This has to be the best brunch spot on this side of town. The food is fresh and cooked with care and love. I ordered the 2 for u, and had a phenomenal lunch which was a Cobb sandwich and chicken avocado salad. I am originally from Los Angeles and the closest lunch place we have similar to the first watch is Panera Bread. First receives 5 stars for their freshness, customer service, and their prices. I highly recommend First watch. read more

First time here! The place is very nice and has a cafeteria fast dinning look to it. They have a very nice patio that I will be trying out next! The menu has good lower calorie heathy choices. I had coffee which was nice and fresh, egg white omelet with spinach, feta and turkey, tasty. One multi grain pancake with blue berries, the blue berries I did not like they whew too saggy , but the pancake itself was nice tasting. Then I had a kale Juice with other fruits, I think it was 3.99 which seem like a good prices but when it arrived it was about a 10oz glass filled with iced so not much juice. The juice was good. My brother had a turkey sandwich and a chocolate chip multi grain pancakes and that was much better. Overall the services was fast and friendly, nothing special but effective. read more

The food is very very good, I had the blte and my son had the roast beef sandwich. our waitress was very sweet and helpful with our order and gave excellent service! The reason I'm deducting a star is because the girls at the desk need to take time to be friendly rather than just going through the motions of their tasks. I asked them for a to go cup for my tea and the girl seemed bothered and when she brought the cup, I thought she would put the tea in the cup, but she just set the cup on the counter and walked off. read more

Travelling, again, searching for my favorite meal of the week, Sunday Brunch, I found FirstWatch in a lukewarm Yelp review for another place. So glad I read the other reviews. Arrives at 11:30 am on a Sunday and was confused by facade because it looked like a small "big box" store from the parking lot. As I approached, I realized there were over a dozen people hanging around outside, drinking the free while-you-wait coffee. There was comfortable deck furniture to wait in. My 20-min estimated wait was pretty much spot-on. Service came quickly. Each person gets his/her own insulated carafe of (quite good) mcoffee and the freshly squeezed orange is amazing. I ordered then BLT/avocado Benedict. It was presented nicely and tasted great. It came with a bowl of fresh fruit. I will go back and take friends!! read more

Love this place for breakfast. The menu choices are excellent. It is the perfect combination of healthy ingredients and great taste. Food is always fresh and very well prepared. Service can't be beat. Very pleasant atmosphere also. read more

Our family has been to FirstWatch several times and consistently find it to be a great experience. The "old standard" breakfast items like eggs, bacon, and pancakes are great - but the seasonal specials are where this restaurant really shines. The pumpkin pancakes are scrumptious. The "Resolution Hash" currently on the menu is made of diced potatoes, cremini mushrooms, etc. covered with a sunny side up egg - but this dish goes from good to great with the addition of goat cheese and chopped herbs. We consistently find the waitstaff to be friendly, courteous, and quick. The servers go out of their way to treat our children well (they're 7 and 10). Free wifi and newspapers are available. DH's favorite perk is the pitcher of water left on the table while we eat - no waiting for a refill. read more

Outstanding food, our server was Cherri , was equally as good. We have found our go to place. Thank you First Watch!

This is our go-to breakfast location. Clean fresh food. Excellent servers. I'm sad that they changed their coffee but hey, I can grab a cup elsewhere (just a bit mild for my taste). Lunch is good here too. read more

Located at the end of a small strip shopping center is this restaurant. Seating is both indoor and outdoor. Great menu selection and a wide choice of beverages. Local newspapers are there to review and yes they have wifi. Wait staff is efficient and will respond to your requests. I ordered the Cranberry Nut Oatmeal and it came with English Muffin and strawberry spread. The oatmeal had pecans dried cranberries and fresh bananas. Right portion size and temperature as well. read more

Great breakfast food with vegan options! Nice staff & atmosphere with reasonable prices. Fresh food & many options!

Weird name and looks like a bank, but for the price, untouchable for breakfast/brunch. Bacon/Onion hash was out of control. Highly recommended. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

First Watch location near Publix in Turkey Creek seemed to operate at a higher level when they initially opened. This applies to both the service and food. The food had more distinctive taste/flavor with regard to the freshness and quality. When you left there was an level of anticipation toward the next visit. Service and food remain acceptable; but the bar they initially raised has been allowed to be lowered. read more

This is my all time favorite breakfast ,brunch,lunch place in Knoxville.The service and food is amazing.Also very kid friendly and great for family's especially after church.Looking for a place to eat for Mother's Day this is the best way to go. read more

Delicious food and great atmosphere. Employees were all very friendly. We will be back the next time we're in town.

I love this place!!! I've had the hash bowls, the omeletts, the granola and fruit, the yogurts, and for lunch- the chicken quinoa pesto bowl and the 1/2 salad 1/2 sandwich combo! (Working my way through the menu haha) I've got to say, my favorite dish is the Acapulco Express. Great selection of food with healthy options and very nice servers :) definitely love catching up with my friends here after morning runs or brunch-y meetings. read more

My friend had told me about First Watch.So after Church that's where we headed.Their coffee was great,even the Cranberry juice was wonderful.I had an omelette with incredible multi grain toast,my husband hah two very large blueberry pancakes,with sausage.This place is great will definitely be one of our go to spots. read more

Love First Watch and this franchise is no exception. Fast service, good food. Really love the omelets and they are gluten free! Hubby gets the gigantic pancakes. He can get them custom made with nuts and dried cranberries. Be forewarned, they are really HUGE. Always very busy on weekends and lesser holidays, so get there early to avoid a wait. But really, it's worth the wait. read more

You know, every time I go to First Watch I like it less. Their menu has lots of options, if you want sweet or savory, or breakfast or lunch, they've got you covered. And everything's usually pretty good. But that's it. It's just good. Their omelette, pancakes, sandwiches are all decent. There's often a wait at peak breakfast times, so prepare accordingly. read more

Quinoa bowls are extra good. Heard first watch was like a health IHOP. Agreed! Yummy brunch food that's good for you.

I'm not sure what the positive reviewers see in this place. It gets 2 stars for the service; the food was a solid 1 star. I had Eggs Benedict, which came with the strangest and most unappetizing-looking (congealed, dyspeptic, weirdly yellow) hollandaise sauce I've ever had -- at least I was prepared for the taste. The eggs were overcooked, and the potatoes it came with were undercooked (anemic, yet greasy). The place itself had no character. But the waitress was nice. read more

The last several times I have been to First Watch on Parkside Drive have not been enjoyable. The service is minimal and the food is incinerated to a crisp. I will think twice before going back. read more

The Elevated Egg Sandwich is wonderful...really good coffee also. Very busy place but wait was not long to be seated. Will go back again.

I heard a lot about this place and was anxious to try it. This place really isn't for me. I guess I was looking for classic breakfast and comfort goods but this had too many twists on the traditionals for me. The place was clean and the management were very friendly. Probably won't bother to return though. read more

They do not know how to poach an egg. I ordered Eggs Benedict and got two hard boiled eggs. You would think that they would understand how to cook eggs. Very pricey. Poor service. OVERRATED. read more

Now this is what breakfast should be like. Ample seating, brightly lit, clean and organized. Friendly staff who knew the menu, got the order right, and refilled the drinks without being asked. Their eggs Benedict was perfectly prepared and their cheesy grits were just that- cheesy grits. The price was reasonable and I walked out with a full breakfast (including fruit) and a glass of OJ for $12. Bookmark this place friends, it's worth it! read more

Went this morning and it was pretty good! The coffee was especially delicious and the portion sizes were large!!! My kids were able to split a pancake because it was so huge! Only reason why I'm not giving it 5 stars is because I thought the prices were a little steep. Overall a great place. read more

This is my favorite breakfast place hands down! It's fresh and delicious! My favorite thing there is the orange juice it's so fresh!

Stopped by for a Sunday brunch around 11:30 and they were pretty packed. As a party of 2 we were told 25 minute but probably only waited 10, but larger parties will definitely have to wait. It has sort of a coffee shop feel, except really packed. I had the plain bagel with cream cheese, which I'd forgotten to ask them not to toast, but that being said, it wasn't that bad toasted. I also had a side of sourdough toast, which didn't have enough butter on it. They gave me like 3 sides of jelly, but no butter. My boyfriend had the trifecta, which came with one (really large) pancake, eggs, and bacon, and a side of toast which was really enjoyable and filling. They give each table it's own little pitcher of coffee and water too which is really nice. They had free WiFi but the sign in wasn't working at this time. The service was pretty good, especially considering how crowded the place was at the time. read more

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Oh I love some First Watch. A little expensive but really good. I was confused about the calories on the sandwiches. The calories on the half veggie does equal half of the whole sandwich. Anyway calories aside the staff is friendly and the food is really good. I love that green drink too! read more

I am am avid first watch fan and this franchisee does not disappoint. The personnel were extremely friendly! We had the Alcupulco and the cickichanga (our usuals) and both were good; my only suggestion is more chorizo in the Alcupulco. I'd definitely come back. read more

This is my new favorite breakfast place. Try the Elevated Egg Sandwich! It was delicious. I want to go back tomorrow and get it again. The staff was friendly and nice. The ambience of the restaurant was perfect. It felt like I was on vacation. I highly recommend going for brunch. read more

What a great place! Unbelievable breakfast. Incredible service. I recommend the ParmaHash and some of their hot coffee. Thanks for a great meal! I'll definitely be back. read more

My wife and I stumbled upon this place. It is super clean, the staff are all super nice and the food is amazing. We will be coming back here. It's a kid friendly place as well. The server was very thoughtful in bringing out our children's food before ours so we could get theirs cut up and cooled. If you're looking for breakfast. Come here. I cannot speak for lunch or dinner but I'm sure it's just as good and we cannot wait to try. read more

That's actually good to know. We had stopped going after the first few visits but sounds like you are taking steps towards where I would like to eat. I want healthier than most I realize. ;) read more

Friendly staff, great food, great service! The pecan Dijon salad is amazing! The blueberry quinoa pancakes that they have on special right now might be the best thing I have tasted in a long time. It gets a little busy on the weekends, but if you come in during the week you can get in and out in a hurry. read more

Fantastic food,,,,, wonderful service. Everyone that works here is happy and genuinely interested in the comfort of all of their customers. Beautiful decor, clean and very inviting. Go here for Breakfast and lunch! read more

First and foremost, let me say the food is fine. It's not horrible. So you ask why the one star? Because it was exactly that, as mediocre as it could possibly be. My fiancee and I spent $40 on mediocre food. She ordered the gravy and biscuits and I ordered the Trifecta. In a place where everyone's grandmother can make kick-ass gravy and biscuits, they should just take their mediocre attempt off the menu. On my Trifecta, the waffle was cold and had some weird sweetener on it, the eggs were so small they looked like quail eggs, and the bacon was fine. The only reason to go here is for the social experience. Other than that, save your money and your time and go to Cracker Barrel, iHop, or Waffle House because each and every one has better food. As you can see below, the First Watch customer service reached out and offered a free meal to try to make it right. While I appreciate that, my time is too valuable to go back to an establishment where I was this disappointed. First impressions last, and it's very hard to overcome a negative experience. read more

Yummy salads and fantastic breakfasts! Nice staff and good overall atmosphere. I only wish they were open longer!

Good food but get there before church is out, otherwise your 20 min. Wait is more 45. Great coffee tho.

The menu was quite diverse and the food was excellent. Service was excellent and timely. I would recommend this place to others.