This is our go-to place for New Year's Day breakfast. We all had delicious meals. My favorite is always the Farmhouse Skillet with the bacon, avacado and roasted tomatoes. Our waitress was prompt and accurate. Our food came fairly quickly for our party of 6. This tables are nicely spread out so you never feel crowded and I love all the chalkboards announcing what's new on the menu or just reading their daily affirmations. It adds to the ambience. read more

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Today was the first time I ate at this location. The restaurant was clean and huge. There's a ton of variety on the menu. I had decaffeinated iced coffee and a banana almond granola pancake. It was delicious! The pancake was ginormous and hearty. Yum! read more

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We sat out in the patio it was great since we went early and not as hot. The sandwich looks great but the eggs had no salt and pepper and the sausage was super salty and heavy couldn't eat it. read more

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

I love First Watch and though it was my first time at this location, I still feel the same. Today, I tried something different. I had the A.M. Superfood Bowl which came with a slice of toast with almond butter and a bit of sea salt. I also had a side of bacon. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was solid. The place was clean. I look forward to going back. read more

Amazing customer service and OMG the dishes we got were soooooo good. Of course I had my sweet tea with lemon because I'm a southern gal (by the way, it was super fresh and yummy)! Anyway, a must try location because you won't regret it. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga with an upgrade on the seasoned potatoes to million dollar potatoes. Superb!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Ambience and service, no problems. But at this location, I was served possibly the most unsatisfying Classic Eggs Benedict ever. The bread was hard and chewy. One out of two eggs was a dangerous minute or two away from becoming a hard-boiled egg. The hollandaise sauce was runny. And to make it worse, the seasoned potato side was mostly dried out potatoes. The iced coffees were the best part of the meal. And even then, they were slightly too sweet. I don't think I'll be revisiting this location. read more

First Watch - Honey Caramel Crunch and Mint Mocha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Always nice staff here so that's a plus! I would say food size has really decreased in the years and not very try consistent among teller other locations. You want to feel like you get your moneys worth and I didn't feel like that in the last couple visits. Food is decent and million Dallas bacon is the highlight. read more

First Watch - Off the healthy menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

On Saturday morning, we had breakfast at First Watch, one of our favorite restaurant chains. We had breakfast at First Watch before. The restaurant boasts a spacious parking lot with ample parking spaces. However, during peak hours, we had to endure a brief wait of approximately 5-10 minutes before being seated at our table. Nonetheless, the restaurant's ambiance exudes a pleasant and positive atmosphere. Upon arrival, Tori, our server, greeted us warmly and provided us with menus and water. After perusing the drink options, we decided on the Kale Tonic and Mint Mocha Iced Coffee. For breakfast, we ordered the Chickichanga with a side of toast and Fritta Rustica. Our drinks arrived promptly, and the Kale Tonic was a delightful and healthy way to begin the day. The Mint Mocha Iced Coffee was delicious, although a bit sweet for our taste. We had to wait around 15-20 minutes before our breakfast plates were served. Initially, we had the scrumptious Chickichanga which had been cooked perfectly and made for a great breakfast dish. Following that, we tried the Fritta Rustica which was also fantastic, with a delicious and impressive omelette. Our weekend got off to a great start with a delicious breakfast that we thoroughly enjoyed. read more

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Pros: Food quality- I ordered my standard 2 pancakes and they were equivalent to the Fowler location in terms of size, taste, and freshness. Speed: I was placed at a table quickly, and I got my food and bill pretty quickly. Cons The table was not thoroughly wiped down. There was syrup in a few spots on the table. Also, the creamer container was almost empty and there was no attempt to refill it. Normally, I wouldn't care, but since I ordered coffee, I was dismayed. I did not get a carafe of tap water which they usually do at Fowler without asking. Misc: The building has vaulted ceilings which differentiates it from other FW. It seems to exacerbate the noise levels due to the wood floors though. At 75% capacity, it sounded louder than you would think. Overall: A good First Watch experience with some hiccups read more

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The staff was above average and overall pleasant. The food was good as it normally is but... the coffee is well below average. I have noticed the bland coffee the last several visits and am posting in hopes of improvement. read more

Everytime I go here they always mess up my order and not just one time but multiple times. When I call to let them know my order was wrong, I spoke with a gentleman named "Leo" and instead of trying to make it right he had the worst customer service skills! I would not recommend to come here because of the bad service. read more

Open 7 AM till 2:30 PM daily, this is one of the few chain restaurants I don't have to be dragged to! Any First Watch you visit offers FRESH, HIGH QUALITY INGREDIENTS. That's why I like First Watch. It exceeds most others in taste. The menu is eclectic & the service is generally standard. I've never had less than very good service @ any location-- & there are 445 locations throughout 28 states! Our waitress Saphia was spot-on-- thank you:) Whether you want vegetarian, vegan, or Gluten-free dishes, you'll find them here. (Ask your server for info on vegan modifications.) There is always a SEASONAL MENU. Three Fall menu food examples would be the Butternut Squash Bisque, Brisket Corned Beef Hash, & Caramel Crunch Cinnamon Roll. SEE MENU PIC. Do sign up online to receive emails that will update you on new menu items. One of my favorite daily offerings is the thick-sliced, grain bread baked locally; it is EXCELLENT. (Buy a loaf to take home:) There are recyclable containers for any leftovers you wish to take along. This location opened in early April 2021. It's a smaller building, yet it still lacks the customers the one on Bruce B. Downs near County Line Road enjoys. Due to that fact, you need not worry about a long wait. Of course, patrons may phone ahead to hold their place in line. We arrived @ 9:30 AM on Labor Day & were seated immediately. (The restaurant was never @ full capacity during our visit.) ON THE REGULAR MENU, you'll find these CATEGORIES: Classic Favorites, Seasonal, Juice Bar, The Healthier Side, Egg-sclusives, Omelets & Fritattas, From the Griddle, Power Bowls, Salads, Sandwiches, Kids, & Sides and Beverages. Not even the "Classic Favorites" are truly traditional; there's a CREATIVITY here that is lacking @ most restaurants, especially chains. Our three breakfast entrees were all EXCELLENT. Our entrees included The $11.99 Elevated Egg w/ seasoned potatoes, Avocado Toast (w/ eggs) @ $11.79, & The Works (Omelet) @ $12.29. The $2.99 loaded Blueberry Muffin (that I requested grilled) was also EXCELLENT. See pics! Unfortunately, the ACOUSTICS were not excellent. This was the loudest First Watch I've visited! It was uncomfortable holding a quality conversation w/ friends. (The noise level will likely keep me away; I'd rather sit & wait for a table @ another First Watch location than have my ears bombarded w/ loud noises.) MORE INSULATION, PLEASE! However, there is a front, covered patio (see pics); on good weather days, it may be preferable. Gift cards are available @ every location & online. There's also a hardcover First Watch recipe book available @ the check-in counter (& online). Delivery is also available-- Uber Eats, DOORDASH, & Google. FIRST WATCH TRIVIA, ANYONE? The restaurant welcomes "each season into the First Watch menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the sun." In other words, foods/ ingredients on the menu are purchased from where they grow best during different times of the year. Will I return? -- ALWAYS, but to other First Watch locations where I can better converse with the people in my party. But don't let my opinion stop you-- definitely give this new location a try, especially if you dont want to wait for a table. read more

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My wife and I came in for breakfast on Sunday morning. I was surprised we got seated right away, I waitress was energetic and fun, made us feel welcome. I had corn-beef hash and eggs. I can't recall what my wife had, but we were both happy with our food and the service, always a good place for us read more

This particular First Watch location is a good representation of the brand. First Watch is part of the trend to offer an elevated option for breakfast than the once norm of a greasy spoon diner or luncheonette. First Watch also serves lunch, though I can say that I have not had lunch here or at any of their locations. First Watch also offers healthy options, as well as the usual breakfast options. I had an omelet and let's be honest, you can't go wrong with an omelet. First Watch has grown from a single location in Pacific Grove, California to over four hundred locations in twenty-eight states. First Watch was started in 1983 by Ken Pendery and John Sullivan after the two left the Le Peep restaurant chain. All in all, my experience at First Watch was an overall positive experience. The staff was friendly and professional, my breakfast was good and I walked out overall satisfied. read more

I was in today and ordered honey pecan salad I requested substitute with slice turkey instead of chicken. What I got was salad with turkey sausage. My server promptly returned food. Second attempt... I got salad with turkey. However no bacon. No avocado. My server said " I'll bring it and you can add it" I asked for my tab for my iced tea. And I left. Sadly there is a team A that comes in and a team B that comes in. Unfortunately I got team C. This location is hit or miss. Unfortunately we love the location but staff on team B or C need further training. read more

We sat for a GOOD 15 minutes after the hostess seated us before anyone acknowledged us. New patrons were sat after us and got drinks. It took me getting up to go ask the hostess why no one had been with us yet for someone to come over to our table. I get being busy on a Saturday morning, but it wasn't THAT busy. Several servers walked right past us and didn't say a thing. Outside of that, the food was ok. We've always loved coming to First Watch, but I don't think I'll visit this particular location again. read more

My husband and I have been coming here consistently for the last 3 months. At least 2/3 times a month for breakfast. My husband's favorite breakfast spot! We have yet to have a bad experience. Our servers are always attentive. The food it always good. Our food always come out quickly. One time I forgot to tell my server I wanted egg whites for my omelette. I ran to the back where she was and asked to be changed. She was more than happy to make the change- even said it was no problem. I'm sure the kitchen had already started with my order. The Million Dollar bacon is a MUST! The works omelette is great! Not a fan of their house jam. Potatoes are tasty. We also had the read more

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Things I enjoyed - The restaurant itself is beautiful The plates look really nice The presentation of the food was nice The wait for a table was short, 10 minutes Things that needed improvement - The scrambled eggs were thin small pieces and they were over cooked. You could see burnt marks and the over all texture wasn't good due to this. The food is overpriced and the way the menu is set up forces you to spend more. I wanted a plate that came with a pancake but there was only one plate, the tri fecha. I wanted to try something else but I didn't want to have to pay $15 for a plate plus another $10 ish for a pancake. The wait for the food was over 50 minutes. Ridiculous. This has always been the case at every First Watch I've ever gone to. Our server stoped by our table maybe 3 times. She never apologized for the wait. She'd be gone for long periods of time and we were just left wondering where our food was. The coffee is fake- I asked our server for a recommendation on an iced coffee and she said the coffee at first watch is no good because it's not real coffee. I'm pretty sure she wasn't supposed to say that and I thought I liked the coffee there but hearing this made me question the iced coffee and the price for the coffee. At least she was being honest. My fiancé asked for a bowl with several modifications because she is lactose intolerant. When it finally came 50+ minuets later, It still had cheese and eggs even though she asked for no eggs and cheese. The bowl was also missing bacon, the honey BACON Brussels hash bowl had NO bacon. You'd think if it's in the name of the bowl it would have it but someone must have dropped the ball. My fiancé was scared to say anything because she didn't want to wait another 50+ minute for a new bowl made correctly. So she just ate around the ingredients she asked to have removed and by doing so left half the bowl uneaten. She wasn't even full when we left the restaurant. Over all thoughts - First watch is over rated and over priced I would've had a better experience for half the price at Waffle House After two bad visits to first watch, I think I'm done with going to first watch. Not worth my time or money. I paid over $50 for breakfast for 2. It's theft. read more

I normally love First Watch but if this was my first time eating there I would never go back. I was there about a week ago on a Friday at about 1130-12. I ordered the traditional breakfast, as that's my go to and got a fruit bowl instead of eggs since I don't eat eggs, the fruit they brought me looked like it was for a little kid. It wasn't their normal mixed fruit it was just chopped up strawberries and bananas. I also ordered bacon with my breakfast and asked for it crispy. First they brought me sausage and I told the lady it was supposed to be crispy bacon, she then brings me out bacon that was barely cooked and was literally cold. So I asked once again for crispy bacon, the waitress then brings out burnt bacon that looks like it was cooked in the microwave. When she brought me the bacon she said I know it's burnt I'm sorry. The bacon wasn't even edible, it tasted burnt. Needless to say I was over it at this point and just returned the whole meal. The only right thing they had with my order was the morning mediation juice I ordered. There was no excuse for my bacon to first be cold and then overcooked and burnt, it should've never been served, I would be embarrassed to even bring that out to someone. If I could give this visit zero stars I would. This picture doesn't even do it justice how bad both the bacons they brought me were. read more

First Watch - Cold bacon then burnt bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

With all due respect I am very disappointed at your service. It is very lousy to post a number to order online, if you are not going to answer the phone. read more

Good morning everyone Sunday for me is breakfast and I like to make a big deal of it LOL period growing up in New York City with no money my mom would always make a huge breakfast for the family . I decided I wanted something rich and decadent and I've been to this first watch many times I know the menu inside and out, but today I tried this thing they have called chickenchanga. It hits the spot . Perfect size the sauce they have I believe is called Veracruz sauce delicious with a little bit of spice if you can deal with it. With some rustic potatoes which were okay but the main focus was the wrap and a side of fruits. The acid of the fruit helped. Make sure to ask for a sharper knife as you would need to cut through the wrap makes it easier to eat it. Again very live surroundings kinda loud if you're okay with that. Let me know what you guys think? read more

First Watch - Sour cream on top, make sure to spread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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What's there not to live about a First Watch. Staff is always attentive and friendly despite this specific location being probably one of the busiest in the area. The "wait in line" option has always been extremely helpful and I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes when I use it. Livinggg for the fact they offer "grown up drinks" here now. Can't go wrong when ordering the waffle with the amazing berry compote. Farmhouse skillet is always another good choice, oh and let's not forget the grits because they're everything you never knew you needed. Farmhouse decor/vibes. One of my fave places honestly to grab a breakfast bite. read more

The Hunter's Village First Watch is exceptional! We used them to cater our Teacher Appreciation Week and from beginning to end they were excellent! GM Taylor was excited to help our school and made excellent menu recommendations, he was thorough, and even came through quickly at the last minute when we needed more food. I would highly recommend this be your next breakfast or brunch spot as they care not just about their customers, but the community. read more

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My favorite breakfast spot!! My go-to now is the waffle or blueberry muffin, an order of the million dollar bacon and the PURPLE HAZE drink!! The BEST drink everrr!! I get so sad when they close at 2 and I didn't get my purple haze. read more

Like always it was great. Delicious food, service was outstanding. I love the ambience, it's so spacious waiting time was only 15 min. On a Sunday. Thank you for the service. Will be back!! read more

When we showed up, they said it would take a while because they had 3 big tables that were just setted. No problem, waited 20 or 25 minutes for food. When they brought out the food, it was cold. The waitress said it would take another 15 mins to remake the food. No manager follow up, no apologies. Horrible way to start your day. read more

I hate to do this but this place needs some work on their customer service. Last two times we have come here it has been a really bad experience. Last time it was our server that was bad and rude and this time it was the kitchen that was the problem. Our food took over 1 hr to come out. And when the food came out it was cold. When I when to pay I told the cashiers, their answer was a very arrogant: "well everyone wants to come here for lunch". That's it for me. We spent $89 last time for 3 adults and a child and this time $75. I get food prices are super expensive, but that is pretty good coin to get crappy service. And if they don't care about people not coming back, we'll the we will find another place for Sunday brunch. Julio read more

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

Ecstatic to have a breakfast place in New Tampa with outside seating. Die hard fan of sister location in Wesley Chapel which is a further travel. Pros: continues the tradition of hot and tasty meals with a rotation of new items. Cons: after being a guest here more than half a dozen times, kitchen staff has trouble with menu add on or exceptions... small items like ketchup or a side of dressing are continually missed. You end up waiting until your server appears again and then waiting again until they slowly return, more often than not half way through your meal. Suggestions: ensure staff who deliver your meal verify all is as requested on the ticket. Otherwise will go back to Wesley Chapel location who never miss a beat. Thanks read more

We went to their soft opening this weekend. Everything was very smooth. The decor inside is similar to the newer restaurants but has a little bit more of a farm vibe. There is also seating outside, all covered. Staff were all very friendly and the food was so delicious. We got the million dollar bacon (specials menu), Bacado omelette, and the roast beef sandwich. We will definitely be back! read more

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Best breakfast options including healthy options. I also really enjoy the seasonal menu and trying the new things. They have really good pressed juice health drinks highly recommended with a coffee and breakfast of your choice. read more

I want to love First Watch, and I have dined here quite a few times but there are few things that could make it better.. sometimes the service is just weak, the hostesses have a blah attitude or seem stressed.. there also seems to be a need for one more server, I always see my server serving all over the dining room, but a lot of workers in the kitchen? And the quality of the food is inconsistent. The picture I included was a good plate, I went back a few days later and the gravy I received was lacking! Also the silverware is always dirty. The inside is well decorated and seems pretty clean, and nothing about the place is really bad so thats why I go back! read more

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

Food was exceptionally delicious I had my kids and grandkids with me. They were 1st timers to F.W. And, absolutely loved it! Avo read more

Horrible service! Horrible presentation and good itself tastes weird! Today was my last time having food in this restaurant.

The only items listed as gluten free are the power bowls. I got the power breakfast quinoa bowl and it was ok, I did not get sick but I took my glutenese pill before eating. They may have a separate gluten free menu but they were busy and I never got one. I will say I wouldn't eat here of my own choosing, my first set of silverware was dirty & a huge risk for cross. I took a chance and got lucky but would probably just get a coffee if I had to go here again. read more

They are proud of their food and it is overpriced IMNSHO for what you get. I really hate to dis a local company but, look elsewhere.

Simple breakfast, two eggs, home fries, bacon, toast, coffee. Home fries not cooked, but warm; eggs cold, but cooked. Waitress never came by to ask how food was. Newly opened but not ready for prime time. read more

I love and visit first watch frequently. Ordering from this new location was actually an accident. It was prepared on time and the lady at the front was nice. However, almost all my potatoes were burnt and my pancake was over cooked. The pancake could have been worse, it tasted pretty good but I can compare to previous experiences that it was left a little too long cooking. The potatoes are just pure disappointment. I don't know who packed this and thought it was actually okay to send it out. I guarantee this wouldn't have occurred if I would have dined in. & Although this location is closer to where I live, I'll continue going to the location by Wiregrass mall. Never had this issue before. read more

First Watch - Multigrain chocolate chip pancake. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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We love this place. It is our go-to brunch restaurant. For years, I took my kids on Saturdays to the Wesley Chapel location. I was thrilled when this location opened. My daughter is an adult now, but we still meet here for mother-daughter day. I adore their Parmesan crusted bread. My daughter craves their pancakes. read more

Okay - the food is excellent and the service is good. However, what really brought the rating down is the NOISE. It's so LOUD that at 2/3rd full, it sounds about as loud as a high school basketball game inside! The open concept kitchen didn't help with the sound either (I had a nice view of the water softener (?), soda syrup boxes and brooms). There is no sound deadening anywhere - no wonder the order was missing items - how can the servers hear anything? Having a conversation is very difficult if not impossible. Again, the food is great but this is the equivalent of eating inside a cargo container with the corrugated wall treatments. Let the diner beware... read more

Very good food joint, the food gets a bit boring when you're a regular like myself so I do hope they shake up the menu a bit!