I have been going to First Watch for many years when I'm in the Cincy. It never disappoints, the food is always great and the service is the same, great. read more

I live in West Chester and have been here many times for breakfast or brunch. Last time I ordered the traditional breakfast with eggs and sausage links, which comes with toast and potatoes. That is always safe and delicious choice. If you like pancakes, the place serves them with many different flavors, sometimes seasonal, like pumpkin. You can always order a pancake as a side dish, too. My guest last time ordered French toast and liked it a lot. Coffee is always served generously, which is a big plus. The service is always fast and friendly. One minor downsizing factor of the place is that it is quite small, and since the good food makes it very popular, on busy days, like Sundays, you might have to wait a long time to be seated. Busy hours also make it somewhat a noisy place to eat. This First Watch is always a pleasant and welcoming place for your breakfast, brunch, or lunch. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Went to breakfast this morning with my co-worker which was super fun!!! Restaurant wasn't busy and the host already had the menu and silverware in hand ready to seat us as we walked in! I was a little disappointed that they didn't have Splenda because I really don't like Stevia at all but, it was ok. I have to say that this was probably the first place ever to cook my over medium eggs correctly. Is bread really "toast" though if the butter isn't melting? The flavor of the bread itself was delish but it wasn't toasted at all or warm. The potatoes were slightly undercooked and not hot at all. The bacon was good but again, lukewarm warm. Our server was nice, the feel of the restaurant was cozy. We didn't feel rushed by our server and she was super nice. I will give this place another shot but today it was just "ok". read more

First Watch - Classic Breakfast - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Always a great experience when eating here. We ate outside which was a nice change. Had the summer breakfast burrito. My husband had the biscuits and gravy. Something he likes to have at different places to compare. We both started eating before I even thought about taking a picture. Service was quick and great. read more

Waitress was super pleasant and great! Belgian waffle was good along with the warm maple syrup bottle. But what most impressive is the soft whipped butter on the waffle- well done! read more

First Watch - Belgian waffle with a side of bacon which came out almost sizzling! Great! - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

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Hubby & I stopped in for brunch as it was the last day for their Fall menu. We got in line (online) when we were 5 minutes away. Upon arrival, we only waited 5 minutes to be seated. I had a BOGO email coupon due to my birthday (a few weeks ago). I ordered a Morning Meditation & a Million Dollar breakfast sandwich which came with fresh fruit. I was going to order the Salted Caramel donuts but they were out. Hubby got the Traditional breakfast with sausage links & a large orange juice. Our meals came out in less than 6 minutes. I demolished that breakfast sandwich - it was so good! The hot honey on the sandwich was a nice touch. Hubby really enjoyed his traditional breakfast & cleaned his plate. The staff was polite & attentive. The food here is so healthy & delicious. I will return here again & again. read more

I can get a meal and drink i enjoy.They have seasonal menu items.The app gives you a free drink offer. read more

First Watch - Morning meditation. - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

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The most amazing breakfast place! We went back the next day since we were visiting Cinncinnati for a short while. my sister and I shared the BLT eggs Benedict and the Floridian French toast the first day and everything was spectacular. The eggs were perfectly cooked and runny, the French toasted had great flavor and fresh fruit. The second day we shared the biscuits and graby and the holiday double decker taco special. The breakfast taco was perfectly seasoned and well balanced with the Avocado and salsa and had a nice crunch from the tostada shells. Overall will be back to this place again someday! read more

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Food was delicious and healthy. Servers came by often to check on me and I ended up eating there multiple times. Will be back next time I am in town. read more

Service and food were awesome. Professional staff and management managed a Mother's Day crowd with ease.

Everyone who worked there was lovely. However, the meal just didn't hit the mark. We had the cornbread starter which came with honey butter on it. The cornbread was really sweet and VERY dry. It looks like it was cooked in its own little round cast iron skillet. It was clear that it had been baked one or two days before - it wasn't even warm. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes which came with a lemon curd and "seasonal fresh fruit". The lemon curd was unceremoniously plopped on top - it would have been better spread in between bc trying to spread it about made the pancake crumble. The pancakes were very dry, which was surprising bc I could see the ricotta! I couldn't cut a bite bc they were falling apart. The berries were strawberries that were sliced and sitting in their own juice overnight, also unceremoniously plopped on top. Considering what I paid it was underwhelming, which is too bad. read more

Pancakes....Pancakes....Pancakes.......After about the third time, I'm on my way to First Watch! Let's start with the, well...Pancakes. It's not your average Joe "stack of pancakes". It's one, and that's all you need. There is something about their pancakes, maybe an addictive narcotic, that makes you crave them once you've had one. These light multi-grain masterpieces are soft, fluffy and delicious. Everything you'd ever want in edible comfort. But wait, there's more! Between your order and your food service, they drop off that beautiful glass bottle of amber gold that they call Maple Syrup. Then, when that golden disc of delicious arrives at your table with a dollop of butter, it's go time. Spread that butter around and drizzle the Maple gold all over. Keep that bottle close because you may need more. It sounds excessive, but it's not. The pancake actually absorbs the syrup beautifully. And, the syrup isn't that cheap gooey garbage. It's sweet and has a perfect consistency to not gum up the works. Now you take those bites.....Me, I like to fork-cut squares about the size of my tongue. I place the bit on my tongue and literally let this beautiful mix of flavor and texture dissolve on my tongue. No chewing required (but because I don't want to be responsible for people choking, please refrain from chewing at your own risk). One might say "perfect for those without teeth!" And they have other stuff, but I don't want you to forget about the pancakes. I'm a one-trick pony when it comes to restaurants that have something I fall in love with. First Watch is one of those places for me. I never look at the menu as my order is always the same. - One Pancake - Side of Potatoes - Side of Bacon - Large Orange Juice - Black Coffee One might say, "but doesn't that get boring, getting the same thing every time?" And to that I say, "shut up and try that pancake, Jerry!". The potatoes are usually cooked beautifully. Well seasoned with small caramelized onions. Orange Juice, always fresh nectar of the Gods. Bacon...let's just say these Porky's and Petunia's did not die in vain. They died for my breakfast. Lastly, they give you your own pot of coffee to enjoy so drink up, Johnny! Others I've dined with, and others in the restaurant, foolishly look at the menu and make other choices. Although silly to me, I guess that's their problem. But I can say that they have an incredible menu with something for everyone. They also always have special dishes that change up quite frequently. So they keep in fresh and interesting, if that's your thing, I guess. Don't forget about the pancakes though. They're really good. Please see my love letter to First Watch pancakes above. It's a bit racy in some places but I can't help it that First Watch went out and decided to make pancakes sexy. It's not my fault but it sure is my weakness. Would I go back? Ugh.... I fight the urge to stay out of there, to be honest. My order is not the healthiest option (so my Doctor tells me) so I try to pace my visits out. But yes. Yes, I go back as often as those demons of breakfast fight through my best intentions. Keep in mind, First Watch is usually open in the morning and just after lunch. They're not an all day restaurant. They also get quite crowded so, call ahead or plan your day better. I'm literally writing this at night because I know the only way I could get a First Watch pancake right now would result in felony breaking and entering charges. read more

Overall great service and tasty food in a welcoming atmosphere. April did an amazing job! And the avocado toast with goat cheese was so good! read more

Based on service alone, First Watch was a 5 star experience. Staff are friendly and chipper, better service than most restaurants nowadays. But, there are very few options if you are watching calories and gluten intake. Pros: Service Website: makes it easy to figure out what you may want to customize, in regards to nutritional information. Cons: Drink Choices: Why only iced coffee drinks? If you want a latte, cappuccino, or anything more than a plain hot coffee, this isn't your place. Feels like a missed opportunity, a hole in their offerings. Prices: Greek yogurt, berries, and tea cost me about $12-14. That seems ridiculous. Did not feel like good value for the money. Tips: Their suggestions start at 20%! For breakfast/brunch, Sleepy Bee and Cosy's are better options. read more

First Watch is always a solid brunch place whenever I'm in the area. I come to this location with my son when we're in town visiting family. I usually get the Chickichanga as my go to meal, but today I tried the Breakfast sandwich and it was delicious! The smash avocado, runny egg and brioche were a great combo along with a side of seasoned potatoes. My son gets the works omelette and loves the potatoes also. It gets busy here so I recommend checking in online before coming! read more

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We stopped here on our way home from Cinci because we love First watch restaurants. This one was no exception, it's great. I had the Morning market veggie omelette. A nice mix of sautéed veggies and mushroom omelette served with toast and a mix greens salad. Nice! My SO had an elevated egg. Served on a good bun with cheese and avocado served with cubed fried potatoes. Nice as well! Service was fast, friendly and correct. It gets a recommend from me. read more

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Great food, healthy choices available. Nice friendly service staff. Had the protein power bowl and it was really good.

Grabbed breakfast here while traveling in the area. I was the first guest of the day but they were ready to go. I love the clean eating options at First Watch. Great food and service. I have been to several First Watch restaurants and never had a bad experience. The decor is welcoming with some light music playing. Come on it if your want something different to eat or they also have several of the staple breakfast items. read more

We were seated fast just before the brunch rush hours. The waitress was kind and polite. She helped my kids pick out their items and accommodated their needs. The food was great, though my order got mixed up and I got bacon instead of links but I didn't mind. The eggs were good, made just how I like them. The environment was friendly and the table was in a nice spot. Big shout out to the staff for helping out my autistic daughter when she unfortunately threw up (not food related). They were quick to help, got her water, made sure she was ok and comfortable. Clean up was fast and safe. True committed staff to helping out the customers. Would definitely recommend to families with special needs kids as they can accommodate you. Thank you! read more

Always a favorite breakfast spot! I highly recommend their salmon eggs benedict. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

We were staying nearby and this was our breakfast spot. Exactly as expected and the service was very good. If you're looking for a good breakfast place with some healthy alternatives, this is the spot for you. It was located in a small strip center and they had plenty of parking. read more

Stop at First Watch anytime we can. 1st time extremely disappointed with my food ordered the Biscuits with turkey sausage gravy which is shown as a bowl, received every item on a separate plate and the eggs 5 minutes behind potatoes, biscuits and gravy that were cold when I got the eggs. Unsure why they served this way and asked why it wasn't served in a bowl like shown I was handed a bowl. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Always busy here. Make sure you get there with time to spare because you will wait to be seated. We went on a Saturday, so I have no doubt that the service we got was due to that. Tips: - The juices are really good - Coffee is pretty standard - Any of their Toasts aren't enough food to fill your stomach, so get a protein or something on the side. read more

I always see picturea of friends dining here, and as a lover of brunch I had to try it. I remembered pictures of the mesmerizingly big pancakes, so I got the Trifecta which was a pancake, eggs, and meat (I chose chicken sausage). My mom got the french toast, and my dad the Parma Skillet. All of the dishes looked great and came out fast, but that's about where the positives end. My eggs were pretty tasteless, even after I added salt and pepper. The pancake lacked a sweetness that I normally expected, and thus also tasted pretty plain, even with my addition of blueberries. I tried the French Toast, and again no flavor (normally would expect seet hints of cinnamon). The water was also served in a jug for the table, and ice was not given, which is another bother of mine. Our server also seemed to be rushing us, despite being early in the morning and plenty of open tables around. Anytime she saw a single piece of trash on our table, she would come by and pick it up immediately. The second my dad finished his dish, she zipped by to pick up the plate. While some may appreciate the efficiency, we were looking to have a relaxing Sunday morning meal together, and instead left right after finishing to continue our morning elsewhere. read more

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Great quick brunch with a friend here on a Saturday. My friend was able to add our name to the waitlist online, which is a cool feature. We were seated promptly and our waiter was attentive. Ordered the Kale Tonic ("green juice"), which was very refreshing. The huevos rancheros tostadas were delicious, and hit the spot, good combination of pickled onions, chorizo, avocado, sauce and crisp. My friend got the avocado toast and seemed to enjoy it. Our food was delivered within 5 minutes of ordering, which was unusually fast. We were in and out in about an hour, and service was friendly. read more

First Watch - Huevos Rancheros Tostadas with a Kale Tonic to drink - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

First Watch also has great goetta, even though it's not listed on the menu.

First off, this place has outdoor seating! Staff: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Food taste: 3 Coffee: 3 Price: 3 Bang for Buck: 3 Overall: 3 This was my second time going to a First Watch in the area. My experience the first time was good experience, but this time the waitress was a tad bit unattentive. While it was during lunch hour, she forgot the english muffin we ordered and brought it nearly by the time we finished as well as forgot the lime I asked for. I will say that this menu was legible while the previous menu at the Hyde Park location was not. I ordered the Elevated Egg Sandwich. It was good, but I definitely do not think it was worth the price. Again, as I said in my last review of First Watch, it's good and has a cool atmosphere, but not worth the price and doesn't impress. I would go to a mum and pop shop to get larger portions and a lower price. read more

First Watch - The Elevated Egg Sandwich - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

We love going for brunch after church on Sundays. It's my family's first pick. We've also gone to different locations and the quality is always the same. So far service has always been great. read more

First Watch always has great food and service. It's typically loud but that's just because it's a busy but small place. Always recommend it.

Ambiance is always pleasant at First Watch and when I'm in town I always look forward to a breakfast here. But this site is more than disappointing when it comes to a team effort. My server was running like crazy to seat people, take initial drink orders, food orders and then check people out. All while 2 other servers watched. I guess they take care of their tables only. Disappointing. Last, I ordered eggs Benedict. Eggs over cooked. My server was so busy my food went cold before I could ask for my eggs to be redone. And frankly, stared down the other servers hoping they may stop by to find out what was going on. My suggestion to this server. As hard as you work, head to a different First Watch where there is no I in team. read more

Delicious food and the service was even better! It was a very crowded day and it was clear they were understaffed, but still made very effort to accommodate everyone and keep a smile on their faces. Keep up the good work! read more

First Watch - The Works - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

I ordered the evevated egg sandwich and butternut squash soup. It was all really good. I actually saved the soup and potatoes for a second meal. Highly recommend read more

Decent breakfast and lots of healthy choices. It is a tad expensive and if you have any allergies you have to order ala cart which can really add up. Good news though the gluten free bread is not too bad. read more

My go to for a consistently good breakfast. The staff is always pleasant and efficient, even during busy times.. My favorite is the steel cut oatmeal bowl with fresh fruit. They also have a seasonal menu, which offers yummy selections At the writing of this review, I opted for a dish on their spring seasonal menu -the cornbread carnitas bowl. It was a fabulous blend of Tex-Mex style cooking. read more

First Watch - Cornbread Carnitas Bowl -yum! - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Went here for breakfast before heading out to the airport. Coffee was good, and the staff was nice. However, I ordered the avocado toast, and the avocado was brown and gray. The two eggs that came with it should have been over easy but they were over cooked. I didn't have much time to ask for a possible replacement since I was on a tight schedule, but anyone should have seen how far that avocado has gone. read more

We were sat and waited on fast. The server was very friendly and efficient. Food was out quick and yummy!

Got the eggs Benedict. They were very good aside from just one little thing. They over poached my eggs. They were just barely over done. But still very good. read more

First Watch - Remnants of Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Consistently solid breakfast/brunch. This review is covers three seasonal items I had on this visit - Açaí Bowl, Million Dollar Bacon, and the SoCal Breakfast Burrito. The Açaí Bowl included organic Acai topped with strawberries, bananas, kiwi, blueberries and FW's delicious housemade granola. Just to make sure we didn't go away hungry they also threw in a Served piece of whole grain artisan toast topped with almond butter and sea salt. The only minor issue with this dish was that the Acai hadn't really been "elevated" - you know if was just previously frozen with great toppings. We were on the fence about ordering the Million Dollar Bacon (see photo) but we're glad we did. The four crispy pieces of bacon were well worth $5. They're oven baked with brown sugar, ground black pepper, just the right amount of cayenne pepper, and drizzled with maple syrup. Remember no fighting over the last piece, you're in a restaurant! My primary meal was the SoCal Breakfast Burrito (see photo), and let me tell you - it was soooo SoCal. It contained fluffy egg whites, chicken breast, quinoa, black beans, kale, roasted onions, three different cheeses (feta, cheddar, and Monterey jack), avocado, and a pico de gallo wrapped in a grain tortilla. On the side was ramekin of warm salsa verde (tomatillo sauce) - nice touch on heating up the salsa. Lastly there was a cup of fresh ripe fruit. All told this dish had all the right ingredients and made for a hearty breakfast. I was "this close" to asking for another side of their warm salsa verde as it was like icing on the burrito. read more

You can't go wrong with First Watch. I love the Indy locations and was excited to see a First Watch right around the corner from IKEA. This location feels more spacious than the others I have been in, and I like the brighter, country/farm decor. I changed it up and ordered the market hash: two eggs (I chose scrambled) atop seasoned potatoes with the best crimini mushrooms I've ever eaten (no joke), zucchini, onions, red peppers, spinach, mozzarella, and herbed goat cheese, served with buttered toast (two slices) and fruit. It fueled me up for my IKEA shopping! Great, friendly service - only note is I felt our waitress was a bit too forthcoming with free iced tea refills, bringing us an entire new glass when we had consumed only about half of our first glass. Appreciate the free refills for the road, though! read more

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Our food quality was very poor today. Burnt burnt bacon, no short rib in the omelet, appetizer(pumpkin donuts) arriving after we've finished our food when they were ordered first. The host who was not friendly, lied to us about not seeing us sitting right next to her and seating multiple tables ahead of us after telling us we were next. Bad experience especially knowing it has been better weeks previously. The staff was just not great today and food was even worse unfortunately. read more

First Watch - Million dollar bacon - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio