Met my friend here for brunch on a Saturday. I've been wanting to try out First Watch for a while but finally just got around to it. Be warned that parking is limited for the restaurant...I had to drive around a few times to find a spot. This location is right in ASU land so expect it to be busy with college patrons. Our wait was about 20 minutes but they have a very organized way for managing the crowd. It's a modern style place with indoor and outdoor patio seating options. Once we were seated, service was excellent. Our server was very humble and kind. The food was sent out in a timely manner and it was delicious. You can taste that it's made to order with fresh ingredients. We felt attended to and also not pressured to rush our meal so we could talk leisurely. Really enjoyed this place! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse hash - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Pretty good brunch spot! I like how the meals feel healthy and fresh, as opposed to greasy diner breakfast food. The waffle and the mimosa were great! Eggs just average. One of our friends really loves the kale spritzer drink, would definitely recommend that! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

On our tour of the West (coming home from Seattle), we had a layover in Phoenix. So called my buddy Mark to pick us up a the airport and headed over to The First Watch. Since we got up early that morning with only a cup of coffee, I ordered the Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl (quinoa, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale, Parmesan, lemon white balsamic dressing and EVOO topped with two basted cage-free eggs). When I say it was delicious, it really was. I'd definitely order again. read more

First Watch - Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

We had a great experience at First Watch today. Isaac was incredibly welcoming and attentive, and we felt very well taken care of. Thank you for the warm and friendly service! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My bf and I stumbled upon this little brunch spot and OH MY WORLD. It is SO freaken good! We sat outside bc we didn't want to wait for indoor seating (we were hangryyy). It was pleasant outside and very clean. We also got so lucky bc Brooke was our server and she is such a sweet, happy, charming, and fun person! I loved her energy! She made the whole experience even better. I got the avocado toast with a side of regular bacon. It also came with two over easy steamed eggs (sounds weird but I loved it). The amount of cado they give you is so generous. It had a lemony hue to it which was divine. Bacon was crispy and also a generous amount. My bf got the carne asada hash which was a huge portion with eggs. He added a side of Millionaire Maple Bacon. Holy smokes. Delish! My absolute favorite was the juiced beverage I got. I forget what I was called. Morning Meditation? It was magenta and orange in color and tasted like literal heaven. Get it!!! When we left, the hostess gave us a buy one get one free entree for our next visit. We fly back to Tempe in a few weeks so we will definitely be going! I'm salivating just thinking about it. Thank you all for such a great experience! read more

The first time I went, their mobile payment option charged me twice, then said nothing went through and to pay via my server. Then my server told me to pay at the front. I was out $100. They said they'd refund the two transactions that "didn't go through." They did after a week. They did offer me a buy one get one coupon which was nice. Still, I could not imagine the embarrassment someone would have if they were not in a position to pay $100 for a $12 omelette. I ordered no bacon on this omelette. There was one singular triangle of bacon right on the center of my plate when the server served it. Just why? What kind of message are you sending me by putting one easily removable, yet contaminating piece of bacon on my no bacon omelette. The food's taste was good but it came out just warm and not hot. What a waste of an hour and an annoyance to have my money tied up for a week. I went again. I asked if they could do an omelette without any cooking oil. Server says she'll ask the chef, comes back and says "was that enough time to decide?" I ask again and she runs off and asks this time. They cannot. Come on guys, you're supposed to be pros. Get some stainless steel going. I ordered an omelette no cheese to compensate for the calories, and they served it with no garnish! Like really guys you couldn't make my ham and Gruyère no Gruyère at least look like it's not 3 eggs with bologna in between. Also it was just lukewarm again. Good job on the mixed greens and toast. I did get sat quickly as a party of one which I appreciated, and all of my friends have said good things about the place. The server on my first trip was great, holly I think was her name. Taste 9/10 Order accuracy and delivery 1/10 Service 6/10 Kitchen talent 4/10 Good recipes, poor staff. read more

Went with the family, service was slow and the wait staff would forget little things that would keep us going on about out meal.. cuterly, addons just items. We ended eating our appetizer as our dessert. For the amount, the ambience was ok, but the food was lackluster to match. read more

I recommend putting your name down on the waitlist before coming because our wait ended up being only 5 mins during brunch time on Easter Sunday! Food was yummy, fast, and service was good. More space inside than it looks, nice booth seats, I would recommend everyone to try this place. I was pleasantly surprised but not a 5 star because nothing wow'd me. read more

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Good for the late breakfast; need to go back soon to try the pancakes. I had a basic breakfast, coffee was good & juice was fresh

We had an awesome experience which was only made exceptional by our beautiful and lovely server Yohana. She was attentive without being annoying and friendly while still being professional. The food was excellent and worth every penny spent. The ambiance was perfect for a Sunday brunch. Parking was a bit of a challenge but not a big deal. Will definitely be back the next time we are in the area. read more

It's all about the drinks and French toast. We've been here a few times and the food is delicious.

Mmmmm, high ratings but why? Placed an order and waited 50 minutes!!! I ordered California benedict with ham and my order came out wrong (was missing an avocado). I would hope in 50 minutes you would at least get the order right, but no.. I did not feel like waiting another 50 minutes for order to be remade, so I just asked for avocado on the side. Not impressed read more

Location: Downtown Tempe, Next to Chick filet and across from Chase Building Parking: Free parking in the back Service: Friendly and Efficient Ambiance: Modern casual What we ordered: Trifecta-Belgian waffle, crispy bacon, eggs over easy-5/5 Green Chile Hash-5/5 Great breakfast vibe! We will definitely return. read more

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The food is amazing I got the trifecta and finished it without saying a word. I also got an iced coffee and it legit tastes like coffee ice cream, it's so good. Service is amazing and the ambiance is super nice and chill. good music too. read more

First Watch - Trifecta - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I came here today with a friend for some brunch. From the first time I saw down to the final to go box, our server Bryan was truly amazing. He had an upbeat personality, he was personable, he was attentive, he made a point to provide the best customer service and experience overall. The menu options were varied and so many things looked pretty good. I got the traditional breakfast with meat for my meal. I chose two eggs over medium, chicken sausage, potatoes, and gluten free toast preserves. Everything was cooked very well and tasted wonderful. The plating of the food and the garnishing was spot on as well. The bacon pictured was an appetizer/side my friend ordered. I tried a piece of it and it was pretty tasty. I can see why it's a hit with the customers. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a well worth it breakfast/brunch place. read more

First Watch - The Traditional Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Had a terrible waitress! So busy making sure her hair was perfect! No water, had to ask for more coffee, food was good as usual, another waitress removed our finished plates. Had to ask for our bill as she was no where to b found..... no tip for you! Three stars were for food....none for waitress...none! read more

We've been to this location many times. The service has always been fantastic. The quality of the bacon and sausage is very good. The eggs are of average quality and on the small side. This time I ordered something different than I usually do. I've admired their large multi-grain pancakes from afar a few times. I was amazed by how large and healthy they looked as they passed by my table. So I decided to take the plunge. I was more than disappointed when delivered. It seems shrink-flation has reared its ugly head here. On top of that it wasn't fully cooked. It was grainy, and not from the whole grain. Otherwise we had a decent breakfast considering the pancake. read more

First Watch - Multi-grain pancake. - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This is a nice place. The parking lot is unbearably tiny so be prepared to park far and walk if you're going on anytime on the weekend. Thankfully, even though we had to park far away, the place wasn't as packed as we thought. We arrived around 9:20 on a Saturday and were seated immediately. The service is super friendly and super quick :) I ordered the sunrise granola bowl and my bestie ordered the elevated egg sandwich. To be frank, I feel like there's only so much you can do with a greek yogurt bowl with granola and fruit on top, and they delivered on their end. There was PLENTY of granola and it was nice and crunchy. The only thing I didn't prefer were the pineapple and melon? (I think it was honeydew); they must've not been ripe enough cause after one piece, I was done trying those. However, the blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries were just right. The side blueberry muffin was good, nothing special. The bestie liked her egg sandwich and it looked delicious on my end. Our waitress got us our checks super quickly. And I also like their pay at the counter system because then I don't feel weird paying in cash if someone else is paying with their card at the table, so I was able to use up some cash. Overall, a nice experience. They sure have a lot on their menu, so there's definitely something for everyone. read more

First Watch - The Elevated Egg Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Our family went here for breakfast. It was fantastic! We got a variety of things but everything was great. I would definitely recommend going here! read more

I've been to First Watch so many times, and each time it is just as good as the last! The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict is a new dish for me! The crunchy ciabatta is the base for the smoked salmon, onions, tomatoes, two poached eggs, and creamy hollandaise sauce. Served with a side of roasted seasoned potatoes, which are my favorite! The Farmhouse skillet is still my favorite meal I've had from them! One thing about First Watch that always makes me love it more is their speciality drinks. The Kale Tonic (year-round) and the Blue Booster (seasonal) are my favorite! I tried their current seasonal drink, Watermelon Wakeup, which is watermelon, pineapple, lime, and mint! read more

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Reviews did not measure up at all. Terribly average breakfast place with long wait times. What is this plague of sub average brunch food spots?? Took 30-40 min to get our food. Super busy when we came in, which gave me some hope that it would be a worthwhile wait, but the experience just wasn't worth it. Parking can be a hassle, I'd recommend taking public transit if you can. Chile Chorizo - Pretty good omelette, over salted potatoes. Seems like it was sitting out for a while, because it was room temperature by the time it got to our table. Iced coffee - I thought I'd be getting it black since the menu didn't indicate otherwise, but it comes with creamer and sugar already in it. Can't appreciate as someone lactose intolerant I feel as if brunch chains like First Watch are taking over the food scene somehow with mediocre food and nothing new to offer. There are better, smaller cafes with much better dining experiences in Tempe. read more

Awful. Ordered via DoorDash. No issues with delivery or DD. Ordered an Elevated Egg Sandwich with bacon and bacon was still partially raw on underside of both pieces, compromising the whole sandwich, so I had to toss. Also the egg was not prepared well - I don't like that it sits an inch + beyond the bun you're using which makes for an odd presentation and bite. Use egg rings or get larger buns. Thanks for ruining my breakfast today. read more

This visit was a reminder that going out to eat on holidays can be challenging. Mother's Day afternoon at a place known for upscale brunch, it was packed. We were seated quickly but waited a while for a server. It became obvious that the entire staff had been overwhelmed on one of the busiest days of the year. Orders placed, food served and we left after closing time (2:30). We all survived. All things considered, we will return, just not on a holiday. read more

I ordered the Tri-fecta breakfast with the carrot cake pancake. It was absolutely delicious!! All of the food coming out looked amazing. One person in my group order the Tres Leches Strawberry French toast and that was out of this world. Great service and atmosphere. I would recommend going! read more

First Watch - Tri-fecta with a carrot cake pancake - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Their food is consistently wonderful. We've ordered take out from here multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. Love their biscuits and gravy and the market hash is divine. read more

OMG! This place was amazing! Everyone that worked there was nice and friendly. The waitress made some great breakfast suggestions that we both loved. It's a cute little place that had a "country" chic feel. Nice place to have great filling breakfast before the busy day gets started. read more

Upon entering I had to give my name and phone number for our table- this was different but I understand they wanted to make sure everything was great for their surveys. The place is very casual and clean, a typical brunch place. I'm sure on the weekends this place is packed and the parking would be horrible but we came on a weekday. They have a a huge menu and lots to chose from. Our waitress was attentive, friendly and knew her menu. I went with the most popular item the server recommended and I was very happy. The Chickichanga was amazing, good flavors. The chicken wasn't dry. Some bomb green chili on this would make this meal perfect. This comes with potatoes, or fruits or some greens. The fruits was fresh. Had to order the chorizo omelet as well cause the Chickichanga portion is smaller than expected. (Maybe they should adjust the menu and offer two or one for the order - just a suggestion. I heard this place is known for their juices so I def need to try it next time in the Colorado locations! read more

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Super busy breakfast spot. The experience and service was great but the food was very average. I ordered the pumpkin pancake combo. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin pancake meal - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

The service was excellent. Dane, our server was very nice and funny I recommend this place. read more

First Watch - Is classic eggs benedict....the best. - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This location specifically I Would give one star but the food was decent and it filled me up. Every other location I've been to has been AMAZING. Usually first watch is really good. But I've never been to the Tempe location. First off we had an appetizer, which they forgot to bring the sides for until our main course was out, and our appetizer was cold. We got a 'sorry!' But no accommodations. My partners hollandaise sauce was different than mine, they were both bland, but his had more flavor. there's a new guy being trained in the kitchen and we are the test subjects apparently; my potatoes were more seasoned and crispy than his. He hardly ate a third of his food, just trying to be polite. It was visibly a different plate than mine although we basically ordered the same thing. Why is there no consistency? Why is a tables food being made separate? they refused to put extra gravy when I had asked, and then charged me an extra 60% on top of my meal for more gravy. It's ridiculous to spend $50 on a meal for 2 people with 2 waters and only have enough gravy for half a biscuit and have to be charged 60% of the order cost just to have enough gravy for the order. I've been cooking for 12 years, I know what goes on back there and this was a terrible experience and should have been noticed by several of the staff since we were only one of the couple tables seated in the establishment. When asked about this, we received 10% off. I didn't argue, I'll just leave a review and let people know that the Tempe location isn't it. Try any first watch in Phoenix! The service has been utterly amazing and any other location!!! Why are they so skimpy and cheap here?! read more

First things first is food was pretty good and good portions. I love First Watch and haven't tried this location yet so we were satisfied with that. However our server did not smile at us ONCE which is kind of ridiculous. Her when she took our order :/ Her when she dropped off our food :/ Her when she grabbed us a box :/ Her when she dropped off the check :/ I honestly laughed because how can one be so upset working a job she signed up for. It's okay though I get it people have their days, I felt we were being nice and relaxed so no idea why we didn't get one smile or any ounce of kindness. I'll be praying for her read more

Love First Watch but today we had the worst dining experience EVER! Jessica was the most unfriendly, surly waitress we have ever encountered. While we were eating, they literally turned OFF the lights in the restaurant exactly at 2:30 p.m. (closing time). Now we all know they still had a lot of cleaning to do but we were left in the dark to eat our last few remaining bites of food (I had to use the flashlight on my phone to see my food). We have NEVER experienced this at ANY restaurant in our lives. Jessica started defending what happened and argued with us. When I told her that she shouldn't be in the business, she started yelling at me and went into the kitchen cussing (f--- word) and screaming. She seriously needs to be terminated immediately! We love First Watch and eat at this location and others in the area quite often. But this was the worse dining experience of our lives...from the moment we walked in the door (Jessica's unfriendly, unwelcoming attitude) until we left. The manager did take care of our bill and gave us a gift card. He tried to make things right, but we will probably never go back to this location again. read more

We stopped by this place on our way out of town. Great spot for brunch with a lot of options and seasonal specials. I'm a vegetarian and there were plenty of options for me to choose from. Service was wonderful from start to finish and prices were reasonable. I got the half salad and half sandwich. Very flavorful. The Lavender Haze drink was not very good and I wouldn't recommend. read more

First Watch - Lavender haze - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I loved coming here! Our server was so nice and did a lot of check-ins at our table. The food was delicious. It is a longer wait, so make sure to arrive early to put your name on the list! read more

Honestly I've never felt the need to write a review... but this was the worst experience I've ever had at First Watch. They value quick service over quality. Our server, Austin, was very quick. When we received our food is was honestly rather cold, like it had sat out, but we were really hungry and didn't feel like waiting any longer. The coffee tasted watered down, and as I was taking my last bite of food I found a hair. I will not be back and was disappointed. read more

Love the food!! Service was excellent and fast! Loved the environment. Service was attentive and helpful

There was a small mix up when we had first arrived and initially I was not happy. Th manager oversaw the situation and immediately acted upon it as well as one of his waitresses who was also very polite. We were accommodated so nicely by both and were given apologies and the mix up was resolved instantly. Not only that, the food was out of this world. If there's one thing on the menu you NEED to order, it is the lemon ricotta pancakes. They melt in your mouth! Add the sangria with it too and it's such a perfect combo. The service was fast and we were definitely taken care of that day. Absolutely beautiful place, nearby areas for you to walk off your food. read more

This place was fantastic. The cornbread was to die for. Then the lavender French toast was heaven. I've been having dreams about that French toast . read more

Best dining experience I've had in a long time. Marisa was a phenomenal server!! Not to mention the hosts at the front being so welcoming and helpful Dan, Darrel, and everyone I interacted with. You could tell the team worked together to provide a great ambiance for all guests. Food, service, and smiles. WOW. read more

First Watch - Avocado toast and kale tonic! - Cafes Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Great food, good service, horrible parking situation. Many good menu choices all prepared well. Had the shrimp and grits and the breakfast sandwich this time, both very good. Don't know if I'll be back because there's never anywhere to park in the back or on the street. Had to park three blocks away and walk there when it was 112°. Not fun read more