One word- disappointed. We showed up at 11:45 am for brunch and got ohr food at 2:45 pm. We were told we would wait for 1 hr before we got the table at 1:50. We were told we would wait 20 mins for food, we waited 50 mins. So management 0 stars. I wouldn't mind the wait if the meal was groundbreaking. Sadly it was not. We ordered belgian waffle, avocado toast, egg benedict, daily special bacon. Belgian waffle pretty standard. Dollop of whipped butter on the top with a side of maple syrup and berry sauce. Not moist. Not any different from the waffle you prepare yourself at the free breakfast motels. Sad. Avocado toast was probably the second worst. Crushed avocado on a multigrain bread with 2 sunny side ups. Taste average and presentation below average. Benedict was overall below average. Poor presentation and average taste. When I enjoy the slice of bread most in a dish which has egg and hollandaise sauce as key ingredients, something is terribly wrong. Special bacon looked beautiful- 5 stars for the decor and the flavors. I think it was the highlight but the bacon strip was extremely undercooked and chewy. I left half of the portion of the dish I liked most on the menu. Coffee- was coffee. Again- prob not Will we travel to Troy from Bgham for the brunch- def not. read more

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Ordered the tri-feta with over easy eggs, regular pancake, and pork sausage. Eggs were cooked well, pancake was not a pancake...had a weird texture, and there was a single sausage link. For over 10 dollars this was not a good meal. Daughter ordered two banana pancakes, however the kitchen only made one. It was quite large so she was good with just the lone pancake and liked it. I tasted it, still had the weird texture as mine. Wife had an omelette, which like my eggs seemed cooked well. Place is always crowded but I don't get it, I found it unappealing and expensive. Ice coffee was good but no refills. read more

Food is great Service is good. But it's noisy! It's hard to carry on a conversation, difficult to hear. read more

I was in the neighborhood and had heard good things regarding "First Watch." Hungry for breakfast, I thought, I would give it a try. The interior was cute. It was not very busy either. My waitress was not overly enthusiastic that morning and never introduced herself to me. So, we all have off days, I thought. They serve you a pitcher of water on your table and if you order coffee, the same. The first problem, the water glasses were dirty. I noticed the table nearby had to send their glasses back also. Next, the coffee was awful. It tasted like it was sitting in someone's office on the burner all day. Then I had to search for a normal plastic creamer, among the little dish of plastic creamers. Couldn't drink the water, it tasted worse than the coffee. That's sad, bad coffee and I can't drink their water either. Ok, so I order the power wrap and ask for it without mushrooms and ask for gruyere cheese. It arrives and is super bland. I can't find any turkey. I don't carry a microscope in my purse and heck, what happened to my cheese? They left off the mushrooms but forgot to sub the cheese. What a bland tasting wrap! It was terrible! The best part of breakfast was the fruit! I happened to use the restroom prior to leaving. I prefer not to go into detail regarding the cleanliness of the women's restroom. Let's just say, I am thankful it was after I ate. Needless to say, I will not be returning to First Watch. read more

First Watch - Cute Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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First time there on Thursday, 10/24. The interior is super cute, kind of rustic, farm-y, large space. The server was pretty friendly but being told that we've never been there, she set down the check and never came back. ‍ I ordered a special that will be going away come November, truffle and mushroom omelette. It was came with fruit, which in general I think is kind of weird depending on the season and what's in the fruit bowl. It also came with a slice of ciabatta with a nice little spread but nothing special. The omelette had plenty of mushrooms, which I liked, but considering truffles and mushrooms are so similar it needed another flavor. It also came with a weird little bed of arugula on top. All in all, I'd return to try other things but just okay. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I am the biggest sucker for a good photo. What do I see right when walking in but a burrito photo the size of me almost and I knew I had to have it lol. We were quickly sat, was truly shocked there was no wait on a Saturday at 10 but I'm not complaining! Our server was fast, friendly and attentive. I had a coffee and my husband ordered the Cereal breakfast booze drink, said it was overly sweet but ok. We both got the burrito and I'm glad we didn't get any sides because personally that was plenty and I took some home. The meat was so tender and everything tasted so fresh no weird freezer burnt taste like most breakfast places. Seating area is fairly big, it wasn't very loud considering it being almost a full house,but I can see it being echoey and loud with a different crowd ( luck of the draw). First time trying FW looking forward to stopping in again soon. Definitely need to try some of the smoothies next time, forgot to order one on my way out! read more

First Watch - Barbacoa breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I was not thrilled with the restaurant. The coffee was not very hot nor was it tasteful, very disappointing. The water decanter was nice but not cold or any ice. I got the Frittata Rustica which is an Italian style omelet. I didn't know if the eggs were burnt or what but I think it was the cheese or both. The omelet was hard and dry, terrible. The ciabatta bread was more like a bread stick with butter on it. Very hard with cold butter which I don't like butter. The menu said potatoes on request which when requested those, I found out that the potatoes took the place of the salad. That was not understood from the menu. I ordered the potatoes but got the salad. They did get me the potatoes and I tried the salad which was saturated with dressing, not good. My friend got the hash which was good. The jam was just so so. The waitress said the hash was her favorite and I would probably like the regular type omelets. Wish I knew that before I ordered. Service was good. read more

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I think this was the third time stopping here but the first time for eating here. If you do not get here early expect a significant wait. This is inside of a strip mall so there is not a lot of seating so after 9am there starts to get a longer and longer wait. I got the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits with scrambled eggs. Potatoes were burnt some exactly how it should be, who wants mush potatoes? Not me, crispy please! Overall a really nice meal and for sure a step up over a regular coney island. Price was a little higher at 27 for two meals, once coffee and one kale tonic juice. read more

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My mom decided she wanted to go here for Mother's Day. We arrived at 9am and there ended up being no wait which was a nice surprise. The atmosphere was nice inside. Also our waitress was very good as she checked on us regularly even during the busy Mother's Day rush. All that being said the food really felt overpriced for what you got. I ordered the traditional breakfast which was toast, eggs, diced potatoes, and 2 sausage links (pictured) which was slightly over 10 dollars. I asked the waitress for grape jelly and she said they only carried strawberry which I thought was odd. Also asked her for hashbrowns when I ordered and she said they only carried diced potatoes. I would say the food quality was on par with a Bob Evans. My mom enjoyed the breakfast which was most important today, but it definitely was a let down to me! I probably won't be back here since there are plenty of better breakfast options in the area. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Very surprising find! I work in the area, and I watched the building that this restaurant is housed in go up about a year ago, figuring nothing terribly special would open in a strip mall. Accordingly I didn't even bother trying out until this past weekend when I finally got around to reading the yelp reviews. In the end it was so good we went two days in a row. They were terribly busy the second day, and my wife noticed how well the hostess was managing things. Indeed she was welcoming new customers, in addition to ringing up exiting customers. Everyone was being treated fairly and in order. The menu is varied and full of interesting items. I tend to like a spicier breakfast, so I went with breakfast tacos the first day and their chickichanga The next day. Both were terrific, and had just the right amount of ingredients without being silly. The service was wonderful throughout, and made us feel very welcome. Better than average coffee didn't hurt either. I'm very happy for this place, and I hope to be back soon. read more

The avocado toast was the best and he eggs were cooked perfectly, the market veg was also delicious and tasted very healthy with not too Much oil cooked in it. The Floridian French toast was okay. The orange juice in the mimosa is freshly squeezed. the food was good but they are understaffed but it seems they tried their best. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars I would for the following reasons: - Clean and spacious atmosphere - Free and east parking - Fresh food - Generous portions - Extremely friendly staff - Clean bathrooms - Variety in menu Need I say more? Definitely give this place a try! read more

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The restaurant was very busy so I knew the food would be good. So here is what was good - the coffee. The rest was disappointing. It was extremely loud. I know restaurants are noisy because they contain people who love to talk in between bites but this was ridiculous. When the eggs Benedict arrived to the table I had to laugh. The eggs were the size of a quarter and the Canadian ham was just a few slices of deli ham. It was on a long roll. Can't afford English muffins I guess. Next to this disaster was a plate half full of lettuce. No flavor. I ordered a pancake hoping for a reprieve from boring and was not disappointed. It was boring as well. You should not have to add syrup to a pancake to give it flavor. It was dry and difficult to swallow. The only reason I'm giving this place two stars is because the waiter was really nice. read more

Famous franchise. I've tried other locations too, and they all have the same casual, busy vibe. Waiting time can be long on weekend afternoons, but that was expected. It will take a little bit even after you're seated for food to come etc, but the staffs are great! Very attentive, constantly checking on you, and they'll let you know they're there. I think the conversation while waiting for the food is sort of the point of weekend brunch with friends anyway, so I think it's actually great. Plus, it's not THAT long; probably 15-20 minutes. This time I tried the morning market veg omelet. All omelets are served with toast and a side salad. Good portion--nothing too big, but not too small either. The toast was very tasty! To me, the texture is the soul of a good toast, and theirs are great. The salad was fresh and the dressing was light. The omelet was not as fluffy, but it contained generous fillings. Aesthetically, the meal looked quite pretty. Overall, I think it was a pretty good go-to for brunch. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I love their service and breakfast. However, their potatoes are always burnt. I request lighter potatoes but never get them. Very disappointed. read more

Very nice place to have brunch in , I've been there twice. the food is delicious and the service was lovely, the waitress was very friendly with us. Somedays it gets busy and you have to wait in a line to be seated The food is amazing , they have different varieties of food And the ambiance is very cozy read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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Came here around noon on Easter Sunday and had a very pleasant experience. Staff are all welcoming and friendly. I checked in online and waited 15 minutes which is what my wait time was on the app. Very good menu selection. Drinks are really good too. The kale tonic and morning meditation juices are delicious. I wanted to order a thousand. Sister and mom ordered the trifecta which they both enjoyed. I got the salmon bagel and it was amazing. Pickled onion and cucumber and cream cheese with smoked salmon on an everything bagel. Came with fruit and I ordered a side of seasoned potatoes. Everything tasted great. Good portions and good staff. Will be back. read more

First Watch - Kale Tonic, Morning Meditation, Fresh, Seasoned Potatoes (140 Cal),?Fresh,Seasonal Fruit, Tri-Athlete - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Finally made it here! Cute decor and pretty tasty food. Ordered the bacodo omelette and my friend did as well. It was very good, however it was on the cold side and they forgot the sour cream and salsa for mine and gave me the 'wrong' fruit. I saw that the waitress did write what I wanted down correctly too. All of that is pretty minor except for our lukewarm food! It is also on the loud side in there as well if you care about those things! I'd definitely go back but I'd send my entree back next time if needed. My experience was more like a 3.75 so I'm giving them a 4. read more

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I love first watch, and can't seem to get enough of them. I've eaten at a few different locations across the country, and got hooked on them when I lived in Phoenix. They seem to be farm fresh, and serve somewhat healthier food. I finally had a chance to eat breakfast here and I loved it as always. Place is well decorated with plenty of seating. The hostess and staff were friendly and personable and helped me navigate the menu to figure out what to order. I don't eat pork, so it was nice to see a menu that wasn't loaded with tons of pork options for breakfast or lunch. I ended up getting their breakfast tacos which were fabulous and filling. I got them with chicken and all the fixings, including diced potatos. My server was fabulous and friendly, and even though it was a bit cold inside, I loved every minute of it. I also love how the place is decorated. Modern, farmy and welcoming is just the half of it. Also, their portion sizes are great and prices are fair for what you get. I didn't look, but if they had mimosa's that would have been the icing on the cake. Will be back in the future for more. I love you First Watch! read more

Update: I'm here for a second time. I really like the check in feature that they have with yelp. It works really well and I'd highly recommend using it if you are going to come here. The first thing that happens when you're sat down is they ask if you want coffee. Cool I guess. I feel pressured into it. It's not bad coffee for a breakfast place, which is a plus. The negative however is that the waiter did not even ask if we wanted water or what we even wanted to drink. Just coffee. The service still is subpar here. It's like they want to turn your table around as quickly as possible. Took a very long time to get our food. I got the parma hash and the person I came with got the avocado toast. The waiter never came back to check up on us to see if the food was good. My partner said that not checking up is the "cardinal sin" of being a waiter. She only came back to hand us the bill. If there's one thing I hate in this world it's having a lick hit on me. I had a lick and a half hit on me with this place. The skillet was 90% potato. It tasted more fresh than the last time, but the quality is just not there. Everything tastes like it has been sitting in the refrigerator for a week. Flavorless. Parts of it were cold too while other parts were piping hot. How is that possible. My company said the avocado toast was good, but not stellar. If you wanted to serve frozen food and it tasted great, I'd be fine with that. But to serve food that you claim is fresh and isn't, that is also a woeful attempt at having flavor, is unforgivable. The coffee that they force on you, they charge each person there $2.78 for a cup. They never picked up any of the trash from our table. It just sat there the entire dinning experience. I will never come back here. I have never had such a poor dining experience. The single worst service I've ever had. read more

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Food was amazing, had the best waffle ever. Waitress was super nice. I got a drink called purple haze, it's nonalcoholic and is now my favorite. You need to come here read more

First Watch - Purple haze - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Not blown away by their menu, not super vegetarian friendly. I could order a meat topped salad but it was the same price as with the meat. I settled on the vegetarian burger though I don't want the gluten filled brioche, upsets my tummy, but I would likely have to pay more for their Udi bread which I am not fond of since it's too dry to me. I ordered a power wrap for my hubby for his lunch. The bill total was $19.38. I can't say the hostess is warm or friendly, she was in a rush to get the place cleaned and ready for closure at 2:30pm, cleaning the floor and windows on the door, yet they were still seating patrons at 2:20pm. So I take it they aren't going to kick people out when they arrive 10 minutes before close. I don't have high expectations of the food since they don't have a high standard for their hostess staff for a customer service business. I want to eat so much more than what I ordered too, but not at first watch with their limiting menu options. The hostess has walked by me 5-6 times and not once assured me that my food would be coming out. My food took about 15 minutes to come out. The bacon on their carry out bag is telling of their heavy praise of meat at this place. The veggie burger was dry and tasteless, though big in size. The side of greens was less than stellar and it tasted like a shot of vinegar was sprayed onto the salad. My hubby liked his power wrap, at least one of us enjoyed our meals. I smothered my veggie burger with Sriracha sauce to get it down and that's my sign of a below average food. read more

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In preparation for a wait for weekend brunch, I utilized their wait list app on Yelp. This worked well, we did have a short wait once arriving, but it was not bad in comparison to what we saw for others. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, the decor leans towards natural and simple. The menu is a good size and has the basics, breakfast and lunch, as well as more healthy driven fare, good for options if everyone wants something different. I ordered the Eggs Benedict, which came with potatoes, and my friend ordered pancakes. I thought everything was good, but more of a standard good, not anything I would be craving. There was a bit of a franchise feel, it's definitely not just a local spot. This is neither good or bad, just to be aware depending on what you are looking for. read more

Seriously who eats salad for breakfast? Not me. The rest of the menu was yummy but pricy.

Food is unique and different from most other lunch and breakfast establishments in that their food is prepared fresh and with a slant toward a healthier lifestyle. The atmosphere and menu are trendy, but the food is good and the atmosphere is comfortable. Service was OK, but the waitress could have been more attentive. Establishment was conveniently located. read more

First watch is a reliable brunch spot but nothing too special. I've had instances where the food has been absolutely amazing and others where the overall experience was mediocre; the food quality is inconsistent. The line is always incredibly long and I wouldn't say the food here is worth the wait. It's a nice place for casual catch ups but not a "must try" on my list. read more

great juices and delicious breakfast food here! Had the squash soup, thick, tasty and flavorful. Avocado toast was perfect...a full avocado piled high on seeded-thick cut bread. We'll be back! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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I love brunch spots that allow you to reserve your spot over yelp super convenient, especially for popular places like this. The decor is adorable I loved it. Our waitresss was very nice. I got the ice coffeee which was very refreshing on a hot morning and got the elota corn hash which was soo good also got the waffle which was very tasty. I will definitely be coming back and bringing the hubby with me to try! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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Food was mid, but they served us whipped cream instead of coffee, up-charged us to fix it, dirty silver where with cheese stained on it, forgot avocado on my girlfriends dish, up-charged us to fix it, up-charged for syrup? And I had to go up twice instead of my server coming to us to fix it. Very poor service. Such a shame when the one on 13 mile in royal oak never has had these issues. read more

Nice to see a new brunch spot open in town. Took my sister here for her birthday and we enjoyed it! We were seated immediately and my coffee mug was filled right when I sat (I love that). Our food came out surprisingly fast. I got the matcha pancakes because it seems to be the popular choice in the reviews. Let me tell you, the hype is real...it was amazing. Looks like it came straight off a pinterest board. The combo between the jam, the cream, and the berries was delicious. I was told by the waiter that it's only going to be on the menu for a few more weeks, so get it while you can. My sister got the lemon ricotta, she liked it. Overall...digging this place. Pretty spacious, good service, lot's of healthy options to choose from. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Troy, MI has recently been popping with new & hip restaurants, and First Watch was on the top of my list to visit! I was not disappointed; the place was busy but PRO TIP download First Watch's app so you can put your name down and escape the long wait. My friend and I ordered the Açaí squeeze to share, and it tasted fresh, tart, and healthy - everything I expected it to be. We also ordered the Matcha Latte Pancakes and The Elevated Egg Sandwich. The pancakes were SO soft and fluffy, but the matcha flavor was not strong at all. The sandwich was excellent. Overall, portions were hearty for a decent price! I'm satisfied with my experience. It was busy so the service (expected 45 min wait on a Sunday morning) was on the slower side. However, I would recommend this to anyone looking for an awesome brunch spot with excellent interior aesthetics, great value food, and bustling atmosphere! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

The food was so fresh and service was outstanding! I had the chicken pesto quinoa bowl....DELICIOUS!! read more

First Watch - Chicken Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Really great food. I feel lucky to have one so close to me. Try their Million Dollar Bacon! It's so good!

I was very excited to have breakfast here with my parents while they were in town. The menu was enticing as they offered plenty of healthy options. They also have plenty of gluten free options which is great. We started off with drinks, two hot teas and I ordered a featured Açaí juice. When the waitress was delivering our beverages things took a turn for the worse, she accidentally ended up tipping her tray and ultimately dumped my entire juice which was very red because it had açaí and beets in it all over my stepdads lap. I know the server was mortified but she kind of ran off without an apology and left a few other servers to come clean up the mess, we even had to move tables. A few minutes later the manager came out and was very apologetic and kind. She comped our entire meal and also gave him $20 for dry cleaning his clothes. This was very nice of her, and also needed because his shorts were completely ruined and my brand news shoes were now covered in red splotches. So now that the disaster is over we can enjoy our meals. Thankfully the food was excellent, probably one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. I had a special which chimichuri chicken with potatoes and poached eggs. The flavors were exceptional. My mom loved her avocado toast with basted eggs and my stepdad really enjoyed his omelet which was served with a side salad. Our server pretty much avoided us the best of the time, I am sure she was so embarrassed by what happened. Overall, what started off as a not so good morning, ended up with a full belly and yummy food. We will definitely be back, hopefully sans anything be spilled on us! read more

Arrived early, so no wait. Once it hit noon, the line extended outside of the building. So I suggest getting there early or download their app. They have an option where you can put your name on the list before you arrive. I always get the same waitress, she's super sweet. The food is good, cooked just the way you like. I ordered the traditional breakfast, and it's a decent size. Definitely check it out if you're looking for breakfast options. read more

First Watch - Tradition Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

I'll be reviewing my second time here. It was a weekday around 11:30 AM so there wasn't a huge line like the weekends. This place has such a warm and bright atmosphere. (Aside from the fact that they have really tall windows to let in a lot of sunlight and to help heat the place up.) The food was really filling and delicious. I had the Bacado. It was an omelette with bacon and avocado. I really liked the dressing they used for the side salad. I don't usually finish the bread when I order breakfast plates like this, but I definitely wiped the plate clean. Great portion sizes when you're super hungry. Tip: They'll ask you if you want coffee in the beginning. Just know that you'll be getting a whole pot of coffee. It felt like a waste because I only drank one cup. (Plus you pay for it and don't get water when you ask for coffee.) read more

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I'm was enthusiastic about trying this spot as I am always looking for fresh healthy food options. The hostess was very friendly and attentive and was tipped accordingly at 18% for a carryout. However the food fell short I requested a scrambled egg w havarti since I was going to splurge on 21 for a breakfast carryout before a morning meeting. If I pay that much please don't serve me a cold egg w no cheese read more

First Watch - Cold egg w no cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Troy, Michigan

Used the Yelp mobile check in feature which was pretty nice. However, didn't seem to help us at all as when I walked in, I was then the last to be seated from the people that were already waiting. (Unless they were all also in the yelp wait-list...?) Seated in about 15 minutes as the wait suggested and then waited for another 10 minutes at our seat before anyone came over to greet us with water or coffee. We had our order ready and the server, although running late, was friendly and took our order, and brought us coffee and water. The food took about 10 minutes and arrived smelling and looking great! My hash was tasty and her Benny was great. The lemon ricotta pancakes were amazing! Servings were good sized and coffee was hot and tasty. read more

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This place was soooo good! The wait wasn't terrible, maybe 15 minutes? They are extremely busy but I'd say only because they are new. The food, oh the food! We had million dollar bacon and did the half and half. I got a Cobb salad with Roast Beef with horseradish havarti. Everything was so fresh. I was iffy on the horseradish but it was sooo good. Everything was good. I'll be back, tomorrow for brunch. read more

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The Morning Meditation drink was excellent. But my Farmhouse Hash was a disappointment. They were extremely cheap and the plate was only 70% filled compared to the advertised picture. If they are going to charge $15 a plate, they better fill that small dish to the rim. The avocado was brown with spots and the pineapple was part of the core. It's obvious they don't pay attention to quality and detail. I won't be returning. IHOP or Denny's would have been the better alternative. read more

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