Food was cold (have you ever tried cold eggs?! YUCK), took 22 minutes longer than quoted for pickup, and the entire front of house staff should be fired. There are plenty of people in the world looking for jobs and somehow First Watch Arvada managed to hire every rude person they could find. Third time in a row "trying" this place that the hostesses have been downright rude and snarky, after leaving today's experience nearly in tears from the two front hostesses, I can say with confidence that I will not be returning. Food Wise: Pancake was burnt on the bottom to the point it was crunchy, tasted like a cookie not a pancake. The potatoes weren't cooked through all the way, and the eggs were cold by the time they came out to us. Ashton Kutcher, pop out and tell me I'm being punked or something!! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The food is delicious, love the food here. Since I like to have coffee in the morning and the coffee here is not at all tasty or delicious my husband and I do Dutch Bros. take out. The past 2 times dining here we received A LOT of flack for our choice in coffee despite the fact that we did order juice from this restaurant in lieu of the off comments. read more

Super loud inside, but there's some seating outside. The "modern croque madame" is basically a BLT on dry bread with a barely cooked egg on top of a little bit of creamy sauce. The kale salad is some dry kale and mesclun thrown on top of (not tossed with) dressing, with a lot of craisins and slivered almonds -- like a thrown-together home salad, the only exception being the roasted carrots. It comes with a piece of bread that they didn't bring until I asked about it. It was almost $4 for an iced tea, no refill offered, no server in sight while we were eating. read more

After speaking with the manager of the place in Arvada. He sent me two First Watch bucks. He defended the waiter that was very unprofessional. I did not want to go back to the place in Arvada because of that. I chose to go to their place in Wheat Ridge. Wow what a difference. Alix was very professional. She made us feel welcome. This waitress made all the difference in the world for me and my guest. needless to say, I will continue to come to first watch. Not in Arvada but in Wheatridge or their other locations. I am sorry, but I was not happy with the response from the Arvada manager. read more

Wonderful, creative breakfast dishes. Nice outdoor seating. Great service. I should have more thoroughly read the description of the Chickiechanga. I was picturing a deep fried breakfast burrito. However, the dish was much more unique and flavorful than I expected. It was a thin omlette cooked until it was crispy and then wrapped around the chicken and green chilies like a crispy tortilla. Really creative and delicious. Each time our server came out to check on us, she brought me a refill on my diet coke, which was awesome, and she even offered to grab me a to go soda as we were closing out. We decided to order some million dollar bacon after putting in our main dish orders. It did not arrive until much later, after we were finished with out meals and inquired about it. Our server apologized for the timing and took the bacon off of our bill, which was much appreciated. read more

Delivery is fast. It's on the louder side when you dine in so good for families and large parties. Nothing against this location it's the brand itself. Be mindful that the butter is fake, the maple syrup is fake.... Why make fake ingredients that are terrible for you when you can have the real thing? read more

Opened: January 22,218 This little area called Arvada Marketplace is getting more populated with different options to dine in. Some of them are so called fast food but like First Watch a few are leaning towards healthy offerings. Case in point my order of the Trifecta with Bacon. It's your choice of two eggs with two pieces of bacon and their almost dry wheat pancake. Thanks to their thoughtful warm syrup I was able to tolerate that pancake. That's somewhat healthy for me. But I like my pancake moist. So I'll try something else next time. Our server made our day. She was lively, warm but professional. Now I admire their decor! Fresh and clean! They hit the nail on the head with their choice of paint palette! Open floor plan! read more

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I love this chain and so happy it came to this location in Arvada. It has always been a great place to get a good breakfast quickly, no matter where this chain is located. Coffee came out quickly in a thermos that really kept the coffee warm. My order was taken promptly and the food came out shortly thereafter. My favorite part of this chain - they dropped the check while I was eating. I know this annoys people, but when I want a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast and I don't have the time to sit around all morning, this chain has always been my go to. And they've never disappointed. Payment was taken at the front, as always, so I don't have to wait for a server who might be busy. I think I was in and out in 15-20 minutes. I highly recommend the chickichanga. It was delicious. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga! Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Not bad! Familiar with this restaurant from a Nashville visit. This spot opened up near Olde Town about a year ago now and has remained popular. Partner came in with a coworker for lunch and said service was decent. Quick food and a great value. Generally we come on a Saturday or Sunday morning and it's always been pleasant. I would say make it here before 9:30 otherwise you WILL have a wait. Even for the community table. We make it over around 8:15-8:30 and are seated immediately every time. Nice modern decor. Free Wifi. Booths, two tops, four tops, all the staples. Get the morning meditation juice. Coffee, orange juice, water that's all fine but don't lose out on the morning meditation. SERIOUSLY. No alcohol so you'll have to get your breakfast bloodies elsewhere. This is certainly a family place. Bring your grandparents or parents and avoid the huge Snooze lines. Torn between a three or a four rating for this place. Have to go with a three because the menu variety could be better. Not a lot of sweet options, even for a healthy place. They do have the usual omelette suspects and some griddles they sound suspiciously the same as the omelettes (minus an egg or two and with more cheese.) A seasonal menu is a nice touch but overall I find myself only getting three menu items time and time again. I'll certainly be back when my family visits for breakfast. As a local go to it's better than most but not something I'll dream about eating every weekend. read more

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The service was good. The proportion size was good. The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars is the wait. While I do understand how busy a Saturday morning can be, the food my group ordered should not have taken 30 minutes. Oatmeal, an acai bowl, and a skillet. Again, not complaining because I know it was busy, but just wish it was a bit faster and servers were a bit more attentive. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Another great meal at First Watch! Since the YELP ELITE event, I haven't quite gotten as good of an experience, but I think it is because First Watch is always very busy! Expect a wait to be seated but once you are seated, the meal moves quickly. This visit, I opted for lunch! I got the pick-two market veggie (mushrooms, zucchini, sqinach, and basil pesto mayo) and the superfood kale salad. All very fresh and very good! The salad portion of the pick-two meals is very large, so that is nice for extra filler! I kind of regret not getting the roast beef & havarti sandwich. I had that for the yelp elite event and have been dreaming of it ever since. This is a great nearby option for breakfast/brunch/lunch. I will most definitely be back! read more

I really enjoyed my experience at First Watch. I would love to give them 5 stars but the wait was almost an hour to be seated for breakfast. That wasn't the only issue. My father in law checked us in and they use the yelp app to track your spot in line. He had no idea how to use it so had I not been around to explain this to him he would've had a hard time. It would be nice if the hostesses could explain how the digital side of things work for the convenience of their older customers. Once we were seated we were promptly greeted and given coffee. The food was fresh and delicious. It came out way faster than I expected. I would go back again but definitely plan on either waiting or going earlier than 9am. read more

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We love going to First Watch for breakfast. There is a variety of breakfast/lunch options to choose from. All are very healthy!

First Watch is excellent for a delightful morning breakfast or brunch or noontimes or after lunch, food is always well made by talented cooks. Atmosphere relatively quiet inside even when the restaurant is packed with guests are respectful of the First Watch ambience. Early morning breakfast eaters enjoy peaceful dining on delicious foods from amazing cooks, Thank you for providing exceptional service by attentive servers of high quality. read more

Every time I come to First Watch I am never disappointed. When you first arrive you are asked to check in and give them a phone number so you will be notified when a table is available. Then at every table there is coffee cups, and silverware waiting. The staff gives us the appropriate amount of time to look at menu, as well as tend to our drinks as needed. I am a creature of habit but when it comes to this place I feel adventurous and try something new every time. I am never disappointed. I've never had a granola that has maintained crunchyness through a minimum of 30 minutes. You may also purchase their coffee to brew at home or elsewhere which I enjoy very much. The atmosphere is very laid back music isn't too loud but there is a sense of urgency when delivering food to tables which is important. read more

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"Corporate level" music in an open space with concert level blasting music even in the bathrooms. Why? Drop in some sound proofing, buffer the noise! To have to scream at a table? No more meetings here. Can hear everyone yelling 4 tables away. No food is worth this level of noise. read more

Oh no!!! Today was just sad sad sad. Hubs and I were so excited to be in the area for brunch today. But from the moment we sat down, the vibe today was very different. (I would like to note that we've been to the one in Northglenn a couple of times and were fairly pleased with them.) We wanted a booth and unfortunately all of them were dirty. No matter, we were ok waiting for our server to come clean it and offer us drinks. Hubs looked at the menu, decided what he wanted, went to the restroom and was back before our server ever showed up. We waited an additional 8 minutes before finally asking a young lady helping the 2 tables right by us if she was our server. Nope, but she was happy to get our sever for us. When our server showed up she arrived with coffee (we can't have caffeine) but I appreciated the thought. We were ready to order, water to drink, hubs got his favorite roast beef sammie and I ordered the pumpkin spice pancake meal, eggs basted. When I got back from the restroom the water jar was on the table. It had grease all inside and outside of the bottle. Gross. It was solid droplets of grease all inside and outside. How did she not notice this? I don't know but we waited 10 mins before I finally just got up to take the jar to the hostess instead. We saw the server 2 more times. To drop the food off and to drop the check off. Her attitude wasn't terrible but we felt like an annoyance not a customer. The food? Well Hubs enjoyed his sandwich but I was not pleased with my meal at all. The eggs were clearly not fresh (fresh yolks stand high and proud. See pics of my sad eggs) my chicken sausage was so tough and the pancake somehow got water all over it so it was soggy (maybe from the basted eggs?) Needless to say, I left hungry and we both felt just so let down. I want to go back but I'm not sure if hubs will allow it. Come on First Watch, I KNOW you are better than this. Please. I cannot believe I'm giving a franchise 5 stars!!! But I am. Did you know First Watch tried to use organic, non gmo and/or local supplies? I didn't but color me impressed. If it's important to you, please look into this amazing franchise. Hubs and I went to the Yelp event in August. It was our first ever event like this. Hubs really tried to back out. He kept making plans to go somewhere else afterwards convinced he was still going to be hungry. He also was sure the food wasn't going to be great because it's a franchise. Boy was he ever wrong!!! We had a great time and the food...the FOOD!!! Omgosh every single thing was sooooo amazing. I'm going to try to post a picture of our menu that night. Four courses, each one as amazing as the last. We could barely walk when we finally left. First course: Avocado toast w/perfectly basted eggs. The bread is hearty and chewy, fresh avocado beautifully seasoned, cage free basted eggs. And the Million Dollar Bacon...words escape me. Omgosh sooooooo damn good!!! Second Course: Truffled Wild Mushroom Frittata. This was also delicious. It was my least favorite but I'd still eat it any day. Third Course: Roast Beef & Havarti Sandwich on Parmesan crusted sourdough bread. Lordy I'm drooling just thinking about it. Even though I'm not a horseradish fan, the sauce on the side was delicious! Fourth Course: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with creamy lemon curd and whipped ricotta cheese. These multigrain pancakes are perfectly sweet and savory, no syrup needed. Now I cannot wait to go back and try the other stuff here. And believe me, we will definitely be coming bac read more

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The kitchen, the kitchen, the kitchen .... knows food and knows how to cook it . Kudos to the FIRST WATCH ARVADA chefs, your preparation is excellent !! Every other element of a restaurant can be 'right on', but for naught, if the kitchen drops the ball ! I seach, not for excellent restaurants, but for excellent plates of wonderfully prepared foods - that requires excellent chefs, grill kings, experienced cooks !! read more

The avocado toast ... it's bland. It's not presented well on the plate and is overpriced for the quality.

Perfect breakfast spot for a party of one, two or more. We came here for a breakfast with a party of nine and we were able to be seated right away. Now, you might think that if a place can seat you that quickly without a reservation, the place might not be worth it but today it was just luck! Or maybe because it was a Friday morning. Either way, I am glad it happened. Our server was friendly and everyone definitely enjoyed their food. Mine, in particular, was tasty and filling. I ordered off the sessional menu and was very pleased with my Carnitas and Cornbread Bowl. Black beans topped with a poached egg, pico de gallo, avocado and carnitas! YUM! The carnitas was a bit different than what am used to but nonetheless, delicious. The carnitas were tender and very moist, no crunchy bits at all. The cornbread was grilled just enough to have a wonderful texture when you ate them together with the black beans. The decor was stylish and unique. Definitely a place to bring people for breakfast or lunch. read more

First Watch - Carnitas and Cornbread Bowl - Seasonal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Always a quality meal. Grateful for the "get in line" feature before arriving. Never disappoints at any location in town. My go to meal is the Farm house skillet. read more

Yo, someone should remind your managers and staff that masks go OVER your nose and shouldn't hang half way off your faces. Most were wearing it properly but we watched a guy walk around with it half off his face. Also, the bussers are half clearing dirty tables and then wiping them and leaving dirty plates on the clean wiped tables. Picking up the dirty plates and calling it clean. We 100% won't be back to this location. Anyone heard of Covid?! Big yikes! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Best place to have brunch or breakfast. The service is impeccable. The place is always so clean. read more

The food I ordered at this location was not good. I ordered the Bacado and it just didn't taste good at all. Way too much butter, omelette was mad sloppy, potatoes mad greasy and buttered way too much. I've eaten this same entree at other locations and it hits the spot this one not so much. read more

Really delicious and very healthy meal. They are very adherent to COVID-19 requirements too! Love it! I will be back read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

We searched Yelp! and discovered First Watch, and I'm glad we did. First Watch has only been open for about 2 - 3 months. The interior is large, with high ceilings, and wooden looking tile floors. There are tables, and a community table. I don't believe there were booths. The interior has blacks, grays, greens, tans, and whites. There is enough space to walk between tables, but a baby stroller would be tough. Music plays in the background, but the noise level is loud, so it's difficult to hear the music. Lots of windows, so it's bright and cheery inside too. Both my husband and I instantly liked the restaurant when we walked in. The hostess stand is inside the door, with a few seats for patrons to sit at while waiting for their table. You will have to wait, as the restaurant is popular, but it's worth it. Service is good, not too much, and not in your face either. The menu is varied, with something for everyone. The prices are comparable to other breakfast restaurants as well. I had the traditional breakfast: bacon, eggs, potatoes, toast. It was cooked to order, and tasty. You can substitute Gluten Free bread with no upcharge, which is great! My husband had the Chickichanga, which was, "whipped eggs with spicy all-natural white-meat chicken, chorizo sausage, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Vera Cruz sauce and sour cream. Served with fresh fruit and fresh, seasoned potatoes." He said it was very good, and he would get it again. The menu also includes omelets, salads, sandwiches, eggs benedicts, frittatas, and power bowls. One of the power bowls, the Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowls, has, "Protein-packed quinoa, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale, Parmesan and EV00. Topped with two basted cage-free eggs*." I want to try this one. There are breakfast tacos, skillets, and so many other things as well. I want to try it all, but not at the same time! The coffee was good too, and you can get a cup while waiting, at no charge! There is a large private parking lot, which is shared by all of the other stores in the area, but there is plenty of free parking! The restaurant is only open for breakfast and lunch, which keeps them busy. Good food, good service, good prices, free parking, comfortable interior. First Watch is definitely the place to have breakfast, relax, visit with some friends. Don't "Watch," Run, to First Watch! OK, that's corny, but you get the picture! See you there! read more

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We saw this place in yelp, and decided to give it a try. Unfortunately it took us about ten minutes to get attended to when it was not busy, another person got attended to before we did and that's cause the person arrived there after us. Our server got there, didn't give straws. So we asked Erica (the other server) and she seemed bother and made a face when we had asked for a straw. The faces by their other servers showed we weren't welcome there. I would not go there again if you aren't white because then you will feel like you don't belong. So sad. read more

Brunch has to be one of my favorite activities of all time. Some people enjoy skiing, others hiking, but for me? Yes, eating is my number one choice. My heart always jumps with joy when I find a restaurant that fills this wonderful hobby of mine and First Watch has made it to that list. My positive experience with this restaurant began before I even arrived. As I searched through Yelp, I came across their business page. I decided to use their "wait in line" feature to put my name on the waitlist and drove my way over. As soon as I arrived to the restaurant I was seated immediately. How awesome is that? They have a large array of breakfast options. People with any type of dietary restriction can find something on their menu. From meat lovers, vegans, vegetarians, and gluten free people! Anyone who knows me are familiar that I enjoy ordering two breakfast options - savory and sweet. I ordered the eggs Benedict Florentine and one multigrain pancake. Neither dish disappointed! The service was also quick and friendly. Our server seemed knowledgeable and was able to offer menu suggestions while also being patient. From the great service to delicious food and their online "wait in line" feature I definitely recommend First Watch to everyone. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Delicious food with great service. I love the specials they rotate. The ingredients are always fresh

Update: Ok - so I went back and not so great. I will say: if you can't prepare a Benedict with a properly poached egg, and you're a breakfast place - go home, you're dead to me. The Benedict again had a strange runny hollandaise that wasn't good. I'm going back to our classic, easy Sunday breakfast joint... read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

I've passed by this location many times on my drive home from work and finally got a chance to stop today before my friend's fitting at the bridal shop. The waitress was prompt, brought water and coffee for the table right away, and was prompt with our order. The Million Dollar Bacon was delicious, could have been a bit crispier for my taste. My friend and I both had the Mexican Street Corn Hash and found it very delicious. Our other friend had a chocolate chip pancake and found it the perfect size. The price point was perfect for the amount of food we got, and the quality was great for the price. No complaints on my end. The size and selection of the menu was also great, we just happened to find what we wanted right away on their summer menu for those of us that ordered the elote hash (pictured here). Would definitely come back. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Meh... Urban egg seems better. Food is mediocre. Our server was great though. However, the ambiance is similar to a Cracker Barrel... read more

I love eating here! The food and drinks are very good. Unfortunately today I ran into an issue where I placed an online order and quickly realized I lost my car keys. All my fault, totally understandable. My biggest issue was when I tried to call and see if they could postpone my order I was connected to a call center. The lady at the call center tried to call the location and help me out but had no luck. She then gave me my locations number and I tried calling three times and still no answer. It was incredibly frustrating and now I'm out $20. Still I love this restaurant but to not be able to talk to someone at that location was a real bummer. read more

Let's talk about this place! Yeah! Go First Watch! Who knew I'd actually love a chain breakfast place?! Affordable, suuuper delicious, and generous portions! One of the things that stood out to me is that the fruit is super fresh! I recommend trying the chicken sausage, that really stood out to me. I'll have to come back because there were like 20 other things I need to try ok the menu. They do terrible with attending to the coffee and water. They rarely provide enough mugs without being asked, waiting on coffee and water takes much longer than it should, and once we went our whole meal without being brought any water. Being coffee deprived is a big no-no for a place of brunch. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

The most expensive breakfast ever. Food wasent horrible except whatever it is that they call sausage gravy. pretty hard to ruin breakfast but they are trying. read more

My favorite First Watch location! They actually acknowledge you when you walk in. Valerie was my server and she delivered outstanding customer service for my visit! As did the entire staff that I came in contact with for the hour I was there around noon today, Presidents Day. Food was also excellent. I chose to sit at community table and had no wait. Love the green drink always on point! Thank you! read more

First time trying this place, & I'm hooked! Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Value: 5/5 I ordered the avocado toast with a side of cheesy grits, and was not disappointed! They are super generous with their avocado portions, & the multi-grain bread is nice & thick. The only complaint I had was that it was pretty salty - the sea salt is a nice touch, but next time I'll order light on the salt. The grits were really yummy also. The portions are decent, leaving you feeling full but not stuffed. I also ordered a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice, which was yummy and super fresh tasting. The waitstaff in general isn't overly friendly, but the host was very friendly. Our server was very attentive to our needs & didn't abandon us or overcheck on us, which I appreciated! They have a really good menu with lots of options s for both meat lovers & vegetarians alike. I can't wait to try something new the next time I am back! Tip: check in via NoWait to save you time prior to arriving. :) read more

Um. Not usually hitting up chains but have heard really good things about this place. Came on a snowy Saturday and barely beat the rush! We were seated immediately and our little one was hooked up with a drink, coloring sheet, and crayons. Healthy brunch?! Let's do this! You can get breakfast or lunch at anytime. Everything that came out around is was looking deelish!!! Ordered some coffee and got an entire pot. Wifee got decaf and got an entire pot! Sweet!!! Ordered their version of a chimmichanga, wifee got a frittata, and little one got a chocolate chip pancake and a sausage. Food is served quick even though it was a full house. Server checked on us frequently and cleared out tables promptly of unnecessary dishes, etc. One thing that I didn't like is their system will the bill. We were in the middle of eating when the bill came out. I understand no rush and what not but I just find that anything. You also take it the the front counter to pay. Not my favorite but not a huge deal. Parking is plenty. Just get there early or expect a wait! read more

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Love this place! Valerie is the BEST!!! The morning meditation fresh juice is awesome! read more

It's nice to see another breakfast restaurant popping up in this area, especially one with a slant towards healthier foods. I'm becoming mildly addicted to the carrot cake multigrain pancakes, which are probably my favorite item here. Though I typically get take out orders, I really enjoy the layout of this restaurant. It's very open, yet homey. The staff here are friendly and try to be as accommodating as possible. There are some nice little extras that one can appreciate, like having citrus infused water and coffee available at the front counter during wait times. The only ding I might give them is their menu items are a touch on the pricey side. But I am the type of person who's always happy to pay more for quality ingredients, so that certainly won't stop me from coming here. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Arvada, Colorado