I recently placed a takeout order at First Watch, but I visit this location quite frequently. I love their teas, the customer service is always great, and the food never disappoints! Their egg breakfast sandwich and French toast are two of my favorites, and my husband loves their omelets--ask for "The Works!" Definitely a great experience. 9/10! read more

First Watch - Pumpkin pancake, bacon and eggs (not pictured) the omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This location is right across from Char Grill and has great access to street parking! Now let's get into the food! The food and customer service here NEVERRRRRR DISAPPOINT! All of the staff members are always happy to assist and they are always smiling. Even the ones in the kitchen! The hosts are incredible and welcome you with a smile! I loveee that! The sandwich was soooo fresh and flavorful! The egg was a little runny and the avocado and bacon gave the sandwich a nice balance! They also give you a thermos or hot coffee to enjoy at your leisure. I never feel rushed here and enjoy time with my friends and family read more

First Watch - Elevated Egg Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Pop in for breakfast on a busy morning and sat at the bar, the bartender was fast and attentive. I had the Kale tonic, which had the perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness. I ordered the million-dollar bacon and frittata rustica. Flavor-wise, everything was delicious. But the omelet was a bit overdone and had too many onions. I'm not a huge fan of chain restaurants since there are so many local spots to hit up, but this is a great brunch alternative when all the local restaurants are packed. read more

First Watch - Omelet, million dollar bacon and kale tonic. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Clean, spacious, something here for everyone and so many options. I had their steak and queso hash and it was so good! It's new to the menu and it was so full of flavor! I really enjoyed my food and service. It's located downtown so expect to pay for parking. read more

I have enjoyed majority of First Watch locations in Raleigh over the years. This Glenwood South location is by far the BEST. Everyone is kind and welcoming. Happy to be working and serving customers. I ordered the Tribeca (1 carrot cake pancake, fried egg and smoked ham). This arrived to my table fresh and piping hot. I really enjoy this. Simple and satisfied my lunch time craving. I'm glad that they have all day breakfast. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Fresh and Flavorful Brunch! Loved this brunch spot!! Everything tasted so fresh, especially with the herbs that made each dish pop. The vibe was cozy, the service was great, and the fresh juice bar was the perfect touch. Can't wait to come back! Great service.. read more

First Watch - Bacado Omelet this is only half as I packaged the other half. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I went for brunch at 10 am on a Saturday and service was amazing. We were able to find bar seating right away and after ordering, our food came out super quick. It may have only been 10 minutes after ordering which was surprising! The food was flavorful and cooked well. The donuts were delicious! They were warm, soft, and when dipped in the caramel, decadent. The Benedict had a hint of lemon from the greens and the eggs were cooked perfectly for a Benedict. All the staff were friendly and attentive. This is a great casual brunch spot for family or even a date. read more

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The food was great, the server was really kind and helped me celebrate my birthday. The restaurant was clean and decorated for the holidays.

Mid morning breakfast with my wife. FW never fails on food and service. Our server Dassah was great.

Great breakfast spot. All the food was fresh and done really well. We sat at the bar, and it's a big beautiful place with lots of windows. They have these big garage windows that open up to go outside. I would go to this spot again! read more

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It's always a good visit to First Watch. Servers are always friendly and quick. The food is always fresh and leave no complaints. I got the shrimp and grits and was very pleased. It may be seasonal so get it while you can. I always have my kale morning drink it's yummy. My guy had a turkey wrap and was a little disappointed when it was not like lunch meat so that was mid to him. They stay busy but other than that crush everything runs so smoothly. We always get reservations and there is a wait but the atmosphere relaxed so it's never an issue. read more

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The downtown First Watch is fairly easy to get into on a week day. The best thing about it was we were given an entire carafe of delicious coffee! Our server was lovely and did an efficient job. My husband had the classic Benedict. I had the Bacado omelet which was bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese. Something I loved is that you can actually get a healthy side with fruit. Most brunch places just seem to be over the top with fried potatoes! The ambiance is a typical fast casual breakfast spot. You pay for your meal at the cash register at the front door. read more

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The French toast was delicious. Service was quick and attentive. I loved that the restaurant was not super busy or loud. Great place to grab breakfast. read more

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Walked into this location during brunch hours on a Saturday! Surprisingly, parking was not a headache and there was not a wait. The special was shrimp & grits & the Hawaiian French toast. My husband gave the French toast an 8/10 - he had them take off the coconut whipped cream, but later tried it on the side and said it was cool. The shrimp and grits were decent, 7/10 but I prob would not order again since it lacked flavor. Potatoes were good as usual! Tried the pomegranate sunrise & it was delicious & fruity, the kale tonic was good as always too. Location was clean and our server was attentive. Spot was clean and not too busy just how I like! It tends to be a bit chilly inside of their locations so bring something to cover your arms. read more

First Watch - Shrimp & grits, potatoes, Hawaiian French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great service, friendly staff, fast delivery. French toast was as good as I've ever had. Fluffy and sweet, definitely recommend. The sausage was also a good choice. Juicy and not overcooked. The grits were OK, they tasted a bit bland, would probably get homefries/hashbrowns next time. read more

First Watch - French Toast, Pork Sausage, Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Terrible service, 1/2 orders came out wrong, mediocre food. Place has potential if they get their act together

My boyfriend and I had a few errands to run in Raleigh on Sunday, so we decided to give First Watch a try. I had the Chickichanga and my boyfriend had the Tri-fecta. Everything along with the coffee and service was just ok. I don't think we would go out of our way to return. read more

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Theresa Dickerson Mar 1, 2023, 11:56 AM EST I'd give them 10 stars if they were available. Our dinning experience was absolutely amazing! We were greeted at the door by the General Manager, John Harris who showed us to our table. Everything was spotless and the team of employees were all smiles and eager to assist. Our beverages came lightning fast and our food was picture perfect. Everything tasted amazing and I'm so glad there is still great service and food to be had in Raleigh. My family and I will most definitely be back! read more

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We went to this location of First Watch for their friends & family soft opening event and it was so fun! They were training up their staff, so our meals were free and we left gratuity and donated to Make A Wish in lieu of a bill. The wait staff was as friendly as can be. I ordered the market hash with poached eggs which was delicious and came with fresh fruit. Everyone else loved their meals (pictured). We got the million dollar bacon which was good, but probably a skip for me as i can likely make it at home. My friend gets the farm stand tacos every time she goes to First Watch and claims they are the best thing ever!!!! Overall a great location (they validate parking for the deck next door)! read more

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A heard from a friend to try this place. It seems like the local hangout. Very friendly staff and food is delicious too. I enjoy going out for breakfast, so we found our spot. We've only been here for a month, so we are just learning our way around. Nice spot and we will definitely be back. read more

Food was amazing we got seated pretty quickly and everyone was nice. I usually get the trifecta very good. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Another great place that it's going down because it's so bad managed. Last week food wasn't fresh; the previous one servers are asking for reviews for 2$ when they say 4$; they don't do 6 people tables outside anymore because they don't care; they are understaffed because servers are not treated well.... And the manager is disrespectful to everyone in the line and servers. If you like First Watch as I used to, go to the other location near Trader's Joes, way better. read more

First Watch - BLTE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great food, excellent service! You can check in early online so you don't have to wait which is great. I had the avocado toast, sausage, and a biscuit and all were very tasty. Our server Olivia was super attentive and friendly making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend! read more

First Watch - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

omg soooooooooooo good worth it fr and the farmhouse with the jelly ohhhhh this place is highly recommended for breakfast plans in all raleigh read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Hash/ blueberry pancakes /Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Side Two Eggs Smoked Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Frittata lemon Pineapple Express - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Service was excellent. He was very friendly. Shrimp & grits were beautifully seasoned. We also got the donut holes which were amazing. read more

First Watch - Shrimp & grits, million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Justin was an excellent server. The menu was comprehensive and offered up a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. They offer bacon extra crispy, bonus points here. The pancake was fluffy and tasty. The hot syrup bottle was a nice touch. This was my first time visiting but would not be my last. read more

Staying down the street at the Marriott we decided to walk downtown to find a breakfast spot. This small upscale breakfast chain has multiple locations even near me in South Florida but I have never been. Quiet on a Saturday morning and 4 of us roll right in. Orders taken, Hot coffee delivered quickly. Menu is diverse very healthy looking options along with southern staples and traditional breakfast options as well. I'll keep it simple EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT Bannas Fosters Rich and sinful Biscuits & Gravy with eggs & potatoes as good as it gets. Standard Belgian waffle light and airy excellent Eggs Bendict massive portion all fresh and delicious. Egg Skillet with potatoes another winner. Service was good everyone was friendly. Certainly not the least expensive option in town, but it was top shelf quality food served in clean upscale environment. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious food! Service was great, even though they were super busy! Shoutout to John behind the bar! Very engaging and perfect attention to detail!! read more

The freshest tasting breakfast I've ever had. Those Million Dollar potatoes are superb and I highly recommend them. Looking forward to the next time we come back. read more

Not a diner, but a good place to get a real breakfast. Everything on the menu is done well.

I love everything about this restaurant. Everytime I come to this restaurant the food is always good. I always get waited on by the best waitress read more

Absolutely delicious!! Everything we ordered was fabulous, did not disappoint!! Service was excellent and attentive! Highly recommend! It does fill up quickly so I would recommend to put yourself on the waitlist on line especially if you have a larger group. read more

Great experience here! The chickichanga was perfect! Though a unique breakfast dish, I would definitely recommend it. The lemon ricotta pancakes were flavorful, but subtle. Everything came out fresh and quickly! read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food is always good at first watch, Maggie was our server and was very patient with our indecisiveness but offered wonderful recommendations that we both loved! read more

New restaurants, in a push to open sooner than they should, will drop the ball on menu knowledge or kitchen staff prep resulting in a lot of "I'll ask the manager" or "let me check with the kitchen". This was not our experience at all. Having been open for less than a week, our server Kayla (she's good - you should request her section) was attentive and knowledgeable. No criticisms to offer at all. Food was wonderful. My over-medium eggs were cooked perfectly (which is rare). Thanks for a great experience!! We will be back!! read more

shout out to cellina, breakfast sandwich was very good very amazing. Cold brew is also very good.

The new place is very accommodating, modern, and a good atmosphere. Michelle was very attentive and nice (She served us). Overall the food was excellent and the breakfast tacos were so good. read more

First Watch - Farm House Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Menu is diverse with breakfast mixed in with a some lunch items, food was tasty and service by Maddy was awesome!

Avoid this place. Slow service. Watched a table of 5 get served their food individually over 20 minutes. Watched another patron send his food back only for him to receive it 30 minutes later after his family had finished and were ready to leave. My poached eggs were hard boiled. Even the waitstaff knows it's a joke and articulates it. The management team here needs to find new employment. When a restaurant is "short staffed" at every visit for months on end it is a direct reflection of the management team. It has nothing to do with hiring. The issue is retention. Why would you want to work somewhere where you continually have to apologize for how bad/slow the kitchen is. This location is even corporate run and no longer franchised. Glad the bar has been set to low. Visit local restaurants. DO BETTER read more

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was Raleigh-inspired, and Tory's service was exceptional. Highly recommend! read more