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    First Watch

    3.7 (82 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Brussel Sprout Scramble
    Erica B.

    First watch is a great place to go for a quick bite and quality food. This was my first time visiting this location and I tried a seasonal Brussel sprout hash. It was very good, perfect amount of seasoning and my egg was crispy in all the right places. Our service was great for a large group, the waitress so attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. It wasn't busy for a Thursday morning. I would visit again if I'm in the area.

    Cheese Grits
    Chris C.

    Enjoyed breakfast this morning at First Watch. Had to get the Million Dollar Bacon, didn't disappoint. I chose the Bacado Omelette, with potatoes, and my wife chose the Salad/Soup Pick Two, having the Chicken Avacado Chop Salad and the Tomato Basil Soup, all of the food was quick to come out, and delicious. Alanna our server did a good job of checking in on us. Recommend stopping in.

    Tangerine Dream. This was an (apparently) limited time type of juice at the juice bar!
    Chris S.

    This place gives people a unique experience! They have meals here for breakfast lunch and brunch, all different than the norm for dishes but tasty as far as I've had. They also have a juice bar with some switched out to give the chance to try other new juices! This place is great. Don't come around the week end if you are concerned about noise. It is also not as packed if you avoid days like Friday. Hope if you want to taste unique dishes for a nice brunch or breakfast you check out First Watch. It is worth the try!

    Angie B.

    A rare event for us to dine at a restaurant in Springfield. We were running out -of -town errands and wanted brunch and ended up here. Nice for parking (coming from the city this always feels like a luxury). Our service was stellar and the place is nice with spread-out tables and booths and lots of light. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, my daughter ordered the brisket hash and we shared the skillet cornbread. My sandwich was ok. I didn't alert my server, but the avocado tasted over- ripe so I scraped it off. The brioche was a bit soggy and the egg didn't really run. The potatoes were good, however! My kid's brisket hash was decent but no "wow" factor. This is an ok place to get brunch. It wasn't delicious but it definitely wasn't terrible. I am aware this is a restaurant franchise so perhaps relying on the brand is a thing. It just didn't taste that fresh which was a bit disappointing.

    Cindy M.

    Plenty of parking in this strip mall My family raved about First watch so I had to check them out. Glad I did ... breakfast was so good and portions are huge. We got there by 830 which was perfect. Looks like it can get busy Service was good. Felt a bit rush when the check was dropped off while we were in the middle of eating. Then waitress never came back That is my only con. I'll be back for the breakfast

    Their BLT with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and bacon. It was YUM!!!!
    Eli T.

    THIS. WAS. YUM. The food here was awesome! I got their BLT, and it was SOO good! The salad that I got was ok, and their juices were yum as well. The service was good, but the building was pretty cold and was very busy, so if you want to eat here, expect to wait some time. Then, I had to go to the bathroom. I kid you not, THE HANDICAP STALL WAS SOOOO BIG!!!!!! It had its own sink, baby changing thing, toilet, and so much room! It was very nice inside but the lunch menu is small though. 8/10 do recommend for a nice brunch.

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    Thuy H.

    What a great addition to my area!! I don't have many fancier breakfast spots around me (fancy as in not just typical pancakes, waffles, eggs, omelets, etc), so was so excited when I saw this place. Service was top notch and the food was delicious. My kids had regular pancakes and the chocolate chips ones. I had the lemon ricotta ones. Oh man, were the pancakes so fluffy. It has a nice crisp but so soft on the inside. I ordered a side of chicken sausage with it (needed something other than carbs on top of carbs). It was definitely on the list of top chicken sausages I've had. My husband had an omelet. I had a bite of his and the mushrooms that they served in it was sooooo good. They weren't the typical flat mushrooms, but they were large and very fresh. Wish it came with more mushrooms in it. Can't wait to go back and try other things

    Morgan F.

    Food and service were really great. The prices however are a bit steep for the portions. Ambiance is nice and clean, can get crowded on weekends.

    Chanthorn H.

    Both service and food have been great the few times I have gone. I tend to stick with the "The Works" omelette with extra mushrooms. Oh man, the mushrooms are so flavorful and taste so fresh. I could eat these all day. I also order a side of their chicken sausage. Mmmm, drooling! Other items I have tried are dishes from either my wife or my kids and they never disappointed them or me. Definitely a breakfast spot that I'll always come back to.

    purple haze
    Gigi N.

    My husband & I came here for the first time & we will be back! For the appetizer, we ordered the million dollar bacon. The bacon was crispy with a hint of maple syrup? It was good but for the price, I can make it at home. My husband ordered iced coffee & brisket corned beef hash. The entree was good but not enough brisket. Potatoes were crispy & nicely seasoned. I had the purple haze lemonade. It was very good compared to Turning Point in Media. I ordered the chickichanga, served with seasoned potatoes & fresh fruit. It was filling! Chickichanga was filled with whipped eggs, chicken, chorizo, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. It was topped with vera cruz sauce & sour cream. The sauce was so yummy! For dessert I ordered the Carmel crunch cinnamon roll to take home. Anyone with a sweet tooth should order it. The carmel was served warm on the cinnamon roll & it was sprinkled w/Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. The roll was very big & I shared it with my husband. Everything we ordered came to the table in less than 15 minutes. I think that was pretty fast. Nothing to complain about here. Will be returning for more yummy food!

    Front- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Purple Haze.  Back- Watermelon wake up and A.M superfoods bowl.

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    So to really dig into what I love most about Napoletano is the fact that it's local, has some of…read morethe most down-to-earth, friendly people running the place, should you take time to stop and have a conversation, good coffee and espresso, and hands down, one of, if not the best offering of breakfast sandwiches in Delco available, and I will defend that assessment tooth and nail. When I first stopped in here it was in a whim, and although they do have a selection of whimsical, sweet, dare I say, ridiculous and sweet coffee beverages, they were able to make me a traditional Italian macchiato. I had been unable to find a good, even passable REAL macchiato anywhere, and they delivered in spectacular fashion. Not only was the drink silky, strong, and small, it was made with outstanding Italian roasted espresso that has a different character than the standard, heavier-roasted American palate has come to be used to. 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