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3.2 (17 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Dana C.

First time trying the new First Watch in Suffolk that opened not too long ago. We attempted to try it last month but they had already closed. We started with water with lemon. My husband said "to be water it was very crisp" My husband got the Tri-Fecta with sausage instead of bacon and blueberry pancakes instead of waffles. He said the eggs needed salt and pepper but were fine. The blueberries were a bit much in the pancakes and would cut back on that just a little if he could. I got the Monterey Club. The bread was super soft. It was okay. Needed a little something, I don't know what, but flavor was lacking somewhere. I added a little pepper and it did help. The soup was delicious! I did order a side of the million dollar potatoes because I had heard great things. They didn't come with my order so I asked my waiter about them (he was super nice, I forgot his name) and he said he didn't want them to get cold so they were coming. Another lady brought them but they were regular potatoes (pictured). So when our waiter returned I showed him this wasn't the million dollar potatoes. He admitted he remembered me ordering them but didn't write them down at them time and apologized. I had already pretty much finished my meal so I just declined them. He was kind and took the other potatoes off the order (I didn't eat them). I'll catch the million dollar potatoes on the next visit. I still want to try them.

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Stephanie S.

I went here the other day for lunch. My server was Sezi (sp?) and she was super attentive. The food was delicious and came rather quickly. I had the lunch combo with half veggie sandwich on GF bread and the honey pecan chicken salad. The restaurant has only been open about a month. It has a sleek, modern feel. I will definitely be back!

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Rhondi S.

Came here for brunch. They have a wide variety of items on their menu. Husband ordered the breakfast sandwich which came with eggs, meat, arugula on a brioche he enjoyed. Other families ordered pancakes, waffles, and omelettes which they enjoyed. I got the carrot cake pancakes, cheese was good, but the carrots were undercooked and raw. They should at least steam and or purée some carrots in the batter so it taste cooked. Otherwise it taste like raw carrots. I did not enjoy service was good ambience is very casual. Prices are very reasonable.

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7 days ago

Good service, good food, fair price. What more do you want. Needs to open at 0700. I just need more characters.

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No shades, got blinded the whole time when i was eating. No table space, could barely fit my order. No straws served. Food was mid

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Amazing food and the staff is awesome. We love this place! We are so glad this restaurant has come to you area!

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