My hubby had been to First Watch before, but this was my first visit. There was a pretty good with for a table inside, but we opted to sit outside and had no wait. I ordered a yummy breakfast with eggs, toast and chicken sausage. It was exactly what I was looking for. Our server was a little slow, but very friendly and she made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely go back. read more

I've been to First Watch before in other locations, but this was my first time at this one. I'm always a huge fan of the fact that they have real maple syrup with their epic waffles. The staff was extremely friendly here, and they went out of their way to accommodate a special needs person in our party. The restaurant had a very cozy vibe, and I love the fact that they had separate areas for a little bit more privacy. If you wanted to catch up with friends. I'll say it again, get the waffle! read more

First Watch is always a win, you can't beat this place for consistency. We tried two of their summer 2025 breakfast dishes and of course we had no complaints. Per usual the service is friendly and accommodating. Ambiance is what you expect from First Watch. Slam dunk establishment! read more

Q, our waitress, is the star of this show. No doubt about it! Ask for her! You'll be glad you did. The food is always good. Her service, and attention to detail, is absolutely phenomenal! Now I know WHY, this is my sister's favorite breakfast spot. The bacon is a MUST TRY! Never have had any like it. Enjoy! read more

Breakfast foods, delicious- yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola. Eggs and a large pancake, homemade breakfast sausage, all delicious! Coffee and hot tea. Q was fantastic, very helpful. The restaurant is cute , clean . Really liked the menu! Can't wait for our town In Illinois to open ! It's soon. read more

First Watch - Eggs, chicken sausage , pumpkin pancake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

I just enjoyed a beautiful brunch with my friend. We had the most lovely server and she was. Training the sweetest young woman Ava. She was a delight and the food was excellent. read more

We to breakfast here every morning. The service was great every time. My husband has the shrimp and grits with million dollar bacon, it was delicious. I had French toast with hard fried eggs and bacon. It was good. I had the morning meditation which is great. The waitress every time was friendly and nice. It was great environment, clean and pleasant. read more

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I faced the kitchen in a booth and NO one and I mean NO one had a net on their heads to confine the hair on their heads and there was lots of hair in the kitchen long and short. I thought that was a SC law for restaurant preparation. I was grossed out. The food was not good either. I had a breakfast egg wrap of some kind and the shell was so hard and it was spicy hot. I don't like anything in my mouth that is hot. I want to taste my food. If the kitchen staff wants to make food hot, that should be put on the menu! I will not be back there. read more

Been there several times before but today was less than. We got there with over an hour before closing but the hostess looked at the clock before seating us. The music was way too loud and we could not hear each other nor could we hear the server who told us she could not hear a patrons order earlier because of the loud music. The potatoes were a combo of very hard burnt pieces with some pieces not fully cooked. Probably will not be back. Too many other great places. The homemade juices are fabulous. read more

The new owners have done a magnificent job improving both service and food. The staff is absolutely amazing and the food is also super good.

The hostess came to table once and never replenished our drinks. She was not familiar with menu and brought me wrong item. Additionally on my way pass the restroom a cook came out the restroom with his hands in his front pants and a glove on one hand and I said to him, did you wash your hands. And he said how would you know. I said you are pulling your hands out from the front of your private area and should wash your hands but he kept going to the kitchen area. Another host was putting her hair up with her hand in a clamp. She didn't wash her hands either. I lost my appetite. Wow what a morning. Sanitation is not a priority for this staff. My grandkids oatmeal was dry and overcooked. He didn't eat one bite. He loves oatmeal but not this one. Added milk didn't help. My granddaughter French toast was dry also. read more

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Upon entering there were two hostess stands, a small bar area with limited seating, and a waiting area with couches near the bar. We were told we would be 20 to 30 minutes so we opted to sit in the small bar area. There were people on either side of us receiving their food and everything looked appetizing. We ended up ordering chickichanga, and a ham and gruyerre omelette. My chickichanga was delicious and the potatoes and fruit. were perfect. I loved the cheese sauce on top of my dish. My husband said his omelette was fine. Nothing too special--but he LOVED the potatoes. The service at the bar area was great. The ladies were on top of it, and our food came out very quick. There were about five tables for outdoor seating, but they were all taken. One group had a pup with them so it is good to know dogs can be in the outdoor areas. read more

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First Watch has excellent service and an extensive breakfast menu. We enjoyed our selections. I was able to make my own Greek omelet, although I wished the ingredients were baked into the omelet and not merely folded in between the cooked egg. The restaurant is cute in design. read more

The absolute best place to have breakfast! Everything I've had there has been outstanding. The service is top notch. And the restaurant is clean and bright. Be sure to "get in line" on their website to shorten your wait time. read more

yes, it's a chain but also yes, it's always good The site unfortunately stays understaffed, but the staff that are there are so kind and work so hard. every mail has been unbelievably good and consistent. read more

Went here for a delicious breakfast on a mild winter morning... Friendly and polite, quick service and a delicious breakfast. I would definitely come back here and try some more things on the menu. read more

Ordered my usual 2 eggs over medium, bacon and an English muffin. English muffin was raw. Someone didn't know you need to toast the muffin.

Not very busy when we arrived. 3 tables that came in after us were served and we're yet to be asked for our drink order. 15 mins later into waiting we asked the hostess if we could get someone to take our order. 5 mins later our orders were in and another 10 mins to get our drinks. Again at maybe 60% capacity. Utterly insane that we've been overlooked numerous times despite politely asking to be served. read more

Started off by super friendly and professional service, the food was amazing. Restaurant was very clean and ambiance was nice.

Okay! This place is high quality and is worth every penny. I got the chikichanga because of how unique it was and it was just to die for! The sauce was amazing and I loved creativity of that meal. I heard the lemonade is really good and you can't go wrong with there candied bacon. Must go to for brunch! read more

What a great spot -- especially if you love all things breakfast! I came here on a Saturday afternoon and waited about 10 minutes for a table. Once I was seated inside, I looked over the extensive menu. I was so happy to see so many healthy breakfast and lunch options. I went with the Triathlete -- an omelette with veggies, whole wheat toast and fruit. It was delicious and super filling. The homemade jam that came with the toast was a nice touch. The server was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Very good. We had one issue with food and they were very prompt to share their apologies and offer a discount on our meal, which we had not asked for. Overall, the food, service and ambiance were each very good. Would certainly recommend. read more

First Watch Bluffton is one of my favorite restaurants. Great food. Friendly staff. You might have a wait but you can call ahead and get your name on the list. read more

We've been fans of first watch for years. Last week we ordered our usual egg omelette. They cut back on eggs! Raise the prices if you need to but don't cut back on quality. Looks like they added more potatoes but I'd go to McDonald's for French fries if I wanted potatoes. read more

Visited when it first opened. Location was clean, food was delicious/fresh and the staff were really welcoming. Became a routine spot for the family and I over 4 years now. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Lovely breakfast at the end of our holiday weekend. We stopped in at 9:30am on Sunday and were the last ones to not have a wait. First Watch gets a solid brunch crowd, so take that into consideration for your breakfast and brunch plans. Daughter chose the breakfast tacos. A good portion with three tacos of scrambled eggs topped with cheese, pico de gallo and a wedge of avocado, served with a small bowl of spicy black beans. Wife chose the smoked salmon benedict. Eggs were poached nicely and served with a small portion of salmon (that appeared to have not been sliced recently). Muffin was undertoasted but the meal was otherwise very good. My main course was the chile chorizo omelet which was spicy and delicious, leaded with chorizo, green chiles, onions and cheese. There was supposed to be a small bowl of pico de gallo on the plate but they brought a strawberry jam with the toast. I did have one bite of the delicious bread which was pre-buttered and notice in the picture that it was not melted because the bread was not hot. The salad was delicious and a nice alternative to potatoes. Other than a few small flubs with my sides, it was a very good meal. Service was friendly and attentive. When we emptied our carafe of coffee, a replacement was immediately brought to us. Definitely would return to First Watch. [Review 12429 overall, 2216 of 2019.] read more

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This place has a nice vibe, the waitress came up and was really patient with me while I was digging to find a drink. The brunch food is really good from the two times I've been, their enchilada was definitely an acquired taste but my girl liked it from the bites she got. I forgot specifically what it was called but she had a toast with lavender whipped cream and blueberries, which was really tasty from the few bites she'd share. This is definitely an up there place, would recommend, but probably wouldn't put it in my top 10 read more

Great place to have breakfast, brunch or lunch in Bluffton/Hilton Head. I think it's one of my favorite places to have Breakfast/brunch. Avocado toast is a solid winner. Million dollar bacon is worth every bite!!! Service is so friendly. read more

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Always a great option for breakfast/Brunch in Bluffton! Be sure to hop in line via their website while you are on the way, helps get you seated quicker. The bar is also first come, first serve! We love First Watch because it's a great option to get breakfast made with great ingredients and that is not super greasy. There are fresh juices are super great and you should definitely give them a try. I ordered the trailblazer bowl, my husband ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito and then we ended up splitting one ricotta pancake! (The menu says that the pancakes come with two, but you do have the option to just get one, which is plenty as you can see in the photo it takes up the entire plate!) The burrito was super tasty and not too spicy. The pancake was huge and the lemon sauce on top is not too sweet, and it's served with warm syrup! The bowl was light and was perfect for a healthy option. My only note was that our food didn't come out as hot as it should've been, but we were also there at 11:00 am on a Sunday so they were busy! Overall, this is definitely a place you need to try if you like good flavors and fresh healthy options. We will be back as it is one of our favorite spots. read more

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Unfortunately, substandard service is a far too frequent issue at this location. At 9:00 am this morning there was plenty of labor standing around, with only, a hand full of occupied tables but no one to greet us as we walked in. We waited at the front and watched several people walk by us with zero acknowledgment. I finally asked someone if we could dine and we were brought to an area with two other occupied tables, plus us. After five minutes, a server walked by us without even making eye contact and proceeded to the other table that had been served. I caught her attention as she was walking away (still without even looking at us) and she says she would get our server. A couple of minutes later, another server walked by us, still without acknowledging us, and proceeded to the other occupied table , who apparently also not yet been acknowledged. As she spent an inordinate amount of time at that table, we decided we should not spend our dollars to patronize an establishment that does not know the basic fundamentals of customer service. The woman who sat us had been standing at the register (with no customers checking out), perusing the dining room several times with us in her direct line of sight, yet no sense to wonder why we did not have water, or any service. She was the same one that we had to ask to be seated, but not until she had finished mixing her coffee at the bar. Upon leaving, I explained the complete apathy shown by ALL employees we had encountered and her response was to ask me if I'd like some water. Not an apology, but a patronizing smile that communicated she could not care less. I did tell her she may want to help by learning the fundamentals of working in a restaurant who serves the public. This is not the first time we have experienced subpar service at this location, but it will be our last, as there are far too many great restaurants that deserve our patronage. Note: the culture begins at the top! read more

Just had the Pumpkin Pancakes, from their Fall Menu, and wow! So good! Service was good. Melissa, our Server, was super friendly and accommodating! The ambiance is fine but nothing special. The food is typically very good here! read more

So I tried really really hard to not like this place. An initial scan of the menu left me feeling that I would be unsatisfied as a vegetarian and my gluten-free son would have few options. But I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Market Skillet Hash which was beautiful as well as delicious. The toast that came with it was incredible as well. My son was able to get gluten free toast along with his egg, bacon, and fruit (kids meal). My daughter got the kids' meal pancake and they substituted her meat for fruit with little fanfare. Her pancake was HUGE! I included a picture with her tiny hand as a reference. The kid's meals are definitely generous and even include a drink. It should also be noted that we arrived about 30 minutes before closing. But we were never made to feel rushed at all. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We had a little bit of a wait at the end, but it was closing time and I am sure our waitress was busy helping close down the restaurant. We are getting a First Watch near our house. I cannot wait for them to open! read more

First Watch - Market skillet hash without mozzarella - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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We frequented First Watch over the last few years but last two times they were off. Yesterday I ordered Eggs Benedict Florentin. It looked very good but it was less than warm. Disappointing and I would have told served right away but she never stopped by to see if all was ok. My friends pancakes were not very hot either. At end meal we saw server with our check and I commented how unhappy I had been about temp of my breakfast. She said, oh sorry, you should have told me. I did not want to get into it about how she wasn t seen through our meal. I left 1/2 my meal which was indication of not being happy. Come on pick up your game and do better. In past loved going to First Watch read more

Don't forget to come here if you want a nasty attitude and ruined wedding anniversary especially when you asked to move seats you get put next to the bathroom in the kitchen where you can't even hear your wife talk we walked out not coming back here. We ended up, going to the other first watch, and Beaufort a little bit more time but honestly, it was better for us, and we were happier. I've been here in the past where I've had similar experiences, but this is very Disrespectful and the terms of not accommodating Customer, nor caring not gonna come back to this location again like I said 45 minutes it was worth the drive. read more

Wonderful. Fresh. Clean. Delicious! Breakfast is the best. Prompt service. Classic breakfast fare elevated. Almost always busy, but well worth the wait. read more

Very nice looking building on the outside. Walked in and was greeted kindly by the hostess. We were visiting for breakfast and ordered "the works" omelet that came with bacon, ham, sausage, onions and mushrooms. Also came with potato tea and toast. Everything was presented well and looked neat and delicious. Omelette was a good color and carefully folded. Chef did a great job taking his time and taking pride in his/her work. Food was absolutely delicious. The toast was presented so well (and pre-buttered) and had a wonderful strawberry jam with it. All the breakfast meat was prepared well and everything tasted perfect. Pedro was very courteous waiting on our table and is a professional young man. read more

First Watch - The works omelet with artisan toast and breakfast potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Had a great breakfast. There were four of us there and all had different options. Food was cooked well and fresh. Our server was attentive and was friendly. Will be back. read more

i hate breakfast foods, but i loved this spot! all of the food was delicious. i personally wouldn't have drowned the million $ bacon in maple syrup, but my partner and his mom loved the sweetness. i loved the spice in it! everyone enjoyed the seasoned potatoes and the bread! they should really sell that bread if they don't. the service was good- larry was excellent! i do wish they offered milk alternatives in their specialty pre-made iced coffees though. my partner thought the cold brew was the best he's ever had! the country-vibe atmosphere was very fun to be seated in. i would go back! read more

First Watch - traditional breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Excellent breakfast. Had the chia seed pudding with fruit and almond butter on toast. The only thing that would have made it better was a dash of honey on the toast. Really tasty and all the food that went by looked just as good. Will be back for sure read more

Food was quite good. I got the soup and sandwich. Chicken salad. Generous portions. The only problem I had in this place was the acoustics. It was so loud with everyone talking in the restaurant and materials/ open concept they used ~ we were 6 in a booth and I couldn't hear what anyone was saying except the lady next to me and across from me. I'd go back by myself, but not in a group. read more