee is a large cup, 1 was enough for me! I had 1 ricotta and lemon pancake with lemon curd and berries. My husband had the Floridian French toast. It was covered with fruit! Everything was so fresh looking and tasting. The place was bustling - as soon as a table was cleared and cleaned, someone else was seated. They do serve lunch as well. You can't miss with First Watch. We wish they would come up North!

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    Charlie F.

    I went on a Sunday morning, fortunately before the Sunday morning crowds got there. I was immediately greeted and seated. I ordered "The Traditional" and substituted grits for the seasoned potatoes. Food was brought with a minimal wait. Whole grain artisan toast was a nice change than the toast most restaurants offer, and the house preserves were delicious. My bowl of grits were just right (I hate runny grits). All of the meal was enjoyable, and I left as the crowds were started to show.

    We decided to give this a try on a Saturday morning during Dreamville Festival weekend. The wait was only 15 minutes which was impressive. They have outdoor seating and the restaurant has a very nice open feel. We ordered the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with strawberries and the Smoked Salmon Benedict. The food came out quickly and the server was very nice. The pancakes were fluffy and the eggs on the Benedict were made perfectly. Would definitely eat here again

    Allan A.

    It's my lucky day to walk and get seated immediately. Service was friendly and fast. Enjoyed two multigrain pancakes, which were huge and filled me up. Add a coffee and tip, and it was a $16 breakfast foe one.

    Andreas K.

    I am glad to see several more of these wonderful franchises in the Raleigh area: A first choice place for breakfast in and around the city. Alexus, our server, was very sweet and helpfu as the choices were endless, and we ultimately settled Avocado toast, the Works, the AM Superfoods Chia Bowl with almond butter artisan toast, egg Benedict, and the salmon frittata with grilled vegetables. All were on point, fresh, perfect cooked/moisture ratio, and nicely presented. Too bad though that there is no better coffee!! It would make a much better impression!!!

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    Great food and good service. I have been here many times for breakfast and love to always try something different each time.

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    The chocolate chip pancakes are so good they go well with bacon. The vibe is very nice and chill. :D

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    First time here. Been wanting to come for a while and so glad I did. I arrived and it was already…read morepacked at 530 on Saturday. Outdoor seating looked really nice. Wish it wasn't 100 out. Good reason to come back. Started with prickly pear margarita with mescal. Yum! Had a white wine after. It was ok. My friend and I shared 4 bruschetta's- smoked salmon and pesto, artichoke, caprese, and apple, Brie and fig. Favs were smoked salmon and apple and Brie. The fries were amazing. Salmon board was good too. The bread on the board was much better than the bruschetta. Ambiance is great. Service as well. Will be back!

    Absolutely love Postino! This is my go to lunch spot with coworkers. We've been numerous times…read moreand are never disappointed. My go to meal is the half panini and tomato soup. Their roast beef panini is on par with Portillo's a long standing Chicago beef restaurant (IYKYK). I've NEVER had a beef sandwich that was better than Portillo's but Postino you managed to take a hometown classic and elevate it to a point beyond my expectations - if you get this sandwich I recommend getting it on the ciabatta bread versus focaccia. Let's not overlook the tomato soup - it's so rich and flavorful. For a lighter lunch my go to is the tuna panini with broccoli salad. They are known for their boards, I've not had the bruschetta yet but it looks delicious. My favorite board is the hummus. One thing I hate is when a restaurant gives you a big bowl of hummus and not enough pita. That is not the case here, you'll get pita, toasted bread, and a variety of vegetables to scoop up the velvety humus covered in cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta. For date night enjoy a Violet Femme a gin cocktail that tastes as lovely as it looks. The service here is top notch! Everyone is fantastic. I'll have to come back to this review to note the serves names we've had because they have all been exceptional. Now let's talk about the vibe! Postino's nailed the indoor/outdoor feel. Plenty of windows that are open on nice days, plants galore and the decor gives you a cool like rockstar but classy feel. 5 stars doesn't feel like enough.

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    My husband and I came here for brunch when we were first visiting Raleigh house-hunting. We decided…read moreto revisit for Mother's Day brunch this year. We showed up early with our 1.5 year old daughter and they were able to seat us immediately. The area felt spacious, although that could be due to the fact that it wasn't super packed inside. I ordered the short rib benedict, my husband got the chicken & waffle sandwich, and we ordered my daughter a side of the mac & cheese. What a delicious meal! The short rib was tender and flavorful, and sat on top of a biscuit (what's not to love here?!) - horseradish hollandaise was the perfect touch as the horseradish pairs nicely with the beef. The chicken & waffle sandwich was the best guilty pleasure! Waffle crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, chicken breaded and fried with a nice crunch, and a nice hot honey syrup to go alongside -- wish this had a little more heat. To our surprise, the mac & cheese side was a highlight too! It's hard to get a good mac n cheese, but this had such a rich, white cheese, slight funk flavor - delicious. Brunch at Parkside is delicious. Looking forward to trying dinner here soon.

    Finally had the chance to stop by Parkside. The interior gave me cozy diner vibes. Plenty of…read moreseating, clean and bright. The menu is massive which made it hard to decide, but our waitress was so kind and walked us through all of the popular options. I wound up ordering the short rib melt with mac and cheese. The short rib itself was really good. It had nice flavor and was cooked well. I do wish the melt would have had some kind of sauce or au jus element to it to give it some moisture because it was slightly on the dry side. The mac and cheese was unfortunately gritty, so I would skip that next time and try a different side. The drinks here are great. They had Mango Cart on tap which is one of my all time favorite beers. The cocktail selection is well priced, and I also got the gin fizz, which I loved. Not sure that Parkside will be a regular visit because the food was okay, but the vibes and drinks were great. Definitely worth a try if you've never been.

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