Pretty good food and service! Very creative menu, a gold find for the healthy eaters.

First time visit coffee hot and fresh Trifecta -fluffy light waffle served with warm berry topping with real berries on the side. Warm maple syrup thick yummy bacon eggs as you want them . Found a new place way better than IHOP. read more

A hidden gem I was taken to by friends who live in the area. I had the banana granola pancakes, which were perfectly made and a side of seasoned potatoes. Everything was great, the coffee was fresh and the servers were excellent and over the top helpful with menu suggestions. read more

Great breakfast. Recommend the pumpkin pancakes-huge and tasty. Also enjoyed the Swisshroom omelette.

Update: they just remodeled, it's very nice. Gone is the old folks vibe (confession: I am an old folk myself). And the eggs benedict BLT is the best.breakfast.dish.ever. It's a special, I really hope it ends up on the permanent menu. read more

Great customer service still exists! This was my 2nd visit to this location. I was not disappointed! Although the cashier did not greet me when I entered, I was still accommodated pretty quickly. My food was fantastic. At the recommendation of my waitress, whose name I can't remember but she was awesome, I ordered the market veggie sandwich and kale salad as a side. The sandwich was great but next time I'll get another side. To conclude my visit, once at the register the cashier did not return my credit card to me and I did not notice that until hours later when at the grocery store. Upon speaking to the manager, Travis, he was very apologetic. Since I lived over 30 minutes away, he offered to meet me and bring my credit card since he lived in the same area. I thought that was awesome and I owe him a debt of gratitude for going above and beyond! I'm a loyal customer now despite the oversight. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

NEVER EVER GO ON A HOLIDAY!!! Their waitlist app is completely deceiving. Put us on the waitlist at 9:30am and it told us 15 parties were ahead of us and that we should arrive at 11:08 to check in. Got there and checked in and hostess told us "we will seat you as soon as possible, in about 20 minutes". Waited 30 more minutes and then asked about status again, then host said we still had 13 parties ahead of us. ???????????? So they had 2 people seated in the last 2 hours?!?!?? What is the point of the online waitlist??? So we were finally seated at 12:30 Which was over 1 hour and 20 minutes after the time waitlist app told us we would be seated. Then of course the food took forever to come out and portions and quality of the food were disappointing- chickichanga barely had any chicken or veggies inside and pancakes were smaller than their normal size. Do not go on a busy morning and do nothing trust their waitlist app!!! And please first watch host/hostess, be honest. If we had been honestly told when we first checked in that we would have to wait over an hour to be seated, we would have gone elsewhere. We sat there waiting and we heard the host and Hostess tell everyone who like us waitlisted on the app and checked in "we will seat you soon", Or "we will seat you in about 20 minutes", fully knowing that it would take more like an hour and a half. Their food is usually good, although it was definitely not today. I'm giving it just 1 star for today's experience only. read more

A couple of months ago I happened to be in the shopping center where First Watch is, and coming out of one store, I looked across the parking lot and saw the sign for First Watch. I'd heard friends mention that this was a good place for brunch or lunch, and I was hungry, so I decided to stop in..... I'm so glad I did! I've been back several times since. I'm hooked on the Morning Market Veg Omelet -- just a really delicious combination of veggies and egg, with goat cheese adding a special tangy touch. Eventually I will get around to trying out the pancakes here, too, as they look fantastic! read more

Stopped here for a late lunch after getting my car repaired. The special - pot roast hash with two eggs and toast - was tasty and comforting on a chilly day. Observing other tables the "2 for you" salad or sandwich and soup and the pancakes were very popular. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area. read more

I went here for the first time over the weekend, I had never heard of it before but was really impressed with the menu and the variety of healthy options! read more

Adequate but expensive. Service is spotty, sometimes excellent sometimes almost non existent. Interesting food choices, but too often they are served almost cold. Go there occasionally because it is close to home in an area with few other table service restaurants open for breakfast, but would only give a lukewarm recommendation. read more

I've been here twice and I am very pleased with the service and the food. I love their coffee even though it is Maxwell House ( One of my friends told me that and it seems wrong based on the comment from First watch; Sorry for that) . This location is busy every time I go, so expect to wait about 30 mins. or more. On thing I would love First Watch to adapt is longer hours. I would come here more frequent if they are open until 6 pm or so for a healthy dinner meal or coffee time with family. read more

My family absolutely loves this place and are regulars every week. The only complaint we have, is it is a very popular place and a wait no matter when we go. That being said, the service is quick and friendly and they do a great job in dealing with the traffic. I read other reviews that they felt rushed, but we never have had that experience no matter how busy they are. I love that they give a pot of coffee and pitcher of lemon water so you never run low. I also love that they bring the check to the table early so when you are finished you aren't chasing anyone down for the bill. Their Siesta Key Cocktail and pancakes are superb! Everything is always fresh and delicious. Just wish they had more seating to accommodate the demand. read more

Eat here at least once a week. Food is always amazing but some of their staff is extremely rude. Particular the short haired brunette. Otherwise, definitely recommend this place. read more

I live nearby so I remember the early days of First Watch, when you could get a lovely, tasty, healthier-than-most lunch for a reasonable price. Well, I just went back today for the first time in awhile and oy gevalt, what a departure from the good old days! Now there's a new "healthy" menu with the annoying word "artisanal" used to describe everything right down to the toast. The prices have risen accordingly to a completely inflated level. But what really gets me is the way their menu crows about how FRESH! everything is... HAH. I got the half and half lunch combo, i.e. half a sandwich and half a salad. The sandwich, ham and gruyere on artisanal toast, was about an eighth of a stack of store-bought, prepackaged deli ham (think Land O'Frost) folded in half with a slice of cheese and enough mustard to choke a mule in between two pieces of Texas toast. It was supposed to be like a grilled cheese but hadn't been cooked long enough so rather than crispy, the toast was soggy and the ham was lukewarm, which made it pretty gross. I was hungry, so dove right in but it was truly one of the worst sandwiches I've ever had. I kept thinking that I could be at home eating one of my own tuna sandwiches and it would be so much more satisfying. The Cobb salad was prepackaged spring mix, with that weird taste that "Fresh Express" salads have (although I stopped buying those years ago, so I don't know if they still use the awful-tasting preservative).. and the blue cheese tasted so strange that I wondered if I might get sick from it. We were served a pot of coffee, and I had one cup which was bitter...(and which I discovered cost me $2.79 when my bill came) and there was a bottle of water on the table and two juice glasses. No ice. Our server was very pleasant but obviously in a tearing rush, and brought the check immediately but didn't explain that you pay at the front, a fact I'd forgotten. When I was finally able to flag her down to give her my credit card, she said "you pay at the front." Okay, so we head to the front and it was literally a mob scene, with NO ONE at the register. Now, this is on a Friday morning, around 11 a.m. WHA????? Finally a young waiter pushes through the crowd and rings up the couple ahead of us, but then turns to the waiting crowd to start seating them. After he disappeared again to seat some people, the thought flashed through my head to just LEAVE. Of course I would never do that... but come on! If people are trying to pay for their lunch, why do you make it so difficult??? I finally was able to pay and off we went. And like I said, this place ain't cheap. The sandwich-salad combo is the least expensive item on the menu at $7.79, a cup of coffee is $2.79, and a cup of tea (basically a cup of hot water and a tea bag, you make it yourself) is $2.50. My sister-in-law and I were both astonished at how crowded and busy the place was, which just goes to show you how desperate the Fairfax-Annandale area is for restaurants. If you want good food, go to Silverado -- even IHOP is better for breakfast food -- but SKIP First Watch, it's the Emperor's New Clothes all over again. read more

My family and I have been going here about once a month for the past 3 years. Every time we go, we very much enjoy the food. Unfortunately, I always forget that there is a risk of Montezuma's revenge, or in this case, Fairfax's revenge, after eating here. It is a hit or a miss, and today, it was a hit, not just for me, but for my wife and 2 of my 3 daughters. The one daughter who missed had ordered the Rainbow Toast. The rest of us ordered the works omelete, chimichanga burrito, tri-fecta and the frittata rustico and then had to race home to use the facilities. It's not so much that the food is bad - it is quite delicious. Unfortunately, it can cause gastronomical distress. I wonder whether there is someway this can be addressed and resolved. It is most likely caused by bacteria. Unfortunately, it is something that you cannot know until after you've eaten it. If there are no gurgles, then you're good, but if you start getting gurgling, then you need to get ready. read more

Very, very good food, clearly prepared with fresh ingredients. The ambiance was too sleepy for the morning and they were playing weird mood music but the friendly service and a good variety on the menu means I'll eat there again. read more

Best breakfast place around! Huge waffles, and the banana-nut pancakes are a favorite in my family. Nice menu variety as well- this place is a great alternative to the standard breakfast places in NoVA. read more

Menu is innovative with plenty of healthy choices. Staff was pleasant and knowledgable.

Simple, no frills, excellent breakfast joint. Good food. Good service.

Only open until a bit after noon, it's a comparatively new breakfast venue hiding in the Fair City Mall off 236 in Far fax. Yeah, it's a chain..but it's good! Sure beats IHOP or Denny's. I'm not sharing this little jewel with anyone around here...keep it to myself. read more

I frequent the Corinth location in prarie village kansas the staff is great always helpful and friendly. The manager brad is always helpful and concerned about every detail.the restaurant is clean and very organized. Vicky O is the best waitress always remembering what you drink and your favorite breakfast. My concern is you changed the energy bowl granola and the new granola is not very good. Please replace with the old granola.thank you, chris J read more

Usually a pretty long wait weekend mornings but completely worth it. Healthy and delicious food. Pricey but a great treat every once in a while. read more

Best tip: The restaurant is across the parking lot from Best Buy. Food is fine. There are plenty of choices -- traditional, gourmet, veganish, savory, spicy. I particularly liked the coffee, the kale-based juice and the savory crepes. Only three complaints- They have no idea how to cook bacon (one side burned and congealed fat on the other side); the yolks in the eggs Benedict were hard, and some of the food was cold. Everyone in your group can find something to enjoy. Assume 30-45 minute wait for table on weekends. There is a Carters store on the same strip that has some toys. read more

Had brunch with my mom. She had the Lean Machine and I had the Healthy Turkey Omelet. We shared a Cinnamon Chip Pancake. It was my first time. Absolutely loved the experience. Greeted promptly and were seated right away. Meals were fresh and delicious. Pancake was the highlight of the meal, no syrup needed. The service was friendly, prompt, accurate, and attentive. We will definitley be back and recommend to anyone hosting family. read more

I'm not a diner person, but I'm glad I came by. The carrot cake pancake is great (I got 2 for about $6.50). There's a lot of people here in the morning, but quiet and comfortable enough that I can get things done (free wifi!). The waitresses are always attentive and hard working, even in the early morning. I'll probably be back soon. read more

This was the worst visit ever.....checked in on app. Arrived with what should have been 15 minutes left on the quoted 1 hour wait. Waited an additional 1 and 15 minutes and was consistently bumped. Adding insult to the wait a party of people came in after us added there name to their name to list and was sat before us. When we asked, we then were pushed further and further behind. The worst hostess ever she said she doesn't like to give quotes about the wait but of course the customers are getting frustrated. When people walked in add their name to the list and sit down before you. How does this happen? Poor customer service and no name tag....of course, we know it's a Saturday and this place gets booked but technology is no substitute for common sense. Not to mention when you watch a customer get told it will take 1 hour and once a table is cleaned they sat themselves while other people waited and the hostess said "oh well". The worst part of this whole event the manager is standing beside her working cash register. read more

First Watch is not bad place except that extremely flirty waitress who named Erika. I had few lunch with my husband and friends. She flirts with my husband and his friends always. I noticed that it's not only costumers but also she flirts with her manager too. Maybe, she is the worst and flirty, bitchy waitress I ever seen in First Watch. read more

I had heard this place was good, and finally found it. I went twice in a week, and was impressed both visits! The Eggs Benedict Florentine was absolutely delicious! The hollandaise sauce was sublime, the egg cooked just right, and the english muffin toasted just so, and not soggy. Fresh avocado accompanied the dish, and a smidgen of fresh fruit. More fruit please! This place is always crowded, so call ahead. It's worth a wait! They place a thermal pitcher of coffee on the table, and a milk bottle full of cold water. Less waiting for beverages. Good idea. read more

Delicious and healthy! Best breakfast I've had in a long time! Service was also nice and friendly!

We have been here three times. Everyone is very nice and the pancakes are always very good. Today we had the cinnamon chip and they were delicious. However, I will say that their dishes, especially the glasses are not always clean which is why I'm giving a low mark. I would give 2.5 if I could. Anyhow each time we have come we always need to ask for clean glass/drink-ware. Today we had to ask three times as the first one was dirty, the second one had a huge crack, and the third one was also dirty. Additionally, I ordered the yogurt, fruit, and granola parfait type thing. It didn't taste right and as I ate it I realized there was a piece of lettuce in it. I showed the waitress (she was very nice) and she said that lettuce is not supposed to be part of this dish as I of course knew. This leads to how it got it there?! I hope it was just a preparation mistake but with all the dirty dishes I'm afraid it may have been leftover from a dirty dish and that would account for the funny taste. To be fair she did comp us for the dish. read more

One of the worst experiences ever. From customer service... to food. We came in at 11:30ish. Hardly anyone inside... yet, we stand there for about 10 minutes, waiting to be seated. Then finally several staff members come out at once. But when I tell them we'd like to be seated at a booth (and there were 2 available), they tell us to wait until it can be cleared. The other two staff, just stand there, not clearing the booth, but continue to take other customers behind us. Uh... so we wait... and wait... as other staff just walk around, not getting our booth ready. ??? So we finally get seated. We order the fruit crepe (completely cold -- just fyi) and the chickichanga. If it weren't for the disgusting, filthy plates, cups, and utensils (with visible stuck-on-food), the presentation of their food made us want to stand up and leave. Sauce smeared all over the plate, and just the look of the vera cruz sauce made us completely lose our appetite. It literally looked like someone had hurled on our chickichanga, and it even had the same consistency of it too. I would never go back to this place ever again. I have no idea how anyone can give more than one star on their review. Place is a joke! No idea what kind of business their running. read more

The service was terrible. Although we liked the food, we felt frustrated that people who logged in on their app got ahead of us in line for tables. There should be some way to notify people that those who make reservations on the app will be bumped up. Our wait or, Megan, was rude. She did not smile at us, she ignored us when we were trying to wave her down for the check even though she had the check in her pocket. Then when she did bring the check, she just gave it to me and started clearing our tables. She didn't ask how our meal had been or wished us a happy mothers day. My mom asked about the drink specials and she briefly listed them then left. She didn't wait to see if we had questions. She seemed to explain them to another table so maybe she sensed we were in a bit of a hurry and decided it wasn't worth her effort to be kind. They were also giving out chocolates for mothers day and as we were leaving, they didn't give any to my mother. We asked and the woman at the register gave us a rude look then handed some to us. Never going again. read more

We went there today - 4 adults and a baby in a high chair - on labor day. when we got there, a manager told us it would be a 15 minute wait. that was fine with us. after waiting about 10 minutes, lots of tables were opening up so we thought this should work out well. more time went by, tables were cleaned, people were sat. then the manager proceeded to seat 3 parties of people ahead of us. i was a hostess all through high school at an actual dinner time restaurant and know about seating people, especially while on a wait. the manager (red head, buzz cut younger guy) was trying not to double seat the servers, but in doing this totally pissed off costumers. we asked 2 or 3 times about our table, and he kept saying we were next. time kept going by, and other people kept getting sat. he wouldnt even make eye contact with us. i would have appreciated a "i havent forgotten about you guys" or a "you guys are next" but he couldnt even say anything. finally we sat down, about 30 minutes after we first walked in the door. I wouldnt have been so upset if it was just a hostess, or if he would have given us a "sorry guys" or said anything to us. it was the manager who handled the situation very poorly... food was alright. the bottom of my plate was filthy and sticky. WILL NOT be going back to this location. read more