Nola at First Watch has MAD AURA. I walked in expecting breakfast. I walked out a changed man. The service? 67. The pancakes? 67. The vibes? Somehow 67. I don't even know what 67 means anymore, but Nola clearly does. Nola wasn't just a waitress. She was an aura merchant. Every time she walked past the table, the room gained +10 aura. When she brought the food, I swear the entire restaurant briefly entered 67 mode. I've been to First Watch before, but this was different. This was lore. If you're lucky enough to get Nola as your waitress, just know you have been chosen. Mad aura. 67. Five stars. Would return solely to witness the aura again. read more

Plenty of parking. Service was ok- a little slow-server he was different- he asked us what we wanted and said ok, ok that's good- then pulled out his pad and asked us again- food was good not very much chicken or pecans a good amount of lettuce. The place was clean and neat. read more

First Watch - Sweet Honey Pecan Salad - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I decided to stop in here and have a quick morning snack, and to my surprise the meal that I ordered will definitely be breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch! The portion of food was so generous that I literally felt like eating a corner of it was filling. I ordered the chipotle, queso and steak hash, and was elated with the taste of the meal and also with a wonderful service of the staff. There was a gentleman named James, who was so kind! All of the team members were collaboratively together to make sure all diners are taken care of. The restaurant is clean, smells amazing, and is simply a well oiled machine. If you're in this area and I'm looking for a good meal, I would recommend stopping at this location. Thank you staff for a wonderful experience. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Everything was great. Went to the one in Wake Forest day before and was very disappointed. Today's meal was great. Server did an amazing job. Ambiance was great clean and very fun. read more

Absolutely best breakfast place ever! I take everyone here. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I even bought their cook book. Highly recommend. 100/100 read more

BEWARE!!!! Several weeks ago my wife and I recently visited this establishment with another couple. After our meal we asked that the check be split evenly between us as we often do. Our half of the bill was approximately $40. We were given the bill and as they require, you are asked to pay as you leave. Accordingly we both took our bills to the POS system at the front door to pay. As with all POS systems today they provided tip choices on the screen to choose from. This is where the deception takes place, Their system is programmed to provide tip choices (on their screen) that are based not on my half of the bill but on the full amount of the bill ($80+). Additionally you are given no reference to the amount of my portion of the bill anywhere on the screen to trigger a question. So as most people would, you trust the company and the computer would be providing a correct calculation of tip based on my portion at the bill at the different levels, (15% 20% 25%) and pick a tipping level. However it does not. They were in effect, providing tip choices that were twice the amount a customer would believe they were proportionally tipping. This is a very deceptive practice that is designed to take advantage of their customers trust. I immediately reached out to First Watch corporate via email expressing my concern and they sent a nice response telling me they would be contacting me but I haven't heard anything to date. I will be visiting other First Watch locations to determine us this is a franchise wide practice. If so I will be reaching out to the FCC, the BBB and any agency that is concerned with consumer fraud. to notify them of this deceptive behavior. read more

Brunch at First Watch - A Whole Vibe! Y'all, let me tell you about our experience at First Watch! From the moment we walked in, Kareem greeted us with a smile. At first, we thought he was just seating us--turns out, he was our waiter too! Talk about a double blessing. First things first--he brought us coffee, but we politely declined. No worries, Kareem kept the good vibes rolling with his Southern hospitality (even though he's from New York ). He checked in about 3-4 times before we finally figured out what we wanted--patient king energy! Now, the food: Chicken & Eggs Tacos - So flavorful, we had to pause and appreciate the moment. Waffle, Bacon & Potatoes - Classic and delicious, no notes. Lavender Haze & Morning Meditation Drinks - Lavender Haze was like lemonade with a floral glow-up, and Morning Meditation gave us straight-up wellness in a glass (I could taste the beets working on my immune system ). The ambiance? Super cute & not too crowded! Perfect for a chill brunch moment. Would I go back? 1000% YES! Especially if we can get Kareem again! (Somebody get this man a menu item he actually enjoys! ) Have you been to First Watch? What's your go-to order? Tap a reaction! Love This | Thankful | Delicious | Oh No read more

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I really enjoyed my first time at First Watch. Fresh ingredients, great personable service and lots to choose from on the menu. They even had a seasonal summertime menu for a few more offerings. The food tasted great and not overly expensive, although you do pay for a big portion. I was satisfied by the end, and all of my friends were right about this chain being the best! I want to go back again! As a side note, I overheard the table next to us found part of an egg shell or other item in their food. The waitress brought it back to the kitchen and showed the cook, then showed the manager, and eventually came back to the table and offered the patron a free side of any choosing. The patron was not mad at all and happy that it was handled the right way. Good to see that from my point of view. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga with fried potatoes and fruit Bloody Mary to drink - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've dined here now twice for late breakfast and have really enjoyed the quality of the menu items. The omelette platters have been excellent and I enjoy the fresh juice. I appreciate that First Watch offers a plethora of healthier options. I've ordered the smoked salmon omelette & morning vegetable platter. The omelette was delicious. Lots of fresh veggies. The chicken sausage patties are my favorite as well. My favorite juice being the Kale tonic with cucumber and Fuji apple. The food is very filling and deliciously whole. I appreciate that there are no additives. Simple and clean here. Can't wait to enjoy other menu items. read more

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We had dropped a car off for service just up the street and stopped by for breakfast on a weekday. It was not crowded at all. Our server was friendly and helpful. The extremely overpriced coffee was good. Both hubby and I ordered a rendition of eggs Benedict. The food came out super slow ! Especially since it wasn't busy. I was fine with that. We weren't in a hurry. When the eggs finally did get served to us, they were lukewarm. What a disappointment. We pondered sending them back but it took so long the first time ..........the plate looked very nice. It was not tasty. Bland. Not one ounce of either salt or pepper or any other seasoning was used in preparation of this meal. Next time I'll cook at home. Maybe it's hit or miss. read more

I've eaten at First Watch restaurants across the country and this one is among the worst! 30+ minute-wait for food that was cold or not cooked thoroughly. Service was inattentive. We will not return. read more

I heard about this place from my uncle. They have a large selection of choices for breakfast and lunch. Really nice staff and clean too. The breakfast was good but too salty for my desire. Other than that, I highly recommend this place. read more

Great service! My friend ordered eggs Benedict with potatoes- which were very yummy! I ordered an omelette with gluten free toast! They are well versed in gluten free and cross contamination. I will be back! read more

First Watch - Sorry. My leftovers of my GF meal! Sooo good!!! Omelette with mushrooms, onion and Monterey Jack cheese and gluten free toast - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Always delicious food! Gigi was my waiter and was so sweet and helpful! The Chickichanga is my go to order and never disappoints. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I love this place! Honestly was surprised when I learned it's a chain. We visited this location several times for a Sunday brunch and never was disappointed with food or service. Today, just as always, check in person greeted us with a smile, our waitress was amazing and funny, and cashiers were very pleasant as well. Food is great, just check out pictures! Salmon frittata is what I had today and it was just the right size and delicious. Greens can be substituted for breakfast potatoes if you're into that. I'd also recommend multigrain pancakes, they're so good! Just keep in mind that the place gets super busy and wait can be long, so it's better to reserve your spot online or using the app. read more

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My partner and I came here for brunch Saturday morning and let me tell you, it was delicious! Great portion sizes, prices, and customer service. I also love how greatly sourced their ingredients are. It was super crowded, but they sat and served us quickly. I decided to get the morning meditation ($5.50) since it looked really pretty. Not only did it look pretty but it tasted delicious w/ hints of turmeric, lemon, ginger, citrus, and beet juice. For food, I got the farmhouse skillet ($11.50) and it was sooo good! I am also glad they paired it with multi-grain bread and house-made jam. Will definitely come back if I am ever in the area! A place that not only keeps it consistent with great brunch options but elevates it from farm-to-table. read more

First Watch - fresh orange juice & morning meditation ($5.29) - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Came here a few weeks ago after a yoga class. I've been to many First Watch but this this was my first time at this location. My review will be more about our server. She was a bright light on a cold saturday. Her saying "I got you" throughout our stay was just a piece of her amazing personality she shared with us. She gave great food recommendations and drinks. Her hospitality was top notch. I don't remember the young lady name but I hope management knows who I am talking about when they read this review. You have a great rockstar on your team. I ordered the Florentine french toast and we shared the million dollar bacon!!!! Seriously sooo good and the best bacon I've ever had. Has a nice kick to it. And the drink, Purple Haze, was really good; however, it depends on who makes it because it can be way too sweet to enjoy. read more

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Always love first watch locations. This location was super good and food was hot. I came right at opening so it was good. Service was fast and super great. All first watch establishments are usually the same so the vibe is good. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've never been a big breakfast food kind of girl, but First Watch has changed my mind. Especially their Million Dollar Bacon!!!! I could eat ten plates of that bacon. It is THAT good. The servers at the Glenwood location are fantastic. Every one of them seem to stay on top of drink refills and make sure you are paced at your comfort level. They don't rush you and they anticipate your needs. The manager is great too. He interacts with the customers, and has a great pulse on things. I witnessed a woman and her daughter complaining (after they ate their entire meal) and it was evident they were simply trying to get a meal comped. The manager backed up his server bc she didn't do anything wrong! I even saw how attentive she was to this woman. The woman seemed fine all the way up until she had to pay. It is refreshing to see managers back up their employees. Their drinks are incredible and fresh. However, nothing tops their baconnnnnn. Ahhhhhh!!!!! read more

First Watch - Refreshing, out of the ordinary drinks! - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First watch is always my go-to when out of town. It's quick and easy to hit right before you go to the airport or just to get something on your stomach. Service is always good and I will say it's usually pretty busy. I feel like we waited a good 20-30 minutes to be seated as well but it was a Saturday morning. I also like that they have healthy options! read more

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one of the servers parked in a one hour parking spot for her shift and didnt even park in the lines. as i was getting out of my car, she got to hers and i wanted to make sure she didnt hit my car. i walked away and come back to new scratches on my car not even an hour later. please ensure your employees are not taking up guest parking. read more

What a wonderful experience...quality food, prepared perfectly, and great service. We enjoyed the Eggs Benedict (BLT) & avocado toast. We sat outside with our dog. It was just perfect. Great menu with unique dishes. read more

Food was delicious and service was a true 10! Very clean restaurant. It was a wonderful dinning experience and always has been each time I have visited here read more

We love first watch and seek them out whenever we travel. This location met our expectations with fast/friendly service, delicious food and incredibly fresh and healthy juice (high recommend on the Kale Tonic). read more

Attentive friendly staff from hostesses to wait staff. French toast was delicious as were the pancakes, link sausages and breakfast potatoes. read more

This location has always been packed whenever I've gone but the customer service is still top-notch! Recently enjoyed breakfast here with a friend and the service was very attentive. The First Watch menu always has something for somebody but the Benedict really knocks it out of the park. I've ordered to go from this location multiple times and the packaging is always perfect so items are still yummy by the time you get home. Parking is easy despite how busy they get. There is a large lot. The inside is exactly what you would expect from a First Watch. The location is vibrant inside and full of good energy. read more

... and again, just starting to go out again with still relevant COVID concerns in place. But the outdoor experience remains top - EXCEPT: Server Allie appeared to either have a really bad day or is not suited for the hospitality business: Unfriendly, not communicative, throwing the food on the table. Just my advice to Allie: if you don't like it, don't work there. We fell back on some known winners: Athlete Omelette, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Market Hash, Choc Stack, Avocado Toast, AM Superfoods Bowl, Healthy Turkey, Fruit bowl. A great slow and tasty start into the Sunday ...! PREVIOUS REVIEW2: Confirmed to be my fav breakfast place! PREVIOUS REVIEW1: This so far is the best Brunch/breakfast place in Raleigh (psssst: don't tell anybody!!!), located about 2 miles Northwest of the Crabtree Valley Mall. With some luck of timing, the wait is short but often inevitable. But it is definitely worth it. The place is warm, modern, and charming. Most importantly, however, there is an abundance of wonderful food choices all of which are healthy, fresh, and absolutely delicious, and (not that I would need this) each with nutritional facts listed. Just to name a few: Avocado Toast, the AM Superfoods Bowl with almond butter artisan toast, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Morning Market Vegetable Omelet, Works Omelet with selection of added veggies, Crunch stack, and many more from sweet to salty... Too bad though that there is no really good coffee!! Yes, it is understandable that the company wants to assure that the origin and production fit their philosophy, but there is also the secret of brewing the coffee - and that secret has not been revealed yet. read more

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Spent the morning at First Watch. The server was excellent and provided quality service. The meals were all top notch. Personally I would recommend the French Toast if you want sweet and the omelette if you prefer healthier side. No matter what you choose, you can't go wrong. read more

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Great service (smile, knowledgeable, helpful, accommodating, great sense of timing!) Amazing food and menu (thank you gluten free AND vegetarian options!!!) Love the fresh juices, and breakfast cocktails- Oh My! With the trip on its own! Our family really enjoys First Watch for brunch, we can each get treats and staples (breakfast cocktails, quinoa platter, pancakes, breakfast tacos..... this list goes on) VERY reasonably priced, not reason not to go! It's reasonably priced, but service exceeds the prices, we try to be a little mindful of that when we finish up with the check! The staff has always been amazing!!! read more

I really didn't expect this week to be so cold. As we start 1st week of winter the chill in the air prompted to stop at 1st Watch. I've had the vegetable soup before which was tres Today I enjoyed the taste of Italy in the Italian wedding soup. A flavorful broth with petite sausage meatballs, orzo and spinach. It was perfect for cold winters day. This location is one of my favs its near shops as well as great parking. I do wish they had a fireplace inside like Panera or enter al fresco heated tent outside...ps if any managers read this please do open outdoor dining like Metro Diner or Relish just to name a few...now a firepit would work also. Do ask for the soup on your next visit its a light lunch which will have you feeling nostalgic remembering cold winter days and your Mom served you soup to warm up. read more

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Jeffery- it was our first time meeting Jeffery and he was so nice. He was efficient and we are thankful to have met him as our waiter!

Meh, not really impressed with the food. Salmon Benedict didn't really have flavor, brown pieces of salmon. Potatoes were very salty. Grits with cheese.. very disappointing. Watery and cheese rubbery. I may or may not return. Staff.. waited very friendly, straws for water were cracked. Register guy.. meh. Place is nice atmosphere, not too loud. Bathroom.. it's fine. read more

First Watch - Drinky drinks - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Raleigh, NC (Glenwwod Ave). Not bad! We both got the biscuit and gravy breakfast, and it was pretty good. My one gripe was that the potatoes were stone cold. Also, they might want to cut down on what they charge for cheese...the wife ordered grits, but the cheese had to be added. $2+ for a few skimpy shreds of cheese is NOT cool, folks. C'mon. You could almost buy a whole pack of shredded cheddar for that! Service was outstanding, and that cinnamon roll was unfreakin'-BELIEVABLE. Really good. Overall, good visit, except for the cold potatoes and expensive 3 shreds of cheese! read more

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Great service and a lovely brunch today at First Watch. I chose one of the omelets with the green salad as that's about as close to a keto-friendly meal as I can get. I'll admit that I did eat one bite of their amazing bread. Omelet was light and fluffy and well stuffed with bacon and cheese. Very delicious. First Watch has a pretty quick wifi and so I sat with my laptop for a bit and guzzled down some more of their great coffee. Since there were other empty tables, I knew that I wasn't blocking anyone from getting in and sitting down. Great meal, will be eating at First Watch again. [Review 12859 overall, 175 of 2020.] read more

First Watch - Omelet, toast and salad at First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This place is super crowded and there was a long wait. At the end of the day, the food was definitely worth the wait. The hostess was able to keep track of our place in line and warmly greeted us. I am not sure that checking in online helped us get seated any quicker. The waitress was friendly and patient. My son had a hard time making up his mind. I ordered a special from the monthly menu. I have to say that the whole grain toast was amazing. read more

First Watch - Special Breakfast Burrito - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We called in and placed online orders at 11 am to be picked up at 11:30. There were 3 orders. The last order to be placed was ready before 11:30 (a hot meal). The 2nd order to be placed and ready arrived at 11:38 (also a hot meal) and the first order for be called in was not completed until 12 noon. They kept saying this is normal. That when a call in order is in the que it can be bumped for online orders and Uber/Grubhub orders. When we got the food back to the office the first order was missing the main ingredient and was ice cold. The second order's sandwich was ice cold and the fruit cup was bad (picture attached). The third order was good, however it did take an hour to get and was the last to be made. They did give $10.00 discount cards for the 1st and 2nd order. However with the lack of quality on the food, I am not sure we will be going back. They appeared very understaffed. It was very disappointing and expensive to get $13.00 worth of food and not enjoy any of it. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Poor service, food mediocre, restaurant was not full, seated next to the kitchen exit and had the pleasure of hearing servers argue with the rest of the staff. Many other ways to spend $25. Won't make that mistake again! read more

The food was pretty good but I found the restaurant to be pretty dirty. The walls next to my table were really gross.

In NC for a convention so a group of us went for breakfast. There was a short wait (about 10 min). Restaurant was clean and staff wore masks. Our waiter was nice and pleasant. We ordered a variety of food, mimosas and a Bloody Mary. All of the food was delicious and the drinks were good as well. We liked it so much we were hoping for another opportunity to eat there before leaving town. No such luck; however, I'll be looking one up in my area. Hopefully, the food and service levels are the same or better. read more

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I like to come here some Sunday mornings since it's right by apartment. It's a good spot to just enjoy a cozy breakfast that is both on the healthier and fun end. Since they change their menu every so often, it keeps it exciting while still having staples available. The service has been wonderfully pleasant. Today I had Skylar and she was incredibly attentive. Would reccomend to anyone looking for an easy morning read more