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    First Watch

    3.6 (556 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Power Wrap
    Ellen L.

    this is my family's goto place for breakfast & brunch, especially when i'm visiting. i always love eating breakfast food, i could eat it for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner! this cafe allows me to come for morning or lunch time only. i usually get some sort of egg dish, and my goto's are the morning market veggie omelet, power wrap or triathlete. on my most recent visit, i ordered the power wrap: cage-free egg whites, turkey, spinach, house-roasted crimini mushrooms and mozzarella in a sun-dried tomato-basil tortilla. it came with a side of fresh fruit, but i skipped the housemade pico de gallo. the wrap was tasty with fresh, savory seasoned veggies. it was very filling with the addition of the turkey breast. the tomato basil tortilla gave it that extra bit of flavour and kick. the fruit was a great way to clean off my palate after a wonderfully filling meal. customer service is always fast and friendly. we can easily be seated, fed, and have our bill settled in under an hour, even when they are busier. easy parking in the muddy branch square shopping center.

    Their huge pancake, eggs, & sausage
    Leigh D.

    F is for First Watch (1 of 3): My next 3 reviews will be First Watch: in this order Gaithersburg, Laurel, & Fairland/White Oak/Silver Spring. This is the order I went with my g/f. I went to this First Watch twice both times to use my birthday deal, 2020 with my EX g/f & 2024 with my g/f now. Sunday, March 1, 2020 (the more dramatic time than 2024 thankfully): It was rough getting there. While on our way less than 10 minutes into drive, my g/f overreacted to something, and I got angry back and continued to escalate most of the drive. Ultimately, I drove very fast on Diamondback in anger, and then she threw all the stuff in my glovebox out on the floor. I went in to First Watch on my own. She called her good friend (& my friend too, but a better friend of hers) to calm down. I told the host stand, here for 2. You can reserve ahead on the app because it gets very busy on a weekend. So, if it's a 45-60 minutes wait, and you want to be there about 11, then maybe you put your name in at like 10. The host took me to table, and I said get us 2 waters for now. My g/f is dealing with something now. I went back out to check since now we have our table. She got off the phone with her friend, and she suggested therapy for anger management. I agreed that it was good idea and I will work on booking something on Monday. This de-escalated things greatly. We went in, and although we were both upset with how things had gone, we proceeded to order. Service was pretty quick, cordial, & the food was good per usual for First Watch. Thankfully, I had the picture (especially since I failed to take a pic in 2024). I had the giant pancake, eggs, & sausage. Their pancake is huge, so you just need one. I really like getting their pancake here. Eggs & meat good too. Saturday, February 24, 2024 (much better situation): This was my g/f & I 4th date before officially having the talk about our relationship on our 5th date (see my Casey's Crab review in Maryland City near Odenton in western Anne Arundel County). We had my friend's board game event that day in Germantown, so this was on the way, and the first time she had met any of my friends. I think I got the omelet, potatoes, & toast, which was delicious as usual. Server was very nice. Overall, a solid choice for First Watch location.

    Carrot pecan pancake
    Carla M.

    First Watch is always my first choice when picking a breakfast spot! I always get their carrot pecan pancake, it's definitely a must try. It's sweet and crunchy and it's the best with their hot maple syrup. I also tried their turkey burger with a side tomato soup. I would order this again. And tried their omelette! I tried their loaded potatoes and they are good! But they are on the saltier side. So if you're being cautious about that, just keep that in mind. Their service is always great. And when you're done you can pay on your phone or at the host stand. Also keep in mind that they close mid day, so don't try to have breakfast for dinner here!

    Elote Breakfast Burrito Million Dollar Potatoes Blueberry Cornbread
    Anna W.

    The summer menu at First Watch is great! I'd recommend the elote burrito and blueberry cornbread. Our server wasn't as attentive as we would have liked but the food was fantastic. I enjoy how you can add yourself to the waitlist remotely before arriving. The seating was also very comfortable.

    Tri-Fecta Multigrain Carrot Pancake, chicken apple sausage
    Rob M.

    The food was delicious. The pancakes, eggs, and Apple sausage were great. The Ambiance is that of a comforting brunch place. It's here to bring food and showing that. There were some complaints with my party about the service. They explained the welcoming staff was being disrespectful. We originally wanted a bigger table and there was some service commotion about this.eventually everything was resolved and we were to get our seating for the party.

    Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash

    We've been here several times and appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and friendly service. Overall, the food can be hit or miss. On our most recent visit, the Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash fell short. The portion of steak was very small--just a thin piece, roughly 2" x 1", tucked beneath the egg. For a dish that highlights steak in the name, it didn't quite meet expectations. There are other menu items we've enjoyed, but this particular dish wasn't one we'd order again.

    Outside (10/31/24)
    Xavier I.

    Thursday 10/31/24 I've always heard about first watch but never visited until now. I made a takeout order on their website and got the stay golden cinnamon roll $6, million dollar bacon $6, French toast $11.79, and lemon ricotta pancakes $13. - the lemon ricotta pancakes were recommended by my dad and it was the best of the 4 items I had (but that's not saying much). I do wish I could've gotten more of the lemon topping because $13 for 2 pancakes is not worth it. - The French toast was recommended by my younger brother and it was AVERAGE. There was nothing special about it and the fact that it's nearly $12 for 2 slices of mid French toast is just ridiculous. - The million dollar bacon was alright and it's a cool concept but $6 for 4 strips of bacon is just not for me. - The stay golden cinnamon roll is a seasonal item and it was pretty underwhelming. I liked that there was ALOT of icing (the icing was lemon flavored) but the cinnamon roll itself was mid as it was very dense and dry in the center. Overall, the food experience average and expensive. I don't think that it's worth it as I wouldn't return or recommend at all.

    Heated syrup
    Fred N.

    Always very inviting and cost effective. One of the best places for brunch in Gaithersburg. Try the trifecta! Light golden waffles. Syrup always heated.

    Elote Breakfast Burrito
    Jasmine H.

    I've been to this location several times and I'm never too impressed nor am I too dissatisfied- just an "alright" breakfast experience with a really good juice bar. I'm reviewing this time as I tried the seasonal summer menu. They had a watermelon wake-up juice which is watermelon, pineapple, mint and lime. You know when you taste something good and it immediately makes you smile or want to dance? That's this drink. How refreshing! Our waitress said we got the last ones for the morning so I'm sad I couldn't get another! We also tried the strawberry tres leches French toast which was very good - it was sweet, almost a little too sweet but I treated it as dessert after eating the shrimp and grits. They had a good flavor but overall maybe a 6/10. My grits were a little too watery and the amount of onion was a little overboard. My partner tried the elote breakfast burrito and said it tasted good but needed to be mixed better as the first half of the burrito was nothing but egg and the second half had more of the beans and peppers. Didnt see much corn or corn salsa. Overall maybe a 7/10 experience.

    Farmhouse hash
    Sung Hee K.

    Food was better than I expected. Service was great and the ambiance mid-level noisy. You can sign up online to "wait in line" so definitely do that before you arrive to reduce your wait. It is hugely popular on weekends and the wait can be 40-60 minutes easy. I got the works omelette which was quite good. It came with a green salad, buttered toast and jam. All of it was good. I don't usually eat toast but this multi-grain was so delicious. I tried the salmon fritatta which was also decent. Portions are reasonable as are the prices. The blazing dragon drink was tart and a bit sweet but tasty. I will definitely return to try other menu items.

    Maria M.

    The place is very cute, they have an open kitchen, and it wasn't very busy but that probably has more to do with the fact that we went at 2pm. I got the Floridian French Toast and my boyfriend got the chickichanga, both were delicious. We also got coffee-- which was a good brew-- as well as a cinnamon cereal bowl, and a pomegranate drink, both were good drinks as well. The staff were all very friendly and despite having arrived 30 minutes before they closed we never felt rushed or like an inconvenience. We were checked on several times by the server and received our food and drinks in a promptly manner. Overall a great experience.

    Leo T.

    I don't know the guy's name, but the manager here and the new layout has changed the game here. The wait is annoying, but to have a wait in this area to eat brunch is pretty amazing. I told Jim's so once.

    Sunrise
    Jessica A.

    Late breakfast before heading into DC for adventures. I had the sunrise granola bowl, which comes with a muffin, yum! This was my second visit and it made me wonder why it's been so long since I was there. Love the food, great atmosphere, and friendly and hospitable staff. I'll be back soon!

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    Slow service, soggy food and rude staff. Bad experience won't be returning and I think there are better places with kinder people.

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    Neko Nook - Strawberry Sando

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    1.2 mi

    I love Neko Nook! They offer delicious Japanese food and drinks. I enjoy their Sandos--the cream…read moreisn't too sweet and the bread is soft. Also, their drinks are unique like their ume flavored drink (uniquely salty!) And their refreshers. I absolutely enjoy the vibe of the cafe. It's cozy and has cute decor. Moreover, they play nice music like ghibli instrumentals/soundtracks. There are a couple regular tables and chairs and some chairs and tables set up like a camping area. They also have outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the weather. The staff are always helpful with the many questions I have about their drinks! I've been to Neko Nook several times and I'll continue to go!

    Had breakfast. Placed order at counter and waited for all to be made…read more Chicken Katsu Curry - came in a bowl. Chicken katsu on the left and steamed rice on the right with pickled vegetables covered in a brown curry sauce. There is a lot of curry sauce, so you have more than enough for everything in the bowl. It was good to try, but I might stick to something different the next time - all about preference. Ube Latte - I got it iced. After my first sip, I was expecting it to be a little sweet, but it was not at all. However, as I shook my cup a bit more it tasted how I wanted it - that helped. Enjoyed this drink. Even though there is seating both indoors and outdoors, there are not a lot of seats overall. We lucked out as someone was leaving a table right after we ordered.

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    C & C Cafe

    C & C Cafe

    4.8(35 reviews)
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    THIS PLACE WAS SO CUTE!…read more I wish I would've gotten more photos! Staff 10/10 Bakery 10/10 Coffee 12/10 Unfortunately when I came it was so cold I did snag a few loafs of bread with fruit and cream to bring back to Texas. And boooooy was it amazing to share with everyone. Can't wait to come visit maybe in the summer time

    Adorable cafe with some of the lightest and fluffiest pastries. It's unbelievable this place has…read morebeen there for two years and I am just finding it. Located in the shopping center with Woodside Deli and Gold Gym this place is too cute for Gaithersburg. It barely has a social media presence but it is so photogenic it needs to be more popular. The pastries here are mostly animal shaped. Thus the adorable part. I ordered the following: -Bear shaped cocoa cream puff -minion cakesicle -hello kitty macaron -croque monsuier -basque cheesecake -a ridiculously cute frog cake -brown sugar milk tea Everything tasted as good as it looked. The cream puff had a whipped frosting and a light mousse filling. The savory croque hit the spot when surrounded by sweets. The cake omg could devoured in one sitting by one person. Light cream and filled with strawberries. The pastries here are so light that they almost feel strangely healthy and don't leave you feeling heavy. The bubble tea however, was a little sweet. I would've very much preferred if we had a choice of how sweet it could be but otherwise it's really good. The service is friendly. There's a few tables to sit down and hang out at. I can't wait to come back here and get the tiramisu.

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    C & C Cafe - I was watching the baker make them in the kitchen, so they are definitely made fresh!!

    I was watching the baker make them in the kitchen, so they are definitely made fresh!!

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    La Poteria Local - Pan De Waffle Sample - April 2025

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    4.8(187 reviews)
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    Cute Colombian cafe in Montgomery Village. Came in Sunday morning for drinks and breakfasts after…read morethe gym. When walking in it feels like you're in another place. Amazing vibes and service was great! We ordered the chai latte, gingerbread latte and Pan de waffle Sanguchito and Perro Caliente to share. The lattes were delicious and flavorful. It was a good way to start the Sunday morning. The pan de waffle sanguchito was amazing, probably my favorite! The waffle had a mochi texture and reminded me of cheese bread, pao de queijo. Filled with ham, cream cheese and provolone, each bite perfectly balanced with the flavors. The perro caliente is a Colombian hot dog was surprisingly good! Everything worked so well together, it had onions, chips, pineapple sauce, mozzarella cheese and garlic/ketchup mayo sauce. Very impressed by the quality of the food and I cannot wait to get the pan de waffle again! If you're into cafes and looking for cool hidden gems, definitely try this place out!

    My go to coffee shop in Germantown, and my favorite north of DC! The coffee beans are great, and I…read morelove the farmers coffee - it's very similar to cafe de olla. The cafe is tucked away in a strip mall, with ample parking. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is very well-decorated, and is a cozy place to be.

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    Inside - August 2024 (near the entrance)

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    Java Nation

    Java Nation

    4.0(171 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I swear coffee tastes better on vacation! We found Java Nation while traveling to Maryland for the…read morecollege rugby championships and are officially obsessed with their delicious drinks and scratch made dishes! We ended up going back twice! We were greeted right when we walked in and the staff was patient as we looked over the large menu. Plenty of seating inside and they have a nice outdoor patio for when the weather gets better. The blueberry muffin was the best I have ever eaten! The slightest hint of sweetness made all the difference! You could taste how fresh all the ingredients were! The breakfast sandwich was massive and filling. I would love to come back again for the dinner/cocktails! Plenty of street parking available and the restaurant/bathrooms were very clean. Cafe Con Leche Flat White Fresh Squeezed OJ Avocado Toast Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

    My first visit here was so perfect, I could not wait to go back. My second one was a bit less…read moreexciting. The coffee and food are absolutely incredible. The service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is super clean. If I could go back in time, the only thing I would do differently would be to skip the protein smoothie. The description sounded very flavorful and delicious, but the reality was muted and boring. It had chunks of ice in it and tasted more of stevia than of banana, and I could not taste the espresso even a little bit, even though I saw him put it in there. I am wondering if the flavor of the vanilla protein powder took over? I could taste a watered down flavor of almond, vanilla, and something like stevia or monkfruit, but I could not taste banana, coffee, or cacao nibs. There was zero richness for something containing both banana and almond butter. Zero. That said, I will definitely go back again and again and again for their other items. I just will not be ordering the protein smoothie again as I mourn the $13 I spent on it.

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