This isn't a restaurant I would normally choose, as I am not really that much into breakfast type food, but I will definitely be back sooner rather than later. The menu had a lot of good options, the place is brand new and beautiful, and in a great location. We got there at 10:30, it was pretty busy, our server Santhiago was very friendly and attentive. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and they were awesome. I also wanted to try the kale tonic and it was excellent. Portions are very generous. Pricing wasn't bad at all, especially considering the quality and location. The manager, Dan came by our table and was very nice. Even if you are not in the area, I recommend making a trip over , it was a unique type of restaurant and was very good. read more

Join the waitlist as this is a Hotspot. W e arrived with four parties ahead of us. I appreciate the communication from the hostess. A short wait and our party of three were seated in a booth at the front. The server arrived with a smile. The menu was so very tempting. From the seasonal to the standard. We were impressed with our choices and cleared our plates and bowls. There was music playing but the space was flowing with conversation and a few babies. All before my next journey to NY ultimately ending in Syracuse. read more

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I've been to a lot of first watch restaurants, and usually they are pretty good....however I found this location to be substandard compared to others. I was greeted and sat promptly, but then it took over 10 minutes for someone to stop by and greet me at the table and ask me if I wanted anything to drink. After my drink order it took another 10 minutes for min to come back and take my food order. I went with the tri fecta (it's my go to order) and the food took awhile to come out, even though the place wasn't too busy. The bacon was substandard, 2/4 pieces I got were burned to a crisp. The eggs and waffle were both good. Not once did the waiter come back to refill my drink either. Overall this was substandard to the brand and I'm pretty disappointed. read more

If you're looking for something quick and easy, this is a solid spot to check out. The space is clean, newly renovated, and works well for a small group of four or less. The food is decent overall. I ordered the chilaquiles--they were good, though the sauce tasted like it may not be house-made, with a slightly tangy flavor you typically get from a jar or can. Still enjoyable, just something to note if you're expecting a fully homemade touch. One downside is that they don't have an espresso machine, so options like lattes or cappuccinos aren't available--just regular coffee. Overall, it reminds me of IHOP, but a step above in terms of atmosphere and presentation. Had to wait 2-3 min before someone noticed me trying to dine in, service once I sat was descent! read more

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I was glad to be able to check out this restaurant last time I was in town. I came here for breakfast. I had an omelette with avocado, bacon and there was sour cream on top of it too. It was pretty good. It came with a side salad. The service was good here had a nice waitress. If I am in the area again I would come back here to try some other items off of the menu. The ambiance here is chill. read more

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So exciting that Boston now has a first watch location! It's in a great spot just near the prudential center, offering good comfort food breakfasts at a reasonable price for the area. The service was absolutely incredible, our waiter was so kind and helpful, and the food came out quick and fresh despite being busy! I will say, the wait can get long so definitely add your name to the waitlist online. I love the overall cozy and bright morning vibes of this spot. My only critique is that I wasn't overly impressed with the food itself, their juices are pretty incredible but everything else kinda tastes like something I could throw together at home. For that reason, I can't rate them too high because I feel there's better options in the city, but for their extensive menu and fun energy this chain isn't a bad stop. read more

First Watch - Kale tonic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sigh. I want to love it here. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. It's cute inside. I like that they leave the coffee pot on the table. The menu items sound amazing. Food execution could use a lift. The dishes we ordered both came with a green salad; however the salads were undressed and did not come with dressing on the side. We had to ask. I ordered eggs Benedict and my biggest qualm (besides the fact there wasn't an English muffin in site) was that the ham was sliced deli ham. It requires proper ham or Canadian bacon. I would not order it again as designed even though the eggs were well cooked and the hollandaise was tasty. My friend ordered an omelet and the holy donuts. I was not wowed by the donuts nor the dipping sauces. I would give it another try as it is a great breakfast spot, but i would hope for a few changes and improvements. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Update to my initial review POOR management....need reservation system! If you're coming in a Sunday morning expect to wait anywhere from 1 to 1 1/2 hours!! They don't take reservations so you have to come in and put name in with host. Supposedly there's a QR code that they don't advertise enough so folks know to use it! I told the hostess at minute 60 that Boston IS a book a table online city. First Watch management should realize that they will keep customers and add even more if there are orderly and not chaotic waits. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was so excited they opened a First Watch on Boylston and went in around 12. I was sat quickly but, after waiting almost 15 minutes without anyone ever coming over, I left. Such a shame that the service is so awful. read more

First Watch - Outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was amazing!!! It is worth the wait. I recommend joining the line, online when you are about 20 minutes away. As soon as I got in, I waited about 2 minutes and was seated. The food came out quickly, and was so tasty. My omelette was fluffy and filled with a great amount of meats. The million dollar bacon was okay, would probably skip it. the French toast was amazing!!!! Especially with their warm syrup oh my. The ambiance is cute, kinda small, a party knocked stuff off of our table. But luckily this was before our food got there! 100% recommend read more

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I've dined at First Watch several times in other states but this location opened near me about two months ago. It's surrounded by great brunch places in Boston but still attracted a crowd-40 min wait. I was lucky to snag a seat at the back counter. Tip: you can 'join the wait' remotely from their website. Who knew that turkey sausage gravy and a biscuit could be just as tasty as pork sausage? Also had a fresh fruit cup that was delish. And check out this lavender lemonade cocktail. Ordered ham and Gruyère sandwich to go- comes with a bowl of soup or side salad. I chose the tomato basil soup. It was fantastic on this snowy day. My two servers were pleasant and efficient- they made excellent recommendations to me and other diners. Everyone sitting at the back counter was friendly and chatty. So many great menu choices. read more

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Food here is decent quality/quantity for the price but not worth the wait. Recommend you "get online" on their website so you minimize wait once you arrive. They do serve free coffee ( if filled) as you wait. Portions are good size. Tab for 4 of us with 4 entrees, side of biscuits/gravy & millionaiare bacon (too sweet/messy) & 2 coffees was $83 before tip. Bargain compared to what we pay at home! (Northern CA) read more

Egg cooked perfectly, ordered for delivery & still arrived over easy! Food good & good value read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had a great brunch here! The juices are so tasty to begin with. The strawberry French toast is also quite good. The million dollar potatoes are the star of the show though- wow! Love it read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great location in Back Bay, right across the street from the Prudential Center. I was thrilled to hear they were opening here since I'm already familiar with the chain from Florida. The interior is spotless, spacious, and offers plenty of seating, including bar seating. Service was quick and attentive. The menu is extensive, with breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, plus a few cocktails. I ordered the mint chocolate latte, which was absolutely delicious, and the Trifecta with a blueberry pancake substitution. Everything was excellent and reasonably priced. I'll definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Trifecta and avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We had an amazing experience at First Watch, which just opened in Boston. We first tried it five years ago in Florida, and ever since then it's been our go-to breakfast spot. The lemon ricotta pancakes are a must-try, and I always get the granola bowl. I especially love the waffles. Honestly, everything is great! The staff and the food are both high quality. The environment is calm and family friendly. I'm so happy we now have one close to us. read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancake Home Fries Waffle Top: Smocked ham, plain pancake, million dollar potato an salmon eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A quick walk from anywhere Boston proper will find you in this modern, farm-to-fork feeling restaurant. The service was quick and with great attitudes. The mushroom and sausage omelette I devoured left some space for...let's say flavor. It presented okay, and the dollop on top brought a bit of sharpness to the plate. The salad had the chills on this cold wintery Boston day, as it was brought completely naked. No dressing. No vinaigrette. Just the bitterness of arugula and the snap of lettuce. It didn't deminish the experience - it just wasn't amazing. So let's get to these little holy donuts - ehhhhh it came with a compote that was ehhhh as well. The donuts themselves had more powdered sugar 'dusted' on them then some 1983 movies... The flavor was okay - fried, corny, thick. All-in-all, I'd go back for a basic breakfast. The price was right enough - but definitely not if I want to go back for an experience. read more

First Watch - Omelette (mushrooms and sausage) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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2/19/26 Tuesday 7:08am me and my mother came in to try First Watch for the first time! Place was very nice clean looking and the staff was welcoming and friendly with smiles! We ate in a booth very comfortable. I got the traditional breakfast. Home fries 2 eggs sausage and toast and I got the million dollar Beacon! My mother got farm house hash and cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream. I got a cup of coffee ( they give you a personal pitcher of coffee to keep at table so you can re-fill whenever you want! The bacon was phenomenal crispy sweet and spiced up a little! It was so good! My eggs over medium was cooked perfectly the home fries cooked delicious and seasoned, sausage was not cooked how I asked I ordered well done and had to ask to be cooked longer. But everything else was great! The customer service was amazing the staff was great love the vibes and ambience. My mother's hash was delicious she said she fully enjoyed it! The hot cocoa was good also! Our service Stephanie was excellent. She made the experience also very good.! We will be back! read more

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1st timer - great selection for breakfast. My dish was perfectly done. I'll be back.. read more

First Watch - Menu - great healthy selections - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The place was a pretty decent size in the heart of Boston (copley). I have to say it's a must to order the million dollar bacon... that was so outstanding! And the drinks we ordered were so pretty...we loved the purple haze, morning meditation and kale tonic. read more

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Ludicrously good. Attentive service. Clever, fresh and innovative selections alongside the traditional fare. Everything we had was delicious. If you like lemon or cheesecake or pancakes, you must go for the lemon ricotta pancakes. You can thank me later. read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. To. Die. For. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went for a complimentary brunch and the staff was very nice and the food was delicious! They have great healthy drinks as well. They don't rush you and you feel welcome and it's nicely decorated. read more

First Watch - (Morning meditation)Turmeric beet orange drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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3rd time here. All 3 meals have been delicious (French toast, pancakes, has w/out bacon). Relaxed atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Will be back! read more

My sister and I have been wanting to try this place since we saw a random review on tik tok. The restaurant is spacious and bright. I, personally, get overwhelmed by so many people just standing around at the front but at least they were friendly! Our server was nice but we couldn't help but feel that she wanted us out? We got the bill before we asked for it, and she had to take it back since we wanted to add to the order. She didn't seem to mind but again, it's all perceptive. The food was very well seasoned. The million dollar bacon was very good! Sweet with some spice and chew. I got a market hash and my sister got a turkey sausage and biscuit plate. My plate was delicious and the color of the eggs was stunning. Presentation was great! Some bites we're saltier than others but not enough to ruin it. Just a note. My sister thought her plate was good. Decent. Nothing memorial but not bad. We also got the tres leches strawberry waffles or pancakes, can't remember now but it WAS amazing! So good. Note that you have to ask for water. Coffee was pretty good and they have little creamers table side. Note that the sweetener selection is lacking. No Splenda at the table, only Stevia. Not a big deal for me but just a note for whoever cares. Overall, can't wait to go back and try some other items! read more

We had a good experience having breakfast here. The food was delicious and the staff were nice. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was amazing and the servers were so sweet and attentive! Recommend if you're in Boston!

I was excited to go on a whimsical brunch with my close friends on a snowy Sunday. We came in with an empty belly and high expectations. Everything was going great: our orders had been taken, we'd been served hot drinks, and we were having a jolly time. But once our waiter brought out our food, his first question was: "Are you guys paying together or separately?" Personally, being asked about how I'm paying for the meal before I ever got to enjoy it is rude, and it ruined my dining experience before it even began. Once we were done with our food, our waiter didn't even ask if we wanted dessert; he just handed us our separate checks. The food was great, and I give my compliments to the chef, but it was spoiled by a rude and rushed waiter. read more

Just had a great brunch at First Watch. Had reservations (no pun intended) about checking it out so soon after opening day and usually prefer to wait for places to work out the kinks, but my worries were unfounded. They're a well-oiled machine. Host explained 30-45 minute wait and we would receive a text when table ready and 40 minutes later I was sitting down with not a cup, but a pitcher of coffee! Lovely. Fast forward to a delicious kale cuke spritzer thing which was way better than it sounds. Carbs be damned, I opted for lemon ricotta pancakes and glad I did!! Chicken Avocado Chopped Salad was fresh and flavorful. Every staff person I encountered was delightful and I appreciated the pay at the front. Will definitely be back for those million dollar potatoes! read more

I had a great experience with their brunch. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was very relaxing and exactly what I wanted, and the staff were friendly. Would highly recommend going for any meal. read more

Amazing new restaurant on Boylston Street- brought my kids for brunch. Food was amazing. service was excellent. Great value! we will be back again soon! read more

The service is good bit the food was awful. I asked for my bacon crispy, it came raw. I asked for an english muffin toasted, it too came raw with tons of butter. Ugh! It is better in the South, they know how to cook. Here, not so much. read more

The Menu looks wonderful; however, we decided not to go because there are no prices on the Menu and didn't want a good breakfast to be spoiled when we got the Bill. read more