First Watch

Nice classy atmosphere, they also use «No Wait» which makes the customer experience way better. The place is very clean, also they give you a full pot of coffee to keep at your table which is very convenient if you drink a lot of coffee. The menu is interesting, gives a healthy twist yet still giving you a good tasting breakfast. The food is prepared very well and it looks amazing when brought out to you. The food is very good, everything was cooked very well and the workers are very friendly. It’s also nice that they tell you via their website how to order a healthier meal if you’re watching your calories.

Nothing like starting the day off right. Especially on a Monday. Decided to stop in for a quickie. Just eggs toast and sausage. Everything was cooked to perfection. The potatoes were on point. And note that they are cooked in a butter substitute, had to ask. But what made my experience the best was my server Zakiya. She was the sweetest woman. She has a great personality and smile and played in to my antics. She’s worth a 100% tip. I couldn’t have started my weekend off better. I should do this more often.

The food was really great and fresh. I like that they have a lot of different options and healthy options compared to most breakfast places. Our server was really nice. My one complaint is that the hostess was a bit rude. She didn’t ever say «excuse me» she instead chose «watch out» and «coming through». I know dealing with people is hard, but it’s not hard to be kind.

This is my first time going to First Watch and I would say overall it was a good experience and would go there again for breakfast.
The Wait: I went on a Friday at about 9 – 10 am and we waited about 15 mins to be seated. The waiting area had plenty of room with benches and had some comfortable lounge chairs. They had complimentary coffee available, which adds a nice touch. By the time we left around 10:30am the wait was probably closer to 30 – 45 mins.
I would highly recommend downloading the NoWait app and check-​in before you get there. There were people who got seated before us and showed up after us that used that app to check-​in.
Service: No complaints about the staff. Didn’t bother you but made sure you were happy. The food wait time was average for a breakfast/​lunch joint (5 – 10 mins after ordering)
Food and Beverage: The coffee was average at best, but the food made up for the sub par coffee. I got the Breakfast Scrambler which was excellent. The one thing I noticed about this place compared to other breakfast places is that everything seemed a little extra healthy. The eggs and potatoes were not dripping in butter and oil. There was fruit cup as a side with just about everything. Even the ketchup they served was non– high fructose corn syrup.
Portion Size: I have no complaints about the portion sizes because I was full when I left and ate everything. As a comparison to other diners and restaurants, the portion size is far below average; but who eats left over breakfast food…
Price: 2 people is probably going to almost always be around $ 25; food, drink and tip. Things are slightly on the higher end for breakfast food but I would say that the quality of the food I worth the slightly inflated price.
Accessibility: This First Watch is in Crocker Park so you will have to park in a parking garage and walk some. They take your phone number and text you when your table is ready so you can stroll around Crocker if the wait is long (which it almost always is during the weekend). Like I mentioned before, get the NoWait app and check-​in through that and save lots of time.
Cleanliness: Our table was clean and not sticky. We did not smell like we just walked out of a diner when we left. Overall a well kept restaurant.
Summary: High quality food, good service, below average parking accessibility, and reasonably priced for the quality of food.
I recommend this restaurant to you and I will be going again.

Although it’s not local and it’s a chain, this First Watch location is a great place to eat. My fiancé and I go about twice a month and not once have we had a bad experience. Keep in mind, it’s a small place… BUT you can make a reservation before you leave so that when you get to the restaurant you won’t be waiting very long.
All around: Good place, normal breakfast foods, and it’s close to everything.

The food and price are great! It’s nothing flashy but if you’re in for some traditional American breakfast fare, this is a good place. Just make sure to get there early or mark your name down because the line does get long.
The hosts are not the most friendly but the food makes up for it. We also got a nice waitress… so that helps too.

My wife and I just ate breakfast at First Watch for the first time. I ordered the bacon and onion hash and it was delicious. My wife really liked her food as well.
If I were reviewing on food alone, I would definitely give them 5 stars, but the service could have been better. Our server was polite but after she brought our check she never came back to our table. All we wanted was a refill on our iced teas but we nearly had to throw something at her to get her attention.
Prices were a little on the high side for breakfast but not too bad for the area and considering the quality of the food.
The restaurant and restrooms appeared to be clean.

Came in for a late breakfast and I don’t have many complaints. We tried one of their juices from their juice bar which had an interesting flavor to it. Overall the food was pretty good. It wasn’t anything over the top but it was good. Since they say they are good for brunch I wish they would serve mimosas or bloody marys. Either way everything was good and you can tell that the fruit and vegetables are very fresh. Gotta love the fresh produce!

We decided to stop in for brunch on a Sunday afternoon around 12:30…only a 5 – 10 minute wait. They have a convenient text messaging system/​app that lets you know how many parties are ahead of you so you can walk around Crocker Park while you’re waiting. The food was great, and they have some fresh juices as well, and the prices were reasonable.

My friend and I stopped for the night in Westlake while roadtripping to Pittsburgh. After searching the internet for the best local place to have breakfast on our way out of town, First Watch seemed to be it.
We were seated in the back of the restaurant next to a very large group comprised of several small children. I would get this if the restaurant was completely packed, but it wasn’t. I could barely hear my friend across the table over the other group’s noise, but OK.
I had the Monte Cristo. It was good and filling, but it seemed to be lacking the dijonnaise or anything to make it particularly moist. I opted for the dressed greens as a side. While I was happy to have them as an option, the bottom greens were a little too «over» dressed and I could not finish them.
This restaurant fulfilled our needs of the morning (and DID provide us with our own individual carafe of coffee — much appreciated), but it was just OK for me.

Great Consistent Quality Breakfast… No matter the day and time it’s worth the time. Great service and very clean. Got to love a Fresh Squeezed orange juice.

Breakfast burrito was good, service was nice. More of a family place and I’m used to grabbing brunch from places in tremont, ohio city… If you’re looking for a family atmosphere this is your spot.

Every time I visit my family in Ohio, I go to First Watch.
I am a vegetarian, and the kitchen is very accommodating to my dietary needs. Not only do they have many options for ovo-​lacto vegetarians, but also will remove meat from most dishes without an up-​charge.
I usually get the Pesto Chicken Quinoa bowl without the chicken. This was actually the dish that introduced me to the grain and began my love affair with this iron rich grain. I also recommend the Market Hash, which I got today, containing mixed vegetables and breakfast potatoes topped with eggs cooked to order.
The servers are very friendly. My aunt wanted her muffin warmed. The server asked if she wanted it warmed on the grill with or without butter. The muffin was returned toasty warm and buttered promptly, and the manager checked on the taste of the muffin.
I highly recommend this place. It’s one of my favorite breakfast restaurants, and I would come more often of I lived in the area.

Had the pancakes, Carrot cake and Bacon Cheddar and both tasted great!

This is my all time favorite restaurant to get a yummy breakfast!!! The coffee is so perfect and wakes me up after a loooong night of studying. Anyways, the cajun chicken omelette is amazing. The santa fe sauce that comes with it is my favorite. I dip everything in it so i usually need extra, but my waitress/​waiter is always there to the rescue! First Watch is a little pricey for breakfast, but a trip there is always worth it! :D only problem is when there is a wait because that means it will be harder to find a parking spot & I hate parking in parking garages.

Amazing food, clean restaurant, and the manager is super nice! He made sure I caught my plane on time! Anyway, try the Floridian French Toast or the Banana Granola Pancakes… Yum!

Go there just about every Sunday morning for breakfast. Quality food and nice servers. Get there early or prepare to wait awhile.

The food here is really good. But the attitude seems to be «how dare you like us?» — the wait staff is mostly friendly, but the hostess and manager we talked to were distinctly of the attitude that we probably shouldn’t be bothering therm.

I have been going to this establishment for over two years and I have a great experience every single time.
The service is almost always amazing. All servers are super attentive and hospitable. And I love that they always have a kettle of coffee when they first come to your table because I am a girl that needs her coffee.
The menu is expansive and has something that everyone would love to eat. When I feel like eating right, I get either the Healthy Turkey omelet or the Tri-​Athlete omelet. Both are cooked with egg whites and filled with delicious, high quality meats, cheeses, and veggies. They are super filling without the guilt. When I feel like not counting calories, I get the chocolate chip pancakes. These pancakes are massive. We’re talking almost a full 12 inches in diameter! And you get two of them (I don’t think I’m brave enough to get 3). They are so fluffy and delicious and worth every single calorie I’m sure they’re loaded with.
If you haven’t tried First Watch, I suggest you try it. Though it is very busy on the weekends, it’s worth the wait!

Went here for the first time with a friend and loved the food! I ordered the chickichanga for breakfast and was quite satisfied since I wanted a Mexican type of breakfast. The service was good and the place kind of reminded me of IHop but I would give it a 4 stars because the waitress made me feel like she was rushing me to leave after she served me my food and handed me the check so quickly…