First Watch

Let me just say before you even look at the menu that this place is a MUST! The atmosphere the…read morepeople, the cooks! Can't express how amazing the food was! Being gluten free isn't for the weak and this place DEFINITELY HAS ME falling on the floor. 100000/10.

We went to The Bruncheonette after a long hot weekend floating on the river. Everyone there was…read moresuper friendly and welcoming it felt like eating with your family. The food was wonderful. I ordered the poutine and my friends ordered the darth vatos migas and biscuits and gravy. Everything we ate was so good and very cheap considering the food they give you and what it seemed like everything being made in house. After brunch we went to our cars and one of our cars would not start and the workers there even came out to help us. They are above and beyond on service and food! I wish this place wasn't so far away from us because I would come everyday! But we will be back after our next float trip!

Counter where you place your order with kitchen behind. The menu can be found on the white boards if you enlarge the photo.

Bannannas French toast

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The Big Biscuit

4.0(51 reviews)

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The Big Biscuit never disappoints! The Yard Bird biscuit with fried chicken breast, cheese and…read moregravy is so good!! The pancakes are huge and yummy! Waffles are yummy too! What makes this place better is the top notch service we get from Allie. She greets everyone with a smile and takes such great care of her customers. We asked to be seated in her section every time we go.

Out of towners looking for a great breakfast spot stop here! From buttery French toast, delish…read morebiscuits and gravy, and a big boy plate called the Titanic wow say no more. Food absolutely great and with a party of six the bill was under 95 bucks! What made our Big Biscuit experience the best was the staff. Our server Haley was such a delight. All smiles, had great recommendations and was tentative. This made our experience top notch. Thank you Missouri!

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Norma's Diner

4.2(72 reviews)

2.3 mi

Still the best place for breakfast!! Great diner food, fantastic staff & service & great coffee!!…read moreSuper busy & lively on this Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend, but still no wait for a table or food.

What a jewel of a place! Don't let the rustic exterior and interior fool you. This is a legit diner…read morewith friendly staff and darned good food! They've even been voted Best Breakfast although their lunch entries are just as awesome! Highly recommend!

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Club 1201

4.0(46 reviews)

1.4 mi

My wife and I decided to eat here last week. It was a nice experience. I had 1201 Benedicts with…read morethe Crab Cakes. It tasted great. I was disappointed that the eggs were overcooked. My wife had the avocado toast. She said it was really good. Service was great and it's a neat atmosphere. It was a little loud because it's so busy. So if you want quiet, this isn't your place. My only complaint other than the over cooked eggs is the price. First, the menu prices are not updated. My meal said it was $19.00. In reality, it was $22.00. So it's pricy. Not really worth it for an every week place to eat in my opinion. I will probably only eat here on special occasions in the future. We spent just under $50.00 without tip. We had water to drink and I had a coffee. There are plenty of other places in Joplin with food priced more reasonably and that is just as good. It's definitely worth trying, just know it's pricy.

Honest review... Brunch. Food:…read moreBeignets- When comparing to a New Orleans beignet, it is not great. Would not order this again. Eggs- 3 out of 4 of us did not get the eggs how we ordered them. Sausage- taste was good but you got 2 very small patties that were hard. Hash browns- good but very small portion. Coffee good. It seems the bill did not reflect the prices that were on the menu. Somehow a $11 turned out to be $13 or $14. Not sure how/why that happened. Service: Awesome Ambiance: Nice

Brunch

Wedge Salad with Steak

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Smoked chicken dip

Joplin Cafe

3.7(58 reviews)

3.8 mi

exceptional good and generous portions. Joplin Cafe is our families go to for delicious meals and…read moregreat prices! Eat Local

If you really want some good home cooked meals.. . Try them…read more.ask for sherry or Sandy.. I haven't found anything on the menu I dislike yet. Save room for dessert..... BY: Faye

Cream of broccoli soup

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Granny Shaffer's Restaurant

3.8(75 reviews)

4.3 mi

The staff here is extremely nice, if you need anything just ask. We were part of a large group of…read morewomen who were occupying their banquet center behind the restaurant and they served our meals in there. The staff brought our meals over and kept them warm while serving. The desserts were my favorite! Everything was good and reasonably priced.

We had an event at Granny Shaffer's and they fed us well over the days of our retreat. I can't say…read moreenough about the friendly staff!!!! The food was great..down home cooking. One meal was fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, and another was Italian chicken tetrazzini, salad, garlic bread...and delicious desserts!

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Breakfast served ALL day!

Pan y Kafe

4.8(17 reviews)

4.1 mi

Fantastic experience. Food was incredible, along with presentation. Service was great. Our waitress…read morewas super attentive and very helpful. The interior is fun and decorated well. We loved the Pan Dulce shelves and picked out some pastries to take with us. The Breakfast Sampler was perfect and I split that with my kiddo. Great selection. The Ambuergesa was amazing!!! So good. Bacon was crispy and perfect, on both meals, just the way we like it! Great doing experience.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it's warm comfortable welcoming and…read moreclean. We had the breakfast scramble with pancake and French toast with blue berries and strawberries and whip cream and coffee's. It was all amazing hot and delicious. The service was warm friendly and excellent. I love family owned business and this one is definitely worth a repeat.

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Jimmy's Egg

3.7(55 reviews)

1.3 mi

Jennifer is the absolute best! She did amazing with indecisive, picky kiddos, she's so helpful and…read moreso efficient. She has an amazing attitude and is the sweetest!!

We had a group of 12 and called ahead to reserve a table. When we got there, every table was…read morebooked. Our group was tired and hungry after camping for 3 days, so we went to another restaurant. I guess integrity is hard to come by.

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Sweet Creek Diner & Bakery

4.3(14 reviews)

9.1 mi

I live in town and eat here weekly. I can't say enough good things about this place. Is it five…read morestar food...no. Is it really good, yes! I haven't eaten anything here I don't like. Their breakfast is as good as it gets when it comes to cafe food. Their meatloaf is some of the best I've had to be honest. I love their homemade hot rolls they serve with the meatloaf. The hamburger steak is one of my favorites. Their green beans are ok. Probably their weakest side. Their country potatoes are among my favorites. The service is always good. The ladies there work hard and know their customers. It's loud when full of customers, but hey..at least they are busy. It's always clean and they are friendly. Obviously I love this place. If you want great cafe food, then just eat here. Oh, give their baked goods a try. You'll thank me later. :-)

Cute little cafe with home cooking! Had the chicken fried…read moresteak skillet breakfast. The chicken fried steak was served piping hot over hash browns, your choice of how you want your eggs, I ordered scrambled eggs.my side was home style biscuits and gravy. You had a big variety of choices. If I would do it over again I outrace pancake or French toast. Don't get me wrong the biscuits and gravy were very good, I just needed something sweet after the awesome home style breakfast. Would definitely come back.

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Chicken fried steak skillet breakfast

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Preston S.

5 years ago

We were in from out of town, and looking for somewhere local to eat. We couldn't find anywhere nearby, and settled instead for First Watch (which we have back home). I wasn't super enthusiastic about the idea of going to a national chain, but we were all very pleasantly surprised. This was by far the best meal we've had at a First Watch. The food was excellent. Becca was a perfect server, and the building and decor were much more up to date than I was used to. All in all, this was an excellent meal and experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great breakfast in Joplin! read more

mackenzie s.

4 years ago

The most hipster restaurant I have ever been to in my life. Eggs are good, bacon is great, avocado toast is phenomenal.... Felt like I should have brought my Lululemon crossbody purse as every other female customers had one and I felt left out. Not to mention the fast feeling that came upon me to have Peace, Love, and Prosperity. Now headed to Whole Foods to try and put together the recipes that we didn't get to try! May everyone Live, Laugh, and Love read more

Christopher M.

6 years ago

A group of us came in. Got seated right away. Skylar was taking care of us. Drinks were slow . Almost like she was taking on too much. I got coffee and asked for Splenda. I was told there wasn't any. The gal at the register asked how everything was. I said it was slow and I will only come back if you had Splenda and she told me of course we have Splenda. It would have been nice to have some. I feel like I got lied too because she was too busy. read more

Scott M.

4 years ago

Emily got us off to a great start with her welcoming demeanor and willingness to answer our questions. She provided us a must have recommendation of million dollar bacon, I know we got a deal because it was worth more than the $5 price on the menu. Our meal was good and consistent with our expectations. I would recommend to travelers and locals alike. read more

Skylar L.

6 years ago

Tieranny was our server and she was so attentive, bubbly, and quick to help us with whatever we needed. The food is so fresh, and you can taste it in every bite! Joplin really needed something that was fresh, quick, family friendly, and with great service! Can't wait to come here for many years. read more

Jessica L.

4 years ago

We we're in town visiting and were pleasantly surprised to find a First Watch. From the moment we walked in, to our delicious food we were extremely satisfied. Our server Jaxon was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to interact with. Thank you for the service and delicious food to start our day! read more

Bill T.

5 years ago

We were driving through from the Windy City (Chicago) to Tucson and it was time for lunch. A restaurant called First Watch caught our eye so we tried it out as we avoid chain restaurants we know. We really liked everything; food, service, decor and the meal was priced right for the quality. read more

Lynn L.

3 years ago

First of all, as soon as we walked into the door, We were greeted by the cutest little redheaded girl. She was funny and sweet. A perfect way to start our meal. We enjoyed the breeze from the open garage doors. Jackson recommended the tropical sunrise drink. It was delicious! read more

Wendy Z.

4 years ago

What a terrific breakfast! Paola took such wonderful care of us. There are so many great choices, everyone will find something they like. If you are in the mood for an omelet, "The Works" is a great choice. You can't go wrong: great service, great food, great atmosphere. read more

Ashley L.

5 years ago

First Watch never disappoints. We love the seasonal features and options of the menu! The Joplin location has great service and has been super accommodating of dietary restrictions. Also, the app is a big bonus! We use it to "jump in line" any time we are dining in. read more

Zachary B.

262

4 years ago

The million dollar bacon lives up to its name and is hands down the best bacon I have ever had! Our waitress Jasmin provided excellent service, she was very attentive and provided excellent recommendations on what to eat. Will definitely be coming back again! Yeah read more

Teri A.

5 years ago

Menu is extensive, so many great choices. Not super busy and able to be seated right away. Waitress was attentive. Eggs Benedict was lacking. Not a fan of the tomatoes or the sauce. Egg was also not cooked well white was running. Million dollar bacon was good. read more

Maya B.

5 years ago

Always an amazing experience when we come here!! This morning we were impressed with our service as always - Amanda was friendly, very efficient, and made excellent food recommendations!! Couldn't be more satisfied and can't wait to come back! read more

April W.

6 years ago

I very much enjoyed the unique food and perfect portion size. The service was fast and friendly, my server Christina recommended the million dollar bacon. And now I recommend it to everyone. Will certainly be back. God Bless y'all and enjoy. read more

Troy S.

4 years ago

Very delicious. We were from out of town and went off the yelp status and boy were we pleased. Fresh, clean ingredients in the Tri-Athlete and the Farm Stand Tacos with black beans. Great atmosphere and the staff was on point and smiled. read more

Ed H.

5 years ago

My server Leandra was great. Food came up quick. Million Dollar Bacon was great with syrup poured over it. The carnitas breakfast Burrito was tasty and filling. Bloody Mary was very good though only comes with a slice of bacon. read more

Bonnie B.

224

7 years ago

Today was my first time to try First Watch. I timed it just right to where I didn't have to wait for a table, and it was amazing how fast our breakfasts were served once we placed our orders. I will definitely dine here again! read more

Audrey W.

4 years ago

This first watch location was great! Me and my friends stopped in for breakfast and each had a great experience. Our server Amanda was great and was timely in making sure we had everything we needed for a great breakfast :) read more

Kristen W.

6 years ago

I was craving the sweet honey pecan salad today, so I made my reservation at First Watch and was so happy with my salad and my server Emily she was such a sweetheart. I would recommend First watch for lunch! read more

April W.

6 years ago

The food here is so fresh and tasty. If you like eggs Benedict then you will LOVE first watch! The staff is great. Our favorite is Christina. She makes sure you are both full and happy by the time you leave. read more

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