We came here for breakfast, and despite it being around 11 on a Sunday, we were able to be seated pretty soon. I got the omelette, and we did a table blueberry pancake (only 1 because they really are huge). That was delicious. I enjoyed my omelette too, but I prefer more generous portions for my sides when it comes to breakfast. The greens were a bit bare. FYI that you pay at the register. We didn't realize until about 15 minutes after getting our bill. Oops! read more

First Watch - Blueberry pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I recently visited First Watch and had a mixed but overall solid experience. When I first walked in, I had to wait about one to two minutes before being greeted. It may not sound like a long time, but when no one is at the front acknowledging guests, it can feel longer than it actually is. Front presence matters. Once I was greeted and seated, the experience improved significantly. Our server was very friendly, helpful, and made great menu recommendations. The service felt attentive without being overwhelming. One small downside was the drink selection. It felt somewhat limited, so I ended up ordering sweet tea which is one of my favorites but it wasn't quite as sweet as I would have liked. Food delivery was quick, and the food itself was good. The server checked in consistently throughout the meal. Interestingly, the exit experience felt warmer than the arrival. Leaving felt more welcoming than walking in, which shows the team has strong service potential just not consistent at the entry point. Overall, a good experience with room to improve on greeting presence and drink variety. read more

I came in on a weekday morning around 7:30AM and they already had about 5 tables sat. By the time I left, they had many more sat, so this place definitely gets busy. Service was prompt and very friendly. The food was very nice as well. I got the BEC (Bacon, Egg, & Cheese) sandwich and it came out looking almost exactly like the picture! It tasted nice. For my side I opted for their black beans instead of the salad and unfortunately the beans were luke warm and had no flavor to them; they were boring. The coffee was great though! Overall, I still really enjoyed this visit... I'd return! read more

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I tried the Smoked Salmon Frittata and enjoyed it a lot! There were nice chucks of salmon in the Frittata, the complement of vegetables added a nice touch to the meal! Definitely a filling and savory dish for breakfast! Million dollar bacon is always a go to for me although 4 pieces of bacon is absolutely a solo expedition and not a shareable if you are greedy like me. If you are looking for an appetizer I 1000% recommend it! For a taste of their seasonal menu I got the Blueberry Lemon Cornbread which wasn't anything that blew me out of the waters despite my love for cornbread. The way the lemon toppings is distributed into the blueberry cornbread is just not proportionate although you can add points for the size! Service is nice as always despite the busy location! read more

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Justin was our server, who was very helpful and had an excellent attitude. He reviewed a number of options and possible substitutions to make a meal that we would enjoy. He even was able to address some health constraints. On an unrelated note, we ordered a cup of tea and were pleasantly surprised by the larger carafe provided; usually you get a small metal pitcher that isn't any bigger than the cup. Our meals were excellent, served promptly and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

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This was my 2nd time trying First Watch, the first time was during a trip to Tampa. I didn't love the food or the coffee, but it wasn't bad. It was just okay. We have a location in Charlotte that I haven't been to yet also. So, I was happy to check out another location in a different state to be able to kind of compare them all one day. This location was huge and packed on a Sunday morning, which is expected. We had a large group of about 8 people and only waited maybe 20 mins for a table. For this place to be so big and so busy their staff was on it! They were professional, fast and kind. I was very pleased with the service and how quickly and smooth everything went. I ordered the pumpkin pancakes and they were amazing!!! Perfectly cooked and they paired beautifully with their chicken sausage and over medium eggs. YUM! This was a nice brunch visit and it made me want to check out the location we have in Charlotte. read more

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First Watch is always a solid bet for a nice brunch, even if it does come at a cost. Came here recently with my girlfriend so she could use a coupon she received for her birthday and was able to dine outside on a beautiful day. Our server was very polite and we didn't wait long at all for our food. We both got the fall specials and I really enjoyed the pumpkin pancake with sausage and eggs, nice way to start a Saturday and commemorate the changing of the seasons. This would normally have added up quite a bit though the coupon did make this better, or would have if it had worked properly; thankfully the manager sorted it out for us but this was yet another case of technology being a burden rather than a benefit. I will definitely return again when the craving for an elegant brunch strikes again! Overall: 4.5 stars ---- Pros: - Excellent fare, some unique offerings that really set First Watch apart. - Great service without too much of a wait for a table or the food itself. - Plenty of easy lot parking. - Management ready to step in to assist where needed. Cons: - This is about the app and not this location, but silly that they have such a weird coupon system. Why not just create a unique one time use coupon code to avoid all these weird link games? read more

First Watch - Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I got the upgraded egg sandwich but requested gluten free toast instead of the brioche and also parmesan cheese instead of Monterey due to my intolerances. Also I got tea which pleasantly came in a carafe. Justin, our server, was smiling the whole time I made these special requests knowing that I was not making his job more difficult, but rather because of medical reasons. Hubby got a vegetable omelette. We both loved our meals. Also instead of seasoned potatoes, we got fruit, the pineapples were especially fresh. The dining room was huge and clean. We will return and hopefully we will be able to get Justin. read more

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I had the chicken avocado salad and it was very good. However, someone let the kitchen know that the stub of a head of lettuce should not be part of the meal. read more

First Watch - This part of the lettuce should not be included with customer's salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is my local First Watch, a quick 3-minute drive from my apartment. I first tried to visit a year ago, but the floors were sticky and filthy and no one stopped by our table within a reasonable period, so we left and opted for a local spot instead. On a recent visit, a friend from out of town said he wanted to stop here, so off we went for breakfast. This time around was a totally different experience. Our server (I think his name was Justin? or Alex? one of the two) was super, super pleasant, like....I-want-what-he's-having pleasant. He was on the ball, very caring, and was all about the guest experience. Give him a raise. I ordered the coffee with free refills and my friend had the Morning Juice. Both were tasty. For our meals, we ordered the egg sandwich (me) and the power bowl (him). We both really liked our meals and the prices were reasonable for the quality. I wouldn't hesitate to return in the future or pick up takeout for a chill breakfast at home. Their takeout business seemed strong. read more

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Was in town visiting family and they recommended this restaurant. Service was fast and everything came out fresh and hot. The menu is has lots of options for everyone. I would visit this place again! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My goodness, the deliciousness of this place is OFF THE FREAKING SCALES. Going to try very hard not to curse in this review (because I don't think I'm allowed to), but the flavor party my meal here incited in my mouth is joyously profane and I'm upset there's not a location in NYC. Now there was a 45-minute wait here on a Sunday (which IS highly reminiscent of NYC), but I'd studied the menu beforehand and was already salivating over my pre-selected choices, so this brunch was going to happen. Firstly, the Purple Haze. Get the Purple Haze. There is nothing bad to say about the Purple Haze. Deliciously refreshing, sweet, florally nourishing to my soul, and so PRETTY. Lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender?? The description alone sold me before the taste. Next, the BISCUITS & TURKEY SAUSAGE GRAVY WITH EGGS. My Lord, I miss this dish already. The biscuits were PERECTLY fluffy and soft with a bit of crisp to the edges and the gravy was DECADENT. Also, UPGRADE TO THE MILLION DOLLAR POTATOES. They add parmesan sauce, bacon crisp and herbs, and we saw the picture of it on our table so there was no way we were passing this up. They were MOUTHWATERING. Being from NYC, we found the prices oh-so-affordable, AND the portion size is wonderful. To the point where I was getting full and UPSET at myself for getting full because I wanted to keep eating because it was so good and I couldn't. And I had to leave the leftovers with my uncle because they probably wouldn't travel well from VA back to NYC but I begged him to please not waste it because it would be a travesty. Also yea, the place was quite spacious (also has outdoor seating), interesting bathroom layout for the ladies room, every single employee from the waitress to the hostess to the stand-by-the-door-person-who-wasn't-a-host/hostess was genuinely friendly, helpful and accommodating which is great for such a popular place. EVERYTHING about it, worth it. If I ever have a chance to return here, I will throw up my hands and dance in delight. read more

First Watch - The fantastical biscuits & gravy with eggs and million dollar potato upgrade with a Purple Haze on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Yeah so I've been to first watch a number of times before at multiple locations and have always enjoyed their food. We ordered delivery to our hotel this morning and the food was just not great. Not sure if it's this location or an overall decline in the food. We ordered the honey chipotle chicken hash, it came with chicken bacon onions peppers potato avocado 2 fried eggs on top and lime crema. For how many ingredients were in this I just expected way more flavor. Instead, I got a giant bowl of soft bland potatos that just tasted like old oil. The chicken and bacon weren't anywhere to be found - if they were in there you could've fooled me bc I looked and it felt like just a big bowl of potatos. Also couldn't find the cotija cheese or the like crema. There were two measly pieces of avocado on top and like 3 strings of pickled red onion. Dish was completely disproportionate and unbalanced by the massive amount of potato. This felt like a rip off. My partner had the chikichanga. Here's the description on the app: "whipped eggs with spicy, all natural chicken, chorizo, green chilis, cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Vera Cruz sauce and all natural sour cream" - actual item is nothing like description. This item comes in a tortilla that is cooked into the egg - so you're getting this weird soggy egg wrap situation rather than a crispy tortilla. wtf? As for the inside, again we felt like the chorizo and avocado were both missing and it was just plain bland chicken. The worst part was this "Vera Cruz" sauce. Vera Cruz sauce is supposed to be like a chunky tomato sauce with capers olives and some other stuff. The first watch version was legit like a thick gooey lemon flavored cream goop??? The audacity of them to pass this off as a "Vera Cruz" sauce when it was literally nowhere even in the same realm as what that is. It also tasted horrible. It tasted like sweet whipped lemon spread on top of a spicy chicken burrito. The elements did not work at all together this was disgusting. We got the fall donut holes and a drink and those were both acceptable. But for both of the entrees to be this bad I would not come back. Do better first watch! read more

Love FW! It never disappoints me. I always get the Million Dollar Bacon and I tried to Carne Asada Hash (but with grits instead of potatoes) and it was great! The Purple Haze is my go to drink. Service was great and it's always clean and busy when I go. read more

The food is always good and quality is reliable. The weekends have a long wait time. The restaurant was very busy and loud. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Do not eat here unless you have a day to wait for service and food and you enjoy room temperature food. After a 40 minute wait to be seated, we waited an additional 20 minutes before our waitress came to our table and that was only after my wife asked a manager for assistance. The food was room temperature and definitely wasn't worth a hour long wait. I have never had a bad experience at any other First Watch and this piss poor experience is likely due to personnel and not brand. Avoid this location if you value your time and dinning experience. read more

One of my favorite breakfast spot! I eat breakfast there often. Try Chickichanga and the lemon ricotta pancakes! read more

I'm an avid first watcher but today was my first time at the willow lawn location! Really enjoyed it, we came maybe an hour and a half before closing so no long wait. Our server Michelle was awesome, our food and drinks came super fast. I usually go for the trifecta but decided to try something new and I'm glad I did! The smoked salmon frittata was so soooo good and healthy! Under 700 calories 30 carbs and 40 grams of protein!! The million dollar bacon is overhyped to me as non pork eater but my partner cannot visit without ordering a side of it, must be good!! read more

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After finally trying First Watch, I can see why so many people enjoy it! It includes great sit-down experience with classic brunch choices that are done to a great quality. You can not go wrong between any of their offerings, such as pancakes, sandwiches, omelettes, salads, French toast and more. They pair perfectly with sides like fresh fruit, lightly dressed greens, bacon, sausage, and eggs. Additionally, I love that First Watch always has 4-5 seasonal speciality dishes and at least one seasonal drink option. It always give you something new to look forward to! It's a great place to grab brunch with family and friends since you know that the menu has choices that will please everyone. You can order ahead for a quicker meal as well. Plus, their parking lot and ability to make reservations make dining here a super convenient option! read more

First Watch - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Simply excellent in every way. Courteous and efficient servers. Excellent food with a large variety. Listed as a breakfast, brunch Md lunch place and they excel. The large turnover at times is facilitated by an efficient wait staff and bus service. read more

Yall better give Bailey a promotion‼ First watch is always great, but she literally made it so fun and a wonderful experience read more

always a pleasure. customer service is still top tier. the food is always hitting. We were seated immediately. Our waiter's energy was immaculate. I have 0 complaints read more

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No wait at lunch. Started with their Million Dollar bacon x2 which was delicious. I had the Farmhouse Skillet: Eggs, avocado, seasoned potatoes, onions, roasted tomatoes, and cheese. This thing was unstoppable! 3 other meals were all enjoyed. Service was stellar! Had two 1st timers and everyone said they'd be back! So good, check them out! read more

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Very good steel cut oatmeal with bananas and strawberries and a generous portion as well. Also came with a blueberry muffin. Will come again. read more

My partner and I were looking for a place to grab breakfast before a road trip to DC, and she suggested this location as she's been to a few. This place was a surprise to me and I see myself going back if one is nearby. The location was in a convenient area for the type of place it is, I say this because usually these fancy types are in downtown areas which I hate. I loved the design of the place, I loved the presentation of the plates, and most important of all, the taste. I highly recommend their Purple Haze drink because as a man from the island who enjoys raw sugar cane, this drink utilizes well for a wonderful sweet drink. I ended up taking two to go for later lol. Only gripe with the location is the price can be on the higher side, but that's about it. Great staff and food. read more

First Watch - Purple Haze Drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

First Watch on Broad is a fantastic experience. When we pulled into the parking lot, it was packed and I was worried that we would have to wait for a table. We were sat immediately, and the waitress came within a minute or so. After she got our drinks, we decided on the million dollar bacon to share and I got the Parmesan Bacon Hash. It was AMAZING. The restaurant was a bit loud, but not at all a bad thing because everyone was just simply having a wonderful time. Thank you to the wait staff for being so inviting and shout out to the kitchen for cooking some legendary food at a quick pace! read more

Friendly service, basic breakfast food. A friend and I met here for brunch today. We each ordered the frittata rustica. Hers was well done (overcooked). Mine was ok but lacked seasoning. It was a pretty basic breakfast. read more

Dope spot for breakfast with the fam... Make a reservation online prior to going makes it easier ... if you semi healthy or a health nut try the morning meditation ... For my meal I had the Salmon Benedict .. I personally love Benedicts and I wasn't disappointed ... But it's on ciabatta bread that was a little different ... only complaint I wish my eggs were warmer but maybe they cooled off due to the Salmon ... none the less it was still flavorable read more

First Watch - Smoke Salmon Benedict with Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Although the wait was long and they were very busy, our server, justin was very attentive and kind with us, making the visit all the more great. To drink I had the honey crunch, caramel iced coffee, which was good, but very sweet. For our entrées, we enjoyed the farmhouse hash as well as the chickichanga. Two of the best entrees first watch has to offer, in my option. My only complaint would be that the side of greens had no dressing on them, and tasted straight from the ground. My yummy side of cheesy grits made up for the leafy greens read more

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I really like First Watch, particularly their bowls are great! I asked my server to pick my bowl, and she made an excellent choice. PESTO CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL Protein-packed quinoa, kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with all-natural chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, lemon white balsamic dressing, Feta cheese and fresh herbs. It was delicious and healthy too! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stopped by for a work lunch here. This was my first time here. We were seated right away, which was nice since I've heard they get pretty busy. Our server was okay, and it seemed really nice and knowledgeable on the menu, so I took her advice and got the purple haze drink since they were fresh out of the watermelon wake-up juice. I was disappointed but the purple haze was great so I was happy with it. My only complaint is that it's SUPER sweet. I had to add a little water to it. For my meal, I went with a simple French toast with a berry drizzle and fried potatoes on the side. Both hit the spot, and I left happier than when I got there. My one wish going forward is that they expand on vegan options. read more

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The food is picture perfect every time. I always switch it up when I come here, and I'm never disappointed. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I usually go to get in Regency Square Mall because my experience at Broward St. was good. But it's been some time so tried them again today. Brookland breakfast sandwich Called it in picked it up. Wasn't good at all. Bread soggy, It was very chewy, the over easy egg wasn't over easy. The home fries were decent. read more

First Watch - Very little meat and a fail on over easy egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is a GREAT place to get a vegan entree (modified). They will gladly work with you, to omit things... but the price stays the same! So, if you have an omnivorous person in your life, get egg & cheese "to go". Service is prompt, but multiple people, so items may be forgotten. (They were for us!) Outdoor seating didn't require a wait (VERY busy! Even though large dining area), so we chose that. Delicious! Lots of ice in drinks, though. read more

First Watch - Market hash, eggs & cheese on side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Loved it! Waiter was truly nice and on top of our table. Just didn't catch his name. Totally going back

I've been here several times and always leave happy. The lemon ricotta pancakes are awesome, but can sometimes be served a little dry. The trifecta is always my go to! The waffle is warm and fluffy, and the amount of food you get is filling. The traditional is also a good choice! You get everything you want, except pancakes or waffles. The toast is good though. read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Today I was leaving an appointment and decide I wanted some breakfast. I decided to go to a sure thing. First Watch has never disappointed me on anything I've eaten. I was greeted promptly and immediately seated. Within a minute the server was there with water and asked if he could answer any questions. I wish I had gotten his name because he was amazing and one of the reasons for this post. Today I debated on my normal traditional breakfast or something different. I saw something on their seasonal menu that really caught my eye. I'm a creature of habit though so I leaned towards my normal the server showed up. When asked if I had any questions I mentioned my thoughts and he stated "I don't recommend anything unless I've had it and truly believe in it". Nothing better than a server who has tried the food and is honest. Today I at his advice I stepped out of the normal and I ordered the Carnitas Breakfast Burrito. Well I ordered it without the pico and the red onion because of my preference but all I can say was I loved it! This was an amazing burrito as you can see in the photos. As you can also see I ordered the Million Dollar bacon which is incredible, the only problem is it leaves you wanting more! lol. The million dollar bacon came s just amazing and never disappoints! If you are looking for an incredible breakfast burrito go check out First Watch. I've never been disappointed! read more

First Watch - Menu description of Carnitas Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Back at first Watch after a little while and had my go to meal with the wife as usual. The pancakes were still very flat but they were a bit larger this time only because I said something about it on my order. Also seems like every single time we come the coffee cups at the table are always dirty. Something is going on with the dishwasher probably but be on the lookout for it before you get your coffee! The service and servers are always great, no complains here. Even though I was asked to message an email about the reviews and there has been said at least 3 times I would have a follow up, it never happened. I'm still waiting an update on it. read more

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OM-Gersh....This place is SOOOOOO close to my workplace. Can you honestly get enough of Breakfast/Brunch foods?! I swear to you, this 2nd pregnancy around has been hard on me. I finally had a random craving for some brunch food and this place saved me! haha. I checked out their website and saw that they had pancakes, toast (aka french toast), specialty juice, salads, sandwiches, etc. I honestly clicked out of their website about 3 times because I couldn't make up my mind. After some tough deliberations, I decided on their Chocolate chip pancake and biscuit and gravy to go. I used their app before to take down reservation at the Short Pump location. Super easy to use and order from (be sure to use the correct location). They were super quick in getting this order in and done! Tip** - If you order to go, there's a separate parking in the back of the building where you can just go in and pick up your order. I by accidentally a parked in the front and had to walk through the restaurant to grab my bag (but the staff were super friendly and nice). I brought it back to my desk and it was still warm/hot to eat. I LOVED IT! Everything honestly tasted amazing and it just hit the spot for me. Oh, it was also so delish, I came back here the next day for a lunch date with a friend and I decided to try their Million Dollar Bacon. WOW - highly recommend, but I probably wouldn't want to share it. haha. Enjoy! read more

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The service at First Watch was good. I tried something out of the ordinary. A special kind of French Toast with fruits over it. I did not like the French toast, but the service was good so I will not hold that against them read more