First Watch

3.2 (71 reviews)

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steak bowl breakfast (not a huge portion, as described by the waitress)

Benjamin B.

Curiosity got the best of me, so I dropped by here for my first time on a mid-morning during a weekday. When I arrived, there was no one attending the hostess stand. After being told by two employees that they would be right with me, I was eventually seated. Once at my table, my waitress walked past three times before acknowledging me. Two more times before she took my drink request. I ended up ordering a steak breakfast bowl, with the portion size described as huge. Hardly. I was pleased that the waitress was able to wrangle up some half-and-half from the kitchen. I had to engage in a guessing game with her as to what dairy items were actually available for my coffee, though: Cream? No. Whole milk? No. During my visit, the restaurant wasn't really that busy, so I guess that perhaps they were understaffed? The one single thing that really disturbed me was the overwhelming chemical smell from some cleaning agent that an employee sprayed onto a nearby table! Overwhelming. I almost got up and left. I'm unlikely to return.

Healthy Turkey Omelette and home style Potatoes

Dianna S.

Met friends for brunch to ring in the New Year and celebrate a friend's birthday. We had to wait a long time even after calling to be placed on the wait list. They were super busy with many people The restaurant is very bright and inviting. It was clean. The bathrooms were clean too. The place has many tables, chairs and booths. I believe there is a bar in the back. My food was delicious. I had a healthy turkey omelette with eggs instead of egg whites. The dish came with home style potatoes which were delicious. The coffee was pretty good. I think I drank three or four cups. We had a good time and I will return to try sine other entrees.

Ken K.

This just opened recently. We frequent this chain in Florida. This location, prob because it's new is crazy busy. The wait on Sat was 35-55 min. Also, parking in that shopping center is often a challenge. Food is very good. Service is friendly but not fast ( at least on this day). Cool ambiance fir a breakfast / brunch place ... they close at 2:30. Will def be back.

Anna L.

Food was delicious!! We had the farmhouse skillet, waffle, pancakes, and biscuits with gravy. Overall, I am really pleased with the food. Our server was wonderful. It was super packed. We had to wait 30 mins for a table then 30 mins for food. Will def be back on a not so busy day

Beth S.

This establishment is apparently very new. And as such, they did not have a seasonal menu. And that was a big disappointment. I like the seasonal menu. I got the traditional. It was fine. Eggs and potatoes both needed more seasoning. Pepper helped. Pancakes are huge. The million dollar potatoes were ordered by a tablemate and I had a nibble. Pretty good! The place was very busy. Again, it's new. So. But we had gotten on the list through the website. And it was damn near impossible to get someone to acknowledge us to let them know we had arrived. People who just walked up were able to get acknowledgement. But anyone who would talk to us would just send us to someone else. The third place we were sent, they would not - WOULD NOT!! - even look at us. I finally had to go rude and just start talking to the gal, telling her we got on the list via the website and we had arrived. She just basically said okay. No time estimate or anything. It was...weird. Frustrating. OH!!! And!!!! Okay agin, they just opened. But the window at our booth faced east. There were no window treatments. Luckily it was overcast for part of our meal. But we had the sun in our faces in a very unpleasant way. It wasn't the greatest experience, really. As I write this, I feel like I'm being generous with 4 stars. Yeah, actually? I'm knocking it down to 3 stars. It was okay. Definitely not great.

Catrina T.

It was VERY crowded. We got on the waitlist and only had to wait 4-5 minutes upon arrival. Our server came right over. I ordered coffee right away. The coffee cup and silverware were all dirty and had to be sent back. We ordered regular breakfast food and I had a lunch item. I had the pecan and chicken salad and a half sandwich. My salad was wonderful (I will get that again). My sandwich wasn't hot, it was messy, and had WAY too much sauce on it. I'm not sure I would get that sandwich again. All it all, it was just ok. I will go back but this may not be on my top 3 places.

Bacado omelette with million dollar potatoes.

Coasy H.

I fell in love with First Watch Orlando so I wanted to give the one in my hometown a try. It was super packed today, but I'm glad I joined the waitlist before leaving home. The food was hot and fresh, my only complaint is the million dollar potatoes could've been cooked softer, some of mine and my sister's weren't fully done. The location can seat lots of people which is a plus, our server was good and attentive, I will definitely be back at a less crowded time of day.

Nicole L.

Luckily our wait wasn't that long but it was a bit underwhelming. I've been to first watch before in Florida and the differences were vast. We got a special they had going and it was mid to say the least. Iced coffee was mostly milk as well.

Welexi H.

The newest breakfast restaurant is now open in Germantown,Tn. After a two hour wait I was finally able to try their breakfast and see what the hype was all about. I was able to get on the waitlist via the app and online. With this location being in a shopping center of course parking was packed but I was able to find a spot. After getting the text message that my table was ready, I was greeted and seated by my waitress. The service was very nice, my waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I order the popular Trifecta, which consisted of a Belgian waffle, eggs and bacon. Of course I had to order the iced honey Carmel crunch coffee. Everything was hot and ready and I didn't have any complaints about my food. I definitely will be going back.

Jan H.

This time I checked in on their watchlist which helps with the wait time. You can sign into the waitlist on their app as a guest and once you get there go in and let the hostess know that you are on the waitlist so she can check you in. My wait was about 10 minutes after that. I chose to sit at the bar area this time. It was a little hard for me to get up into the chairs but I'm older and shorter so someone younger and taller might not have that problem. I did notice that other people had the same problem just getting up into the seats, pulling it forward and getting situated but after that they are a comfortable seat better than a stool. The seats are wicker with a back and were of a comfortable size to accommodate a larger person. If you have hip or back issues I would not recommend sitting at the bar. Ladies there is no place to put your purse. The area itself is nice, clean and well attended. I had a wonderful waitress and the atmosphere at the bar was nice and relaxing. My lemon ricotta pancakes were so good and fluffy you don't need syrup. A large glass of cranberry juice (ocean spray) and coffee made for the perfect breakfast. Food so good I could sleep here and wake up in the morning ready to eat breakfast again. Good thing I got a to-go box and coffee.

Biscuits w/turkey sausage gravy, Million Dollar Potatoes and scrambled eggs

Julie A.

Great food and service! We ate at the bar after being quoted an hour wait time, which was fine. Our food was fresh and tasted soooooo good! The Million Dollar Potatoes were my favorite

Biscuits and Turkey sausage gravy with eggs

Mike A.

We came here shortly after this location opened for business. So I'm thinking some of these things experienced may be part of that - just being new and figuring things out, growing pains as it were. I don't think any issues we had would be systemic and they should be easily overcome. So, for the issues, such as they were. 1) I listed for the waitlist on the website and got in line, it said to "check in" when I got there. So when I got there there was an employee at the front door with an iPad taking names etc so o checked in. Well I wasn't supposed to check in with her evidently, she told me to check in inside at the next hostess stand. The one with 2 employees not doing anything except bringing people to their tables and actively ignoring anyone else. So I had to be a bit rude and barge in and let them know I had checked in via the website. After that it was maybe a 10 minute wait, not very long especially considering it was quite busy. Issue #2: we were sat along the front in a booth on the east side of the building. In the morning. With table to ceiling (high ceilings too) windows. Windows which had no window treatments of any kind. Is anyone picking up what I'm putting down? In case you aren't - the sun was BLASTING in so that I felt like I was sitting on Alderaan right before, you know..... oh man too soon..... issue 3) one of our crew got "the traditional" breakfast and nothing was really seasoned or anything just kind of blah and meh. Tasted fine and was cooked properly but just..... bland. Oh and 4) they didn't have any of the seasonal fall specialities other First Watch locations have this time of year. Ok so - let's sum up and hit some high points. Our waitress was very nice and friendly and doing a great job and kept our coffees filled. The kitchen was working hard and kept things moving, we didn't have much of a wait for a seat and we didn't have much of a wait for food even though, again as was previously mentioned, they were quite busy on this bright sunny solar radiation blasting through the east facing windows directly through my retinas and into my brain morning. I got the biscuits and turkey sausage gravy with eggs. My gravy was nicely seasoned which kind of contrasted with my table mates unseasoned Traditional. Oh - a definite high point was I upgraded my potatoes to the Million Dollar Potatoes and that was definitely worth the charge. Those were very very good, the parm cream sauce being, in my opinion, the best part of it. So all in all I would return especially as I've been to other locations that had been open longer and had things figured out and I've no doubt my next visit will be a 4 or probably even 5 start visit!!

Suzanne V.

We were fortunate enough to get reservations for this new First Watch location's soft opening. We were immediately greeted at the door by manager Michael who provided a smile and warm welcome. We were seated at a table where one side was a booth seat, and the other side was a chair. It was in front of a big sign that welcomed us to the Germantown location. Shortly after being seated, our server, Ashley came over and offered us coffee. She served it in the mugs that were sitting on the table and left a carafe full of this tasty coffee so we could self refill with the endless pot. The menu is quite extensive with many options. Ashley suggested that we start with the hardwood smoked bacon and we are so glad that we did! The bacon was sweet, but at the same time it had a slight kick! It was so good! I ordered the Floridian French Toast and my partner ordered the chorizo omelette. My French toast was served with a generous helping a fruit, a top and a lovely display. The kiwi, strawberries, and bananas were a great complement to the challah bread French toast and it was served with a bottle of warm syrup. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his omelet and kale tonic. The kale tonic was such a refreshing drink made with kale, cucumber and apple. The staff checked on us multiple times while we were dining and our main server Ashley was super friendly and attentive! We were both stuffed by the end of our meal and we will definitely be dining here again very soon!

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Chris W.

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7 months ago

The food was good. The service was bad. We were seated as soon as we came in. But no one else came to the table for about 10 minutes or more. While servers walked around and even were dancing while we waited for someone to take our order. After we asked someone walking by who our server was. The server finally came to take our order. We had to ask for water, she didn't ask what we wanted to drink, because she took the order so fast. The million dollar bacon came out cold. We had to send it back. The server started to have a better attitude as the time went by. I'm not sure if she was having an off day or not. But what got me was we had to ask for a server while about 5-6 servers walked around talked and huddled up with each other. I'm not sure if it always like this or this was an off morning. read more

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Taquita E.

6 months ago

Stopped into today and had the sweet honey pecan salad. Omg it was so good everything was fresh. It was sweet and I didn't need any dressing . No picture bc I was on a time limited. I will definitely try this again. read more

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Fara M.

5 months ago

Visited First Watch this morning. I was impressed. The ambiance was great. Open layout, bright, modern and CLEAN. The food was delicious. I had The Works omelette with potatoes.Loved it. My husband the wrap. Loved it. My daughter had the breakfast sandwich said it was amazing. But most importantly was the service. It was very busy but that did not stop our server Ashley from being attentive and FRIENDLY. She anticipated our every need. Never forgot to smile and showed that we were important to her. Unfortunately that is rare these days. She was awesom. We will definitely go back. read more

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Deborah S.

6 months ago

First day at this location, whatever you do add yourself to waitlist 1.5 hour wait. Food was good, not a fan of grits. Bread was good and Bacon was excellent. Need regular creamer on the table please. Potatoes not cut small enough to be done but flavor good. It was cold in the restaurant, front doors needed to be closed. read more

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Arden H.

2 months ago

Horrible customer service. rude employees and they burnt my food. I will not be returning

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McKenzie T.

7 months ago

5/6 out of 10 nice customer service. Food Wasn't the best. Pancakes were lukewarm. Pretty busy environment, Went on a Sunday. read more

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Maddie H.

9 months ago

Everything was perfect!!! Staff were all so friendly and great. Food was hot and fresh. The inside is beautiful I love first watch!!! Highly recommend million dollar bacon and million dollar potatoes. The morning meditation drink is my absolute favorite too! read more

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Donald G.

8 months ago

Horrible experience. Icompetent hostess. She failed at the First Watch primary focus of comfort to the customer. Wife and I languished standing for 40 minutes waiting to be seated. I noticed several empty tables and the wait line was at a stand still. I approached the hostess inquiring about this long wait and she said she was giving the kitchen a break to catch up before seating anyone else. How incompetent, leave the customer standing when they could be sitting at a table. We left and went to another restaurant. This hostess is not a good fit to this fast paced enviornment, would probably do better cleaning tables. Pathetic experience. read more

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St E.

7 months ago

Worst dining experience I've had in years. Server was horrible. Took our order, got it wrong and never came back to our table. Had to go to the front to get our check. Won't be back! read more

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Adrienne F.

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7 months ago

Went on a Sunday morning and was seated right away. Service and food was great and fast. Paid with QR code at table which made it fast too. read more

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Teresa M.

7 months ago

I ate at here on 11/06/2025 with a group my former coworkers and manager! The food, service and ambiance did not disappoint! I had the Traditional Breakfast with coffee and it was absolutely delicious! The tators (potatoes) had a great well seasoned taste! The server did a great job in serving our group! I will be back and recommend this restaurant with highest rating 5*! read more

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Nitarsha B.

7 months ago

My 1st experience was bad. So we decided to return since the newness has worn off. Our Service was awful and so was the food. Our food came out cold. And it was replaced one at a time. Therefore the second meal was cold once everything arrived. We had to get our refills from another server. Plus we didn't receive a discount on the cold food like they said. So it's safe to say you all lost 3 great customers. read more

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Craig Y.

8 months ago

Only 2 out of the 3 of us got our food. One meal NEVER showed! We had previously dined at a First Watch in Columbus and the food, service and ambiance were excellent. Considering this restaurant opened a few weeks ago it is possible that the management has already left for vacation. read more

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A. I.

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8 months ago

The food was really good. This was our second attempt of trying this place. The first time wait was ridiculous was told 30 min to 1 hr said ok and went shopping came back 1.10ths later since I had not received a text. She said about another 30 asked how many folks ahead. Literally we got the text that we where next and to start heading to see the hostess 2.50hrs later and of course where gone. This time was much better and the food was great. I would definitely go back and try other things on the menu. You have to request syrup they do not have it on the table and if you ask for maple it's a charge it on the menu I didn't see it until after the fact the regular syrup is free but you have to request it read more

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S C.

8 months ago

Met some friends here for our first time visit and it was great. Our waitress KayKay was fantastic, such a beautiful spirit and an asset to the waitstaff. The food was just as good and beautifully plated as it looked on their website. The noise level is a little high but the atmosphere is perfect for a small gathering. We'll definitely be back! Hopefully we'll have KayKay as our waitress again read more

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Bill W.

4 months ago

Good brunch food, good location. Servers are nice. I'm not sure if the servers or the kitchen is a little slow, but every First Watch I've ever been to (even in other states) seems to be slower than other brunch restaurants but don't seem to serve as many people. This location was a little slow but not as bad as other First Watch locations. read more

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Chandra P.

8 months ago

Just ok. Nice but packed. Typical breakfast spot. 40 mins wait at 1030 on a Friday. I sat alone at the bar.

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Mark L.

6 months ago

So First Watch is in the old Chilis spot in Gtown. Decor was nice and bright. Was excited to try the Nutella donut holes, double bacon Parmesan hash and lemon ricotta pancakes. The donut holes were disappointing, dry with very little Nutella. I'm spoiled by the Nutella beignets at Voodoo Cafe. Not fair to compare but.... The lemon ricotta pancakes were very good the lemon curd was great and pancakes were huge. The bacon Parmesan hash was good but too many onions in the potatoes, it was very flavorful and the lemony arugula on top was a nice addition. Overall good breakfast. read more

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karmelo

8 months ago

Tracy is the best bartender !!! food was also amazing as well as the service. I ordered the tri-fecta and it was phenomenal, food was quick, drinks was quick and made to perfection. read more

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Anika B.

7 months ago

This was my first visit and I must say it did not disappoint!! Flavorful and portion size was large enough to have leftovers!! 10 out of 10 definitely recommend!! I will definitely be back again!! read more

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Kayla C.

7 months ago

Honestly not impressed at all. Food overall just lacks flavor. I noticed that they use a bunch of salt, but little to no flavor in return. I think that every dish has serious potential if they would just put down the salt, and pick the flavor seasonings . The ambiance and service was fantastic. Overally 5/10 read more

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Fred T.

7 months ago

Went there on a Friday at about 12:30. Waited just a few minutes and were seated on the enclosed patio. We'd heard a lot of good comments on locations in other cities. Food was decent. Good taste, big portions. There were some rough edges that need to be fixed. Menus were never removed from the table. Ordered Diet Coke and ice water for drinks and those took about 15 minutes to get to the table. Everything took way longer than necessary. Had to mask twice for everything. Drink refills, and the check. These things can all be corrected with a little coaching. read more

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Ramona M.

7 months ago

From beginning to end the experience was bad and I've been to other First Watch in different cities and had never experienced this before. We added our name to the waitlist and once we arrived we were told it would be 15mins and that turned out to be a total of 40min wait. Then once seated it took almost 10mins before anyone came and took our order. Once we got our order the food was bad. The chicken pesto quinoa bowl tasted as if the kale had not been washed and tasted gritty. Also my husband's eggs had kale in them and he tasted the gritty as well. It was just frustrating and BAD! Great location but it won't be open long with issues like this. read more

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Teresa W.

7 months ago

Was seated for at least 10 minutes before waiter approached the table. This was after I inquired as to where my waiter was. Service was extremely slow. They were fully staffed out front. It was not because they were short staffed. Food was decent but nothing worth coming back for. I will stick to my old reliable EGGS UP GRILL!!!!! read more

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Katrina G.

7 months ago

I had the honor of trying First Watch with my family of four today and guys it was fabulous!! The restaurant is decorated very nicely on the inside and quite spacious. Our service was quite good and the food was spectacular!! We loved the Nutella doughnuts for a starter. Our pancakes & tacos were also fabulous. We can't wait to return!!! read more

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Gerri B.

8 months ago

I'm only giving one star and cannot give any stars for Food or Service since no one acknowledged us after 15-20 minutes of being seated this morning. My husband and I took our coffee mugs from the table and went and filled it at the coffee urn for those who are waiting (which no one was waiting). We then left after we finished that cup of coffee we served ourselves, with still no one coming to our table - no water, no nod, no one literally speaking to us after the hostess seated us. The coffee was good. I did let the hostess know we were leaving since no one ever came to our table. It's not as if they were slammed busy either. Next time I'll sit at the bar where we are directly in front of someone and not totally ignored. read more

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Jim B.

8 months ago

The food at First Watch is absolutely wonderful. The service - and the staff - are similarly fantastic. Why the 4 star review? I will give them a fiver as soon as - and NOT until - they get some sort of noise abatement treatment on the inside. It is incredible that a chain of the quality and success of FW allows this to happen. I'll wait 2-3 months and give them another shot. As is, the background noise there is absolutely deafening when the restaurant is at capacity. The other First Watch locations I've been to DO NOT have this issue at all and even factories are not allowed to have noise this loud for sustained periods. read more

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Sara t.

8 months ago

My daughter and I went for the first time this morning at 7:12am. Let's start with the pros, we were greeted several times with smiling faces, seated right away. Now for the cons, our waitress asked if it was our first time and we said yes and the only thing suggested and described was the coffee and that they didn't have the full menu until November. We got our iced coffee, hot chocolate and water right away. We had to send the cup for water back twice due to it visibly being dirty. Our food came out after a 35 minute wait, which was surprising since there weren't many people there yet. My order was wrong and had to be sent back, another 10 minute wait. When o got my food my daughter wax almost done, opened the silverware, it had egg and something green caked on the fork, sent it back, they brought out more, also dirty. They brought out plastic ware, at this point I had the ick. I asked for a to go plate, my daughter said the million dollar bacon was just okay and her blueberry pancake and eggs were nothing great either. Overpriced, not clean will not be back. Very disappointed. read more

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Lisa H.

7 months ago

The ambiance is good because the restaurant is new...however, they need to work on food quality and service. Our pancakes were obviously cold (the butter didn't melt) and my eggs were extremely cold. We spoke with the manager, and she checked the time our food stayed under the warmer and only removed the drinks from our ticket. The server was very slow; it was not a good experience. read more

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Andre S.

7 months ago

Waiting 15 minutes when the restaurant was 75% empty and multiple staff members having unproductive conversations standing behind me. Got their attentio, then they tried to be professional and help. I left went down the road to Another Broken Egg and had coffee, water, and meal in 15 minutes read more

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Gordon P.

7 months ago

Great food. Call ahead seating on a Sunday is the way to go. Unfortunately on a Sunday it probably took a good 45 minutes to get our food.

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More info about First Watch

7810 Poplar Ave
Germantown, TN 38138
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(901) 665-5590
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https://www.firstwatch.com

Hours

What time does First Watch open?

First Watch opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does First Watch close?

First Watch closes at 2:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Payment methods

Does First Watch take credit cards?

Yes, First Watch takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does First Watch have a drive thru?

No, First Watch does not have a drive thru.

Does First Watch serve alcohol?

Yes, First Watch serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does First Watch allow dogs?

Yes, First Watch allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does First Watch have outdoor seating?

Yes, First Watch has outdoor seating options.

Does First Watch have parking?

Yes, First Watch has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is First Watch wheelchair accessible?

Yes, First Watch is wheelchair accessible.

Does First Watch have free WiFi?

Yes, First Watch has free WiFi.

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Specialties

First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, serving a chef-driven menu of elevated classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order using the freshest ingredients. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, whipping French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. All year long, you can enjoy craveable favorites like Avocado Toast for breakfast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for lunch. Whether you start at the crack of dawn or not, we'll leave that up to you!

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The restaurant is very small so make sure you have a reservation. Our table was waiting on us! The…read moreservice was excellent. Jessica was attentive and she was very knowledgeable about all the menu items. She described them very accurately and it made you wanna order it. She was helpful in my entree decision. The coconut, carrot, and ginger soup was fantastic. The Halibut was flaky and had an amazing crust on it. The beef tenderloin was moist and had a flavorful Demi glaze on it. I finished off my meal with an espresso martini. It was made with peanut butter whiskey so I was very apprehensive. Jessica was very positive about it so I tried it. Best espresso martini I ever had!!!

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: + Hostess/Waitress was very welcoming and personable. + Comfortable and understated atmosphere. + Our waitress Courtney was outstanding with superb situational awareness and attention to detail! + The Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon was prepared and presented with supreme intent. It was delicious. + The Beef Tenderloin Dip sandwich and superbly prepared. - Overpriced. If you are in the area and have deep pockets, take the time to dine here!

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Southern Social

4.6(743 reviews)

0.5 mi

•$$$

The overall experience was delightful. The service was the definition of southern hospitality - the…read moreentire staff was welcoming and personable. The building has a classic charm with a hint of elegance that elevates the dining experience. Okay, let's get into the food- the southern strawberry cake was absolutely delicious. Each bite took my palate on a joyride of goodness. The mashed potatoes were velvety and delicious- smit was the best mashed potato I've ever eaten. The redfish and crab was the perfect combination. The fish was fresh with just the right amount of flakiness. The cheese grits were very tasty too. Definitely a southern experience worth having.

Its always a great experience when we come here. My wife loves it and we enjoy every dish we have…read moreever tried from here. So you can't go wrong with here. Bringing your date here will better your chances of getting some cutty..Lol

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Moondance Grill

4.1(450 reviews)

0.8 mi

•$$$

Had a chance to have a cocktail at the bar before the members in our party arrived for our…read morereservation time. Great, friendly service and very quick. I had a perfect dirty martini and my husband had an excellent old fashioned ( chose not to do the smoked version. ) We were seated at the time of our reservation with courteous and prompt attention from our waiter. He informed us of all the specials and gave us the right amount of time to relax before ordering. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. I like the atmosphere, not too large of a dining area, I like the separate room of tables, with a fireplace, along with the area of booths for a more intimate setting. The bar itself is large and has seating on the outskirts of it as well.

I've been here a handful of times. Most of them have been quite lovely. Out of the times I have…read moredined here, almost all have been with people from work. I do believe C and I have only been here once as a couple. It did not go well at all, so we have not been back together, as she is holding a bit of a grudge. It's a long story but it all ties back to service. That night we had the worst table in the building and service was spotty at best. Food was still pretty good, just whole ass annoyed by the entirety of the rest of the experience. I am lucky enough to be able to be taken to/host dinner with clients and manufacturers a good bit. They like places like this so I get by ever so often. Gotta love expensed meals!!! Tehehe I like the open kitchen concept they have and the bar is really cool. The metal shelves at the bar that store the booze are bad ass. It's warm and cozy and has a great vibe overall. The last time we sat on the enclosed patio. I had not sat out there before. I think the larger tables all go out there. We had seven and there was another group of about twenty in the same room with us. Food ranges from fairly good to fucking great. I've never had anything bad here, but a few sighs have been had, mostly by misunderstood expectations of what I was getting I would say. So, quite possibly I am the problem. As with most of my problems, actually... The oysters Rockefeller are very different from the norm. Fried oysters on a side of spinach. That's what it seems like. I ate it up, don't get me wrong. I did just switch to only fried oysters after the first one. No need wasting stomach space on spinach. Charbroiled oysters is always a good move and the preparation remains traditional on that one. I do find the oysters to be quite massive and hard to chew the whole thing at once. Cutting them just seems silly though. Steaks are prepared very well and to your liking each time. I have never had a bad one. Good flavor too. I am going to spring on the Hawaiian Ribeye the next time I go on my dime. It's a classic that I remember from Steak and Ale as well as Houston's. Both now gone from Memphis. I like the she crab soup an awful lot, and just about every entree I have had here is killer. You really cannot go wrong with the food. Just order something you normally like and boom. I will also say this. The short ribs I had last time were some of the best I have ever had. Bravo on that! Additionally, I had two giant pieces for like $40! I could only eat one of them after all of the appetizers. Oh.... Yea. They have a hot lobster roll that is good! You don't see that in Memphis very often!! Get you some. Wait.... Lamb Lollipops. They have evolved some of the years but they have really good lamb chops. They used to be the exact same dish as their sister concepts of Itta Bena, BB Kings, and Lafayette's. I am not sure if the whole family still has the old version or not. Here it has changed a good bit. As I write this, I crave it.... Ugh. Damn your foods and your seductive prowess food skills! Lastly, Tommy Peters did great things for this city's food scene. I am sad that he is gone but I know he was proud of this one! Ok. That's enough, Adam.... No one reads this crap anyway. '26 - 48

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Huey’s - Germantown

3.8(191 reviews)

0.4 mi

•$$

Family-owned & operated

Kid friendly

Nice clean restaurant, pleasant atmosphere, casual seat yourself format. We were greeted right away…read moreby our friendly server, had our drinks and appetizers (fried pickles) order in promptly. I had the smash burger, mom had the Cobb salad. Everything was delicious, arrived in a reasonable amount of time and all the fixin's (ranch, ketchup, extra napkins) were on the table before we had to ask. Reasonably priced, I'd say I actually prefer this location over the midtown location I remembered from years ago, 10/10 would recommend.

I love Huey's! I…read morelove their ever so tasty food! Some of the best burgers and wings around these parts! It's a chill of a place as you will ever find in all of the lands, planets, and galaxies!! I have said it a hundred times and I'll say it a hundred more!! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! I love Huey's! '26 - 14

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The Skybox Grill

3.9(310 reviews)

4.6 mi

•$$

This place came highly recommended. I was by myself so I sat at the bar. Service was friendly,…read morequick and accurate. They have a full bar and good selection of tap beers. I had the cuban sandwich which was average. Smaller portions than some other places. The fries on the other hand were probably the best I've ever eaten. Biggest drawback at least to sitting in the bar was it was very loud. Difficult to have a conversation without yelling

First time here with a group and I was as really impressed with the service and quality of food…read more The staff was amazing - literally felt like we were their only table due to their teamwork. Everyone at our table had something different and everyone loved their lunch. If you like watching sports, this is a great place to go - several TVs! Definitely coming back!!!

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Germantown Commissary

4.0(1.3k reviews)

0.5 mi

•$$

My wife and I ate dinner at The Commisary in Germantown(Memphis, TN) . We had the rib dinner for…read moretwo. The meal consists of baked beans, Cole slaw, a deviled egg for each and dinner rolls. We were seated immediately by a very friendly hostess and then greeted by our waitress. She is clearly someone's Grandma! She was extremely cordial and attentive....just like your Grandma would be if you sat down at her dinner table! The food was delicious and maybe the best ribs I've ever had! The meat was perfectly smoked, with a great Smokey flavor and a rich bark on the outside. I'm talking about sucking on the bones to get that last bit of BBQ taste. My biggest disappointment was we finished everything...no leftovers! If you're ever in Memphis, this is a place to check out and bring your appetite! You can thank me later!

Excellent tasty food, friendly and understanding service by Cynthia, and a shack-like, ultra casual…read moreambiance. You MUST try the homemade banana pudding which reminded me of my Southern step-mom's recipe. The BBQ beef brisket salad using BBQ sauce as your dressing is scrumptious. It's big enough to split. BBQ sandwiches, platters, and ribs are also options. Note: The brunswick stew has pork and there are non-BBQ items such as burgers on the menu. We'll be back and I highly recommend! Withheld a 5/5 rating since one side's seating area required a very high step up/down which is NOT handicap accessible. The other side seemed accessible.

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Stoney River

3.7(593 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$

Pre-birthday dinner for my daughter, and it was our first time dining here. I honestly have no…read morecomplaints about anything! The food was exceptionally delicious from start to finish. The bread literally melted in our mouths. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her hanger steak with au gratin potatoes, and my lamb chops were cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. I could only eat two, so of course I took the rest home to enjoy later! And let me not forget those steak egg rolls--they were hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Every dish exceeded our expectations. The price of the bill was well worth it. I love when I can go out for a nice dinner and everything goes right with no complaints. We can't wait to dine here again. Definitely a 10/10 from us!

I was in need of restaurant for a work function and Stoney River came highly recommended…read more First of all, the vibe was great. The decor, dark and moody with accents of gold sprinkled throughout was the perfect backdrop for our dinner. The food was great. While I had the steak frites, the other dinners also enjoyed the prime rib and filets. My biggest callout was the Parmesan truffle fries didn't pack much truffle flavor. Be warned they should be called Parmesan fries. They should be better. I'll give them another try the next time I'm in the area to see if it was a fluke or if they improve the fries.

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Wolf River Brisket

3.9(452 reviews)

4.0 mi

•$$

Food was outstanding! Highly recommend. Had the brisket and…read moreTurkey. Friendly staff, when I am back in town will go back.

The food, service and vibes here were all deserving of the hype. We really enjoyed the brisket and…read morethe nachos were a wonderful starter. The place goes all out for holiday decorations. This would be a great place for a small office holiday party or get together with friends. Seriously looking forward to coming back here and eating my way through the menu.

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Limelight

4.1(111 reviews)

0.6 mi

Great experience, great food, great service, great atmosphere. Definitely will become on of our…read moreregulars

Limelight transported me to a calming and cool oasis in the midst of the blistering summer of…read moreMemphis. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in its sun room with a neutral natural palette that I once indulged myself at the Rose Tavern in Canandaigua in Upstate New York. That nostalgic feeling of being in a beautiful tavern is pure delight. Absolutely beautiful restaurant, truly deserves limelight recognition in Germantown. Our darling Annalise server was extremely friendly. We loved the presentation of our dinner, but the octopus was a bit soft for our taste. I've had plenty of octopus in other cities and understand the dish is typically more expensive, but a small single mediocre tentacle is quite pricey for $28. I personally prefer a crispy and firmer chew for octopus. The scallops and shishito peppers were a delightful pairing. Valet parking shouldn't be forced upon the customer though? I felt bad that I don't carry cash to tip the valet, and valet is mandatory unless you want to park on the side streets and walk over. Do carry any cash! I wish that a portion of the parking lot was open for self parking though as those boys don't need to help out every guest who don't need valet and subjecting them to wait around for the boys to grab cars that we're perfectly capable of doing ourselves.

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SEARED SCALLOPS honeycrisp apple, house peppers, brussels, butternut squash, trout roe cream Delicious, the peppers made it so interesting

Congregation Coffee

4.1(54 reviews)

3.0 mi

Super cute coffee shop! Plenty of parking, lots of seating indoors and possibly outdoors but it was…read moreway too cold for that today. Cozy vibes, I loved their Christmas decorations and comfy couches. Service was friendly, I ordered an iced latte and it came out right away. I didn't have to wait in line, but most of the tables were full at noon on a Friday. The food looked good, next time I think I'll try the avocado toast. Clean restroom, which is always appreciated!

Stopped by for Bible Study yesterday at Congregation CoffeeZ Sat outside on the patio . Cool set up…read moreand easy place to work, eat, hang out with friends and read. Ordered an Iced Hibiscus Citrus Honey Latte. Really good drink. I could still taste the espresso. I ordered it half the sugar. Service was okay. Normally the people are super nice. Maybe the staff was having an off day. It was kind of a weird vibe. Anywho...I will return to try other seasonal drinks.

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Peppermint White Mocha With Oatmilk (made with regular milk and can barely taste the peppermint)

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