If you like g-f tomato-basil soup, get the bowl ! It is so delicious! Now, if you like details, read on. The sidewalks were cleared and safe on this Tuesday at noon. I received a warm welcome and was offered two options for my dining (bar or table). Hot tasty coffee was on the table promptly; it's neat you get a pitcher of it at your table! My waitress, Catalina, was knowledgeable about best choices for me as I have Celiac disease (no gluten). Before I could drink half a cup of coffee, my meal was delivered! They served the tasty Monterey Club on fair tasting whole grain g-f toast. It was PACKED with turkey, bacon and avocado along with the cheese and veggies. I admit I was hungry and had to force myself to slow down. That last spoonful of soup was the icing on my 'cake.' The check came-no extra charge for g-f bread. Now I can take it to the register when I'm ready. My first trip here was WAY back when they opened and it took a bit to get seated and so forth. I plan to get back sooner! read more

First Watch - Cozy spot near the action! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

The service is outstanding. Sat at the bar and the server was on top of things without being overbearing. However the food was less than stellar. Cold eggs, and the chicken sausage is weird. Aldi has better chicken breakfast sausage. For the price point I expected better. Edit.: the Belgium waffle was excellent read more

I really like First Watch. The food is tasty and fresh. The restaurant has a modern vibe unlike the usual breakfast places. I enjoy the omelets. The staff is friendly and attentive even though it's typically crowded. I prefer to go before they close. 4 Stars read more

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Still great food and great service but busier than ever! Would definitely recommend downloading their app and get on the waitlist way ahead of time! I got on the waitlist at 10:30 and it was 50-80 mins at that time. We check-in at 11:15 and still waited another half hour. So plan ahead! read more

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I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the breakfast I received on May 15, 2026. Although the meals were served quickly and the service itself was acceptable, the food quality was not. The potatoes, eggs, and sausage were all cold, and the toast was underdone. In addition, the loud music made the dining experience uncomfortable. Even after pointing this out to the hostess, the volume remained unchanged. Unfortunately, the meal also upset my digestive system afterward, which added to my disappointment. Overall, this visit fell well below the standard I expect, and I hope these issues can be addressed to prevent similar experiences for future guests. read more

This is always my go to breakfast spot! Never have had a bad experience with the food or the staff It does get super busy on there so I do tend to go later on in the day and I always get online on their website to make the wait time shorter If you go when it's super busy, it is very loud read more

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First Watch is consistent for mastering the breakfast/brunch cuisine. This location is popular on the weekends so expect a wait time. You can join the wait line online. Food & beverage recommendations: *Million dollar bacon *Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash (seasonal) *Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk read more

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I was in the area so made a revisit and I have to say I always enjoy the energy and atmosphere of this place because it's always welcoming. There were 3 items ordered: 1) Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast 2) Lemon Ricotta Pancake 3) Carne Asada Breakfast Tacos. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes again because they were good that last time and this was. The pancakes were fluffy but there wasn't enough lemon custard on top of the pancakes unless you spread it very thinly. I was excited about the strawberry tres leches french toast, the appearance looks beautiful and sexy but unfortunately it fell à little flat for me. Unlike the actual tres leches flavors, the strawberry did bring a refreshing element but was missing that caramel and sweetness. It just tastes like two pieces of french toasts, topped with strawberries and a big raindrop of whipped cream. The carne asada tacos arrive to the table with 3 and served with baked beans, fluffy rice and a side of diced tomato, guacamole, lettuce. The wheat corn tortillas were too soft to pick up from the stainless steel taco holder which crumbled apart and had to be eaten with a fork. There were so many components that made it incredibly delicious and flavorful. I would order it again but use à bowl next time. I had excellent service by server Alexandra, she was friendly, attentive, genuine and knowledgeable. I hope she enjoy her birthday. I would make another visit to try more items on their menu. read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots in the U.S.A. I am sure a lot of people in NOVA have the same sentiment because the place is usually packed. I can't resist anything on the menu because everything is healthy and delicious, and all portions are huge. One morning, I ordered an avocado toast (without eggs) and a Morning Meditation Fresh Juice (with extra ginger). One afternoon, I ordered a Market Veggie Sandwich and a Cobb Salad. I devoured everything. McKenna was my waitress both times, and she did a fantastic job. She gave me some samples of all of the juices so I could see which ones I liked best. The Morning Meditation is my favorite because it has ginger. The place is also clean and inviting. Fortunately, I do not have to go back to NOVA to eat at a First Watch. Firstwatch.com reveals that they have no locations in the State of New York, but they have many in NJ. It is worth the drive across the Hudson River for me to dine one weekend at one of the NJ locations, and I will do so soon. read more

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This place is nice for juice and breakfast. Close early so that is the only downside. Service is usually great

Great service, friendly staff. Casual atmosphere. Food was delicious (I only got one pic we all started devouring it!). Bro got Trifecta Two Multigrain Pancakes (carrot cake and pecan) - they are HUGE! Note: carrot cake pecan pancakes have raisins which we were surprised by, not everyone at table was a fan of that and ended up picking out. It also had some random almonds in it (not listed so not sure if accident - thankfully person that was allergic didn't try) I got the trifecta as well but with French toast vs pancakes and it was fantastic. read more

First Watch - Trifecta Two Multigrain Pancakes (carrot cake and pecan) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

They have a parking lot so parking didn't seem to be an issue. I know First Watch is notorious for being busy and popular. There isn't a reservation option and we came around 1:30 on a Saturday and only had about a 15 minute wait. We ordered the Blackberry Bramble Sangria pitcher to share. It was pretty good but a lot of ice. Got about 2 or so glasses each from it. We both ordered the Carne Asada Hash and I also ordered the Million Dollar Potatoes. The Hash was delicious, I do wish it came with more than two tortillas but everything else was good. I would definitely come back and try the other menu items and other drinks. read more

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First watch is my go to for breakfast/brunch food. This is my first time visiting this location. I was home for thanksgiving and for Black Friday before we started shopping in the morning, we decided to go and have breakfast. The place was so crowded, we had to wait about 50mins to an hour to be seated. So many people were waiting as well. They took our number and we went to Best Buy right next to the restaurant to do some window shopping. They told us 30 mins, they will message us. We returned 45 mins later and asked when we will be seated. We waited about 10 more mins and got a seat. I waited because I really wanted my mom to try first watch food since it is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch place. Am glad we waited because she loved the food. We got the traditional and tri-fecta, grits and for drinks we did morning meditation and the pomegranate juice. We loved the fresh juice. It was a busy day there, we got our check quick because people were waiting for seats and I understand. Overall good experience, the place was clean, I like how it looked inside. I will go with my family again on a normal day. read more

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

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Brittany provided amazing service--she was so pleasant and accommodating. The food was pretty good, as expected. We ordered the original Eggs Benedict (6/10, though I wish I'd tried the salmon version), Million Dollar Bacon (10/10), and the Carrot and Pecan Pancake (9/10). My sister got the Farmhouse Hash, which was decent. This location was quite busy for a Friday morning. We joined the waitlist and were quoted a 30-40 minute wait, but our table was ready after about 20 minutes. The only downside was that they only give you two minutes to claim your table. I got a notification that our reservation had been canceled because we were five minutes away, but they were able to seat us quickly after that. Overall, it was a decent experience, but just be mindful of the wait times. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict- original Million dollar bacon Farmhouse hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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Super long wait on weekends and unfortunately you cannot put name on online or make reservations. I would recommend going before 9am. Lots of shops and mall nearby to kill time, but they call your name/table inside u fortunately not via text. Food was good, better than iHop but not amazing! read more

Part of the service once I came in. I gave the gentleman my name and phone number and then after that, I see other people came in with two or one people and gave that name and phone number. It was not on the waitlist at all so I'm just wondering why they went before me. I'm thinking from now on I don't think I wanna come here no more and I can't even be flowing. Had a nice time thank you. read more

For starters, the restaurant smelled so good when we walked in the door! We ordered coffee and water and that was delivered quickly. We placed our food order and we didn't have to wait long before it was brought to the table. My only complaint is that the food was already getting cold. I'm not sure what their server system is, but when you're serving eggs it has to be brought to the table immediately regardless if it's your original server or not. It benefits everyone when it's done that way. Regardless, the food was delicious, the waitress, hostess, and manager that greeted us were all very friendly and welcoming. We will be back! read more

I had brunch today at one of my favorite spots- First Watch in Woodbridge, VA. They were busy per usual. Our server was friendly and efficient. It took a little while for your orders, but everything was fresh, hot and delicious. There is always a laidback and chill vibe. If you like a good brunch spot check them out. read more

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Came here for the first time with my family, we had a really good time, the food was very delicious and the service was excellent. The wait time could be quite a while depending on the day and time that you go and if it's not a holiday lol . read more

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Service was top-tier. My meal was brought to the table rather quickly, and I was definitely satisfied. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta 7/10 (Sub-French toast) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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I have been to this First Watch many times and it was always a great experience and as always great food. Until the last time we went when our table received a plate that had a stink bug or bug if some sort. We didn't even realize until it was too late and it was the most horrific bite was taken and the bug was chewed on. It was immediately spat out and that when we discovered it was bug in the food. It was bad enough to have all the food come back up just plain disgusting. The waitress and manager were notified. When asked how could something like that happen the manager stated they "use what is given to them from the produce company they get there items from". Any time I use veggies to cook I was even if bagged or already "cleaned" for this exact reason. It was just plain disappointing to have such a good establishment with a reputation of fresh food have this happen. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Good luck. read more

This is one of my most favorite brunch spots. My significant other has never been... so I had to take him there. Of course we had to wait a little bit on a Sunday but we put ourselves on the waitlist while we were traveling up north. The wait was about 30-50 minutes but we were seated in 20. The booths are cozy and gave us enough privacy to enjoy a meal together. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious! Also our server Isis was amazing! chocolate chip pancake salmon frittata shrimp & grits sausage gravy read more

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So frustrating.... This is the fourth visit where the table service is awful ! Today waitress name was Kat and seeing her was busy in the kitchen visiting drinking her beverage- asked for extra napkins and Togo container and she never came back to deliver. She ask how was everything. I said the food is awesome however service is awful. I've visit many FW and always had a great experience. Woodbridge really need to reevaluate the table service Planning on call management read more

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I am such a fan of First Watch. For a chain, everything tastes fresh. Protip - come right when they open or an hour or two before they close to avoid the wait. Weekends can get crazy!! Favorites are the chocolate cup or plain pancakes. They are humongous but so fluffy you will clean your plate!! Every omelette that I've had is also a safe bet. The restaurant is an open feel and a great family friendly ambiance. read more

First let me say our server was amazing. She had great energy, great customer service and attentive. Ok well the wait for a Friday morning was horrible. We were told 20 mins it ended up being an hour! So many people were coming and leaving and walking out after waiting 30 minutes but it was really busy. It would have been more helpful to have a realistic wait time or be updated as we waited. It wasn't until ten mins before we were seated they started telling people 1.5 hours for the wait. We got seated and our nice bubble server came so that was good. She answered questions gave recommendations. My mimosa was good and much needed at this point lol. The order was an order of the works no tomato's , a carrot/ pecan pancake, plain pancake , side of bacon, parm potatoes but sauce on the side, coffee and some other drink. So all the food was good except the carrot cake pancake.(was not what I was expecting had too much going on a lot old sugar but bland at the same time so weird.). I would go back just for the bacon and potatoes but I do want to try a few other options. The menu has some items that look good. It's a clean set up inside with a lot of seating. Again or server Dallas was an A++ . Thanks! read more

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First time here! The parking lot always lets me know I should try it! It's ALWAYS full. Food was good and served quickly which is always a plus. While I did enjoy my meal, I did not find it good enough for a very long wait. I had the eggs Benedict with salmon and the million dollar bacon. Both very good. The restaurant was quiet and very clean! Service was friendly, but our waiter could've been a little more pleasant. I won't fault him for this, people are allowed "off" days, especially in the service industry. I would certainly come again, one perk they have is to get on a waiting list via the app. It appears your wait time is cut by using this feature. Get on the wait list before you arrive, we waited no more than 10 minutes once we arrived. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict with salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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I love this place! I've been multiple times and each time was fantastic. The servers are attentive, professional, and very friendly. As far as the menu goes, I've tried multiple drinks off of their brunch menu. My favorite is their Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk--completely delicious and what a creative idea! Of their food, I love their Elote Breakfast Burrito from their summer menu. It's packed with so many different taste sensations, and is very filling. All in all, I can't recommend First Watch highly enough. read more

You can never go wrong with First Watch. I love how they have branched out and can be found in various cities now. This location did not disappoint. I visited them on a Friday morning and there was no wait (surprisingly, weekends are a different story). Their green juice is delish! As far as food, you can't really go wrong here. Service wise , our waitress was attentive and kind. No complaints here. read more

First Watch - Pancake, bacon and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

The first time I visited this location the food was decent and the wait wasn't terrible. This is my second time and I just ordered from Uber Eats as my wife is now disabled and while the taste is still 3/5 we got a side of fruit with our meal containing a singular grape and one slice of pineapple. I under things are more expensive but to charge these prices and borderline spit in peoples face is unacceptable. 0/5 stars if I could. read more

First Watch - Our "side" of fruit with our meal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

We came back for brunch and to try new menu items!! Did not disappoint this time we got the strawberry tres leches to share, and it was amazing! Our server was awesome as well this is the* spot for woodbridge breakfast/ brunch read more

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Highly recommend! Amazing food! The creativity of the lavender french toast has such a balance of flavors, the BLTE was perfectly toasted and simply delicious! read more

First Watch - Wild Berry Lavender French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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The food and service was great as usual! It's always busy so I recommend going online and getting in line prior to your arrival.

Food was fantastic. Service was excellent. We had Dallas as our server. The manager was Geraldo and he too was great. They were both attentive, professional, and accommodating to me and my family'. They made recommendations and didn't hesitate to change something if it didn't work. Would come back again. They must've changed the cook as the food was especially tasty this trip. I recommend. read more

Finally, after a couple of visits, they say third time is a charm. Our server was excellent, and the food came out timely even though the place seemed busy. Hopefully they can keep this up. read more

First time trying First Watch at this location; the food was great especially the potatoes from the carne asada hash! The ambiance was kind of loud since it was busy (09:30-11:30) and the service was slower than usual, but expected due to the volume of customers. The host misspelled my name and my number, but luckily we were sat down. Overall wait to sit down was 45-55 minutes, but food came around 15-20 minutes after order. I wouldn't necessarily come back to this location, but its worth a try during non-rush hour time read more

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This location after putting our name on the wait list online. This is a must for this location. We were seated within 10 minutes of arrival. The wait staff is attentive without hovering. We all ordered the everything Omelette, million dollar potatoes, bacon, grain toast, and a mimosa. Food was served hot and was very tasty. Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and left stuffed with this good food. Will definitely return. read more

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Over charged tax !!!! Each food charged tax. After total, charged another tax ? But the food it's good. Just want to make sure you do the right for customers read more

First Watch - The food is good . Can you explain why I have to pay two tax. total $9 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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Went here for breakfast for the first time. Food was great. Service was wonderful and server recommended favorites and knowledgeable about menu. Will definitely come back. read more

I've always wanted to try since it opened here in Woodbridge however my first experience was on a trip to Colorado. I had the Avocado Toast which was delicious, I loved it with the exception of the toast was not toasted enough. I just thought it was a one time thing, so when I decided to try it back at home in Woodbridge, I was again disappointed by the toasting of the bread. My dish (BLT Benedict) and my husband's dish (Classic), his toast barely had any toast/brown to it. I wanted him to ask for a longer toast but I noticed the bread was already buttered. He ate it anyway but it basically looked like buttered bread and not nice crunchy toast. Same with my Benedict, it had allot of sauce and egg yolk with a very light to no toast on the bread. It actually ruined my dish altogether. I did mention this to the server and was told that we should ask for an extra toast next time. I do want to suggest to actually toast the bread enough to create that crunch that many of your dishes need. I do like the restaurant, and plan to come back but I was disappointed the 2nd time around. read more

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

As advertised. I did back to back pickup orders one weekend; and then went back the next weekend. The Trifecta is my breakfast go to now. Everything was fresh, delicious and spot on. read more