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    First Watch

    4.1 (382 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Traditional Breakfast
    J M.

    I was a little disappointed on this visit. I had the traditional breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast. Everything was fine, but the eggs seemed bland and the bacon tasted a little greasy. Service was below my expectations, even though the place was not busy at all. Server didn't check on me often enough for drink refills.

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    Cindi W.

    We are in town for a baseball tournament here in Cary and we stopped for breakfast yesterday. There is great outdoor seating and our server Ally (sp) was very responsive. One of our guests is gluten free and we learned that even the gluten free menu items could not be guaranteed. I guess that is normal for restaurants. Otherwise we had a great experience

    Burned Turkey Sausage with my child's breakfast. Why would you even serve someone this?

    My child was given burned, overcooked turkey sausage with her breakfast. When I originally asked about it, a server laughed. Later, another more understanding server apologized.

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    Angela Z.

    I came here on a Sunday morning. The place was pretty busy. I got a fall item: maple breakfast croissant but it was way too sweet, I felt like the apricot jam overpowered the ingredients too much. The iced coffee was also way watered down and way too much milk, as you can see in the picture. The ambience was fun and energetic but the food was just mediocre.

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    Virginia B.

    Three adults and one two year old came here for a late breakfast on Friday. We were seated quickly and our server was quick to come get drink orders. Right now they have two menus. The regular one and a fall one. Two of us ordered from the regular menu and one had Brussel sprouts and egg dish. She said it was very salty but not to the point she couldn't eat it. We were surprised at the amount of food on the kids plate, especially the fruit . I had an omelette with bacon, cheese and avocado. It came with a salad and toast. It was good but didn't have much bacon...lots of cheese and avocado. A pitcher of water and coffee was left at the table so that was nice. The place was clean and tables were cleaned quickly after customers left. A modern country feel... They had a covered patio but it was raining so everyone was inside. A nice atmosphere and good food.

    Tomato basil soup
    Christine W.

    Coffee tasted good and the price was fairly reasonable! Combos are well worth the value. I've had mostly good service at this location. Can be fairly crowded on weekends, but the wait is never too long.

    Parma Hash
    Xenia C.

    Arrived shortly after 10am for Sunday breakfast and we were seated almost immediately. The dining area was packed and there were also people dining outside. Once we left (around 11:45am) a wait and line had formed so early arrival is recommended. Our server got to us pretty quickly and she was great about answering my questions as I'd never eaten at any First Watch before. I enjoyed the Parma hash (no mushrooms) and put my eggs on the side. The hash was delicious and reminded me of a sausage pizza (which I love) I will say I am very picky with eggs and surprisingly I ate them all (and I usually dislike when the cheese is on top of the eggs vs. being mixed/scrambled in). I even liked the jam provided as I usually prefer grape. This experience will definitely have me considering First Watch more often for breakfast and lunch!

    Bambi S.

    Was in town for services at a dealership and decided to kill some time and get brunch. I was seated immediately. When I walked in it was a little too cold for my liking so I decided to sit outside. And I'm glad I did. It was a nice warm but breezy day. My waiter, Casey, was amazing. I ordered and served promptly. To my surprise, the food was hot. I ordered the breakfast tacos and fruit and they were so delicious. The food was seasoned perfectly and very flavorful. The fruit was cold and sweet. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a nice, chill brunch vibe.

    Breakfast tacos!!
    Chandra J.

    I've loved First Watch since I first went in Phoenix years ago. I was so glad to go today as it's been a couple of years since I've gone. Met up with a group after church and really enjoyed the food and the service. Our server was very nice and helpful. I could not decide what I wanted, so jumped and decided on the breakfast tacos. The server swayed me to get the potatoes versus the beans and I am so glad I did! The potatoes were very yummy, but a little salty. However, the tacos that were stuffed with avocado, chorizo, cheese, chicken, and Pico de gallo. Wow! And wow again! I've been missing these for the classic breakfasts for so long! I would recommended the tacos hands down! So full of flavor! I added some cholula for heat and it made all of the ingredients pop! Would recommend First Watch hands down as a go-to breakfast spot!

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    I eat at First Watch in Raleigh at Capital Boulevard and Old Wake Forest Toad. THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS!!! The servers are great! TRY IT!!!

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    This has become my favorite place for breakfast! Food selections and service is great.

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    Crema Coffee & Bakery

    Crema Coffee & Bakery

    4.4
    (321 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    With the weather sitting in that perfect sweet spot before the North Carolina summer heat takes…read moreover, I grabbed a seat outside and settled in with an Iced Vanilla Latte and one of Crema's famous Cragels filled with cream cheese. The latte was smooth, refreshing, and perfectly balanced--not overly sweet, just enough vanilla to complement the coffee. The Cragel was every bit as delicious as its reputation suggests: warm, chewy, flaky, and generously filled with cream cheese. A perfect coffee, a scrumptious Cragel, and ideal patio weather--what more could you ask for? This is exactly the kind of local gem that keeps me coming back.

    I'm not sure if I would come back here. I'm sure if I came on a non busy day and not peak time it…read morewould have been a better experience. It was very crowded there's not a lot of seating inside, they do have outside sitting. I did like how the inside looked and they had their pastries out front. I couldn't tell what to order and spent a few minutes trying to figure the menu out without getting overstimulated by the time I could even think about asking questions they had a really big line. I ended up ordering a medium cappuccino which I know see from other reviews that my disappointment was not just me. we did get a waffle croissant thing which was not bad. It tasted stale. So it was a bit tougher and chewier or I'm not sure if that's how it was supposed to be ? I'm sure if it was fresh it would have been better. My daughter ended up getting a fruit smoothie and a hello kitty looking Madeline that was banana flavored she really liked that. There are no prices on the things that aren't at their coffee station area. I did ask the guy up front that it was my first time here and I wasn't sure what to get, he just stared at me. Didn't say anything. And then corrected me when I asked for the waffle thing. Soo.. there's that. So I guess come here if you know what you want. Or come during non less busy hours. We only came by because it was across the street from our therapy appointment. But left more disappointed.. and I spent $22 with tip. Not even sure what I paid for or the prices it all happened so fast. So go here don't go here. We will probably try another place.

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    Crema Coffee & Bakery
    Crema Coffee & Bakery
    Another coffee-themed display. Gives the place a bit of a rustic feel.

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    Another coffee-themed display. Gives the place a bit of a rustic feel.
    Thousand Hills Coffee

    Thousand Hills Coffee

    4.5
    (62 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    I fell in love with Thousand Hills the moment I walked in. The decor is so beautiful and there are…read moreso many comfy places to sit as well as tables inside and outside. It's located alongside the leasing office for the apartment complex. The service is great. There were two young ladies working and they were both friendly. I arrived around 4:30 on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and ordered a muffin and a decaf latte since it was so late (for me to drink caffeine). The cranberry lemon muffin was absolutely perfect, so much flavor, so fresh & moist. The Salted Brown Butter Latte was the best. From the first sip to the last drop, I loved it. I sat on a small section of a very comfortable couch with pillows and all. I later sat out front on one of the benches. They also have a patio seating out back. I can't wait to go back to Thousand Hills!!

    Thousand Hills Coffee is nested in a busy apartment complex. There's plenty of free parking…read moreavailable, though not all immediately by the entrance of the coffee shop. We went on a Saturday afternoon which probably did not help the cause, but there were only a couple of tables available, which luckily we snagged one. I opted for the maple brown sugar latte. I really liked the flavor of the brown sugar itself, though I wished the espresso notes would have cut through more. My preference is for stronger, more acidic tasting espresso though. Glad I was able to check this coffee shop out since it was on my list, but not sure it's one I will rush back to.

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    Side seating and working areas as well as access to outside seating, July 2024.
    Side seating and working areas as well as access to outside seating, July 2024.
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    One of the seating areas, July 2024.

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    One of the seating areas, July 2024.
    Milo’s Cafe

    Milo’s Cafe

    4.5
    (85 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    Today for my coffee shop Saturday's, I finally checked out Milo's Cafe and I loved it…read more I felt welcomed from the moment I walked in. Everyone that works there is so friendly. The beautiful lady that works there gave me their 2 menu's, the regular menu and the spring menu. They have so many options, from Crepes, to Paninis, to breakfast to lunch to dessert. I sat at a table for a few minutes to browse them. I decided on a hot Hazelnut Brown Sugar Latte and a slice of Banana Bread. Both sooo good!! My first sip of my latte and I was so happy. It's super cute inside of Milo's Cafe. Plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. Even the ladies room is super cute. I'll definitely be back.

    One of my favorite spots for lattes, quick breakfast, and a great Focaccia sandwich. I've been…read morevisiting for over a year now and love that they have seasonal menus! I've tried many items and the Ube Latte, salmon Focaccia, the Caesar Chicken Wrap are some of my faves. For the price you get a lot, the food is very filling! Great place to study or get some work done. I like the quiet of the morning. It is a busier street so be careful when parking, but overall great spot. Clean, good amount of seating and some couch areas too! The staff is very friendly and the service is great. I always look forward to coming in, def check it out.

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    Restroom area and part of back area, Feb 2026.
    Restroom area and part of back area, Feb 2026.
    Iced matcha latte and goat cheese toast
    Iced matcha latte and goat cheese toast
    Lots of flowers all around for the fall morning start. (Oct 2024)

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    Lots of flowers all around for the fall morning start. (Oct 2024)
    Tiger Sugar - Cary

    Tiger Sugar - Cary

    3.9
    (30 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I stopped by Tiger Sugar expecting to satisfy a bubble tea craving, but surprisingly, the star of…read morethe visit ended up being the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken. Freshly fried and incredibly crispy, each bite had that perfect crunch while still staying juicy on the inside. I originally ordered it with the Original powder, which added a savory, well-balanced seasoning that paired beautifully with the chicken. While I was enjoying that, one of the staff members suggested I try the Classic Pepper and Plum powder as well. I'm glad they did. The Classic Pepper brought a bold, aromatic kick, while the Plum powder added a subtle sweet-and-tangy twist that made the flavor profile even more addictive. Both seasonings were excellent in their own way, and it's honestly hard to pick a favorite. Definitely coming back to explore more of the menu.

    Usually have no complaints about this location, but recently had a less than stellar experience. We…read moreordered 2 drinks. There was only one person working out front, but it was a very slow Friday. Definitely shouldn't have taken as long as it did. We placed our order, we were then notified they ran out of oolong tea. At this point we had already waited close to 20 minutes for our drink so we decided to wait the extra 5-7 minutes for the tea to be finished. We ended up leaving the spot 34 minutes after placing our order. Used to come here once a week, but will probably avoid it for a while. There were a few other people who had issues with their order during the time we waited in the store too. A man waited 20 mins only for his order to not have been properly placed by the kiosk.

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    #1 most popular brown sugar boba milk!
    #1 most popular brown sugar boba milk!
    Tiger Sugar - Cary
    Tiger Sugar - Cary

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    Fount Coffee + Kitchen

    Fount Coffee + Kitchen

    4.6
    (482 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $

    Absolutely fantastic coffee shop. Clean, modern, and fun interior with plenty of seating options…read morefor all sorts of groups. There are tables inside and out (when the weather is good they even open the garage door so that it morphs into one large space), comfortable and ample seating, and even some fun multilevel bench style seats inside allowing for you to work, hang out with a small group, or even just quickly grab some coffee. The staff was friendly and service was prompt. The coffee options were plentiful, with options for whatever your preferences may be whether you're more of a coffee enthusiast looking for lighter roast to taste all the notes, or enjoy more flavored and decadent drinks. One thing that was an incredibly exciting surprise the last time I went were the whole beans they had for sale from Fritz Coffee (imported from Korea im pretty sure). I had to grab a bag despite them being a bit pricey as they were freshly roasted too (price was expected for something like that). A slight down point for me though was the food, got a couple chocolate chip cookies and they were very much not worth it. Overall though would highly recommend and will likely return, though do need to be careful of timings as there can be quite the rush due to high demand.

    Went to the Fount for breakfast because it was close my hotel. This must be one of the most popular…read morecoffee shops in the area because the line to the door or beyond the entire time I was there. I had the yogurt bowl and my customary black coffee. The yogurt was a large portion and was very good. Coffee was a little strong and bitter, probably designed to have additives rather than being drank black. Pairing with the yogurt made it taste a lot better though. Service was friendly and the prices were reasonable. It was a bit noisy inside, just because there were a lot of customers and everyone was talking. The store is clean and bright with a neat little riser on one side. My only complaint was that there were no refills. That's unusual for black, drip coffee.

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    Order here
    Iced vanilla oat milk latte
    Iced vanilla oat milk latte
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    Clean Eatz- Cary

    Clean Eatz- Cary

    3.3
    (36 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Came here recently with my wife to check it out, and we had an OK experience…read more First, I was very impressed by the selection of meals in the fridge! So many different options, and everything seemed pretty healthy. We opted to order something fresh and hot for this visit, though - I got the buffalo chicken wrap with steamed broccoli on the side, while my wife got the chicken pesto wrap. It took a while to prepare the food, so I'm not sure it'd be a great idea to come when it's busy, but I guess that means it's truly cooked fresh, right? Anyway, we brought it home and dug in. Honestly, my buffalo chicken wrap was pretty mediocre. Not the worst one I've ever had but I think I could buy something pretty similar in any grocery store. The steamed broccoli on the side was pretty gross - it was burnt and had no seasoning. My wife also thought her food was meh. I was honestly excited by this place, but I'm not sure it's tasty enough to revisit frequently. Overall, it was a little disappointing.

    I really love the mission behind Clean Eatz but importantly I wanted to shout out Tamyra at the…read moreCary location. She went out of her way to display exemplary customer service! She helped answer questions with a smile on her face, and turned what I thought would be a normal transaction into an experience! She was extremely kind and welcoming, and makes me want to come back in the future because of how kind and helpful she was! You can tell that this company goes out of their way and everything they do with their customer service, and Tamyra was a prime example of that! Oh and of course the food is delicious as always, wonderfully portioned and I always appreciate the macros that are displayed!

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    Clean Eatz- Cary
    Clean Eatz- Cary
    Clean Eatz- Cary

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