This USED TO BE our favorite spot, but after our most recent visit we won't be returning. Makyah was an exceptionally rude server who seemed annoyed when we would ask for anything (like water). She also proceeded to argue with us when she got our order incorrect. If you're looking for a great, local breakfast spot, try Mornings just down the street. Their staff and food are the best! read more

Oh First Watch, what have you done with my beloved Breakfast Scramble? I definitely gave this place high marks for food and service months ago. I have no idea what has happened! Today we arrived to an almost empty restaurant, where someone in a chef's coat greeted us. There was only one waitress working - she said someone had called in sick - and it appeared that only one person may have been in the kitchen. Needless to say, service was not prompt and attentive. I can forgive a little slow service, but what in the world happened to the food and the dishes??? Cold tap water used to come in a round glass bottle with lid, hot syrup was in a pourable container with a handle - not an olive oil dispenser that causes you to burn your hand - and my Breakfast Scramble....what in the world happened there? It used to be scrumptious layers of hearty bread, thin sliced ham, spinach, fluffy eggs, and Hollandaise. Now it's hunks of ham, with egg and spinach, fried into a flat mess. So disappointing. And don't even get me started on the cold, non crispy hashbrowns - they used to be so delicious! I hope that they soon realize why they are no longer that busy and bring back the quality. read more

First Watch - Breakfast scramble - Hollandaise, oh yeah! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Erica was the best waitress I ever had!! Super awesome and helpful and just a joy to be around! Definitely recommend the food as well.

The operations manager contacted me to apologize and correct the situation. He didn't attempt to justify the situation with excuses like many other restaurant management personnel. He seemed sincere and concerned over the quality. I appreciate his honesty and humbleness. read more

First Watch - Burnt as hell - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What a treat for brunch! Fresh, delicious options! My daughter and I had the breakfast sandwich and avocado toast. So filling that we may only have appetizers for dinner. Service was exceptional. Free coffee or water while you wait. They even brought us a free appetizer of the candies bacon (amazing) when they found out it was our first visit to First Watch. Definitely will be back! read more

There food flavors are seriously on point! Always such a great special board mix of items. There is a little bit of everything for everyone. As someone who is trying to eat healthier and get in shape this is the perfect place to help keep me on my health goals without having to cook all the time. Would love if the portions were a little bigger. Just the Hoosier in me is used to bigger portions. Everything is fresh and good service is usually never an issue. Great location and easy place to hop in and out for lunch and go back to work. read more

Phenomenal take on breakfast. Love the juices and how they have seasonal juices as well.

WHO MADE THE BACON!!!???? It was so good! If you want a last breakfast before you ascend to heaven then you need to go here. The eggs benedict were so good I cried for 2 minutes and afterwards I got on yelp to write this review. Will be coming back for the rest of life. Thanks to our server Ariel :P read more

Wow. A perfect spot for breakfast. I love this cafe. Very convenient to my work place. A good view too. I like it.

Quickly became my favorite breakfast spot! The staff is always friendly and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend the SoCal Breakfast Burrito or the Floridian French Toast! Don't forget to pair your breakfast with a Kale Tonic too! Once you're seated, the wait is never long for your food-which is great for a breakfast lover like me! read more

I don't often write reviews, but WOW! This was fun. I had the steak and eggs hash and it was great! But no, it's not just the food, what a pleasant experience, food, wait staff, even checking out was a nice experience. There are places that wrap you up in their arms, invite you in , and call you family. This was the feeling I had, it added to the excellent quality of the food and made it a true experience! Thank you ! read more

It's our favorite brunch place in Indianapolis. Their pancakes are off the charts good and they have great combo options like the Trifecta. We highly recommend for anyone wanting high quality ingredients, great service, and delicious food. read more

Went on a Sunday at 8:30 am. Got right in - the hostess and the server were very attentive and friendly. I had the "Chickenchanga" without sour cream, and it was delicious. read more

This was my second visit to a First Watch, first time to this location. I am struck by the sense of pride in every employee there. Management is doing all the right things. Everyone was smiling and welcoming, uniforms were clean, even the facilities were spotless. Then you have the thoughtful and creative menu. Wonderful healthier versions of all your favorite breakfast fare without sacrificing any flavor. Prices are very reasonable. Expect a line, but it tends to move quickly. Can't wait to go back! read more

I crave the refreshing Morning Meditation! Such a nice rotation of season offerings, and you really can't go wrong with their menu staples. Best grits I have ever had! Perfect texture & consistency, every time. read more

Short wait even on a Sunday at noon. Sat in a small outside seating area that was comfortable and quiet. Avocado toast on point! Girlfriend had the strawberry smash juice and holy smokes it was good. Also, her multigrain banana granola crunch pancakes - SO GOOD. My only complaint is that their iced tea is way weak but everything else more than made up for that. So glad we checked it out! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My favorite breakfast place. Unbelievable food, natural and some locally grown. Very helpful server made it a very enjoyable visit. Decor is nice and comfy and the music was just right for the atmosphere. This place is going on my favorites. read more

I'm so glad we decided to stop here on our way out of town! The decor is bright, clean, and inviting. All of the staff were exceptionally friendly, especially our waitress who went out of her way to offer samples of each of the three featured juices (which were all delicious!) We ordered off the summer menu - the cornbread that came with the carnitas bowl was incredible!! We will definitely plan to visit again the next time we're in Indy! read more

I love all the food I've had here - soups, veggie sandwich, avo toast - all delicious! It does seem like they're ALWAYS understaffed at lunch times - it typically takes us a while to get served and then paying takes some extra time as well - not long enough to stop us from coming when we know we have the time though! read more

I've eaten lunch here several times with co-workers and we always have a pleasant experience. The last 2 times I've been there I've ordered the Avocado Toast. This is not something I would typically order when I'm out but I Love this meal. The avocado is fresh and super tasty- it's loaded on their toasted with a side of basted eggs. It's filling but not heavy and perfect for lunch! read more

First Watch - Turkey Burger and greens! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've gone to this restaurant twice since my first review & the food as well as service has been consistently good! I love this place. read more

First Watch - The Million Dollar Bacon is EVERYTHING! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The chickenchanga was delightful! It was perfect blend of spices. It was rather busy so it took us a while to get our food but once it arrived it was so yummy. The babies shared French toast, bacon, and yogurt. Hubby had the trifecta with pork sausage links, scrambled eggs, and French toast as well. The coffee and water were plentiful! It's a perfect Saturday brunch spot for you and your family! read more

When it's good it's spectacular. When it's not it's mediocre. The bad: a standard breakfast. The individual components are fresh but, scrambled eggs and toast is very meh, as they should be. The pancakes are run of the mill but large. The very good: the hashes, specifically the revolution hash. OMG the waffles. The coffee is good as well. Please be adventurous. They will not disappoint. The service is above average and the decorum is adequate. On the water: It's served as if it's a $5 bottle of water. Do not worry. It's free (and quite good). If you get the right dishes this place is an incredible value around $10. If the menu was such that you could not order a dud, mediocre, meal by accident I would rate 5 stars. read more

The food here is always fresh. We love the seasonal menus (like the million dollar breakfast sandwich and the braised short rib hash! Divine!) and juices but the standby's are also great. The elevated egg sandwich is a favorite as are the lunch sandwiches all around. THIS location happens to be our favorite because of the incredible staff here. Always friendly, always prompt, we look forward to seeing them each time we arrive. The best breakfast chain in Indy, hands down. read more

What a great addition to the west 86th street area. In a strip mall by trader joes and pier one. Not too crowded on a Saturday morning at ten am. Quick friendly service and good coffee with lots of flavored creamers. I had a hash breakfast with zucchini mushrooms potatoes spinach with two eggs on top. It also had herbed goat cheese which I asked for on the side. It was really good. It came with an English muffin and fresh fruit. My husband ordered the tri athlete omelet. It was made with egg whites Mushrooms, green peppers. He was very happy with his meal. It also came with an English muffin and a cup of fruit. This by far is the best breakfast place in that area. read more

The one star is not based on the food, but on the improper handling of a situation. I was with a friend of mine for breakfast. Our order was served quickly and the food was very good. Ambience of the restaurant was also nice and relaxing. At the end of our meal, the waitress had dropped off our check and brought us two ice teas to go (very appreciated). The waitress had a large glass of milk on her tray that she accidentally hit and I got soaked from my shoulder to my shoes. Plus it pooled on the booth seat- I was drenched in milk. She apologized, handed me paper towels to dry myself, and tried to clean the area. I was stunned when I got to the register to pay that I was charged full price. Yes I ate the breakfast, but thought it would have been classy and in good taste, to comp my breakfast. I had to go back home to shower and change before resuming the day. Moral of the story: First Watch was a nice place with good food. If you choose to go (I will NOT), bring an umbrella or a change of clothes and definitely do NOT expect them to take care of the customer on a mishap. read more

I love this place. Discovered it during a road trip. We were passing through the area and looking for something healthy among all the roadside restaurants, this one looked good ... and it was awesome. Food was fantastic and fresh, the service was friendly and good. I'd highly recommend. read more

I'm moving to the area and have been scoping out the local joints, and this seems to be my new breakfast brunch go to place. Coffee is great, service is friendly, I got the lemon ricotta pancakes and they are amazing. Definitely will be back read more

Fantastic breakfast and service. It was so good. I had the chicken chimonga.... oh delicious for breakfast. Breakfast potato awe... you can't stop eating. I got the meditation juice and it was so so good. Happy tummy today!! read more

First Watch - Morning meditation juice - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The first two times there I really liked it. But today was bad, our server was BAD!! The service was bad...Our food came out cold. Who wants to eat cold eggs and potatoes? Not me...they did remake it. The server didn't ask my husband if he want a drink when he stop by to offer coffee. We weren't offered water either. The VA of marketing needs to go back and check on this location. The customer service was not there today or the friendly welcome. Very disappointed. read more

We searched Yelp for a new breakfast spot to check out & were excited about the menu options. We were sat rat away, (outside) and provided a seasonal menu along with the traditional options. Eager to try out one of the Benedict options, I went with the Salmon while my husband had the Traditional. It was one of the best eggs Benedict's I've had the pleasure of tasting. The eggs were perfectly poached and even when going to cut into my second one, it yielded the scrumptious runny yolk. My salmon was prepared perfectly and there was enough hollandaise sauce left to scoop my potatoes into. My husband mentioned he would have preferred a thicker ham, as opposed to the thin sliced, but I chalk it up to personal preference. We both opted for a side of potatoes instead of the greens, which were cooked to perfection. Our waitress was helpful, kind & quick to help. We will be eating here in the future - there were too many inticing menu items we would like to try. read more

First Watch - Salmon Eggs Benedict with potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I've been going to First Watch almost weekly for the last 2 years! I've never had anything here I didn't LOVE so I have to keep rotating through all my favorites. They always have a seasonal menu including special juices and you are missing out if you don't try them. If I could drive through really quickly and pick one up on my way to work every day I would. Other favorites include Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Elevated Egg Sandwich, Parma Skillet Hash, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Banana Granola Pancakes, Superfood Kale Salad, and Market Veggie Sandwich. Yes, it's a LONG list! Makes my mouth water just typing it. Everything is very fresh here, perfectly cooked and friendly and familiar servers. read more

The staff is great, service excellent, food choices are awesome. We visited twice on our trip to Indy.

First time here and I was pleasantly surprised. Went in for lunch but had a breakfast item and it was GOOD! A good portion without being overwhelmed. The Watermelon Wake Up drink was a nice detour from an ice tea or lemonade. My party tried the egg Benedict, I did a Farmhouse Skillet Hash, another did the Biscuit with the turkey sausage gravy and last but not least the chicken salad melt. All was excellent. Seriously we will be back. Service was very friendly and clean. Nicely done. read more

Yummmmm. My first visit and I was not disappointed. Good coffee, a little strong, but I appreciate that the server filled my cup only halfway and left the carafe. I had the standard breakfast, two eggs and potatoes and sausage. Good selection of healthy options. It's a popular place- 9 am on a Tuesday and it's packed. Next time, I'm going to try one of the juices. read more

Love love love the kale tonic and superfood kale salad this is my favorite breakfast place to go to.

Went here for the first time yesterday morning when craving a good breakfast after a long night shift at work. The interior is light and clean with cozy booths and tables scattered throughout that makes it feel like a great place to go for a relaxing meal. I had the "crepeggs", basically an omelette wrapped in a crepe, and it was very good. Next time, I've got my eye on the "Elevated Egg Sandwich"! As your typical Indianapolis resident, I am spoiled by such delicious ubiquitous brunch options like Patachou, so I am very glad to add First Watch to the brunch options list. read more

First time, I ate the breakfast chimichanga. Hubby had the Breakfast tacos. The food was great! Seasoned very well and served hot! The breakfast potatoes tasted homemade and the service was friendly and attentive! Think we've found a new breakfast spot! read more

This specific franchise had horrible service when we got there. It took them 20 minutes to take our order and then whenever we took it finally, they hadn't started cooking it for 45 minutes after we ordered!! read more

First of all, I love First Watch. I go Whenever I'm in Venice, FL on vacation, or when visiting my daughter in Pittsburgh. I've always had great service and food. The restaurants are large and spacious and have a good vibe. Today was my first visit to this Indy location. It is a small place in a strip mall next to a Starbucks. It was not busy. My experience has often been waiting in line for a table. I think it may be the ambiance here. It lacks what the other's I've visited have - a good layout. I had a problem because I got what I assume was food poisoning from a breakfast hash - fried potatoes, onions, peppers, goat cheese with 2 friend eggs on top. It came with toast and fruit. When it came, it looked great. My first bite had what I thought a strange taste - but I was hungry and the next bite was better. I could only eat about 1/3 and was no longer hungry. I never tried the fruit cup and only ate 1/4 of the toast. Soon symptoms started. A couple hours later and I still am having stomach cramps so I call to nicely let them know. I didn't expect a free meal, I just wanted to apprise them of the situation so no one else was affected. The reply was, " the health dept was here this morning and everything was fine". Now, I would have refused a free meal, but c'mon, at least make an offer. I'm sure if I go back everything would be fine. I won't go back. Not to this location. read more