Table to 2 for breakfast We pulled into the shared parking lot and found a spot right in front. We entered and were greeted warmly. I said we wanted a table for two. I saw a lady waiting outside so I thought there might be a wait but we immediately led to a nice table near the open kitchen. I then looked up and saw they had outside seating. Our server, Julius, came by and we asked if we could move outside and he said no problem. He scooped up our menus and led us outside to the covered patio. Wifey ordered a coffee and initially I also ordered a coffee but then I asked if they had any specialty coffees. He informed me they did not have any hot options but showed me the iced choices on the menu. I quickly reviewed and ordered the Mint Mocha covered in Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips. The drinks came out quickly and that mocha was more than I expected but it was very good. Julius ran off after dropping off our drinks and when he returned we were ready with our food choices. I ordered the French Toast, minus the mixed berry compote that is included, and added a side of bacon. Wifey ordered "The Traditional"; 2 eggs, choice of meat, toast and seasoned potatoes. She chose the chicken apple sausage pattie which you don't usually see as a side option. I was sipping and sipping on my coffee and it was gone before the food arrived. The patio has a good open layout with overhead fans to keep the air moving. The food arrived quickly and we started digging in. My French Toast and bacon looked fresh and tasted delicious. The French toast was light and grilled to the right texture. Wifey loved her meal and said the chicken apple sausage was a good choice. Julius was working inside and outside the tables, but he did check on us a few times. He disappeared for a few minutes when we were ready to wrap up the bill but I didn't have to track him down. Overall a very good 1st visit to First Watch in Decatur. We will definitely have to return. read more

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I have tried several of their locations and gotten great service. I see that's how they roll. Nice hostess who sat me + my guest. A friendly, very pleasant server named Chidera took our order. It came out within 10 minutes. Coffee was delish. I ordered the smoked salmon and roasted vegetable frittata and greens which was superb, tasty!!! My guest ordered an egg & tomato omelette w/greens and loved it. Of course we did, nothing was left. Our server came back twice to make sure we were good. She has one of the nicest smiles. Ask for Chidera!!! Great job guys!!! Me, my guest ordered+ our bellies thank u. read more

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The food was fine. Nothing special, but still serviceable. It's the management and service that are ultimately lacking in this restaurant. It's clear that no one wants to be there, and the workers look unhappy to be there. It was about an hour wait once we ordered our food. An hour wait for 2 orders of pancakes is kind of ridiculous. And they forgot to give us utensils, and it looked like other tables did not have utensils. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not welcoming, and I definitely would never go back. read more

I needed a little treat after a hectic morning--and an even busier weekend. It was mid-morning on a Tuesday, and I figured, why not take myself out on a breakfast date? I'm not usually a breakfast person, but after two failed attempts at trying First Watch, this felt like the perfect time to finally give it a go. I got there at just the right moment--not too crowded, but clearly not in a rush to clean the tables either. I had my eye on a cozy corner spot, but the first table was dirty... and so was the second. So, I waited a bit. No big deal. My server took a little while to make it over, but honestly, that worked out--I was overwhelmed by the menu, especially the drink options! After some serious deliberation, I landed on the Morning Meditation drink, the Chicken Pesto Quinoa Power Bowl, and just one Carrot Cake & Pecan pancake (which turned out to be massive). I left so full, but so satisfied. Everything I ordered hit the spot. The bowl was flavorful, the pancake was indulgent, and the drink was light and refreshing. No complaints here. I don't know if this will become a regular spot--there were a lot of egg-heavy dishes, and I'm not big on eggs--but there's a decent variety, and I'm glad I finally got to try it. read more

First Watch - Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl, Carrot Cake & Pecan Waffle, Morning Meditation drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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The food was amazing! The service was really good. It's a cute spot, lots of seating available and in a great location. I really enjoyed it. read more

First Watch - Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

My friend signed onto the waitlist asking the hostess for a table for two noting that I was in a wheelchair. A few minutes after we were escorted to our table and I transferred into the bench seat and began reviewing a menu we were approached by the same hostess who asked us to move the wheelchair that was placed parallel to our table stating that it was a fire hazard. The table was located in the middle of the restaurant very close to the waitstaff entrance and exit to and from the kitchen. I fortunately have some ability to walk with assistance so I moved the chair into the cramped waiting area near the door and my friend assisted me back to the table. I absolutely understand a concern for patrons being able to exit a building during an emergency...fire or otherwise...but I have never been asked to remove my wheelchair to a distant location from my seat and wondered two things: why were we escorted to an unsuitable table for a wheelchair user and what would happen to my ability to exit the restaurant quickly and efficiently in event of an emergency. Though I have limited capability for walking, I would have never been able to move quickly enough to reach my chair and would potentially be essentially a human hazard. Perhaps a rethink of the organization of tables to accommodate mobility challenged patrons might be in order and in a way that considers everyone's safety. The food was good. I would eat here again. I would just prefer not to be treated as a potential hazard and separated from my vitally important assistive device. read more

This was a great experience and I would highly recommend that you try out this chain if you have the opportunity. The menu is diverse and interesting, with a variety of options for different tastes. The service was friendly and efficient. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and must say the eggs were perfectly cooked. The whites were just barely solid while the yolk was warm and yummy! I am already looking forward to another visit. read more

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I love this breakfast brunch or lunch ! Everything that I have tried was tasty and I don't think twice about breakfast anywhere else because they have what it takes for me. We will be back soon read more

First Watch has amazing breakfast. The atmosphere is calm and workers are super nice and attentive. I always get the Tri-fecta with pancakes 10/10. And don't forget those crispy breakfast potatoes!! read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I love breakfast food and this is one of my favorite spots for it. They always have good seasonal options on the menu that my husband usually orders and enjoys. But I almost always get the French toast because it's big, thick and delicious. They also have really good avocado toast. We always receive great service too. If you're going on a weekend, check in ahead online because the wait can be long. The bathrooms are always clean too. read more

First Watch - The French toast is big. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

In town for my daughter's surgery and we stopped by this fine establishment. We were greeted immediately and sat. I had the Shrimp and Grits and my wife had the blueberry pancakes with eggs and turkey sausage. The food as well as the ambiance was top tier. 10/10 read more

First Watch - Shrimp & Grits with a Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I stopped in for breakfast right at opening time, 7am. I ordered biscuits and turkey gravy. Food came quickly. I am normally an omelette girl, so this was a little out of my comfort zone and was pleasantly surprised. read more

The wait is ridiculous for To go orders. Uber n DoorDash here and still waiting must be one cook in kitchen. No greeting when you walk in the cashier barely wanted to help when I explained what I wanted. The world changing so fast this why people don't want to patronize these restaurants no more. Service horrible nobody cares and ppl look like they came off the street where this lady uniform. Very short tapered hair with blue sweater on came right from parking in kitchen bagging what wash your hands. read more

Never again! We have been to this location many times, today was terrible. We don't go for the service because it sucks, we go for the quality of the food. The waitress hates her job and seems she hated us too. She took or orders in a speed round, not taking the time to hear us. I told her I wanted crispy bacon and she acknowledged it. My wife asked for milk on the side for her coffee. When the food was delivered, the bacon was barely cooked and she didn't bring the milk. When I mentioned the bacon she mocks me by saying 'Oh and he wants his bacon cooked just the way he wants it' Wtf kinda server says that other than a server who hates her job and us. She never brought the milk. I overheard her tell the table next to us as they were checking out, 'have a wonderful day' When she handed my wife the check, she didn't say a word and didn't even look at us, she's not a server. If you're gonna serve, serve. Don't be another lazy-ass ATL server who hates her job. The manager is who to blame, the fish stinks from the head down and Jeffrey the manager is a failure so far. read more

Stopped by this First Watch while on vacation, and it was a good experience! I've been to other locations in Miami and Orlando, but food-wise, I think this one might be the best yet. There was plenty of parking, the ambiance was nicely decorated and inviting, and it felt spacious and clean. The staff was fine--not overly friendly, but courteous. Most importantly, the food was good and came out quickly. Here's what we tried: * Steak & Eggs Hash - Very good * Cheese Grits & Ham - The grits were great, though the ham was just okay * Scrambled Eggs, Cheese, & Bacon - Very good * Over Easy Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, & Rye Toast - Okay * Sweet Iced Tea - Very good * Purple Haze - Very good * Hot Chocolate - Just okay One small hiccup: our waitress didn't let us know we needed to pay up front, so we waited around for a bit. But other than that, she was nice and accommodating. Overall, I'd come back to this location--it was a solid experience with a welcoming vibe! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Love the vibe service is amazing and food delicious breakfast always fresh. Even when it's busy, it goes by pretty quick, so highly suggest any day of the week. read more

I ordered online for pick up and my order was ready when I arrived. I did have a slight issue with the website, it wouldn't let me choose my side. It was stuck on field greens but I wanted potatoes. I added a note in the order that said potatoes please and they fulfilled my order as requested. I love this omelette! It has everything in it: bell peppers, onions, sausage, bacon, cheese, mushrooms and of course eggs. It is seasoned perfectly and the potatoes are so delicious, they are seasoned perfectly and have sautéed onions in them. The perfect breakfast! read more

First Watch - The works omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Arrived for mid day brunch party of 1. The place was pretty busy but since I was alone I sat at the "community table" which is a tabletop of probably 8 that operates more or less like bar seating but it was actually pretty cool. The waiter was very attentive to be so busy. I was impressed with the food taste as it's been a while since I was last at FW and remember not being impressed. But everything I had was tasted. I had the traditional breakfast. Eggs with cheese, chicken sausage, potatoes and toast. The toast was the best part! Ohhh and this iced coffee with crunch on top was soooo good. I was slurping and picking the crunch out. I'd get that for takeout just because. read more

First Watch - Iced coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

It takes forever to be seated let alone place a takeout order takes forever for your food to come moral of the story if you like to wait for a long period of time definitely this is the spot read more

Food was delicious and the service was amazing. I will revisit this location again.

It's absolutely the dumbest system. Only one host can seat people. That same person is the only one who can ring up the register. On busy mornings this can create a long and very unnecessary wait as lines for both get longer. Why no one else can help seat or ring people up I can't imagine. DO NOT GO ON BUSY MORNINGS. The food is really good but not worth the zoo like treatment at the beginning and end of the experience. I write the words above while seated, waiting for a table. I looked up and they had changed hostesses and I was apparently forgotten about. When I explained this to the new hostess, all she could say was, "I just got here." She seemed annoyed at me for mentioning it. It's a minor thing, but added insult to injury. read more

Stopped by for an early breakfast shortly after they opened one morning. Only one other party was inside, so the restaurant was quiet, which was nice for a slow start to the morning. No one was at the hostess stand when we walked in, but we only waited about a minute for someone to come out and greet us. As we were walking, I noticed that the floor was a little sticky in some spots. Once we were seated at our table, it didn't take very long for our server to come ask for our drink orders. My husband ordered kale tonic juice, which he's had and enjoyed both here and another location a few times. He also ordered the Tri-fecta, which comes with two eggs any style, a waffle or pancake, and your choice of meat. He chose scrambled eggs, the Belgian waffle, and chicken sausage plus a side of grits. He said the sausage was too sweet and tasted differently than at other locations. The grits weren't seasoned at all. He said they tasted like "buttered water" lol, and the texture was off. But the eggs and waffle were good. I ordered the Bacado omelet, which comes with bacon, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo. The avocado was pretty brown and there was waaaaay too much chopped bacon! I had to move the avocado aside, and I spent so much time removing bacon from the omelet that I didn't even think to take a picture of the pile I left on the side of my plate. I removed literally the equivalent of at least four slices of medium sized bacon strips and still had a decent amount inside. And I never received the pico de gallo that was supposed to come with the omelet. We both had somewhere to be afterward, and the server was pleasant, so we didn't make a fuss over it all. But more than likely, we won't be back to this location again. read more

First Watch - Seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Slow service despite few people in restaurant and very rude employees!!! Don't even bother to place an online order because you'll be waiting for weeks and orders are regularly incomplete. How does such a poorly managed place stay in business? read more

Deeply disappointed in my recent Togo order of x2 Traditional Breakfasts and x1 Trifecta. My Waffle was missing from the trifecta, the potatoes in both traditional breakfasts were burned, and the eggs were unpalatable. I had to throw the food away. First watch is usually good, but avoid this location if you value your dollars. read more

First Watch - My order. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Wow! How have I never come here before ? So first time, I came on my lunch break, so I was in a time crunch on a regular ol weekday and they got me in and out The tacos were amazing The staff super nice Coffee was also on point Best lunch ever read more

I met my sister here for a nice patio brunch since the weather was perfect. This location is in a lot across from the grocery store so there is a bit of parking but depending on the time of day the store and neighboring businesses may take up many of the spots. Our server was extremely kind with great energy and was patient while we asked questions about the menu. My sister ordered the French toast with breakfast potatoes and chicken sausage with the Spiked Lavender Lemonade to drink. I ordered the Morning Meditation Juice, Million Dollar Bacon and Crab Avocado Toast with breakfast potatoes. We both could've shared one portion of breakfast potatoes because the portions were VERY generous. My sister loved her meal, the french toast portion was also large. My Morning Meditation juice was perfectly blended, not too tart or overly sweet. The million dollar bacon was bit too spicy for me and the for toast I would've liked my avocado a bit more seasoned. Overall we both enjoyed our meals. Will definitely be returning. read more

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Don't order from this place. Doesn't matter if it's busy or quiet, severs are rude, wait is ridiculous and the food is no better than you (or any 4 year old) could cook at home. I'm currently sat waiting for food ready at 12, it's 12:40 and there has t been so much as a "sorry for your wait". It's a shame there isn't a lower star award than 1. read more

It's an easy choice. Make sure to join the waitlist on for poppin brunch hours. I ordered the trifecta - originally bacon, eggs, and waffle/pancake. I was happy to know you can sub any side for eggs. The waffle was a little softer for preference but it has a nice sweet, buttery flavor. The fruit was fresh and really enjoyable. Bacon was bacon ... I've had better. I loved their selection of hot tea: dandelion & peach, green tea, earl grey, hibiscus, camomile, etc. overall, it was cool. read more

First Watch - The works omlette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

I stopped by First Watch in Decatur this past Saturday for my mandatory weekend brunch fix. Hurricane Helene had just blown through the night before, but the skies were only cloudy, and the weather was finally cool. Naturally, I got way too excited about this rare Georgia weather event and decided to brave the patio. Who needs sunshine, right? It was packed inside, so I was pleased when my server appeared quickly to take my order and drop off my Arnold Palmer (which was chilling with more ice than I expected, but no complaints!). As I waited for my lemon ricotta pancakes, I tried to look unfazed by the occasional gusts of wind doing their best to turn my brunch into a kite-flying competition. But I wasn't going to be run off. I was in it for the long haul... or so I thought. That's when I noticed the couple next to me abruptly stand up, plates in hand, clearly having been overrun by a familiar foe--the bee. Yes, the same relentless bee and I have tangled before. It's basically the neighborhood's uninvited brunch guest at this point. They waved the white flag, packed up, and left me as the last patio holdout. I felt like I'd won something. And then--victory! My pancakes arrived, and let me tell you, they were worth every wind-swept napkin. Fluffy, lemony, and huge--so big that I had to admit defeat halfway through (before the bee could make its move). I boxed up the rest, paid my respects to the bacon and grits (solid as always), and wrapped up before that bee got any ideas. In short, the food? 10/10. The patio? Well, maybe not the best day for dining al fresco, but hey, we can't control the weather... or the bee. read more

The food was amazing and generously portioned. We were seated shortly after arriving at 9:30a on a Saturday morning and received excellent service. Warm, friendly atmosphere. read more

This review is only for my last visit a couple of days ago. I waited at least 10 minutes or more after being seated to be addressed and offered something to drink. It would have softened my waiting mood if I had been sipping on a nice hot coffee. I patronize First Watch at least 3-4 times a month since it's one of my favorite breakfast places. I review restaurants often based on one of two things. Very good experiences or less than mediocre experiences. Note: It was close to 1pm and the restaurant dining area was pretty thin with customers. read more

This place had a lot of good reviews so I decided to check it out. It was extremely busy over the weekend and we ended up having to wait an hour to get seated. I honestly just did not think the food was good enough for that long of a wait. I just had a waffle but honestly, I really didn't like it. The waffle itself was bitter but so was the compote that came with it and the maple syrup also wasn't very sweet. I feel like there are so many other good brunch/breakfast options around and after waiting so long to eat, the food wasn't satisfying and didn't make the wait worth it. We also got a Purple Haze and Tropical Sunrise to drink and the Purple Haze was good although it could have used some more lemon. The Tropical Sunrise wasn't my favorite and every sip tasted different even after stirring it which meant that flavor wasn't consistent and I didn't taste any strawberry or lime. Also, while we were waiting for a table, we told the hostess that we would take the first available table and she told us we would be seated next but then continued to seat other people because she thought we wanted to sit outside. This isn't a big issue but it was a little frustrating to be told you would be seated next and then have the host ignore what you said about sitting wherever. Luckily we got her attention quickly enough to be seated soon after but still just not a great experience. The actual server was good but the service wasn't anything to rave about. All in all, I wouldn't go here again, the food just wasn't that impressive and not worth the wait, in my opinion. If you really are into healthy brunch/breakfast, you might like it but just be prepared to wait a while. read more

First Watch - Waffle with blueberry compote. Purple Haze and Tropical Sunrise drinks in the background. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

Lately I've been enjoying breakfast at First Watch. Recently visited the Decatur location and had a wonderful dining experience. The food is consistent in taste and presentation! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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The Bloody Mary and the service (Angelic) were fantastic. The shrimp and grits, not so much. It looked beautiful but it was sooooo bland; no seasoning or flavor. read more

I am sitting here at First Watch for 15 minutes at a table for 1 and being ignored by the servers. The two tables to my left and right are getting great service. NOT even a good morning can I get you something to drink. This is third time I have received terrible service at First Watch. read more

I had never been to a First Watch before. I fact, I had never even heard of it out west in Cali, but I was blown away by the quality of the food. We got on the waitlist using Yelp I believe on a Sunday morning for a party of four a bit past 9:00 AM and were given a wait time of about twenty to thirty minutes. This location has plenty of parking and the restaurant ambience is the perfect balance of classy and casual. BLT Benedict (5/5): I am a sucker for a good eggs benedict and the one here is stellar. All the vegetables were wonderfully fresh and the bacon was perfectly cooked riding the line between crunchy and chewy. Above all, their hollandaise was incredible; it was super tangy and they added lemon you could taste. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (4.25/5): Super fluffy pancakes with lemon curd and fresh strawberries just cannot go wrong. My only complaint is I wish there was more of that amazing, tart lemon curd as my last couple bites ended up being. tad bland. read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Decatur, Georgia

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Food on point! Fresh, hot, tasty Excellent service! Repeat Customer Food on point! Fresh, hot, tasty Excellent service! Repeat Customer

As an update here, I did email as requested in the response from First Watch. They never responded to my email. So not only was the service terrible, but they pretend on Yelp they want to do something about it, and then when you take the time to email them, they never respond. read more

the food is always good but getting seated and then ignored for 15 minutes isn't good business. we finally got our drink order and then those finally came after another 10. If this was the first time this happened you wouldn't be reading this but it seems this is standard for this place. read more

I went here on a Sunday morning with my family for breakfast around 11 am! I've been to other first watch locations before and knew that they were bound to be busy, so I went ahead and put my name on the online waitlist. We waited about 20ish minutes after arriving, which wasn't bad considering how many people were there. Despite being busy, we received great service and the food was delicious as always! Even though this is a chain restaurant, you can expect to enjoy your time and meal here! read more