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    3.6 (99 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Sally B.

    A great brunch spot. The server was friendly in this very busy Sunday morning. The fresh juices are delicious. Had the Kale Tonic. Yummy! Tried the Power Bowl (Coconut milk chia seed pudding. fresh bananas and berries, mixed berry compote, housemade granola with almonds and our grain artisan toast with almond butter and Maldon sea salt.) but although it was beautiful, it tasted off. The Florentine Eggs Benedict came with slices of avocado & tomato and spinach. The poached eggs were running faster than Usain Bolt. (See video) My spouse had the Tri-Fecta and enjoyed it though the bacon was super crisp. Got the dish with pancakes & maple syrup.

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Jonathan C.

    This was my first time coming to this location and it was great! Although the place was slammed we had excellent speed of service. Our waitress did an amazing job with our large party, handled it like a pro! The atmosphere was nice as they have plenty of natural light coming in. We ordered a variety of orders and everything looked great! I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict and they were cooked well. The hollendaise lacked some flavor and they definitely skimped on the smoked salmon but overall it was great. I would definitely come back and order a heartier dish.

    Heather H.

    Birthday brunch done right at First Watch Great service and we were seated pretty quickly thanks to the super easy check-in option on their app--always a win. I kicked things off with the Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee and it was creamy, perfectly sweet, and the ideal start to brunch. For my meal, I ordered the Market Hash with over-medium eggs on top of fresh, seasoned potatoes, cremini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted mozzarella, and herbed goat cheese. Every bite was savory, comforting, and absolutely delicious. My husband went with the Roast Beef & Havarti Sandwich, and that combo does not disappoint. The lemony dressing on the arugula paired so well with the horseradish sauce, and I couldn't get enough of that Parmesan-crusted bread. And don't leave without ordering the Million Dollar Bacon--the perfect sweet, salty, and spicy bite that truly lives up to the hype. If you're in the Harbison area, this is a fantastic spot for brunch, especially if you're celebrating something special

    Kelsie K.

    I'm no stranger to the First Watch chain and this location was just as good as the rest! I love coming in the fall for their seasonal pumpkin menu. You can't go wrong with the pumpkin pancakes or the pumpkin donuts! The patio is covered and heated and dog friendly!! Overall good experience, they were quite busy on a Monday, but it was a holiday. We had great service!

    Million Dollar Bacon
    Aminah C.

    I was exited to I take my husband and my parents to first watch, mainly because they're slow to try new restaurants. I'd eaten at a first watch some years ago in NC. We visited about an hour before closing and the restaurant was almost empty. We were sat right away. The kitchen staff were singing and seemed happy to be at work. Because the restaurant was completely empty, we didn't mind at all. The atmosphere is open and bright and very welcoming. After ordering, our beverages and food arrived quickly and immediately everyone was happy with their selections. Personally, I had the Floridian French toast and the million dollar bacon. The French toast wasn't terrible, but I wouldn't order it should I dine at first watch again. The bacon however was AMAZING. I would recommend it over and over again. Everyone else in group ordered a variety of different pancakes. They're extremely large and packed with flavor. If you're in the area, I would definitely give first watch a try. Enjoy!

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    Spencer V.

    I would have to say I love this location. I actually came with a friend to colombia for my birthday and since I had a BOGO buy 1 get one free I decided I haven't tried this place out so why not. And I loved it. And you know the interesting thing is.The one in Augusta is incredibly busy but the one in Columbia wasn't busy at all. And I want to say personally I Loved the lavender French toast. The biscuits and gravy are the best part , especially since I'm not a big fan of pork. The ambiance here was so calm and serene. Usually on saturdays is bustling but it was just calm. I recommend First Watch If you haven't tried it yet but I would recommend get there as early as possible.It will get busy.

    Italian Omelet, cheese grits, Belgian Waffles
    CoKoa C.

    The food was light and not heavy. Less sugar. The ambiance was warm and inviting. The service was attentive

    Eggs Benedict (the no meat kind)
    Latonya J.

    I was unaware there was a 1st watch now in the Columbia area. I had a decent experience a few months ago at the Charlotte location so I was expecting nothing short of a good time. I ordered the Florentine eggs Benedict, incase I got it wrong, it was the one that has no meat. Avocado, egg, and spinach. The sauce was very bland but they have salt and pepper on the table (Thank God) The presentation of the food was picture perfect! The wait staff was friendly and patient. People around me was ordering juices and I am looking forward to returning and trying out more of the menu.

    Bacon, egg, and potatoes.

    Service is slow too much snippy from the waitress for another waitress. It took 20 minutes for somebody to come over and just take an order horrible. We'll go there anymore. Bacon was very oily. I scrambled eggs was cold. I think I can tell you is that the toast was just fine.

    Chicken pesto quinoa
    Kayla P.

    My food was delicious, so there was no issue with taste. FW hasn't missed at any of their location. I ordered the chicken pesto quinoa. It's my favorite dish there but I felt this time there was little chicken on it. My kale juice was fine. The restaurant was busy and we did have a little wait but they had seating outside and in the entry.

    Excellent

    The food was amazing and the service was excellent!!! Our server Justin was so wonderful, attentive and knowledgeable. This was our first time here but definitely will not be our last!!!

    Shrimp and grits (summer menu)
    Crystal J.

    First visit here and was impressed overall. Location is located off busy Harbison in a shopping center. Parking can be tricky depending on the time of day. Restaurant is clean and has an open kitchen design where you can see in. Service was prompt and attentive. Food was okay. I had the shrimp and grits and it was meh. The cornbread appetizer was very good. My husband really enjoyed his waffle and breakfast foods. The watermelon drink was not to my liking. I would not recommend unless you really love watermelon. The mixture was just off for us. Being gluten free, I would like to see additional options added to the menu.

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    Ann Marie did a wonderful job. She helped decide what to order from the menu. She has a great personality and provided great service!!!

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    Had breakfast this morning, it was delicious. Belgian waffle was light a fluffy.Server was very friendly.

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    One of the best meal my family and I have had in a while. Definitely worth every penny and we look forward to coming back.

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    Annmarie is a delightful server... attentive and friendly, and the lemon ricotta pancakes are delicious!

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    we loved our brunch. food and menu is awesome. staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. we will definitely be back!

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