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3.9 (382 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Omelette with home fries and gluten free bread
Anna S.

I was in the area and craving breakfast food so I decided to give First Watch a whirl. It's a local chain that boasts about fresh eggs and freshly squeezed juices. The menu is absolutely enormous and the interior lacks character and charm with uncomfortable bench seating and scarce decor. I opted for an omelette which came with pepper jack cheese, bacon, pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream. The description was unclear about whether it came with home fries and bread or the option of either home fries or bread. When I asked our server about this, he gave me a mixed response and seemed confused himself. I told him IF it comes with bread, I'll need the gluten free option which ended up being pretty good. My boyfriend got the blueberry pancake which he seemed to love. He also got a side of their "million dollar bacon" and "the works" omelette. There was some more confusion from our server who thought he wanted to sub the bacon in the omelette for the million dollar bacon but he ended up asking for our clarification before any mistakes were made. My omelette came out first and it was dry and overcooked. Definitely not a fluffy omelette and the half a spoonful of sour cream wasn't helping. The home fries were SO salty and that's coming from someone who has a savory palate. I couldn't finish them. My boyfriend's omelete came out and was a lighter, different color and looked a lot fluffier which makes me think mine was kept on the skillet too long. The million dollar bacon was just bacon covered in maple syrup. It was so disappointing and definitely not worth the almost $7 for 4 pieces. We had to chase our server down for our check in the end. Our meal ended up being over $50 for the two of us. Considering the quality of the food and service, I wouldn't say it was worth it. This is the kind of place that pretends its "farm fresh" but really is the same quality as IHOP at a slightly more expensive price.

Tangerine Dream - delicious Creamsicle flavor
Adam K.

Tasty brunch. The place gets packed and noisy and we definitely contributed to the chaos with five kids and three adults. Our waitress was patient and able to score us a booster seat for the one toddler. It's a brunch place with lots of options, including some swanky juices and smoothies. I got the seasonal Tangerine Dream which was like a delightful creamsicle - would get again. The kiddos destroyed their pancakes and eggs (Child #1 has never met a fried egg he didn't love). I enjoyed the Farmhouse Hash, which seemed like a safe bet and it didn't disappoint. Maybe next time I'll try the Market Hash, which is a little more vegetable-forward and less potato-focused. This was a good mid-point to meet some friends and I'm not in Hunt Valley often, but I would definitely come back.

Morning Meditation
CJ T.

On each return this place gets better and better. Quick service. Servers with a smile. Delicious Morning Meditation drink and scrumptious Barbacoa Chilaquiles. I will return.

Smitha M.

The food is delicious, I highly recommend the giant blueberry pancakes! We were seated pretty quickly and the staff are friendly and helpful. It's a busy eatery, good place to grab a brunch and catch up with family. The one downside was I felt that we were rushed quickly out of our table, threw the vibes off a little bit. Nonetheless, I look forward to coming back for another coffee appointment!

I asked for chicken and rice soup but got this. Don't know what soup this was but it was good
Jamie F.

Went to the Timonium location for lunch. And they were extremely friendly. Although they gave me the wrong soup, that soup was really good. I will be going back again for the soup and sandwich deal. It's a reasonable price and very fulfilling.

The Works
Mark J.

They give you a carafe of coffee for the table when you get a coffee. Love this! Big coffee guy and I never have to wait for refills. Deep kids menu with a coloring sheet. #Win. My meat omelette was on point. Only knock was my wife's Eggs Benny hollandaise was too lemonade forward for her (and I agreed). But overall, Awesome service and food, will firm back.

The Traditional Breakfast
Tee T.

First time at the Timonium location and it is #PickyApproved I would also visit again. Customer Service-This location was slightly busy. When I arrived no one was at the register to seat me, it took a while to get seated. Once we were seated it took 15 minutes for someone to come over and take our drink order. Our server didn't realize that somewhere was in her area, asked us if anyone had been over to take our order. We responded no and then our drink order was taken. We were given additional time to view the menu as it's been a while but, I had to flag her down when we were ready. Our server was nice and pleasant. I wish we had the opportunity to get refills for our drinks or the option to be offered something else while we waited for our meal to be served and when it was served. Overall, it was still a good experience but the attentiveness could have been better. Food-The Traditional Breakfast w/ side of Fresh Fruit I love a good breakfast; this was my first time ordering the traditional breakfast. The multi-grain bread was delicious, toasted light and perfect. it also came with breakfast potatoes with onions, scrambled eggs (I added cheese), and a plethora of options for breakfast meats, I opted for bacon (requested it to be crispy). The side of fruit came with pineapple, honeydew, and grapes which was delicious and all the fruit was sweet. My only issue was that my food wasn't piping hot when it arrived, like no steam came from the eggs or potatoes. It was lukewarm but not hot, however still good. Ambiance The restaurant's aesthetics were beautiful, with lots of beautiful lighting and an option for outdoor seating. The farmhouse decor was great and the booth seats are comfy. Parking Plenty of free parking in the shopping center. The shopping center can get a little congested with traffic due to the other popular merchants nearby.

Dan C.

My wife and I stopped in on a rainy Wednesday for a late breakfast. Most of the food was very good, but the service was lacking. Once our food was delivered, the server disappeared, never stopping by to ask how things were... and we wanted some water and more napkins. My chickichange with potatoes was extremely good and my wife enjoyed the avocado on toast, but was disappointed in the cheesy grits. Too much cheese, she felt. She scraped a considerable amount off of the grits.The restaurant appears updated and clean and bright. HC parking spots are available in the large shopping center lot. Restroom was small but clean and HC assessable.

The best coffee  mmmmm
Michelle W.

Everything was perfect!! From the time we walked into the restaurant to the time that we left!! The food was absolutely perfection. Our waitress was a 10+ plus and the location was not crowded and was a peaceful and happy environment.

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4.1(475 reviews)
4.1 mi
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I was in the area for a few appointments recently and needed to grab lunch and get some remote work…read moredone. Barrett's came up on my radar and I decided to give it a shot. So many places in this area that are open for lunch are really crappy chains so Barrett's stood out to me. I was able to grab a table outside under the shade. I chose to order the kale cauliflower salad which came with a beautiful filet of salmon, feta, walnuts, dried cranberries, and a yummy vinaigrette. I was curious to see how all these flavors would work together but it was all delicious. I loved the crunch from the walnuts, the sweetness from the cranberries, and the creaminess of the feta. I can't say I've ever had a salad with cauliflower in it either but it was actually really good. For $19, I was really impressed with the quality and serving size especially of the salmon. Service was excellent, super friendly and attentive. She dropped the check but didn't make me feel rushed and even refilled my iced tea. I would highly recommend Barrett's!

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4.6(78 reviews)
3.2 mi

Stopped by Sassy Skillet on a Friday morning because I needed something quick to eat, and they had…read moresome of the highest food ratings in the area! When I walked in, it was pretty quiet, and the space was surprisingly big. I was also looking for somewhere to get a little work done, but unfortunately, they only had two outlets, both at the same table. Luckily, I was able to find a spot, but I wouldn't necessarily call this place work-friendly if you need to charge your laptop. Now the food - I ordered the pancakes and potatoes, along with a lemonade. The pancakes were good, but I do feel like they were missing a little something. The lemonade was refreshing. But those POTATOES?! Easily some of the best breakfast potatoes I've ever had! Seriously, I would come back just for the potatoes alone. The staff was also super nice, which made the experience even better. Overall, great food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. I'll definitely be back, especially for those potatoes!

Super cute place! It may be a little hard to find since it's in between buildings, though. I…read moreoccasionally go here when I have mornings off, as it's not too far from campus! Their breakfast sandwiches are great, as well as their coffee! I they source their coffee from Zeke's, if you're curious. The food takes a little bit to be made, so make sure you come here in no rush!

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