For the most part I really love this place. The ambience and modern rustic vibe with mindful ingredients and great choices to eat and drink are worth coming in for! I was told they don't take reservations but that we could sign in to the waitlist. When we got in there was nobody under our group's name.. not sure if we didn't do it right but was a little confused by that. Either way, we were able to get a table right away, a nice booth in the back at that. It's kid friendly too which is always a plus. There is so much deliciousness on the menu it's great! There is something for everyone and all of it tastes great. I will say the chickichanga I had was a bit spicy but still really good. Also, you have to try the different drinks they have! I got the kale tonic and caramel crunch coffee, both AMAZING! Although if you're lactose intolerant I'd ask for dairy free milk and if you're not into sweet stuff this is probably not for you. I was a little disappointed in the waitress. She was super kind and personable but I felt like she didn't ask enough questions, like when I asked for the coffee she never asked what milk I wanted (I should've clarified but still). I also felt like she didn't show herself enough. It wasn't terribly busy so I felt she could've done better. Otherwise, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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Our favorite breakfast spot in Toledo. We get the most bang for our buck and the food is very delicious. The menu has a wide range of options to choose from We got the ham & greyere omelette and added spinach which was one of the best omelettes I've had. The combo was a perfect mix of cheese with the saltiness and flavor of the ham. We also got the avocado toast with the basted egg which was very fresh. They used some very fresh avocados, it seems they used the whole avocado cause we surely weren't lacking. The biscuits and gravy were extremely good. The biscuits had a slight crunch and were freshly made. The turkey gravy was flavorful and light The drinks are premade but also very well done. Slightly on the sweeter side but still well done The restaurant was packed with a 15-20 min wait but there's a community table that we sat at and we were seated immediately, fun hack for couples. Only one other person sat at the table with us so it was like we had to it ourselves, though we wouldn't mind chatting to random strangers. We love this place and will be back read more

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If upscale breakfast is your thing they got you covered. They offer fresh takes on a hipster menu. They lean heavy in the organic and their coffee and cold brew is delicious. Friendly service, noisy and pay a little more for something different once in a while. read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes, millionaire bacon and turkey gravy and biscuits. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

We went for the first time today. The food was salty as hell, even my toast was salted. I ordered toast eggs and a side of sausage gravy. The sausage gravy tasted like white gravy with a lot of salt. Do not recommend eating here. Also found green parsley in our food. Recommend going some other good restaurants, stay away from this place. read more

I love First Watch. I first started going to First Watch in Oklahoma and was so excited when they opened in Woodhaven and Toledo. I ordered the Pumpkin Pancakes and they were just ok. The eggs were actually better than the pancakes and I don't really like eggs. Sausage was interesting - apple but good flavor. Service was good. I also like the self checkout option on the receipt. Always good people watching, but can tend to get a little loud due to lack of acoustics. I usually get the tacos and those never disappoint. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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OK, I've been here twice. The first time I had issues with the service and the food was just so-so. The eggs weren't cooked right, I wanted hot sauce and they only had 1 kind of bread for toast. I admit, it was some time ago. I did complain and the manager covered my breakfast and gave me a $20 gift card. I was really disappointed and had no intention of going back, so I gave the gift card to 2 senior ladies having breakfast on my way out the door. Today was better, but... I had eggs Benedict with a fruit cup and coffee. The fruit was delicious, as was the coffee. The eggs... The eggs were perfectly poached which is a huge plus! Unfortunately, the rest of the components were really off. One of the best parts of Eggs Benedict would be the Hondaise sauce. Theirs had a nice consistency, but it tasted of all lemon. Absolutely no butter, salt or cayenne. Really disappointing. The next miss was their use of ham lunch meat. Seriously, who would do that and think it would be appropriate? It looked and tasted like Carl Budding ham. The next issue is the bread. The traditional choice would be English muffins. They used some type of flat bread and it wasn't toasted or buttered. Really disappointing. They did add some sliced tomato which would be nice, but they're waaaaaaay out of season, so it didn't add much. My dining partner had their breakfast trio (pancake, eggs and sausage) and said it was fine. All in, the bill came to just shy of $40 bucks without the tip. OUCH!!! There are much better choices within a few blocks from this place. The meal would have been worth it if it was closer to $10-$12 bucks each. No way was this worth what they charged. read more

What an unfortunate meal. My wife's food was as average as could be but at least it was edible. My 'elevated' egg sandwich looked like a crime scene. It was barely able to be rated let alone enjoyed. Talk about slop. Then the server came by and asked how the food was I began to try to tell her it was not good. Unfortunately she turned around immediately after asking with not a half a second to respond. So yourself a favor and skip this place, you're better off eating at McDonalds read more

Absolutely top notch! Everything from the service to the fresh squeezed juice was outstanding. Amazing omelet with potatoes and artisan toast. Beautiful and clean ambiance. Olivia our server was terrific and even brought us fresh half and half on request. Will 100% go back. read more

Their vegan breakfast power bowl has the best chia pudding. This is my go to every time I visit.

The newest craze. I remember going to a Yelp event at another First Watch location when First Watch really got popular. Its a chain but a consistent chain. Always a wait but service is good. I'm not real big on a healthy breakfast. If I want that, I stay home but believe it or not I still had a gift card from that yelp event from 3 years ago. I always get the millionaire bacon. Has just the right amount of crunch. Im not a fan of their pancakes but if you want a healthy pancake option, go for it. Then I get the trifecta. Waffle eggs n bacon. Consistently good. Good addition to add a few alcohol brunch options. Avocado toast is really good also. Not tried the lunch type items but my man gives the sandwiches a thumbs up. No complaints. Come n get it read more

Tierra was an excellent waitress. The food was fabulous, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. Great lighting and seating.

The service is always great when I come here!! They have the best potatoes I've ever had (The Million Dollar Potatoes). The place always looks so nice and the staff are always so welcoming. read more

Food is good and service is nice. Ambiance is busy and crowded all the time. Can't even hear who is setting next to you. In general I would recommend it if the waiting time wasn't more than 30min + read more

First Watch - Wild Berry Lavender French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Food: Excellent. Cannot complain! I would come to this first watch whenever I know I just want a solid and promising breakfast. Personally, this is nothing extraordinary.. BUT you will leave satisfied and know your money was well spent. Service: Such a friendly server! I wish I could remember her name to personally request! Friendly service at the check in desk as well! Ambiance: I went on a Saturday morning so it was crowded as expected. However, it only took 10-15 minutes to be seated which was the exact estimate the employee at the check in desk gave me. Family friendly. I would not hesitate to return to this first watch! 5 Stars! No complaints! read more

First Watch - 2 eggs scrambled with cheese, sausage links, plain hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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Pricey hipster brunch at its finest... but it's consistently good quality food with friendly service. I love the salmon frittata it's pretty much all I ever order. Fresh juice is always a nice option. I'm not a fan of their coffee... but over all it's a solid spot for brunch or a business breakfast, read more

This location has a nice vibe, good food and decent service. There have been a few dishes that were so so and or had too much salt. But overall good food and interesting brunch menu selection which is their focus. Usually pretty busy so you may have a wait at times, but worth the trip. Prices are pretty reasonable considering the quality of food and experience. Best to use the app to reduce wait time. We have eaten here about six times and enjoyed it each time. read more

Still a good place to go. They offer a wide menu selection, have great service, and keep everything clean and welcoming. Not diner fare, but always a good place to get some good grub. read more

Dinah is an excellent server. She always has a smile and is always willing to help you. The food is always great. I like a lot of the staff there and the food, and we come all the time. read more

So good! Perfect blend of healthy but tasty! Everything is delish! Happy to have such wide range of ingredients and options! read more

Everything is fresh and tasty. It's a little pricey but the food is good so that is ok. The service is fast and friendly. I would recommend breakfast here. read more

Below average, from coffee to food to service. I'd recommend passing on this and finding something else.

Although this place is generally well regarded I personally didn't quite feel the same after eating here. Service was decent nothing out of this world. The decor was nice and seemed new a cool kitchen theme. however it doesn't do much to block any sound and made it quite hard to converse it was very loud. The food was mid especially for the price. Eggs overdone same as potatoes. Lemonade was not very sweet more like lemon water. Breakfast tacos were alright chorizo wasn't the best I've had and found the salsa to be just cut up tomatoes. Overall would give it a 3.5 as it was a 30min wait I'd say not worth waiting especially for breakfast. read more

overpriced. Food is OK, but expensive. French Toast $16 soggy. Mimosa-type drinks are terrible

I have returned a few times! Each was much better than our first visit! The Millionaire's Bacon is so good! Avocado Toast is my go-to! It is so fresh and I love the lemon wedge and Malon sea salt! Our service has been very attentive, and I enjoy the ambience--casual, but always clean and cheerful! read more

Real maple syrup on request for a small charge, so that's awesome. They come in 1.8oz prepacked mini bottles, so one may be enough for two to share, depending on your syrup proclivities. Service is always friendly, if sometimes a little slow. This place gets rrrrrreally busy on the weekends especially, so definitely call ahead and join the waitlist. Million Dollar Bacon is fabulous - basically candied bacon with a little spicy (mild) kick. read more

When the vegan breakfast places are no where insight this is a go to. I usually order the market with no eggs or cheese and the avocado toast with no eggs. Coffee comes to the table and stays do you can refill as you need it. It is usually pretty busy, yet they maintain decent customer service. They don't do price adjustments or have a way for you to pay a reasonable amount for not getting meat or meat by products so you end up paying just as much for a meal as if you had gotten all of that. read more

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Umm what the heck is this?? Is it a side of a side??? Highly disappointed with order! Update: food was very bland, way to go down hill. Hint it's okay to add seasonings... maybe try cinnamon when making French toast... Next time I will make the extra effort and head to hangover easy (Perrysburg)! read more

First Watch - Side of grits??? Where's the rest!!?! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I had a great experience with my server and the food! The only grievance I have is with the hostess. My party had come in and there was one group in front us and within 5 minutes the lobby was filled. We then saw 3 party's get sat before us. When I asked the hostess why he said "they checked in online". Not only do I feel like this is unfair but if you're able to check in online and skip the line then what's the point of checking in at the door. It made the rest of my experience pretty crappy. read more

Very delicious breakfast food! They're one of the best for flavors, but not a first choice due to the prices. Staff is usually pretty good and friendly. Does get very busy on weekends with long waits, just be aware. They also have a lot of items if you have a dietary restriction. read more

Try to sit and have breakfast or lunch. Rap music blasting from the kitchen. Food is always good service is always. Just can't enjoy the food read more

Was in the mood for a late morning omelette and I'd been curious about this place for a while. From their web site, I was pleased learn that First Watch offered greens in place of potatoes for us low-carbers, which sealed the deal. I got in around 11:15 and the place (very open, with a touch of rustic chic) was about 3/4 full. There were three parties ahead of me in line waiting to be seated. (This was on a Tuesday, not a peak weekend brunch time.) Obviously a popular spot. Had my order taken quickly, and the server had no problem with my request for more greens in place of toast. The gruyere-ham omelette was excellent. Though the outer edges were a bit dry, it was fluffy and light for the most part, with lots of ham inside and just enough cheese (on top and inside) to complement that instead of drowning it out. Greens were fresh, and came with a tart vinaigrette dressing. The only downside here the price. My omelette was around $10. There are certainly cheaper ones nearby, but I've rarely had an omelette at a diner, anywhere, as good as the one I ate at First Watch. I knew going in this wasn't a penny pincher's paradise, and there are worse omelettes for the same price in the neighborhood. read more

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Hello! I went to the Secor Rd location in Toledo on yesterday (Dec 22) for brunch. It was a group of 6 of us. We arrived around 1:40pm and the hostess let me know that as long as we ordered by 2:30pm we would be ok, since they closed at 2:30pm. Upon sitting and ordering, one of my guests noticed her glass had lipstick marks on it and asked for another one. As I prepared to order tea, the mug was also very dirty. We simply asked for new glasses/mugs and continued on with ordering. The group received our meals and after taking the first bite of my toast I noticed a long piece of hair in my food. I let the waiter know and he (don't remember his name) removed it and stated they would remake it. He did not apologize and a manager never came out to apologize. He returned my second meal close to 2:30pm. My group was pretty much finished eating at the time I received my second meal. I literally was trying to eat very fast because the waiter began to rush us and even mentioned to one of us that they had a Christmas party once we left so they weren't making any more coffee. Although I felt a bit offended by the gesture and the obvious issues, I began to gather my things without finishing my brunch. While I understood the excitement of the staff for their party during the holidays, the customers should not be privy to that info as it relates to service. The waiter then brought all of the checks, inclusive of a full priced check for me. I asked him would I be receiving a discount for the inconvenience and unsanitary presentation of hair. He told me no because they made it over for me. He then stated he would talk to a manager. He returned with a $2 discount that didn't even cover my beverage. At this point, I was very frustrated with the service I had been receiving since sitting at our table. I asked for the manager. The manager arrived to our table without introducing herself or leading the conversation with "how was your meal", "was everything ok". She basically said abruptly "how can I help you". I explained the entire experience in a low tone as not to draw attention to our conversation. This is when the situation went from unfortunate to a bad and offensive experience. First, her voice was raised as if she was trying to allow her staff (sitting near by) to hear the interaction. This was the opposite of what I was trying to do. Upon sharing the experience, the manager in a condescending and patronizing manner, stated the following "did we remake it?" - "and how was the second one? Did you like it?" As if to say "what are you complaining for and why am I here?" Once I replied yes regarding the second meal, she stood there and just looked at me. She didn't apologize. I then asked her name because she never provided it. So, I proceeded to ask STACY (the manager), does she or her staff apologize for inconveniences, do they offer some sort of discount for it, was there any consideration to the fact that my food came back last and I was rushed to finish and actually never did because the waiter was obviously rushing us for the party. She again, just stared at me and asked "what do you want me to do"? At this point, I am extremely upset at her condescending, nonchalant and rude response. I told her that I wanted the skillet taken off of my bill and I would pay for my beverage. She begrudgingly agreed and walked off. At this point my entire group was offended by her response. As we began to leave around 2:40pm I noticed a couple in the back of the restaraunt still eating. There were no staff members at the table or appearing to rush them. My entire visit was not pleasant at all. It was meant to be a Christmas brunch for a group of us in which we exchanged gifts. It turned out to be a very uncomfortable and even offensive afternoon. I actually frequent this location and had just been there a week prior. Food may be ok, but service from the staff on this day, not so much! read more

Had traditional breakfast. Bacon was over crispy and tasted burnt. Potatoes tasted like an entire saltshaker was emptied on them and were totally inedible. Complained about potatoes to waitress and was offered fruit cup (not allowed on my diet). Complained to cashier and was told, "lots of people are complaining about potatoes being too salty. But potatoes come preseasoned, so there's nothing they can do about it." No offer for any type of compensation beyond a fruit cup I could not have. Cannot recommend for breakfast. read more

I am going to keep this short as I rarely review chains and just want to give my gut reaction... Atmosphere and service are great for a brunch joint, sadly the food is hit or miss. We've tried things like the avocado toast which is A+ good, and then tried things like an egg white veggie omelet which were horrrrrrible. We probably won't be back often but realize this will be satisfying a slightly more upscale demand for midday food in west Toledo. Just not for us... read more

First Watch - The avocado toast and biscuits and gravy were the only things we've likes at First Watch. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

First Watch is hip and trendy. First Watch serves well prepared and unique food. First Watch is pricy. End of review. OK...a little more detail: The mainstay of my breakfast has always been the omelette...I like to break my fast with a "big plate of protein." In this department, FW is mediocre at best. The omelettes seem small-ish and, although they may seem creative, are actually quite pedestrian. They come with one thick slice of buttered toast with preserves, and fresh greens. Yes, the omelettes come with a small salad on the plate...ask for some house dressing...I'm serious. First watch excels at items that might be considered "outside the box." Their avocado toast (picture thick-cut toast topped with scoops of not-very-spicy guacamole) is excellent. The lemon ricotta pancakes are also fantastic, and this time of year, you can't go wrong with pumpkin pancakes. And the banana granola pancake? Yep, it was really good. The location is great: FW is smack dab in the heart of the resurgent Secor corridor, which, itself, is smack dab in the middle of the Toledo metro area. The service, two out of three times, was great. The first time I went in, however, I actually wondered if I would be waited on. Speaking of "wait," depending upon when you arrive, there can be a substantial wait time before your party is seated. There are some "call-ahead" options available via Yelp, and the First Watch app. Yeah, FIrst Watch is a hip trendy chain...I tend to knock off stars for that offense...but my wife really loves this place. So, if I don't give FW at least four stars, she'll divorce me. Also, I must admit that FW certainly increases the diversity of breakfast options in this town. But if like me, you favor a "big plate of protein" for breakfast, there are better, less expensive, and more convenient options. read more

First Watch - Bacado omelette...it was good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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not to be a hater i love the food so much i bought a cookbook but eating at this place is the worst experience. They sat us next to the door where there should be a bench for the wait but instead there's a table and the door keeps getting left open when the weather is 30 degrees and there is a gap between the window and the glass wall so the wind is just gusting in and we are shivering the whole time. People then come in and there's a wait and they have no where to sit so as we are sitting next to the front door in an area where there should probably be a bench for the wait, there are people standing over us, and i feel uncomfortable. there just should not be a table next to the front door who does that i felt like i should've just ate outside at that point. anyways i bought a cookbook so i'll be making my eggs and toast next time at home if the owner is looking at this please take the advice about putting a bench in the lobby and removing that table i felt very disrespected being sat there or even thinking a table there would be a good idea. Giving a company my money when i truly felt like i was sitting outside. read more

First Watch - you can kind of see the seat placement - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Arguably the best breakfast in Toledo, and seems like most of Toledo agrees. There's always a wait, but I love that you can get on the waitlist before you arrive. We enjoy browsing Whole Foods while we wait. The coffee is strong, the potatoes are crispy and flavorful, the salmon Benedict is fire, and everything else I have tried at First Watch has been a home run. The prices are reasonable and service is always timely with a smile. read more

I would say overall the food and service were good, a bit pricey and although i dont mind paying extra i do feel as though something should have been better, a bit more food or not as snotty a welcome. The coffee is lousy, but considering most ppl flavor or over sugar it, most the target audience wont notice. 3.5 is more accurate, slightly above average. read more

Food is good here! Nice assortment of healthy and unique flavors. The new caramel cold brew is very good. Delicious sausages. Good portion size. A bit noisy though. read more

Fresh great selection. They have such a nice variety of fresh foods and so healthy here. Really clean place. Staff is supercharged. And rhe parking lot is welcoming with plenty of room to park. read more