Wow, I wish we had found this place sooner. We are on our last day of vacation and have eaten several different places. This restaurant has so many choices that you can literally eat something new for days. The presentation, the uniqueness of choices and the authenticity made for a perfect breakfast. Our server Kristen was a stellar employee, she offered several suggestions and recommendations. Very pleasant experience. We'll be back next visit for sure. read more

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This review bums me out. We just wanted to go out for brunch. We weren't in any hurry and enjoying a lazy morning. But things went wrong the moment we arrived. I'll start with, Don't bother checking in online. It's like hitting the crosswalk sign in downtown New York, strictly for placebo effect. When we walked in, we were told "perfect timing, you're next" so we thought we were, you know, NEXT. But no, we watched for 10 minutes as others got sat. When we asked about it, we weren't given any other explanation (except "you're next" which we clearly weren't) as the manager turned around and sat TWO more tables!! I don't think "next" means what they think it means. It made no sense. At other restaurants, I've waited over an hour for a table but still gave them five-stars! Why? Because they communicated and set reasonable expectations. They didn't keep saying the word "next" while still seating people ahead of us!! Giving First Watch the benefit of the doubt, it's possible this "manager" (didn't get his name but he worked the morning of 21 March) was incapable of actually explaining how there's any difference in online check in and walking up in person. He said that they have two lists and that they take those in person before online checkins. Okay soooooo if walking up is when you actually get on the "active" list, again, what is the point of checking in online? Besides that, this guy would not take constructive criticism without being flippant. I'd want my customers to tell me when they've been told clearly one thing and then another thing happens! But HE actually did it too! I told him I didn't want to ruin his day and that we just didn't understand what was going on. He quipped back that he "certainly was going to have a nice day" so i hope he goes somewhere to eat when he gets off of work and they set him up for a nice day EXACTLY as he did ours. Oh and he brought us a kale drink "on the house" even though I didn't order or ask for anything. My husband said it was an olive branch but then they actually tried to CHARGE us for it!! It was sitting completely untouched in the middle of our table, as was most of my mediocre breakfast. We should have just walked out as soon as he stared blowing us off about the whole "next" thing. Bottom line: online check in was a waste of time, the "manager" clearly isn't customer oriented, the service at nearly every First Watch I've been to is a crapshoot (although this time, it was good when we did finally got seated) and the food is meh, so just eat somewhere else, maybe Bisbee Breakfast Club or Sonoran Brunch Co.. even Denny's with a smile would have been better than this morning. Oh and as my husband was walking out, he overheard a woman walk-in and say that she had used the online reservation thing and they should've been seated within 45 minutes. The young lady working there told her that they "don't take reservations" Wow. read more

First Watch - Not sure if it's GF but it looks super yummy - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We enjoyed brunch here this weekend. We went online and got our names on the waitlist, so they had a table for us as soon as we got there. I had the bacado omelette. It was a delicious omelette with lots of bacon, avocado, and cheese inside. It came with a side of spring greens dressed lightly with a lemon dressing. I asked for sourdough toast as a substitute for the whole grain toast. It took awhile, but I eventually got the right toast with a side of delicious jam. My husband ordered the parma skillet hash, which had Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and cheese over potatoes and topped with two eggs. It came with a side of whole grain toast and jam. Cups of coffee rounded out the meal. Our server was very attentive to making sure we always had a pot of coffee at our table. It was a nice treat to have someone else make breakfast for us! read more

First Watch - Bacado omelette - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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It was early-ish, so we were seated right away which was nice given I had my elderly Dad with me. Staff was friendly and service was on point. I guess I am just not necessarily impressed with their food which came out luke warm. I had the Rustic frittata with a side of the cheese grits. My Dad had some sort of combo. It all looked great, but eating barely warm food is not what I am into. Taste was fine, but did not blow me away. Yes, I realize I am talking about breakfast but if I am going to pay a decent chunk of change for eggs and toast, I need a little something more than what I got here. Bottom line, it was okay for sure but there are too many other options around for me personally when it comes to a great breakfast. read more

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Popular breakfast place from what I've been told so we decided to stop in. Perhaps I'm blessed with amazing breakfast places in LA as this was around the same level as a Denny's. I ordered a frittata and it arrived on the smaller sizes of portions (vs omelettes). The buttered ciabatta was fair and the dish itself was fairly void of flavor. The cubed potatoes were also on the bland side. All the tables were packed so I guess this is the best in town. read more

This is a must stop for us when in Arizona. The million dollar bacon is to die for. So amazingly delicious. read more

First Watch - Million dollar potatoes and million dollar bacon - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Breakfast tacos & Tri Athlete dish. Food was exquisite and filling. My partner only finished two tacos and didn't finish the side of beans. I didn't get to all of my fresh cut fruit. The coffee was also great tasting. Server was timely and well mannered. read more

First Watch - Breakfast tacos & Tri Athlete - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The food was amazing! I ordered The Traditional and it was so tasty! The whole grain artisan toast was a hit for me and the potatoes, sausage, and the eggs were so great! I usually get the Floridian French Toast which is also really good especially if you like fruit with your French toast. The vibes were great in this place. The service was amazing and inviting. I felt well taken care of from the moment I stepped in to leaving! Highly recommend this place for a great Breakfast and Brunch you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

I'm wondering why we waited so long to try this place. The drinks alone make it worth the time. My only complaint is that I wish the poached eggs were cooked just a tad more and less slimy- but that's totally a personal preference. read more

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Great breakfast place!!! Different things on menu,, highly recommend!!!! Not just eggs and pancakes lots of variety here , comfortable tables clean and nice atmosphere read more

Perfect for breakfast/brunch. My favorite are the waffles and bacon. Friendly service & very clean:) read more

First Watch - Waffle, Pancake, Bacon & Iced Vanilla Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I don't get what people see about this place I've tried this place several time because people want too try it because of the reviews. I don't like it! they don't know how cook eggs the toast comes out cold every time won't even melt the butter or what ever they put on it. The coffee is terrible so strong taste like road tar. They say they cook healthier so I guess healthy means taste bad. I give this place minus. read more

I love this place. Everything I've eaten here has been good, even weird things like the barbacoa breakfast burrito which was unexpectedly covered in a chile sauce. The bread they use to make toast is hand made and they slice it thick. The portion sizes are about right. I never have leftovers from here and I leave comfortably full. They have you pay up front, not with your server. I think I like that, but it is different. It's especially nice if you have a coupon because the cashiers know how to handle them. The servers are very friendly and all of them you pass while leaving wish you well. The only thing I've had that wasn't worth consuming was one of their "fresh pressed" juice blends. Mine came in a small glass chock full of ice. It was watery, overly ginger-y, and generally unpleasant. It was more than $5 too. They push these juices on everyone every time. Clearly the servers are required to ask. Stay away from those. I think the thing to do here is order something a little different, a little exotic, then you'll get the full experience. read more

Clean, delish, friendly!!! The food was amazing as always and the waitress we had today was efficient and sweet Parking can be tricky on a busy day, but worth it. read more

First Watch - Purple Haze for a lazy day - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Indoor seating and outdoor patio available. When we arrived on this Sunday morning around 10am, we were seated immediately (inside). I enjoyed the chorizo and chile omelet (which could have been ordered as a fritatta). I had potatoes and tortillas with my order. The coffee is delicious and they leave the carafe for coffee and water on your table. My little enjoyed the Belgian waffle which came with compote and butter. Added bacon and potatoes. Sarah our server placed the order as the Trifecta for pricing purposes. My little gobbled it up. There are tables, half booths, and booths. From some of my previous visits: The Benedicts are super yummy. I am not a fan of the million dollar bacon, because I prefer crisp bacon. I ordered it previously and when my server saw that I did not eat more than the first taste, they offered me something else instead. Come a little earlier on the weekends; apparently everyone sleeps in: There were people waiting when we left. They gave their name and number to the host(ess) and were notified by text message when their table was ready. Looking forward to trying the Purple Haze (a lemonade with lavender and more). read more

This place has all around feel good food. It's my third time coming back and the million dollar bacon definitely is a treat. Nice on the inside and sweet staff got the same waitress twice and I absolutely love her. The pancakes are huge and everything is delicious! read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

You know the food is really good when your teenagers wolf it down and gush over how it's the best meal they have had in days. . Fresh and delicious. Not the usual basic fare. Delicious and fresh juices. And the best real maple syrup. read more

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This is our go-to breakfast spot! I always bring people who visit me here. I've been here multiple times and I always have a great experience. Friendly staff, quick wait times and great food. I love that they have seasonal menus so I can try something new. Their fresh juices are a must and of course I enjoy their hot coffee. I've tried a few of their items and I'm always happy. read more

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Outstanding coffee. Great food we have the scrambled eggs and breakfast tacos. Great atmosphere. Service was good. Will go back. read more

Love first watch! They do get very busy especially on weekends, but worth the wait if you aren't in a rush. The sandwiches are huge and savory. Even the kids menu has generous portions! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I hate to complain but The food was cold No bacon Bad service You should be ashamed I will never go on a Sunday. read more

I had the pesto chicken quinoa bowl. It was tasty. The kale, apple, green drink was the highlight of the morning! The staff here are all extremely kind and helpful. read more

Terrible experience! This hole ruined a birthday breakfast! There were four of us. The "waitress" brought out 3 meals and then the 4th one 20 minutes later. Oh, and this was with NO apology. Boy, she sure was quick to being that check though. To top it off I had to go for a hike through the restaurant to flag down some poor kid to get a to-go box. Pathetic! Last but not least...the meal that took an extra 20 minutes...had a pancake that was a brick and these "scrambled eggs"?! Come on! read more

First Watch - "Scrambled eggs" ha! - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We put our names on the wait list from home through the website, drove there, and only had to wait 5 minutes for our table. My child had their first omelette and really enjoyed it (just bacon and cheese) and a bowl of fruit and toast. The toast was real bread with seeds and it was super yummy! I tried to have the smoked salmon and roasted vegetable frittata, but got one with sun roasted tomatoes and crimini mushrooms and lots of onions instead. It was delicious, but not what I ordered, hence 4 instead of 5 stars. (I think I spelled the mushroom name incorrectly-- I don't care for mushrooms, and don't pay attention to their names. "Crimini " is how I remember it!) read more

Excellent food and Tia was our waitress and did a wonderful job. She is smiling, attentive and made us feel important! We will be back!

Why can't I just have a classic benny? It was on a hogie roll (untoasted). one egg was overcooked...? but both were cold. dissappointing.

Good food. Poor service. Servers poor attitudes It was hot on the patio and I had to wait for a soda. Then had to endure a lecture because I wast following their rules read more

The food is amazing. I had some vegetarian breakfast hash that blew my mind. Coffee is nice and fresh and appears in a big pot so you don't have to wait for refills. The staff greets you like long lost friends if you're a regular. If you're not, you kind of get ignored for a while. Three people averted their eyes as they walked by while I was waiting to be seated. The fourth guy was super nice though, seated me right away and everything was peachy after that. Definitely give this place a try! read more

First Watch - Regular menu - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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First Watch is like the guy who suddenly starting eating really really healthy (like homemade smoothies and stuff) but is still chill enough to not shame you for ordering bacon with your pancakes. This restaurant prides itself in having a wide selection of organic, free-range, multi-grain, vegetarian, gluten-free (I think), dairy-free (I think), free trade (maybe?), non-blood diamond options. To give you an example, they have that "raw" sugar that tastes like they made sugar out of tree bark. I don't feel myself naturally drawn to a selection like this but my dad does, so...we find ourselves here often. And here's the thing: it's actually pretty dang good. The portion size always seems minimal but I've never left hungry. Their multigrain pancakes are actually huge and delightfully tasty. They have a lot of dishes with avocado, which still seems like a strange mushy green hand-grenade, but I'm growing towards liking it just because they always serve it well. Although this is technically a chain, you don't get that cheap, mass-produced corporate vibe from eating here. Service is always polite, friendly, and professional, and the setting is spacious and vintage. So hey, if you're the kind of person who eats avocado toast at home and drinks out of mason jars, you'll love this place. For me personally it's a solid 4.5, but I'll rate it a 5 for anyone who's living their healthiest life now. read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I don't give too many five star reviews but this place was perfect. The atmosphere is lovely, music not too loud (and people not too loud either). I got an egg breakfast sandwich and the million dollar bacon. Both were absolutely delicious. The sandwich is probably the best egg sandwich I've ever tried and the bacon is for sure the best I've tried. It's sweet and salty perfection. The service was amazing as well. My server made sure to swing by a few times to make sure everything was good and dropped off the bill without seeming pushy. I will definitely be eating here again. It's the perfect spot for a Sunday breakfast or brunch. read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good food good over all wait time.is long make early reservation grom yelp the waitress was really nice.

First timer. I got the most amazing kale salad recommended by the server and I did the shoes too so I got a Monterey club and both of them were absolutely fantastic. My son got the market veggie and he absolutely loved it. My Grammy got the honey pecan salad absolutely loved it. We also got their juices and they are unbelievable I tried all three and I couldn't tell you which one is my favorite because they are also fantastic! Everything is fresh and delicious. Good atmosphere. I would have to say that my favorite part was the server though. His name is Wyatt and he makes you feel comfortable does a really good job has a really good attitude and we really enjoyed him. They are lucky to have him. We will be back read more

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Our food was incredible! Kids had waffle and pancakes. They loved them. My wife had the market scramble and I had eggs/waffle. Probably the best waffle I've ever had. Her market scramble was unbelievable and fresh! Service was outstanding! read more

First Watch - Market Scramble - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely love this place! Fresh ingredients and terrific chefs. They can serve a lot of people. Yes, it's a chain. Our family in the Ft Worth area are delighted to have one nearby. We're happy with it but said the chefs here, on Oracle were better. read more

Absolutely love this place. It's clean with great service and consistently delicious food! Everything we've tried here has been delightful.

I LOVE their juices and I hate drinking juice haha the staff here were so kind and so accommodating. We sat outside and switched tables for shading. It did take a bit for our drinks to come out but I think they were switching servers for us, so not a big deal. We were a group of four with a toddler. All of us enjoyed our meal and drinks. And we were hanging out....we had NO idea that they were closing/closed and felt soo so so bad. We appreciated the staff waiting for us and giving us that time and space without rushing us and giving us a full kind service to the end. I hate staying late at restaurants so we apologize and thank you! read more

First Watch - It's so pretty! And tasty! - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Terrible acoustics... terrible service... waited to be seated... then waited forever for water I asked 3 different people and took 25 minutes to get... fresh fruit drink was terrible like they poured agave into it by the barrel.- I could not drink it! Our server asked 3 x if everything was ok as we were leave and I really wanted coffee too . We waited an hour for food and it was not busy but no one was coordinated . We will not come again . My food when I finally got mine was very tasty but small portions. My husband thought his was just ok. The food other people were eating looked yummy . This was our 3rd time st this location. The last time I was there I walked out as no one came to take my order for 10 minutes. We have had good luck with First watch on Grant. The manager was very good to deal with as my husband did complain . read more

First Watch - Yummy pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First Watch is your classic go-to brunch spot in Tucson. The food is good, they have a huge variety of options on their menu and the restaurant itself is cozy & modern. I stopped by for the first time at a very busy, common brunch hour so I was expecting a bit of a wait. The wait wasn't too long, about 15 minutes for a table of two which isn't bad considering they had a full house on a Saturday morning. I enjoyed my food very much but the service was a tad on the slow side to be honest. Our food took over 30 minutes to come out. I get that it was a busy time to stop by but 30 minutes is a little too long in my opinion but the food was good so I can't say they deserve less than 4 stars. But server we had could definitely have been more attentive and followed up on refills and let us know when our food would be out which he didn't do at all. I will give them another shot but will plan accordingly and go at a less-than-busier hour. read more

A friend and I decided to stop in after our workout. The restaurant is open and has a farm to table feel which I really like. The menu is extensive with everything from pancakes to quinoa bowls. The large specials menu was a bit deceiving since those weren't available until April but we were able to find other things on the menu that looks just as appetizing. I decided on the farmhouse hash. Perfectly seasoned potatoes, scrambled eggs (I ordered egg whites at no additional cost), avocado, tomatoes, and onions. It typically comes with bacon but I opted for chicken, again at no additional cost! It also comes with toast, preserves, and fruit. A lot of food for a great price. The waitress was very kind but forgetful and we did have to seek out another server for a water refill and a box. But overall the experience was great and I'd definitely come back. read more

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We returned today (July 24) to give them another try. I must say, our experience was much different in a positive way! The service was proactive! Our food was delicious! When it was served everything was warm. I had the Works omelet and my husband had the salmon special; see my pictures. Both delicious. A special thanks goes to Athena who went above and beyond for us! We will be back! FIRST REVIEW:This was our first visit and we expected much much more because we had a fantastic experience at the First Watch on Grant and Swan. Unfortunately our experience was not great. The biggest concern was the lack of service and maybe they were understaffed but it took forever to get coffee. When our pancakes were served it took forever to get the syrup. Why wouldn't you bring the syrup with the pancakes so you can enjoy them when they are hot?? I'm not planning on coming back because the prices are higher and so I expected much much more. read more

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