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4.0 (185 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Eve R.

I met some family for a celebration breakfast the other day and could not have been happier with our visit. From the minute we stepped in, everyone was welcoming and friendly. Our server Julia was outstanding. She treated us like old friends and made my day feel even more special. I was graduating ugh my Masters degree and when she found out, she had the staff sign a handmade card for me with well wishes and congrats. That kind of care is SO special!! Food was outstanding - how did I sleep on those skillets?! Def a new favorite. The special juice blends are worth it too. Really refreshing. Love this space. It's cozy and never crazy loud even when it's busy. This is my favorite location by far.

Quinoa bowl
Barb H.

Good service and I loved my food. My dining partner also liked hers. I ordered the quinoa bowl b/c it had a reasonable number of calories, was "real" food and looked filling. It turned out to be delicious - much better than I expected from the list of ingredients.

Ricardo G.

My wife and I were celebrating her birthday, she had a coupon for a bogo meal. We had a great time, excellent customer service and the atmosphere was a great way to start the celebration of my wife's birthday.

Ham & Gruyere and vegetable soup.
Chris H.

This is always a solid choice for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Service was slow today but our server was working hard with the tables she had, not her fault. Pancakes are very good. The salted caramel donut balls on the seasonal menu were amazing, 10 out of 10. I had the million dollar breakfast sandwich and it was good but I thought the hot honey would be spicy and sweet and it was just sweet which was a turnoff for me. It was still good but I wouldn't get it again or I'd ask for no honey and maybe I misread the Dave's honey part. Turkey sausage was fine that my son had, he loved it and I thought it was fine for turkey sausage. We will go back for sure.

Short rib hash
Hannah B.

Came here for breakfast. Overall a good experience. I got the avocado toast. We also had the healthy turkey. I was very happy with our food. Our waitress was attentive. The table was not clean when we first sat down and they had to clean it again. I really like their menu. Many options to chose from!! Update- I've eaten here a few times since and the tables have been clean!

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Sandy W.

Today was a much better experience than the last time we were there. Got seated right away and the server promptly came over. I ordered the avocado toast with lump crabmeat and pickled red onions and two eggs. It was delicious and took half home for breakfast the next day.

Hacienda Hash
Melitta S.

We came during Farmers Market so it was busy but the waitlist option proved efficient. We got the special Hacienda Hash which I highly recommend! A flavorful bowl of chorizo,eggs, potatoes and avocado. Service was ok not like other locations but again it was an extremely busy day.

Jeremy B.

Great location and a very clean atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. The food was excellent with great portions. Our favorite was the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits!

Avocado toast
Leah R.

Always a good choice for breakfast! I had avocado toast. The bread was so thick but Saturday and soft; very good! There was so much avocado on top, most have been 2, maybe 3 avocados worth lol! I do wish it had tomatoes as it was missing something. My mom had the French toast and said it was her go to, and my sister thought she would have leftover omelette and did not! My niece finished her bacon, which doesn't sound impressive but believe me, it is. The coffee kept coming and service was great.

Kyle P.

Have not been to the First Watch in Wortington in a while. My friend who had only been to the one in Kingsdale, enjoyed herself. I got the Works Omelet without Sour Cream and never disappointed with it, I got the toast with jelly and potatoes that sticks into you and washed down with Diet Coke and water. She got the Eggs Benedict, but requested regular Bacon instead of Canadian Bacon and loved the coffee with her meal. The server was excellent and got our drinks to go after we both ate. I enjoy going to First Watch in Wortington, but will still go to other First Watch locations when needed. Thank you so much.

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A M.

First watch is always my go to place in Columbus fir breakfast whenever I visit the food is always great I always get the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which I would definitely recommend 10/10. Service is always good, And yesterday it was even better than any other time I went there in the past our waitress went above and beyond with a smile on her face the whole time. I would definitely recommend this branch of u are in the area but u need to reserve a table before hand because they always have a long wait so download their app and reserve ur place in line before u get there.

Market Hash!
Valentyn R.

I already reviewed First Watch awhile back. I still consistently come to First Watch at least once every few months. Their delicious and unique breakfast & lunch choices are really hard to find anywhere else. I come in here craving a Havarti Sandwich, but I always end up trying something else that catches my eye. This weekend I had their Market Hash which consists of two eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. It comes with whole grain artisan toast. This may be my new go-to! Additionally, to make things even better. They serve alcohol now! Not like beer or anything, but a small option of about 4 cocktails. I tried the Morning Glory and the Coconut Rum drink (I can't remember the name sadly, that was my favorite).

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Menu did not have a lot of variety and was not worth the money. Service was generally quick. Ambiance was good.

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Truly excellent food and service. I loved the Watermelon Pineapple fruit drink. I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

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Great service. Breakfast variety of tasty options. Lunch salads and sandwiches are large portions.

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I am a big fan of this place. Food is great service is great. They focus on what they do well. Family oriented. Most customers are regulars.

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Would be 5 stars but you can usually smell their bathrooms from the restaurant - think sitting over a hole in the ground

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