First time review: Used the yelp waitlist. Sat down as soon as we arrived! The restaurant is clean and well decorated. Not to loud and had a huge variety of food items to choose from. Our server was Taylor B. He was friendly, helpful and had quick service I ordered the morning mediation drink. It was healthy and refreshing. The drink had lemon, ginger, turmeric and beets inside. I also ordered the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. It was flavorful in every bite. Mostly lemon and then some strawberries for extra sweetness. Definitely coming here again! & it's right across from the Magic House which is great for kids and free for military. ***military discounts, just ask!*** read more

BLUF: Fresh, locally grown ingredients. Many healthy options. Bacado omelette was on point! Supports our military by offering a discount I've been to First Watch in Ohio so I was ecstatic to know they have it here in St. Louis. We had a very pleasant experience here during brunch on a Saturday. I highly suggest that you get on Yelp's wait list since it can get quite busy. I loved the decor in the restaurant; very warm and home-y. I ordered the Bacado omelette, which came with a side salad, toast, and jam. Very balanced meal and highly nutritious! There were so many great options to choose from so I'll definitely have to come back again. Overall, it was a very pleasurable experience for myself and my tastebuds read more

First Watch - Bacado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Went here on a recommendation with a friend. He kept talking about how the bacon and breakfast dishes were worth trying. Parking is good, they share a parking lot with a few other stores. Upon entering I saw that the demographic seemed to be the older generation. I might have been the youngest person there and I'm fairly old. It seemed like a better version of Denny's or IHop. I ordered a burrito and it tasted fresh and filling. My friend also ordered the appetizer of bacon for our table, when it came out I was quite disappointed because the portion was small and the flavor was just average. Looking at food being delivered, most of the dishes look bright, fresh, and colorful. Service was standard and the price was a bit over what you would expect for what you order. Overall a fair establishment but I doubt I would go out of my way to go back. read more

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First Watch is a quintessential millennial brunch spot. From fresh juice and power bowls to avo toast, they cover all the bases, and well! I have tried a variety of things on the menu, all with great satisfaction! While they do have lunch options, they are much heavier on the brunch and breakfast items, so keep that in mind. Clearly STL agrees with me, because First Watch is opening up all over town. Good to see! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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Our server was fun and made our meal even better. We ordered our usual orders as we have visited First Watch in multiple states. This restaurant shows why we continue to visit First Watch for breakfast/brunch. read more

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! I was really excited to show First Watch to my friend until this issue came up... We initially ordered food, emphasizing that we didn't want it to touch meat due to restrictions. Later found HAM IN our food. They then brought us another plate, emphasizing they were more careful and that there would be issues if there were another mistake. But guess what? MORE MEAT. Very very disappointed and will ensure I share with as many people as possible, especially so those with allergies or other restrictions don't make the same mistake. I really want to know what actions will be taken to prevent this as this is a very important problem. I would not want anyone else to have the same problems, although I feel like if this happened to us twice, even with them being "careful," it would happen again. read more

I brought my two daughters here for the first time and they loved it! I've never been disappointed with any of my choices. Great food and service as always read more

First Watch - My daughter's Chocolate chip pancake and sausage link - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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What can I say......This is my all time favorite breakfast/brunch spot no matter what city I'm in. Tri Fecta....whhoooooaaaa yeahhhhh! Fruity Chicken sub Poppy Seed muffin.......awwwwweeeee read more

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I love the morning juices! I ordered the salmon eggs Benedict and it was so very delicious. I also ordered the carrot cake pancake with syrup. It was good and did taste like a carrot cake. The staff was attentive and provided exceptional service. read more

Host very rude. Would never go back to this location. Place very dirty. Parking lot bad

Best breakfast in the city. Service is excellent, food comes out fast and it is consistently good. A little noisy but it doesn't bother me. read more

Eating on a dietary budget can be tough, but First Watch makes a solid effort at ensuring you can keep those calories low and satisfaction high! This casual brunch diner is excellent at what it sets out to accomplish, and that is, tasty food that doesn't add the pounds. A variety of options give you the choice to stick with something you'll love, or venture out into a taste pallet that's new, and I can promise you, either way you'll be satisfied. Me and my fiancée really enjoy this restaurant because of its careful concern go dietary preference. She is gluten free, and though no gluten free menu exists or is marketed by the restaurant, the health forward menu does more than enough to accommodate her dietary needs. Table was a bit dirty as well as some spots on the floor, but on a busy Sunday morning, that happens everywhere. We HIGHLY recommend checking out first watch. read more

Had a great experience here! The food was good, very filling, but the most excellent order made there was the iced coffee! It's not too sweet or too bitter. The coffee came through, yet the cream softened the acidity. I always love me a good iced coffee. I give it 4 stars because it the food was good, service was good, and although it was busy, I didn't feel that we waited an unreasonably long time. But the iced coffee......! read more

First Watch - I ordered the Benedict with avocado and turkey, with a side of fruit. And look, there's my awesome iced coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Breakfast with my partner and close friend at First Watch. Service was outstanding, eggs prepared perfectly, chicken sausage juicy and very fresh AND the carrot cake pancake was out of sight read more

First Watch - Chicken sausage, eggs and carrot cake pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Enjoyed a nice lunch at First Watch. We got biscuits & gravy and chicken avocado chop salad. Food and service was good.

Got a farmhouse fresh Togo. The avocados were rotten. I just threw the whole meal away because who know what else in the kitchen is nasty. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

I love First Watch! It is a great brunch spot! It's normally pretty busy but it doesn't take too long to get seated. The service is fast and the employees are always very friendly. The food does not take very long and is served hot and ready. There are a lot of healthy options and many different choices on the menu. They also have seasonal things that are also very good and you never know what's gonna be on it. I always get the Floridian french toast and it's always delicious with lots of fresh fruit. I highly recommend for anyone in the area! read more

First Watch - Floridian French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Good food, good service! Cute decor. An enjoyable experience. It was a little warm where we sat.

OMG yes this is awesome there is a way but it's worth the wait you're looking for a healthy option to your traditional breakfast menu items you need to go to first watch this was my first time here went with a co-worker this morning, I can do nothing but Rave about the food and the service our waiter was attentive understood what we wanted and provided suggestions that were just phenomenal this place is awesome do not sleep on it please don't sleep on it you have to get there it doesn't matter if you get there early or late it will be maybe a five to ten minute wait for a table but trust me it is worth the wait. I had the bacon and grits or rather the pork belly and grits and then you got to try the millionaire bacon that's bacon with baked with brown sugar in a drizzle of cayenne and maple syrup on the top excellent and no coffee on point make sure you get here and try this place you won't regret it. read more

First Watch - Pork Belly & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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Delicious breakfast....staff were friendly and food was delicious. Ordered and served in a timely manner

Not a fan. I understand you're busy but we are still paying full price without any discounts so I would expect the food to be good even tho you're packed. Ordered the salmon Benedict, the bread was very hard I could not cut through it. The salmon was so salty, very similar to the one you get from Costco. Service was very friendly. read more

The words can't describe how much I love this place the million dollar bacon is a must have if there's a first watch in any city that I visit I will be there teens across-the-board A+ plus read more

Always delicious! The wait list feature is a life saver for us! Helps us keep kids from losing their minds waiting for a table.

First time. Reminded me of Panera but menu is much more creative. They have a community table which is a great option when you are told to wait. You sit with people you don't know but it's a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world or right next door! The service is very good though the bus person was not keeping up with the dirty dishes but Sunday afternoon must be the busiest time for them. The menu is really impressive. The salad dressings superb and the sandwich bread must be homemade. I highly recommend this place for small and large groups. Enjoy read more

Food and service was so good! Host was Great. Server was excellent. Food came out so fast. And it was delicious! Price was great as well.

Stopped here to take a break from work and treat myself to lunch. I loved their kale tonic juice and had their seasonal smoked salmon toast. I liked them both. There was a good amount of balance, portions, and textures with all of them and was pleasantly surprised by the addition of goat cheese that gave it a nice little tang. The break is toasted to perfection not too hard not too soft yet still warm. Service was good. There was not a lot of people and I sat right away. read more

Best breakfast place I've been to in a while, everything was excellent. Really enjoyed the juices, the omelette (I got the Market Veg), and the roast beef sandwich. Liked the house multigrain bread also The ability to get in line using Yelp was very helpful indeed. Made me wish there was a breakfast place like this back home! Good business idea? read more

Love this place. The communal table is a nice touch, and the food is phenomenal. Try everything. The multigrain toast is to die for. If you are trying to eat more whole grains, definitely give this place a try. Oh and make sure to check and add yourself to the waitlist before you come. read more

First Watch - They have silk creamer! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Such a cool place for breakfast. My 8 yr old had the kids' fruit crepe and fell in love with the homemade granola. I had one of the breakfast specials with a pancake (added blueberries and it was deliciously airy), two eggs (done perfectly) and bacon (crispy and not too greasy). We also indulged in the Million Dollar Bacon, which was incredible (little hint of heat at the end, but it hurt so good!). Our waitress was Christine and she was marvelous. Checked on us at regular intervals, and took special care of my son. The wait was minimal, even at 815 on a Monday holiday, the food was hot and delicious upon arrival, and the prices aren't terrible (even better if you're enrolled in their rewards program and you get a free breakfast!). Thanks, Kirkwood First Watch. We love eating here. read more

Mind bogglingly consistent. Sophisticated without being pretentious. Super friendly and professional staff. read more

After days worth of BBQ ribs, brisket and pulled pork, I was in need of something a little healthier. Actually, I just didn't want to eat meat. So my friend suggested this place, since this was where they go when her husband needs to "watch what he eats." Time of Visit: Monday around 10am Wait: No wait. Seated immediately. Price: $35 (3 meals + juice + 2 iced coffees) Service: Good Items ordered: ~Traditional w/Sausage ($8.29) ~Caps Etc ($8.79) ~Fresh Crepes ($7.79) Would I return: Yes. Positive Points: ~Yes, their ice coffee is delicious. ~Parking was easy. ~I like the mini cubed potatoes for their home fries. ~The crepe was done well, it was soft and thin. Not dry, like a place we had gone before. ~The banana muffin was good ~They have egg white options which is good. ~They itemize your meals on the check per person, and give you a grand total if you choose to pay all together. ~Price to portion ratio is great. Why the 4 out of 5? ~I do love mushrooms, so I was satisfied with my Caps Etc. However, because the mushrooms are placed in a cup, I was able to notice the pool of oil at the bottom of my cup. I understand that it is used for cooking, but you just don't want to see that kind of stuff. ~There wasn't anything that really jumped out. A real stand out dish that I could see myself going back for. Having a real craving for. Don't get me wrong it's still a place to check out. ~The ice coffee though tasty is pre-flavored with a syrup. When I read their ice coffee was good. I though it meant just simple black coffee. My mistake. Problematic for those trying to stay away from sugar. Over all, the food and service were good. If I lived there, I could see myself checking it out from time to time. read more

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After my brunch experience at Rooster in downtown, I feel every other breakfast place in Saint Louis does not even compare. Regardless, I have been to this location numerous of times to either meet up my girlfriends for brunch on a Satuday morning to catch up or breakfast with my family and plus one. I have always enjoyed ordering their belgian waffle with everything on the side since I hate getting a soggy waffle along with their cup of joe. Quite tasty if you ask me! read more

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Delicious food & juices! Good environment. Everyone there was very nice & welcoming. My eggs could have been cooked a bit more. Our server was very nice & attentive even with how busy she was. When we got the check we weren't sure if we had to go to the front & pay since we weren't told. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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We've eaten here three time now. The staff is the friendliest and most helpful of any place in the area. The food has been universally great and we are completely addicted to their purple haze and morning meditation juices. Highly recommend. read more

Lucas is an excellent server! Very attentive and took care of us well. Food was excellent too.

I absolutely enjoyed my first time at First Watch. My waitress was super sweet and pulled up a chair when she noticed my knee was in a brace (knee surgery a week ago). The whole place was bustling and it was nice to notice people actually visiting instead of being wrapped up in their phones. Definitely had a friendly vibe to it. I had the watermelon wake up and the elote Mexican street corn hash! It hit the spot, tasted great, and I'll definitely be back again. read more

Amazing place, amazing food! I had the quinoa bowl and eggs and my husband had the traditional breakfast. Let me start with my quinoa bowl -- I've never had something this delicious ever and I eat out a lot. The quinoa was tossed in EVOO, sausage, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms and topped with two eggs. My husband who's not a quinoa fan tried and said it was really good. My husband's traditional breakfast came with two eggs, multigrain toast with some yummy home-made strawberry jam and breakfast potatoes. It was yummy! Our server Adam was super nice too and let me have a taste of their kale tonic because I was interested. I'm totally going to try and make that kale tonic at home. Definitely Coming back here anytime I'm in the neighborhood of St. Louis. Today is the presidential debate --the town is hopping. They should all come here for breakfast! read more

First Watch - Fig and prosciutto toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

My husband and I were looking for a place for brunch and this place came up on our Yelp search. Reviews looked great so we gave them a try. It was about a 25 min wait but for 10:30 on a Saturday, I didn't expect anything less. The hostess was friendly and efficient. Michael seated us and was our server. If all servers were like Michael, no one would ever complain about anything... ever. Michael was friendly, helpful with menu suggestions and personable. I got the Everything Salmon Benedict and my husband got the Mexican Street Corn Hash. YUM!! Both were absolutely delicious. Both these menu items would make me want to drive the 3 hours from home just to enjoy again. This was our first time here but definitely won't be our last. We come to the St Louis area several times a year and this will be our new brunch place!! Thanks for a great meal! read more

1st it's chain, if you are opposed to chains even if it is quality food then read no further. This is not my favorite location, as far as the chain goes, but that is only because of the the lousy parking then anything. OH New Year's you fickle thing. I have fell into the trap of New Year's promise to lose weight. THIS is the place to go. NOT joking. They have a section of their menu devoted to healthy choices(currently the bottom left on the menu.) You can look up the nutrition on your phone because they have a mobile friendly site that accommodates to your mobile web searching. This I appreciate so much. We had excellent service. Not just our waitress but several servers asked us how we were and kept us up our table. The food is always fresh. The quality is amazing considering it is a corporate owned restaurant. We really had a good experience. TLDR: Don't let the blue hairs fool you! You will find everyone here! Quality(underlines this) food, a great selection of healthy food, and an easy to use mobile website if you are tracking your nutrition. LOUSY parking and crazy drivers through there. There almost always is a wait to sit. They close at 2:30pm. Usually a little louder then I like to dine. read more

I ordered the Avocado, Bacon, and Tomato Hash but I substituted onion for tomato. My eggs were scrambled. It was OK. It would have benefited from 1. More cooked potatoes and 2. A better avocado (The avocado had the black spots and was a little hard). I would go back but I would most likely order something else. I was there a few weeks ago and really enjoyed this same dish. read more

First Watch - Avocado & Bacon Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri