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    First Watch

    3.7 (92 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Honey bacon, brussel sprouts hash
    Doug R.

    Three stars is Okay. This visit was a mix of good and not good enough. The breakfast taco rock! Our breakfast companions rock! That is the end of the good news. The honey bacon, brussel sprouts hash ... not so much. When it arrived, the cheese was already a congealed lump. The brussel sprouts were waaay overcooked and a limp disappointment. It was necessary to use a knife to cut the lump into bite size pieces. The decaf was hot, but the pitcher did not hold enough to fill two mugs; more please. At the same moment we requested napkins, which did not arrive with the refilled pitcher of decaf. Ask again for napkins. The handle to the front door is mega loose; at least 3/8ths of an inch of slop/wobble. We requested outside seating and were seated at a wholly unusable table. The table top was loose on the pedestal and rocked up:down more than an inch and could easily rotate 6-8 inches in either direction. Will I return? Yes, but not to this location.

    My half eating food that I didn't eat SMH
    Chantelle A.

    If I could give this place negative stars, I would! I came in here and ordered a breakfast, and when I ordered it and picked it up, it looked like somebody had half eating it and was missing all my extra additives to the breakfast I paid for. Horrible!!!!!! Like that's how yall pack food to go. So disappointing. When I called, someone picked up the phone and then proceeded to hang up on me, so I had to call again and then proceed to drive back up. Once I got there, the manager, with her lack of empathy, acted like it was normal ........ done and done!!!!!! DONE!

    Trifecta with Belgian waffle and chicken sausage
    Donne S.

    One of my favorite places to grab breakfast on a Sunday morning. Food and service is always great!

    Heavy cream for coffee
    Meni J.

    I was invited for a return visit and did so via takeout 10/13. Many condiments we needed were not included. We had the traditional with chicken sausage, which was a tasty alternative to pork. I was pleasantly surprised by the broccoli cheddar soup and roast beef w/ horseradish; both very good. The turkey burger tasted like a frozen patty and didn't have good flavor or texture. I also visited 10/21. I ordered the traditional and trifecta with scrambled eggs. The cook made the eggs incorrectly and rather than correcting the order, he/she chose to chop up two over easy eggs and present them as scrambled. I notified the server at the hostess stand and she said she would inform the manager. I didn't have time for the order to be remade. All in all, nice people but I have never had a smooth service at this location.

    PESTO CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL
    Marie V.

    First Watch is my favorite brunch spot in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. Their PESTO CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL is nutrient-dense and delicious! The quinoa was cooked just right. It had a unique texture and nutty flavor. Mixed with the right amount kale, shredded carrots and tangy, sweet, roasted tomatoes topped with sliced chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, and Feta cheese equals a well-balanced meal in a bowl. And for beverage I had a glass of kale tonic juice which was simply refreshing! Dined in with hubby on 9/17/22

    Fantastic lunch
    Sandra H.

    Always dependable for excellent food and service. Today I got the eggs Benedict with salmon and dressed greens. What a huge portion! How they perfect their consistency perfect eggs, I don't know. The greens are so fresh and dressed with just the right amount of dressing.

    Breakfast tacos
    Carlos S.

    We've always enjoyed First Watch. We've eaten at this franchise in San Diego, Kansas City and Ohio and it's always excellent. The breakfast foods are a bit more creative than what you'll find in similar places and they're always tasty and plenty. This time around we ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine and the Breakfast Tacos and they were all excellent. Their coffee, which at one point was awful and tasted more like chicory is good again (thanks, guys). The prices are competitive and the service is always great even when they are busy. They don't take reservations, but they use the NoWait app which is integrated with Yelp*. It allows you to call ahead and place your name on the list. Once they're ready for you they text you. Simple and very convenient.

    Elote Hash (Seasonal Special) - potatoes, corn, chorizo, two eggs any style, cotija. Yum!

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    We love First Watch. They have a varied menu and use fresh Ingredients. The staff is friendly. We eat there very often.

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    Imagine driving to Cincinnati ahead of the incoming snowstorm, ready for a fun coffee shop, because…read moremy sister is basically a coffee shop snob. We go across town (at least 20 minutes), hopes high and taste buds ready, only to land at this spot and find the energy a little more "BLAH" than "CAFFEEINE PARTY." I'm all about giving new to me places a chance, so I let them know I was from out of town, expecting an enthusiastic welcome or at least a menu breakdown. Instead, I got about as much excitement as a decaf espresso shot. I was this close to skipping the order altogether, but my inner self said keep going. The baristas making the drinks were great, and the space itself is roomy enough for laptop warriors or a catch-up with pals. The drinks, though, didn't have me doing cartwheels, but hey, maybe it was just an off day for my taste buds. I can't begin to remember the name of my drink Would I go back? Probably not. Will our Cincinnati crew give it another shot? Also unlikely. But hey, if you're nearby and feeling adventurous, maybe you'll catch them on a day when the energy is as strong as their coffee. Every coffee run has its own story, and this one just leaned a little more decaf than drama.

    My new found favorite and it's on the west side!!! I have been frequenting this place for quite…read moresome time now. I tried their Caramel Macchiato, so satisfying and other specialty coffee concoctions! I'm always enjoying their coffee every sip of the way!! Great flavor with a smooth finish! Perfecto! White Oak coffee House has organic coffee for all those organic lovers out there! I will most definitely be back! A very happy place with wonderful people who have been very hospitable, every visit!

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