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    First Watch

    3.6 (183 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Eggs benedict
    Danielle C.

    Eh. Food wasn't that great. I didn't like the use of deli ham instead of Canadian bacon. Home fries weren't anything special. However, I really enjoyed their iced coffee!

    Eleni J.

    Solid breakfast brunch place. First time here and had a great experience. The presentation of the food is fantastic. Only reason for four stars instead of five: I have a bit reservation about the smoked salmon omelette--it's not the typical smoked salmon you get elsewhere, not thin slices but more like canned tuna texture. Anyway, I find the flavor a bit off. I saw many reviewers complained about the service, but we had great service today. Our server (who looks like young Sinéad O'Connor) is awesome. We will definitely come back soon.

    French toast with a side of eggs and bacon. Roast beef and havarti sandwich with a tomato basil soup.
    Blanca M.

    Friendly service, fast, and overall good vibes. My husband loved his breakfast and I have a great sandwich with tomato soup! Recommend highly.

    Hacienda Hash, $12.99
    Mike N.

    We had a wonderful time for our lunch today. I think our party of four thoroughly enjoyed their food and atmosphere at this First Watch location. The service was excellent from the time we entered the restaurant until we departed. Maitre d' greeted us very cheerfully and took us to a booth. The wait staff promptly and pleasantly welcomed us and quickly took drink orders. It appeared she really enjoyed her job. By the time she came back with our drinks, we were ready to order our food. There was a separate menu for the seasonal (summer) specials. One of our lunch mates ordered one (Hacienda Hash), and he said it was very good. The rest of us ordered from their regular menu. If I were to be very critical, I would improve the side fresh greens (salad). Initially one wasn't dressed enough and had to ask for some extra dressing, but it was just too plain IMHO. It could've had some diced tomato, cucumber, or just something to add more texture or flavors. I think I'm going to forego the side greens (forgetting about being healthy) and stick to some fried potatoes the next time. Also, the onions were a little bit on the tough side because I had a hard time cutting them through with my butter knife. Smoked salmon frittata had the same issue with tough onions. When you sign up for the First Watch Sun eClub, you will receive a BOGO coupon for your upcoming birthday and other exclusive deals. That's a good incentive for some people. Enjoy your meals at First Watch!

    Mel P.

    My family dined here for breakfast on my husband's birthday. We have been to other First Watch locations, but this was our first time at this particular one. The restaurant enforced appropriate social distancing measures and kept the dining areas clean. It was relatively empty at 9am. Food was hot and delicious, fairly quick to come out, and served in generous portions. I got the Belgian Waffle, my hubs enjoyed the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, kids got donuts and the bacon and egg kids' meal, and we shared the Million-Dollar Bacon. More than enough food quantity-wise, and the quality was worth the price. Service was great. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and very patient with our children. Restrooms were acceptable. Ample free parking. Overall no complaints, and I'm sure we will return!

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    Patrick G.

    My family and me stopped in here for breakfast before our long haul back to Ohio. Our waitress was hilarious and quickly took care of us. I had the Chile chorizo omelet, what a great mix of flavors, it also came with home fries and multi grain toast. My son had the works omelet and he said that it was great and put it down pretty quickly. Great food and great atmosphere!

    Chickichanga

    I love first watch.. but this was unacceptable. I ordered food Togo on my lunch break and received a burnt meal. Extremely overcooked. I ask the host for new potatoes and she gives me more burnt potatoes stating this is how they cook their potatoes. The potatoes were hard inside, temperature too high. I would've ask for my whole meal replaced but I didn't have anymore time to waste waiting after her comment. Plus hair on my fruit lol

    Eggs Benedict
    Ted F.

    First time here and we both loved it. Breakfast choices were Eggs Benedict and Farmhouse Skillet. The food was great along with the outstanding service. I have two wishes at every breakfast restaurant that seldom gets granted. I like my coffee served with a pot left on the table for refills and a plentiful supply of non dairy flavored creamers and half and half. It is a rare occasion that I get just one of these let alone both. The service was exceptional. And pleasant. Menu choices were thoughtfully written with descriptions and a list of possible substitutions for each. The food came out perfect, plentiful and precise . The restaurant decor was new and currently themed. You could see that the owners have created a business model geared to the wants of their customers and adapted w

    Over Easy Eggs on Market Skillet Hash
    Tessa P.

    Despite the so/so yelp ratings, me and my boyfriend enjoyed this place. The juices were both beautiful and delicious. The staff seemed slightly overwhelmed and weren't super attentive, but overall the food came quick and they were polite. The food itself was very tasty (expect the small fruit salad side, which I could have gone without). The skillet hash was delicious and plenty of food! I had leftovers.

    Iced coffee and menu
    Rachel R.

    Went here for brunch and the food was DELICIOUS! Great service, really cute inside. We didn't order anything from it, but they had a little fall menu in addition to their regular menu that I thought was nice. 10/10

    Cheese grits, turkey sausage, scrambled eggs, multigrain toast

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    Absolute disaster. Waited an hour for pancakes to be told they didn't know when order would be ready. Need to debug the process

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    6 years ago

    Stopped in for breakfast today and had a great time! Our server was Gina and she was great, can't wait to come back!

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    Always receive great service from beginning to end. Our favorite neighborhood breakfast spot.

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    This is the best of the first watch locations right now. The hostess was awesome. Food was really good.

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    7 years ago

    Great food, great service. Went during the week before the lunch rush and loved the pork belly bowl.

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    7 years ago

    Good food, good atmosphere, and good waitstaff! Absolutely loved my experience, so happy they opened in gateway

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    It was packed for Mother's Day brunch and all the staff were so friendly and helpful amongst the chaos! Our food was delicious.

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    Matines Cafe

    3.8(33 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Super cute cafe with very good food…read more Parking in the back is very easy. My husband got cold brew and I did the lavender yuzu mocktail, both were good. I ordered the Lafayette on a baguette and he ordered the Parisian. The sandwiches were massive and also came with salad, neither of us could finish. They were very very good. The bread was perfect. Service was slow but they were packed when we went. Everyone was very friendly. Would come again.

    My mother and I stopped in for a late lunch and, although the food and drink were very good as…read moreusual, we had some other issues. When we had walked in, we saw a sign on the door asking patrons to please make sure the door closes fully behind them. However, there was no sign on the other side for people leaving. After the door kept getting left open, letting cold air in, I finally went up to the register to speak with the young woman there. I told her that people keep leaving the door open as they are leaving and asked if she could please put a sign for people leaving the cafe, which might help. I also asked if she could please keep an eye on the door, and let her know I had already had to get up 3 times to shut the door. To her credit, she did ask if we wanted to move to a different table, but it seemed like a hassle at that point. She did say again that she would be sure to keep an eye on the door. Guess what? She did not keep an eye on the door as more people were leaving. My mother also tried to catch her as she was going by, and she didn't stop. She basically ignored us the rest of the time. The young man serving us was polite but just kind of smiled and said sorry with a passive attitude when my mother mentioned the issue as we were paying (we told him we didn't want the coffee drinks after all, we just wanted to pay and leave at that point). I would think business owners would instruct their employees to try to please their customers and make them feel welcome. In the case of an issue, I would expect the employee to want to make an effort to make things right. This was a disappointing experience and I wouldn't recommend the place for this reason.

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    Pour Richard's Distillery

    Pour Richard's Distillery

    4.4(141 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Was in the area waiting for someone to finish with an event. Found them on maps and went to yelp to…read moreread the reviews. I knew I had to drop in for an iced coffee at minimum. The reviews led me to also try a breakfast sandwich on their homemade focaccia as well. It was good , wasn't expecting forthe egg seemed to have been cooked like a frittata as opposed to a fried egg. The coffee is freshly brewed and high quality. All ingredients including non dairy milk options tasted so fresh and rich. Definitely can tell the quality!!

    I wanted to share some constructive feedback after my recent visit. Unfortunately, the service felt…read morea bit unwelcoming from the start. The staff didn't seem particularly friendly, and the cashier appeared irritated, which made the experience less comfortable than expected. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich that's listed as coming on a bagel, but they were out. I completely understand things sell out. However, I was surprised to be charged an additional $2.50 for a different type of bread as a substitute. As someone who works as a barista, I understand how these situations happen, but in a hospitality-focused business, small moments like this can really shape a customer's experience. Overall, the visit felt more transactional than warm. I hope this is something that can be improved, because good hospitality can make a big difference. Overall the food was good and the drink was also good. But like mentioned above there has to be good customer service to round out the experience.

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    White Dog Cafe - Wayne - The Library

    White Dog Cafe - Wayne

    3.9(854 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$
    Locally sourced ingredients
    Vegetarian friendly

    We started off with the Warm Donuts. They were soft pillows of heaven. Also loved the cream on the…read morebottom. We all loved them. Yellowfin Tuna Tartare* was so fresh and delicious. It hit the spot and I loved it. My friend loved her Grilled Chicken Sandwich & especially the ranch chips. My husband loved his breakfast plate. I tried the bacon and it was fantastic. My friend thought the Pork Belly Benedict* was delicious. He's a man of few words so I don't know much more than that. The waiter was very nice and helpful. We all really enjoyed him. It's also a super cute place. Looking forward to coming again and trying different things.

    I haven't been here since pre-covid. I don't know why but could be because an ex lives right down…read morethe street and I didn't want to re-experience her wrath. Why did she have to be so miserable when she could have had sweet, ol' lovable me forever. Anyway, nothing has changed other than the menu. The interior still had warm paintings of cute doggos all around, and the service at the bar was spectacular. Peter, I believe was his name, was so courteous, calm, respectful and nothing was a problem, he just took care of things. The starters of Tuna Tartar and the Arugula Beet Salad were fabulous, so full of mixed flavors, pleasing to all senses. For entrees my friend had the Blackened Shrimp ABLT salad, so decadent, so rich in flavors and content. I had the leftovers the next day, it was still fabulous. I had the Lamb Bolognese. A creamy thick bolognese but not heavy...if that makes any sense. For dessert the pineapple upside cake ala mode to die for! Great choice. My frequent visits in the area are Rosalie's and Estia. And now put White Dog back on that list. It's time to become a regular again in that rotation.

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    Di Bruno Bros - Inside

    Di Bruno Bros

    3.4(49 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    A joy. What more is there to say. If you are looking for some amazing meats and cheeses and the…read morepairings to go with them, this is the place for you. We grabbed a baguette, 6 different meats and cheeses and a bunch of desserts and were in heaven. You can eat in or take it to go. We did to go!!

    When Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Shop made its 1939 debut in a humble 600-square-foot space in…read morePhiladelphia's Italian Market, its owners could hardly have foreseen that their descendants would not only be presiding over a fleet of gourmet enterprises in the greater Philadelphia area, but would also become leaders in the world of specialty foods via their online sales. Recently, I paid a call at their newest outpost on Philly's Main Line. Located in the Strafford Shopping Center just a few steps from the Amish Farmers' Market, the Wayne store opened its doors in 2021. As a restaurant reviewer and food & wine writer, my chief focus, of course, was upon the charming little Alimentari Bar/Café. Here, smack dab in the middle of all that foodie hustle and bustle, you can experience a moment of respite and order a creative cocktail to accompany your luncheon or as an afternoon pick-me-up. A Negroni or Boulvardier (Bluecoat Gin/Redemption Bourbon, respectively, Campari, Iris Dorado Vermouth) or, perhaps, a Vesper (Bluecoat Gin, Stateside Vodka, Lillet Blanc), also known as the Vesper Martini. Erroneously thought to have been invented by author Ian Fleming for his iconic British secret agent, James Bond, the cocktail first appeared in Fleming's Casino Royale, which was published in 1953, and named for the fictional double agent and Bond love-interest Vesper Lynd. The restaurant also offers a nice selection of wines by the glass/bottle, as well as several interesting brews. The Italian comfort food headlines "Di Bruno Bros. products at every turn," with categories such as Formaggi & Salumi, Soup & Salads, Sandwiches, Pizza Alla Romana, Plates, Alimentari Focaccia, and Dolci. Cheese is obviously big here, so the Monger's Greatest Hits - featuring Fromage d'Affinois, Alex, Pantaleo, black lava cashews, fig & acacia jam, honeycomb, house-made focaccia, seasonal fruit, and crostini - would definitely be a way to go. My dining partner chose a slightly different route with her House of Grilled Cheese sandwich (pictured), which featured Reading Raclette, Taleggio, butter brioche and also a bowl of incredibly delicious San Marzano tomato soup. Another sandwich you might consider - highly recommended by a friend - is the Balsamic Chicken. Sequestered between two slices of toasted ciabatta, the moist marinated breast is aided and abetted by Caciocavallo cheese, roasted red peppers, arugula, basil, slathered with roasted garlic aioli, and accompanied by house-made potato chips. The Soup & Salad category included the aforementioned tomato soup and items such as Summer Panzanella, Di Bruno Bros. Caesar, and an interesting combo of Burrata & Brussels Sprouts set on a pillow of toasted rustic bread flooded with a Medjool date sauce. Interesting... and the sprouts were done to a turn, but the sauce was very, very (almost offputtingly) sweet. The Plates definitely hold some solid possibilities: House-Made Meatballs, for instance, or Roasted Branzino. But the two pasta dishes are particularly noteworthy... The Cacio E Pepe is basically spaghetti simply seasoned with cheese & pepper. In this case, the cheeses are pecorino Romano and parmigiano Reggiano. But the pepper is quite special. Tellicherry peppercorns are considered a highly prized variety of black pepper due to their complex flavors, which include woodsy and citrus notes. And for those who prefer their pasta with a tad more zip, the Spicy Sausage Rigatoni (pictured) - fennel sausage swimming in a savory tomato ragù, sprinkled with parmigiano Reggiano, and topped with rich & creamy Stracciarella cheese - is equally satisfying. Dolci, "sweets," are somewhat limited, but still worth considering... The Seasonal Gelato & Sorbetto are locally sourced from the Fiore Restaurant. For purists, the Affogato may be just the ticket. Traditionally known as Affogato al Caffè, this coffee-based dessert usually takes the form of a scoop of plain milk-flavored or vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" with a shot of hot espresso. The third option is the Chocolate Budino, an Italian pudding made from a milk & egg custard thickened with cornstarch. While similar to American puddings and custards, Budino has a richer, eggier texture, somewhat akin to Mexican flan... On the other hand, their pastry department (pictured) is just a few steps away. If nothing quite appeals, you can always make a quick stop and savor your dessert at home. By the way, Di Bruno Bros. also serves Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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