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3.8 (247 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Chicken Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Jarek M.

Good breakfast, good mood. Service and atmosphere: This is clean and well organised restaurant with plenty of room for many guests. The staff were friendly and polite which made the service and atmosphere very enjoyable. Food and drinks: The menu was well structured. It was easy to read it and make quick food choices, which were pretty good I must say. I appreciated that you can choose dishes made with locally sourced and organic ingredients. I could definitely taste the quality of produce used. I opted for pesto bowl with quinoa, veggies, grilled chicken and added eggs. I was not disappointed. You have to try their fair trade coffee. They also offer alcoholic beverages. Pricing: $$ not overpriced and well worth it.

Tangerine Dream
Jazmine S.

I love First Watch. Every location that I've been to has been consistent with quality of food and service. I took myself on a brunch date and ordered my usual farm stand breakfast tacos (without chorizo). I wanted to try a juice too and the tangerine dream juice looked interesting to me so I wanted to try it. It was so delicious and refreshing. I hope it will be on the menu permanently and not as a seasonal item.

Bacado Omelette
Kelley N.

First time reviewing, but have been here a couple of times before. Bacado- great protein dish, just not a lot of flavor. However, the potatoes are always Eggs Benedict was good, but not great. The new thing we tried was the lemon iced cinnamon roll. Super stingy on the icing, and my preference is gooey, soft cinnamon roll. This was crisp on outside and not gooey on inside. Their juices are really good, and the superfood bowl is excellent, if looking for a healthier brekkie. Service is always iffy here, we have sat for 15 minutes until someone comes for our drink order. Greatest thing is they ALWAYS have superb music playing, not the typical stuff.

Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
Sebastian C.

It was my last morning in Texas before heading back home and we were looking for a good looking breakfast joint and this place was our first and only choice. We arrived closer to noon and the restaurant was less than half full but the hostess asked for the name and number to enter me into the waitlist but was seated right away. Here's what I ordered for myself: **Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos: Delicious! Generally not a huge fan of chorizo but the tacos were amazing! The addition of fresh avocado slices and their housemade pico de gallo was the perfect touch! The beans on the side were also very delicious! (5/5) **Bob's Red Mill Buttered Grits: Not the best grits I've ever had but certainly not the worst. (3/5) Forgot the name of our server but the guy was amazing. He checked up on us very often and provided excellent service!

Biscuits & turkey sausage gravy with eggs
Diem T.

Very fast service. Nice popular brunch area. Food was pretty good. The biscuits and gravy was good, $12.99

Elizabeth G.

Get the pumpkin pancake! So good! Great service as well. We always enjoy our visits here. Thanks first watch!

Eggs Benedict first time at the first watch
Taylor M.

The food is ok. Been here quite a few times. Seems over priced for what it is. The seats a lot uncomfortable. The service is ok. Not my favorite place. I'm sure I'll be back but I can think of a few places that are less expensive and taste better

First time trying this and loved it
Shammiethefoodie N.

My go to for a good brunch. They never disappoint, so I'll definitely be back . Good customer service as well

Janice M.

an update to my previous review a few years ago - we decided to try First Watch for brunch on our day off. i was hoping for some gluten free pancakes or waffles- but they don't offer those. they do however have the option for gluten free toast, quinoa breakfast bowls that are gluten free, and most of their omelets seem gluten free as well. they do have an allergen menu available here https://firstwatch.com/nutrition-and-allergens/ i had the upgraded egg sandwich, with gluten free bread and a side of fruit. it was ok, but nothing to write home about. next time i'll try an omelet with a side of gf toast. the presentation left a lot to be desired but us gf beggars can't be choosers i guess. they don't have any specialty hot coffees, only iced coffees. drip brew is the only hot coffee. they do not have splenda or sweet and low, only sugar and stevia. my partner had one of their fresh juices, the blue booster - which featured blueberries. it was delicious. the service was greatly improved from the last visit, although we were seated directly below a speaker that had music so loud we could barely hold a conversation. they had some gluten free goodies at the check out register too. we might try again for lunch.

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Eric O.

This is our second location dining at First Watch ( Charleston West Virginia ) & our experience was the same both times, perfect. We were seated promptly & ordered the Roast Beef Havarti sandwich & the Avocado Toast as well as their famous Million Dollar Bacon.Our meals were quickly delivered to us & everything was very, very good. If you're staying in the Houston area and you're heading to the Johnson Space Center give First Watch a try, because you will not be disappointed.

First Watch in Houston, Texas (Clear Lake).
Andrew L.

First Watch was absolutely wonderful. The omelettes and coffee are phenomenal. This is my favorite place in Clear Lake for brunch (by far). The servers are always wonderful at First Watch. Marisa took unbelievable care of us today and was professional and super helpful to our group members who had never been to eat here before. The ambiance is relaxing and busy (but not too loud or chaotic). I'll definitely be back here soon.

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Black Rock Coffee Bar

(140 reviews)

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Very solid and filling burrito if you are in need of breakfast. Very friendly workers!read more

I went via drive thru during the morning shift prior to an appointment across town (an hour drive)…read more Unfortunately, after departure on the highway I bit in to a cold sandwich. I tried to make the best of it by eating around the sandwich on the outer corners thinking it would be ok, but it wasn't. I tried taking a bite removing the meat, but the egg was just as cold. Ultimately, I had to make the best of it and just eat the bread to have something in my system being that I had an hour drive. This was roughly at 9:45 am. I attempted to contact the store via phone, but they don't have phones in store and instead you're routed to their website. Hours later, at 5pm I thought maybe the store would consider a refund. To my surprise the manager Sam refused after I shared my story due to a lack of receipt, not knowing how long I had the left overs, and that it was a half eaten sandwich. I advised that I didn't get a receipt, and that I still had the pending charge on my card. That wasn't sufficient, understandable. I asked if their rewards system would show my recent purchase and the barista said yes, but still her manager said they couldn't do anything for me. I know it appears it's half eaten in the photo, but you can see where I took my initial bite and the spit out the second. Notice the patty is still mostly there. I understand the challenges they must face with customers falsifying returns, but they had the software to prove my purchase and still declined. Something so simple they could have obliged and chose not to.

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato - Milkshake

Tifa Chocolate & Gelato

(19 reviews)

Clear Lake

Tifa showed up on my Yelp feed not too long ago about a week after I had been searching for a…read morechocolatier in my area. At the time I drove into Houston to find dark chocolates so I was thrilled to see Tifa had opened up nearby and I bookmarked it to try out as soon as I had a chance. My birthday is today so as a treat to myself I grabbed my cousin and she came with me to try out Tifa after dinner. It was perfect. Plenty of parking as it's near a bunch of great dining spots. It's bright and smells amazing inside and you're greeted warmly with kind words and the biggest most beautiful smile from the owner as you walk in. I was overwhelmed from viewing all the amazing things they had on their website so I went in with a game plan, chocolates/truffles only and taste test the gelato. My cousin surprised me by buying my 7-piece chocolate box which included an eggnog dark chocolate truffle, peppermint bark chocolate, dark chocolate pumpkin, wild strawberry dark chocolate, tiramisu dark chocolate, raspberry dark chocolate, and an amaretto milk chocolate. I also grabbed an Element rose cardamom dark chocolate bar. The owner securely kept our chocolates for us at the register and we moved forward to join the gelato line to try all the gelato samples we wanted. (There was no line at all when we first arrived I should add). I tried several of the gelatos. All were amazing. My favorites were the stracciatella and Casablanca bloom. My oh my, they each had the perfect and most incredible blend of flavors. Their lemon gelato was also so refreshing. I'll definitely be back to buy a scoop of each and perhaps with some drinking chocolate over them. I've gotta try that out since I've never had it before. They have so many ways to flavor their drinking chocolates, you start with dark, milk or white chocolate and can add any of their wide assortment of flavors and believe me they have a very wide variety. They also have lattes and such as well. The staff was super kind and helpful. I wish I had caught their names so I could recognize them here but since I did not if you worked at Tifa around 9PM on Dec 13, 2025 huge kudos to you! You are great at your job and provided me and my cousin exceptional service! Much appreciated especially during the holiday season and a day before my birthday. I try to stay away from too much sugar but Tifa is a precious gem and is definitely a spot I'll return to again and again. Thanks so much Tifa staff and happy holidays!

This review will probably be my most thorough, and for TLDR, this is a hidden gem, and of all the…read moretrue gelato places I've had in Houston, this is by far my favorite experience I've had. The selection of gelato flavors that you'll find are so unique, and have richness that you can tell were hand mixed. From talking with the owner, Sanaa, she told us about her story in how she got her shop set up, her design and vision, and the motivation behind the shop. She told us that this is supposed to be a dessert cafe, not just a gelato shop. At the front, they have their selection of chocolates, which I unfortunately did not get to fully explore this time around, but seemed to have been popular at the time we were there. Immediately adjacent, the gelato and sorbets are found, which Sanaa explained to us come from a database of 360 total flavors that periodically rotate about 1-2 every week, with a selection of 24 on any given day. At the end, they have their baked goods, from cookies to brownies. They also sell coffees and matchas among other drinks. We tried the gelato this time around, and plan on trying some of the other items, such as the matcha, the cookies, and maybe some of the chocolates. The gelato selection alone needs time to explore fully, but we ended up settling on the Casablanca, which was recommended by Sanaa as her hometown flavor, the s'mores, and the cookie monster. These three flavors were all 10/10s, I was shocked. The texture of the gelatos, first of all, were all on point, from the temperature, to the aeration, and the incorporation of the mixins was perfect. The flavor of the casablanca resembled that of a cinnamon sweet cream, and was very good, a personal favorite. The s'mores was also very good, and was not overly sweet. Lastly the cookie monster was so good. The three flavors overall were great and I'm going to have a hard time picking whether to get these flavors or try some of the other great ones, such as strawberry matcha and cookie butter which caught my eye. All in all, I am pleasantly surprised we stumbled across this exceptional dessert spot. I will be frequenting this place and recommending it to anyone thats in the area, truly a hidden gem.

Heritage Cafe - Macarons and lattes

Heritage Cafe

(229 reviews)

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Amazing little coffee shop, very friendly staff, very detailed environment, EVERY chair has little…read morecushions, EVERY chair has little things on the legs to keep from scraping the floor, most tables had an outlet nearby. And beautiful relaxing classical music playing. The coldbrew was bold but not bitter, the dumplings were yummy and everything was thoughtfully plated. And i got a coffee to go for my fiance and EVEN THE CUP was of impeccable quality. I also had a little chai spice chocolate which was rich and decadent but not too sweet at all. The restroom was in excellent condition and has a korean toilet with a seat warmer and bidet. The ONLY thing is that it was a bit slow of service but for the quality of service I dont mind at all. But worth mentioning if you are in a hurry. If i lived in the area i would come here weekly! 10/10 recommend.

This is a hidden gem! I was trying to look for other local coffee shops other than PRC and I found…read morethis. I walked in on an early morning and the whole place is empty. Could be because it's located in quite an obscure place? I got inside and a sweet lady greeted me. The whole place was so clean. I'm a coffee snob so I am curious what the quality of the coffee is gonna be like I picked a safe one - a hot latte. Man this thing is strong just the way I like it. There's some muffins on display, but there's no prices on it and I was tempted to pick one. But I held off since it's too early for some sugar buzz. The price is reasonable. They do only have one size though. But the quality of the coffee is superb. I'll come back again tomorrow for an espresso macchiato and maybe one of those muffins. And I look forward to another pleasant experience.

Cana Tea & Coffee - H6. Creme Brulee Ube Latte + egg pudding+ brown sugar crystal boba

Cana Tea & Coffee

(56 reviews)

Clear Lake

This is my third time coming here and I absolutely love the drink and food menu here. The outdoor…read morefront patio is beautiful with string lights, photo worthy decorations and plenty of seatings. It is located in a plaza with not many stores nearby so this makes a great place for people who want to be in a quiet space. This time I ordered something light and refreshing: Earl Grey Black Tea with Tea Jelly. You can customize your sweetness and ice level! I also went for a special combination banh mi with no jalapeños to try. The tea hit the spot for me. Refreshing and strong tea flavor. Exactly what I needed! The Banh Mi was delicious. I finished it all in one sitting. I thought combination meant actual grilled meats, but it seems like they are the processed Vietnamese sliced meats. No big deal. Still delicious and flavorful. It came with cucumbers, pickled veggies, cilantro, and a mixed mayo spread. They had plenty of seats inside for groups and individuals to sit and study/relax, along with greenery to make this place more cozy and relaxing. They also had a shelf of games you can play! The staff were nice and was respectful when I asked for a few minutes to look through their menu. This place has yet to disappoint one bit. I will be a very frequent returning customer!

I have been here multiple times over the past year and this place is so underrated. I love all…read moretheir food items because they are all so cheap, and their drinks are really good too. These are the drinks I have tried: Lychee Mango Tea, Premium Cana Oolong Milk Tea, Oreo Cake Cream Matcha Milk Tea, and Taro Milk Tea. As for the food, I have tried: Kimchi Fries, Squid Balls (spicy), Popcorn Chicken (garlic parm), Spicy Ramen, Takoyaki. Everything is good but the best drinks gotta be the Oolong Milk Tea and the Lychee Mango Tea, and the best food I always get is the Kimchi Fries. The interior is really nice and cozy. They have a lot of plants and they are real! The only problem about this place is that they're a bit too far and really deep in the Clear Lake area, they're right next to Go Shabu Hotpot. You should give them a try when you're in the area!

Luce Ave Coffee - Inside

Luce Ave Coffee

(13 reviews)

Clear Lake

Luce Ave is probably my favorite local roastery and I was glad to learn there was a location right…read moreoff the 45 (on the way to Galveston). This spot is inside an HEB so I was a little worried when I first pulled up to the HEB parking lot. It's a stand that was very clean and well kept right near the entrances. I was met with a friendly cashier/barista (there was only one person working). She answered my questions and also quickly made our drinks once ordered. I went with my usual black island which I adore. The pandan coconut flavors with an espresso kick go very well together in my opinion. I think their coffee in general is great and not overly acidic so I get the taste of coffee and kick of caffiene all in a flavorful drink! Definitely an ideal location for yours truly and a great stop for coffee if you're showing guests various establishments Houston has to offer!

This location is located within heb by the far left entrance if you are facing heb. It nice to…read morehave one down in this area and a plus that it's by my job! My staples are usually island latte and black island. There has been some seasonals that were good but I can't remember the names. For the winter 2025 menu they have a delicious red velvet latte. I ordered it hot because it's a but nippy outside and it comes with 1 shot if espresso. If you are wanting/needing more then let them know!. I've never had a red velvet latte nor have I ever seen it on a menu so I gave it a try. Surprisingly good! It had a nice hint of peppermint and a slight mocha taste. I don't like mocha coffee and I think this was a very good subtle peppermint mocha. If you don't like peppermint then this drink is not for you. I would definitely get this again and a bigger cup or better yet see if they would put it in one of my own mugs. They started selling breakfast tacos! If I was hungry I would have gave it a go but I wasn't so next time! I love the addition of a coffee shop within heb. I never have enough time in my day and it's nice you knock off groceries and a tasty coffee in one stop. They do have merchandise for purchase as well. You honestly can't miss it because it so nice bright and an inviting spot that you can see from the check out counter. Unless you are at self check out then you may miss the coffee shop. I wish their IG page stays updated with their seasonal drinks available. I am a sucker to try out seasonal drinks and usually I plan out my visit by seeing their IG pages first to see what they currently have to offer.

Hash Kitchen - Croque Madame with eggs over easy

Hash Kitchen

(97 reviews)

$$

Clear Lake

My husband and I came here for brunch to celebrate our anniversary and I'm so glad that we did. It…read morewas the perfect spot for our meal. This place is a quintessential brunch spot. I don't care if you're going for breakfast, brunch, or lunch... it's brunch and you're enjoying yourself. The atmosphere is fun. I don't know what it is, maybe the nostalgic music that was playing or just that brunch is a whole entire vibe. Could've been that I was just excited to celebrate our anniversary... whatever it is, I liked it. Our waitress was great. Unfortunately, I cannot remember her name, but it started with a V. The menu options sounded so good that I struggled to decide what I wanted. I ultimately decided to go with the Croque Madam with over-easy eggs, and let me tell you, I was so happy with my choice... and the fact that I had leftovers. We had reservations at a fancy restaurant that night that I was excited to try, but I was seriously tempted to cancel my reservations for the chance to eat my leftovers. I thoroughly enjoyed it the next day though. My husband got Huevos Rancheros which is one of his favorite things to get when we go on a cruise. He said this one far surpassed his sea day brunch favorite. It's been a week since our visit and I've already made brunch plans with the girls so I can go back. Ü

We were in town visiting and wanted breakfast burritos, we found hash. The place is lively and…read morewelcoming. We were sat at the bar, though there were tables available. The food was great and drinks were too, the bartending service was not. Between sitting at the bar waiting for just even water and she in multiple conversations with other staff, we almost paid for our drinks and left. The staff was prepping for the holidays and decorating stockings right next to us. We would return, but would rather sit at a table. The cannoli donuts are a must!!

First Watch - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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