I've been to my fair share of breakfast spots, but First Watch on Virginia Beach Blvd has quickly earned its place at the top of my list. From the moment you walk in, it feels like a place that gets breakfast right -- no shortcuts, no fuss, just fresh, thoughtful food that genuinely tastes amazing. The vibe here strikes a perfect balance between laid-back and welcoming. It's bright, clean, and friendly without feeling rushed or crowded, which makes it ideal whether you're grabbing coffee by yourself, catching up with friends, or having a relaxed family brunch. Now, the food. This is where First Watch really shines. Every dish we tried felt vibrant and fresh -- like the ingredients were picked that morning and treated with care. The avocado toast had perfectly ripe avocado and a great balance of flavors, the lemon ricotta pancakes were light and fluffy with just the right hint of citrus, and their signature omelets were hearty without being heavy. Even the drinks impressed -- from rich coffee to freshly pressed juices that taste like sunshine in a glass. What stood out most to me was how consistent everything was. Sometimes breakfast places can feel hit-or-miss, but here every bite reinforced that this kitchen knows what it's doing. There's creativity on the menu without being overwhelming, and plenty of options whether you lean healthy or hearty. Service was warm and attentive -- a team that seemed genuinely glad to see us rather than just doing their job. Our server offered thoughtful recommendations, checked in at the right moments, and kept everything running smoothly without making us feel rushed. This location strikes that rare sweet spot where the food tastes deliberate, the atmosphere feels easy, and the service just makes the whole morning better. If you're in Virginia Beach and want a breakfast or brunch spot that delivers on flavor, comfort, and genuine quality, this First Watch is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back. read more

I specifically wanted to return and update and hopefully upgrade them after poor experience. I'm happy to report it worked and can say it was a great service. I caught them around 2 PM just before close on MLK Day. I was immediately seated in a booth with menus and silverware. The dining room was tidy with prep prior to closing. My waitress may a few suggestions from a new Winter menu that just pushed last Tuesday. However, the chimichurri steak with hash on the specials board looked too good to pass up. I added Millionaire bacon. My bacon pushed out just prior to my main. This bacon is everything! I love it! My steak was delivered soon after and looked stunning and huge! It protector be quite scrumptious too! I would absolutely recommend. My waitress checked in on me and brought the check just before finishing. Checkout was good. There was no one there, but only a slight delay. No issues with my card. I was thrilled to see they are back on track. read more

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Me and the Wife had This visit planned for a month, She really was looking forward to eating here.. Well the waitress brought my wife's food 2 eggs bacon, Potatoes and bread.. The waitress was like"They broke the first eggs so it's your lucky day you get 2 more for free"... A great thing except the Broken ones were Runny and undercooked, And the extra ones were Snotty and undercooked.. So I complained for the Wife against her wanting to just deal with it.. Well the Waitress as nice as she was Brought 2 more eggs.. And The last 2 were even more Raw than the other 4.. So 6 undercooked Almost raw eggs.. Then the Potatoes she was served tasted like someone spilled salt on them and the bacon was also undercooked.. So She didn't eat anything but the bread.. I once again told the Waitress and she got us a 5$ off card even tho nothing on the plate was eaten!!! My Waffle was Great and the waitress was Great.. The Food was uneatable.. Sucks for my Wife who was really looking forward to it read more

My first time at First Watch and it did not disappoint. Great vibes and a menu, that had something for everyone. I started with the Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee, and wow... this was a treat. It's made with salted caramel and honey, topped with sweet cream cold foam and finished with toffee nut crumbles. Sweet but not too sweet, super smooth, and honestly the kind of iced coffee you sip and immediately think, "okay yes, this is happening today." If you like flavored coffee but don't want it to taste artificial, this is the move. For food, I went with the Farmhouse Hash, and it was exactly what I was craving. Two eggs any style (I went over easy) on top of seasoned potatoes with bacon, avocado, roasted onions and tomatoes, plus cheese. Everything was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. It's hearty without being too heavy, and the whole grain toast on the side was great for scooping up all the good stuff. Service was quick and genuinely friendly, which is always appreciated, especially during breakfast hours when places can get slammed. Food came out fast, drinks stayed full, and the staff was super pleasant. I look forward to coming back! read more

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I recently went to First Watch with a group of my co-workers for a lunch break, and once again I decided to branch out and try something new, the breakfast tacos and potatoes were amazing! & my mint mocha iced coffee was worth the battle in the bathroom later that evening! The menu is packed with great options I'd define recommend the million dollar bacon and home potatoes. Comfort food at its finest. read more

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3.75/5 overall. Used "Get in line" online but hostesses didn't seem to be familiar, still got 8 of us seated soon after arrival which was great. Liked the 2 carafes of water, disliked the baby cups lol. Pumpkin donuts (3/5 stars, $7) were sweet and warm with delicious cream and caramel sides but lacked pumpkin flavor. Maple croissant (3/5, $14) had yummy skillet potatoes, "million dollar bacon" , chicken sausage, egg and jalapeños but all were overpowered by the generous amount of jam. Wife enjoyed her biscuits and gravy, son enjoyed his pumpkin pancake breakfast, all others liked their food but were too hungry to take pics before eating (yes, they lost YelpDad cool points). Restrooms on site, plenty of parking, open dining room with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was fine, manger stopped by our table to make sure we had a good experience. read more

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My family and I are a huge fans of First Watch. We go several times a week. We love the Landstown Commons location and never have any issues. Love the staff food and drinks. Went to the VA Beach Blvd location and had raw chicken sausages come out. Then the pancakes were not cooked it was wet and gooey. Our waitress was amazing and new so I do not blame her at all. She did her best communicating with the manager Sandy. She advised her manager said they'll remake it. Then proceeded to bring out burnt chewy sausages. Then brought out pancakes that was not cooked again. The manager never came over but told our waitress to tell us the best she can do is $5 off. Never tried to remake the food again and the manager had an attitude rolling her eyes at us. First watch in Landstown Commons never lets us down. read more

Any time I go to a new breakfast place I look to see if they have biscuits and gravy. I'm kinda a connoisseur in my mind. They had biscuits and gravy. I ordered it and LOVED IT. Some of the best I've had. Was visiting so little chance of me going back. Super friendly staff and good prices. read more

Good spot for breakfast! Menu has something for everyone including a fit menu. I ordered a specialty coffee which was wildly sweet, but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I got their breakfast taco special which was delicious. The pork was perfectly cooked and the toppings were plentiful. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Million dollar bacon was too spicy! I inadvertently ate it and touched my eyes and the next my eyes were severely swollen!

The food and service is always very good, even when you arrive just before closing, a nice change from other places that don't want to prepare food for you just before they close. read more

I owed my bestie for an unsavory wager that she surprised me on, so brunch it was! This place was packed, though the wait wasn't terrible. I was still somewhat recuperating from my shenanigans the night before, so I needed a little hair of the dog. The only problem is that they don't have a full bar. So no Irish coffee for me. I settled on the cinnamon toast milk, which is a lovely little concoction of coconut rum, oat milk and cold brew coffee. Yes, please, that's just what I need! Bestie has the spiked lavender lemonade and our souls are at rest. Brunch for this vegetarian bull is lemon ricotta pancakes while bestie has some kind of egg and meat entree. Everything was great up until the part where our waitress dropped off the check instead of us being able to order more drinks. read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This place is growing on me. This is the first time at this location, on a lunch date with my oldest son. Loved the bacon and avocado toast and eggs. I could've enjoyed just one piece of toast and would have been fine. The mountain of avocado wasn't expected, but it was appreciated. My son got the breakfast burrito and pancakes after seeing a plate go by. He immediately asked what it was, and said "I want that". The service was good, and event with the wait, it was completely fine. We ended up being seated within 10 minutes. read more

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Love how the exposed pipes, very cool atmosphere! Very attentive, friendly service constantly coming around to refill coffee and water. Excellent selection of healthy food items, both sweet and savory! read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food and juices IMMACULATE Seated quickly for large party Waiter wasn't the best - too sarcastic for the group read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

TENS! TENS! TENS ACROSS THE BOARD. Atmosphere, price, food quality and service-wise. I can't even count how many times I've been to First Watch and I'm unashamed because everything is just that good. My go-to order is the Farm House Hash- eggs over easy with Artisan wheat toast. This dish is loaded with all of the goods: bacon, avocado, house roasted onions, cheddar, Monterey cheese and potatoes. I also like to get a side order of the infamous Million Dollar Bacon, which is guaranteed to make you want to order seconds. I fall guilty to it almost every single time. If you're thinking of stopping by First Watch, here are some things to be mindful of: Wait Time Typical wait time for First Watch is around 10-20 minutes on a normal day but be mindful of the weekend. The longest I've waited on a Saturday is around 30 minutes- First Watch also has the option to visit their website and join the waitlist of the location you'll be visiting which is super helpful. Large Parties I would recommend calling ahead to ensure the restaurant can accommodate your party, especially if you plan on visiting during the weekend. This place gets pretty busy! Every location from Chesapeake, Suffolk and Virginia Beach has been a hit. It's brunch season. Stop by soon! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse hash + million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great Sunday Brunch Spot! Was able to add our names to the waitlist before leaving church. Wait was quick, not the 45 mins that we expected. Staff were polite and helpful. It was our first time and the waitress did great going over the menu. Coffee was fresh and they gave me a whole pot for the table !! Ended up ordering the Trifecta with bacon and a waffle. I LOVED the waffles. My daughter had the Elevated egg sandwich which she loved. Definitely will add this place to our spots. Plus the bathroom was also clean. read more

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I've been here a few times and the service and food is always amazing!! Had the double crunch breakfast tacos today and I'm drooling posting this they were so good. Not pictured, but we also had the million dollar bacon, the side of potatoes and the cinnamon roll and they were all amazing as well. Place is clean and staff is always super nice! read more

First Watch - Double crunch breakfast tacos!! Yummm - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

When I say this was the spot!!! OMG!!! The food and the service was amazing!!! It was a very wel environment. The food was delectable.

Decided to grab breakfast here. We have only been a couple on times on the weekend. This was a Friday and it was not crowded which was a nice surprise. Our waiter was very friendly and service was fast. The coffee is top notch and you get a carafe so no waiting on refills. The pancake was huge and I had to take half home. If you go on the weekend, be prepared for a very long wait. The only complaint was that it was rather chilly inside when we went. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Service was great! The restaurant itself felt very cramped. Too many chairs and tables. Was difficult to walk around. Waiter was friendly and helpful. Food was good. Food came out fast. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Always a pleasure to Come here. Service is wonderful and food and portions are delicious and fair. Love to sit outside it's beautiful. Thank you! read more

Waffles were the best part of the meal! Triathlete meal was excellent and healthy! Avocado toast was also very good! read more

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Delicious food and friendly wait staff. Lemon Ricotta pancakes were pleasantly tangy and subtly sweet! Parmesan Hash was wonderful seasonal item, and the the Cheesecake Holey Donuts are a wonderful blend of breakfast and dessert on one dish, beautifully tangy and sweet. Thanks Kelsey for the meal! read more

Pure delight. Nice brunch place with nice service in VA beach. Good was on point. I had some kind of Benedict. Nice arugula salad a side. Nice put your own (pace yourself) mimosa as well. My kiddo had a beautiful waffle and side. Service was great. Get rid of the pay your check at the front schema. This isn't a diner from 1985. Do better on that front. Overall highly recommended. read more

First Watch - Brekkie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I was just there yesterday and already want to go back. My meal was amazing!!! We were sat immediately and Megan took care of us. I got the 2 for you with a Roast Beef and Haverti sandwich and a Cobb Salad. My friend got the Smoked Salmon and Roast Veggie Frittata. Oh my that parmesan crusted sour dough was freaking amazing!!! The roasted tomatoes, the onions....it was perfection. It came with a side of horseradish dressing which I didn't even use or need. And I love horseradish. The Cobb Salad was a nice size and very fresh. It came with ranch, I would have preferred blue cheese but they only have 4 dressings. It was definitely enough for me and I could barely finish it but I was determined not to leave one bite of deliciousness on my plate. My friend said her frittata was really good too. I really need to come on a more regular basis. The food is so fresh and healthy. They don't use plastic straws which I love. The only thing is that you have to go up to the one register to pay rather than your server. I could see on a busy day that there could be a wait. I will definitely be back so I can work my way through the amazing menu of fresh salads, sandwiches, omelettes etc etc. read more

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I came here with a large group last weekend. I've had great experiences at other First Watch locations before, and I expected the same from this one. our large group was seated fairly quickly (around 15 minutes) when I put my name down 15 min prior, which was impressive. However, the food quality of the eggs benedict I ordered was horrible. The plate was drenched in hollandaise sauce, and one of the muffins was even missing an egg! The second eggs looked barely cooked and was just running all over the plate. I brought this to the attention of the waitress, who brought out a second plate by the end we were about to leave. This time there were two eggs, but the quality of the eggs was still practically inedible and it was still drenched in hollandaise sauce. This was probably the worst eggs benedict I've ever had. I'm giving them 2 stars because at least they didn't end up charging us for the eggs benedict since neither was edible. read more

First Watch - a runny eggs mess, way too much hollandaise - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Came for brunch and ordered the avocado toast and blueberry pancakes. Avocado was fresh and pancakes were not too sweet or too artificially tasting. Overall, had a great experience and would come again! Service is also excellent! Recommendation is that if you don't like to wait come early as this place does get packed! read more

I happened upon this place while I was waiting for a doctor appointment, and I'm glad I took the time to try it out. The hostess was extremely nice and sat me immediately, wherein a matter of seconds I was served with a glass of water, and queried if I would enjoy some fresh brewed coffee. I agreed to a warm brew and a menu. The service here was fast and friendly...so when I asked Morgan for a breakfast sandwich I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly my food came out. Also, Morgan was on her game...ensuring my half and half was restocked (she's an awesome server by the way) The breakfast sandwich was pretty good. It had bacon, sausage, arugula, cheese, and for a touch of sweetness...honey drizzled over it. Talk about a nice little breakfast to keep you full for the morning! I didn't get anything else, so I'll have to go back and try more of the menu. Hopefully I'll get Morgan as my server again... read more

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First Watch does it again! They've quickly made their way into our brunch rotation. Go early, because there WILL be a wait-- but doesn't every good breakfast spot? The thing we love about First Watch are their seasonal items and specials. We almost never even look at the regular menu and just go off the big chalkboard in the back. And if you're a lover of First Watch like us, then you know their holiday menu was BANGING. From the gingerbread donuts, to the Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast, to that Barbacoa Breakfast Burrito! I mean look at it all! Everything came out quickly, hot and fresh. Oh, and we can't forget about their iced coffee. Absolutely bomb. They also have breakfast cocktails (bloody Mary's, mimosas, etc), as well as an array of juices. This location is great-- lots of parking options either directly by the building or in the shopping center next door. The restaurant is clean, with rustic decor. The only downside is if you're a party of 2, the smaller 2-top tables in the middle of the restaurant are small (like really small) and pretty close together. It doesn't bother us, just something to keep in mind! Thank you for another great visit! read more

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I'm familiar with first watch. I eat in the Panama City beach one when ever I am in PCB. I went for lunch New Year's day and enjoyed the market veggie sandwich and a cup of soup. I'm happy to say that there were no surprises and my meal was enjoyable. Staff was good. Place was very busy. Food came out quickly. read more

Consistent good food and service. They are welcoming and have good staff, The restaurant is usually clean, could use some music all over not just in some areas. Ah..more French vanilla creamer on all tables and more smiles read more

First--I love the vibe--the decor was cool. We went on a Tuesday morning--got seated right away--usually it's packed and I always see a line of people waiting. I'm glad we didn't have to wait but now I know why it's so popular. My husband wanted to try an egg white omelet. They don't use a carton of egg whites. They actually separate the whites from the eggs and that makes a big difference in the texture and taste. He enjoyed his eggs--filled with chorizo and cheese. I had the French toast and we shared the fancy bacon. The price was a bit $$ but I'd say it's comparable to other places that use quality/fresh ingredients. Th menu looks so inviting. I might try the açaí bowl next time. The service was fantastic. The restaurant, including the bathroom was clean. Love that. And they have WiFi. read more

First Watch is good. Real good. They also have a huge menu with breakfast, brunch, and lunch. It's seasonal, it rotates in-season and fresh items, it changes often but keeps the core favorites. These are all fabulous things. There are several locations in Hampton Roads and this is the most central, right off Virginia Beach Blvd and near Hobby Lobby (for ref.) so it's central and easy to get to with plenty of parking and indoor seating. I had to drop my car off for a quick oil-change and came here with my boyfriend last week for breakfast while we waited. Mid-week early AM it wasn't busy at all so we were immediately seated at a large and open booth. At the time, they were still doing half capacity with social distancing between the tables. I chose to try something a bit more healthy this time than in the past and went with the oatmeal bowl with a fresh daily muffin. The oatmeal was OK but nothing spectacular - it said it was covered with some kind of overnight marinated berries which I took to mean compote but it was only a few slices of banana and strawberry.... so I did ask for compote on the side and they brought it. Not the most impressive - and my muffin was cold I thought it would be fresh and warm, I believe I've had it warmed before so you can probably request that. My boyfriend tried the scramble with eggs and potatoes and veggies and avocado and it was a huge portion, way more than he could eat. He enjoyed it. In the past I've tried their pancakes, million dollar bacon and a few other seasonal items and have always enjoyed them. They feature seasonal healthy juice blends as well as house coffee and cold brew. So they have a lot to choose from and the inside is welcoming and contemporary farmhouse decor. I'm a fan! read more

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Bought in sausage crumbles. Raw onions in a skillet order. No love. Just robotics. The Million DollarBloody Mary had a stale bacon skewer. I'd rather have a fresh celery stalk. After all, they are very fresh according to the menu. I had seeds and nuts and sticks in my toast. Why can't they give me a celery stock and instead of a leftover piece of bacon in my bloody Mary I'm sorry I won't be back. read more

Great food and service. Walked in and had no wait. Ambiance is great as well. the hostess was nice and quick. our server Kelsey was patient and kind read more

This place is a standard high end diner; relatively cheap, if you know how to order, food, quick turn around, and loud interior. If your planning to here with a group larger than four on a weekend between 7-12 your going to need a reservation. read more

Best thing on the menu is farmhouse hash. The eggs on top can be made whatever way you like. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly. I thought it was cool that you could have free coffee while waiting. The kids chocolate kids pancakes were great also read more

I've been to this first watch a couple of times and I've had similar experiences at each visit, so this is a good summary of my overall impression. I've been fortunate to stop in during off-peak times - usually during the week around 8 or 9. This usually affords me an immediate table without waiting, which I like! The staff seems to be doing a great job managing Covid restrictions - the hostess stand is in the entry way. The tables are more than 6' apart, masks are required, and there is a dedicated staff member to clean and sanitize tables after diners leave. They still have a large table by the front where all take-out/delivery orders are placed.. and there are a lot of them at time! I sort of take an issue with this (same as the mobile pick up area of a Starbucks) - I don't want random strangers touching/moving my bag/cup to look at a label or receipt to see if it's theirs. For this reason, I will personally avoid carry-out unless I place the order there and make sure the staff hands me what's mine. Yes, I'm incredibly type A, a healthcare worker, and just doing my best to be considerate of others. But I digress. I was dining recently around 9 on a weekday with 2 friends. We were seated right away and received our coffee quickly. It took a while for us to decide on our entrees, but our server was kind enough to come back. My friends both had pumpkin pancakes, which looked delicious. I ordered one of my usuals - the healthy turkey. My recommendation remains from my previous review: more veggies, less cheese. The amount of cheese is just overwhelming for the other ingredients. And there isn't always consistency. This morning's omelet was scant compared to previous. Certainly not worth the $10+ it costs. I do always like the whole wheat toast - hearty and delicious with the fresh strawberry preserves. It didn't take long to receive our entrees, but after we did, our server pretty much disappeared. She never came back to check on us until we were nearly finished. We had drained our coffee pot prior to our meal and I was hoping for a top off before breakfast arrived to no avail. Experience here is good enough for me to return, but this location still needs some work in the service department and there is room for improvement in the food. read more

First Watch - Healthy turkey omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Good food, had the chickie wickie chickie Chonga thing , good drinks, a little pricy but I've never had anything bad. Like so many restaurants these days, they do go for like an upper scale modern/rustic kind of feeling. Music is eh read more