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

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

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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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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Basic breakfast food. If you want good breakfast go to Baja cafe...they have eggs Benedict and actually put eggs on your breakfast sandwich.

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

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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

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

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

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

Tucson has a number of unique, gourmet breakfast restaurants. First watch is certainly one of the best. We visit Tucson 2 to 3 times a year and we always visit First Watch. The food is delicious with little twists that put it above the competition. We get excellent service every time. The inside is very clean which is important to my wife. I wish we had a breakfast place as good as this where we live in California. read more

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

Good afternoon Barbara- I am reaching out because of your wait list experience when you dined with us this last weekend. We are very sorry that you were not satisfied with the waiting times and method of our waitlist, and also with your interactions with the folks taking names. I just wanted to let you know that our wait-list system automatically sorts the names we receive so we give every customer that enters our restaurant an ideal and timely experience. We do not have control of the order in which the customers from online arrive on our system. The customers you viewed entering the restaurant were notified by text message and after covid the customers prefer to wait in their car instead of waiting in the waiting area; which may seem as if they are just walking in the door and being seated. Again, we are sorry that your waiting experience at our restaurant was not satisfactory for you. My reply: As usual you hit on one small part of the big topic and missed the big picture. I know you think the system is working as you intend it to, but I am telling you, your hostess at that time discriminated against me and did not enter my name into your system until I got up and asked her if she had forgotten about us. That was made abundantly clear when I was told I had only been waiting for 12 minutes. When I have a watch on and I know what time we arrived, what time the wait started and what time our name was called. I am telling you your person discriminated against me, an older woman, a veteran and a paying customer, because I would not give her my phone number and it made her mad. She took it personally and therefore she discriminated against me! read more

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

Food was delicious, service wonderful. We've gone to First Watch restaurants in NC, FL, AZ, all were great places to eat.

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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Honestly, you would be better off staying at home and making yourself something to eat there. This is not the place to go out to eat. None of the locations are any good. They're either short staffed or your food is cold or they simply seat you at a table, and you just sit there looking around, waiting for a waiter/ waitress to come. if you want to be angry, this is the place to go. Because it will work on your last nerve. read more

Food is good service is good and a relax friendly atmosphere. Look forward to returning. Highly recommended.

Food and service was amazing! We were told to check this place out while waiting for our passports to be printed across the street. The cinnamon roll is soooo good! Don't forget to try this place out when in town! read more

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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