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    3.7 (69 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Chinichurri Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash
    Erika A.

    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.

    Blueberry Lemon Cornbread
    Jenna K.

    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.

    Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash
    Michelle D.

    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.

    Chalkboard with specials
    Jacqueline B.

    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.

    Alano V.

    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.

    Avocado Toast with Eggs
    Sabrina I.

    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.

    Holiday Special Menu
    Laura P.

    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.

    Steven T.

    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.

    Celeste L.

    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!

    Hash skillet
    Anna M.

    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!

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    The food is amazing and the service is excellent! This is one of my favorite places for breakfast.

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    We come here often. Always great food and friendly service. Healthy food choices and homey atmosphere. We love it.

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    Always have had great service and great food! Love that everything is fresh and homemade!!

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    Went fir Brunch, love the healthy food choices and the fresh juices! The wait was quick and the service excellent.

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    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Prices are ok . Definitely would go back .

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    Food is always top-notch, and enjoyed the waitress we had at the last place immensely. It's one of our most favorite breakfast places.

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    Food and ambiance superb! Best chicken salad sandwich ever! Wish they were open past three o'clock!

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    Food was bland, service not great, ambiance ok.. we tried it when it first opened it was just ok. Have not returned since.

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    So pleasant of staff, and food is amazing . Highly recommend to everyone for a Devine meal

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    Horrible service and horrible customer service (rude). Save your money and your time.

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    the drink tasted like fish and smelled like a live well.the eggs were very shmol and they go very skimpy on the bacon

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