First Watch

We love this place! Donuts are always fresh and delicious. We usually stop for breakfast and order…read morethe breakfast burrito and our favorite donut of choice. We tried their lunch menu and was not disappointed. My husband had the regular philly and I chose the chicken philly. Both freshly made, so it was hot and delicious. Whenever we are in the area it is a must we stop for donuts! They are the best!

This casual dining spot is not a lot that I can say about it. Nothing is blowing me away as far as…read morethe aestetics. It's really clean. The have patio seating. The customer service was just average. The young lady was working on some to go orders when we arrived. She didn't greet us. She was very nice when taking the order. The food came out quickly. The gyro was well seasoned. The burger was just okay. I did like the mushrooms and Swiss cheese. They only offer medium well and well done. You can tell it was a frozen patty. The fries were mid. The buffalo wings were decent. I came to try the doughnut cheeseburger. They were out of glazed doughnut. It was near closing time.

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Vanilla sprinkle cake doughnut

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Front

Frontier Perk Cafe

4.6(212 reviews)

5.4 mi•St Charles

Absolutely amazing ambiance !! Great service and the food ‍ my goodness was it delicious. From the…read moreBeignets to the chicken and waffles. The loaded potatoes was on point! Most definitely my new go brunch spot

Absolutely loved our breakfast here! My husband and I sat on the patio overlooking the river, and…read morethe view alone made it worth the visit! So peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect start to our morning! What truly made the experience exceptional was our server, Jenn. She was incredible from start to finish!! She was warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She made great recommendations, checked on us at all the right times, and went above and beyond in ways you don't see often. My husband is picky about biscuits and gravy, and Jenn kindly brought him a sample of the gravy first to make sure he'd like it...such a small gesture to some people, but truly made it special for my husband. She even sent us off with coffee to go, which we really appreciated!! The food was just as impressive. I had the traditional breakfast. Everything was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were nice and crispy, Jenn recommended the ham, which was so flavorful and perfectly charred, so good!!! My husband ended up loving his biscuits and gravy! Between the amazing service, delicious food, and relaxing riverfront setting, this was easily one of our favorite breakfast experiences. Jenn truly made it memorable, and we'll definitely be asking for her every time we come back. Can't wait to return!!

Inside

Traditional breakfast

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Restaurant

La Belle Vie Cafe

4.5(221 reviews)

5.6 mi•St Charles

@labellevie_frenchtown…read more Grab your people and go! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaSxbqDujgx/?igsh=MXZ1d2w0eWVyYnJpeg==

What a cute gem in St. Charles! Another spot I had been wanting to visit for a while and although…read moreit was very hot this morning, we made our way! Not a lot of parking, but lots of street parking and it's in a very walkable neighborhood. This place is order first, and then find a seat! And there is plenty of seating inside and in their covered patio! They have the menus all up front for you: breakfast and lunch, kid's menu, and drink menu. We ordered: Croque Madame Crepe - standard crepe, but w all the croque Madame fixings! The ham was soo good in this The Lake Bake - poached eggs on HASH BROWNS! Great seasoning on the potatoes. Just Cheese Flatbread - my 3 year old loved it! Orange Juice Cold Brew w milk Apple Juice I loved our breakfast! It was simple and filling! The atmosphere here is so lovely so I recommend visiting. It is also huge space. The further you go in, the more seating there is and a covered patio as well! The breakfast we ordered didn't come with any sides but it was still very filling and big portions! My son loved his flatbread. The staff here was also super nice!

Seating area in the rear of the cafe just before the outdoor seating area.

Classic French Toast

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Lake Bake

Picasso's Coffee House

4.4(338 reviews)

5.4 mi•St Charles

I love Picasso's! It's such a cozy coffee shop. There is usually a line, but it's definitely worth…read morethe wait. When I come here, I usually park in one of the nearby parking lots. I have never tried their food (will need to come back!), but I usually get a coffee to go. I like the Van Gogh's Milky Way drink. I like it iced; it's a great flavor combination of mocha and coffee. I've always had exceptional service with the staff always friendly.

Did a "Picasso / Mr. Meowski Mashup" with the latter's blueberry-lemon pop tart to go with my…read morelatte. Service was fast and friendly. Love the atmosphere. Sitting out front on Main St. when weather permits is a nice option!

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Latte and Mr. Meowski's Blueberry-Lemon pop tart.

Bike Stop Cafe

4.1(294 reviews)

5.3 mi•St Charles

@bikestopcafes Greek goddess wrap and banana bread latte…read more That pesto was so good. I could drink it straight #downtownsaintcharles #bikeshop #vegan #vegetarianfood https://www.instagram.com/p/DadgpAelBwH/?img_index=2&igsh=dG9tcXNhOTgwZjhs

I always love to come here for a sandwich and potato soup. It is a small and cute little shop with…read morea lot to offer, including friendly staff. Food is always got and fresh and the drinks are delicious as well. There is a little something for everyone here if you are a fan of healthier fare. The Tina Melt is Delicious as is the Turkey sandwich. My only complaint is the price. For soup and sandwiches it is on the pricier side albeit quality is superior. My daughter and I absolutely love to stop in here for lunch when we are in the area.

Seating area

The Abbey Sandwich with a side of guacamole

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Magpie's Cafe

3.6(183 reviews)

5.3 mi•St Charles

Service was great but the food was Absolutly Amazing!! I had the spinach salad and ham and bree…read morequiche AMAZING My husband had ceaser salad and minestrone soup and he Loved it!! Sat out on the patio today Very Pleasent Environment made perfect ambiance!

The patio is almost always buys because this lunch spot is fantastic! They are dog friendly which…read moreis wonderful! The baked Brie is amazing! The servers are helpful and quick. There has never been a time when we have eaten something there that wasn't great!

Ambiance

Bread pudding

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King Burrito

4.3(130 reviews)

2.3 mi

This place was Sooo Amazing!!!!! If you haven't been... please go. Staff was Great too... Service…read more.. everything!

Recently discovered King Burrito and it is delicious but has room for improvement. The torta was…read moreflavorful however the filling quantity could be better. Two single slices of tomato for a torta this size doesn't make much sense. The lack of meat can make a lot of bites just straight bread. My qualms with the burritos I have tried (the Cali burrito and breakfast burrito) is their use of potato wedges as the potato can be over powering. My suggestion would be a straight cut fry so that the other items in the burritos can be enjoyed as well. Service is always friendly and quick. As for ambiance I appreciate that they have different things playing on the different TVs.

Ambience

Cheese enchiladas rojas ordered without tomato

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Copper Whisk

3.3(15 reviews)

5.2 mi•St Charles

I was at Ameristar to do hair and makeup for an event. I had a few extra minutes and was starving…read moreso I grab food from this here. When I looked at Yelp, I saw they didn't have very good reviews, plus hotel restaurants usually aren't the best , so I wasn't expecting much. My experience was amazing I ordered a Frenchie breakfast sandwich with fruit, and a decaf coffee and asked her to put just a splash of regular in. She was lovely and went the extra mile, even filling my water bottle for me. Bonus that this place is close to the hotel side since my equipment is heavy! Next time I'll know! This Frenchie sandwich was so big! The bread was super fluffy and fresh. Just a hint of cinnamon and egg cooked perfectly. I only had time to eat a few piping hot bites, but I know I'm going to enjoy the leftovers soon Highly recommend!

Texas Gold Cookie (brownie cookie with walnuts) and a 12oz Caramel Macchiato (2 shots espresso, 3…read morepumps of caramel), that's it, that's the order. If your heading into the Casino where it's gonna be chilly, stop at Copper Whisk and grab a delicious coffee drink and a cookie to walk around the casino floor with and Enjoy Yourself!

Frenchie and fruit leftovers

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Seating

Meshuggah Café

3.9(180 reviews)

7.6 mi•The Loop

Intimate cafe right on The Loop!…read more There are two floors with various seating. Order your selections (breakfast and lunch fare) at the counter, receive a table letter, and they bring it to you. My cucumber/hummus/veg sandwich was supreme! That bread is extra special. Excellent, fruity espresso! Timely service and helpful staff. Many university students study here; it's definitely got that vibe. And I appreciate wanting an entire 4-seat table to yourself because it's nice to spread out. However, please note it's possible other patrons in a group may want to sit together, and space on this earthly world -- and also at Meshuggah's -- is limited. Definitely will return -- lots of menu items I need to try!

Positively TRANSCENDENT French toast…read more (Also enjoyed my lox bagel and vanilla latte, but that French toast!!!)

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Oats & Honey Cafe

4.4(162 reviews)

5.4 mi

A great experience!…read more We came for brunch on a weekday. Parking can be difficult at times but there is street parking and a small lot behind the restaurant. It can get busy and if it is I recommend joining the waitlist online. Although fairly busy we were able to be seated immediately. This place has a lot of windows so it feels nice and open inside. Specials are written on a board on the back wall next to the bar area. When seated you're served free concha's which is such a nice little touch and paired well with my iced horchata latte. My cousin also ordered a green juice (can't remember the name) and she loved it. For food we ordered a smoked sunrise Benedict, steak chilaquiles verde, and a side of hash browns. Our waitress was very friendly, service was fast, and the food was delicious! We absolutely enjoyed our brunch and will be back again. Absolutely recommend it.

I finally checked out Oats and Honey cafe and it was delicious! We're so pleased with our visit…read more We were going to be in the area on a Sunday morning and thought it would be a great opportunity. They have a waitlist option on their website as well as the opportunity to make a reservation. We hoped on the waitlist as no reservations were available on short notice. I highly recommend joining the waitlist because there was quite a long wait when we arrived. We were greeted with a bread basket that had conchas. They were subtly sweet and fresh, plus they were warm. I love little touches like this. I had a hard time picking out what to drink. They have a fresh juice bar which I love, soft drinks, a coffee bar, and even milk shakes. They also have a full bar for cocktails, and a lot of their cocktails sounded delicious. I needed some caffeine and went with an iced latte which was very good. Their food options have a lot of variety! There is Mexican influence on the dishes which take your standard breakfast options to an entirely new level. I went for the carnitas omelet which had shredded pork and avocado. It was fabulous and the spices were wonderful. I also got a table pancake and it was delish. Our sever was wonderful and excited to hear it was our first time in. We're definitely going to go back!

Dining room

Traditional breakfast

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John C.

7 years ago

Best First Watch location of the handful my wife & I have visited. Host staff are extremely friendly & attentive, wait staff are professional & efficient, and the breakfast food items are all freshly prepared & tasty with portion sizes usually requiring leftover boxes. Great value for the money with good menu variety. We have not tried their lunch items yet, but we will return. read more

Molli B.

450

242

6 years ago

Food is absolutely delicious every time! And fast turn around time! I'm not dining in right now (we're in a GD pandemic people!!) but my online order never leaves me waiting. Love coming here for a healthy balanced breakfast or brunch. read more

Amy W.

7 years ago

Outstanding service, and excellent food. This was our first time eating at a First Watch, but hopefully not our last.

Meghan M.

6 years ago

Suzanne was amazing and the shrimp and grits were AMAZING!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE add it to the menu!!!!

Saul Ruiz R.

5 years ago

Food absolutely delicious I would so come back again it was so worth the wait,keep up the good work guys

Aly A.

283

4 years ago

I've never had a bad experience here! Great food and customer service!

Mary W.

7 years ago

Pretty good, just wish I didn't feel hungry after I ate here . . .

Lodell P.

5 years ago

Tracey was stupendous. Totally went above and beyond. Best ever!

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