Love the atmosphere, servers are really nice. Food is always on point. Definitely recommend this place.

4.5 This was my first visit to the Carrollwood First Watch, although I've been to the Westshore location many times. I'm usually not big on chain restaurants, but First Watch is one of the exceptions and has become one of my favorite places for breakfast. I ordered the following: Tri-Fecta * Two cage-free eggs, ordered over easy * Multigrain pancake with maple syrup *Chicken apple sausage patties Hot coffee with half & half I was really craving a pancake that morning, and this absolutely hit the spot! It was my first time trying their multigrain pancake, and it was delicious. The chicken apple sausage was also really good, and overall the breakfast was exactly what I was in the mood for. My only small food issue was that my eggs came out over hard rather than over easy, but I still enjoyed everything. One thing I found a little surprising is that First Watch offers several specialty iced coffee options, but not really an equivalent selection for hot coffee. The regular hot coffee was good, but I would much rather have fresh half & half served on the side than the shelf-stable, single-serve containers that sit on the table. A small detail, but something I'd prefer at a sit-down breakfast restaurant. My other wish for First Watch would be more gluten-free options, especially a gluten-free pancake. I'd love to see some choices beyond primarily eggs, proteins, and potatoes. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive and checked on us several times throughout the meal to make sure everything was okay. Overall, another really enjoyable First Watch breakfast and a great first experience at the Carrollwood location. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Still on an unanticipated hiatus from work, stopped in for breakfast made by someone other than myself. Had the BLTE with potatoes and that delicious Purple Haze drink from their seasonal menu. Forgot to add avocado to the Sammie but it was solid as was Ariana's service. Side note: Love that they have a community table. The hostess/server offered it to me and I politely declined but it's wonderful that customers have the option. Reminds me of NYC. Will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Holiday Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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A treat for us homebound folks. The food and service was excellent. Close to home, always clean and friendly even when super busy. My server, Angelina was super nice and efficient. This is one of the few places I can take my aged mother where she feels safe and the food is delicious. Plus the coffee is good. A must for a breakfast restaurant. We had pumpkin spice pancakes and 2 eggs with chicken sausage. Every bite was great. read more

First Watch - Mom enjoying her coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ambiance was great and is expected especially since it's a favorite , breakfast spot. The service was amazing and the food was just next level. I've been there multiple times but I finally found my favorite meal even though it might be a Sesonal dish. read more

You know what is great after a 5K? First Watch. My Elevated Egg Sandwich hit the spot?! 10.11.2025 read more

First Watch - Food after my 5K. 08.03.2025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Like every 1st Watch I've been to ...... a nice experience !! Service was good , food good , coffee good. These are always a safe good breakfast & brunch restaurant. read more

Family in town so I treated them to FW. Table of 3. I'll start with what I liked. All the produce was fresh-fruit and greens. Server was pleasant. Food was ok. Coffee was great. I love that the bogo bday certificate doesn't take off the lowest entree, but rather an average of all the meals. Nice touch that sets FW apart from other places and gets a bump in star for that. Now, the subpar. It's Sunday late morning so we know it will be busy. We call ahead (we are 5-7 minutes away) and are told there is no wait. We get there, and there is a 25 minute wait. Hostess had an attitude (probably not with us but it came across that way) and says, "sorry someone lied to you". 15 minutes later, another hostess comes out and says there are 2 tables open on the patio if anyone wants them. We tell her our name and go to the patio as instructed. They must not have taken our name off the list because we kept getting texts saying they are about to let our table go We chose a table that had not been bussed because it was the most shady of the open tables and the direct sun was hot. Someone grabbed the plates after we sat but didn't wipe the table. Server came, took our order, I asked at that time for someone to please wipe the table. She acknowledged. Sometime after she took the order but before our food came she checked in and asked if anyone has wiped the table, we said no (it was clear it was dirty due to a smear and crumbs on the table) and she said she would have someone do that. Food came and I held my plate and asked the runner to find someone to wipe the table. Busser came out in about 3 minutes. After he wiped the table, I asked him to get our server because my order was wrong. Server came out almost immediately and I let her know I was supposed to get fruit, not toast. She acknowledged and brought fruit about 5 minutes later. My greens were barely dressed, too, which is my favorite thing at FW and it's what has me crave going there. But this time, it was like eating straight spring greens (but I still ate them all because that was the healthy part). When server brought fruit, we let her know one of our orders (trifecta) was missing pancakes. She acknowledged. By the time we were all done eating, the pancakes finally came, but no syrup. That took another 5 minutes. It has been several months since we had been to FW. I think it will be a while before we try them again. read more

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We came early in the morning, and I went straight for the Floridian French toast. I have not had it before, but as I've gotten used to it lives up to First Watch's reputation--legit. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're easing into the day. Now, I'll admit I've gotten a little bougie with my coffee lately, so I skipped it this time. I just prefer my home brew--no shade to theirs. One thing worth mentioning: it was cold inside. I think it was the lack of bodies that made the space feel extra chilly, and honestly, it made it harder to fully enjoy the meal. So if you're heading there early, bring a jacket... or a blanket, I'm just saying. read more

First Watch - Floridian French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Usually one of our favorite brunch spots, however, last visit was a tad underwhelming. We were in a large group, and the consensus was it was "fine", but no one was truly impressed. Some remarks were: burger patty too small, breakfast tacos had tons of ingredients but not very flavorful, 1 plate and 1 glass were not clean. read more

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One of my absolute favorite restaurants! I stopped in recently and tried their new juice and it was incredibly refreshing! I also love how they change up the menu with seasonal options; it keeps every visit exciting and fresh. The food is always beautifully presented, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and consistently delicious...definitely one of those places you can always count on for a good experience! They have multiple locations and every one I've been to has been good! read more

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such a cute brunch spot!!! large menu with a lot of choices. i got the farmhouse hash which was so yummy! i also got a side of pico which paired very well. the kale tonic was really good too. a lot of really great choices as everything was great! thank you! read more

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...I've been here before, enjoyed the food, and returned to acknowledge my Sons' bday today...yet I've neva eaten waffles that left a salty after taste...not kool... I love the fact that salt makes the flavor of all foods pop...but not waffles. The batter needs less salt. I had the Purple Haze which I adore being it has a hint of lavender in it, I did finish my waffles but won't be ordering that again. My Son had the french toast...ate it but didn't enjoy it. Other than that, our waitress was wonderful, service was great, but we got our check quick which for me is the rush because First Watch is a really busy restaurant and does well. ...and you know what they say...if you don't like what's being served...stay at home and cook... read more

The food here literally never misses. Out of all the First Watch locations, this one is hands down my favorite. Every time I come in, I'm greeted right away and everyone is genuinely so nice. This time we had a pretty big group, and the staff was super welcoming and accommodating. Our server, Amaya, was the sweetest. She never made us feel rushed, checked on us often without hovering, and made sure everything came out quickly. Huge shoutout to her! Now for the food... absolutely unreal. We got the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and I'm not even kidding, they tasted like key lime pie in pancake form. So good. I ordered the Traditional Breakfast because you really can't go wrong with it, and the potatoes are still my favorite breakfast potatoes anywhere. My mom got the Elevated Egg Sandwich and I definitely stole a few bites because it was that good. We also ordered a bunch of drinks, but they disappeared before I could even think about taking a picture. We got the Morning Meditation, the Purple Haze (my personal favorite because I'm a sucker for anything lavender), a Spiked Lavender Lemonade, and a Mimosa. Every single drink was so good, and I love that they have fun options instead of the usual breakfast beverages. Overall, everything was a 10/10. The food is consistently amazing, the service is always top tier, and the vibe here is unmatched compared to other breakfast spots around town. This place will forever be one of my favorites. read more

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Me and my family of four were eating here for breakfast, I got the A.M Superfoods Bowl and it tasted delicious! Me and the rest of my family were all very happy with our breakfast. It was nice inside, looked pretty clean, and the service was good, they kept checking up on us. Overall super good maybe a bit expensive, but I guess that's kinda expected. The food is super delicious and the service and atmosphere were pretty good. I would recommend. read more

First Watch - My A.M Superfoods Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

5/25/26 A friend treated me to breakfast this morning, knowing how I feel about their granola/banana pancakes...I usually do take-out. I felt adventurous this morning and tried the carrot cake pecan. It was equally captivating...yum yum...as the granola. I want to comment that, dining-in this time, it was particularly noticeable the incredible positive atmosphere of the staff...what I saw and what I heard was 5* by all. They are truly a team who enjoy their jobs. I love seeing this....I used to train Cornell University hotel students in their quest to be GMs in the service industry. read more

Great family place for breakfast we enjoy visiting here often. The food is always great.

I went for breakfast, on 4/25 my food was cold, what bothers me more, was the young serve, we asked for something, and her response was , " I don't have enough hands".... for me that was not a good respond. not so happy with the experience. THank you . read more

The food is always fresh and cooked just the way I asked. My favorite part about the Farmhouse Hash is their roasted tomatoes from Turkey. Our waitress was very sweet. In fact when I asked her about the tomatoes she made the extra effort for me and found out what First Watch uses. I like the ambience as the restaurant can seat many people without making you feel like you're sardined in. This is a breakfast favorite of mine! My only suggestion would be to start a rewards program. read more

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The food was nothing to write home about, the bacon was like eating soft plastic, with hardly any flavor I r, the cold coffee, mint mocha tasted like medicine, and the onions in the cheese omelet was stringy, and tasteless. Iwe would never go back, oh and my man ordered a BLT but got an EGG ON TOAST WITH some bacon and kale instead of lettuce. It didn't look appealing to me and he didn't care for it either. read more

I came here for breakfast and had a good experience overall. The receptionist was friendly and respectful, and the service while ordering was also kind, professional, and attentive. The food was good; however, the home fries were a bit overcooked -- a few pieces were burnt and too crispy to eat. Other than that, the place is very nice and well-organized. read more

First Watch - Skilled Market - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

A fun place to visit with a friend and catch up. The service is consistently good. The food is always tasty (although I usually go at breakfast time). read more

Food is great but they're extremely short staffed and it makes me kinda mad bc I tried working here by applying online and speaking to different managers Whatever Service sucks read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First Watch is a staple for us. Have been to both the North Dale Mabry/Tampa location as well as the St Rte 54/Odessa and, the st Rte 54/Lutz and I can attest that the food and the service are consistently excellent! I love that they offer seasonal menu options, which help keep the menu new and fresh. Speaking of fresh, the ingredients used in all their dishes are always fresh and the side salad dressing is a lemon vinaigrette that is bright and adds a wonderful note to any meal. They don't take reservations but they do use an app that allows you to get in line in advance of your arrival, which we have always had a good experience using. Highly recommended First Watch, they are doing it right! read more

I've been coming here for years and it's always been one of our classic breakfast spots in Tampa, especially when I'm craving pancakes. The service is quick and food is reliable. Today I tried the AM Superfoods Bowl and we split a pancake stack. read more

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Nice restaurant. Awesome food. I usually go to the one on Fowler, but we decided to check out this location. The only thing is that the tables seem a little cramped. The waitress was nice but seemed a little forgetful. We got a coffee pot with fresh coffee, but no cups. When the waitress came with cups, she started to pour our coffee. I looked and the glass was barely filled half way. There was no half and half in the creamer bowl. I asked for that when I realized and was sitting waiting. Hence 4 stars instead of 5. read more

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This is one of our go-to breakfast/brunch spots in the Tampa area. The food is always amazing, we've never ordered something and not enjoyed it...and we've tried a good variation of things from the menu over time. I always love their hash or skillet options, especially when there's a holiday menu out - don't skip on this! The service is always friendly and on point, we consistently feel well taken care of when we dine at First Watch. It's a popular spot and more often than not you'll see people crowded at the door or waiting for a seat, but the wait has never been excruciating enough for us to leave, the staff seems pretty on top of it. The restaurant always looks pretty tidy for how busy it is as well, it gets a bit louder as the restaurant fills up and people are coming and going, but we can always hear our party at our table without disruption, so I'd say it's solid all the way around. read more

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This is my second time coming to this place and I have nothing but positive things to say. Love having brunch on the weekends with friends or girlfriend. Service is quick and food is delicious will be coming here more for aure read more

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Massively overrated. Breakfast potatoes were so underdone they were dry inside, looked like when you cut open a raw potato. Food is ok, server ok, really nothing special. Coffee sucks. Shame! read more

Overall I was satisfied with my visit today. Meals are reasonably priced and the service is great. I had the traditional breakfast and everything was good except the potatoes were a little underdone to my taste. A little more consistency in the potatoes would have been appreciated but not enough to warrant any concern. Was able to make a reservation online so we bypassed the wait when we arrived. Brunch is a busy time so the atmosphere is a little loud and busy. read more

First Watch - The kitchen is busy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Well, when we first got there, they sat us and then no one came over for well over 20 minutes. So they sat us outside and forgot about us... we got sun so that was cool BUUUT..... it was one that we had to wait so long. When someone finally came she was on her job and she did well. The food was good. The coffee was good, they had a lot of different interesting coffees to choose from. I was pleased with the food for sure. read more

First Watch - Frittata Rustica with grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The kids & I always come here on weekends. Weekdays are fine too ! There is outdoor - pet friendly seating. Online check in to save wait time fyi . Go online to join waitlist. Overall 4 stars worthy for food. 5 stars for service. I do recommend this location and other 1st watch to family & friends. read more

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Got a drink. Ordered food. Food came, no drinks. Waited waited waited. Finally got to put in order for drink. Waited waited waited. Just went to the bathroom and filled my water up. It pissed me off so I just told them I want to leave. Guy asked me how is everything, but I'm not sure why, because when I told him it sucked he still just charged me for everything even though I didn't get to eat any of my food. Smug b*** of a host at the front. Probably only way he can cope with working here though so I can't blame him for laughing at FW customers when they get screwed over by the staff. And yes, you can serve mimosas before 11 am in Hillsborough county. Literal ignorant morons, like goddamn, does nobody give a damn about being competent anymore? No. The answer is no. read more

Meet a friend here for breakfast after over a year of not seeing her due to Covid. It is nice that they have outdoor seating, which is where we sat as I had my little Bears with me. The waiter was quick to offer me some water as well as the Bears as we waited for me friend to arrive. We also ordered some Million Dollar Bacon to hold us over, which my girls were very excited for and patiently waited until I'd give them a little. LOL. As it had been so long since I had seen my friend, we sat there mostly talking vs eating and it was nice that the service was not all in our faces about if we needed anything and just let us enjoy each other's company. Sometimes their absence is what is needed. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon, the Bears are a fan! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I come in there for a pick up order. They don't call your name. They put your food on a hook and all the food slides to one side all over the plate then they forget half your order and try to rush you out before you can even check your own order. This is twice in a row. I'm tired of it. Need to tighten up. I pay almost $30 for a breakfast and I don't want it slid down the side of the plate and the fact y'all put the stuff there and don't even call nobody now all the food is cold. I'll take my happy ass back to KeKe's read more

Brunch with my daughter is always great. She's been bugging me to try First Watch with her. My first experience was at a location in Columbus, Ohio. This was my first in Tampa. I know menus are the same. But to me it's all about the. Chef. I had the Traditional Breakfast. Simple. Yet very tasty. My daughter had Tri-Fecta with a slice of French Toast instead of a Pancake. She loved it. And she got a side of Home Fries. Everything came out great and tasted great. If you love hearty breakfast food you will definitely love First Watch. read more

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Great homestyle breakfast with some healthier alternatives added like avocado toast and salads. Service could have been a wee bit better as we were left to sit a little longer than a normal restaurant, but the place was absolutely jam packed on a Friday at 10am. (Which I will never understand.) Super loud inside but also super casual. My daughter liked the fact you can see in the kitchen. read more

Came in for lunch with my friend. Walked in and asked to sit outside. She said to choose anywhere we wanted to sit. The only table that was shady was one that hadn't been cleaned yet. We sat at this table and waited for the hostess to come over. She came over and had an immediate attitude! She placed the menus on another table, said that she'd go get something to clean the table and walked off. We sat there for a good 5 minutes before my friend got up to go get someone and here the hostess comes out the door, almost hitting my friend with the door with no apology. She comes over with the tray and takes away the dishes and walks off. Table still needing to be wiped down. Another staff comes over to wipe off the table. We sit there for another long while before another staff member arrives to take our orders. I ordered the Cobb salad with no bleu cheese crumbles. She even repeated me when I placed the order. Only to have my salad arrive with none other than the bleu cheese crumbles. Nobody ever came back to check on us until we are done and they brought the check. It was separate checks but they put all on one. Had to tell them to split which took some time to get corrected. We were finally able to check out. Lunch took way too long due to slow and disappointing service. My 1 hour lunch break turned into an hour and 30 minutes! Ridiculous. read more

First Watch - Cobb - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food is delicious and the service is very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is that of a great brunch restaurant.

Disappointed in how the food has gone downhill while the prices are outrageous. I placed an online breakfast order today and we are overall very unsatisfied. The portions are extremely small & overpriced. The grits had no flavor at all & the rest of the food was meh. We ordered a side of toast & got a tiny stick for $3.15. read more

First Watch - This is $3.15 worth of 'toast' - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida