The BEC bacon egg and cheese sandwiche is back at first watch and it is delicious. My daughter bought it for me this morning and I am so glad it's back hopefully back to stay. Unfortunately I got the cheesy grits as a side. They were hard and stiff . Usually they are creamy and cheesy and hot but not today. They were awful awful. I say awful. I couldn't even complete my breakfast. But that sandwich oh my goodness, love it, love it. The grits they know they wrong for giving me that. read more

First Watch - Stiff hard grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

I work for a guy who gave me a gift card for First Watch over the holidays and I finally redeemed it. It's a nice place for a meal: a little bit loud, due to the hard walls and metal ceiling, but alot of places are similar. We try to ignore it because we're here to eat, right? I ordered the Bacavdo omelet and she had avocado toast: we each decided on water, which arrived chilled in a milk bottle with two glasses and a third, larger glass of ice. I like that, as I don't want a glass of ice with added water. My meal was good: plenty of shattered bacon, cheese wrapped in an egg blanket...it came with artisan toast, pico and salad greens, along with strawberry perserves. The greens, most baby spinach, seemed an odd pairing with an egg dish...but I ate it. Her avocado toast came with an over-easy egg, and it's a good thing too, as the avocado was especially bland without tomato or onion. She said it was 'okay' and I usually get more of a reaction from her, so there you are. All in all, it was an interesting breakfast but we'll only be back if I get another gift card: nearly $30 for breakfast is a bit steep for us retirees. DINKs under 40 would probably really like it. read more

Good location, food as expected for this chain. Service could use a tune-up. Went for a later lunch, only about 6 tables occupied. Ordering was slow, food deliveries slow.. blueberry muffin never did make it out of the kitchen despite me asking 3 times. Server was very into his phone so maybe had things going on. read more

First Watch - Biscuits and gravy, Million dollar bacon and potatoes, and Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

Today I had an amazing dining experience at First Watch! From the moment I walked in, the service was outstanding--attentive, friendly, and efficient. Our waitress made sure everything was perfect, I forgot her name but she was blonde and had two ponytails. The food was just as impressive. My husband ordered the Trifecta breakfast, and he said it was cooked to perfection--fluffy pancakes, perfect eggs were over easy as requested and the ham was delicious. I tried The Works omelette with potatoes, and it was so good. This location has lots of seating with indoor and outdoor options. Overall, THIS First Watch is an excellent location as the one in Sterling Heights did not meet my expectations. Highly recommend and will return to this location moving forward. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

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Waiter: Brandon, was excellent. Customer Service: Everything was perfect, great way to start my birthday. Will definitely be back. read more

First Watch - Waiter: Brandon was the best. Customer service: excellent, so glad I celebrated my birthday with First Watch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

This isn't the first location of the First Watch I've been to and I find the quality, the service and the ambience perfect at all locations that I've been to. I like that the choices are unique, and the options for healthy and gluten-free are in abundance. The nice thing is even though it's healthy it doesn't scare away people who aren't into the healthy eating because I have brought a couple friends here who like the greasy bacon sausage and all those options that I don't personally eat and they love the food at this restaurant also read more

First Watch - Morning, Market Veg Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

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First time at this establishment....wow! Impeccable service by our waitress; Linsey. I want to give a huge shout out to her-she was made us feel welcomed and our experience delightful! Whoever is her manager, please recognize her for the outstanding care and attention she gives her customers in her area, she is truly one of the best waitresses I've ever had. Second, the food was so fresh, tasty and the presentation was sublime. My wife and I split the farmhouse hash skillet, with the avocado, it's a whole different ball game with that flavor combination of eggs, bacon and sundried tomatoes. We also shared the bacon cheddar jalapeno cornbread...ya'll...that appetizer is no joke...it's a bold strategy to just try one bold...it will not turn out ok...as you will be tempted to eat the whole freaking thing to yourself. We also sampled the lavender berry pancakes which were soooooo delicious! They're sweet, but the lavender butter balances the sweetness of the cinnamon and berry compote, that comes with it. Food and service were definitely the highlight of the restaurant.. We definitely be back again!! read more

I came out to breakfast with my sister and her neighbor. I loved that the online menu had photos of everything they serve. The only thing is that the price is not listed on the online menu. I think that they should include the price as well so that people are aware beforehand. I ordered the Floridian French Toast which comes with bananas, kiwis, and strawberries. It also comes with a small side of a berry compote that was warm. I did ask for syrup as well on the side. My sister and neighbor ordered the eggs benedict blt. All of our food came out super fresh and perfect. There were no issues with the food. The pop I had at first was delicious. The second one tasted off so I thought it was diet. When she brought out another I realized that the syrup ran out. We were already close to done eating so I didn't ask for another one. I really enjoyed the french toast though. Overall, the food was great. The service was pretty good as well. She came to our table a few times. We got the bill and paid at the front. It wasn't too busy but I imagine that there would be a long line during busy times. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

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We literally drive 40 minutes to come here for breakfast. The million dollar bacon is a killer appetizer. The omelettes are second to none. Even the coffee is good here! We've tried a number of things and are always blown away by just how good it is! The pancakes are super fluffy and delicious. The staff is always giving great service! Best place within a 50 mile radius or more! read more

First Watch - Chile Chorizo Omelette! Best I've ever had! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

Absolutely horrible customer service. Walked in on a Tuesday morning 10am to pick up my order and not one person acknowledged me. A busser was walking around cleaning the tables who saw me but didn't approach or mention me to anyone. Waited for close to 5 minutes and finally approached the kitchen area where a bunch of servers were standing and announced I was there to pick up an order. Finally a server came up and gave me my order and when I mentioned the situation, was basically dismissed and told their back was to the door like that was a good excuse. Called the restaurant and asked to speak to a manager who begrudgingly told me they apologize but I must not have been seen and it's not the bussers job to help me. Pancake ordered was missing butter packets. Coffee drink order was disgusting and thrown away. read more

I'm honestly disgusted with the way my husband was treated at this First Watch location. He went in to pick up our online order, gave them the order number and showed the confirmation email, but because the order was under my name and not his, the staff insisted there was no order and would not look it up by the order number. When he asked if they could remake the food since they had clearly made a mistake, the hostess responded with, "I'm not your wife, and this is America." EXCUSE ME?! What kind of unprofessional, ignorant, and blatantly RACIST comment is that? There is absolutely no excuse for this kind of disrespectful and discriminatory behavior. My husband was calm and polite, and instead of helping, the staff chose to be condescending and xenophobic. This isn't just bad service -- it's a reflection of serious cultural insensitivity and a toxic environment. I'll never be returning, and I'll be telling everyone I know to stay away from this place. Do better, First Watch. This was beyond unacceptable. read more

I love First Watch for breakfast! I've been to 3 locations - Troy/15 mile (always slow service and short staffed), Troy/Big Beaver, and Shelby/23 Mile. They have tasty coffee, nutty bread and lots of variety. My go to is the Chickichanga. I think they make the tortilla out of eggs!! Their waffles are also good - try the Tri-Fecta. Hubs got The Works, but also gets the AM superfoods bowl. Morning Meditation is a good option if you're not a coffee drinker. Don't forget to ask about their muffins. If you're willing to spend $40 for breakfast, go! read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

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Pro: Food is fine. Cons: incredibly slow service. Music is so loud people have to talk very loud. Found a hair in my food. Asked for napkins they never arrived. So. My critique: Meh. read more

Food and service were great! It was teacher appreciation day and the staff were so kind to us! They gave us a water bottle for my cousins teacher and made her whole day! Great staff such kind people made my day as well read more

Love this food , service excellent , food is fresh and delicious, lots of healthy options read more

First Watch - Quinoa bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

Terrible service. this is the third time they've forgotten to put one of my food items in the bag. they need new employees that can remember and comprehend extremely simple tasks. read more

Such a friendly and tasty breakfast spot! They have tons on options, staffed well, and are super quick! The decor is also super cute! read more

First Watch - Omelette, bacon, and tacos al pastor hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

We usually go to First Watch when we have out of state company. What irritates me the most is that you can't even look at a menu online. If this restaurant is so proud of their food, why can't they have an online menu by location. This is not tough to do. Usually our out of town visitors are adults, but we have children visiting with their parents this time. We may decide to go somewhere else because we don't know what is available for children and can't find out. Some restaurants are really good at shooting themselves in the foot and First Watch is one of them. read more

My husband and I finally tried this place and now I can't wait to go back. Atmosphere was nice. Bright and clean. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. I absolutely loved what I got. The million dollar harvest hash, a seasonal special, was lovely to look at and had so many layers of flavor. My husband's Egg Benedict had a bit too much lemon in the sauce, in his opinion, and he didn't care for the tomato, but overall he enjoyed his meal as well. I have to get back before that hash is gone for the year. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

Unfortunately, First Watch Shelby was not a very good experience for us. Luckily, we did have a buy one get one free entree coupon. We won't be back. I asked for water with lemon ...yep no lemon but also no ice in our lukewarm water. I ordered the traditional breakfast, eggs over medium. They came out flat and hard cooked. I really don't like to complain, but I told the waitress is this how you guys cook your over medium eggs? She said oh those do look hard, I'll go get you some more. She had someone else deliver the eggs less than two minutes later. You guessed it, they were so runny and undercooked. The ham and potatoes were good but nothing was what I'd call delicious. There's only one kind of bread and I didn't really care for it read more

The First Watch location is one of our favorite Saturday morning brunch spots. It's located in front of Kroger, and parking can be a pain sometimes when it gets really busy, but it's one of the best First Watch locations I've been to. The open layout is bright and homey. There's a coffee station when you first walk in, and it comes in handy when you're waiting to be seated. Since this is a busy location, located in a very busy part of town, my suggestion is to use the online check-in feature to hold your spot in line. We do this every time we come and we're seated fairly quickly once we arrive and let them know we are there. The food is delicious! My favorite go-to is the Chikichanga. It's a chicken breakfast burrito essentially and it's very filling! The pancakes are really delicious, my son loves their omelettes and their million dollar bacon is always our go to starter! The fresh OJ, coffee, and smoothies are really delicious too. The ingredients are fresh, everything is made on-site and it's worth the hype! Mo read more

First Watch - Chikichangs end million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

The service was good, restaurant was typical of First Watch, if a little smaller than most. The food was, how to say, not so good. I went to first watch for the bacon as I love the bacon there. Seems I errored in trying the last local one near me. This bacon was cooked to a crisp. Flavorless, no moisture whatsoever and looked as if it came from a box of vegan bacon. I also had the smaller ham which was flavorless. Moving forward I will stick to the Hall Road or Troy locations, this one is subpar. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

The food, service and atmosphere is great for a chain restaurant. Not horribly expensive and very good choices. If there was one area of improvement I would note was the seating. We stood in the area in front of the cash register for approximately 30 minutes even AFTER making a reservation. I counted 5 empty tables in the dining room. Ideally its a good idea to get those tables filled even if you have to tell the customer it may be a bit of a wait for staff to get to their table. This makes the lobby a lot less chaotic and customers will be less stressed not being elbow to elbow with others crowding the entrance area. read more

Walked in for brunch after going to Waldenburg with the kids. We were hangry and hot. First thing first, convenient location. I've gone to First Watch back home in Vero Beach, Florida and absolutely loved it inside and out. I was not disappointed here either. Once we walked in, we were immediately seated. Our server Lisa was exceptional. Ethan was also serving us and he was amazing too. Quickest service, I have had a pleasure of experiencing. We ordered everything off of summer menu. Shishito Brisket Hash, Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast, Million Dollar Potatoes were our dishes. All three were very tasty and filling. Pretty good sizes too so it fed 2 adults and 3 kids. That alone cannot be beat. For drinks, we got Mint Mocha for my oldest preteen daughter (non caffeneited, score!) , Watermelon Wake-up for my son, and Spiked Lavender Lemonade for my mother in-law and I. Drink's presentation is unique and the taste does not disappoint. I'm all about small things so utensil's wrapping that says "Coffee before Talkie" just makes me giggle. The feel of the place is very welcoming and relaxing, very much positive vibes. Thank you Lisa and Ethan and kitchen staff for making our brunch a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend it to dine in for breakfast and/or lunch. read more

I got the pancakes here and it was really good. It was pretty fluffy and I liked the taste, the waiter was also so sweet.

Their food is really good . I recommend the chocolate chip pancake. In the weight is not too long.

Beautiful, clean and modern spot; I've been to the hall road location and expected the same things at this one as well. Came here with my daughter, who's a connoisseur of chocolate chip pancakes at her young age. She said it was "pretty good". I think it's probably because this was a "healthier" pancake, if that's a thing. I had the carrot cake pancake, it was also pretty good. Maybe some raisins could elevate that flavor, you definitely got the carrot just not the carrot cake flavor. It's an awesome place with some interesting menu items that should definitely be tried so we will be back. read more

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We went and checked this place out today for lunch and it was okay but nothing great. I think the coffee was dark roasted because it was very strong but not bad and I had the turkey burger and it came with a arugula salad that was very fresh but had only lettuce and nothing else. I would like tomatoes and cucumber and celery or something else but this is what they call a salad. The turkey burger was great but after I got home something in the seasoning or something bothered me and I was sick for most of the night but not there fault it was one of the best turkey burgers I have eaten. My wife had biscuits and gravy and it was one of the best she has ever eaten and she did give me a bite and it was delicious. The service was very good and the price was good and seeing the pancakes being served I will try them next time. Nice place and they only serve healthy food and meals so if you want a burger you're out of luck but the food and service is good so we will try again I will just watch what I eat. read more

I walked inside here today excited at 11:00 a.m. to enjoy a early lunch with a Yelp friend. I have been watching, wanting and waiting for this new fresh business to open since Fall when I saw the ground breaking (Digging) and construction work being done on my way shopping to the Kroger nearby. Walking inside was very noisy and felt like the air conditioning was running and running cold throughout my lunch experience. For the 3 hours that I was there 80% of the other guests were wearing their coats. No heat at all to feel the warmth and comfort of a new restaurant to go along with the fresh comfort food. I did my "homework" Sunday by checking out the website to learn about the story of First Watch. This location is not fast food but fresh food with chef's dicing and slicing up fresh fruit and vegetables in the early morning hours before the doors open. "First Watch is a Daytime Café for Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch" only with hours from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A customer can stop in here to eat their early morning breakfast inside this rustic style restaurant or call to order ahead and grab a breakfast burrito and coffee to go. The chefs prepare and create healthier ways to enjoy your meal with an experience that looks good, tastes good and makes your body feel well and healthy. Looking on the website shows food dishes from the griddle, omelets and frittatas, egg dishes, power bowls, healthier side, and classic favorites along with sandwiches, soup and salads. They offer sides and small plates and kids menu. Beverages = Sunrise coffee, cold brew, iced coffee, herbal teas, iced tea unsweetened black and breakfast juices and coke soft drinks. Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free = Yes Parking Lot = Very spacious since they have their own lot. Restroom Women's = Small yet Acceptable with stalls, 1 regular, 1 handicap, 1 sink and 1 do-it-yourself paper towel dispenser not sensor or touchless. The Juice Bar has only 2 choices @ $3.99 each. I ordered the "Morning Meditation" when blended contained great flavors with the ingredients of Orange juice, Lemon, Turmeric, Organic Ginger, agave nectar and beet juice. (Photo attached) My lunch choice was 2 For YOU which can be half a sandwich or a small salad or a cup of soup. Price= $7.79. My choice was 1/2 a Monterey Club sandwich consisting of layered turkey, leaf lettuce, tomato slices, mayo, cheese, crispy bacon on a toasted sourdough bread and a cup (not a bowl) of tomato basil soup. Both my choices were fresh, hot and delicious to taste and enjoy. We also share an order of the "Million Dollar Bacon" (photo attached) which tasted wonderful from start to finish. Our platter consisted of 4 slices of hardwood smoked bacon, brown sugar, black and cayenne pepper with a maple drizzle syrup for $4.99. for that price where was the Bourbon booze ? :) The soup of the day was vegetable. Note: The menu only has 2 soups daily. My negative opinion only 2 soups in the winter of cold days, is not enough soup choices. Also when you order a half of a sandwich and soup should always be a bowl not a cup. My final comments and opinions: 3 strikes here. I can understand this new business has only been open a few weeks but I hope my 3 issues can be understood, addressed and corrected within a few weeks or a month ? or I seriously will NOT be back. 1. The website has NO prices on their Menu. This location also had NO prices on their menu. WHY is this ?? The chalkboard on the wall with January special items no clue, no prices. Lucky for me I had a $20.00 bill to spend on my lunch which to me was highly priced $17.78. We waited 10 minutes in line to pay our bill up front by the door. 2. The employees do not wear or have name tags so that's a bad way of connection and communication with a guest and server. I asked our server her name when my order was delivered to our table in a timely manner and to say thank you "Savannah" for your pleasant personality and fast service. No manager to be seen walking around checking on tables, food or guests. 3. I called the corporate office on the phone at 4:30 p.m. in Orlando, Florida to get answers for my questions and also give my feedback and experience today and no answer. Only A recording saying they were closed to call back during regular business hours. Not cool. If my phone call or Yelp review is acknowledged with intent to correct and improve issues and errors here, I may be back to try a healthy breakfast with their sunrise blend of coffee. Not sure either to try the other Michigan location in Troy at Somerset Mall. read more

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I had eagerly anticipated the opening of this fresh, new restaurant in our area. My first impressions were that the business was bustling, it's a cheery, modern farmhouse type of decor with lots of wood.... wood tables, wood seats, wood floor and wood decor. The ambience was quite welcoming, the ceiling was high and the restaurant had a nice open feel to it. It was a bit loud which I attributed to the high ceiling or the wood decor of the restaurant. We were seated at a table and I noticed the temperature was a bit cold. In fact after a while, I had to put my winter coat back on just to be comfortable for the rest of my visit. There were water glasses already on the table, but I guess you have to ask for water because the waitress didn't ask us if we wanted our glasses filled. I was glad I looked over the menu online the day before because there are no pictures on the restaurant menu and pictures do help if you're undecided on what to order. I must say, the pictures online all looked very good and I knew exactly what I wanted to order due to my preparation beforehand. I ordered the '2 for You' which was the Monterey Club and the Sweet Honey Pecan salad. The half sandwich was good, not heavy or filling but the salad I'd say was even better. The sweet honey pecan dressing sure made the greens taste delicious. We shared a side of the Million Dollar Bacon and it was oh, sooo good.... A definite recommendation to try it. My drink of choice was the Kale Tonic which really hit the spot. It was a little heavy on the ice, which I would ask for minimum ice next time, but a really good juice drink. We did have to ask to have our plates removed from the table and we weren't asked if we needed any water to finish off our meals or if we wanted another drink. I'd say the price point and food are similar to Panera, although First Watch has many more enticing and unique breakfast and lunch dishes that will keep customers returning to try them all. Panera though is warmer as far as temperature and has a warmer and quieter atmosphere. The restroom has two stalls and was in good condition. I liked the mirror and the light above it, which went along with the farmhouse decor. The line to pay was long. Probably because they close at 2:30 and everyone was finishing up and paying around the same time. As I waited to pay, I noticed they have their Columbian coffee for sale in bags at the register. They also have gift cards at the register if you're looking for a gift for the difficult to buy for person. Also, while waiting to pay, I noticed they have their app to download. You can sign up for their emails and rewards club as well. It deserves a second visit just for the opportunity to try another unique dish. Hopefully it'll be a bit warmer inside. I teetered between 3 and 4 stars but the menu choices bumped it up to a 4 because I want to return so I can try another sandwich, salad and juice drink and maybe a breakfast too. Also bumping it up was the fact that they feature fresh, seasonal produce from local growers whenever possible. They have some gluten free choices as well as vegetarian and I'm sure you can request to have meat omitted if you want a non-meat item since everything is made to order. And last but not least, they use cage-free eggs, organic greens, housemade granola and chicken raised with no antibiotics. read more

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I don't like their kind of food so I don't go there. Their services is good but I don't like their bacon. I know a lot of people that like to go there, but it's not for me. read more

The atmosphere stinks it smells like a old lady's condo in Florida on a hot day in July can't run from the smell Ordered nachos no beans no meat real simple cheese nachos and they could even do that the manager bring it out saying we loaded it for you extra mf u poured a bag of chips and threw shredded cheese not even melted some jalapeños and tomatoes nothing hot about the nachos at all cold asf the manager brought this to the table then when we return it "oh they forgot the cheese sauce" really manager it took us saying these aren't nachos for you to realize your cooks are so high they can't make nachos Had the only burger on there menu your a bar with only 1 burger I can see why this place gets sold so many times every person that buys this place has no idea what there doing Only nice thing about it was our waitress kind lady Owners and managers are brain dead read more

Today I tried the special million dollar sandwich with the potatoes and the caramel cinnamon rolls Best of the best but the cinnamon roll was not baked to perfection. It needs some changes in the recipe read more

First Watch - Million dollar breakfast sandwich Caramel cinnamon roll - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

Service was not good despite it being a slower day. I felt the waitress was more tentative towards the young boys table. No refill for coffee and the hot chocolate for the kids had 2 inches of straight sugar on the bottom that looked like condensed brown sugar. Good food but just overall okay experience. read more

Food was excellent. A bit slow coming out. Our waitress Jessica warned us. It was fine as it gave us family time to talk. Tons of carry outs happening that slowed our order. It was worth the wait. Everything was delicious. OJ was fresh squeezed. Also I recommend getting their app. We were able to get our place in line from home through the app. We waited less than 1 minute to be seated. Million Dollar Bacon was a must order appetizer for the table. read more

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Our first time here and I will be back, it was delicious! I forgot to take a picture but as you can see we have empty plates yum. read more

First Watch - Salmon frittata and AM superfood bowl. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shelby Township, Michigan

Great food and the waiting time is fast, nice waitresses, food is always fresh and the service is quick.

If you come here make sure you have ALLLL DAY. Takes 1 hour to make your food and About 3 hours in total from time you sit to the time you leave, we had about 5 different servers running around not knowing anything. We ended up leaving without food. Horrible place, horrible experience. Never will I ever come here every again. read more

Delivery order of Market Hash with basted eggs: The only thing exceptional was the level of salt. It's unfortunate because this place specializes in breakfast and kind of bills itself as an upscale/healthy place for breakfast. I don't mind paying more for quality but it just wasn't there. My food was mediocre at best. read more

Good service very clean friendly place. Food came out quick. Very helpful on recommending.