Simply delicious and great staff there! My family and I really enjoyed. Highly recommend for those who love good taste and quality food. :)

I must say i am a fan of first watch.. This particular location when my husband and I arrived there was a bit of a wait, I was told about 20 minutes which we decided to wait.. After about 20 minutes the gentleman who wrote our names down he was so attentive and wanted to ensure we got a table which was so nice of him. He noticed we waited the time we were told and gave us a table immediately. We ordered right away and food was amazing and as expected. Our waitress was friendly and our order was on point. Place was clean, did not make it to the ladies room so I am unable to comment on it. This place is perfect for brunch and coming with groups or singles. I highly recommend this place. It never dissapoints. I enjoy the level of service that is given and I like how it is consistent with other locations. read more

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One of the best breakfast places in SWFL. They are a chain but everything is sourced locally and is fresh. The coffee is decent, fresh juice choices that are healthful, and great pancakes that are huge. Breakfast bowl is good to and their granola is excellent. read more

First Watch - M - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

When I called to let the management team on Friday morning that after they packed our To go bag to the point that the bottom of the bag broke open and outright food dropped onto the stairs and walkway. I called yesterday when this happened and I was told they were very busy and I'd have to call back later. Today is Saturday and I call much later than I did yesterday and once again I was told the same thing, but this time dhe she to call around two-Ish. When I did the manager actually called me peg leg. I guess she was referring to my right lower leg being amputated. Either way, it sounds like this manager has no education no respect for a person or a veteran who lost her leg serving this Country. I guess she thought she was talking to a pirate. I certainly don't understand how somebody on the management team can be so disrespectful not just to a customer but to a veteran. read more

Great food & friendly staff. Our first meal in Fort Myers and it did not disappoint. Our order consisted of the Floridian French toast, a kids chocolate chip pancake, & the traditional breakfast. So happy to have found this spot. Our waitress was very attentive and we enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

Great healthy food nice ambiance and friendly staff, very nice healthy breakfast to start your day love their special drinks and natural juices would definitely come back for more read more

Loved the avocado toast. Service was very good and our server was very friendly. Definitely will be going back for try other yummy looking items on their menu. read more

Food as always was amazing, but Kayla our server was so sweet and kind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Although First Watch is a chain here in South Florida, my son and one-time Florida resident assured me that it was also a solid breakfast spot. He was right! The Watch covered the breakfast basics in style while also offering a few creative breakfast alternatives on their menu. In a bit of a risk-taking mode this morning, I chose one of those alternatives: the Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") Bowl...made with house-roasted Crimini 'shrooms and tomatoes, Italian sausage, kale and Parmesan over a base of Quinoa and topped with two simple eggs over easy. I loved this unique combo of flavors from the mushrooms and sausage along with the protein-packed Quinoa. Others at the table opted for more conventional b'fast fare and everyone was well satisfied with the excellent food and attentive service. F. W. may be a chain...but it does it like an independent. read more

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great staff, great food, except chef doesn't know eggs benedict is made with Canadian bacon not shave ham.

Menu had unique combinations that don't see elsewhere. Darienne was a great server. The atmosphere was typical diner.

Very good food n service. Price average for what u recv I've been several times and it's consistent

I ordered the "works omlette. This omlette sounded great. As it turns out, it was just eggs with hardly anything in it. Oh, it had some diced ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatos, onions, and several types of cheese. But what was there was all diced except for the mushroom. I did not have potatos or toast because I am not eating carbs (as much as I would like to). Can't write about the pancakes etc. By the way, this place was very loud.There was a constant clanging of dishes, glasses, and silverware. Patrons needed to speak loud over each other. This location obviously needs some sound supression materials. Sorry First Watch, hope this is a wakeup call. OK. So I have been here 2 times in the last week. Now that it is not "season" any longer the place was busy ,but, not packed. ( I do not think it was season when I wrote this review. Maybe it was a weekend day) It was not loud like the first time I was here. I kept it simple. Eggs over easy, bacon, had the potatoes and a slice of toast. All good. Except over easy came out over fairly hard on one occasion . My wife had a pancake which she said was very good. A friend had waffle that he was very happy with. Waitress was attentive, personable, and professional. As it happened it was both times that she was assigned to the table that I was sat at. I am increasing the rating to 3 stars. I still do not think I will order an omlet. Do not like diced ingredients. Keep that preperation for toddlers. Here I am for the last time. In the area on College parkway. Had traditional breakfast with sausage. $9.29. See photo. Not worth half of the price they charge. The potatoes were barely present on the plate. Just a pretentious place. P.S. the water has a nasty odor. read more

First Watch - The works omlette. Missing most of the works. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

Delicious breakfast meals and quick service. Our waitress was nice. Expect some wait time to get seated.

Great place to get breakfast. I have tried the French toast (Great!). Pancakes with granola and bananas. Terrific coffee! read more

This is the fist time I have eaten at this particular location of First Watch and it was as good as the other's. Because they have healthy choices on their menu, I am a fan. They are also able to cater to the picky vegan lifestyle. Outside of the 20 minute wait everything was exceptional as always. The server was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Although she wasn't sure of my vegan question (I always have at least one), she went to the kitchen to get an answer. Although a little pricey for brunch, I enjoy visiting First Watch periodically to get a break from the typical Sunday afternoon, after church, brunch spots. read more

This chain restaurant is all over Florida and we love dining here for breakfast. Huge menu selection with many healthy items to choose from. The service has always been excellent and the staff very friendly. This location in Ft. Myers did not have a wait time, as they usually always do because they're so good. We will definitely be back here the next time that we are in this neck of the woods. read more

My husband and I are here in Fort Myers on our honeymoon and on our first morning we wanted to go to First Watch for breakfast. We had an amazing experience! Our waitress Clarissa was personable and nice, plus the food is consistently delicious! At the end of our meal, the incredibly generous manager gifted us our breakfast as a gift. So very generous! Thank you so much!! read more

This location needs to go through some changes including management. Today, my girlfriend and I stopped in this morning for brunch. I can't attest to the amount of people that were in before us, but there were 5 parties waiting for seating including us. At first glance, there were about 5 tables that were not cleaned and only one busboy who seemed to enjoy taking his time. That is to say he wasn't efficient at all. Time goes on and we are seated. The tables are pre-set with water glasses and coffee mugs. All of these glasses were clearly dirty, but what is a dirty glass? Simply, we asked for clean replacements. I had coffee and water and my girlfriend had sweet tea. Tea was fine, but as usual the water tastes like whatever soap they use to clean the glasses. We order our meals. Then, I notice the coffee pot is crusted over with old coffee around the spout and handle. The stainless steel is covered in dirty hand prints and old food. At this point, I get that uneasy feeling in my stomach. This is where I throw in the disclaimer. My girlfriend and I have been to over 10 First Watch locations between Tampa and Fort Myers. There has never been a problem. Our food arrives. I ordered a meal with an egg white omelet. I don't know how this made it out of the kitchen since the omelet was very undercooked. The egg was still draining on the plate. Eggs? The easiest thing you can make. I nicely asked for a replacement. Here are the main issues. 1) Upon waiting, I look to the kitchen since we are sitting parallel to it. I watched as waitresses took coffee pots from a dirty table, poured it into a blue bucket in the floor, and refilled it with coffee without sanitizing it then taking it to another table. This explained the dirty coffee pot. 2) The restaurant was filthy. Tables were left dirty. The floor had napkins, food and other bits of trash on it. The walls have bits of food and dirt lining them from the kitchen to the bathroom. Dust is built up on the windows, lights, booths, condiments, etc. The screens used in the kitchen for the computers that the waitresses use are covered in filth. The dish room had plates piled at least 3 feet high (not exaggerating -Literally, 3 feet high). Bathroom trash cans were overflowing with trash/toilet paper/hand towels. The food I requested replaced remained on my table even after the replacement came to the table. 3) Portion control. The replacement omelet arrived with 1/4 of the fillings that came on the first. It was at this moment we decided out money was taken advantage of and we spoke with the manager. 4) The manager is aware his team worked poorly and mentioned he appreciated the restaurant status being brought to his attention. He comped the entire meal, but with his lack of remorse, he doesn't seem suited to be a manager. It was a simple "Thanks for letting me know. Here is a comped meal," and he went on without saying anything else. An apology would have sufficed. These are issues that coincide with violations this location received resulting in a follow up health inspection on January 3rd of this year. All-in-all, we have decided we will no longer be visiting any First Watch location and would like to make customers aware of their practices. read more

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I drop in to this chain often and have been to this location several times. I typically set up for a few hours and get work done while I enjoy breakfast and coffee. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating to being there for a while. Always busy but I've never had to wait for a table. The food is fresh and consistently great. I'm big fan of their coffee. The reason for only 4 stars is the limited power outlets. As a remote/traveling worker, it would be great if there were access to power outlets. read more

Place is super clean and gives off chic, rustic vibes. Service was excellent, and we got our food very quickly after we ordered. The lemon ricotta pancakes were amazing, and the million dollar bacon exceeds expectations. read more

Another 5 star breakfast option for the girl who is not a fan of most breakfast items. I live 2 minutes from First Watch yet this was my first time trying it. I pulled up and parking was a nightmare but I don't remove stars for things like that because it's an indication that I'm likely going to get some good food, which I did!!! There was a 15 minute wait, which turned into about 25 minutes. No problem. We finally get seated and I'm given a whole pot of coffee.... YESSSS!!! and the coffee was actually pretty good. Not amazing, but good! I drank 3 cups! I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes that are topped with berries and lemon curd (I did NOT have the berries as I am allergic to strawberries). I got a side of turkey sausage to go with that. The pancakes came out and they were HUUUUGGGGEE!!!! Like they took up the whole plate. Well this girl who normally not a fan of pancakes ate every single bite!! These were without a doubt the best pancakes that I have ever had!! The lemon curd was such a nice contrast to the sweetness of the syrup. At 7:15pm, I'm still thinking of those pancakes!!! The turkey sausage was 4 small links nothing super special (wasn't happy that I had to pay $4 for them, but whatever), they were fine. Did I mention how good the pancakes were though?! My goodness. I may go back tomorrow. My cheat day is about to turn into a cheat weekend! The pancakes were really light and fluffy. Oh man I just want to talk about them forever. Get you some and thank me later!! I saw other food coming out that let's me know I'll have to keep coming back to try other options!! read more

We've been here now twice since our arrival in Fort Myers a week or so ago. This is a lovely location with really nice servers and wait staff. The preparation of the dishes I had was comparable to what we enjoy at the First Watch in Colorado. The coconut chia seed pudding with yummy toppings did not disappoint! Really well made and a perfectly sized portion. We ordered a side order of the delicious Millionaire's bacon, prepared with brown sugar and maple syrup. So good!! My mom had the egg white omelette and enjoyed it very much. On our second trip I ordered the Bacado as a scramble with potatoes. I'm not a fan of undercooked potatoes and these had just enough crisp to make them an enjoyable part of the meal. The best thing about First Watch is like IHOP, they provide you with a carafe of coffee so you are not constantly asking for a refill. The decaf was a bit bitter on both occasions leading me to believe the ratio of grinds to water might be off a bit. But it was hot and they very kindly offer you a to go cup if you'd like. The service here is top-notch and the variety of healthy food choices makes a return visit inevitable! read more

@Jennifer G....... I wrote to that email you gave me the day you wrote it. Today is Thursday and still no response!!! Did you do that just for show?? I want my refund. Going to more social media tomorrow to blast First Watch. read more

Nice place. Fast service and good food. Lot of options for vegeterains. If you want to have a healthy breakfast/brunch don't miss this place! read more

First Watch - Quinoa bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ft. Myers, Florida

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We have this in Ohio, so I was dying to see the Florida menu options. I got the the Morning Meditation Fresh Juice, the Hacienda Hash and the Biscuits and Gravy. Juice and Biscuits and Gravy were both 10/10, but the hash had undercooked potatoes which is a pet peeve of mine, still 8/10. Service and aesthetics were 10/10. This place just does it for me. Unique menu options. Great service and atmosphere. First watch is a must. read more

I had lunch today here and have always enjoyed eating at First Watch on McGregor Blvd, Ft. Myers. Tell me why you have a sign on the door saying masks required or no serve. While sitting there two groups came in without masks and nothing was said to them. I cannot go again knowing the lax mandate on this. We are in a serious Pandemic! read more

This was my first time at First Watch. We got a seat right away & the waitress was very quick to bring our coffees & said she would be right back to take orders. After almost 20 minutes & trying to get her attention & seeing her taking orders of people that came in after us, I was getting upset. Called over a woman with long dark hair & asked if she could send over our waitress. I could that woman in the kitchen smoozing with everyone & I guess she forgot about us too. Long story short the service sucked. And the new waitress acted like it was no big deal & so did the original waitress that told me "It got slamming here. No worries". WTF, how about an apology. Admit she totally forgot about us! And they undercooked my eggs but I didn't complain bc I would never get out of there if I had. Not going back EVER. read more

First Watch is a cute little place only open for breakfast and lunch. We waited for a table for about 15 minutes. The place was packed so I thought I was in for a real treat. We were there for breakfast and while it wasn't bad, I didn't think it was anything remarkable. We did get our food literally 5 minutes after placing our order. They have a number of healthy options on their menu and even gluten-free choices. I haven't had lunch here, but it's not a place I usually consider for breakfast. Apparently they have won awards for things like "Best Breakfast" but I found it all rather bland and unimpressive. read more

Well recommended by the hotel staff. Its was OK. For the price not too much food. They are determine to feed you healthy. I thought I was in a California health food Restaurant.. As a first timer they give you a free banana crepe. good if you like bananas but should be served after your meal. My waitress Janet was Outstanding. Nice smile helpful knowledgeable. The plates were Big but the portions did not fill it up. Nice but in a strip mall. That seem to be norm here eateries in strip mall. I keep asking for mom and pop places nowhere to be found. Anyway give this place a try if you are.in the area. read more

Finding vegetarian food options is difficult in the Fort Myers area. We were delighted when we found First Watch online and we were not disappointed. My wife and I are vegans and have been looking for a restaurant with vegetarian items that we could "veganize." Today we ordered the "Not Guilty Your Honor" without the feta cheese. Worked perfectly for us. Our carnivore son ordered a cheese omelet, fried potatoes, muffin and side of bacon. He loved it. The facility is clean and nice, the staff is friendly and professional, and the food is tasty. One note. There's is plenty of parking in behind the restaurant. Parking was a little difficult until I saw the sign. read more

I loved this place so much we came here twice. It was one a few places with healthy options in addition to usual breakfast fare. So many options! On the weekend it was super busy around 10am. We waited about 10 mins to get a table. Service was very friendly and quick. First time we went I got the Harvest Hash special - sweet potatoes, mushrooms and zucchini with poached eggs on top, with hollandaise sauce. It's like all my favourite things in one dish. Hubby got something similar off the regular menu but with potatoes. The next time, I got the CrepeEggs - egg, avocado, bacon, cheese wrapped in a perfectly cooked crepe with sour cream on top. It was really good. I would eat this again. Recommended! This place is great, and definately to check out. read more

terrible service i got this morning. i told the server i needed one minute with the menu, she proceeded to take 15 minutes to even ask us if we were ready to order. Watched her crouch down and play on her phone. read more

This First Watch is surprisingly easy to get to from where I live. The only problem is it's tiny. It is in a big shopping plaza (I noticed a couple more restaurants and some decent stores), but inside this particular FW, it's a bit cramped. It doesn't help I was there during a peak hour and every table was full. I think you can fit this one into the space of another location and still have room for more tables. From the entrance and lobby, you can see every single table and what people ordered. There were perhaps 2 dozen tables, give or take a stroller or two, plus eagle eye vision to the kitchen. Other First Watches I've been in, have their tables more spaced out, because there's probably a good hundred feet more space. It does make all the difference - when the tables aren't on top of each other and you are able to hear your party. On the positive side: The Floridian French Toast was rather filling. First time I've had wheat germ in my meal (they also include cinnamon sugar on top). The fresh fruit mix of bananas, strawberries and kiwi slices on the bread was a nice tough, and with a little cup of blueberry mash (they had boiled down blueberries into a syrup of sorts to serve on the side... as well as normal syrup), I ate the whole breakfast. BLT Eggs Benedict was one of the meals of the day, and it looked amazing. My company ended up ordering that, with the hollandaise on the side, and she too, ate the whole thing. She said it was one of the best things she's ordered recently. Guess neither of us liked the meal ;) Service was attentive, however, they were all a little rushed due to having more guests than employees at the time we were in. I feel bad for the group next to me - one woman got ice water spilled all over the table and on her, as the waitress was moving so quickly, the pitcher just slipped out of her hands. Plus side is she apologized, replaced the meal with a less watered down version, and it was 100 degrees out because of the humidity. Good thing is we don't live in snow country and it's not December. read more

First Watch is always a good spot to go for if you're looking for some wholesome breakfast/brunch food. Prices are great. Atmosphere is inviting. Staff is kind. Portions are perfect. Living in Cleveland and coming to check out one where they started in Florida - I was hoping the menu would be a little different but I didn't notice anything local. That was really the only disappointing thing. I'd also like to see some mochas or lattes or something more to that effect on the menu. Otherwise, good food and good price. Would recommend and would go back. read more

Food was excellent. Service was HORRIBLE at the bar. Waited 15 minutes to get someone's attention to get the bill. While this was happening one of the barmaids was leaving & they were all too busy saying goodbye to her instead of getting our bill. Won't be back. Too many other great options in the area. read more

There food is too good to be true the pancakes the fruit is delicious the inlet the waffles are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogood read more

Great service. Quick seating process and the juice bar was great. What I needed for a chain restaurant quality that wasn't a Dennys.

Breakfast x 2 days All four of us were giving thumbs up both days. Nice menu with an expansive variety. Delicious iced tea drinks - unique variety. read more

I love fresh food & this place provides it. I stubbed upon it & loved it. Unique & basic options which is nice.