Absolutely excellent! My only complaint is that they aren't open past 3, because I'm totally a breakfast for dinner kind of gal, but I can totally forgive them because it's still delicious. We just moved here so I'm not sure if this is an all-the-time menu item or a Covid era menu item, but they have a yummy breakfast for 2 that comes with scrambled eggs, bacon, the best breakfast potatoes I may have eaten in my life, fresh fruit and thiccccckkkk slices of this, I think it's multigrain, toast, that is to die for! I added cheese grits because I'm a southern girl and a sucker for some good grits, and some turkey sausage links for my carnivore husband! This may actually be the first time in my life I've eaten scrambled eggs without salt... Like not because they added it, but because they were so good on their own I didn't need to?! Everything tasted so fresh, there was a thick layer of cheese on top of the cheese grits (I'm also a sucker for cheese), and the bacon and sausage was cooked perfectly! I also don't mind eating antibiotic vs. no antibiotic foods or GMOs and stuff like that personally, but you should know they only use cage free eggs, and chicken raised without antibiotics, as well as fresh squeezed all natural juices, and they use Project Sunrise coffee which from their page supports female coffee growers?! I'm alllll for that! Thanks First Watch! P.s. sorry I don't have pictures, it was so delicious we engulfed it before I remembered! read more

Ciao every one! This restaurant offers a good balance between healthy and traditional items. Well balanced menu with lots of tasty choices. There's plenty of seating for large groups and it's kids friendly. Great for brunch and breakfast. Give it a try, it won't disappoint you. Enjoy and Buon Appetito! read more

Food was absolutely delicious!! Service was out of this world with very attentive wait staff. Busy but quiet atmosphere. We will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Ham Gruyère omelette - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Thank you for delivering during this pandemic, this is allowing me to discover new restaurants I've driven past for years and missed. I ordered an iced tea and the trifecta with scrambled eggs and lemon-ricotta pancakes. Excellent! The lemon-ricotta pancakes are an absolute favorite now. A definite recommend. read more

We've been to this location several times now and always had a pleasant experience. The restaurant is geared toward a healthier life style, vegetarians and vegans. Hubby tolerates the healthier menu for me but prefers the restaurants serving lots of fats and carbs. I've been riding the fence since there wasn't one particular dish I couldn't wait to have again...Until the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. I'm not a huge pancake lover but place lemon curd and strawberries on top and I'm there. Lemon Curd is a major weakness for me. First Watch is a chain restaurant located on the East end of the strip center. Trader Joe's on the opposite end, Pier One in the middle with Starbucks next door. Parking is an issue on most visits since Starbucks is next door and several other restaurant's close by but you just have to be patient. Most of the seating is spacious booths with some tables and outdoor patio seating on the sidewalk. The decor is minimal with a comfortable atmosphere. A large communal table is in the front corner across from the entrance and just pass the host/hostess counter. The servers are friendly, knowledgeable concerning the menu and provides fast, friendly service. No sharing charge, and reasonably priced for healthy meals. My husband ordered the Traditional Breakfast with 2 eggs, grilled ham steak, English muffin, seasoned potatoes and English muffin. I ordered the Tri-Athlete consisting of an egg white omelet with house roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions tomatoes, and green chilies. Served with housemade salsa, dry English muffin and fresh fruit. We both enjoyed our breakfast and would order again. The Tri-Fecta is a nice option for those wanting a little protein and carbs. Eggs, pancakes, or all multigrain pancakes, and meat of your choice. Try my favorite which is the Ricotta Pancakes topped with lemon curd and strawberries. Delicious!! Favorite things: Cold bottled water, large coffee cups, healthy options, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, friendly servers, communal table and fast service. First Watch has several locations and we've found consistent food and service at those we've visited. read more

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As much as I love all things breakfast, I can't believe how long it took me to finally eat at First Watch. So so good!! I normally get so excited when I see a tasty looking healthy breakfast menu and order too much food and have to take some home. Or often the portions are so small I leave still hungry. At First Watch the portions were perfect and I ate every morsel on my plate!!! Since they have some limited outdoor seating a friend and I decided to dine in on one of the last decent weather days. I got the Farmhouse skillet hash with some changes (no cheese added spinach). Appreciated that they didn't make a big deal out of leaving the cheese off. I asked for my bacon on the side meaning strips but they gave me bacon crumbles (which are often too hard like jerky). Our uber friendly server fixed it and brought me strips as soon as I mentioned it. The artisan bread was Amazing!! I love a good green juice so instead of coffee I got the Kale tonic. It was so yummy I got another one to go. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

First Watch - Skillet Hash - Farmhouse (no cheese) breakfast w/fruit and some extra bacon - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Delicious food and pretty decor. We had excellent service, too. We visited the one in north willow. Very nice.

Went to First Watch with a group of friends over the weekend. It was a great place for brunch. The food was phenomenal. I got the trifecta with scrambled eggs, a waffle, and bacon. It offered a higher end taste without the higher end prices which was one of the best features. Inside the restaurant was very busy but not overbearing and creating for a comfortable environment to talk and eat with friends. The parking was the only issue, there basically no spaces available and it took a minute to find one close to the restaurant. Overall I had a great experience and look forward to going back in the future. read more

You know those waiters or waitresses who go above and beyond their job and make your meal all that more special? I recently had that experience at this First Watch location, which I had been to on many occasions. I'm a big fan of First Watch - my favorite dishes are the tri athlete omelet, vegg'd out omelet, and the quinoa bowls. On this trip, I tried the avocado toast with two fried eggs. It was my first ever avocado toast experience and not my last - do yourself a favor and squeeze the lemon wedge over the avocado. Ah-mazing! I wish that the toast to avocado ratio was a little more proportional (too much avocado/not enough toast). BUT, what put a smile on my face this visit was our waiter, Corey. It was the Monday after the Super Bowl and he was chipper and chatty (without being annoying). He seemed genuinely interested in learning more about his customers beyond what they wanted to drink. I left with a spring in my step and a positive attitude for the day. read more

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A+ They have amazing food - fresh, high quality ingredients - numerous unique menu options Service is always excellent - Friendly and professional - never had a bad experience Pro tip: don't order thru DoorDash/UberEats read more

Very good good nice staff always nice open only till 2:30 but delicious and now have alcohol

Amazing server, super impressed with the food. Definitely will come here to at again.

Love this place. I can eat here everyday. We will definitely return. Friendly customer service too!

best service and best food!! it was an extremely busy saturday morning, and the hosts handled everything well. thank you first watch for always providing exceptional service! read more

Ok, let me just start by saying, I love First Watch. I love ordering take out, I loved visiting pre-pandemic, their food, their staff, LOVE. I came here for brunch with a friend and I was a little surprised that none of the patrons had masks on. Now, this is my first pandemic indoor dining so, IDK if rules have changed, but I thought customers were suppose to wear masks unless they are eating or drinking. Needles to say, I was a little on edge. They do practice social distancing with seating arrangements, so that's a plus. All of the staff were wearing masks and the food was fantastic as ever. I've totally missed the Power Breakfast Quinoa bowl (it's good as take out, but WAY better just served). Will I be back? For take out, 100%. Dining in?? Well, maybe.. I'm just super paranoid!! read more

Food was great as usual. The service was a bit lacking as we kept having to remind our server of missing parts of our order, water refills, etc. read more

I hate giving bad reviews based on service alone, but I hope the managers of this First Watch location get my memo. First Watch is one of my favorite brunch spots in Indy. The food is delicious, there is always an interesting daily special (like matcha latte pancakes) and they have a lot of great healthy options (like an ancient grains bowl). But, the location on the northwest side needs to figure out a better process for how they run the floor. My friend and I showed up on Sunday for brunch around noon -- which is certainly the busiest time for brunching. The wait for a table was going to be about 45 minutes, but the host informed us that they had a communal table that was first come, first serve. So when a spot opened up at the communal table, we hopped in. It took a bit for a server to approach us at the table, and by that time another couple had sat down opposite us at the communal table. There was no silverware on the table or glasses, presumably this was due to it being so busy but if the staff were all working together, they should've noticed. The server only brought one coffee cup with her as she approached the table. When she asked would would like the first pour and I said I would, she pours the cup and pushes it across the table to the man who sat down AFTER us. A little off putting, but I was still willing to give her a second chance. When I asked her what her name was (because being a former server myself, I prefer to be referred by name instead of "miss", "ma'am", or "hey you"), she informed me that they don't give out their names usually because every server at FW works the floor together. Ok....that's fine...but this didn't help her case later when she came back to take our order andCompletely skipped over me and my dining companion, going straight again to the couple that arrived at our table after us. We had our menus folded down on the side and we're clearly ready to put in an order for food. I am not sure why she skipped over us, not once, but twice! She placed the couple's food order and then proceeded to bring their food to the table -- we still had not even placed our food order. After I had to flag down another server, we finally got our order in. The food itself was fantastic though... fluffy pancakes infused with matcha and dressed with a beautiful fruit compote. Had a lovely breakfast bowl too with farro and perfectly poached eggs. My friend ordered a sandwich "to go", but they forgot about this as well. We had to ask the host when we were paying fornor checks if he had seen a takeout order waiting in the kitchen. I like the Fashion Mall location for First Watch much better. The service is better and it's not so crowded. I think the northwest side location needs to train their servers better on how to work the floor "together". read more

First Watch - Matcha latte pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Honestly, less than stellar. My food was cold and for this place to be nearly empty it took them 2 tries to Get my food to me correctly. Definitely will not be back. Then while my food gets even colder the manager walks like molasses to get hot syrup after having asked 2 other waiters. I ask for the meal to be taken off and he says, " Yeah, well sorry about that". Pissed is an understatement, no one walks into restaurants seeking to have their meal comped. I came for a hot breakfast. Stop serving up "sorry" and serve hot fresh food. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

First Watch - Cold waffle, nearly burnt potatoes and no eggs... breakfast of champions - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Good morning mouth! I have eaten at First Watch in at least three states and it's always consistently good! On this visit I decided to try the BLT Eggs Benedict! The flavor was great! Everything was fresh and perfect! The presentation was arugula, arugula, arugula! Wild and Crazy arugula! See the picture! Out waitress was super duper sweet and took awesome care of us! read more

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Pretty good quick breakfast. The prices are great for the portions and the service is good too. Quality and options are average though.

High quality, was a fan of Another Broken Egg, but quality has deteriorated, don't go there anymore, this will be my go to for breakfast!

I went to an appointment on West 86th Street and what to my wondering eyes appear...... First Watch Cafe!!! I didn't realize that they had a west side location. Where have I been? Oh, right; QUARANTINED! I've been in the house missing out on all the delightful treats. Well needless to say, I stopped in and ordered a much need Kale Tonic and a side of seasoned potatoes! Now in these times the first thing we are looking for is cleanliness! Well it was nice and clean, they have paper disposable menus, all the staff were in masks. Outdoor seating is available. West siders, if you're looking for a nice cafe with great food and service, definitely give First Watch a visit! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My first experience at First Watch resulted in me returning. This review will include both visits. Both times customer service was friendly and inviting. When I arrived to the entrance, the first time, one of the staff opened the door to let me in, what a pleasant surprise. The wrap was good. The veggies taste fresh. The fruit bowl was awesome in taste. The second tine I ate there food was fresh tasting but on the bland size. The service was great. The portion sizes were on par for the cost. Ideal atmosphere for breakfast meetings. read more

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Started off as a 3 star review until I got the bill. The wait staff are good. Food presentation is good. The food might have been good if it had actually been served hot. I ordered an omelet, seasoned fries, a waffle and coffee. The coffee was very good but just warm. The rest was Luke warm to cold. As soon as I got my waffle, I spread the butter on it. It never melted. Because it was cold. This is usually what I order at Dennys or IHOP and really, eggs are eggs. They taste no different from a cheap restaurant to a fancy restaurant. I normally pay about $15 at those places before tip. This bill was $35 before tip! Not worth it on any level. read more

My daughter and I wanted to try this place and we were not disappointed. I had the smashed avocado toast and eggs, and my daughter got pancakes with fruit compote and potatoes. I got the meditation juice and she got a juice with lavender. Everything was great. So glad we tried it. We will be back. read more

This is a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The food is delicious and not like most other restaurants for food choices on the menu. The staff is really friendly. I've only had lunch here a couple of times, but it was really good each time. The restaurant is only open until 2:30pm so don't wait too late in the day to visit read more

First Watch - Baja turkey burger, greens and potatoes. - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Cute and cozy atmosphere. Went in for a quick breakfast with my hubby. We were seated right away. The waitress was very bubbly and helpful. She suggested a few things and I ordered the Chile chorizo omelette upon her suggestion. My hubby ordered a side order of biscuits and gravy. He said the biscuits were dense and the gravy was good, but wished there was a little more gravy to finish the biscuits with. The omelette was delicious, but I would have liked it to be spicy. The omelette also came with a side salad with a lemon vinaigrette and multigrain toast. The waitress brought me a couple samples of their juices; both of which were yummy. I ended up taking a cup of the iced spiced chaider to go. read more

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This is our favorite breakfast place in the upper northwest side of town. It's in the same location as Trader Joe's and Starbucks. On this day I ordered an oatmeal with freshly sliced banana and strawberries. It was delicious! My favorite part of the menu is their Juice Bar. They offer a small selection of freshly made juice concoctions. My favorite is the "Morning Meditation ". read more

First Watch - Oatmeal with strawberries and bananas. Gluten free toast - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love that we have a new place on the Northwest side to get fresh, and delicious food for breakfast! Things got off to an excellent start when our server asked right away if we wanted coffee. Yes please!! She brought out the pot, poured a generous cup and left an insulated carafe on the table. Nice! No waiting for servers to come around to refill tiny 5 oz cups. Speaking of the coffee - it was excellent! Great flavor and not too weak or too strong! The menu is great; I was heading out to lunch later, and so wanted something a little lighter and went with the tri-athlete breakfast. The vegetable, egg white omelette was delicious! I loved the roasted mushrooms, and the house made salsa was great! The fresh fruit was wonderful; everything was sweet and perfect. The English muffin was very good as well, and came with a strawberry spread which was also quite good. The other omelettes, power bowls and pancakes looked excellent as well; I must return on a day when I won't be eating a big meal 4 hours later. Service was excellent; our server was friendly and even caught that the original English muffin that was going to be part of my breakfast was a little burnt and sent it back before I even saw it (she said this to explain why the muffin was coming out a bit after my omelette and fruit). The location is very convenient (in the same strip mall as Trader Joe's) and at 8AM on a Saturday we had no wait for a table! read more

First Watch - Tri-athlete breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Waited 45 minutes for a seat which is expected for a new place to eat here in Greenwood, In. We got our drinks and waited for over an hour for our food. Asked the waitress what the hold up was and she advised the kitchen was backed up. She then came back and told us that our order had went out to the wrong table and they would comp our meals ,for a party of 4 and it would be expedited. As we watched a dozen more tables being served while we still waited we asked the hostess to speak to the manager. She came back telling us that they were all too busy to come speak to us. At this point there were a bunch of empty tables and service had slowed down. We then just left. Horrible service! read more

Excellent food, and the service was fantastic... found the staff to be very sociable and with friendly smiles! Would definatly go back every time I'm in the area! Will be my number 1 pick for breakfast or lunch! As for the Ambiance of this establishment, it was quiet and relaxing, the people were warm and friendly! It was in a great location, close to the beach and lots of shopping... prices very reasonable. read more

Used to go here with my buddy Scarf Mop many months back before he won a scratch off and ran off to South Korea leaving his wife and kids in the dust. I'm a big fan of the flap jacks here, I'm a flap jacks and coffee kinda guy. South Korea chewed up ol' Scarf Mop and projectile vomited him back into my life and his family. We've been getting breakfast together again. He orders tea and toast. And almost every morning we get breakfast here he gets calls from South Korean debt collectors. Now he's back to selling steak knives to Puerto Rican grandmothers and stiffing me on the bill! read more

Just the best place for breakfast in American cities like Indianapolis. They've totally managed to flip breakfast into new possibilities, besides too much food. I like all the frittatas (which may not catch your eye), everyone. I'm a maven for grits and these are really good. The avocado toast is a reliable favorite. Best in town. Top breakfast in Indy. I wish there was one on the west side. read more

First Watch - It's a good place for a quiet lunch! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Good food ..good service and friendly staff.. the one keystone had waiting one ..so we went here and I m glad we did ... Blue booster was really really good .. just the way I like it ... Nice place for brunch with family and friends .. and they have a lots o read more

First Watch - Blue booster ... Yummmmm!! - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a great brunch place. The menu offers a wide variety of options with something for everyone. Everything we have had is delicious The biggest problem is making a choice. There are healthy choices such as quinoa & egg white dishes. There are other choices that will satisfy even the hunger of someone who wants a meal that includes sausage, bacon etc. I can't imagine anyone not being happy about a meal here. Also, the people working here are very friendly. read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning recently as it was highly recommended on Yelp and because it was in the area where we were seeking breakfast in Indianapolis. It was the first time here for both of us. I had a delicious BLT eggs Benedict. It was perfect! I also drank a delicious morning juice blend which was splendid. Staff here were very helpful and very personable. We got here before it got busy and were in and out rather quickly too. As a result I would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. read more

This location is the smallest one I've been too. It's super crowded, and there's little area for the servers to walk around. However, First watch never disappoints with their food. This time I ordered the Belgian Waffle tri fecta, and the husband ordered biscuits and gravy. Both of the entrees were REALLY good! Parking is a little hard to find so make sure you give yourself extra time to find a spot. read more

First Watch has been a go to but lately the service has went down hill. Pretty consistent in what we order the Healthy Turkey and a Trifecta. Most times meal is great but lately it has been subpar read more

If you haven't tried first watch, you are missing out. It's not the kind of place that overdoes everything with piles of food. They use fresh ingredients and make everything to order. I had the carnitas breakfast burrito and it was amazing. I have to say, it looked picture perfect as well. The portion size was huge and I couldn't finish it. They keep the coffee coming and the service it great. I highly recommend a visit. You won't be disappointed! read more

Staff in-person (86th St.) and on the phone (Keystone) were incredibly professional, kind, and helpful. Do whatever you must to keep the staff happy because they are truly some of the best I've seen in the service industry. They were 80% of my positive experience (despite the food being delicious) and 100% of my reasoning for recommending FirstWatch to others. read more