First Watch

We really like first watch. The service is pretty slow and overall not great but the food is great! Their healthy drinks are great too!

I’ve been here twice to this same location. The first time I wasn’t impressed and would probably give it three stars at the time. I came again last week and ordered the market hash… oh my god it is the best thing ever. SO SO FLAVORFUL. MUST HAVE… GO… NOW!
Anyway, they have a decent menu, something for everyone. Whether you are a health nut or someone who just does not give a _​_​_​_​_​, you will find something you like.
Service here is great, they can get busy but they do not neglect you. Everyone is friendly. Prices are fair and portions are filling.

Good for breakfast, outstanding for lunch. The salads are grrrreat!
The wait staff as been there for a long time and they are consistently A+

It was solid food and overall good atmosphere. We ordered a to go order though and they didn’t give us what we ordered. They only gave us a third of what we ordered and I had to call to find a solution which ended up being a free entrée if I ever end up there again which was a little disappointing because I would have just rather had them negate what I paid for and didn’t receive; but the manager told me we’d have to come back in to reimburse my card, which I’ve worked at plenty of restaurants that are able to negate a pending transaction. So I got ripped off in the end which never feels great. I don’t know how restaurants that are not fast food places get the one thing wrong that their supposed to do right which is give people what they paid for.

Full disclosure: I had a gift card so I decided to give the place another shot. The company seemed very prompt in addressing bad service/​experiences as per their response to my initial review. I hate giving bad reviews so I took the chance to update and improve.
We arrived about around 10:30 this past Saturday and there were quite a few people. We had a party of 2, so the wait was quoted at 15 – 20 minutes. We waited a little less than 15. we were seated in a huge booth which seemed a little gratuitous but we were happy to be seated promptly.
The server was there almost as soon as we sat down with water and coffee and less then 5 minutes later he was back for orders. We both got the Traditional Breakfast which is meat, 2 eggs, potatoes, and an english muffin. Both our food came out hot and pretty quickly a very nice change from the last time.
I know if I come here again to order my bacon crispy because it was little flaccid. My mother ordered her sausage well done (she likes a little bit of char on the links) but they weren’t. She didn’t feel like sending them back. The eggs were cooked well (mine scrambled lightly, her’s over medium) the potatoes were bland and had the texture of frozen potatoes. Not the best, but good enough.
While this probably is not someplace that I would go a lot – It’s a chain restaurant with out a lot of atmosphere, it feels like a Bob Evans or Denny’s, and the food isn’t anything special – but if I was out of town I’d definitely choose First Watch over some of the other breakfast chains since they have a great selection of juices and much more healthy options.

The food is good but service was unexpectedly slow on a Sunday morning, a day where you would expect there to be more staff members to accommodate a larger breakfast demand. Wait time was accurate and they offer text alert/​mobile app reservations.

Took forever to get our food, waitress took water pitcher when half full and never returned with more. Hostess at register when paid upon leaving was extremely rude. Very overrated place.

I revisited this restaurant with my mom. We both chose the Traditional Breakfast. I had it with bacon and my mom had turkey sausage. We both had coffee. The Breakfast was good. I also wanted to try a slice of their french toast. The waiter told me that it would cost an additional 2.49 for one slice. I passed since i could get an entire loaf for the same price. There was ample food so it was filling. The cost was $ 22 both of us which I thought was a bit pricey. We did have a gift card. I would go again and try lunch.

I’ve been coming to First Watch for years; it’s my go-​to spot for breakfast/​brunch. The menu is big, with lots of healthy options, but also indulgent ones (pumpkin pancakes!). They have great specials that are always changing. Today they had a bunch of delicious sounding Thanksgiving specials; I ordered a quinoa bowl with butternut squash, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and pecans. They were super accommodating: I asked to get it without chicken (I’m a vegetarian), and our waitress told me the quinoa is usually cooked with chicken stock, and asked if I’d like it cooked with water instead. I was very impressed!
Service is great as well. It’s often quite busy on weekends (we had a 20 minute wait), but they have complimentary coffee while you wait so I don’t mind at all. The staff is always friendly but efficient. The food comes really fast. The prices are good too (but maybe I just think that because I like in new york now.)
I’m sure I’ll still be coming back for years to come!

I’m not sure why this place is always packed but the food is okay at best. Eating here reminded me of eating at a Denny’s, nothing special about it. I have to say they do have really good service though and I love that they had coffee out in the waiting area. They also keep the coffee pot on each table so you can fill up at your leisure. That is a smart idea!
However, the food here wasn’t so great so I don’t think I’ll be back. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing but my friend also wasn’t a fan of his food. Very bland and tasteless. It is a bit pricey as well which didn’t make sense to me. I also found out they have a few locations which was surprising. They do have a healthy section on the menu which was a plus if you’re watching what you eat.

Excellent spot with healthy options on the menu. Service is also great. One of my favorites for breakfast.

First Watch has become my go-​to brunch place in Cleveland when I want something healthy, affordable, and yummy. The place is always busy but the wait time is usually short. I love that they have free coffee at the door while you wait for your table. I appreciate the ability to pick from egg whites and cholesterol free eggs if your (healthy) heart so desires. Sometimes I consider this but it’s blasphemy to pass up on an egg yolk IMHO. Don’t miss their pancakes, especially the banana granola crunch! They are multigrain and huge and fabulous. Once I watched a couple next to me order two omelets and four pancakes, finished off with two bowls of homemade granola. Now they’re doing it right.

First time here. Overall disappointed. Food not prepared well. Potatoes partially burnt excessive amount of butter on toast. Utensils dirty with food particles on them. The waiter not friendly. I most likely will not return. I was really hoping this place would great to frequently visit.

My wife and I have been going here for years and bringing our kids the majority if the time. Super fast service, healthy food and the wait staff as it has changed has never hired someone we did not like! Te good is always great and tasty, the restaurant is always super well lit as a breakfast place should be, and out good has always been reasonably priced and delicious.

Super healthy breakfast foods. Super tasty too. You can get all of the omelets with your choice of egg whites only, low cholesterol eggs, or just plain old chickeny eggs, free of charge! You can also choose from their specially titled «healthy choices,» but to me, everything seems pretty darn good!
After a night out about the town, this is definitely a place to go to resume your healthy side. Give your skin some nice moisture and boost up on Vitamin C by soaking up their freshly squeezed orange juice (only 3.39!). It is absolutely sweet and tangy. You can also cure any hangovers with their delicious Sunrise coffee… a whole pot of it if it pleases you for just a few dollars.
I got the Florentine eggs benedict and blueberry pancakes and oh man… SOOO flipping delicious. I didn’t think I would be a huge fan of multigrain pancakes because sometimes things taste just TOO healthy. I want to be healthy, but eat food that makes me feel good. These pancakes, smoothered with the delicious blueberry sauce, fits the bill. Just a warning though, they make you pay for the syrup separately ($ 1.29) if you want the good maple syrup.
The waitress was super friendly and the service was quick. You have to wait a little because the tiny place is PACKED. But its not a bad wait and there’s always the shops around if you need to run a few errands before sitting down for a nice breakfast!

I have been here many times and found the food to be OK. But this was the best visit yet. The waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Maybe it was so good because I had lunch with my daughter and great grand daughter. Had the 2 for you, reuben sandwich and cob salad, both good. Great Grand Daughter had a fruit boy (she is a healthy eater) and whatever she could poach from the plates of the adults.

This was my first visit and it was great. Clean establishment. Excellent food. Excellent server. I had a Belgian waffle, eggs, bacon and my dining partner had an omelet, potatoes and muffin. Nice touch the way a whole pot of coffee is placed on your table for under $ 3. We both ate for a little over $ 20. Good value. I will go again.

First Watch is my absolute favorite. You can’t go wrong with the Trifecta. Appropriately priced., not a greasy diner breakfast spot (although there is a time and place for such an establishment ;)), super friendly staff (very important for the bleary eyed morning crowd) and all around great food. It doesn’t get any better in my opinion!

MMM, delicious bacon! I found the one in St. Louis area more enchanting, but this is one chain that is spreading.

This has become the weekend breakfast place for our family. Clean and airy with lots of natural sunlight from big windows. If you don’t like kids, stay away from this place, because it is definitely family oriented and always has lots of kids. The menu features good breakfast and lunch items, and they pride themselves on food being made fresh from scratch — no deep friers, no microwaves.
Our kids usually split a big blueberry pancake, which comes with sausage or bacon and fresh fruit. My wife and I more often than not get an omelette or some sort of skillet. The greek omelette with feta cheese, spinach, and cremini mushrooms is always good. And their veggie burger for lunch is also a good option. Prices are decent, with most items in the $ 6-​$ 9 range.
If there’s a down side, the portions could be a little bigger. We recently went to Marie Scrambler’s, which is extremely similar to FirstWatch in every way — décor, atmosphere, menu, etc. and their portions were much bigger than FirstWatch.