First time at the Greendale location. Went with my brunch group on Saturday the 13th and was surprised this location was not busy. The Brookfield and Oak Creek locations always seem to have a wait. I started with the Watermelon Wake-Up, a limited time drink with watermelon, pineapple, lime and mint. Several of us ordered this one. For the table we got the Honey Butter Biscuit Bites.... mini buttermilk biscuits with salted honey butter and warm mixed berry compote. My order was the avocado toast with two basted cage-free eggs, i added on the Million Dollar Bacon. I was charged for a side and not an add on, so be careful to clearly communicate when ordering. Food was fresh and comforting. One of the ladies at the table mentioned she could make this at home, but said the restaurant does it better. Our server Matthew was friendly and split the bill for our group with no issues. No extra service fee was added. Payment was either at the counter or by QR code on the receipt. read more

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We came here a little bit before nine on the weekend and thankfully there was no wait. The place has a bright, farmhouse aesthetic that is popular with a lot of brunch places these days. We ordered the bacado omelet and barbacoa chilaquiles. The omelet was nice and fluffy, but the portion was much smaller than omelets I've had at other brunch places in the area for the same price. It did come with a side salad, although I wished I had the option to choose my own side. The chilaquiles were also flavorful, but it was a little too mushy and there was not a lot of meat. The beans were also very cold, and I prefer my beans warm. Our server was pretty good. She took our order quickly and did check on us once. However, we did have to try and flag her down for a drink refill. We did get lucky with our sever. There was a table near us that had a different server. They had to ask our server about some requests because according to them, their server "ditched them." I would come back here again. Perhaps I would get takeout next time. Overall not a bad place to grab brunch before going shopping at Southridge Mall. read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greendale, Wisconsin

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Really convenient that you are able to check the wait time on line and join the list. When we went we did not need to use this feature. We started with the lemon blueberry cornbread and it was okay lacking flavor and blueberries. I got the Bacado Omelet with potatoes. The omelet was good, I enjoyed the avocado and side pico with it. We both had coffee as well. They left a small pot at the table which was great to keep refilling your cup and keep the coffee hot. read more

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I placed a to-go order online for breakfast . When i arrived to pick-up, the place was bustling. They do have a large parking lot, so that wasn't a problem. Hostess brought out my food in a few minutes. Packaging was great- putting fruit and condiments in separate containers. Food was so good. Blueberry pancake was a favorite. Turkey sausage links were amazing. Fruit was a lovely, fresh option for side (+$1). Join the reward club for free meal on your birthday! read more

First Watch - Blueberry pancake (served with amazing blueberry compote on side), eggs, turkey sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greendale, Wisconsin

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I made a to-go order online on a Saturday morning and it was ready for pick up within 10 minutes. When I got to the restaurant there was parking for to-go orders and a shelf near the door where my food was waiting. I ordered a seasonal special - chimichurri steak and eggs hash. It was good, although the steak was a little flavorless. I think it would have been better with additional chinichurri sauce. read more

First Watch - Chinichurri Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greendale, Wisconsin

Our hotel manager in Milwaukee suggested this place for breakfast, and a relative had eaten at the chain in Columbus, Ohio. They opened early, and on a St. Patrick's weekend Sunday, that was a plus. Everything else around us was closed til 11am. We drove here and parked out front. It's near a major street outside Milwaukee, in Glendale. We sat right away and waited a bit for menus to order. It was busy but tables moved quickly. I got decaf, my party got hot tea. I got a whole carafe to myself! I love, that, instead of relying on constant refills. I did have a spoiled cream situation from those portable mini creams like at 7-11. I think fresh half/half is much better suited for fresh coffee. The waitress replaced it and it was fine. the pancake with maple syrup was awesome, and the grits could have used some salt, but i'm ok to err on the side of less seasoning. They also offer pressed juices. My party got a green juice and salad. A bit of a health nut, but our diets over St Paddy's weekend can be really decadent! I treated myself to the blackberry sangria as well since I don't drive. It was good, kind of small really, but a nice treat. I'll have to look and see if this is the closest in the chain to Chicago. They could use one here, give IHOP a run for their money. read more

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Tried another location for this restaurant (usually go to the one in Mequon) and was not disappointed!! Went for Sunday brunch with my mom and it was soo packed, definitely recommend getting there early to get a spot. Wait wasn't too bad cause it was just us two, about 15-20 minutes. We tried their specials the BEC, Chimichurri steak and egg hash, and blueberry and lemon cornbread--all of it was soooo delicious. Loved the cheesiness of the sandwich I had and the lemon dressing for the salad was nice and light, super good too. The cornbread was my favorite!! At first I thought the dollop was frosting cause it smelled sweet but it was like a butter with lemon infused and it was sooo tasty--crunchy edges and nice and warm and moist on the inside!! I don't care for hash dishes but my mom really enjoyed what she got. She's a big fan of chimmichuri. Service was great, she was busy with so many other tables but our food was so good we didn't mind waiting. Really big fan of their specials, would love to come back to try when they have new for sure. read more

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Tried the steak chimichurri hash, a tad salty and stingy on the chimichurri sauce. The service was unexpectedly fast. Lower rating due to salt and inadequate chimichurri seasoning. I did love the pickled peppers. The juice did not disappoint. read more

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I came here randomly for brunch after driving past a few times, and thought I'd give it a try. They were pretty busy, but the waitress was friendly and attentive. I liked that they offer fresh food, which is always a plus. Since I wasn't too hungry, I ordered their Bloody Mary--was surprised it didn't come with a beer on the side like some places do, but it tasted good and wasn't too spicy. I also had the eggs and avocado toast. Both were fresh and flavorful, and it was clear the food was made to order. The avocado toast could've used a little seasoning, but overall, it was a good experience. It didn't wow me, but it was a solid brunch spot. I'd be open to coming back and trying other options on the menu. read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast with Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greendale, Wisconsin

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First Watch is a national chain that had its beginnings in 1983 when the founders left the Le Peep organization to launch this innovative restaurant concept. i had many breakfasts and lunches in the '80's at the Le Peep on Wisconsin ave, always a great experience. Brings back memories of many Milwaukee restaurants long gone - remember Heineman's? Healthy menu options are their specialty. calories counts, gluten free bread, sustainably sourced ingredients. it's not cheap. Note the Million Dollar bacon option - 4 pieces of bacon priced at $5.99 and the Million Dollar Potatoes $5.69. The food is fancy, perhaps a bit pretentious. I overheard a guy at the next table using a lot of f-bombs to describe his breakfast, clearly unhappy with the ubiquitous kale and goat cheese. this older gent also castigated his wife for incorrectly saying "God Bless You" following a sneeze. it should be "God Bless You All Day" according to him. There's a-holes everywhere but he made the experience less than joyful. i ordered the Steak and Eggs hash. The 7 pieces of thinly sliced tender steak were delicious. the grilled ciabatta bread was great, but was the size of a large breadstick, and i wish there were more. the fresh mushrooms and grilled veggies were excellent. eggs were cooked too hard, potatoes were not consistently tender and were lukewarm. I ordered a side of grits with butter because I was still a little hungry and was trying to avoid the Golden Cinnamon Roll which looked scrumptious. server was ok - appreciated her replacing a sad bottle of hot sauce with a fresh one without prompting. coffee is delicious. It's a bargain - $3.89 for a whole pot. According to the internet, it's sourced from Hulia, Columbia since 2018, where funding supports women-owned businesses and their families. the ambience is weird. clean and minimalist to a fault - appeared to have a farmhouse theme but eschewing the usual dusty bric -a-brac. it's noisy. I shazammed their playlist and didn't recognize a single artist or song. It's intrusive music with loud vocals. they are rated as having one of the industry's top workplace cultures, and it may be because the music is curated by their staff. Pet peeve: this Gen X reviewer is constantly irritated when staff responds to "thank you" with "no problem." it should be "you're welcome." Your hostess is welcoming, has amazing eye shadow, and uses "no problem" incessantly. i was still trying to figure out the restaurant concept, and i checked out the story behind its name. First Watch has grown explosively since going public in 2021, and has 535 locations with 14,000 employees. First Watch is a nautical term for the first shift on the boat. The restaurant took the name because of its hours - 7 am to 3:30 pm. The nautical name, folksy attempts to evoke a casual farmhouse vibe, the noisy ambience and generationally monogamous playlist and healthy expensive menu is obviously successful. Personally, I'd save the healthy eating for how i cook at home, and indulge my occasional breakfast fix at a traditional mom and pop diner. They offer captive wifi, a really smart marketing tool. you can also pay by scanning the QR symbol on your check; however, no option to opt out of server tip. i prefer to leave cash, and you don't have that option if you pay by scan. so I'm heading up to the hostess station. I know lots of people will find First Watch to be a First Rate (Mate) experience and i'd recommend it. personally, I'll buy you breakfast at Two Brothers- just keeping it real. read more

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The Tres Leche Strawberry French toast is to die for! I wish I ad thought to take a picture! Service was great, as always. Thank you for making my day. I'll be back! read more

I enjoy first watch every time I go, regardless of the location. It's always consistently good. I love the million dollar bacon and the AM superfoods bowl. I enjoy the healthy juice options. First Watch is a staple for me. read more

Always good food. Great variety of items on the menu. Been going for years and never disappointed.

I'm still amazed at all the chain pancake houses popping up all over the area so I stopped over for breakfast at about 9am on a Sunday morning and I got a table. The place was full but the service was ok and I had water and a menu right away. The place looks fresh and clean with a modern feel. I ordered the works omelette with potatoes which has sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, onions and tomatoes which sounded good. The toast was fantastic whole grain bakery style. The potatoes were cooked Al dente so a little hard/raw on the bigger pieces but good. The omelette was a little disappointing because the ham was mostly tiny diced. The sausage didn't taste or look real so I think it's turkey sausage. The bacon was only the few pieces on top and the tomato was the same. The works omelette just didn't have that American diner taste that you get from the better breakfast places in town and I felt it was like a diet omelette with no cooked in butter taste and kind of skimpy with the ingredients. Overall my breakfast was average with great toast but it didn't have the American breakfast taste so I will stick with my favorites for breakfast. read more

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Went here on a Wednesday, around brunch time 11-12. Was not many but people inside. Was seated immediately but waitress took about 10 mins to come to me and take my drink order. When she took my order, she came back about 5 mins later and asked me for my drink again, and I told my drink choice again and ordered my food because at that time I had been waiting for a while. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs. The food was great, hot, and received it within 10-15 mins. The waitress did not check and ask how the food or if I needed anything after I got my food, not once. I did hear her asking other patrons about their food or if she could get them anything. After 20 mins, she saw me done with my food I'm assuming because she brought my check, and just said thank you. Nothing more. I thought that was odd. I still gave a tip but I just won't be going back there again. read more

food was basic waiter was lame walked in sat for like 20 mins they another couple came in i heard the host say we will sit you in 5 mins i couldn't believe it then i open my mouth said i was here first then she was rude and said oh sat us down food cane and it was so trash basic and it was cold in the TWO WORDS NEVER AGAIN read more

I've always loved going to First watch in the other locations. This time, I went to a different brunch place and realized the wait time was too long, so low and behold First watch did not disappoint as they had minimal 5-10 wait time via the Google waitlist feature on Google maps. It has been several years since I've been to a first watch and was able To try something new from their limited edition me I. The cinnamon chip pancakes were amazing! I t was so good but also filling that I had extra leftover. The waiter was expedient in his service and polite, no issues. Order came in without errors and accurate! read more

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Stopped by over the weekend because another popular brunch spot down the street had a 1.5 hour wait. It's a chain, so we didn't expect to be Wow-ed away and I'd say it fit the bill. As far as food, there is plenty of choose from. We ordered one of the hash skillets and an eggs Benedict with salmon. The food was prepared quickly, thought the eggs Benedict portions were tiny. I got a total of 2 tiny squares of salmon on a flatbread, which was a bit disappointing for the price. We also ordered the lemon pancakes for the table. What was particularly unsettling (and the reason for the 3 star review) is that underneath the pancakes was a piece of leftover, overcooked ham. As someone who doesn't eat pork, this really grossed me out. It doesn't seem like do a good job cleaning skillets between dishes, so others old food gets put on your plate too. Overall, this place is okay if you're in a pinch but there's a reason other places are busier! read more

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This establishment is a cozy breakfast and lunch spot in Oak Creek, WI. It offers a menu of classic American dishes with a modern twist, using fresh ingredients to create flavorful meals. The restaurant provides a casual dining experience for patrons looking to enjoy a relaxed meal in a welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on quality food and friendly service. I highly recommend the biscuits and sausage gravy. Definitely a return trip. read more

We went here because they could accommodate a dairy allergy - and they did very well! However, food is over priced; neither portion size nor taste justify the cost. read more

Today I went to breakfast and the person who didn't attend to the table had a terrible attitude.

I give First Watch a three because I felt like it was a pretty average brunch location. It was good but not great. It's a cute brunch place but the food was average. I went with a group of 4 on a Sunday morning around 10 AM. Hopped on the waitlist online and was seated within 10 mins. Once seated we noticed a lipstick stain on one of the coffee cups, prob not the greatest thing to see. Our waitress was friendly and attentive so that was a plus. The table ordered the chickichanga, traditional breakfast plate, elevated egg sandwich and the works omelet. Forgot to capture everyone's dishes except for mine which was the chickichanga. It was a decent dish, it was missing something to it, maybe some type of a salsa! I ordered it because it sounded different than the usual brunch items. Their potatoes are full of flavored and nicely seasoned, only wish they were a little crispier! The place got really packed around 10:30, there were crowds waiting inside and outside of the restaurant. You have to pay your bill up front which I thought was a weird direction to go for a restaurant. It also caused a lot of traffic at the entry way because you have people in line trying to pay and then others trying to check in. Might give this place another shot, trying a different dish that might up their rating! read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greendale, Wisconsin

My mom and I went for brunch today at the location on South 76 street. Staff was great. Everybody was super friendly and joking around. The food was excellent. My mom had the breakfast tacos. She liked them a lot. I have the Belgian waffle with fruit compote, and it was excellent. I love the fact they didn't give you, an exuberant amount of food it was just enough! We're definitely recommend this place. We also loved the set up of the place and the farm stuff that they had on the walls throughout. read more

It was amazing service. And great food too. First Watch has power bowls that's amazing. The only thing that was the bill!

Was there again recently and food is still awesome! Service was great again and the price isn't too bad.

The hostess was not with the mostess. Barley said anything even when she seated us. Just not the most pleasant greeter. Coffee was Excellent. Don't know why they did not display the price Husband had a breakfast skillet. Was hot and delicious I had a turkey, avocado sandwich with a cup of soup. Very good soup, excellent sandwich. Will definitely come back. read more

First time ever going to this location. I went here for my father's 64th birthday. The service was great. The first watch place that i went to wasn't busy at all. There were 3 people in their. It's a holiday weekend too. That was a big shocker to me. I liked the food for the most part. I got a yogurt sunrize gronal bowl. I don't know why they call that it, but it's good protein. Hey, I am not complaining. I also had a salad I don't remember what they called that. I had the Breadstick it was a little dry. That was the only negative. read more

Fresh farm to table breakfast items, coffee was excellent, first time at a first watch and I'll be back, my partner was also happy with the kale drink. read more

Food was really yummy and savory. Perioddd. Server was nice. Girl get that septum. Iykyk It was busy but we were sat fast 10/10 next time I wanna try the juice (iykyk) read more

First time at this new location. Very clean and well decorated. Very friendly staff that was very helpful. Food was good but not great. Food is just too expensive. $9.50 for a Belgium waffle that comes with nothing. $3.50 for a coffee. $5.30 for a side of bacon. Sorry, I guess I'm just too big of a cheapskate for this place. Also not sure why they sell impulse items at the checkout but can't add them to your bill and have to do a second transaction. Maybe it's just poorly trained staff but it was annoying. read more

I live in stallis and used to drive out to Brookfield to go to the First Watch out there. I was really excited to find out they opened another one closer. I've been to this location a few times and the food is always delicious and the service is great read more

While visiting my mother in law, we decided to go to brunch for her birthday. She recommended First Watch. It took a long time to order. Not because of the staff, they were great! It was because I couldn't decide between the A M Super Bowl, the Carrot Cake Pancakes, or the Eggs Benedict Florentine. My husband had the same issues. We decided on the Super Bowl, and Pancakes and decided to split them both. I could eat that chia coconut pudding topped with granola and fresh fruit every single day for the rest of my life. I wish I had taken a picture. So, if you are debating between this place and ANY OTHER breakfast place??? Come here. I live in Michigan and wish I lived closer! Oh! Also there are gluten free options. MIL ate gluten free French toast and loved it! read more

We waited nearly 20 minutes for our food, while a neighboring table came in after us and got served in ten minutes. The waffle was over cooked and so was my pancake. Neither the waffle, nor the pancake were light and fluffy like they should be. My mother-in-law asked for fried onions with her scrambled eggs, which she didn't get. She also asked for her bacon to be crisp and it was not cooked the way she wanted it. The eggs were not nearly scrambled enough and the food was just all around mediocre. The service was okay, but I will not return there for the food again. read more

Great food and good prices. One of my favorite spots! I especially love the lunch options. The pick 2 is my favorite. I love the honey pecan chicken salad with the market veggie sandwich. read more

Favorite brunch place! Super clean and a good drink menu! I like to take my mom and girlfriend here at least a couple times a month!

Eggcellent food and service. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. So glad this location opened. read more

First Watch - a chalkboard in a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Greendale, Wisconsin

I have been to this location approximately 5 times. Every single visit has been wonderful. Food is flavorful and service is friendly. I went this past Saturday with my 3 year old son. At the end of the meal, he was excited to package up his own leftover pancake to take home. Unfortunately, he bumped his container off of the table and all of the pancake ended up on the floor. A waitress who was walking by had seen this happen and went into the kitchen and asked the cooks if they could make my son a new pancake to take home. I was in tears of how kind and thoughtful that gesture was. He was so excited. We will be back again soon! read more

Just had a quick bite to eat with mom. Great service and the food was delicious. Definitely on my new go to. This place was awesome

This place does breakfast right. If you're a breakfast person, definitely go here and enjoy yourself. But show up hungry because the portions are decent. I've eaten here several times and I'm always impressed by how friendly and courteous all the staff are. read more

Food is okay. However, my last breakfast ordered bacon well done and it came under cooked with one slice nearly raw. And all the slices were dripping in grease/oil. Another thing. They tend to want to seat you either right next to the noisy kitchen or by the well-traveled washrooms, even with plenty of other empty tables. For these reasons it's unlikely I will return. read more