Yessssss to breakfast at First Watch. An absolute gem. bright, clean, and welcoming with a delectable menu--exactly the kind of place you want to start your mornings. The menu is packed with delicious options, and everything tastes incredibly fresh. The Million Dollar Bacon is a must. I also love that they use high-quality ingredients without overcomplicating anything--just simple, great food done right. Needless to say, I was hungry and this hungry hippo was there to eat!!! And so I did exactly that. The Tri-Fecta Two eggs your style, your choice of meat, and your choice of either a waffle or a pancake. Loved the pancake. Fluffy and delicious. How it should be. Healthy Turkey Egg white omelet with turkey, spinach, onions and feta served with side of artisan toast. Loved it. Although could do without the multiple slices of raw tomato when there's already diced tomatoes sprinkled on top. Whether it's a casual breakfast, a healthy brunch, or a quick lunch, First Watch Bonita Bay delivers. read more

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What a great place! Our waitress, Sophia was fantastic. What a gem! Food is always great and sad to see the Steak and Egg Hash go off the menu. The past few times we were there, we've noticed a new floor manager, Marc who is always interactive and a pleasure to see. What a great personality on the staff. It's a home away from home. read more

The food was OK not bad however, my roast beef was a little rubbery meaning it wasn't sliced then enough and it kind of taste like the plastic but overall everything was not bad. The service was excellent. We were served right away. The food came out right away, the place was not so clean. The table was dirty. The seats were dirty Not that it was filthy, but I had to wipe away debris. However, the bathrooms were filthy. That's important specifically the ladies room my mother said the bathrooms were filthy and she's not want to complain too much. I'm the complainer, but it made her uncomfortable. I know you guys could do better. The manager looks lazy to be honest she was walking around seemingly taking notes of dirty areas instead of cleaning the dirty areas me as a manager I would've started cleaning immediately and then took notes so manage make it do better. She seemed a little stressed out as well. You gotta have thick skin in this game, but I know we have bad days will be back. read more

Food is very good but they are not able to accurately estimate wait. Told 25-40 minutes but it was well over an hour. Skip Sunday

Excellent costumer services. What I order was delivered in a good time manner. And everything was delicious. I would definitely come back with the family for sure. read more

First Watch - Excelente and awesome place to come for breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

Visited this location as an out of towner and found the staff extremely welcoming. As most First Watch sites, the food portions are generous, and flavorful in their offerings. read more

I haven't been a big fan of chain restaurants, but First Watch is a big exception. We visited this one for brunch while passing through Bonita Springs. The service was friendly and efficient. Just as great was the food and portions. Their menu features breakfast and lunch items as well as various beverages and cocktails, which are on my to try list. In addition to the regular menu, they also have a seasonal menu offering more variety. I opted for a half sandwich and cup of their tomato bisque which was creamy and delicious. As First Watch continues to grow, I look forward to when there is one close to me. read more

I've been coming down to Bonita Springs every winter for over 15 years and wished that I would have discovered First Watch sooner. It is by far, our favorite breakfast/brunch spot whenever we are in town and typically go there 3-4 times a week. We like to try the specials and every meal has been fantastic. The waffles are light and airy and the new CME sandwich is simply delicious, but I prefer to substitute the salad for their delicious home fried potatoes. The morning meditation and a cup of coffee is the perfect way to start things off before the main course. The service is also quick and attentive and the restaurant has a simple yet cozy interior. read more

Can't get enough of this place. The food is inventive and delicious. And the seasonal specials are something to look forward to but that's not all. It's the servers and the managers. They make the difference. Ask for Sophia or Jill. They will treat you like family. read more

Really good food, friendly service, and super fast! Very nice First Watch location. I always love a place that allows online checkin, and we got a table exactly when our estimate said we would. read more

First Watch is a breakfast and lunch destination if you love healthy food ingredients. I came here for late breakfast. The service is very friendly and attentive and the menu is deliciously curated with pancakes and quesadillas for breakfast and green tonics with the freshest ingredients. They have a seasonal menu which is my fave and an ongoing daily menu too which includes classics like French toast, pancakes and omelettes. They also have brunch cocktails like Bloody Mary and mimosas. I started with a kale tonic fresh juice and then dined on a carnita breakfast quesadilla which was a seasonal menu option which was tasty and excellent. I'm absolutely visiting here again the next time I'm in town. read more

First Watch - Carnitas Breakfast Quesadilla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

We had breakfast at the Gulf Coast mall before a flight. It's great food, service and friendly staff. I ordered the Tri-Fecta (Waffle, scrambled eggs and Pork sausage). It was delicious!! read more

I can always count on First Watch for a great brunch experience when I'm here visiting family. The service was very attentive and quick, and the food was fresh and delicious. We shared an order of million dollar bacon to start, always a great treat. I had the crab avocado toast from the spring menu, which was loaded with fresh crab and avocado, and topped with tangy pickled onions. My Mother had the Bacado omelette, which was fresh, and tasty. My partner opted for the works omelette, which was loaded with fresh ingredients, and served with perfectly seasoned crispy potatoes. Always a big pot of coffee on the table too! Highly recommended! read more

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We went here after a morning flight into the area. This was the perfect brunch spot for my family of 4 (kids 6 and 9). My husband and I really enjoyed the fresh pressed juices. read more

I dropped into this First Watch location to grab a bite to eat after working all night. The restaurant was very clean and the hostess was super nice. My server, Jill, was fantastic. She was very helpful and extremely attentive, even though she was very busy running around getting the restaurant set up for the morning rush. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which came out in a timely manner, and was absolutely delicious. And I could only eat half of it. I would definitely recommend this place and I would most certainly recommend asking to be seated with Jill. read more

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Well I got the protein bowl ( quinoa with the eggs)... completely disappointed. I needed a microscope to find the kale. I actually thought it was just some random pieces of parsley. Maybe two mushrooms...maybe two sun dried tomatoes, maybe three little nuggets of sausage???and the eggs were way overcooked. So all I basically had was a bowl of dry quinoa. I know skimping is just a thing now to save money but man... I was royally jipped. Terrible! read more

My hubby and I got to our church for effluent church in Estero and were told time change to later. We then asked if there was a good place to have breakfast. One of our greeters said you must go to First Watch. So glad we did. It was the first day that they had opened up since Hurricane Ian had struck the area. It was packed but the servers were spot on. Our server Leticia was awesome. She was attentive and friendly. I ordered their Traditional. 2 cage free scrambled eggs, Belgian waffle and bacon. It was incredible. It came with a blue berry, blackberry compost which was delicious. Also served with shooed butter and warmed maple syrup. It tasted so amazing. We will be back. All the servers were very friendly and help out each other and are quick to help customers too. Wonderful eatery, amazing food. We will be back. read more

First Watch - The Traditional Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

Good breakfast place with the basics as well as creative breakfast options. I've never been disappointed here or in any of the many franchises I've visited. read more

I had googled breakfast places near me and this was the first one to pop up. I am so happy it did. The food was so yummy! Everything tasted amazing. Service was quick and prompt! Everyone was so friendly and the vibe was so nice. The decor had some really cool pieces like the doors from the ceiling. read more

My wife and friends have alway spoke highly of FirstWatch. I found the service excellent and the food presentation good, but for me the French Toast lacked flavor. My wife's breakfast potatoes were hard and not cooked sufficiently. The waiter was very upfront that it would take 5 minutes to get another batch,'at which point the rest of her food would be cold. While I appreciated his honestly it's strange they wouldn't expedite a resolution. He offer other optima but my wife did not want any of those. He reduced the bill $2.00 without our asking which was a nice gesture. While this specific visit wasn't great and I wish they had more brunch/lunch options for non breakfast eaters, this place had a great reputation and I expect my wife will be back (I just won't join her). read more

First Watch - French toast (looks great but for me lacked flavor) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

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Great service perfect for my breakfast date with a new friend we were able to chat for 90 min without feeling rushed to give up the table

First watch is very consistent having dined here over several years. Great for both breakfast and lunches. Their version of avo toast is elevated by lemon zest and flaky seat salt. Poached eggs are cooked perfectly. I can probably eat this 2 lbs of this bacon like popcorn at the movies - so addicting! The salmon frittata was lacking salmon - have to treasure hunt for it but still tasty. Reasonable prices and great service. read more

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We stopped here for breakfast this morning because we had a BOGO coupon and we have not been at this location before. This location is easy to find and is very clean inside. We were seated quickly and the server was very nice and took great care of us. Our food came out very quickly, so they must have most of the common food items made a head of time in batches. The coffee was pretty bad.... like the coffee you can make in cheap motels coffee bad and they charge way to much for coffee. We will stay away from their coffee. I ordered biscuits and gravy. Now I am a country boy from the Great State of Kansas and have lived in the South most of my life, so I know biscuits and gravy. This was not normal gravy.... It is turkey gravy which changes the taste. I could only eat about 1/3 of the order. The scrambled eggs and potatoes that came with the meal were OK. My friend ordered the Cornbread carnitas bowl and it was pretty tasty. We both enjoyed it. The cornbread had a nice and sweet flavor and good density. It was just a very nice breakfast bowl. We will go back and try their lunch and stay away from their coffee. read more

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Stopped in for a quick breakfast. Staffed well, multiple people serviced the table. Good to see they are through with Covid related issues. The food was exceptional. read more

Always a good place to have breakfast. Nice variety of foods and well made. Good preparation. Has an app so you can get "on line" before you go to cut down the wait time. read more

Today was my first visit. It was very clean and the staff was friendly. Iced tea was fresh. I ordered the million dollar club. It was turkey, tomato, greens, avocado, bacon and Mayo. Also a little side of greens with some kind of oil on it. Overall nothing had much flavor except the bread. Might go try something different and see if it's better. Maybe read more

First Watch - Million dollar club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

Our go to restaurant for breakfast. They have a wide ranging menu. You won't be disappointed!

I do love my own homemade omelettes .. but this one was a close as to what I typically make .. I was truly impressed my waitress listened what I wanted vs "taking" the order . I learned to order my omelet soft which made a huge difference. She was able to sub a few of the items I could not eat without making me feel like a nut case. I am a fan of this young lady called Jessica with excellent listening skills and service I don't think my brand of tea will ever be served in any local restaurants so I am happy with just having a cuppa ! Overall experience excellent! read more

First Watch - Veggie omelette with avocado zucchini and spinach mushrooms and tomatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

Great spot with with healthy and, more importantly, delicious options. While the wait for Sunday brunch was long, the adorable babies everywhere made it a pleasant 30 minutes. I got 2 eggs with two sides; roasted veggies and 1/2 avocado topped with sunflower seeds. It was satisfying and yummy. read more

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Could've been an off day, but I am a little disappointed in my first visit. I ordered the tri fecta (2 eggs, Belgian waffle, and bacon). It was around $12. I was expecting a big platter of food... I got 2 small and fatty slices of bacon, a decent sized waffle, and 2 eggs. Meanwhile my cousin got a Belgian waffle (she was expecting it with the fruit on top, but it was plain) and they charged her around $10 for a plain waffle. We also didn't get served water until we were pretty much leaving. Overall, based on my visit and the food I ordered, I don't think it was really worth it. read more

Great service, the staff accommodated or requests without any issues. The food came out quick and was satisfying, with the dependable First Watch quality and flavor. read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

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It was busy today! WTH! Anyway, the food is always fresh and yummy. I'm never disappointed. Today, I ordered the Hacienda Hash- my go to! It's a flavorful mixture of chorizo, potatoes, peppers, cheeses, eggs, and the spicy ketchup and lime crema just make this a tasty dish. Service was - so so today but I'll chalk that up to a busy time slot. read more

First Watch - Hacienda Hash! Yes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

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Great breakfast with quick service! Busy place but our food came out very quickly! Tables weren't the most comfortable!

We came here on a holiday Monday thinking that it wouldn't be busy but it was just that. Fortunately we waited not even 5 minutes and were seated in a booth. The restaurant was very clean and trendy and service was quick. I ordered the salmon Benedict and my husband ordered the steak hash special. Portions weren't too big but I think it's because First Watch is about healthy eating and the quality of food should speak for itself. The food itself was good and tasted very clean. I've never been to a First Watch although it's very popular and we will be visiting other locations again. read more

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Covid or not every restaurant should have this option to view a menu on your phone. It prevents ALL germs from spreading. Absolutely genius idea! First time here and if I could eat breakfast here everyday I would. I got the avocado toast with the kale tonic and it was DEEEELICIOUS! The decor is absolutely adorable it feels like you're in the country and the staff were so respectful by wearing masks and kept checking in with us to make sure we were satisfied with food and drinks. Definitely recommend! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Estero, Florida

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I wanted to let people know that if you want a great waitress, Sondra at First Watch Estero, is the best, most caring and considerate waitress we ever had. We love coming to this location and every time we have Sondra she makes our experience so delightful. I have told dozens of our friends, who have had the same experience and other members of our family also. We appreciate her efforts and always having a smile. I enjoyed our meal today, the steak burrito was excellent and beautifully served but the service by Sondra always puts it over the top. Others First Watch locations need more like her. Thank you, Harvey read more

This was our first visit to any First Watch- just always seem to end up elsewhere! But decided to give it a try this morning. The first impression was of the person who showed us to our table, and ended up being our server - not once thee entire time did she ever smile or show one little bit of pizzazz- maybe she was having a bad morning? The second impression was the menu which was very difficult to read. The entire thing, front and back was beige with small brown writing- it all ran together and was a tad overwhelming. The food itself, while a little pricey, was OK and the coffee was good. There just wasn't anything that really grabbed our attention that we could only get there. Not sure if we will return - there are too many other breakfast stops that are amazing. read more

Came here after reading the reviews. VERY FRESH breakfast. Delicious and not greasy at all. Loved the crowd here, it seemed like almost everyone were locals. So nice being away from California; places like Florida where people are polite and have manners. read more

I just love this place for some of the freshest breakfast in town! The food is absolutely delicious and the fact that it's bustling with people is always a good sign, don't you think? Yeah I thought so... One of my favorite features is the fresh made juices they carry. I tried the kale, apple and pineapple, I think there were some other fruits thrown in for good measure as well. Overall, a fantastic dining experience. But remember, even though "Million Dollar Bacon" is advertised everywhere... don't assume even with a BLET you will get it. Ok Duly noted. read more

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Solid service, good food, comfortable dining room. My only negative comment is the cook did not know how to make a basted egg, but then, very few do. read more