I went to First Watch for the first time over the weekend and loved it! I wish I had gone sooner! The menu options are waay better than Bob Evans or Scrambler Marie's. They offer gluten free options as well a whole food options. I ate the Tri-fecta with French Toast and Chicken sausage and was VERY pleased. Our server (Cassie I think is her name) was really sweet and attentive. I will definitely be back. read more

We love First Watch. Everything is so fresh and always tastes so good! I've yet to eat something I haven't liked. And I absolutely love their iced coffee. Service is always great and even when it's been busy the wait time has never been too long. Funny thing is we hadn't tried this First Watch until after visiting my boyfriends family in Tennessee and taking his mom out for brunch one morning. I wish we had checked the place out sooner. read more

The wait was long but it was worth it. The food was amazing however I did not like that it came out in a couple different orders, everyone was eating at different times. Other than that everything was good- no complaints with the good. read more

Enjoyed their food and service was great. I had their floridian french toast and it was amazing. I'm from out of town and will make this a go to place next time I'm back in Ohio! read more

We used to LOVE this place until we got this S.l.o.w waitress every single time we went go there! She messes up the order every time and would invariably miss out atleast one thing from the order! And oh..good luck waiting for your check! The food is great and other waitresses are great! read more

The one time I went it was okay. I didn't like their pancakes that much but overall they were very good

I've been a frequent customer here for about a year now. I go once a week with my family and sometimes we have 7-10 people and somehow they always find us a spot to sit within a reasonable amount of time. There isn't much seating because it's a small joint but it doesn't stop them from accommodating us which is fantastic. The food is excellent, there have been things I'm not crazy about but it's more a matter of opinion and not because the dish isn't delicious. I'm a fan of the Chickenchanga and avocado toast. They have a good variety on the menu from a full fledged breakfast or lunch to a brunch snack with your coffee just to pass the time while you read a paper. Staff is personable and is typically willing to go above and beyond to deliver hot food in a timely manor. Only one time during my visit did it take a slightly extended amount of time to get my meal and only because they were training new staff. Even with that fact there was still excellent execution of customer service. The one downside is that it can be a wait initially on the weekends because it's a pretty popular place, which isn't really a down side at all. If it's popular it's only because it's delicious. read more

Love this place for breakfast/brunch. They have a seasonal menu that changes. Right now my absolute favorite thing on the seasonal menu is the cinnamon role waffle. It comes with this amazing cinnamon maple syrup. I've literally had it 3 times in a row when we've come here. Can't wait to see the new selections! read more

Not a bad menu. Good service, clean, open locations (I have been to two different locations). This isn't a place I would go out of my way to eat at but it's good. Had the Avocado Toast and it was yummy. read more

restaurant is good, server is top notch, food is good but at this location the food is just OK. read more

First Watch - it supposed to be eggs Benedict.... disappointed ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We had takeout and the food was excellent. We had the Hacienda Hash, Farmhouse Hash, million dollar bacon which was like dessert, and all of it was delicious. The Morning Meditation drink was fantastic. read more

Really enjoy this place. Not sure how I've missed this place. Thought I'd been here before. Had a friend recommend it for brunch one day. Since then I have added it to the family weekend rotation. They use a texting for long waits. read more

I liked this chain better when they first opened. Now they are serving "up scale" breakfast and lunch with prices to match. Food is o.k. But over priced. read more

I love this place! Friendly, fast service, will customize anything. Decent prices, I don't feel like I've been robbed for breakfast. They sub egg whites for free which Scramblers and Bob Evans don't do. The food is very consistent, I've literally been there Over 100x and sent food back once. And great location! If their coffee was a smidgen better I'd up them to the never seen 6 stars!!! :-) read more

Power Wrap and protein omelette. They are definitely the healthy choices. It is just the right size for a light breakfast. The power wrap comes with a fruit bowl and the omelette comes with toast. Quick and easy. read more

Love First Watch! Every time we go the food is amazing and the staff is prompt. It's perfect!

Love the Tri-Fecta breakfast! The best grits ever!! Also love juice drinks. Service is always first rate and friendly. Wish they were open longer. read more

This place has great food and awesome service, but just know that you'll have to wait a half hour minimum if you go on a Saturday or Sunday. If it's nice out you get get a free mini coffee and sit outside or walk over to Kohls and shop. read more

My friend and I meet for breafast/lunch about once a month and this is our favorite place to go. It's been 3 months since we've been able to meet and since our last visit, they've done a complete remodel inside. It feels updated and more modern. They even have new silverware and coffee mugs! Nice! The food & service were also very good. It was another great experience at our favorite place! read more

My favorite place for brunch. Delicious pancakes. Very friendly staff. It's always a pleasure to visit this place. Great job guys!

My husband and I have been going to First Watch since we moved here 8 years ago. I have no idea why I'm just now writing my review. For what it is, a chain restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch, First Watch is very good. They are consistent. The service is always fast and friendly, and the food is always tasty and hot. No matter what time you arrive, especially on the weekends, expect a wait, but tables turn quickly. The price is right, and a meal is on them during your birthday month if you join the loyalty program. I've been to First Watch over 100 times and will keep going back. I recommend!! read more

I came here from out of town with family and everyone enjoyed their meal. The kids loved their chocolate pancakes and all the adults had no complaints! It was great being put on the wait list in advance via Yelp and we were seated right away! I recommend the farmhouse skillet read more

I have been to this breakfast restaurant before once. There is other choices in this area with similar set up, are not as efficient or clean cut. The service is efficient and the food comes out fresh. The Greek fetish Omelette, I know I am partial on feta cheese, but it is done well for feta cheese lovers. I got the Pecan Salad, it was mixed with romaine lettuce, pecans, avocado, and bacon with mustard dijon dressing on top. It could of used less bacon since it overwhelmed the whole salad. Friendly, patient and efficient staff. This is my choice from four other nearby in the area. read more

My wife and I have been coming here every Sunday since May17. We've always have had excellent service and wonderful meals. I love the Chicichanga and the Market Skillet. My wife loves the eggs Benedict. I recommend using the NoWait app, as the waiting area is cramped, and you can do your waiting in the comfort of your own home. read more

What a pleasant surprise had eggs Benedict yesterday and eggs sausage potatoes today. Everything was A+ in fact the place was jumping. Prices are right. A must place for breakfast & lunch. read more

Alway a good decision to go here and most of Columbus thinks so too because it's always busy. The wait staff has always been friendly and food is always great! read more

First Watch is my go to breakfast spot on the weekends. They have such a great variety of choices, but my favorite option is always the pancakes. They have so many different pancake combinations, but my favorite is the cheddar and bacon pancake. It sounds weird, but it's the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and salty and I love it. They also have really good omelets and they always have fresh fruit for when I want something lighter. I love meeting with friends here on Saturday and Sunday mornings(just make sure you make it before the church crowd on Sundays). read more

The food was fresh and tasty. A foodie would enjoy. I had the egg white omelet the with mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with wheat toast (added avocado on the side). Only issues were the server forgot the cibatta bread side and dropped one of the fruit cups. read more

Got here 30 minutes ago. The guy calls my party out while talking to another customer. Me and my party approaches the counter, after speaking with the customer. The host grabs 2 menus, turns around and just walks to the table. Bewildered as we are, not knowing if we are to follow. We follow. The waiter sets the menus on a table and is walking away from it before we even go there. We wait 10 mins before we are finally asked if we were thirsty. I was are unconscious from dehydration by now! read more

I been here for the breakfast this morning, I like the pancakes it's delicious and is big also I ordered avocado toast, it's in small quantity but good. I see my friend ordered sown wrap and he couldn't eat it cuz of some odor also other friend ordered same avocado toast and he liked it thigh it small. I guess I got there in proper time so no waiting for me but I see people waiting after me. Overall is positive experience. read more

Breakfast items cooked as ordered and all tasted really good. Food was definitely 4+ stars, but the service was a bit lackluster. It wasn't that busy, as we sat right down upon arrival, but minimal attention was given by our server. I still gave a 20%+ tip, but would have expected a bit more service. We'll be back in the future and see what happens next time. read more

I found my new favorite breakfast spot! The food is fresh and delicious; I had the BLT Benedict, which was generously topped with arugula, tomato, and avocado, and served with very fresh, seasonal fruit. My only complaint is that they do not serve cups of coffee - they serve pots, which is a good value if you're sharing, but a little pricey if you just want one cup. read more

Visiting from out of town and decided to try something other than Bob Evans. Excellent food and customer service! So glad we ran into this place If you're in their heck of the woods this is the place for breakfast or lunch! read more

As usual the food is good. I had a Vegged Out Egg-White omelet with mixed greens and bacon on the side - no, I am not a vegetarian. The service was a little slow today. Still, you can't go wrong with First Watch. read more

Loved the food here. Down side is long waits on weekends. My server Spencer was amazing and had the best personality and great recommendations. Try going at slower times. read more

Great breakfast with delicious foods (strawberry Jam) but wait is decently long. Would recommend to people who aren't in a rush and don't mind the wait. read more

I keep going here for a Saturday brunch, breakfast tastes amazing, interesting menu. friendly staff . clean place.

We got right in and the waiter was very attentive. The place could have been cleaner. The food came out in a reasonable time frame. The eggs were done well. The French toast was excellent. The pancakes were average. The toast is whole grain and thick so it was hard to eat with over easy eggs. It is a bit pricey for breakfast. Overall worth checking out. read more

We new there would be a wait but this was a rediculous amount of time. There were 10 tables empty and two hostesses that did little to help out the severely understaffed wait staff. Mind you the kit check kitchen moved at a snail's pace with no sense of urgency for the wait staff or customers. Never again. read more

Just down the street from me and I've only been twice. It gets very busy, so enjoy if you manage to get in at an off-time without the hustle and bustle. Great breakfast food, I've actually had a different thing both times I've gone which for me is rare to find multiple things I'd try/eat. We'll definitely go again, I just wish we were morning people and could manage to make it out more often. It's decently priced, so definitely a great place to go. They have accommodated my picky toddler's appetite and made sure we could order individual items for her. It's also decently priced, so definitely a great place to go. read more