This First Watch is always a wonderful experience. Clean, sunny, friendly, welcoming, and delicious food will bring us back here. Even when swamped with people, the hostess welcomed us with a smile and quickly got us to a table. I love that they have a bar here so if you are on your own, this is always an option for getting seated quickly. The food was tasty, and the menu had so many choices. It was hard to pick just one breakfast. I've been to other First Watches, and this is the best! read more

Yay, a First watch by my house. We have been waiting for them to open since we saw the sign go up advertising that they were coming to the shopping center. Such a great addition to this area. Of course, they did not disappoint. Other than having to wait almost 2 hours for a table. It's best to download the app and put yourself on the waitlist before going. Other than the wait, the service was great. Food as to be expected like all their other locations. They even have a patio for warmer weather days. All in all, it was a great dining experience. My kids love coming here. A nice change to boring Ole IHOP and Bob and ediths. We will be frequently coming during the summer months when I don't want to cook and we want to have a nice sit down breakfast or brunch. read more

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We ordered to go and were pleasantly surprised with the food quality and portion size! I don't know that I would ever attempt to eat in the restaurant since they don't do reservations (seems crazy these days) and this location doesn't have any fun boozy brunch cocktails. Please get your ABC license! Other locations have it so it's not a restaurant stance. read more

The food was ok it came out kinda cold. The blueberry jam on the side was really good. Customer service was great as well. Ambiance was nice and clean read more

First Watch - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I can here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch so it was really busy. We waited 10-20 mins to be seated. The food is really good! I really liked the Belgian waffle with the berry compote! The service was quick and our waiter was very nice. The vibe is very chill and cozy. I enjoyed and will definitely add this to my brunch spots read more

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Food was good, a bit "trendy" which isn't my thing. Busy for a Friday 9:30am. Waiter was good, price just a little high.

I generally love First Watch, so I was excited to try the new location in my neighborhood. I ordered a classic eggs Benedict and cheesy grits. When the Benedict came, one of the eggs was perfectly poached. The other was very undercooked, with the egg white still liquid and falling through the fork. They offered to cook me another, which I declined and the manager said he would adjust the bill. When i got to the counter I had to ask for an adjustment (which I hate to do) and the person there took $5 off the bill. Service was decent, but being able to fully cook eggs should be elementary for a brunch place. I'll probably go back but it won't be until they have a little more experience at this new location. read more

First Watch - My "poached" egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Decent standard American brunch fare, good portions, and excellent service. Super noisy, which is to be expected. If you order coffee, the wait staff brings a small carafe to your table, which is nice. Even though the place was packed, we felt no pressure to hurry up and leave. Take your bill up to the front registers to pay. read more

First Watch - Ham and Gruyère cheese sandwich and side of tomato basil soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The wait is still pretty long, but this may be a long-term thing because of their hours of operation. Service was good, but not excellent. Since every time we go, it seems to be extremely crowded and every table is filled, the staff is spread thin tending to so many customers. The food quality was great, options were expected. It's a good place for a nice breakfast. read more

Good service great breakfast place. Usually busy so there might be a wait. I had the eggs and turkey sausage gravy and biscuits was very tasty. Parking is difficult very busy area with many shops. read more

I got a power wrap and it was pretty tasty. I also got a cold brew it was alright had a lot of ice. The service was quick and the staff was friendly read more

First Watch - Power wrap with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Amanda was our server today and she was amazing. She was also the bartender and was attentive to her tables and the bar. Not to mention the food came quickly and was very delicious. read more

First Watch - My sister's 30th birthday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great food! Good service! Very cute ambiance. The biggest problem you'll have is finding a seat quickly since there is almost always a wait. That said, it's well worth it! read more

This is a brunch chain with excellent food options. I prefer it over IHop, Waffle House, etc. I'm glad I decided to give it a go. Solo diner, and I was seated pretty quick. Great quality, reasonable prices awesome service. Will return. read more

Yikes. My friend and I came here for brunch, and the experience left a lot to be desired. We joined the queue online before leaving the house, but when we arrived and checked in with the host, his vague and unhelpful demeanor was off-putting. He made it sound like the wait was long, but I received a text shortly that our table was ready. I ordered the traditional dish, which unfortunately came with dried-out potatoes and syrup that had seen better days. On the plus side, they do offer a convenient QR code payment option and there is ample parking as it's located in a large shopping center. read more

Breakfast and lunch spot with options for all dietary restrictions. Highly recommend visiting the website to "get in line" before you get there if you live close because the wait times are extremely long. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch. We had sandwiches and they were fresh and delicious. Everything came out perfectly and our server was very friendly. Will be back soon. read more

I've been here a couple of times and they do not disappoint. Great food. The my were severely understaffed the last time and I hope that they were able to get move coverage. Otherwise, great visit. read more

Excellent food, I ordered a steak sandwich. The best I ever had. Service was great. The place was crowded but it was pleasant. Definitely will return!! read more

We stopped in to our new First Watch and it didn't disappoint. The food and service was great. Mariam was awesome and very attentive and Knowledgeable. Chris the manager, is a rock star and the food was cooked perfectly. We were also glad to see some of our favorites from the Fairfax First Watch, Rae, Zach and Kylie. I ordered the Frittata Rustica and my wife had the hearty veggie soup and market veggie sandwich. Very Good! The vibe and people at First Watch, are always first-rate, active but not overwhelming. We are regulars at First Watch and standing up a new location usually takes time and there is a learning curve. But this crew knocked it out of the park. Kudos to the whole crew at Franconia First Watch! read more

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Went here for breakfast. The First Lady was pretty rude. Sat us. We sat for 20 min and still nobody came to take our order so we left. Crazy that others that walked in after were served before us. read more

I sat at the bar today and ordered the Honey bacon Brussel sprouts hash. I saw a lady next to me eating it and it looked really good. It's supposed to come with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. However my dish did not include any cheese. I was very disappointed and will not be going back. This is a lack of fulfillment based on what is supposed to be included in the meal. Also two people next to me ordered bloody Mary drinks. Nothing was added to the drink. When they asked for like the bar tender told them that they were out of lime. Saturday is one of your biggest brunch days. Why would you not be fully stocked with your inventory. Also before meals go out you should confirm it includes all the ingredients. How read more

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

Fast friendly service. Restaurant is very cramped but it was still an overall good experience with staff and food.

We're a big fan of the BLT breakfast sandwich and the BLT eggs Benedict. The coffee is great - you can't beat it when they leave the pot with you. It can get a little loud and crowded. Go early to get a seat. read more

First Watch will probably satisfy most. I came away feeling like the experience didn't match how much money I spent. My dining partner was given a small amount of fluffy eggs and didn't like the noisy atmosphere. Coffee carafe left on the table is nice, but the packaged creamers felt cheap. Little carafes of fresh half and half could elevate the experience. Service was friendly and efficient. I probably won't return unless I'm specifically meeting someone for breakfast, which is rare. Breakfast is the easiest meal to make at home, $44+tip is really high for what you get. read more

So glad that built one. Love the million dollar bacon. Always order the traditional breakfast and it never disappoints. You must get here early the place fills up super fast. The staff were super nice and respectful and quick on making sure you're taken care of. Does get horrible loud like some places do. Overall my go to place for breakfast read more

We had the best brunch ever! we shared the lemon ricotta pancakes and the blte and loved it! the juices were phenomenal and highly recommend the lavender haze and kale tonic! the lemon ricotta pancakes were perfectly tart and delish. our server christian was very kind and service was quick and attentive. we can't wait to come back again! read more

Very Mid food. The food was cold when we got it and wasn't anything special. The service seemed rushed as if they just needed a booth. It is very loud and cramped in the restaurant. The wait time was fairly quick but again, it's just breakfast food read more

Food was awesome had a little wait while waiting for waitress to take my order atmosphere was pleasant. I'll give this place five stars. Thanks for your excellent service. read more

+: Great staff. Like the pot of coffee brought you. Restaurant clean. Lemon ricotta pancakes had lemon curd and strawberries and ricotta: all fine. -: But the 2 pancakes themselves were very bland, dry, not anything that reminded me of a real pancake. Think really bad off brand version of Bisquik. No hint of egg or butter or flavor. So overall a disappointment. And the restaurant was busy at 9am and was very noisy inside and on outside patio. Why would you pipe in loud music to patio when trying to avoid sound barrage inside.? read more

Busy place on a Saturday morning a few weeks after they opened at this location. Fortunately we ordered takeout, so getting in and out wasn't an issue. The food was on the lower end of diner breakfasts I've had. Soggy waffles and dry, crumbly pancakes. Eggs, bacon and sausage are hard to mess up, and these were fine. The fresh fruit cup was debatable in its freshness. Nothing terrible, just not very good. The biggest issue is the price, which is not lower end diner pricing. A nicer bowl of fruit or maple syrup instead of "syrup" may have made it feel more like we got our moneys worth. Instead we came away feeling like we paid a bit too much for a mediocre breakfast. There are better options in the area (even within 100 ft of this place), and we won't be back. Our First Watch is going to be our Last Watch. read more

Very nice place and friendly staff. Pancakes are tasty and Fluffy Coffee is GOOD. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Good food and excellent service. They get you in and out pretty quick.... I would recommend this restaurant if you want a good breakfast

Always unavailable for UberEats delivery 99% of the time. Food is really good but the fact that I have to order for delivery from Bailey Crossroads First Watch which is 7 miles away compared to this First Watch which is only 1 mile away is extremely annoying. read more

Really great pancakes and other breakfast options here. The mixed juices they make here are amazing as well. Only downside is that the place is a bit expensive, but I'd say that it's worth the price. read more

Awesome brunch with the kiddos. Great kids menu. Not a fan of the waitlist. Would rather a reservation.

Food was excellent - Eggs Benedict and a Belgian Waffle - but the booths in the front are so exposed to the morning sun in the morning that it's impossible to enjoy the experience on a bright day. That's not good in a breakfast place - some shades would go a long way to improving the experience and I'm not sure why they wouldn't have put them in. Summer will be miserable there if they don't. read more

I come here a couple times a month and absolutely LOVE it!!! The prices are amazing for the crazy large portions you get. The food is always delicious! The service is one that can't be beat! Everyone is so kind, checking on you and so attentive. It's a great place yo chill, talk, hang out with friends or like me, sit at the bar and read my book. Thank you First Watch! Matt is always so great and the ladies behind the bartop are phenomenal. read more

Extremely disappointed! We had eaten at another First Watch, and we were excited to see the new restaurant and couldn't wait to try it. The service was mediocre, the Benedict eggs were cooked hard, and we couldn't get the waiter's attention until he brought the bill and when we told him, his response was, next time you order them ask for them to be runny. The frittata was overcooked, and the salad was severely underdressed.(which is the first as the salads are typically overdressed in my opinion). Also, the ham on the Benedict was finally sliced deli, ham, not Canadian bacon or true ham, as is usually served with Benedict. read more

It's such a wonderful gift to our community; we've enjoyed everything here. My favorite thing is the kale tonic read more

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

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