This place is worth the wait! We went on a Sunday morning 10:30 and luckily we got seated right away. I had the turkey omelet. Delicious. My friend had the Belgium waffle. The bill just under $50. Highly recommend. read more

Came to this location for the very first time for a weekday breakfast. As expected, we were seated very quickly in the place quite frankly was empty. However, we came back because we've been the other first watch locations and truly enjoyed the food. Our waiter this day was super nice and friendly, so no complaints whatsoever and the food came out very quickly. My only complaints here have been perhaps I've only realized it now is that they give you the coffee carafe they give you the water Kara and then you have to further serve yourself for the rest of the meal. Then, if you have leftovers, they give you the box and you have to go pack it yourself. If I have to do this amount of work myself, then why am I tipping a server who only came to actually take my order because I completely different group of people actually brought my plates and a completely different group of people cleaned off the table and the plates. Wow, this is not necessarily a crime or unique to first watch. I will say that delicious food is only enhanced by incredible service and experience. So they really need to up their game. read more

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This would be my third visit to this location I've been trying to give it the benefit of the doubt... . This last Sunday was the worst. Our waitress had to constantly be reminded of what we ordered., she never came back to ask if anything else was needed, we received the pancakes with no syrup had to flag down the bus boy because the waitress was not around. We had to take the salt and pepper shaker from another table because she forgot about us. We needed more napkins ... Our coffee pitcher ran out after 2 cups And when we mentioned these issues, she just responded. I have a lot of tables. No apology no professionalism... ! She became friendlier at the end of meal when she delivered our check ... I recommend you train your staff a little more in Customer Service. read more

Food is not great Bad service Small portions Inside is ok It isExpensive Don't come here read more

To look this good requires sustenance, darn good sustenance. And if a box of Frosted Flakes and a funnel to fill the ol gullet is not within reach , First Watch has me covered. Weekend breakfasts and brunch aren't routine for my household. We don't mind the high volume chatter and the cling clanging of silverware within the atmosphere. Breakfast fellowship encourages good conversation. They have quite a creative medley of breakfast and brunch items, healthy, classic, and indulgent sweets. Great bowls. A killer elevated egg sandwich. I like their farmhouse hash. Love the tres leches french toast. Love the salmon frittata. Yup, this is a solid breakfast through lunch choice. Who knows, maybe I'll bump into you on a Sunday morning. If I do, just keep your fingers away from my million dollar bacon. read more

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Geniia was fantastic, please give her my thanks. I came here specifically for the breakfast and it was delicious! The entree was served quickly, the environment was peaceful and vibrant. Thank you first watch team!! read more

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I basically had zero options here because I am a lifelong Hindu vegan My friend Dan H. Gave this place 5-stars and my husband loves American Breakfast ( why does the USA service only "Breakfast Sandwiches" and potatoes and waffles and French Toast) No vegan options and I brought my own vegan butter Any cheap old breakfast diner is able to assemble a mediocre Bacon, Egg and Cheese especially my loathed toasted muffin plain (I am not anti-bread - even McDonald's overpriced breakfast Based on Dan H's recommendations, my husband ordered the Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwich and he was very unimpressed he likes his breakfast sandwiches on croissants, which they do not offer I was stuck with a raw-toasted English muffin so my vegan butter (Earth Balance) went to waste and I hate wasting food So the raw English muffin (the server never came back to check how our food was) was torn up into little pieces for the night raccoons Not up to par on food, service and the ambience was only okay Neither my hisband or I would ever return The prices were ridiculously high for bad food and service was non-existent. I would rather go to a fairly priced diner and spend my dollars on tipping very well read more

Love that the menu changes with tue seasons, but they bring back the hits and best sellers. Typically not the biggest fan of chain breakfasts joints, but First Watch does it right. Like many I post about they have the open ceiling so once they get busy it can be a bit noisy, but not over bearing. Service is always fast, fresh and friendly with unique offerings of drinks that are delicious. read more

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Still the best'n we've been to' em all! This place rules the roost in BreakyTown! This being our go to on weekends, I ordered the B.E.C. and blueberry lemon cornbread. The great waitress told us they sell out even though they're making triple batches so if you're in the cornbread mood, go early! My wife got the Athlete and we were way too full when we half-finished what we ordered. So, we left with our doggy bags and smiles on our Sunday faces! This restaurant could accurately be considered a small investment in a happy life! So we made our deposit today! read more

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My favorite place to enjoy breakfast when we decide to grab some child free breakfast. The seating is ample and there's plenty of space here. It is quiet and very clean with a nice aesthetic. The food is tasty and everyone is very friendly. The only thing that keeps us from visiting more (or even with our 3 year old) is that the portions aren't actually that big and it's just not a great value for a family breakfast compared to other places we go. However a very pleasant experience overall read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Great Place for Brunch. My Go-To whenever I'm around the area. The Servers & Staff are Amazing as well as so Kind to take care of you. Definitely worth the wait/ paying a visit. I recommend the HHUUGGEE Choco Chip Pancakes in addition to the 3 Leches French Toast. Shout out to all the Crew & People !! ‼ read more

It was my first time at First Watch and it will not be my last! I went there for brunch with some friends and I thought it was such a cute brunch spot. FOOD: we all order rounds of the Purple Haze. Not only was it good but was such a fun drink. For my main meal, I ordered biscuits and Turkey gravy with seasoned potatoes and scrambled eggs. The biscuits and gravy were amazing! I love that the biscuits were fluffy and smother in this delicious gravy. The season potatoes were good but I'm more of a crispy hash brown kind of girl. They're good but nothing special. Overall, my experience at First Watch was positive and I'll definitely be back. read more

First Watch - Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

First time at FW today. I stopped in for a cup of coffee, and here are some thoughts: -large seating area, very nice wide open feel, nice ambiance. -friendly service -really good cup of coffee. -excellent menu, with a lot of variety, will have to come back and try their breakfast foods. Highly recommended! read more

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This is a very nice restaurant. It is large, clean and comfortable...but some of the food is not great and some combinations are weird. Who serves salad with Eggs Benedict? Who toasts/browns a blueberry muffin? The ham, veggie soup and even toast got poor reviews from dining partners. On the other hand, the service was very good. A mixed bag for sure. read more

It was my first experience having breakfast at First Watch. While the food was tasty and the coffee was rich and hot, I walked away scratching my head, unsure about the service. We had a few different servers coming and going at our table, but we had to flag someone down to place our order and get one more set of silverware. Our food arrived pretty quickly, but on a week day morning that didn't appear real busy, I'm not sure why the service for our table was a little challenging. I had to ask someone if I could pay for our check too. Interesting morning. Value wise, I felt other nearby places in Schaumburg, like Egg Harbor and Maxfield's, have many more breakfast options, slightly better prices, better service, and bigger portions. Nice clean restaurant with a bright atmosphere inside though. I am curious to return and see what a weekend is like here. read more

First Watch - Sustainable tables. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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I came here for lunch with a book. My first time at this location and it did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly, and it wasn't very noisy. I also thought their pick two option was pretty reasonably priced. read more

First Watch - Kale Tonic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

If you're someone who loves fresh, wholesome food, then this spot is definitely up your alley. It's got a wonderful focus on healthier options, which I really appreciate, though it's not quite the traditional greasy spoon diner experience where you expect pancakes or toast with everything. It's more about thoughtfully prepared, lighter fare. I tried a few things on the menu. The AM Super Bowl was fantastic seriously, super healthy and so satisfying. The Chickichanga also caught my eye, and while it was good, I found the sauce had a really pronounced lemony kick, which might be a bit much for some, but definitely made it unique. I also went for the Farmhouse Hash, which was pretty tasty. I was secretly hoping for a side of toast with it, but it didn't come with any. Their coffee was perfectly decent, though I'm a bit of a creature of habit and usually prefer a flavored creamer to jazz it up a bit. Oh, and I was lucky enough to snag their seasonal dragon fruit drink it was absolutely delicious. A little bummer that it was only available for October, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it next year. Our waiter was a really friendly guy, though it was clear he had his hands full. He was hustling around with a bunch of tables, so we mostly saw him when we were placing our orders. Totally understandable, though. The restaurant itself has a lovely vibe, very nicely decorated, and there's a nice little bar right in the middle that adds a nice touch to the atmosphere. read more

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Quick service, friendly staff and clean restrooms. We had kids with us and their food came out at the same time as ours (and they actually liked it). The toast and preserves were my favorite part. read more

My husband and I went to a First Watch location in WI and LOVED it, so when this location opened up right down the street from home, we were excited to try it. When we came to this location, it was a spontaneous decision. We checked the wait list on Yelp to see if it was crazy and it said there was no one in line. When we got to the restaurant, we checked in with the hostess and a few people were waiting in front of us; although we ended up being on the waitlist when we came, the 15-minute wait the hostess said we had turned to a 5-minute wait. We were SO lucky! The ambiance of this location fits the ambiance of the other location we visited. It has an extremely aesthetic atmosphere with beautiful modern and lively decor. They also have the cutest little bar area in the middle of the restaurant and the comfiest dining chairs at some of the tables (we were lucky enough to get a table with them, too!). When we sat down, we had a nice waiter who came to us right away, and we had great service the entire time with him as our waiter. I ordered the Million Dollar Bloody Mary ($8.79) that came in a cute glass with a mini carafe. It had delicious bacon sticking out, as well. The drink was delicious and I was shocked it wasn't too expensive since many places overcharge for Bloodys. When it came to food, I ordered the Market Veggie sandwich ($11.99) with a side of Cheddar Broccoli soup, and both were heavenly. The veggie sandwich had delicious and fresh veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach, as well as mozzarella cheese, mayo, and basil pesto on whole-grain bread. The ingredients work extremely well together, and as I am writing this review, I am salivating just thinking about how amazing it was. I even dipped in the soup a few times, and it made it even more amazing because the soup was SO creamy and cheesy. YUM! My husband ordered the Bacado ($12.99) and loved it. It was an omelet with bacon, avocado, and cheese, and it was served with mixed greens on the side. He also ordered a side of pork sausage that he loved because they were huge and full of flavor. Overall, we both can't wait to return, and we are extremely happy one opened up so close to our home! read more

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We came in for Breakfast today and food and service were fantastic! My only complaint was in regards to the Beverages...I order the Morning Meditation Juice and did not like the fact that the menu does not disclose they serve you 80% ICE and only 20% Juice for the $6 price. I personally do not like much ice, if any in my Beverages because I don't like buying "Ice". I want the beverage I am paying for, so be aware of this! read more

First Watch - This is how much ice came with the morning meditation juice, way too much ice and very little juice for the $6 price! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

It was our first time at First Watch. The food was decent and had their macros online as well. The only thing that would be an issue is that if you are counting calories the calories on the menu and the one of the website do not match. The service was great! We were served and had our orders taken reflectively fast. It was noisy during brunch time when we went so the ambiance was not the best. It was hard hearing my partner speak even though we sat fairly close. I would recommend giving it a try if you are in the area. I chose a healthier item but they did have a lot of items that looked really delicious for their seasonal menu. read more

First Watch - BLT egg Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Noisy! Seriously, really noisy! Before I go into details on the noise, everything else was good. Good food, service, and décor. But if you're at all sensitive to noise, I would go elsewhere on a weekend morning. It is probably not so bad on a weekday. The décor is nice, but there is something about the acoustics. Noise seems to carry and even get amplified. It was really aggravating to me, it felt like I was in a crowded station or even a large theater before a concert. It felt like crowd noise was even being amplified somehow, like an annoying echo of a talking crowd. It didn't even make any sense why it was was loud. Seemed only about 20-30 tables, it was baffling to me. High ceilings? An echo? Something about the building material? The shape? It was insane! I couldn't enjoy the meal. But hey that's me. If you don't care about that stuff then you'll probably enjoy the place. The food was plenty good and the menu was very creative. It would be cool to try one of their drinks sometime. I took away one star for the noise, and a second star for not having cappuccino or latte. And they tried to sit me near the kitchen. Was even louder back there, I had to ask to get moved. Just not my kind of vibe. The service was fine too. I'd consider trying again on a weekday morning with about half the attendance. Or with ear plugs. Enjoy! read more

I have to say, for a Sunday morning, before the rush, the service wasn't great. I was greeted at the door and the staff were friendly. Got to my table and the waiter came by with the menu. I figured out what I wanted but the waiter wasn't in sight. So I waited, and waited, and still waited. Finally he came out to take my order. I was confused, maybe he went on break because the place was practically empty. Either way he finally took my order and the food came out fairly quick. The place finally started getting busy. It's breakfast food so they really can't mess it up too bad, imo. The vibe in this place is a typical breakfast spot with a "bar" in the center if you prefer to sit up there and eat, wide open seating as well as booth seating. read more

This was my first time eating at this chain. I was intrigued by a Yelp reviewer's photo of the Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict, so that's exactly what I ordered. The place was crowded, but I was alone and sat at the bar, so no waiting. The place is a wee bit hidden, but obviously people know where to find it. Just pull into the Michaels' parking lot, and keep going south and you'll finally see it. The service was very good. Everything about the breakfast was great (super flavorful) except the black beans on the side, which were not properly warmed. Despite the room temperature beans, this a 4.3 breakfast for me. I also found the price for this breakfast to be very fair. I'll eat here again. read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Quesedilla Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

The new location was difficult to find, I think it used to be a phone store. Wait time was under 15m, I think this attests to how hidden it is... The food was excellent as always. Service was stellar if a little mixed up, server asked if we wanted our bill before we got food. Lol talk about rushing us. It was fun, regardless, new and closer than Deer Park so YAY!!! read more

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I'm so glad that FirstWatch opened up a location near my home! The next closest location is 25 minutes away, which I'm fine with, but it's still nice to be able to drive 5 minutes down the road and get to such a nice breakfast place. FirstWatch has some of the best breakfast dishes around. One thing I really appreciate is that you can tell each dish has a specific recipe that's followed. There's some restaurants I've been to where my favorite dish changes from location to location, and certain locations have noticeably worse versions. FirstWatch isn't like that. One thing I wish my experience had was shorter wait times. I was standing up front for a while before being given a table. I understand if there's a rush, but on the day I went, it wasn't very crowded at all so I'm not sure why I had to wait so long (especially when I could see numerous empty tables were available). I ordered the Elevated Egg Sandwich and my mother ordered the Floridian French Toast. We also ordered the Morning Meditation Fresh Juice and the Purple Haze. My potatoes were cooked to perfection and my mom's french toast was also very obviously freshly-made. My Purple Haze drink had lavender (which is why I ordered it), but not enough that it was overpowering, which I really appreciate. A lot of drinks that use lavender go way overboard to the point where you can't taste anything else, so I'm glad the Purple Haze didn't do that. The price was good too. For two people eating full breakfasts, I didn't feel like we spent a fortune. The quality of the food was worth the price. Overall, I give this location five stars (despite the initial slow service). I hope this FirstWatch location stays in business for a long time! read more

First Watch - Elevated Egg Sandwich and Floridian French Toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Food was average. Service was great. They accidentally added mushrooms and a piece of bacon to my friend's salmon frittata. She only eats halal so that was a big mistake. Don't think I'll be going back. read more

First watch waffle never disappoints on the light airy and fluffiness. I never feel heavy after eating their waffles which is an amazing feeling but I do feel satisfied if that makes sense. There potatoes are delicious, it has an onion taste which I love. All the workers are so wonderful here. The vibe is great but it can get pretty loud depending on when you come. Payment is at the front. read more

First Watch - Waffles Omelette House potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

The dish was light and delicious. The drink was refreshing; it has a little tartness to it. read more

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First Watch is breakfast and lunch only! They do those 2 things WELL! Everything is fresh and in season. Their menu is extensive: one side is breakfast and the other is lunch. In addition they offer seasonal specials which are on a printed out menu (which I appreciate). Breakfast on a Thursday morning was lively but not packed. This seems to be the place for business meetings and friends catching up because there was a buzz! Absolutely would recommend, especially on a week day! read more

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Schaumburg location losing good people because of management at this location that is dysfunctional, confused and lacks any type of meaningful people skills. Management seems more concerned with holding a door open instead of listening to their own employees as they leave this location one right after another. The district manager appears to be clueless. While corporate executives often point to macroeconomic headwinds or shifting consumer spending to explain falling stock price numbers, the internal reality is that operational efficiency is eroding. When a company prioritizes short-term labor cost cuts over employee retention, it creates an illusion of profitability that eventually shatters. The high cost of constant turnover - including recruitment, onboarding, and the hidden cost of lost sales from slow service - directly eats into margins. Investors recognize that a restaurant concept cannot expand successfully if its core units are bleeding their best workers due to poor frontline leadership. The Takeaway: First Watch cannot fix its stock price until it fixes its floors. If corporate leadership wants to restore investor confidence and stabilize $FWRG, they must reinvest in their people and remembering that the guest experience is entirely dependent on the employee experience. read more

Decided to stop by for the soft opening. I was able to try a few of the dishes but was not impressed. The chickichanga was okay, I think they forgot to put the chorizo in it. The Vera Cruz sauce just seemed to be hollandaise sauce. I was not impressed. The lemon ricotta pancakes were not too bad. The pancakes were fluffy and they gave us warm syrup to put on the side. Some one got the chile chorizo omelet but it was not spicy. We also had the healthy turkey but it was okay. Overall everything seemed bland. There's only so much that hot sauce can do. I think my favorite part of my brunch experience was my juice which was the Morning meditation. Service was okay. While I'm writing this review I'm realizing things that were suppose to come with the meals were missing such as the pico de gallo and sour cream for the Chile omelette. read more

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Food and service were both great ! Kids menu was good as well and we all had a good time. Definitely recommend ! read more

Although a chain restaurant the food is consistently good at any location and you feel you are eating a healthier meal

The First Watch here in Schaumburg, Illinois is simply exquisite. It is easy to get to because of the expressway that are nearby it. It is also in the Heart of Schaumburg which is a touristy area. The Service is always outstanding. I came here for my birthday and the manager was so nice as well as my server. I always order The Trifecta which comprises of your choice of meat (My Favorite is the chicken sausage), their air crispy Belgian Waffle (order extra crispy!) with butter and blueberry compote, served with a warm bottle of their maple syrup. Pair it with their house coffee and you are Golden. read more

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I took my boyfriend here since he never had it before and all around- fantastic experience. The food was phenomenal along with our server! Jackie G. was wonderful and she made our visit a highlight of the day. The level of professionalism mixed with her bubbly energy, witty sense of humor, and down to earth personality was TOP tier. We definitely will be back to the Schaumburg location. Thank you to Jackie for giving us a great experience & 10000% recommend asking for her as your server! read more

We're new to Illinois, and we've been seeking out great breakfast spots. Having come from SoCal, we've been looking for trendy places with great food, service, and some eclectic items on the menu (but we always ensure they have the basic done right first before moving onto their unique offerings). First Watch fit the bill. Here goes: 1- Service. Amazingly prompt, efficient, kind, and done "just right". 2- Ambience- perfect for a breakfast/brunch spot. Absolutely perfect with nice, modern, and (importantly) clean vibes. Good going. 3- The food. Ok, now this is really the key, right? Hubby chose the breakfast Burrito, which was HUGE. 1/2 was spicy; the other 1/2 had a hollandaise-like sauce on it (a bit odd for a burrito but it was good). Hubby was amazed - the flavor was just right; and 1/2 of this burrito ended up making its way home as it was simply too much to eat! I had the traditional breakfast - 2 scrambled eggs, chicken sausage (which had a really unique and tasty flavor!); two pieces of (the only sore spot) cold toast, albeit with a nice strawberry jam accompaniment. And the coffee, which came with a little insulated pot on the table for instant warm-ups? Nice indeed! So what's the verdict? We've found ourselves a breakfast spot that we'll definitely come back to again! My only concern is that they really need to use the portable credit card terminals that every single restaurant outside the US seems to use (my pet peeve). But we'll indeed be back! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

It was our first time here and this place was amazing, the food tasted great, it was clean and modern inside, and the servers were super nice. The hostess/manager (not sure her title) Christine was very kind during checkout! She bagged our boxed food and was great with conversation. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

First time here, and I was pleasantly happy. You can join the waitlist online, which I highly suggest if you don't mind waiting 40 minutes. The restaurant has a typical southern cafe vibe. They have a wrap around bar with no waiting. The prices are all around the $15 fo4 each entree. Coffee is unlimited and quite good. I ordered the "2 for You" special. I choose the half roast beef sandwich and butternut squash soup. Neither were anything special, but not bad either. The horseradish was bland. We also ordered the cheesy grits to split, and we really enjoyed them. I did like this place overall, because the service was good, the atmosphere is lively and the good is a good value. read more

First Watch - Cheesy Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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I recently visited First Watch 3 times in 2 weeks after having been a regular at Wildberry, and while the food and atmosphere were nice, I felt extremely rushed during my last visit. The male server kept coming by to ask if we needed anything, around 10 times!! It started to feel like we were being encouraged to leave, even though we were still enjoying our time. I was meeting friends that I haven't seen in ages. I understand the restaurant gets busy and tables turn over quickly, but I really appreciate when staff make guests feel comfortable staying a bit longer. A little more patience or subtlety in those situations would make the experience feel more relaxed and welcoming. read more