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    First Watch

    3.4 (184 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Open kitchen in back
    Tiki A.

    This is the go-to breakfast/brunch location for my marketing team. It's a step above IHOP and/or Waffle House. They have some unique choices and everything is made fresh. The inside is well-lit, an open kitchen window and plenty of parking. Great place for groups because they have lots of options. It's a little pricey, but it's a great spot for groups because it's spacious and they have lots of larger tables. Otherwise, it's pretty much just standard fare.

    The Works Omelet Elevated Egg Sandwich

    So the food was great I very much enjoyed the food and the waiter was nice and all but the service was so so slow it took forever to get the food and they got quite a bit wrong. And the ambience is a little loud and not a great vibe over all I did go on Memorial Day so maybe that's why but again food is great is you have no where to be soon after.

    Try that First Watch freshness.
    LaWanda P.

    First Watch is a health-minded restaurant with food that actually tastes good. A friend and I went there for brunch. Everything was fresh and made to order. The portion sizes were more than enough, and the prices were reasonable. The atmosphere was bright and cheery with a patio and a small bar. We decided to sit at the bar because it was busy, and the bar is first come, first served. The staff was friendly and very attentive. If you are on your health kick or are just a healthy eater in general, then go try out First Watch.

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    Chauncey K.

    First time finally trying First Watch and there are no complaints. There are plenty of options for parking and while it was busy, the wait was not bad (was told wait would be 35, but was only 10) Highly recommend

    Lemon ricotta pancakes
    Courtney M.

    I love First Watch! For chain breakfast spot, this one really can hang with the best of them. There are options for any diet. I like the skillet hash. Omlettes, avocado toast and juices are good too. My favorite thing might be the lemon ricotta pancakes. Fluffy, but with a crisp edge - delicious! I also love that they have many non-pork breakfast meat options. Great service. They also have WiFi. I have worked for a little while after breakfast here on a couple of occasions. Parking is free on the lot behind the restaurant or on the Publix garage. Overall: Great breakfast spot in my favorite community in Atlanta!

    Adrienne S.

    Stopped by First Watch in Chamblee for dine in. I was able to try the Traditional Breakfast with a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice. Breakfast truly hit the spot. The eggs were cooked perfectly, chicken sausage was amazing, and the multigrain toast was a great touch. But the real highlight was the orange juice. The OJ, really fresh, tangy, and clearly squeezed in-house. Had to wait about 20 min to be seated, however it was worth the gear service, clean atmosphere, and a relaxing vibe. Will definitely be back!

    You pick 2
    Reba H.

    Hello Atlanta, today was the perfect sunny day to visit First Watch for the first time. Food: good I ate with my daughter and went with the pick two lunch option and a side to save money. She had the ham & Gruyère sandwich and half the bacon side. I had a mixed greens salad with pecans and the accompanying extras that commonly come with this salad. No complaints. I assume they are a consistent breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant with great customer service. Service: again great! Ambiance: nice That's all folks

    Morning Meditation Hot Chocolate  Purple Haze
    Mahauganee S.

    This First Watch pretty consistently delivers a quality experience. We had a large group--10 people. Our server was excellent. She didn't miss a beat! And even though I only photographed a portion of the food and drinks our table ordered, everything was delicious and plated nicely. We will continue to frequent this location when First Watch is our destination!

    Sweet honey pecan salad
    Lily H.

    Pickup order midday Tuesday Not ready on time (for a salad) Missing dressing on the side Old greens & dont bother with bread Come for space, large menu and affordable prices Large space, attentive servers & host at the time we came in for pickup

    Purple Haze
    Tamira M.

    You can never go wrong with First Watch for breakfast! I visited prior to attending a summit on an early Monday morning. They open bight and early at 7 am. The restaurant offers both inside and outside dining options. The lemon ricotta pancakes were fluffy and zesty tasting. The million dollar potatoes were a winner! I could just eat an entire plate of them. The purple haze is such a refreshing beverage to chase down your meal. Parking options include free street parking, dedicated parking lot directly behind the restaurant, and parking garage across the street. Sarah was super sweet.

    Chimichanga
    Jessica N.

    This was an amazing breakfast spot! There are so many solid options to choose from that it was so hard to pick which to try. The banana pancakes were fresh and delicious. I love that it was served with a warm bottle of maple syrup. Never had that kind of service before. The crunchy granola bits were a great mix of texture. The Al pastor tacos were delicious and flavorful. My only complain is that there was too much potatoes and not enough meat. The eggs were soft and fluffy. I would definitely come back again. It is affordable for a breakfast spot.

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    3 years ago

    This place is amazing and the food is delicious. I visit every chance I can and the food is always great

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    Great place to brunch with family and friends. Fresh cooked to order food and delish libations. Perfect combination!

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    Food does not taste as good as other 1st watches. Food took over an hour to come to the table. The noise level is insanely loud.

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    4 years ago

    I am here right now!! I waited 40 minutes to sit. Got cold food after waiting 45 minutes. SOOOOOO unhappy!!!

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    Good food, good service. Large portions so choose wisely. The morning meditation is my fav go to Morning drink.

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    I've been here a few times before and always enjoyed it, but this last visit felt a little off…read more The music was very loud, to the point where we were basically yelling just to talk, which kind of took away from the experience. The drinks were okay at first, nothing crazy. One thing I will say though, the bartender came by to get feedback and actually adjusted my drink on the spot. I didn't like the espresso martini at all at first but after I said what was off, they knew exactly what to add and it ended up much better. The speakeasy vibe I remember also wasn't really there this time. The front felt a bit disorganized, and combined with the loud music, it just didn't have that same intimate, polished feel. Not sure if it was just an off night or if things are starting to slip a bit, but I'd still say it's worth trying for yourself.

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    This cafe was right next to the hotel we were staying at (Loews Hotel), so we decided to stop by…read morefor brunch, and we were very happy we did! We visited on a Saturday morning and were immediately seated as a party of 5, which we were surprised by considering the people in front of us were given a wait time. The vibe of the space gives off European chic and made the experience even more enjoyable. I ordered an iced vanilla latte, which was decent. I really enjoyed the American Omelette. I also tried a side of the French toast to satisfy my sweet tooth, which was decent and got the job done (but nothing super memorable). Overall, all of the food was a hit amongst our table. Our server was very kind, attentive, and answered all of our questions. Overall, I highly recommend visiting Cafe Intermezzo!

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