Went on a weekday afternoon following a doctor's appointment. Was surprisingly busy. But then again…read moreother folks are saying it gets busy quick. I can see why, it's got good seating for the space, but it's still small. Service was good. Polite, prompt, friendly. Had good conversations with folks, they seem to want to be a cornerstone of the community. Coffee was good, they have iced coffee on tap, so that's what I had. Pretty good. Relatively affordable, too. Limited selection of baked goods and sandwiches as food.

Friendly staff, great big location (with outside patio) to hang out and do your work and jump on…read moretheir wifi! They even have a large wall where you can post you posters (but be sure to leave them at the counter to get manager approval first). Great craft coffee drinks too! Duh.

I found this place while staying next door on our visit to Austin. The first day there was a…read morelittle hiccup but once they got the keys to open it, it was a cute gem. There were people waiting outside aside from me right at opening so it must be a good sign. I ordered the sesame latte with no classic syrup and my sister loved it. She doesn't usually finish her drinks but she did both times we ordered from here. I got the pistachio cold foam latte with 1 pump and then no pump. Both were good and not overly sweet at all. Mine only came in large size though. Very reasonable. Highly recommend. They also have a punch card. SYOY!

Really fun place to get all sorts of flavored caffeinated drinks as well as those fish shaped…read morepastries with fillings in side. I like the sesame coffee the best here. Usually a short line. The space inside is very small and cute.

This first watch was great! The service was super courteous,…read morethe place was so nice, full of happy customers, a beautiful restaurant, and the food was varied and good! What is not to like? We had our final Austin brunch there and were happy we made that choice. Of course it's a chain restaurant, but good quality food is always nice. So I remembered that they have a virtual line you can join - and sometimes that works- and so I joined the line. We had a party of 6 going. At brunch... that was going to take a while! Well The strategy worked as we were in their list when we got there! So remember to get on that waitlist so you won't have to wait so long while at the restaurant Warning: their coffee is strong! Lol - we had a cup while waiting, and I was done. Lol! We ordered the turkey sausage and gravy with a biscuit and potatoes. We still had the gravy craving since we got so little of it at Another Broken Egg the day before... well this time we got a good serving of gravy to complete our craving! Yess! However... since I'm comparing... I did like yesterday's gravy more... I guess First Watch's gravy was healthier (turkey sausage) and needed milk- it was good, don't get me wrong, plentiful and flavorful, but... the other one was better ‍ Then we also shared some of these strawberry French toast. The French toast was thick and yummy and the whole thing looked super delish! I personally would have liked real whipped cream on top- I think this was miracle whip and just a let down in consistency for me. Yuck. It was left behind. And the strawberries were not all fresh? It had a great flavor, but we found we were sorting thru the strawberries to get the fresh ones versus some that were not. My daughter said she enjoyed it and would get it again... but also didn't like those 2 details. Anyway we are being picky. But those are opportunities for improvement- so that's what it's all about. The other friends got some omelettes and a veggie dish but we were seated far so I couldn't get their pictures- oh and a delicious morning drink with orange juice and some other juices that we unfortunately spilled all over... but most of it was delicious ! Anyway: we had great service, good food, and a fun goodbye brunch in Austin! Until Next time !

Met a Yelp friend and her son for a late breakfast at First Watch on Anderson Lane. She got the…read moreavacado toast with salmon and I got the steel-cut oatmeal with fruit and a muffin. In addition, the restaurant was sparsely populated. Very quiet environment... Stephen, our server, was accommodating and attentive. He provided a high chair and joyfully toasted my muffin, when asked. I paid at the table via a QR code. My friend paid at the cashier's desk at the front of the restaurant. Overall, great dining experience.

I'm a sucker for anything British, even if it's a gaming room. Who doesn't love a board game cafe?…read moreThey had me with the architecture. Pure Tudor elements and vibes. They've got a huge outdoor patio with a Tardis and lots of seating. Inside they've got a couple of different rooms. You enter in the coffee house/bar side that has counter and table seating. They have a wide variety of tea, coffee, cocktails, 30+ beers on tap, n/a, sodas, etc. The center of space is a shop with gaming items, plushies, books, etc. Off to the right is a very large dining area with several cove-like Tudor booths. Perfect for large gaming teams and events and rad that you're able to have a meal or snack while playing (no outdoor food or drinks allowed). This is a perfect haven for D&D peeps. The British theme runs throughout the entire space including the menu. My boyfriend and I shared a Bavarian pretzel and brisket pie. The brisket pie was incredible and made feel like I was back in the UK at a local pub having a bite. Absolutely perfect. I'm not a gamer and you don't have to be to appreciate this inclusive, welcoming environment. It's eclectic, charming, & tasty!

Such an awesome, cozy little pub + board game bar! Met my book club here, and we loved it so much…read morethat we've decided to make it our go-to monthly meetup spot. Made a reservation in advance - for a small table, it cost $35. This includes 5 hour reservation time and unlimited access to their library of board games. They've got an extensive beer + cocktail list, coffee items, and a bunch of delicious pub food items to choose from. We shared a delicious spinach artichoke dip served with hot French bread. We also enjoyed hot cocktails on a cold winter night - hot toddy's and Irish coffee. Absolutely fantastic. After gabbing about the book, we chose to play Ticket to Ride, a classic board game. Had a blast , and look forward to coming back and trying more delicious drinks, eats and games!

Cute neighborhood bookshop :)…read more Lots of community events for adults and kids. There's always something for everyone. They carry a lot of book titles and if they don't have it in store, you can order online as well. They also sell notebooks, cards, merch, and lots of knick knacks. Seating inside can be limited but there's lots of outdoor seating too. There's a parking lot across the street if the parking lot next door is full and they also have lots of neighborhood parking. Overall, great place to browse books, stationary, read, and grab a drink!

First light books is everything & more I wanted in a modern bookstore…read more Great selection with staff notes in every genre. Easy to navigate and choose. Additionally there's cards, magazines, stationery, merch, etc. It's bright, relaxing and just a space you want to stay in all day. The outside seating is nice on a cooler day as well. Their cafe serves great coffee & matcha. I love first light and recommended it to everyone.

loved this spot! had a super yummy cappuccino--exactly what I needed. the fact that it's open 24…read morehours is a huge plus, whether you're an early bird or need a late-night caffeine fix. inside there is plenty of space to sit, hang out, or get work done without feeling cramped. it is is relaxed and comfortable, making it easy to stay awhile. a go-to if you're looking for good coffee and a chill place to spend time.

I came once, and it had a laid-back, slightly eclectic energy, but still feel really functional…read more Plenty of seating, solid Wi-Fi, and a mix of people quietly working or chatting. It's one of the few spots where you don't feel rushed, which makes it easy to stay for a while. Also, I think it's open 24 hours! I appreciate that they have a solid lineup of Cookies/pastries and snacks to go with your drink. It's not overly fancy, just reliable in the best way. Great spot for some people watching, I saw some great outfits.. and believe there's a vintage shop next door if you feel the need to spruce up to fit in hahaha. Overall, a great go-to Austin staple for a reason. Great for getting work done or just hanging out, any time of day or night.

We stopped in for the first time and didn't realize how Southern‑leaning the menu was -- in the…read morebest way. Total pleasant surprise. The vibe was great, super good energy all around. The biscuits were amazing, and both the spinach omelette and the over‑easy egg were cooked perfectly. The whole place felt bright, clean, and relaxed. Our server, Malcom, was fantastic and really made the visit stand out. The coffee was solid too, and it looks like they've got plenty of gluten‑free options. We'll definitely be back to check out their brunch.

Went here for Sunday brunch around 1:30 PM after seeing great Google reviews, and it did not…read moredisappoint. The manager welcomed us with a huge smile, got us seated warmly, and even surprised us with fresh, warm beignets for our first visit. Such a lovely touch! We tried the skinny omelette with seasonal fruits, a lavender blueberry refresher, cold brew, and a crab cake Benedict. Everything was great except the crab, which just wasn't our thing. Service, food ambience were a solid 10/10, and the outdoor seating is a big plus.

Such a great coffee shop with parking and plenty of seating inside…read more The owner was so kind and the menu is great- so many different flavors to choose from for your coffee and so many fun creative pastries! Lovely little spot for a coffee and treat

Stopped in cause of the reviews. Monday morning around 10:30 am. Seemed like a cool, chill spot. A…read moregood amount of people sitting around doing work. Took about 10-15 minutes just for the smoothie to come out. Seemed like a slow day that even the gentleman we were waiting next to made a comment as he noticed we'd been sitting their for a while and didn't get anything yet. My gf had the breakfast burrito but said it was a bit bland so she went home and ate it with her pickled jalepenos. Also small in size for the price $7.99 Spinach quich has a nice crust and good flavor. Thick with just the right amount of bite. $5.49 The Super Verde smoothie was okay. Don't really taste much pineapple, but it has a nice consistency from the avocado and banana. $9.99 for large. Meh Carrot cake will be eaten later today $4.99 Total was right above $30 for 4 small items

5/5 Service 5/5 Food…read more5/5 Vibes We came in 50 minutes before closing for the AYCE mussels Monday and really hoped we could eat at least 2 plates before the restaurant/kitchen closed. Though service started off slow because the place was packed, we were incredibly thankful of their patience and generosity soon after. They welcomed us (and another table of customers) to stay past closing to eat more mussels and get our fill as they cleaned up since it took a while to cook each plate. Not only that, their coconut, lime, and basil sauce was delicious! My partner slumped up the first couple plates before we continued downing fries and mussels again. We hope to come back again (and earlier next time)!

OK, so we saw this space school viral on Instagram about their muscles and Fritz happy hour. And…read moreit's unlimited of muscles and fries for $35 which was amazing. We definitely got a reservation because it did fill up while we were there. When I arrived, the hostess was so nice. Got me seated right away and our waiter was super attentive and patient with us because we're very picky on wine and let us sample what we liked and then we ended up getting a bottle because also the wine bottles were half off that evening. Let me tell you the muscles were delicious that sauce that they were in you can literally drink it like soup. And the french fries were so good too. They were literally addicting and you just wanted to keep eating more and more and more. I could tell you, me and my friends ordered about three rounds of muscles each. And the rosé wine that we got was so nice and definitely worth the price. As you've seen my video of the pastries, I ended up caving and getting to go a artichoke croissant and a ham and cheese croissant and OMG they were divine. You can tell everything is freshly bake there. This is definitely a place. I will keep coming back too because everything was so good about it.

Really good and dense but slightly too sweet for my taste. The service was good and the vibes were…read morenice.

Stopped by Phoebe's Diner while in Austin for business because I didn't want another boring hotel…read morebreakfast. Googled the best breakfast spots near me, and Phoebe's popped up. Glad it did. The menu isn't huge, but honestly that's usually a good sign -- focus on doing a smaller menu really well instead of serving 94 mediocre things and a sad waffle. I ordered the Bad Ass Bacon & Eggs plate. It came with thick-cut bacon, 2 eggs, hash brown casserole, wheat toast, and smoked salsa. Bacon - 9/10 This wasn't your average thin breakfast bacon. Thick-cut, almost pork belly style, with killer flavor and very meaty. Eggs - 9/10 Cooked perfectly and tasted fresh. Simple, but done right. Hash Brown Casserole - 8/10 Different than what I expected, but in a good way. Unique flavor and a great addition to the plate. Salsa - 7/10 Very homemade style salsa with a smoky flavor. Different, but really good. Atmosphere - 9/10 Loved the vibe. Cozy atmosphere, great music, and just an overall comfortable place to sit and enjoy breakfast. If this place was closer to home, I'd eat here often. Service - 10/10 Excellent service. Christy H. was friendly, attentive, and on point the whole time. Overall - 9/10 Definitely a must-try breakfast spot in Austin. They currently have four locations, and after eating here, it's easy to see why.