My wife and I were in the area and were looking for a place for breakfast. We had eaten at other First Watches before and had enjoyed the experience. We were not disappointed. My wife had the Tribeca with scrambled eggs, bacon and a carrot cake pancakes. The eggs were fluffy; the bacon was crisp and the carrot cake pancake was huge and very tasty. I had the BEC special. This was a very special enhanced Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich with hardwood-smoked bacon, cage-free eggs, sweet peppers, arugula with Calabrian chili aioli and roasted garlic aioli on grilled sour dough bread. It was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Our server was very attentive and v stopped by several times. read more

I came here around noon today with the party of five and sat in the back corner. We had just tried a restaurant previously that had a one to two hour wait, so we were happy to see that first watch had no wait. Additionally, the food was good. The only thing lacking about our experience with our server, Samuel. I don't think he smiled at us once. Not to say that you need to smile as a server, but his demeanor and overall presence doubled down on that feeling. It was very offputting and borderline rude. I initially ignored it, but upon seeing his response after my husband asked for another drink, I asked the others at the table if they sensed anything as well. They all agreed and had seen things I hadn't, such as facial expressions he made when we ordered, etc. He didn't check on us after ordering, he didn't offer more water (as they have those tiny little water glasses) despite mine being empty the whole meal, and he didn't even say anything when he brought the receipt (without even asking if we were together). He just came over and put it on the table and left. I think he may have overheard us discussing the service and needing boxes because he finally came over and asked if we wanted boxes . We said yes, and then he left for quite some time. I was sure that we were not getting them. When my husband got up to go find someone else to get boxes, our server saw him, then grabbing the boxes and bringing them to us. I don't have experiences like this often, and we ALWAYS tip (and well too), but today's service really had us questioning this. & I only say that because I know the stereotype in restaurants for people that look like us and I want this restaurant to know that it's not our color that resulted in the tip, it's the service. read more

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Friendly servers. Dog friendly patio. Great food. This was our go to breakfast place every day we stayed in Tucson.

Service was great. I also met this kid named Matthew. He was so nice& welcoming. I really love the food here. Oh & the blue berry muffins- forget about it.... There awesome... I'll be coming back. Thank you first watch. read more

I met a couple friends here for brunch, and was met with a smile from staff as soon as I walked in. We were seated promptly, and offered coffee (that was super delicious). It got busy shortly after we arrived, and our server handled it perfectly. The vibe is casual, and family friendly. I ordered the Tri-Athlete omelette, made with roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chilies. I added jalapenos for a little kick. The omelette was SOOO good, but the mushrooms were the star for me. I got a side of grits and they were pretty good (I lived in South Carolina for years so I am a snob with grits). My friend got million dollar bacon, a biscuit and gravy and The Traditional (eggs, sausage, potatoes....you know...traditional.) :-) My other friend got french toast and a side of fruit..(they gave her KIWI's!). As an extra bonus, this location is right next to Roadies, so I went and played games after an excellent meal, and excellent company. I will be back! read more

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The servers at first watch are always top quality. The ambiance high energy and friendly. But the food always disappoints. Just can't seem to get a decent meal. read more

First Watch provides a wholesome atmosphere to get your morning started on the right track. With their diverse menu, you'll want to return to try everything on the list. Their quick service is a bonus, along with their friendly employees who ensure your dining experience goes smoothly. I've visited twice with my partner in the early mornings between 7:30-8am. There was no wait time, there was a lot of seating, and it was clean. The crowd has varied those couple visits, with one morning having barely any customers while the other was much more lively. In both cases however, I noticed there to be an older crowd- with a few tables seated with people that met up for breakfast. Servers had even greeted them in a familiar tone, evidently showing me that these were regular guests and they established a positive relationship with the staff. This is not just a place to eat, but a place to have fun and bond in this calm area of Tucson. Between both visits, I've tried their BLT Benedict, Million Dollar Potatoes, Cornbread, and their summer special Quesadilla & Tres Leches French Toast. All of them were spectacularly done well, but if I had to choose a favorite, I think I would go with their French Toast. It was so soft and sweet, but not too sugary that it numbed my taste buds. The portions were generous for a small eater like myself; I did need to carry some of the food home- not that it's a complaint. In addition to its great service & food, the lot for this restaurant is easy to park in, and its located near several other stores, including a Fry's Food & Drug Supermarket. So, this is a great spot to eat if you're in a hurry and need to get groceries right after a hearty meal. I plan on returning to First Watch, as they are a place that deserves more attention. I am excited to try everything else that they have to offer. read more

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Service was great--Fabian and Marisa were friendly and attentive. Mike (manager) took the time to chat with my friend and I as well. I'll definitely be back to this location! read more

First Watch is always a favorite of mine and I am still working my way through trying everything on their menu. This time around I tried the Morning Meditation and Market Skillet Hash. The food was good and it was good value. It is definitely filling! My husband and I went early on a Sunday morning and it was quiet and empty. Our service could have been better, but still always a good experience. read more

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I had never been to a First Watch since moving to Tucson and it was such a great time! We had a reservation, so we didn't have to wait at all but the place was packed! Started our meal with some house coffee and I ordered the Farm House Breakfast Skillet. The food came out a great time - not too fast and not too long. The breakfast skillet was a 10/10. Crispy breakfast potatoes, bacon bits, onions, peppers, topped with avocado, eggs, and toast. I wiped the plate clean! I recommend First Watch for anyone looking for a classic brunch experience (the best meal of the day!). read more

Went to the grant location this morning for a lil breakfast.. not disappointed! Fast friendly service, clean restaurant , overall great experience! I never have a bad time at this chain.. I've been to other locations in town and enjoy the bright atmosphere. I got a menu staple item and my partner got a seasonal item.. we enjoyed both very much! Definitely a good breakfast spot! read more

First Watch - Shishito brisket hash( seasonal item) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First time at this location, so I decided to try something new also! Food: My food was amazing! This new item is so dam good! Let's just say if you're a Benedict fan Temperature: Perfect! Can't get much better than that :). Atmosphere: Pretty busy as usual. It felt refreshing and nice. Very social and what you expect during breakfast hours. Value: I've mentioned this before, but breakfast tends to be pricey nowadays given the state of where things are locally/nationally. While the value isn't really there, you can expect great quality and good service. Recommendation: I don't really have any outside of our server was awesome and super nice and accommodating. I was with a group of co-workers for a work meeting and he did a great job. I will say however that you should totally try this new benedict dish! It really is that good :). read more

First Watch - Barbocoa Quesadilla. Substituted the beans for potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great food and service! The food was fresh and delicious with large portions. The coffee is amazing as well! read more

First Watch - BEC - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I went here for a late breakfast and was seated right away. Service was great and our orders were timely taken. I ordered the Works Omelete with a fruit bowl. It was brought out quickly and was very good. Good atmosphere and the bathroom was clean. read more

Great place to grab a bite, with great breakfast staples as well as a great chicken pesto bowl.

Service was good, ordered what I usually get, I loved the scrambled eggs, but it seems the quality has gone way down, it appears to me that instead of cracked eggs, they started using the pre-mix (bag eggs) and they are just gross. Very disappointing. read more

This breakfast place is our new go to for a good, fulling breakfast. The restaurant has a country / farm vibe interior. They have the breakfast basics along with specialty items (gluten free, vegan) and seasonal specials. They also have unique fresh juices and their coffee is always good. The staff are quick and friendly. read more

Ordered for 4, in house. 3 trifectas and an eggs Benedict florentine. We SPECIFICALLY asked that the waffles were warm. My dad said "hot, hot". The waffles were not warm. They were cold. Also the florentine was "on its way out. ". But it didn't come. We asked 2 more times. It did finally come. It had been missed somehow. Cold waffles. Not good. This is not the first time. We keep giving you a chance. Maybe we're done giving the chance. Too bad it's decent food, but you just can't get the temp right. read more

The food isn't fresh here like other locations. It lacks flavor and presentation. The pancake and toast we got were both very soggy. The carrot and pecan pancake has raisins in it, which wasn't advertised on the menu. The service was decent. Our waiter was fine, didn't come around much. It was decently quiet for a week day in the early afternoon, typical ambience for brunch. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

After a hard Saturday morning of yard working the men decided to treat themselves to a couple of skillet breakfasts (meat/eggs atop a layer of potatoes, all served up in a small ceramic skillet). In addition to their regular fare, they had a single flyer/insert that boasted some seasonal specials. Pumpkin pancakes might have taken the day normally but we were famished and needed more than just carbs. There was an omelette with braised short rib that caught my eye too. Our waitress was a delight and so we asked her to ask the chef if he might swap out the usual Italian sausage on the Parma Skillet (since we've had that many times before) with some of that braised short rib. She returned 3-minutes later and gave the thumbs up... soooo glad the chef was cool with that quick substitution. Great/attentive service during the entire meal (waters never ran low). And we loved the ability to "get in line" in advance, via their website too! read more

First Watch - Parma Skillet $13 ... customized ;) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Been here a few occasions before having Yelp and all experiences have been good. The only reason I'm doing a 4 star was only due to the wait time. Stopped in for a side of toast and an over medium egg to go along the rest of my breakfast that I had from work. I wanted a fresh egg and this place was still open so it was all planned. I didn't notice eggs on the side options of the menu. I decided to try the Purple Haze drink because the color really looked cool on the picture. Definitely a good decision because it is so tasty. Lip smackingly delightful. Toast and egg, yummy!!! read more

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I had lunch here recently with a friend. I ordered the Salmon & Vegetable Frittata ($13.79). It came with bread and potatoes. The food was great and so was the service. Prices are reasonable. read more

I had a party of 9 need somewhere to go that allowed for all types of diets for brunch and First Watch was the perfect place! We all had special things we needed about our food and they were very accommodating. And they had room for such a big group on a Saturday morning! The food was amazing and very filling. All the toast is thick cute and the eggs were cooked perfectly. It is a bit noisy inside the restaurant but there isn't much they can do about that. read more

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Super cute spot with tons of spacing! They were very accommodating of our group of 14 and service was quick and friendly. The interior was nicely decorated and clean. I had a classic breakfast plate and it came out great. The eggs were exactly as ordered and the pancake was delicious! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A great space for brunch. I really liked the menu selection, with choices for breakfast, lunch, or brunch. The mimosa was good (though I smiled at "some assembly required" when I had to add the brut myself. My sandwich was excellent. The server was down to earth, attentive, and friendly. The prices are good for what you get and we didn't have to wait for a table on a busy Saturday just before noon. Highly recommended! read more

Today I really enjoyed it! Friendly service. Could have been a little more prompt. Food was good. Ordered a trifecta. Eggs, waffle and chicken sausage patty. Loved it loved it loved it. Waffle was light and tasty. Sausage was nice and savory and the eggs cooked good. The coffee here is not my favorite. But it always is consistent. Depends on your taste. Social distancing and clean. read more

First Watch - Social distancing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The restaurant is often really crowded but service is very good. The portions are large. We went for brunch. I had the ham and Gruyère cheese omelet that comes with wheat toast and salad but I had fruit instead of salad. The toast came pre-buttered and I would have preferred without that but it was very good. The omelet had plenty of ham and had a good taste. Fruit was watermelon, pineapple and grapes. Coffee was good. Prices were reasonable. There was a good variety of options. read more

First Watch - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Went to First Watch to try their seasonal raspberry French toast. They were busy but we got in fairly quickly, all the staff we met were friendly and efficient. We ordered quickly. Husband had classic trifecta I think they called it. Huge pancake the size of the plate, bacon, and eggs. He loved it, could only eat half the pancake and of course I had the raspberry French toast. Four pieces of French toast with raspberry sauce, fresh raspberries and a scoop of lemon mascarpone cheese that melted nicely on the hot French toast. It was delicious. Go try it. Great breakfast read more

First time going to first watch in AZ and overall wasn't impressed. My meal for the skillet was saturated in grease that made me throw up before I could finish the meal. Although the wait staff was accommodating and gave a $20 gift card in return; the environment wasn't ideal. The entire time we were there the heat was blasting on my group and we all left with stuffy noses. I might try to go to a different location if back in the area because other people in my party did enjoy there meals. read more

First Watch - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Stopped here for brunch after a 5 mile hike in the desert. What a great place! I had the Power Breakfast Quinoa bowl with a sIde of turkey sausage (recommended by my daughter), it was excellent, I would most certainly do that again! Coffee was also in order, they have very good coffee. My SO had the Baja chicken burrito bowl. She said it was great! Others had the Parma skillet and the beet toast plate. Service was on point! read more

The best breakfast around. The lunch is good too. We've been to 2 different locations and the service at both was exceptional. read more

Food is fresh & healthy! Service is great, love this place for breakfast & lunch! Will return often read more

Best breakfast in Tucson. Fresh healthy juices. Everything you can imagine for breakfast! Great Ambience! read more

The food was good. The service was excellent! The music was so loud you couldn't hear yourself think, no less talk to the other people at the table. when I asked, politely, to lower the volume the Manager absolutely refuse. Told us we could walk around and find another place to sit because she was not lowering the volume. No wonder there's no customers during breakfast hours. Corporate needs to wake up. read more

I finally found a simple place to have a Belgian Waffle with real maple syrup . It was quiet but probably near closing time. I will go again to get my Belgian Waffle again read more

We had breakfast today at the Market Place location. When they served us, they brought out a chicken chimichanga we didn't order. The server returned it to the kitchen but we discovered after we got home they charged us for it anyway, $14.00 for someone in the back to enjoy lunch on us. It is clear they are running an upper scale image with an attempt at presenting a quality product.....however be prepared for a quality over quantity business model with mediocre food. My wife had the eggs benedict with smoked salmon, at least the paper thin sliver they served. No flavor at all with eggs more consistent with pudding. Be prepared for plates 1/3 full of spinach/lettuce rabbit food. Looks like a lot until you remove the rabbit food and discover a child's portion of the main entree. I had "The Works" omelet that was nothing like the name...weighed, measured. and found to be short. We won't go back. Heck 30% of the $100 bill wasn't even our food. What we did get looked all neat, great presentation, but severely lacking. Live and learn..... read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast. I was a little surprised by the price of the brewed coffee. I understand that it was a pot of coffee but I wish they gave me the option of just a cup of coffee since I was the only one drinking. Other than that, service was fantastic and was a great experience overall. read more

First Watch - Crab and avocado toast from their spring menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Everything was great! We found this spot on Yelp. Went based on the reviews. They are not wrong. We arrived and no waiting (the one in Phoenix is always packed and long waiting). The seating inside is open, clean and pleasant. We were seated right away and greeted by our server Abby. She was pleasant and attentive. The menu is simple and we went with The traditional breakfast and The waffle breakfast. Food arrived pretty quick about 10-12 mins. We both enjoyed our food and was delicious. Good presentation and portion size was right. We ate everything and was not overly full. Cage free Eggs cooked over medium, bacon well done (crispy), French toast was flavorful and fruit compote for dip. The waffle was flavorful, light, fluffy and had a light crunch on the edges. Coffee was good and they have the good creamers too. They also leave a pot of coffee and a water glass pitcher. The water seemed filtered, the good water. Overall great experience! Highly recommended. read more

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Food and prices are decent. The trifecta breakfast is pretty good if you're trying to count your calories. We waited around an hour to be seated after being told it would only be 30min. Customer service needs a little bit of work. read more

We stopped in for breakfast and it was so good. We have eaten here a few times and apparently I didn't write any reviews. The food is so fresh, the fruit juicy. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy, the ricotta so tasty. Jaime had the traditional with French Toast. Very very good as well. The Service was very good as well. Not the cheapest, worth it. read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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