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    First Watch

    3.5 (164 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Yuck -- not what my husband ordered but decided to try and eat .. we don't know what it is .. and the Hollandaise was inedible :-( Gross
    Kimberly V.

    We love First Watch .. we don't love the order we had this past weekend and moreover the canned response given when more than half of our order was missing, ( $30+) and the items with said items we ordered, ( such as the fruit that went with the French Toast and the Million Dollar Potatoes ; the Bacon ; even the cheese that goes on the Chickichanga) BUT we didn't get that.. because we got half of someone else's order and some really bad hollandaise sauce-- inedible. This was a Uber Eats order and when you give a rating on Uber Eats , well it's sort of like , 'who cares .. here is a credit for $20' . How thoughtful and generous considering how expensive this crappy brunch was. It actually was angering. We just wanted a decent breakfast- brunch as we flew in the night before and were late -- no food in the home -- tired and no energy to go out. First Watch never disappoints.. until now and the food wasn't good. PS, good customer service goes a long way.

    Grits & Shrimp.
    E I.

    First time I'd had shrimp and grits and, holy moly, it was wonderful! A perfect balance of ingredients (ratio of corn, sausage, onions, shrimp, peppers), not at all greasy. I will certainly be back to order that again. My only gripe-- and I apologize if this sounds trivial-- is that real and actual half and half or cream Is not on the table but one has to ask for it and then wait for it to be delivered. It just bothers me that the default is for an artificial product rather than real. The coffee here is fine But not stand out. Also, strangely, coffee is delivered in a carafe with just enough to fill two cups so it is inevitable that one needs to ask for a new carafe of coffee as soon as the first two cups are filled.

    Pumpkin pancakes
    Alice L.

    We came for a late brunch on a Sunday and enjoyed our meal - we had coupons to use and it seems like we weren't the only ones. I ordered the chickichanga - the flavor was pretty good, chicken and chorizo with some green chilies and cheese. I should've asked what the Vera Cruz sauce was because I'm not a big fan of creamy sauces and it was like a hollandaise sauce so I scraped most of it off. My husband ordered the pumpkin pancakes with sunny side up eggs and sausage and my mother in law got the chicken pesto bowl. They both enjoyed their meals!! Service was great - our waitress kept our water cups full (even though the water didn't taste great). First watch is always a good option when you're wanting brunch and someone may want something a little healthier!

    grilled cheese sandwich & Tomato Basil Soup waffles and a salad
    Maxx P.

    My friends and I dined in today and it was a wonderful experience. Sarah was fun to chat with and very well with service. The food itself came out quickly and was fabulous. 10/10 overall experience and I would 100% recommend

    Entrance

    Food is ok. Not sure if there's been a change in management-- the (mgr.?) seems surly and robotic when you come in. Also, not a good First impression for First Watch (see pic):

    Classic eggs Benedict
    Todd P.

    We've been coming here for a long time. And we continue to enjoy their food. While it's somewhat expensive, the quality makes it worth it. We went with friends this time. We had three different dishes. Two people ordered the classic eggs Benedict, one ordered blueberry pancakes and one ordered a Spring Special, the Hacienda hash. Everyone enjoyed their selection and the person who ordered the hash said he wished they'd add it to the regular menu. Our server was friendly and attentive as well

    Traditional Breakfast

    Always great service and food. Mary's my favorite, she knows what I like to order and has a great smile

    One lemon ricotta pancake
    Harmony D.

    Always one of my favorite places to eat breakfast. I'm glad I found this one tucked up into the corner of Cave Creek away from the busy freeway. I always get the trifecta which includes a waffle, eggs and bacon. Their waffle is light and soft with a little crisp and the butter and syrup combo is everything I look for in a perfect Belgian waffle. My friend tried the new Al Pastor hash and overall it was good but it was a little too chunky to blend. The flavors were a little too lunch style for my breakfast cravings. We got one lemon ricotta pancake to split and it was delicious as always. We got the beef sandwich to go and my brother loved it. Surprisingly their lunch sandwiches are just as good as their breakfasts.

    Pond Water
    Gymm n.

    The water here tastes disgusting. It's definitely unfiltered tap water. Tastes similar to lead filled, hot and old public water fountains. Service was trying to hard. Server spoke extremely unnaturally and was being excessively nice in a really obviously fake way.

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    Ashley M.

    Made a reservation online. Arrived and was seated within a few minutes. I order the bowl. Can't remember the exact name. But I've had it before and it still didn't disappoint. Also ordered a pancake on the side. So light, tasty and fluffy. It was quiet vibe as this was early in the morning. I would visit this location again.

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    2 months ago

    I absolutely love their seasonal menu. I have tried a few of their seasonal items and have always loved it.

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    This place used to be good before they changed ownership. Breakfast is bland. Service is ok. An over priced boring breakfast

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    Sunday at The Grotto which can be found in the Red Truck Plaza. I had been thinking about their…read moremuffins and decided to stop. As I entered the café, I saw a regular who hangs out there all the time. After I ordered, I joined him. I ordered a blueberry smoothie and a blueberry muffin. I do enjoy the taste of blueberries. Both orders were very good. Their homemade muffins have a strudel top. Yum! They also make a nice moist scone. Very relaxing to sit in there. They have regular tables and chairs or high tops. There is also a couch if you prefer that. Of course they have their outdoor seating and many people were doing that as well. Even for a Sunday it was fairly crowded. Free refills on their regular drinks. Shared parking lot.

    Just moved to Arizona on Valentine's Day and already found a little gem I know I'll keep coming…read moreback to I've been to Grotto Cafe twice now. The first time I stopped in for a glass of wine just to check it out -- they were about to close, but the staff was so kind and welcoming. I even saw a roadrunner on the patio, which honestly felt like the perfect Arizona welcome moment I went back yesterday after a 4-mile hike at Jewel of Cave Creek and had a turkey, avocado, and bacon sandwich with chips -- simple but absolutely delicious. Fresh, satisfying, and exactly what I needed after being out on the trails. Prices are very reasonable too. The vibe here is what makes it special. It's busy but relaxed, cozy but open, and you order at the counter which keeps everything easy and casual. They offer coffee, wine, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and more -- perfect for a quick bite or a chill afternoon. I especially love the setting surrounded by the little Cave Creek shops. It has such a peaceful, welcoming energy and is a great spot to sit outside, enjoy lunch, and soak in the Arizona sunshine. Whether you're hiking nearby or just exploring the area, this is a wonderful place to stop. I'll definitely be back

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    4.3
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    Cute place, yummy drinks. Clean and unique bathrooms. But, umbrellas were broken and the cushions…read moreon chairs were gross and stained. I can actually live with that. However, what' will keep us from going back is the no-personality service. Been there twice in the afternoon and both times the service was stoic. For us friendly service tops everything. Nobody wants to feel like you're inconveniencing the employees.

    Janey's Coffee Co & Bodega is truly a treasure. Set back from the main road (Cave Creek), I was…read moremildly surprised at how busy it was on a late Sunday Afternoon. I say "mildly suprised" because once we walked up to the actual coffee house we heard the live music on the large back patio. One of our absolutely favorite local artist, Aaron Howard was performing, and he definitely brings in a crowd. It was busy, as I mentioned, but not too crowded, and we found a good table towards the back. As it was the begging of the hot weather this spring, we were very grateful for the generous-sized table umbrellas. But first, we went inside the Bodega to order a Beer and a snack. They have a great selection of Beer and wine! And since we were still 2 hours or so away from dinner, we decided to grab a veggie & cheese board, which had a nice variety of cruditè and humas. It was very satisfying for 2 adults. We spent.a total of about 2 hours there and left there knowing we would be coming back to Janey's. Side note: For those of you who need accessibility, I myself am on an electric scooter for ambulating. The parking lot is dirt and only has a couple of handicap parking spots. But no space is more than approximately 150 ft from the entrance to Janey's. Once you get to the building, it is very easy to get in and out of the main bodega, with wide, level doorways. The doors were propped open when we visited. I did not utilize the restroom on this visit.

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    I genuinely hate to write bad reviews. But as I am sitting here paying a $400 hospital bill, I feel…read morethe review is necessary. My family and I were visiting from out of town. My son has a severe gluten allergy and we came here as I saw they had gluten free pancakes. I informed the waitress of my son's allergy when we placed our order, and confirmed that his pancakes were gluten free when they were brought to our table. Being a normal 5 year old who loves pancakes, my baby enjoyed his breakfast... only to begin coughing intensely and then breaking out into severe hives (and panicking) shortly thereafter. By God's grace, we had his epi Pen nearby. We still ended up in the ER as his breathing was impacted in addition to the hives (thankfully the epi pen helped but he still had to receive treatment and be monitored). All of this was due to pancakes that we were told were gluten free. While my husband and I rushed our son to the hospital, my father who is a local resident, spoke with management. They comped our meal, which was kind. But this truly could have been a life or death situation.

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    The best happy hour!...my go to on Mondays. The beef sliders and crinkle cut fries are so good…read more Great drink prices. Tammy Jo is always great!...the place is nice and clean.

    The most disappointing experience I have had in Cave Creek by far!! I initially came in by myself…read moreand let them know I was waiting for my family. I stood at the front for about 5 minutes before being acknowledged, and when I was, I was just told to "sit anywhere." After sitting down, I wasn't given menus and ended up having to go get them myself. Another 5 minutes passed before a server came over. When I asked about the specials that were advertised online, I was initially told there were no specials at all. Then she said, "oh, like happy hour?" which just felt dismissive and rude. We came specifically because of the Taco Tuesday and happy hour deals listed online (which even showed a date of April 7), but none of that was honored, she said that those specials were for the RODEO only. By the time my husband and daughter arrived, we realized there weren't even tacos included on the happy hour menu, which made the whole experience feel even more misleading. Between the lack of organization, slow service, and not honoring clearly advertised specials, the experience just didn't match expectations. It's frustrating to choose a place based on what's promoted and then have a completely different experience when you arrive.

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