First Watch is a brunch chain known for their diverse menu, and this location is in Sterling. There's plenty of free parking in the lots around the restaurant. It was unusually busy for a Monday morning, but the ambiance here can be described as casual and clean. It's great for a family outing, hanging out with groups of 2-4 people or a relaxed date. The service here is also fantastic! Our waitress checked in on us a few times and the food didn't take that long to come out. My broccoli and cheddar soup was seasoned well and came with crackers. Also, my Monterrey Club was filled nicely. There was a good ratio of turkey to bacon to greens to bread to tomato and avocado. I do wish there was a more flavorful chipotle sauce or something on it However, the you pick 2 was priced well for the amount of food. It was the perfect amount to fill me up. I'd come here if you're looking for a place to eat brunch for sure. I've been to other First Watches and this one is comparable! read more

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This is such a solid brunch spot. It has everything! I can order something on days when I'm craving a healthy breakfast or on days when I want something that makes me feel like a big back lol. They usually have a seasonal menu which is nice to try new options. They have full bar options, juices, coffee, teas, and mocktails. You can also get health shots and juices. I love to typically order the Trifecta as a waffle girlie. What I ordered: Cheesy grits 10/10 Blueberry cornbread 8/10 Bacado omelette 10/10 Frittata Rustica 10/10 Service was fast, informative, and kind. Overall, a great experience! It's a casual spot that's great for large groups. It can get very busy so book a reservation in advance especially if it's a big group on a weekend. read more

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Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich. I was seated immediately and in less than a minute Marisol came to my table with coffee and offered juice. She came back shortly after to take my order and my yummy egg sandwich and breakfast potatoes came out quickly, hot and delicious! Marisol checked in with me a couple of times then brought me my check and told me to take my time. Delicious food and service with a smile! Great value great service! Thank you! read more

Ambiance: Clean, bright and welcoming. Friendly servers. They were really sweet to my 1yr old. Food: we got the omelette with potatoes which was delicious. We also got the French toast, which was subpar. In comparison to other brunch places in the area, this one felt dry and lacked flavor. Parking: they have dedicated parking outside the facility read more

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First Watch is a great spot for breakfast or brunch. They have a good selection of vegetarian options, which I really appreciated. We ordered the Market Veggie Sandwich, which came with a side of soup, and the Frittata Rustica with a side of potatoes and toast. Both dishes were good and came in filling portions. The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and had a pleasant atmosphere. read more

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The issues my group had are related to service. My friend ordered the multigrain pancake but was served a buttermilk pancake and no syrup. She had to request it once she was able to get someone's attention. Our server never offered refills, never cleared plates or trash like empty creamers, didn't replace our empty water carafe or coffee pot, and had the temerity to ask us to leave a review, giving us his name several times. When we went to the register to pay, we evenly split the bill three ways. The automatic tip suggestion was not based on the 1/3 of the bill but on the whole bill. That is really shady and seems purposeful deceptive. We can't be the first guests to point this out, so how many others have erroneously tipped off the full bill vs their portion? Food was very good. Hopefully management can clean the rest up. read more

First Watch - BLT Eggs Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Stopped for coffee with friends and ended up trying bunch of food Very nice and clean place , pretty fast service, decent coffee( as I'm comparing to Europe, sorry) and good food. Many interesting options for breakfast and lunch, so I'm planning to come back and check the brunch menu&cocktails My Eggs Benedict was slightly undercooked from outside and hidden under a bunch of greens , but can happen. Overall we enjoyed it. read more

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Was hesitant to try to the sausage gravy and biscuits because it's turkey sausage. But I did and...OMG NOM NOM NOM that's good!!! Biscuits are obviously fresh-made in some sort of skillet biscuit recipe - they are fluffy, light, with a crispy crunch base. The gravy is absolutely to DIE for!!! Eggs were ordered over medium - arrived exactly how I'd hoped. Wifey had the eggs benedict -said they were perfect. Place is a bit spendy...but worth it. Wifey even told me we've spent as much at Taco Bell recently; so there's that. Note: I'm starting to leave more reviews after one visit because, with inflation, we can't eat out as often as we have in prior years. I'll make updates as I can visit select locations. read more

Such a solid breakfast spot! So yummy and the food is always flavorful and fresh. It's a new location, and the staff is friendly and the restaurant itself is clean. Definitely recommend!! read more

I was very excited to see that they opened up a new location in Sterling! It is in the building where Outback used to be. Every location I have been to is very consistent. The food is fresh and beautifully presented. I had the Tri-Fecta. I chose two eggs over easy, pork sausage links and a huge blueberry pancake which comes with a blueberry sauce and a generous amount of soft butter as well as a warm carafe of maple syrup. My sister had one of the Breakfast Sandwiches with fried potatoes. Both excellent. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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Waiter was not attentive, also gave us small syrup to upcharge vs giving us regular syrup. At the register they asked if we asked for it and we said we didn't. Only to take 1 off. It was a birthday breakfast and I was truly disappointed. I know it was busy but we also were in the front and the service was not great. we ordered everything all at once only for our surroundings who sat after us to get their food first. Their orders looked more complicated then our eggs bacon and a waffle. We also ordered sangria pitcher light ice and the whole pitcher was full of ice. Nothing light about it. So clearly we voice a preference and our waiter ignored it. The food tasted how its supposed to but I wouldn't come back especially after that service. Otherwise the restaurant has its own parking lot. Its spacious. Cut down on your wait time, add your name to the wait list either online or the app. read more

Staff here was very friendly and accommodating of our special requests. We ordered purple haze beverages and coffee. All was very tasty and the waiter was kind enough to bring some oat milk for me. I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict. It came with a nice green salad and a good amount of salmon. The eggs were perfectly poached. We also ordered the market hash which was very good with some cholula sprinkled on top. read more

First Watch - Host stand and bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

Our party was greeted upon arrival and seated promptly. Two minutes later our server arrived and introduced her self and informed us of menu recommendation. All staff had a smile the entire time which was great to see. Food arrived hot and was great. This was a pre opening went for friends and family. Ordered Floridian french toast, egg tacos and smoked salmon on gluten free bread. All our party enjoyed their meals. read more

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Went to this location...I've been to a few of these. This one is say is NOT good! Just skip it and go to a diner! Shiiii...I'd even recommend Cracker Barrel over this spot! It was very disappointing! I ordered a regular pancake, a carrot cake pancake and an omelette. The carrot cake pancake was okay and the coffee was fine. read more

The food... AMAIZING! The drinks... AMAIZING!! The atmosphere... AMAZING!!! Our server, Marisol, was the perfect amount of checking on us but not annoying. She was very pleasant and made our experience so great! read more

Went for lunch one day however the lunch menu was very limited. The food was good and the place was very clean. Service was good as well.

We had a great experience here. We had been to another first watch location once before and were not impressed. The service at this location was quick, server was knowledgeable, and the restaurant was very clean. I had the kale tonic fresh juice, which was unexpectedly delicious. We started with the million dollar bacon (highly recommend) and each had an entree. We will certainly be back! read more

quick service and amazing food (i recommend the pesto chicken quinoa bowl) i'll definitely be back this was a great first impression for food in Virginia read more

First Watch - pesto chicken quinoa bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

We went here for brunch and had the Farm House Hash with the Million Dollar Bacon on the side, Floridian french toast and side of fruit. It was a 45-min wait so if you're in a rush, go elsewhere. They were pretty packed and the line kept getting longer. The place is decorated nicely and they had outdoor patio seating. Bathrooms were clean. Our server was attentive enough. She took our drink orders and we got the morning meditation and blackberry tea. They were actually very tasty and was one of the best part of our meal. We got our food faster than our wait time for the tables so that was good. The food was just ok to be honest. Nothing to rave about. The potatoes was not cooked all the way and there was hardly any cheese on it so it was pretty bland. I had to put a lot of ketchup on it to make it taste better but underdone potatoes just doesn't hit it right for me. I'm glad we ordered a side of bacon because they inly gave you so little of the bacon crumbs (I asked to have it kn the side). The Floridian french toast was not bad, the fruits were actually the highlight of the dish so I ate most of that instead. The waitress gave us our check right after our food arrived which I thought was weird but not a big deal. I think it's nice but it's prolly not worth the 45-min wait (IMHO). I realize they're new so you definitely have to be patient and not be in a rush. read more

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Great service . Great food! So glad they opened one in Sterling and soon to be in Reston. Husband and I are thrilled haha read more

First Watch - Omelet with ham sausage etc, husband got the skillet. Both so yummy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Virginia

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We went to First Watch in Sterling VA, and the experience was incredible. When we walked inside, we were greeted right away and got seated. The waitress did an amazing job, she took our drink orders and food orders with such great hospitality. She was attentive and checked in on us to see if we needed anything. The food was delicious, the pancakes and scrambled eggs were to die of how delicious it was. The building itself showed a welcome vibe. The style of the building felt warm and didn't show a standard blend vibe. Thank you so much for making our experience fantastic, we will definitely return to First Watch Sterling, they get 5/5 stars. Rating is Fantastic. read more

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This is a new location. I normally visit the Leesburg location but I prefer this location since it's more spacious. I ordered the lemon curd pancakes with extra berries and lemon curd in the side. One of the best treats on the menu if you love lemon.The service was great and the staff were courteous. I witness a moment that touched my heart. A young woman maybe late 40s was assisting a much older elderly woman to the restaurant's entrance. I'm thinking I should grab the door before I could leave my seat an employee hustled to the door before they made it to the entrance to assist them. I will return for the food and caring staff. read more

Brought my lover in for brunch after a hospital visit. The service and atmosphere were nice. Her platter was good. I had a side of biscuits and gravy and we also had the seasonal spiced donuts. I recommend going for an enjoyable breakfast but I don't think the food is going to blow anyone's taste buds. read more

The food was good. I tried a breakfast sandwich with mixed greens instead of potatoes. The house pickled jalapeño's added a little tang to the rich bacon, egg and sausage sandwich. It was tasty. Today's service today was very good, but the ambience was very uncomfortable. We were eating in the patio area, but at 2:00 one of the employees started moving chairs around. They close at 2:30. An employee started turning chairs upside down on tables (3 of the 6 tables were empty, 1 of they still had not been cleared). I was assured 3 different times that there was no rush, but being right next to the six top that was empty, it still made me feel rushed. The manager said she asked her employee to put up the chairs. I enjoy a comfortable brunch experience. This experience will give me pause on considering them in the future. read more

I had been out running errands in my own when I got hungry. First Watch was nearby. I had been to other locations before and had great experiences. When I entered, there was no one at the front counter and several people waiting to pay their bills. When it was finally my turn, I was confronted with "JUST one?," like I should somehow be ashamed for grabbing a quick bite in my own (I'm not). The hostess/server brought me (more like hid me) to a table immediately next to the kitchen entry/exit, under a noisy vent blasting cold air. Again, like she was somehow embarrassed I was dining on my own. This did not sit well with me at all, so I left and spent my money next door at Panera. read more

Love the food at First Watch. They have a great variety of pancake selections and sausage selections, including chicken and turkey. They even have sugar free syrup. What more could I ask for? read more

I had breakfast at First Watch this morning. The food and service were very good. I recommend that when a customer enters the restaurant that they be offered an available table away from the kitchen or bathrooms. We were initially seated at a table right outside the kitchen. It was noisy and a busy spot with wait staff coming and going. We asked to be relocated and our request was quickly addressed. Thank you. read more

Great first experience at First Watch Sterling (in the old OutBack location near Target). We went today, Easter Sunday for their soft opening and everything seemed to be very well in order. Reception, waitstaff and kitchen were on their A game. read more

Back at First Watch, food is fantastic as always. All special requests were handled perfectly And food was terrific. Service was super friendly and genuine, even on a very busy Sunday morning. Use the website to join the wait list before you arrive read more

My husband and I love going here on the weekends for breakfast. The morning meditation is my go to juice to get my day started and you can't go wrong with the food here, everything on the menu is delicious. Luis is so friendly, he is our favorite server. He is so pleasant, professional, and makes sure our order is perfect. He checks on our table promptly and just makes our whole dining experience 10/10 read more

The food was excellent great flavor and portions seem larger. Griselda was a friendly and an excellent server, will ask for her again.

Food was good. very overpriced for 1 pancake ($9) Service was lackluster. waitress seemed disinterested. I've eaten at other locations and had a much better experience. Ambiance is very nice- light, clean and open. read more

We waited an hour and half to be seated, despite having put ourselves on the wait list prior to leaving. The service was slow and one plate came out at least 10 minutes before the others. This dish was wrong, the eggs were overcooked and was missing several components from the description. The whole experience took nearly 3 hours. Not sure we will return to this location. read more

I brought my mother for the first time, she loved the food, the decorations and cleanliness of this location. Mr. Alexiv was phenomenally outstanding with his service and went above and beyond. There are a lot of places similar to first watch around this area, this phenomenal first experience will make me come back for sure. read more

I went to lunch today and my 1/2 sandwich 1/2 salad took about :40 minutes to arrive and after all it was the wrong sandwich. Send it back and after :20 additional minutes they brought me the same order with the incorrect sandwich. Once the order finally came my melt sandwich was not melted and it was still somewhat not the right order. I ate it as I was starving by then. Place was pretty empty too so I don't understand why it took so long. Don't go here if you only have one hour for lunch, you won't make it. Oh, and I didn't realized until later that they charged me for two coffee instead of one. I really wanted to like First Watch but I will wait at least 3-6 months until they figure it out at this location. read more

The food was very good!! I got the 2 for you special and it was delicious! Are server Andre was very good and checked up on us during the meal to see if we needed anything. The restaurant was clean and a nice atmosphere to enjoy a meal. The service was a little slow, but they were able to see the rules. The manager came to realize we had a reservation. Overall a nice meal! read more

We breakfasted at First Watch Sterling for the first time on Saturday May 24, 2025. The food was delicious, fresh, and well presented with healthy choices like fresh fruit bowls on the menu. Perfectly done home fries, cheese eggs, sausage. The homemade bread was melt-in-your mouth and freshly baked. Coffee is freshly sourced from women farmers in Columbia. Great service. The ambience was open, spacious, very clean, modern deco. A must try! read more

My wife and I went there for the first time. First impression is poor. There was no one to greet us or seat us. We wait some time, several wait staff saw us and did not bother to help or get anyone else. Once seated the menu is geared for the younger audience. There is only one simple traditional breakfast on the menu. Our waitress was great, the kitchen slow and didn't get the eggs right. We sent the eggs back twice. How hard is it to cook scrambled eggs over easy? The hash browns were also over cooked. I doubt we will go back. read more

I really wanted this place to work, it is bright, modern, and fresh, to look at. Sadly, the service is not there, and the food, hit or miss. I ordered Eggs Benedict and my wife, a salad. Mine was served first, stone cold. It was dropped off, with no cutlery, so I just looked at it for the next ten minutes before someone came back. I explained it was cold, and they took it back to make another one. Then my wife received her salad, ate the entire thing, and 15 minutes later, my new EB arrived. It was weird, EB was fine, but had a huge handful of lettuce there too. Just odd. After finishing, we waited for another 15 minutes for the check and in the and, we just got up and walked to the payment counter, and finally got the check. Then the payment took another 10 minutes, as someone entered something wrong. Just a bit of a mess. I don't expect it to be here long, unless they hire a really good manager, I for one am over it. So close, but did not make it for me. read more