Been here three times. Wonderful each visit. Food is wonderful albeit a bit over priced. Wait can be a bit long if you wait until mid morning. But before 9am you can walk in. Also eating outside does not reduce service. They were very attentive. Loves dogs. Very pleasant environment to start if your morning. read more

A year ago I considered myself a regular there. Sadly, I left for college and can't go here as much as I'd like to. The hostesses & waiters are so welcoming & kind, & they always recognized me and tried to have conversations with me. I also love how they remodeled the restaurant-- it's set up change drastically a few years ago and I think it looks a lot cleaner & nicer. They also have a seasonal menu to change things up if that's what you're into. I personally stick to my lemon ricotta pancakes no matter the time of year-- they are delicious!! But, everything on the menu is probably delicious. Please go check this place out if you haven't, & give it another shot if you went a while ago & weren't really feeling it then-- you won't regret it!! read more

This place is very simple...which is a good thing! Very simple, wholesome, straightforward food. I usually order an omelet, which totally satisfies! The wait staff is very friendly and attentive, even with the otherwise chaotic scene! They handle it with easy...never have a seen a frazzled waitress! If you don't feel like cooking...this is the place to go! read more

We used the app. It was a 10 minute wait to get the table and 40 minutes to get the food. The shareable donuts came with the food. This place is very poorly run. read more

While the atmosphere of this chain restaurant is a bit "Dennys-ish", I can't say the menu is anything of the sort. I usually get the chickichanga (spelling?) and none of the Denny's or IHOPs I've been to has anything that can compare. There is usually a pretty long wait to be seated but there is coffee while you wait and once seated the food always comes quickly. read more

Quick and easy breakfast. I have never tried the lunch. This place screams simplicity and thats exactly what you get in your breakfast for a simple price. Love the skillets. Delicious potatoes. Just overall simple and good! read more

This place has some good high-quality and healthy options for breakfast and lunch. Unfortunately their menu item "100% fresh-squeezed juice" simply isn't so; it's processed by a supplier who ships it by truck from Florida. I spoke with the COO of this supplier and he tried to say that Florida oranges didn't taste as good as those from elsewhere, but I've had excellent fresh orange juice in Miami when it was squeezed on the premises so clearly something is being altered for the shipping process. read more

Food is decent but service is poor. We waited 45 minutes even though there were numerous tables available. Management of this location is horrible. It makes me want to stay away from First Watch in the future. Sad because other locations are nice. read more

The food was great. I highly recommend the lemon ricotta pancakes. The service was also very good.

I love this place! It's a perfect location to grab breakfast/brunch with friends in clayton! The wait on weekends can be a bit long but it's always well worth it! I've never had a meal here I haven't enjoyed and I've dined here many, many times. The wait staff is always kind and courteous while also being efficient and attentive. I love tall Paul and Dan! The inside of the restaurant was recently redone and looks great! It has a more modern feel now and they've even added a 'community table' where you can grab a bite if you don't want to wait for a private table. read more

Always had a strong meal at First Watch. The banana crunch pancakes were always delicious, although they got noticeably smaller throughout my four years of college in St. Louis. Regardless, while nothing unique or special about the place, it never failed to deliver a tasty breakfast or brunch in a friendly atmosphere. read more

Yummy pancakes and french toast. The omlettes are nothing to write home about but I love all the their pancakes and french toast selections. I used to go here every weekend when I lived in STL and I still miss it. read more

This review is not about the food because you should know that walking into a First Watch, you're going to get mediocre, chain breakfast food. This review is instead about the service. I've visited this particular First Watch a few times throughout the years but I don't think I truly appreciated the service until I returned back here after a 1-2 year hiatus. Service continues to remain phenomenal. The man at the front of the house (presumably an owner?) greets every patron with a sunny smile and offers you coffee if there is a wait. This jovial demeanor seems to be infectious: it spreads to the servers, cashiers, and ultimately, the customer. That alone means this First Watch will always make my day, regardless of the food! read more

I had the best experience yet! My servers name was Bailey and she was so nice and suggestive. Our food was perfect and everything was on time. Will definitely be coming back and asking for Bailey!!! read more

Excellent breakfast and the host and servers were all fantastic. Lots of space and large menu to make everyone happy with variety of food options read more

After seeing the RFT best of 2009 award for brunch, my g/f and I decided to check it out, (despite her having a bad experience previously). I'm normally not a big critic of atmosphere, and would take good food over ambiance/decor any day. But, it feels like you're eating in a bank. Oh wait, you are. Regardless, having been to Starbucks on Olive, for example, this sort of reinvention can work. It just doesn't here. (To be honest, it feels more like eating in a noisy cafeteria in southern Florida if I had to pin down the exact vibe). Service was slightly below average, perhaps, but nothing that affected our experience. As far as the food goes, it's at least average, maybe slightly better. There is more variety than at IHOP/Denny's, but the quality is about IHOP level. We split a Bacado omelet and French toast. The omelet was very good, and the potatoes most things come with were also good. The French toast was lacking any of the cinnamon flavor the menu described, had virtually no powdered sugar, and was mediocre overall. I've certainly had worse, but I don't see any reason to choose First Watch over any of the numerous other places out there serving breakfast/brunch. read more

We love getting up early on a weekend and heading to First Watch in Clayton. I see they are really expanding and building up other locations as well. They are always packed but it still works since you can always go sit on the other side of the restaurant at the café and be served right away. They're aren't a ton of vegan options but what they do have, is amazing. The veggie burger is one of the best I've ever had and the breakfast potatoes are always well-seasoned and have that perfect well-done crisp that you usually only get from home-cooked. I'm sure the pancakes are not vegan but my pregnant cravings have had me get those on occasion and the blueberry is phenomenal, so fresh and yummy. First Watch has never disappointed me. read more

I loved First Watch when I lived in St. Louis. I usually went to the Kirkwood location and never had a bad meal. On a trip back this weekend, the hubs and I went to the Clayton location and were just underwhelmed with the whole experience. The wait wasn't bad (25 min), but we watched the busser clear off our table, then we were seated when there were still giant crumbs left on the table. Everything seemed to be a little dirty and sticky, like a greasy diner. The memories of First Watch I had were that everything was clean and fresh, but I didn't have that experience here. The hubs and I left satisfied with our food, but not blown away by anything, and not having a strong desire to return next time we're in town. read more

Fast, fresh, friendly. Massive line on Sat/Sun, but worthy as a great value breakfast spot with super service. For that, it's a 9/10. If you want a more unique and funky breakfast, try Half & Half nearby. read more

From the outside, First Watch looks like a bank. Plus, who names a breakfast establishment First Watch? It sounds like it should be on a harbor or something. Egg Harbor maybe. Anyways, good pancakes, good oatmeal, good sides. Busy on the weekends. Get there early. Pretty much one of the only decent breakfast places in St. Louis. read more

common brunch chain, sorta reliable when you can't find anything else unique (particularly stl doesn't seem that big into specialty breakfast). does have a lineup on the weekend. I'd rather go here than IHOP read more

I can't decide what I like more: the incredible service or the yummy food. As a regular, when I walk in, I am greeted most of the time by name, and am always treated like a friend when I walk through to the table. I genuinely am happy to see the staff smiling back at me. Then, there is the food. The fastest food ever! It is always fresh, warm and delicious. I really can't say enough good things about this place. #BajaTurkeyBurgerForever read more

I'm not a big fan of this place. I came here for brunch on the weekend and ended up waiting a long time for a table of 2 only to receive a mediocre omelette and service. Because of all the hype, I had much higher expectations. I would not come back. read more

Always love going to first watch for a relaxing breakfast. The fresh fruit crepes are my favorite! The staff is very friendly and accommodating at this location! read more

Favorite breakfast and lunch spot when traveling to Clayton on business. Great service and food served promptly. Love their avocado toast, bowls with quinoa also yummy. I'm not a huge fan of their coffee but I'll let this slide. On my last trip - last week - I left my phone in the bathroom. After a mild panic attack after realizing this on the plane - my husband called the restaurant. The manager, Cassandra S. already had my phone and kindly offered to ship it back-no problem and at no charge, overnight! Her understanding and sense of urgency is so appreciated! First Watch is tops on our list and the very friendly folks in Clayton will continue to see me regularly! Thank you! read more

I guess I would give it 2.5 stars, but I just can't bring myself to round up to 3. We go here all the time because it is close to home and easy to get in and out of. The service is always 5 star - nice young servers who don't seem terribly hungover, very friendly and attentive, and quick with everything. Rambunctious children are welcome and can be isolated in a back room. Decent, clean dining areas and nice restrooms. The food bothers me for two reasons - the bacon is thin and overcooked - I think they must oven bake it because it just tastes like bacon grease. The coffee sucks too. It is weak and tastes like paper. If they would upgrade their bacon and their coffee, this would be a top-notch breakfast joint. read more

Awesome restaurant. Only reason for three stars is they do not have gluten free bread! What place that serves eggs does not have gluten free bread as an option! It's 2016! Please add this option so I can rate you the 5 stars that you deserve. The Shack serves gluten free options. read more

Love this place. I got the Floridian french toast. It was almost to pretty to eat. Fresh fruit on top. It was amazing. We had great service too. read more

First Watch - Floridian French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

We love First Watch! We come quite often, and we're always impressed with the service and food. The atmosphere is very hipster-y, which, as millennials, we truly enjoy. The waffles are light and fluffy, and they have some of the best orange juice we've tasted. I recommend using the NoWait app, so you don't have to stand in line on a weekend morning! read more

CREPEGGS!!! I'm not sure if this is an original or not, but this is the first I've ever heard of them, and they are dee-lish! My girlfriend loved her omelet as well. Good juice, good service, comfy seats.. and you'd never suspect it by the generic-looking brick facade... read more

Nice place for a breakfast. We had to wait a little (10 minutes) for a table but it was a Saturday. Prices are reasonable and they have a wide variety of choices including healthy options. The servers were younger and very friendly. Definitely something I'd go back to. read more

Such a wonderful place for a daytime meal. There is a lot of variety in the menu. I got the fruit Crepe and it was phenomenal. So are their fresh made muffins. Yum! We sat outside and it was a beautiful day. Very peaceful environment. Our waitress was nice. Did nothing wrong. Seemed a little distracted. But stil, a great experience. i will be back. read more

Always a good bet for us when one wants lunch and the other wants breakfast. Today's service was friendly and prompt and our wait munch shorter than the projected 15-20 minutes. We have been and will continue to be repeat customers! read more

I loved breakfast here. The place was packed, but I didn't mind waiting. The food was fresh, hot, well prepared and tasty. I really enjoyed it. read more

On weekends they are notorious liars, they give you estimated wait time that is at least half of the real, which they have to know based on the previous experiences. This is the way they hook you and waste your time. My tip is zero. read more

Don't tell people a 30 minute wait when you actually have an hour wait. Food is over rated. Go to Original Pancake House. Worth the wait.

The food was good. We were seated immediately, but the service was very slow and our waiter was not very attentive. The restaurant was packed, but that does not excuse the fact that we waited 45 minutes for our breakfast. I ordered the oatmeal and I would order it again, if we return. read more

Great place for a business breakfast because the servers are attentive and polite, food orders are always accurate, and you can get in and out in an hour or less. I probably go to a breakfast meeting here at least twice a month. My favorite part about the experience is that they leave a full pot of coffee and full pitcher of water at your table. My regular order is the Power Wrap, although I sometimes spring for the Eggs Benedict or Pancakes if I feel like I deserve the calories. The food is not bad at all, but nothing special either. In other words, I don't like to come here on weekends. On weekends the wait for a table can be ridiculous, and in reality the food is not all that much better than a Denny's. read more

I was visiting a friend in St. Louis and she took me here for breakfast. Waited about 15 minutes for a table. I got oatmeal, fruit, and potatoes. Potatoes were delicious. Coffee was good. But the best part was my server, EB. She was really friendly, and definitely gave some great suggestions to me and my friend. And even though they were busy she never made us feel rushed. If I'm ever in town again, I will be coming back (and hoping she still works there!). read more

Solid reliable breakfast and lunch!very good food but underwhelming coffee. French toast consistently good and omelets do not disappoint. Coffee upgrade desperately needed. read more