Fantastic breakfast/brunch. Friendly waitstaff, and amazing Million Dollar Bacon. Will definitely go back. I appreciate that you can place your name on a waitlist as you are driving there and get seated quickly. read more

Did half soup, half salad option- broccoli cheddar and sweet honey pecan salad. Great service. Food came out in a timely manner.

Such a great location! Right near the Villanova Campus. A fresh offering of farm to table menu with healthy options for anyone to indulge in!! I had multigrain pancakes w blueberries and maple syrup, others in our party had avocado toast ( delightful!) and we could not stop raving about their bread!! Will definitely be back again!! read more

See all

A pretty solid place to eat some tasty, stomach-filling breakfast! Located between the forever busy Starbucks and Bulldog Yoga, this restaurant can be deceiving to the eye in terms of its size. This place is huge and can fit a lot of dining guests! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming with tons of lovely decor that invites you to sip your coffee without a care in the world. The service can be hit or miss depending on the server though. The food is always on the ball and is your standard breakfast menu with some goodies like steel cut oatmeal and a wide variety of pancakes! read more

Food is always amazing! It's definitely fresh and healthy and there's so many healthy options. Their drinks are very creative. Service is always great, everyone is super friendly. Would recommend! Also, very affordable especially given the area read more

First Watch - Floridian French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

See all

Love the clean look and vibe. Our waitress was super engaging. Street corn hash was very good. Coffee was good not strong enough for me but I like high test. Very accommodating to a member of our party's dary and soy allergy. The million dollar bacon was overcooked and too sweet for our liking. The dairy free yogurt with fruit was outstanding. Skillet eggs was very good. Visiting but if I could I would go back. read more

See all

I went to First Watch today, a Tuesday, with my grandmother for a late breakfast. Noon = lunch time = packed like it's Saturday morning. We waited 15 minutes for a table, no big deal. We were then seated and waited an additional 15 minutes to even be acknowledged. Others seated after us were taken care of almost immediately. NOT a good feeling. I made eye contact with the hostess and signaled to her that we were still waiting and not too happy at this point. She then got our server, who quickly apologized and asked if we were ready to order. Yes, we'd have enough time to read the menu several times over so we were more than ready. We finally got our coffee and placed our order. The food was delicious as always. I got the Farmhouse Skillet with scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, avocado, tomatoes, and cheese. It comes with a small side of fruit and toast with jam. No complaints about the food as this is my go-to First Watch meal. Only giving this spot 3 stars because of the sour taste today's experience left. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Skillet - scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cheese [+ ketchup]; toast with jam; side of assorted fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

It's always great to find a good brunch place close by. This is no exception. I've especially come to like all the little farm to table type places that keep popping up. The rustic look of the restaurant and friendly staff is very welcoming. I could do without the "mainline attitudes" around me but that is no fault of the restaurant. The complimentary coffee while waiting for your table is a nice touch. BTW, expect to wait about twenty minutes during peak breakfast time. The place isn't huge and is clearly popular. Really enjoyed the salmon frittata I ordered and the fact you aren't charged for every substitution you make. I was able to get egg whites and potatoes in lieu of a salad for no upcharge - thumbs up! My friend got the chocolate chip pancakes and some combo meal. Needless to say, nothing was left on the plate. Overall pricing was on par with many other restaurants in the area. Great spot and I'll certainly be back. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

I ordered delivery through Uber Eats. Ordered the Carnitas Breakfast Tostadas and Million Dollar Bacon. The bacon was delish, but the tostadas were not as described: no white queso, no roasted corn salsa, no pickled onions, no cilantro, and worst of all- no tajin fruit salad (which is something that helped me decide to order this item). They provided an extra - what I think was - guacamole, but I didn't eat it because it was gross and brown. read more

Yuck! I ate at First Watch today. I ordered the avocado toast. It tasted rancid. I called my server over and said to her, this went bad sometime yesterday. She said, "I'm sorry we didn't get our delivery on time this morning, there have been a number of complaints today about it." Are you f-ing kidding me?!?!?! The restaurant knew the product was spoiled and still served it to me?!?!?!? Who does that?!?!? I love first watch and will continue to dine at other restaurants...this isolated case is a total embarrassment to management at this location, which I will never, ever, patronize again. read more

I'm glad to see there's a First Watch in PA. We loved it in Florida, so when we saw it pop up in PA, we had to stop by. It's in a nice strip with easy access to parking. Bright and clean inside the restaurant. The hostess could've used a smile, and shown some type of acknowledgement upon our arrival other than just giving us a stare down. Thankfully someone else came over, did the greeting and brought us to our table (which helped bumped it up to a four star). Seated rather quickly (we arrived 9ish). Our waitress was nice and friendly. Food was fresh, portion just enough. My daughters pancake off the kids menu was huge! she ate probably a 1/4 of it, way too much for her.. Didn't have to wait too long for our food to come out as some of the previous yelpers had mentioned. But again, we did go around 9ish, before the crowd hit. I don't know if that makes a difference. We also noticed how some of the staff actually wipe down the baby highchairs!! That's something we haven't seen in many restaurants! So kudos to them! read more

See all

I enjoyed this place very much The skillet hash was amazing The chickenchanga cooked perfectly love the watermelon drink and kale tonic was very refreshing. T in the kitchen can throw down with Bobby flay and Sabrina will serve you right and win you over with her charismatic smile. Bon appétit. read more

This place is pretty cool. Similar to Panera but with waitress service. Actually, when I was eating my turkey club with bacon and avocado, I thought I was at Panera and had to remind myself that I wasn't. The club is exactly, and I mean exactly, like the one at Panera right down to the untoasted bread. Untoasted bread on clubs and BLTs is a pet peeve of mine, so I will have to remember to ask for it to be toasted next time. I had the combo so I got to try the Sweet Honey Pecan Salad as well, and it was pretty fabulous. I'm pretty sure it was the warm honey mustard dressing that was on it. Yum!!! The combo was a pretty good deal for just under eight bucks. Loved the decor in the place - cool lighting fixtures, different wood tones, nice furniture in pretty colors. The service was good but it did take a little while for the food to come out. Overall, it was a good first time visit and we will definitely be going back. read more

First Watch - Turkey Club and Sweet Honey Pecan Salad combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

Great breakfast place near Nova! I've been coming here for the past couple of years and I absolutely love the food. It has all the classic brunch dishes, but it is slightly more expensive that the nearby brunch spots. The only problem is the wait time. The whole process of waiting to be seated, to order, to eat, and to pay is abnormally long. There is a new way to check-in on Yelp or on other similar apps, which speeds up the process. However the wait to order and get the food is still very long. Lastly, when you head to the counter to pay, there is always a line. The host that seats you also takes care of the payments. The bright side is that there is free coffee while you wait! There's a dispenser near the entrance with sugar and creamer. read more

Food was really good. Everything was fresh and the service was fast! I'll be returning to try more of the dishes. We kept it simple this time...a traditional egg plate with bacon, toast and home fries and a egg skillet plate. Inside of the restaurant was clean and had a nice country farm type atmosphere. It was bright and airy! read more

Delicious food, very friendly service. Exactly what I wanted after a long plane flight

I was there for a lunch last week, Mr Willard Is an unpleasant person being a manager should give a good impression of the place since he spends a lot of time in front of the restaurant that is to say it is the face of the place, he speaks badly to his employees and his bad attitude, it is not the first time we visit the place because we say give him another chance thinking that this man was having a bad day but no, he took us to the table and it was always his attitude of very bad taste. I wouldn't come back or recommend this place anymore. read more

Get the kale tonic. Trust. It's fruity and delicious and for $4 a glass, it's a steal, compared to other fresh veggie juice places that charge $6-8. The food itself is good and prices are reasonable but be aware, playing isn't that aesthetic. (not for IG brunches haha) They are currently allowing indoor and outdoor seating! read more

Today I ordered lunch and I got a side of fruit with my meal. This is all I got! And is that mold on the strawberry? I don't mean to be a Karen but, I am really disappointed since I've been coming here for years. read more

First Watch - Barely any fruit ): - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

See all

I came here for brunch on Sunday 3/24/24. After checking in and being told it'll be a 10-20 minute wait and we'll be called to get seated. I watch a bunch of people going front of me to get seated. So after waiting 35 minutes I went back to the hostess who didn't put me on the list at all so everyone skipped over me and then was told I'd have to wait another 40 minutes before being seated. I left. The level of incompetence was ridiculous. read more

I seen this restaurant on tv, FYI on channel 6, so I'm thinking the food must be good , to make on tv, looks can be deceiving, the food was terrible , and I mean terrible, Me and my Wife ordered fried rice with shrimp gave my wife baby portion fit for a child, I ordered catfish, no seasoning at all on the fish , dry wet French fries , worst food I ever ate , coming from a restaurant, this establishment needs to close down!!!!!! read more

Starting wait time 25-30 minutes ok I understand so we wait that 30 minutes and then we go in to ask what the wait time is it's an extra 10-15 minutes after the 30 minutes that we already waited. read more

After being seated we waited a while to be greeted. One waitress acknowledged us and asked if anyone wanted coffee. We never had a designated waitress, as two waitresses brought food and drinks to us while we dined. Our experience felt very rushed. Several times we had to request things like extra plates or napkins while our waitress walked by; never stopping. When the meal was over, our check was brought without asking us if we wanted anything else. Not a huge deal, but I wasn't able to request another coffee to go. So, I stopped in Starbucks before heading home. Not a terrible experience, but not a great one. It's unlikely I'll be returning. read more

Been here more than a few times for breakfast and it never disappoints. Expect a wait if you're coming on the weekend, but list moves quickly. Lots of booths and rustic wood tables make this seem cozy despite the large size of the restaurant. We had the traditional eggs, farmhouse hash and smoked salmon frittata. All delicious. Request the almond butter for your toast, you won't be disappointed. read more

It was our first time at First Watch and we were wow'd! We moved away from the area several years ago and were very pleased with this new breakfast option. Chockful of good items on the menu! And we got exactly what we were in the mood for and all delicious. Definitely coming back whenever we are in town. Wish you would open a location in our town (State College)! Highly recommend for atmosphere, food and service! read more

First watch was installed in Whitehall on Rt. 51, the northbound side, just north of the cloverleaf. When it moved in a few years ago, I kept telling myself that I really should stop in to check it out, as there is nothing quite like it anywhere near by. I finally stopped in with the family yesterday, and I was not disappointed. A breakfast-brunch-lunch eatery, the menu is packed full of well described, easily understood meal options, complete with appetizers and coarses. The ambiance is that of a rustic farm house, but with modern industrial-architectural elements such as reclaimed wood table tops, meeting bare steel chairs. The coffee is excellent, and I point this out because a lot of breakfast places get the food, the dining room, and the menu right, but forget all about the quality of the coffee. It seems like a minor thing, but if the coffee isn't right, it sets a tone for the rest of the breakfast dining experience, for the negative. Pros: excellent, easy-to-use menu, great coffee, lots of vegetarian options, warm, homey atmosphere Cons: parking can be tricky, as there isn't a lot of space for as many parking spaces they have drawn out on pavement. read more

See all

I had such high expectations for this place after reading the reviews but sadly it just didn't measure up. There was a very long wait on a Sunday afternoon, as expected for Sunday brunch. Although we had joined the waitlist via yelp, they were unable to find our name on the list and we had to start over when we arrived. There are nice benches outside to wait on though. The atmosphere is very nice! It is open, clean, and rustic with lots of room between tables and an open kitchen in the back. The menu was extensive and they had several creative menu items and specials that sounded delicious and interesting! We did like the carrot ginger chai they had as a special. From there, our experience went downhill. We waited a very long time once seated to both place our orders and then to get our food. Our waiter was a bit clumsy and dropped several utensils, etc during our meal, including dunking the handle of a coffee pot into one of our drinks! When prompted, he agreed to replace the drink, but it was odd that he didn't initially offer. The food itself was mediocre at best. All of our eggs were cold and tasted as if they were microwaved rather than made fresh. My meal came with avocado which was mostly brown. The bacon was very unevenly cooked with some raw areas and some overcooked areas. The portions were random - while I had lots of eggs, my friend's plate was pretty sparse. Overall, it was a disappointed experience. The ambiance and menu are so great, but the food and service just don't measure up at this point. read more

See all

We came here after a recommendation and this might be the best breakfast I've ever had. Everything was delicious, from the coffee to a fresh juice and especially the food. Great service, great food. Loved everything about this place read more

My family and i had a great experience here! We came around noon for brunch on a Sunday. Definitely recommend joining the waitlist on the yelp app before you arrive. We didn't know this was a thing until we arrived, but only ended up waiting about 20 minutes for our table. Our server was super sweet and our food came out quickly and hot. The donut holes are to die for and are the perfect shareable starter. Three of us at the table got the farmhouse skillet and loved it! My mom got the biscuits and gravy and it was super yummy too. All in all, my family loved this spot and talked about how great our experience was for the rest of the day. Can't wait to come back! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

See all

Fantastic place for breakfast, brunch and lunch! I have dined here six or seven times and all were excellent! Great comfort food with many options. Friendly atmosphere and service. A great way to start to the day! read more

I ordered take out here. The food came very quickly, but was average at best. I prefer Panera, to be honest. No one was wearing masks.

Excellent food and service. We had quick and efficient food service, attention to detail. Quality food. And left laughing with the staff because of the excellent interaction(s). read more

Had THE worst service ever that I can recently recall. Came in at the tail end of the lunch rush and seated immediately. Waiter approached us immediately and took our drink order much to the consternation of a nearby table- mom, dad and young child- who were obviously seated before us. It took 45 minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. Had a view of the kitchen line and witnessed disorganized and slow cooking line. Waiters standing around talking to each other while waiting for their orders while a dozen tables were left unbussed. Cooks staring at tickets and discussing. Counted 8 ticket up there at once and four cooks behind the line... slow. Sitting across from tables now that have been partially bussed twice and still not clean. Mentioned the issues at the host stand and one of the two staff there said "There's one manager on and he can't manage much at all..." Do yourself a favor and skip this place altogether. The food was ok, but poorly managed and poorly trained staff made the experience miserable. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

See all

This place is becoming a tradition whenever I pick up and drop off our son at Villanova. It's a short jaunt from campus and the breakfasts are top notch. I usually opt for the 1/2 sandwich + soup combo at a reasonable $8. If you are feeling breakfasty, the buckwheat pancake is huge and tasty. Don't skip the side of million dollar bacon, which is 4 thick strips of bacon with brown sugar and lots of pepper. Sweet and spicy. Apparently there is an app now where you can virtually wait in line before you get there. Very helpful as the weekend wait can be substantial. read more

I really wanted to like it here, but it was just SO average. They claim to have the freshest, finest ingredients, but instead served very basic dishes. The first red flag was the bowl of International Delight branded coffee creamers at the table... I started my meal off with one of their juices. I love a good fresh, healthy juice but this one just too sweet. My fault for ordering a juice with agave. Next time I would skip on the sweetener. My husband and I split the AM Superfoods Bowl and Ricotta Pancakes. The superfoods bowl consisted of fresh fruit and granola over chia pudding with a side of toast with almond butter. Everything was SO SWEET. I often make chia pudding at home and this one was just loaded with sugar. The pancakes were overcooked and dry, which was sad because ricotta pancakes are usually so light and fluffy! I thought the prices were decent, our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was fun and crowded (in a good way). I may go back with lower expectations but I wouldn't put it on the top of my priority list! read more

First Watch... more like First Wait. Extremely long wait time. Hostess did not communicate the correct wait time and didn't update patrons when the kitchen was backed up. Poor management and poor customer service. I don't mind waiting but at least communicate the right information to your customers. Will not be visiting again. read more

Just had some blueberry pancakes and they were awesome as usual. The service was immaculate. Oreyann took great care of me and mentioned at one point that she just started here. She's great, highly recommend! read more

This place is good! This place has its own creative ways of making things with new taste! I loved the lemon pancake with blueberry but didn't love it all the way lol first bite was like wow then as I moved on to the second pancake the lemon taste was not there... it taste like London puppy seed cake but as pancake! So it makes it my signature pancake but was not soooo loved as I was eating because the lemon taste was fading away. Maybe they didn't stir the ingredients thoroughly?? Not so many menu to pick from, which makes it unique.. cold brew coffee.. great coffee!!! Lol but other than that this pace is great place to grab some food! I will come back if I m near read more

2nd time I've been to first watch. 1st was a great experience - quick service, fresh, great food. Today was a different story. Waited only 5 minutes to get a table but then nearly an hour to get tacos, a pancake, and a veggie burger. Drinks were great - had a kale tonic and morning meditation which came out quick. Tacos were solid but unfortunately had 2 small hairs on the plate which were under the salad and one of the tortillas. Pancake came out hard as a rock so ended up sending that back and the waitress decided to comp the whole thing which was unexpected. I usually never complain but the pancake was inedible. I overheard they comped a few other tables around us that waited an hour+ for their food. From other reviews and my personal experience it looks like this place struggles a bit when its packed. Will still give it another shot as I had a great experience the first time I came and the waitress was friendly today. read more

First Watch - Chicken Salad - 1st time at first watch - bread was amazing and overall great filing salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

I got a breakfast burrito with quinoa, egg and avocado. I couldn't really taste any avocado or egg, but it was decent. It's a great healthy option, so it's great for health conscious people. I still do think about the burrito. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania