They have a great menu so it was hard to make up our minds. I went with the healthy turkey option and my wife got the traditional breakfast with 4 delicious slices of bacon. I'm usually super naughty when it comes to ordering breakfast out. However this place has healthier options that actually sound good. The healthy turkey option was very tasty and with a few well placed dashes of Cholula it was very tasty. They cooked my wife's eggs perfectly which is a huge plus for a breakfast place. Minus half a star for undercooked potatoes though. Good job - we will definitely be back. read more

It was my first time there and I ordered biscuits and gravy, two eggs over easy andn it came with potatoes. The biscuits were like small pancakes and fried on a flat top I think as they were crispy. The gravy was from turkey and pretty sparse with meat which was fine ground and weak on flavor. The eggs were fine as were the fried potatoes save for the small pieces of onion which were burned and black. I love biscuits and gravy but would not order this again, read more

All is a great meal. Service is fast they are always busy though so be prepared you may have to wait. They do have a waitlist that you can sign if that helps you can call it in. read more

We dined here for our first time & absolutely LOVED it! The waitress suggested the Hawaiian French toast which Was to die for. It really hit the spot. She also sold us on the fresh squeezed juices by letting us try samples! What a way to go above and beyond. Coffees Togo were offered towards the end of our visit which was a very nice touch. We enjoyed our meals but, the service was top notch! We will back Jennifer! You deserve a raise! Thank you for your service with a smile . See you soon. read more

This is everything I want in a breakfast joint. Good quality food and innovative. First off all i would like to add that we waited for this place for over 40 mons and it was worth the wait. This is exactly what I am talking about, doing good quality food just right and then putting a little twang on it. I see you First Watch, I do. Crab avocado toast - Just when you thought avocado toast couldn't get any better. BAM, add some crabcake-esque crab meat on that joint and issa meal. Its really good. I had this specialty drink I saw a picture of on the table and pointed to it. It was like a purple lemonade and it looked so cool with it half and half looking untill we stirried it. It tasted like what dreams are made of. lol What was that? I need more. We had the traditional breakfasts and I am happy to say it was delicious and of great quality and filled us up for our drive back home to Chicago. First Watch - We are fans for life. read more

Food was spectacular, service was perfect and the whole restaurant was so clean and welcoming. We just discovered our new favorite place to eat!! read more

I would never come back to First Watch again because the food was cold and its portion sizes very small. I ordered the trifecta; the eggs were not scrambled soft as I asked, the pancake was large, but very cold, and the chicken sausage was burnt, and cold. Even the water glasses looked dirty, covered in watermarks. The service was good, our server was very friendly and welcoming, and the manager eventually fixed only one of our orders. The space itself is kind of cute, but sitting on the chairs for an extended period of time will start to hurt. read more

Everyone seemed to be ordering the pomegranate and pear juice, looked good but our party did not try it. We ordered black coffee and the crunchy Carmel cinnamon roll to start. It was delicious! I had the market skillet which tasted fresh. The toast is loaded with butter so request it on the side if you would prefer less. Our waitress seemed very busy and forgot water for one member of our party and forgot to bring us boxes. One of the other staff members brought boxes when we requested. Be prepared for a little wait on the weekend but coffee was available in the lobby. read more

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Great, healthy options and a nice laid-back atmosphere. Quick service, but never rushed, and everything is always fresh!

We actually were planning to go somewhere else for brunch but ended up going to First Watch instead. Boy, we are so glad we discovered this place!!! The food was fantastic and the inside decor is very cute. We were both extremely impressed with our food and can't wait to go back to try some of the other menu items. We had the hardest time choosing what to get since everything sounded so good. Highly recommend! read more

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Always have fantastic food with a wide variety and friendly staff. I have been to several of these chains, including this one, and have never been disappointed. read more

Great breakfast food and love their fresh squeezed juice. Has a good seasonal rotating menu as well

Maybe I'm a bit of a snob, but I wasn't as over the moon thrilled with First Watch as I hoped I would be. It was still delicious (hence the average), but I've had better brunch and for me the experience didn't live up to the hype. They have a nice extensive menu with options from sweet to savory so everyone can have a few options. My friend that I was with also asked a pretty specific question about the oats they used and our waiter came back with the canister to show her which she appreciated. The avocado toast was delicious, but pretty standard, nothing over the top special. And for almost $10 I guess I was hoping for something that made it stand out to me. And I'm probably just a lush, but what's brunch without a mimosa or a bloody mary (at least in Milwaukee!)? First Watch is definitely more of a family friendly brunch place. And you should go once just to go. But it is a chain and I personally enjoy stand-alone brunch places better since they seem to be a little more creative with their menus. Also get there early, because if you don't you're going to be waiting a loooooong time, and then it's definitely not worth it. read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast - for $10 I expected a little more. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Pumpkin pancake breakfast is back! I was tempted to just make that my review because that is all the information that's needed. I don't look forward to pumpkin candles or Halloween. I look forward to this pancake. It's so simple yet so delicious. Delicately pumpkin flavored, this pancake is the size of the plate and yet you are left wanting more. It's fluffy, delicious and sweet enough to not even need syrup. Coupled with scrambled eggs and a sausage patty, this breakfast is a great combination of sweet, savory and seasonal. Run don't walk to your nearest First Watch for this pancake breakfast. Side note about the Brookfield location. The staff are incredible. Very attentive! The to go coffee - for this tired mom - was an amazing touch. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin pancake, scrambled egg and sausage patty. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

While I've had a few decent experiences at different locations of this chain, today's was not one of them. Eggs Benedict for my wife took an additional 20 minutes after everyone at the table were served. Then, it was runny, undercooked and the toast wasn't toasted. I know, first world problems, right? Still, that pretty much made the whole experience suck for all of us at breakfast because when one person is unhappy then it spoils the mood. But, to top it off I found a hair in my potatoes. Nasty. Yeah, they took the eggs off the bill but by that time we found ourselves saying in unison, "Well, we sure aren't coming back to this place." Looks like we need to go back to Zisters or Mad Rooster for our breakfast. Sad.UPDATE: food poisoning from the eggs. Never going back! Zero stars. read more

Had high hopes for this place since we enjoy the First Watch in CO. This one didn't have the family vibe nor quality. The same dish, short rib Benedict (?) I have ordered in CO came out here with less meat and the eggs were cooked hard as a rock. When the server saw my eggs, they did fix it but it doesn't make me happy. She was nice enough to offer the potatoes or side salad for me to eat while it was being corrected which was nice. Now I know consistency does not hold across different First Watches and am so happy with the one near us. read more

We weren't sure what to expect with this one. It was in a mall space, but looked like it was a cafe. We though we'd give it a go. It was busy at 11:30! But, we only had to wait for 5 before they sat us. The waitress was very friendly, fast and was very accommodating. My salad was yum; mom said her hamburger was delish. And I really liked the fresh made juice. read more

This is only my opinion and people's taste and preferences may be different than mine. My goal is to be honest so that others can make an informed decision! Second visit here both for lunch and both time was a wonderful experience with a change of pace healthy menu options. Today I ordered the power bowl Pesto Chicken quinoa. Loaded with chicken, feta,roasted tomatoes, kale bites and carrots. $9.95. My first visit I ordered off the lunch menu and got the 2 for you. I had the half sandwich and half salad. You also have a choice of replacing one of those items with a cup of soup. I had the roast beef and havarti withe the Cobb salad. Wow was that good and a good portion. They also feature a seasonal menu which is nice to have some variation to the menu. As advertised this place is for the health minded person. Similar to "Have A Nice Day Cafe" across the street which closed where they serve healthy dishes with flavor! So if you are looking to put down that burger or are a person looking for a "salad" for lunch, try First Watch. Really not a lot of alternatives in the area that is competing with this niche market. **** menu ***** value ***** service *** atmosphere (they do have outdoor seating) read more

I have dined at First Watch in many locations across the country. I recently visited the new one located in Capital. The food was great as always and my 10 year old Granddaughter was I Pressed as well. read more

A good brunch place that would be even better if they added an alcohol menu. Sounds very Wisconsin-y of me, but it's true..you can't have a place that advertises itself as having brunch, without serving at least a bloody and a mimosa. Other than that, a good place to stop for food! read more

Always a great breakfast here. Our family and friends that we bring here enjoy their delicious menu. Lunch salads are also a hit... some of us dream about them until we make it back here. The pancakes are HUGE and very tasty. We love the specials and the specialty drinks ( kale, orange, beet, whatever they're offering- we love). Nice size portions. Friendly staff. Good coffee... and they'll serve you a cup to go too! read more

First Watch - Morning Meditation drink. Like a sunrise! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Offer healthier options. Maybe add on some vegan options to the menu. Wouldn't go again unless they improve.

Can't say enough good things about this place!!! Wide menu selection of great food with seasonal specials, terrific wait staff, Get'er done manager. This is our go to place for breakfast, brunch, lunch!!! read more

Great food with many options to choose from! Vegetarian, healthy and delicious options on the menu are plentiful! Definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast/brunch or lunch! Also very friendly staff! They even offered me a "to-go" cup of coffee! How nice is that!!! read more

Enjoyed our breakfast here which featured items not typical of some breakfast menus. Power bowls, healthy options and skillet offerings. We were enticed here by a birthday email offer which paid for one entree! The Floridian French Toast was a hit! It was 2 thick slices of brioche topped with a heap of sliced bananas, kiwi, strawberries, powdered sugar and a side of raspberry? jam. A warm cruet of maple syrup and a side order of bacon completed the offering. My wife had the Bacado, an omelet with bacon, avocado and Monterrey Jack cheese. Coffee was served in a pot which was left on the table to refill our cups as needed. All the items were served hot and delicious. We were fortunate to hit a lull at 10am which soon transitioned to a slight wait after we were seated. Other times here we had up to a half hour wait, so plan accordingly! read more

I always love first watch. It's clean, delicious, reasonable and staff are personable. Can't go wrong. Try a skillet read more

We stopped in for a little late breakfast. makes us the Second Watch. there were 4 other empty tables and they quickly filled before or meals came. *warning NO BACON* This seems to be a smaller location compared to the ones that I have been to, the menu is the same. We had 3 adults and a 9 month old. They had a baby seat, with a little bit of crumbs in it, no big deal since it was going to get a wipe down anyway from mom. The staff was pleasant, the manager helped to get us a table. We forgot a bib for baby but the server got us a few napkins, along with checking on us and food. The meals came quickly. We Ordered 2 turkey sausage gravies with eggs biscuits and potatoes. And a Trifecta. My meal was OK although I wished my potato could have been more crispy. It had a light taste of onion and very light amt of salt to it. The food was OK... standard .....the standard breakfast. The entrees were average. simple and basic. nothing too fancy to see here. Move along! Belgian waffles were light and compote filled with fresh fruits raspberry and blueberry, biscuits were fresh although the gravy was a little thinner than what i prefer. I had to add more seasoning. The atmosphere: clean bright open. Plenty of families and a mix of young and old couples. The have two larger self serve coffee and a pile of newspaper near the entry for those waiting for tables to open up. Value: plenty of meals for under $9.00 So its not too expensive. Fill out the card to be in the club and they will send you a free entree for your birthday and special notices via email. They have free WIFI, just log in a user name and it will let you in. read more

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I'm bringing out of town guests to the Mequon location on Saturday and can't wait to try the skillet with goat milk cheese. Thank you to the guest who left the review mentioning it! I've had many good things at First Watch and am eager to try that. read more

Clearly to go orders don't matter that much. We got the bare minimum with our order. We ordered a kids French toast and when we got it the whole side of it was burnt. We asked for no berry preserves or powdered sugar and that was too difficult to do. Asked that the omelet not have mushrooms or sausage, that was also a difficult ask. Have never had issues with first watch that's why we choose it each time but I wouldn't eat at this one again. read more

As a total carnivore who likes pork products and reflecting on my turkey product breakfast after having the left overs of the bubbas Benny I still think this was a tasty concoction. The breakfast was totally enjoyable with the lack of beef or pork products. For a chain restaurant which I have mostly avoided for most of my reviews I am opening up to chains and giving everyone a chance lately and I really enjoyed my breakfast. If I didn't know the meat products were turkey first hand and had the same breakfast I never would have thought it was not traditional pork products. read more

Fantastic Brunch! My family and I frequent First Watch after church on Sunday's. As expected it is always pretty busy, as most great brunch spots are on Sundays, but we still are usually seated pretty quickly. They grab your name and add you to a list and then can text you when a table is ready which we leave because sometimes while we wait we can run to TJ maxx or the grocery store next door while we wait. Once we are seated I always start with one of their fresh juices and have yet to be disappointed! Then I move on to struggling with what to get off of the menu! I have had the avocado toast which is delicious! It comes with a basted egg on top. I am not the biggest fan of their potatoes and wish they would offer hash browns also but that's okay. I have also tried a few sandwiches, scramblers and some delicious lemon french toast. Nothing has really let me down yet. The food is fresh, the service is always prompt. The only thing that doesn't give this a perfect review is that their atmosphere isn't really anything great. Its clean and bright but I think they could do better! read more

We have had brunch at First Watch several times now. Each time is usually with a larger group (family) and there is usually a sizable wait. So don't come starving unless maybe it's a party of two. They do allow you to do no wait - which is available through Yelp, which would definitely help not to crowd in their waiting area for an hour. The staff here is always pleasant and polite. Once we're seated the service is prompt - probably to help with the turnover time. We started with coffee and juices. My sister and I ordered the Morning Meditation juice and thought it was both beautiful and tasty! I tried "The Works" omelet this time - as I knew their bacado was a favorite of mine, I wanted to branch out. With me being so adventurous, that meant throwing different toppings on the omelet. I wasn't disappointed. It is served with breakfast potatoes. That's the one thing I wouldn't mind is them having hash browns as an option - they always will win over cubed potatoes for me! We were celebrating a birthday so we went all out and ordered an order of the seasonal option "Million Dollar Bacon" which is drizzled with maple syrup and was delicious! We also added the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes to split amongst the table and all fought over the divvying up of those as well. First Watch will continue to be on my list as a brunch option, as they are consistently delightful, plus they have something for everyone to be satisfied, including many fresh healthier options. read more

The atmosphere in this place is amazing! Wonderful service as well. Got us in right away on a busy Sunday morning. Coffee and orange juice was amazing, the food was just okay for me. Waffle was dry and biscuits were burnt on the bottom. I would definitely come again though! read more

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It's official. It may technically be part of a chain. It is definitely right up the street from our new house. It is also one of the best places in town to get breakfast. It's affordable ("for Brookfield") and arguably more affordable than some of breakfast places that have been established in the area for a while. The service is excellent. The last two (October and November) seasonal menus have been super fun to explore. I absolutely love the blackberry ice tea. It's the first place, I've been exited to go to for breakfast/brunch in a while. I'm yet to be disappointed with anything I've ordered or tried that my husband has ordered. I've been there over 5 times in less than a month and I've only had one thing twice because it was on a seasonal menu and I love mushrooms that much. It's got this perfect balance between lots of healthy options for the foodies, millennials, health nuts amount us and enough traditional options for the baby boomers and others we all know and love a good pancake or a eggs with toast. I have to admit the first time they served me a frittata with salad on it, I was skeptical but I'll definitely join my friends and family at First Watch any morning I'm not sleeping in ;). Highly recommend getting there early or getting in the waitlist opposed to just walking in. This place is frequently packed out. read more

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Crowded, sunny, restaurant that offers breakfasts and lunches that you are "right" to eat. Each offering is special with fresh ingredients prepared in tasty combinations. A comfortable restaurant for talking and eating. When you leave, you remember the yummy meal you just had. read more

This is one of our favorite breakfast places! I try something new every time and it's always very tasty. The juices are excellent as well!

The day was absolutely packed when my friend and I checked-in. This shows that First Watch has definitely something to offer. Although, I wasn't impressed with the breakfast that I ordered. The classic breakfast didn't offer me much (and I've had some spectacular classic breakfasts!) In spite of this, I'm hoping to be back and give First Watch a second chance. Specially because the service is really good. read more

I love this place so much. I have never had a bad meal. I love the healthy options! The specials are always amazing.

All of my food was very delicious, very good brunch atmosphere, all the staff was splendid read more

First Watch - Holey donuts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Came here to meet a friend closer to the Brookfield area for convenience and chose this spot after doing some Yelp/Google research. The coffee was delicious and I loved that they left a whole carafe at each table that ordered coffee - could really get my Sunday morning caffeine buzz going with no interruptions. Really liked the variety offered on the menu (one of the reasons I selected this spot) but I'm a sucker for anything smoked salmon so I obviously ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict. Was not a fan of the ciabatta at all- just kind of tasted like something you'd get at like a Subway or Quiznos type place. Cold, bland, super generic. The rest of the dish was decent in flavor but just rather ordinary and unfortunately the bread detracted from the dish. Overall I may have just ordered incorrectly - but at present I'm not dying to go to this spot again. read more