I've eaten at this chain quite a few times normally for breakfast. Went for lunch with a friend today and it was really nice. Sat outside undercover. Friend got avocado toast with eggs and I got the 1/2 sandwich with Cobb salad. Everything was great. The server was nice. And some how lunch is less expensive then breakfast. With two ice coffees it was on $26. Great for the price. read more

I went to First Watch on Memorial Day for the first time and had a wonderful experience! The server, Mahmoud, was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, very friendly and super patient while answering all of my questions. It was so hard to choose what to eat!! Great food and exceptional service! Highly recommend! read more

Food is amazing. I been here couple times and got the avocado toast, eggs Benedict and the elevated egg sandwich (the bomb). Can't go wrong with either of the three read more

Ordered pick 2 for lunch (to go) with veggie sandwich and kale salad. Salad was very very small and do not include any chicken or carrots. I think I might be hungry later. Delicious but light, probably better if you order dine in. read more

Waitress was fast and very friendly. Our food came out fast and hot. I got the avocado toast, and my bf got the harvest omelet. Both hot and great! Fresh avocado. We also got one of their juices and it was so fresh and yummy ! Love their healthy options. read more

We were hesitant to try this place due to reviews. We tried it and we liked it! I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and my mother ordered the pancake trifecta. Great quality and taste - a bit expensive, though. Would go back again. read more

Good brunch southern style. Likely your best bet around Clemson. Waiting time up with game weekend. I recommend for a good solid down home breakfast. read more

This is our second visit to first watch at the gateway shopping center and the second time around was certainly the charm. Although it was a little slower than we wanted the service was very good even though it was a pretty crowded weekend late breakfast. The food was excellent and we will definitely come again read more

First Watch - Blueberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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. There is a difference between bad customer service, which any restaurant may have from time to time, and blatantly bad customer policies, protocols, and staff. We arrived for breakfast, put our name on a waiting list, were told we were 4th on the waiting list, and there would be 20 minute wait. We sat down across from the hostess (in her eyesight) to wait. Twenty-Five minutes later we went to the hostess to ask when we would be seated. We were told we were now 12th in line because others had signed in online. You can just imagine our surprise and annoyance. So here is the appalling customer service - 1- The hostess, despite seeing us waiting directly in front of her, never took a moment to inform us of the online sign-ins and our being pushed down the waiting list. 2- If we had not asked about the wait, we could have sat there for hours in front of the hostess with no acknowledgment we existed. 3- When we spoke to the hostess there was no apology for the lack of communication just a curt - "use the app". AND 4- to simply rectify the problem we could just have been seated next! Obviously, we walked out AND we were not the only ones suffering the same disrespect! Even if this restaurant served the best breakfast in the state, we would not return. We will not support a business with such poor social awareness. I can only guess if they treat customers this poorly how they treat staff. First Watch - goodbye you don't deserve our, or frankly other's, business! read more

I would likely give this breakfast/lunch casual restaurant more stars if it wasn't so very loud. My family was sitting next to a large table of people who were celebrating a birthday or something. So that probably made things worse. I'm not sure what they could do with the acoustics but it was distractingly hard to enjoy the delicious food. The first time I had lunch at first watch I enjoyed the soup and half Sandwich. I love the concept of fresh farm to table ask food in a casual approachable atmosphere. This time at first watch we showed up on a Sunday In a bigger group. I'm sure this must be the most busy time to eat there because there was a wait and every table was packed. I think I might do better off going to the restaurant when there are less people at my table. My family of five had a hard time communicating with each other due to the noise. I will say that everybody was very pleased with the food that they ordered. I love the menu too. read more

Amazing. Healthy. So damn delicious!!!! Must try whenever your in PA for sure. You will love the breakfast and food.

I would like to commend the servers, chefs/ cook and staff here for the *excellent* meal we had here! I brought my parents here for a celebratory brunch for my graduation, and despite the rocky circumstances with our country slowly emerging from the COVID era, it's clear that everyone was working very hard and we really enjoyed our meal. Because we had a longer wait time we got a gift card. Excellent customer service! I will be coming back to use that gift card in the near future (: read more

I would give 0 stars to this location if I could. I used to work as a server and hostess so I know it's not always an easy job. Especially during the pandemic, I bet it's understaffed and even more challenging to enforce Covid guidelines. HOWEVER, this is the worst service I have ever experienced. The server barely used her mask, touched me several times, got my order wrong, and charged me for an extra drink that she offered to get for me but I didn't order it!!! I feel for service workers but this was just downright terrible. Sad to see a good restaurant go to the shi##er. read more

My favorite place to eat. The food is fantastic. I get the same thing every time (farm house tacos) and the service is the best. Gina is my favorite. She is so welcoming and friendly and makes you feel like you're home! read more

Eggs are delicious home fries are out of this world service is friendly and nice and the prices are fairly reasonable. If i can recommend anything get the cold brew it's fresh brewed and super yummy. read more

came in around 8am on a Thursday morning with family as a party of 4. restaurant was maybe half full, so we were seated right away. waitress came by to greet us and take our drink order. coffee comes out as a carafe, so that's nice. I ordered the breakfast tacos, my dad wanted "diner" style breakfast so he went with the traditional, brother got the farmhouse hash, and dads girlfriend went for the Belgian waffle. food came out and the waitress checked on us shortly after we had gotten the food. unfortunately, she didn't make many trips back to check on us after the initial food drop. we needed refills and my dad wanted to order another side item; we found ourselves looking around for someone to come over. seemed like the wait staffs MO was to tend to hang out in front of the kitchen with their backs to the dining room, so it was hard to get someone's attention. overall, food was just OK.. I don't anticipate the breakfast tacos being something I'd crave or go out of my way to have. other items on the menu seemed intriguing, so would def try something else next time. read more

We went this morning and were told there would be a 10 minute wait. We believed them since half the restaurant was open and the tables just had to be bussed. After waiting 35 minutes with a toddler we were finally seated at a table that had been open since we arrived. We were never offered water and after waiting another 15 minutes a server finally came over. We ordered our food immediately and then proceeded to wait another 40 minutes for our food to come out. No one came over to check or apologize. Every table around us was experiencing the same awful service and some people just got up and left. The food once it arrived was good but we won't be back. read more

We came in this weekend an although it was busy, we had no issues with being seated quickly. It was our first time visiting a Firth Watch and Melissa did a great job explaining the menu and even offered us samples of the juices. We really appreciated how attentive and personable she was. Our food came out fast and it was delicious. We tried a few of the new specials like the burrito bowl and the chai pancakes. Great food and service! read more

We were in town for a convention at the casino which has super limited food options so we ventured out and found First Watch. The place is so good we came in all three days. Super nice decor, lovely attentative staff and amazing food. try the cinnamon chocolate pancakes if you can. We will be back next convention! read more

I had visited a First Watch for the first time about a year ago in Florida. We had to wait as there was a line out the door. The food was delicious, the coffee was really good and the service was excellent. Yesterday I had breakfast at the First Watch in the Gateway Shopping Center assuming it would be as good. Sadly I was wrong. The waitress was friendly and brought coffee immediately. But the coffee was a disappointment. It was very weak as if it had been made with too much water. When our food, I had an eggs Benedict and my friend had eggs over easy, arrived it was cold, even the potatoes were barely warm. My friends toast looked good, a thick cut of seeded bread, but it too was cold with a thick layer of pasty looking butter that never melted into the bread. We had to ask for milk for our coffees repeatedly. The restaurant wasn't even busy so the cold food and slow service were a mystery. We will not go back. read more

This was my 1st time visiting this location. I normally go to a different First Watch but accidentally discovered this one leaving another store in the plaza. I loooove First Watch and the Wayne location did not disappoint! Very spacious, clean, friendly staff, and COVID safety precautions were in place. I was seated right away. My server greeted me with a welcomed pot of coffee. I enjoyed the Lunch special with 1/2 ham & gruyere sandwich, tomato basil soup, and a bowl of buttered grits. Very satisfying experience & I will be back!! read more

First Watch - 1/2 ham & gruyere sandwich, tomato basil soup, buttered grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Gave previous bad review because of service. Updating to five star because of Customer Service and quick response to feedback. Compliment to management for caring and responding. They not only reached out, apologized, working hard to make sure this does not happen again. We are definitely going back. read more

This place never disappoints. It was my first time getting the iced coffee and it was delicious! My server, Melissa, was so kind and didn't give me any issues with the modifications I wanted to make to my order. I definitely recommend the carnitas burrito! read more

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Food is good, but it takes way too long for a business lunch. I ordered an omelette and it took quite a while to get there. Then when I checked out, It took another 10 minutes.They need more people at the checkout when there are a lot of people in line. read more

The ricotta pancakes are to die for, the atmosphere is great and the service is awesome

Food was good but somewhat pricey. The service was slow. When we went about 1:00 p.m. it was so loud we could hardly hear each other. Maybe the acoustics did not match the new insides? Never recall Outback being that loud. read more

First off...GINA IS THE BEST! This was my first time going to this new location and I thought the food and service were great. Definitely will be returning in the future. read more

We've been to other locations before and this one has a very similar look inside. The ability to get on the waitlist ahead of time is great and made the wait when we got there almost nonexistent which is perfect when dining with little kids. We were seated promptly and a waiter came by within 5 minutes. So now onto the bad... After taking our order, we waited about 40 minutes for our food to come. Kids have already colored and drew their works of art on the placemats already and boredom and hunger kicked in. The waiter stopped by only once before our food arrived to tell us our food is coming and once after after we flagged him down. Overall, food was decent. Service was poor. read more

Why does it take over 30 minutes to get eggs and toast? Third time we've been here, same experience every time.

Delicious food and great atmosphere. Karli, one of their servers always has a smile and the best service to start the day. With so many great local options to choose from, the service definitely is what separates First Watch from the rest and makes them the best. read more

Restaurant only 1/3 full inside (and lots of clear tables outside as well) and no one being seated for at least 20 minutes this Sunday morning at 9:45. Spoke with several of the other guests who had been waiting much longer and were very frustrated and also beginning to leave. Guessing major staffing shortages. Went to Panera instead. read more

I love breakfast at First Watch with my favorite server, Gina! The food is delicious and always fresh, and if you're eating with Gina, it comes with a side of even fresher comedy! The million dollar bacon is unbeatable and the morning meditation is delectable and refreshing (go light on the beet juice if you don't like beets). read more

Love this place! Perfect combo of healthy and tasty!

Came here on Labor Day with some friends and told there be wait, which is fine. Given the holiday. Service was extremely lackluster as we literally had to flag down our waitress for more water and coffee, which can be a bit annoying after a while. Food was ok, but it took about 45 minutes to get our main dishes out even though we ordered 1 item as a started. Our meals came out in 3 segments and probably a good few minutes in between and not like the server went back to grab the other dishes waiting. You also take your check to the hostess desk to pay also, which I found kind of weird because you question if this is a full service restaurant. Overall, the place is ok because its convenient, but other than that, i'll still to some other restaurants. read more

Great environment to eat very friendly staff. 5/5 would come again. Karli was very friendly and was able to answer all of our questions about the menu read more

I've been a fan of first watch for awhile. I've been to this one a few times and never had a bad experience until today. Came in and multiple people who came in after us were seated right away. Waited 15 minutes at a table til we got greeted and they rushed us to order. Took 30 minutes for our food to come out. I then got up and pancakes were almost spilled on top of me. read more

The main issue was the eggs benedict. They cannot figure out how to poach an egg or keep the ham warm. I had it remade and it came back cold and the egg was under cooked. I barely ate half only because I wasn't going to wait an additional 15 minutes for it be remade a third time. The only person I felt actually cared about our concerns was Jasmine. She was the most positive part of my experience and is the only reason I would go back. read more

Slow service, small helpings, average taste... good looking food when presented we were given a seat fast, and then kept waiting for food for 20mins. Prices are ok though high for the helping size. Service was with smile read more

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Melissa was an awesome server. Super personable and very attentive. Have to try the million dolllar bacon special. DELICIOUS. Coffee was flowing, chia pudding is amazing, market skillet was delicious, their bread is thick and fresh! Will be back soon! read more

Good spot, plenty of seating, great menu including healthy options. Very clean place. The food is very good of course, family had the pancakes (huge) waffles, bacon, egg and sausage. Everything came in great presentation, warm and tasted very good. I've visited a few times and have had a great experience every time. read more