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    First Watch

    3.5 (164 reviews)
    Closed 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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    Montauk definitely lived up to the hype! Everyone in our group enjoyed their food, and there wasn't…read morea single complaint at the table. I ordered the Honey Jalapeño Chicken Sandwich with fries, and so did my friend. We both agreed it was delicious especially after adding a little ranch. Since we had a larger group, we ordered a martini tower, which was fun to share and definitely had enough alcohol to catch a nice vibe. One of my friends ordered the Huevos Rancheros and really enjoyed them, while another got the chicken sliders and liked them so much she took the leftovers home and happily finished them later. The highlight of the experience was the live one-man band, who created a great atmosphere, and our server, "Flexy Lexi." She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Great food, fun drinks, live entertainment, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!

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    Crispy Brussels Sprouts tacos and Crispy Chicken Sliders
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    4.1
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    20.4 mi
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    Maple & Ash Scottsdale was a very memorable dinner. I sat in the bar area in a comfy little round…read morebooth, and I would definitely recommend the bar area to dine in for solo or small groups: modern, sleek, and great service. We kicked things off with a complimentary prickly pear vodka cocktail (delicious) paired with a comp app -- looks like they rotate these, and I got hummus with crudite and crackers. During the meal, there were 2 standout dishes that made this memorable. - Hamachi Crudo: THE BEST crudo I have ever had. They switch up the dressing regularly, but whatever they put on mine was unforgettable - 10 oz Wagyu Strip: solid steak, but nothing "Wagyu" tasting. It didn't have that melt-in-your-mouth fatty richness I was hoping for from wagyu and was slightly chewy. - Scallops: tender! - Asparagus: came with a creamy sauce which was a great touch - Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cake: MAGICAL. Layered, with crunchy pralines and vanilla ice cream. If you've had the chocolate hazelnut cake at Carbone, this gave me major similar vibes... that good! Will absolutely be back to try a different cut of steak and also the loaded baked potato. The ambience alone is worth the trip, but the crudo and that cake are what's going to stick with me.

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