I went to First Watch for the first time today and I got Tatianna as my waitress, so was so nice and she recommended me the Carne Asada Hash and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend the food and thank Tatianna for the great service! read more

We had been to first watch several times before but never experienced the dull and inedible food that we did today. I ordered cheesy grits and they came out like a very stiff polenta. In this part of the world grits are not stiff and rigid and these were so thick there was no way to eat them. It was like eating a big ball of polenta. The fresh fruit that I ordered was tainted with some sort of on dirt like taste is the only way I can describe it. I was quite disappointed to say the least with our experience. Hopefully first watch will get it together and serve better quality food. read more

First-timer. Came with a group of six! The decor was beautiful and the service was great! However, the food and coffee were just OK! I ordered the Tri-Fecta. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a couple of ppl in your group receive their meal before others. If you're with a group, your food should come out together. read more

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I ordered pick up here for lunch. I got the iced coffee and the quinoa chicken pesto power bowl and a side of fruit. Bottom line up front: Contrary to the reviews I saw this place is too expensive for the lack in quality and quantity of food. Iced coffee was not good. Front staff woman had poor service, lacked communication skills, and lacked situational awareness. When I ordered, the website said 13 minutes, I understand that this is never a guarantee no matter where you go and this restaurant was a little bit busy but it was not so busy that the lady at the front couldn't have been more helpful. When I walked in and I told the woman at the front I had a pick up order she said it was going to be a few more minutes and she would bring it out to me. I thought great that works. 25 minutes go by and nothing. So I went back inside to see if she had just forgotten, and I waited for a while for her to even acknowledge me after she absolutely saw that I was there. (She saw me walk in and proceeded to leave, I assumed it was to check the kitchen and she came back talked to another staff member and then proceeded to not say anything so I asked ma'am I see it's busy here but i wondering if there is an updated ETA for my order bc I need to go back to work. She walked past me and grabbed an order behind me and said this is yours and that was it. I didn't say anything bc I get it people have their days and I understand, however it wasn't a great experience and I won't be back nor will recommend it. They didn't put utensils or napkins in the bag. The coffee I got was pretty gross and I was disappointed. I went to Starbucks and got a nitro bc I was really in need of a good coffee. The food was okay it honestly lacked seasonings and flavor. I wouldn't recommend this place, I'd go across the street to the Nest because there drinks are delicious and food is really good. (The Nest only has one coffee option though so if you want coffee don't go with it) read more

We LOVED this restaurant. The open kitchen, our server, the seasonal menu, the food, and the proximity to the hotel were perfect! Everyone who had the coffee talked about how good it was. We had a perfect view of the kitchen with the clean and perfectly organized shelves. I ordered the seasonal pumpkin pancakes with a chicken sausage patty and scrambled eggs. I was impressed with the warm glass bottle of syrup. My sister let me try the strawberry jam and I could tell it was homemade. Everything tasted so fresh! Not sure if they had outdoor seating but the indoor layout is nice. It's great for kids and groups, I'd definitely come again. They also take Apple Pay. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin pancake, chicken sausage, and scrambled eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Had been looking for a brunch place to try out, and one of my friends recommended First Watch Service was awesome! Mikala was awesome and sweet! She was on top of everything and made sure everything was okay. Food came out quickly and was soooooo delicious!! Definitely something to try! Im not a coffee drinker but my bf is, there is bottomless coffee! Coffee pot and water jug stay on your table! Ambiance was chill, calm and awesome! Couldnt have asked for a better place to eat brunch definitely a new favorite! read more

First Watch - Trifecta (scrambled eggs, belgian waffle, crispy bacon, back picture is the same except for pancake) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food: i ordered the French toast which was delicious and a side order of bacon. My boyfriend ordered an omelette and the million dollar bacon. His bacon was pretty delicious and he said the omelette was good. The food here is almost like a fern fresh/healthy style (not sure how to describe it) but like it's not standard buttermilk pancakes it's whole grain or something like that I don't remember exactly- I just remember it wasn't your standard options for toast, pancakes, etc. But overall the food was good. Price: It's not cheap like a dennys but it not super expensive either- pretty standard. Location: easy to get in and out, lots of parking. Place: it was clean and the service was good We would go back I think, unless I'm craving pancakes. But if you want an omelette or eggs Benedict then this would be a good choice. read more

Let me start by saying the customer service was not good at all and noticed we were the only black ppl in there. When we sat down our waitress did not bring us no water until we asked in the middle of us eating our cold ass food. And I watched her service other ppl when they came in and that was the first thing she did was bring them water and a full bottle of water. When we asked for water she brought us 2 glasses of water and our bottle water was half way full. Now let's talk about the food it was so freaking cold and the rest of the other food was Luke warm. No we didn't complain about the food because we didn't have time to wait another 35 minutes for food. Normally your waitress comes by and see if everything is good, nope not our waitress and don't forget we were the only black ppl in there. I would not recommend this place to anyone(especially black ppl). read more

My Parents are your traditional Hispanic parents who love their taquerias on sundays. Ive been taking them to new places bi weekly. This weekend's adventure was first watch a place ill dine at for business meetings and after church. The food is always fresh, restaurant and staff no matter a which location in town have great customer service skills. My Mom is a picky eater , there was no waffle or bacon left , she requested the bacon to be extra crispy. The waitress kept us full of coffee and creamers. The wait time was quick as we used the online waitlist on we website. Overall enjoyable, mom & dad want to skip the taqueria for this one again. read more

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We visited this first watch before heading over to the mall on a Wednesday morning. It wasn't too busy, but not necessarily slow either. I got coffee to drink, and my boyfriend got orange juice. The coffee was pretty watered down, and I didn't really enjoy it. The orange juice was fresh squeezed and very flavorful. We did wait a little while for our food, which seemed a bit unnecessary to me seeing as it wasn't very busy, and we didn't really have anything crazy. My boyfriend rated his waffle a 6/10. He prefers Belgian waffles, the fluffy thick ones. The eggs seemed like a small portion, but the bacon was good. My scramble was .. eh. I chose the scramble after seeing so many reviews for it, I wasn't really impressed. The veggies inside seemed over cooked to me, and took away from the flavor. Would we visit again? Maybe. Wouldn't be my first choice for breakfast/brunch. I prefer Ida Claire, and my boyfriend prefers Magnolia. read more

Ok, the food is good. Whether you're looking to imdulge, or treat yourself without breaking the calorie bank. The staff is friendly & the atmosphere is pleasant but generic country kitchen. The only reason I'm really taking off stars is that there's no social distancing inside. They tried to sit us directly next to (like 6 inches away) another occupied table. We asked to move to a pretty isolated table. Around the room there were all booths occupied where diners could reach out & touch those around them. It's a good meal. We just won't be back until after the pandemic has passed. read more

First Watch - Cinnamon toast cereal milk cocktail. Sooo yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I got recommended this place somehow by a family member... Let's just say I'll take their recommendations for food less often from now on. This place was awful I got here seeing a lot of people eating here; I thought it must really be something. So I got in line and got queued up with a 30 minute wait, that I didn't mind at all. When I got my table and waitress I didn't expect to get another 30 minute wait for my waitress every time she left the table... lol... When I finally got my food I felt like I was some animal in the forest that walked up to some people and they started tossing their food scraps at it. The meat portions in the bowl were like 2 little bits of turkey sausage and the rest of the bowl was undercooked mushrooms and potatoes like the meal I ordered was just that. At least I got the 2 eggs that they said I would get on the menu. Then the toast was 2 untoasted halves of bread with butter spread on them. The quality of this meal was so bad I was too offended to continue eating it. I warn everyone reading this to not come here don't be fooled by the crowd and 4 star rating it has. This is one of the worst restaurants I've been too. read more

This place lacks attention to detail. Party of 3 and two eggs where made wrong but the 3rd was an omelet, so you really can't mess that up. Could we have sent them back? Yes!! But we shouldn't have to and we were hungry. Specially after waiting 30 mins for it. Eggs were either under cooked or over cooked. Was the place busy? Yes, but the customer shouldn't suffer. Now, the server was smiling and in a good mood when we saw her. Twice when she took our order. Then 35mins later when she brought our food. Idk how server want a good tip but do the bare minimum. This just isn't at this location. I usually go to the one on 281. And they mess up the eggs as well. read more

This is the third time I have ordered online, showed up on time to receive my order, and it was not ready. Today I had the opportunity to be asked 5 times my name and order. From order to finally picking up took 60 minutes. Not sure if customers cannot read when picking up an order, or service is lack of a better word, unserviceable. read more

Really enjoyed my hearty farmhouse style hash with skillet fried potatoes, bacon, peppers and onions served with eggs over easy. They seasoned every bit of the hash really well especially the potatoes. The multigrain toast was thick, the cheesy grits were dense but a tad under seasoned and the orange juice was freshly squeezed. It was a really satisfying breakfast, and I could see why they have a loyal following. The parking for this establishment is highly competitive, but what's awesome is that you can request your table ahead of time. After waiting a while to park, I was seated 1 minute after I got into the restaurant because of my reservation via yelp so that was great. I would definitely return to try other things on the menu- the pancakes looked great! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse hash- seasoned very well, delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Beronica was an amazing server and food was amazing ordered the Brussel sprout breakfast and million dollar bacon. Definitely will return, this was my first time. read more

First off let me say I wanted to go to a local/small business or non-franchised restaurant but I was overruled. Anyhow, I ordered the Sunny Seoul Hash which was a 5/10. The aioli was lackluster and meat portions were minimal. LOTS of potatoes! My husband ordered the Chickichanga which he scarfed down so, I'm sure it was great. My son ordered the Chile Chorizo and his portion of meat was also minimal. We brought up the meat quantities and the server said he would let "them" know but no discount/added meat or anything was offered. It was pretty busy and we didn't see a manager so we didn't even bother. I will say though, service was quick and friendly. The broccoli cheddar soup was one of everyone's favorites, so if that's the soup of the day - get it! read more

Enrique did such a great job making sure we had everything we needed. His hospitality & charm made our experience wonderful. Our family loves this location of First Watch, Enrique made us love it even more! read more

Great breakfast food! You can go healthy or traditional! The breakfast potatoes are something else! They don't skimp on anything. Staff is always welcoming. There's a reason it's always packed. read more

Great food, great breakfast cocktails, and also a very friendly environment. I feel likes it's a hidden gem in SA. One of the best waffles I've ever had. Definitely top three for sure. Great place to take someone who is visiting the city and treat them to a solid breakfast. read more

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I absolutely love this place. My last experience one out of 4 has washed with the perfect order of food. Excellent customer service my server was perfect as each were each visit. I ordered the banana crunch granola pancake oh my goodness so yummy. My usual millionaire bacon cooked just as requested very very crispy. The potatoes very tasty crispy as requested. The side of softly scrambled eggs and bacon perfect as well. The server whom assisted me two of the 4 visits stopped by to say hello. Can't say enough about the great tasting fresh and hot food. My treat monthly. I will probably sit outside on the patio next visit if the weather permits. read more

First Watch - Perfect special order for extra extra crispy bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Their seasonal menus are always fun and plates are just as good! Host was amazing. An overall great experience read more

First Watch - Seasonal - Watermelon strawberry mint drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This was our first time here as we live out of town. Took 2 hours to get our food and then when food did come out our order was messed up we had bad service all around so of course we didn't leave a tip. You earn your tip it's not required! So go to pay and then as we're walking away in the parking lot the waitress takes the time to run outside and scream at us for not tipping her. Like I said you provided horrible service so why would you get tipped? And then to take it to the next level and chase down customers in the parking lot and harass them? That's extremely unprofessional. DO NOT EAT HERE. UPDATE: One of the managers got into contact with me and apologized about the events that went on previously. Decided to give another location a try and we had a very different experience than before. Everything was great! From the managers and staff to the food! Will definitely be going back! read more

Love it.. I ordered chicken hash with pesto .. it was delicious !!!!! Our waiter was helpful and attentive . Actually everybody working there was great .. I can't wait to go back to try more things off the menu .. read more

This was a great breakfast place. The interior was clean and nice, the wait wasn't long, and they were able to accomodate a disability very quickly. The food was great as well! Definitely would go back for the food. A great portion size for the price, too. Only downside was the wait, which is why I am not giving First Watch five stars. After we had ordered, the drinks got to us quickly but we waited for what felt like quite a while - maybe 45m to an hour after ordering? - for the food (there were eight of us, but the restaurant did not seem super busy). read more

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Not much parking close by, usually a fight for it! Best to beat the crowd early or later in day. The food is great though and service is excellent! Lemon ricotta pancakes are the best! Eggs Benedict is perfection! read more

Hash and trifecta are my favorite. Love coming here with friends. Everyone can get something they like.

Really enjoyes my meal from first watch. I'm from Miami so moving to SA I was so sad to leave first watch behind, as they are everywhere. But to my surprise driving on the highway one day I saw a first watch cafe. This first watch was just as cute as any other. Nice hosts in the front and really good coffee while you wait of course! The line was pretty long and we waited about 30 mins or so. I managed to spill my coffee everywhere as I was making it, which is a very me thing to do. But I did clean it up myself lol and the staff seamed the least bit worried bout it. I appreciated that lol. Once we were seated I server came over right away. He brought our drink but then didn't return urn for about twenty mins or so. Granted it was pretty busy so I get it. He was Still really nice and gave us great service. I ordered the breakfast tacos with double eggs scrambled instead of chicken and chorizo. Apparently tthe side is either black beans or potatoes and I thkugh got it came with both. The server quickly brought over some potatoes as well. My tacos were AMAZING, seriously so good. This isn't a dish I believe we have in Florida so it was definitely a nice change. Appreciated the good food and serve. I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Best breakfast hands down! We were there on vacation & found this restaurant on maps & we are so thankful! Should have eaten everyday here! read more

Egg and I had their problems but it felt manageable. As first watch i expected the change to bring improvements, and not just the facelift kind they pulled on the entire decor. Sadly i find myself 80% disappointed, an average from my last few visit experiences both by myself and with others. The wait can always be a problem, but its the tiny little "wait" area (2 benches and a coffee stand) thats situated right by the hostess/cashier stand. Making ingress/egress a nightmare when packed. You cant even reach the register to pay because of people awkardly blocking the area to avoid blocking the door. The Double Door thing is stupid. Close one off and add more seating so people have places to lean that dont include the comfy with the wall register. Passing that, the new interior is great. Top Marks. But then the food. Half the time its cold, overly salted, half cooked, or a terrible combo of all 3. The coffee seems to have gotten worse. Seriously sad but in my opinion the free coffee at my hair salon is better. I have an issue with the disjointed helping as well. They mean well and/or its how you've been trained... but if your heart isnt in it you just make things worse. I get one person take my drinks (or as most cases tell me my server will be right with me and im waiting 5 minutes for a glass of water when the people waiting for a table have access to free coffee and water next to them), another take my order, another bring it out (usually forgetting the syrup or other such thing) and my server coming back to ask how everything was after 10 minutes of flagging down random servers walking by to ask for things im missing. Its not always bad, but when it is man do they go for gold. Are there Olympics for epic fail? read more

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Service was slow, but really nice people. Food was fresh and delicious. I ordered their new golden glow juice with a wellness shot and that was wonderful. The coffee was great. The chicken avocado chop salad never came, but I got a southwestern chicken salad that was really delicious. read more

First Watch - Chicken avocado chop salad. I didn't see any avacados! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went there this weekend, and it was our first time. It was so good and our server, Sabrina, was amazing. We loved the lemon-blueberry cornbread. It was such a great experience, and we plan to go back one day. read more

The service is friendly IF they take your order. I just left after sitting for 10 minutes and no one helped me. I would understand if it was low staffed but it wasn't. Every table around me got helped. Some even twice. The hostess apologized as I left. I didn't say anything or complain, she just saw how long I had been ignored. read more

I got a birthday reward. Went to spend it and bought an extra meal. The food was horrible I notified management she promised me for the last 6 weeks that she was going to send something I've emailed them three times never received anything. This is my first time there so needless to say don't think I'm going back. Yes I understand it was for something free but what about the one that I paid for. If she's not going to send anything I don't know why she had to lie about it and say she would read more

Nice food, very friendly servers, easy ambiance - soft non-obtrusive music. I recommend this place. read more

Came in at opening this morning, took awhile to be acknowledged at the door and and then at the table. Got my eggs Benedict and food was cold, stone cold. At least I didn't have to pay for it, but the 4 dollar coffee wasn't worth it either. Go elsewhere, this place doesn't even want to try to be good. read more

My First Watch experience was great from the time I entered the door. I was immediately greeted by the manager and the host. I ordered the crab omelet which is only available during the summer. OMG, what a delicious omelet. It was cooked to perfection and seasoned very well. It came with wheat toast and a side spring mix salad. This was much better than having the hotel breakfast. I highly recommend the crab omelet if you like crab. To rinse it all down, I tried the Kale Tonic Fresh Juice. It was very refreshing. It is a great blend of kale, fuji apple, cucumber, and lemon. I can't wait to go back when I visit San Antonio again. read more

Very poor service and rude waitress ruined an otherwise great breakfast. Stay away from the short, heavily tattoo's server as she's bad news. read more

This was disgusting I will never come back at all the service was slow. To top off the ending of our meal we saw a critter crawling on the wall... read more

First Watch - If you want a extra critter while you eat then come here with the slow services. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was delicious. Ambiance was lovely. Hated that we were sat next to the door because our food got cold very quickly. Not a long wait time. Had to ask hostess for our check but other than that it was a nice experience. read more