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    First Watch

    3.9 (59 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Bacado and Salmon omelette.
    Trina T.

    Food is good. Services for me has been spotty. Some great- some poor. Hair in food today. They don't want my patronage. I give up. Won't return. Management has tried to rectify the issues with credit and apologies.

    Smoked Salmon Benedict

    I was excited to try First Watch but the food was underwhelming. The hollandaise was slightly bland and the food was lukewarm. I wish there was more on the benedict. Some red onions or capers could have gone a long way. The service was just okay. It was pretty busy, and the server forgot some things we asked for a few times, but she was nice. My favorite part of the meal was the kale tonic, which was very refreshing! Probably won't be back.

    Omelette
    Gina A.

    Great menu and lots of options to pick from. What we ordered was tasty, but nothing that was wow worthy that would make us 'need' to visit again. Basic breakfast/brunch items. They have donut holes, but they were sold out by the time we got there. The sausage gravy and biscuits were good. The millionaire bacon was very much a fantastic choice. I would recommend that. The soup was good, as were the other dishes we had. You will have a good meal, but again nothing spectacular. They do not have a liquor license so no Bloody Mary's or Mimosas, etc. which isn't a dealbreaker, but just be aware in case you were planning on getting a cocktail. Join the waitlist option online before heading there! It is so convenient. Once you do that you then check in with the hostess. There wasn't an actual line and it was a little confusing since she was standing in the middle of the lobby area with an iPad. People came in the door and didn't realize that there were others waiting that were there before them. The lobby area is spacious so that was a great choice in design knowing there would most likely always be a wait due to their limited hours. Check their socials for time. If they didn't have the waitlist option online, it wouldn't be worth waiting 45min to an hour to be seated. Our server, greeter, hostess and the cashier were all very helpful and friendly. Very nice level of service all around. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. The wait for food wasn't long at all. They itemize the bill by seat which made paying super convenient. Overall, pleasant meal and good service.

    Pomegranate Sunrise
    Drayden W.

    The food was delicious as always, I got the Chimichurri steak and eggs hash which is to die for, and my girlfriend got the trifecta. We ordered the pomegranate sunrises to complete our boozy brunch and they were delectable. Ours Servers name was Evan and he was very attentive, kind, and quick, we had our food and drinks with in 10 minutes of ordering, the atmosphere was welcoming and friendly and the decorations added to the overall ambience of the dining experience, will definitely come again!!

    Biscuits and turkey sausage gravy
    Becca H.

    Today was my first experience at First Watch and while it wasn't horrible, it wasn't great either. The pros: you can add yourself to the waitlist ahead of time online. The biscuit was nice and flaky, and the turkey sausage gravy was well seasoned with a good consistency. The eggs were cooked to my liking. You can pay at your table by scanning a QR code on the receipt. The cons: our waitress wasn't very attentive. She walked by our table several times when my glass was empty and didn't offer a refill. She also got our orders wrong after we repeated them to her multiple times. She was getting confused so I'm not sure why she didn't write the orders down. The potatoes, while well seasoned, were way too big and undercooked. Overall I'd probably give them another shot, but this was just a mediocre first experience.

    Floridian French toast
    Kelsey S.

    I was excited to try this place since it opened. When I arrived there was a 45 minute wait, unless you sat at the bar, so we did. Unfortunately they do not serve mimosas and bloody Mary's, which is a big reason people enjoy brunch. Regardless, it was still nice. They have pressed juices and teas and fancy iced coffees. Everything looks lovely, the food looked amazing as well. The waiter we had was so friendly and attentive for how busy it really way. I had the frittata with cheesy grits which was good! When you are done you either pay by a QR code on your phone or at the front. Which is different. But I did not feel the best after eating here so I don't know if I will be trying this place again.

    Kale Tonic and Morning Meditation
    Janay S.

    Since it was a Thursday morning, I thought it would be the perfect time for a work meetup at the newly opened First Watch. Boy, was I wrong! The place was packed--apparently, I wasn't the only one with that idea, given the limited dining options in Bel Air. I put my name on the list and waited. The process was a bit chaotic, with people paying their tabs and others trying to get on the list, creating some confusion. While waiting, I noticed how the layout of the previous Red Lobster was changed to make the space appear more spacious! Despite the disorganization and the wait, the experience turned out to be worth it. The food was delicious! We started with the Kale Tonic and Morning Meditation juices, both of which were tasty. For our main dishes, we had the Tri-Fecta, Classic Benedict, and Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl. Our waitresses were sweethearts, and the food came out quickly. I especially appreciated the QR code on the receipt that made it easy to split the bill. Just remember to bring your appetite--and a bit of patience.

    Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee

    First time coming because I was advised by my sister to get breakfast here today and was greeted with a wonderfully cheerful employee opening the door for me!!! she made my pick up a lovely experience and I know for sure now that Ill be back to dine in

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    1 year ago

    The fee was excellent & service was great. The staff was very friendly & eager to please you

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    1 year ago

    Love the waffles and bacon. Service was great. Can take a while to get in on the weekends. Very popular.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing breakfast!!!! The service is a 10 and we always ask to be seated in Bree's section, our favorite server!! The ambiance is nice.

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    1 year ago

    Good was pretty good! Generous portions. The fresh juices and coffee were superb! The ambiance and interior looks so nice

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    2 years ago

    The service was great, food great. the whole place I just really loved it is clean friendly. Francesca was amazing and very very friendly

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    2 years ago

    Good food but a little too noisy with the concrete flooring and high ceilings. It was hard to hear each other

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    2 years ago

    My meal was excellent. I really enjoyed the freshness of the ingredients.They make Panera's seem like cafeteria food. well done!

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