First, the food: we wanted harvest grain pancakes. Check! We wanted good egg based breakfast. Check! We decided to indulge in yummy bacon. Yep it is here! Pot of coffee? Yes ma'am. Second, the staff: our waitress was Amy. She was great, friendy and efficient. Third, the atmosphere: clean, creative and not so loud to have a conversation. We willbe back. read more

The food here is really good, but unfortunately the service was a big disappointment. We visited a few days ago and at the beginning everything seemed great, the welcome and initial attention were really nice, However, after we placed our order, the experience changed drastically. We had to ask multiple times (3 times) for a coffee refill and waited about 15 minutes, only for the pot to be left at the table so we could serve ourselves. That would be fine if that's the expected service style, but there was no communication or check-ins to see if we needed anything else. The coffee pot was also almost empty, so we couldn't even serve all three of us properly. .... Another issue was that napkins were placed directly on a wet spot on the table, which made them unusable. The food quality very good, but the service experience was too off, and I think when dining out, service matters just as much as food, and this part definitely needs improvement. read more

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Having a quick breakfast after checking out of the hotel and before getting on the road, this spot was an ideal choice. The space seems it was made for a quick in and out breakfast or a sit down brunch with work friends. Service was quick and to the point. There weren't a lot of people there at 11:30am/12pm on a Wednesday but it picked up once we were finished. We ordered biscuits and gravy, breakfast tacos, blueberry pancakes, and Belgian waffles. Our biscuits and gravy were not great. The gravy was nearly tasteless, but the biscuits were fluffy. As for the breakfast tacos, average. Wouldn't order them again but sufficed. Belgian waffles and blueberry pancakes were great; very moist and sweet. Overall 6.5/10. read more

Food: yummy! I got the bacon and French toast and was pleasantly surprised at how savory it was. I got mimosas and ofc you can't go wrong with that vitamin c! Service was pretty decent, the servers were managing a lot of tables but still were prompt. Ambiance: I sat outside during when the weather didn't hate me, but the patio was pretty basic and you get a good people watching view across from the government buildings. read more

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I received a BOGO offer for signing up for their marketing emails and took my mom for a brunch downtown. It was very, very busy and close parking was a challenge, but now I can see why. The food was great! We both really enjoyed our meals and I have no complaints about the service. The menu had a pretty good variety and I appreciated the southern style options, especially. Just expect a wait and plan ahead. read more

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Food is great, service is always awesome!! Small for downtown but great for door dash or a quick pick up!

Ordered a simple traditional breakfast and was served a cold meal. Nothing was hot. Either they premade everything or it sat waiting to be picked up by the server. This was on a Wednesday morning and the place was not even busy. After reading all the excellent reviews I was expecting more. read more

Absolutely killer food, service and atmosphere! The breakfast options are large portions and very fair prices! The eggs Benedict blt is so good but get the home fries cause they are epic! The avocado toast is a nice portion for light eating! Will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict BLT and potatoes! Soooo good! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I am not a huge breakfast guy, so I opted for a more lunch like option. And I was pleased with my meal. Service was terrific, and it's a nice atmosphere. I've only been once, but I get the distinct impression this is the kind of place that is never going to let you down. read more

Our first time at this location and it was very good as usual. We had to wait about 10 minutes-which was awesome because we tried another place and it was one hour long wait. Service was friendly and food was good. We tried the holiday menu. Husband ordered the steak and eggs hash and it was delicious! I ordered the double crunch breakfast tacos, I felt the tacos ok. They were a bit dry and lacking of something but with plenty of "carnitas " yum-they were good! The restaurant was very clean. Thank you guys you for always giving us something new to try! From: Your frequent diners. read more

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First Watch has been one of my "go to" weekday breakfast/brunch spots with friends that has been consistently good. I especially love their fresh pressed juices and their staff is always so sweet in allowing me a sample to try their new juice offerings before committing. I haven't quite ventured into their lunch offerings so I can't say much, but nearly all their breakfast offerings are bomb. Their portions are quite generous, usually what my friends and I like to do is to family style our dishes where we will split a savory and sweet to share. Without fail, their hash options are always solid. Seating is never too busy and I always end up in a booth, which is what I prefer. I also never feel rushed to leave the spot, which is always nice when it becomes a catch up spot for meals. read more

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Solid breakfast choice! Lucas, our server, was wonderful! The food was very good, service was good. If we are being picky, the coffee was a little ordinary. The place is open and spacious without feeling crowded. Bonus for being open at 7am! read more

Great spot for breakfast and brunch. Lots of tasty options and consistently friendly service. The food always comes out fresh and well-prepared, and the menu has something for everyone. That said, I do think the portions could be a bit bigger for the prices they charge. Still, it's a solid choice if you're looking for a dependable and relaxed brunch spot in Downtown Indy. read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great find in downtown. Friendly, hard-working staff. Solid food and good portion. Interior spacious and very nice seating. Coffee was excellent, only wish they had real cream/milk instead of the container creamers. Bowl of fruits was good portion and fresh. Both the omelette and the French toast we got were excellent. read more

It had been years since I've last visited this First Watch location in the heart of Downtown Indy. They're located just a block from Monument Circle and close to the capital building. Based on rereading my first experience, it wasn't all that memorable but I feel like First Watch has come along way with their menu and especially in their healthy and seasonal offerings. Time for an upgrade! I've become quite the sucker for their kale tonic drink, paired with the egg white turkey and spinach mushroom wrap for breakfast. Both are relatively low in calories and boast more nutrients than your average restaurant breakfast. I appreciate that their juice doesn't have any added sugar or ingredients like you'll see some other "juices". The staff was very friendly and accommodating of our crew that featured for adults and three children below the age of three. Their bathroom also featured changing table for babies. I was impressed by how quickly they were turning tables despite it being a bustling Sunday morning during our visit. Their menu is fairly broad (without being overwhelming) and you can find something for everyone in your group-from lemon ricotta pancakes and Florida inspired French toast topped with fresh fruit to vegetable hash, and breakfast tacos. There's a little something for everyone! I'm getting hungry Just thinking about it. read more

Do not go here as a solo diner. The wait staff prioritizes serving groups, even when they arrive 15 minutes after you.

I have been to two other first watch restaurants, one in Avon, Indiana and one in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is my third place of first watch in downtown Indianapolis and let me just say this was also an amazing experience. Overall, I have had only good experiences with first watch but this place just overdid everything. Their menu selection was amazing. They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options. They are located right on the North Illinois Street so parking is a little challenging. If you are used to knowing your way around downtowns and parking on the streets with parking meters or you know having a bike then yes this is a great stop. If not, you will have to plan to go to this place so make sure you plan ahead for your parking. Their service was impeccable. Unfortunately, we had an order that was not accurately to what we asked for and the person who was serving us. They were tremendously helpful and they made it right and they gave us $5 off on top of their impeccable service. They're ambience inside was amazing. They also have a little spot to sit outside in front of the restaurant which is where we sat and enjoyed our lunch. They have this awesome list of drinks that are non-alcoholic and one of the ones that I was tempted to get was this purple haze as you can see in my picture it's it. Just was amazing to drink and to look at. This is a definitely try place. They are family friendly and business casual. They are noisy and definitely try. read more

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9/13/25 The food was delicious today! We had the most outstanding service from a gal named Amber. Enjoyed our breakfast and felt we were truly taken care of. Great company makes all the difference- Thank you, Amber! Great experience 10/10 read more

The food has always been great. Service has also been good, everyone knows about any specials which is nice. No I haven't tried that. I like the interiors of the o es I've been to but I do with they'd have some soft surfaces to help with noise levels. Sometimes it's hard to have a conversation with someone at your own table! That's why only 4 stars read more

The service was phenomenal!! They were patient with my 5y/o as he placed his order. The food came out quickly and tasted AMAZING as usual! The atmosphere was great for a brunch with my kiddo! read more

First Watch - Middle griddle pancakes with scrambled cheesy eggs and bacon - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Our breakfast pitstop in Indianapolis we had a great breakfast very nice staff and service.. also compared to the prices we are used to from Los Angeles. It was very affordable.. read more

Clean and cute decor and friendly service. Make this a great breakfast stop . Food is now on fall flavor so pumpkin pancakes a must. Light and fluffy and full of pumpkin flavor. Eggs light and served with chicken sausage. Definitely try for a nice breakfast in Indianapolis read more

First Watch - Fall flavors here - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food was great! You guys must really try the Million Dollar Bacon! I do a very similar version of it but let me tell you this is one pretty damn good! Service was nice and swift. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious!! Amber, the waitress, was such a great server!! The vibes were so good! Loved it here!

Despite all the events in town we were able to get meter parking right down the street from the restaurant. Upon entering we were quoted a 20min wait time however it was maybe a 5 min wait. The hostess was very sweet. Our server was nice and fairly attentive. I ordered the summer drink watermelon wake-up and it had a great balance between watermelon and mint. For my meal I had the elevated breakfast sandwich. It was delicious. The bacon was crispy and there was a lot of guacamole on it which made it even better. The bun was toasted to perfection. The side of potatoes were a nice addition as well My hubby ordered the morning meditation drink and it's really good however if you dislike turmeric this drink isn't for you. For food he got the special which was the lone star brisket hash. It was really good the sauce was a little spicy and creamy which complimented the meal quite nicely. The only negative was the tortillas weren't edible they were over cooked. He also ordered the tres leches French toast for us to share as it doesn't come with any side or meat. The strawberries and whipped topping was really good however I thought the bread was chewy. He enjoyed it except there wasn't any Carmel or tres leche sauce. You pay at the register upon completion of your meal. It's a cute little place and will come back. read more

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Do yourself a favor and sit in Anisjah's section! She is honestly the best waitress I have ever had! She's the bomb! The food here is great as well! If you're looking for something healthy or more indulgent, you will find it here! read more

This is a cozy little cafe/diner located in the heart of the Indianapolis CBD. There is metered street on the street in front of the restaurant and there is also garage parking within a reasonable waling distance. The restaurant is clean and touts itself as a farm to table establishment. They have a nice sized dining area with tables and booths. They serve brunch food with and exotic flare. The food here is a bit on the pricer side and the staff was very nice. I ordered their new Tangerine Dream juice, an order of million dollar bacon, french toast, and seasoned potatoes. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my food. It was ok. The potatoes were a bit too salty, the bacon was ok (I would call it $500,000 bacon), but I have had much better. The French toast was pretty good. The fruit that was on top of it was pretty fresh and really set the toast off. The juice was tasty, but went very quick. My experience here was good. The food could have been a bit better, but it just may have been an off day. I am not against eating here again, but I would definitely try something different if I did. read more

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Went in search of a different place from several years ago and stumbled upon this gem. The steak breakfast scramble was outstanding. The million dollar bacon was amazing but a bit overpriced. The service was top notch and the atmosphere is sort of country chic. I'll definitely be back read more

Was in town for a company party. Decided to try this place as it was across the street from the hotel. We were seated pretty quick. It was Saturday so there wasn't much foot traffic in downtown. Service is really good as we were seated and our order taken quickly. Food is very good. We ended up with the Traditional Breakfast and the Sunny Soul Hash. It was all good. We will definitely be back next time in town. read more

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First Watch is a safe go-to spot for brunch with friends. The food is always consistent and the menu is big enough that you can always try new items. As always, their pancakes are massive and so good. I love getting the carrot cake & pecan pancake. ALSO: their seasonal latte flavor, Carmel Honey Crunch is AMAZING. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. They sprinkled Reese's crumbles on top of the cold foam which was genius. So much flavor with each sip. I'm not the biggest iced coffee person, but this was probably the best I've ever had. read more

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Stopped by for breakfast yesterday for our first time. I ordered a skillet and wife ordered biscuits and gravy. The food was good but the prices were a little off in my opinion. Example. Wife: received 1 biscuit and gravy for 10.45 Me: Big Bear skillet (eggs, ham, sausage, bacon, potatoes, gravy) a biscuit, and a nice size serving of fresh fruit 11.95. When ordered I assumed the biscuit and gravy came with 2 biscuits (yes I read biscuit) but assumed for price and compared to what we get from other places that this was more than one. The biscuits were very dense but really good. They were not a soft fluffy biscuit that one would expect. They had a nice buttery taste and you could see all the layers inside. All-in-all we would return and try other dishes as the overall flavor was really good and the service was friendly and quick. read more

I got the traditional ham eggs, Benedict. It wasn't the worst I've ever had, but it wasn't good either. My biggest issue with this dish is that the eggs were overcooked. Everything else out of the kitchen looked great but if you come here, I wouldn't recommend the eggs Benedict. read more

First Watch - Ham Eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Stopped in for a work breakfast with some colleagues. This was my first visit, but the others were familiar with the restaurant. I got the vegetable and goat cheese omlette, and my colleague got the quinoa bowl. The salad was already seasoned, which was nice, but I couldn't identify the dressing. The omlette was good, though it felt like the goat cheese was only on one side of the omlette. Overall, it is conveniently located close to work, and the food and service were good. Mu colleague mentioned their juices, so I'll be back to try that soon. read more

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I tried First Watch for the first time today and the brunch was delicious. I ordered the Tri-Fecta with 2 over-easy eggs, Belgian waffles, and bacon. The waffles were AMAZING!!! The customer service and atmosphere were both great even with it being busy. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves a good breakfast/brunch. I will definitely go back again in the future. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta - Over-easy eggs, Belgian waffles, and bacon - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a decent spot where we visit locally. Tried the Million Dollar Hash and there's certainly a ton of things going on. I would prob like it better without the goat cheese and arugula, those are just two ingredients I'm not crazy about but wanted to try it in this dish, too overpowering for me tho. Also got the caramel crunch iced coffee and it was super sweet for me but hubby enjoyed both mine and his. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Hash - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Top tier!!! it was so good. My server was nice and my food was so flavorful! I ordered the breakfast tacos without egg and they packed in the chicken for me! I also ordered the greens with vinegar, and whole grain toast. I would definitely be back. read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Tried First Watch for lunch today it was my first time there and I was pleasantly surprised and amazed at how simple yet delicious my food was. My friend had already been here a few times so I ordered based on her recommendation. When I seen "Million dollar bacon" on the menu I was sold! My server was very nice and attentive, I ordered the Ham & Gruyère melt in the "choose 2" option with a cup of white bean chicken chili soup. I was not expecting the soup to be so good and flavorful, but it was seasoned to perfection. My friend had suggested I save a piece of the bacon to put on top of my sandwich and that set it off! I can't wait to come back to this small cafe and enjoy all the other options on the menu, this is definitely going to be in rotation for our Friday lunch dates...I was eyeing the shrimp & grits and crab cake Benedict! read more

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Solid breakfast joint! Food seems high quality and service was super friendly, quick and efficient. read more

First Watch - Avocado toast w eggs - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food was filling and tasty. Our server, Amber, was so kind and helpful. We will definitely have to come back again

Great first impression, friendly server and good food. Lots of options for all dietary needs. read more

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