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    First Watch

    3.8 (158 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Million Dollar Potatoes
    Miller Q.

    Food is always amazing, I also look out for their seasonal specials. Service is usually quick and efficient. Casual atmosphere, can get a bit noisy inside but the patio is nice when the weather permits. Pancakes are huge, be careful when ordering a short stack. Million dollar potatoes are a must get! Out of all the chain breakfast places, this is my favorite even with an above average price tag.

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    Lisa F.

    Everything was amazingly good especially the million dollar potatoes and million dollar bacon. Everything seemed to be freshly prepared The service was outstanding and inside although it has a warehousey feel it's very pretty on the inside for a warehouse per se. Think more barn style. I have been here several times but I forgotten how good it was. Coffee's outstanding even the freshwater on the table in regular glasses you don't find that very often everything's plastic everywhere. Simple ingredients great taste.

    Sausage gravy and biscuits.
    Brian K.

    This place is always good and the service is great. They've added some new summer menu items and Tres Leche French toast is amazing. It's a must try.

    French Toast
    Tamela W.

    Great French Toast.and Pork Sausage. The rest of the menu is mainly for health freaks. The service was excellent and they took back something we ordered with no problem. The restaurant design is beautiful. Tip when getting the French Toast ask for the Warm Mixed Berry Compote

    Raegan L.

    First Watch IS one of the best breakfast places in town! I'm not sure why, but I had gotten it in my head that First Watch was way overpriced for what they serve, because the restaurant feels so fancy and boujee, but even though the second part of that statement still stands, I was completely wrong about affordability! The feeling of a First Watch is kind of barn/ farmer chic. It's almost industrial mixed with ranch house style, and it works very well. All the food is served on these beautifully painted ceramic plates, and they have different options from your average breakfast joint. Their food is quite good! I especially enjoy the breakfast burrito. They also have homemade juices that are super popular. I tried a fun coffee/ cinnamon drink there last visit and it topped off the whole meal. And I realized most of the dishes are only $12-13! Why in the world did I think it was so expensive? Maybe I just imagined it or they adjust their prices, but I kind of doubt the latter. First Watch is definitely a bustling place though! If you want to go, especially on the weekend I'd recommend going on their website to join the live waitlist. It's really efficient, and then once you get to the restaurant they text you when a tables ready for you. Definitely the way to go!

    Lisa R.

    Once you dine at First Watch, you can never dine at IHOP or another less quality breakfast place ever again and I mean that whole heartedly. We tried with our hearts in the wrong place trying to score free pancakes for my husbands breakfast and it just turned into one disappointment one after another. From the service to the food to the coffee I will never go anyplace else , it's just not worth the risk! Yes we learned our lesson the hard way and we can never make up for that horrible experience ~ don't do what we did ‍! Take my word you will love First Watch.

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    Shalay R.

    I love First Watch!! My favorite breakfast/brunch spot. So fresh!!! This particular location is in a prime spot right off of South Florida. Easy to get to. Enough parking. Clean and neat. Was able to place my pick up order with ease (even though I made some modifications). My food was ready when I arrived and was ready and waiting for me when I arrived. I even like that it was bagged with the safety seal to ensure it had not been tampered with. I was able to grab my food and quickly pay. Food and beverage looked and tasted great!

    Traditional Breakfast
    Charlie F.

    The Traditional Breakfast! I wanted something that was not highly processed but tasted like I would want to eat it again!! I am never disappointed at First Watch. Of course, today I substituted fresh fruit for the potatoes (even though they are very delicious) and would highly recommend @FirstWatch for the fresh ingredients and they understand how to cook an over easy egg!! #firstwatch # firstwatchlakelandfl @firstwatch @firstwatchlakelandfl

    Morning meditation ‍
    Elizabeth M.

    Awesome as always. Got my favorite drink The morning meditation and ordered avocado toast and bacon asked for it to be crispy. All came out in great time. Bacon was cooked crispy. One of my eggs was well done ,I like them over easy, I asked my waitress for just one more egg to be made and they made me two over easy. Which was very nice. Overall great service. Didn't wait too long to be seated.

    Parma skillet
    Josselin G.

    If you've never been to a First watch I highly recommend! This location is highly accommodating and I've never had to wait! I love going here for breakfast with my friends to do homework! Make sure your computer is charged because most tables don't have outlets! I love the Parma skillet! It has a great taste and it's a good amount of food! The coffee was freshly made and super hot! I have also had the power bowls with quinoa and they work for nearly any meal of the day! One struggle we had was the server being attentive to us; however, giving her the benefit of the doubt, we were working on homework!

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    Kerry C.

    Had a lovely brunch at First Watch on Sunday. Received my free entree coupon for my birthday and now you can use it digitally from your phone instead of printing it out like in the beginning of their program. We arrived soon after opening but there were already quite a few people there. It's very popular with all ages. It's bright and clean inside with a nice patio outside. (We saw people sitting outside with their dogs eating.) If you are stuck waiting in line for a table, they have complimentary coffee and water by the front door. Luckily they still offered their "Harvest the Season" menu so we ordered from that. We split an order of Million Dollar Bacon. Always crisp, always scrumptious. My husband had the Braised Short Rib Omelette. Decadent and delicious. Extremely generous with the amount of short rib stuffed inside. I had the Truffled Mushroom Hash (comes with 2 eggs, I had over medium). It was savory and lovely. Excellent flavors and wonderful mushrooms. The only thing missing from the experience was the Bloody Mary & Mimosa, but only the First Watch back in Riverside Jacksonville Florida serves alcohol, no others, so we stuck with coffee, delicious but a wee bit on the almost too hot side. The young lady who waited on us was very pleasant. I highly recommend this place for a pleasant, relaxing brunch.

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    Good service. Great food!! Waiter was both friendly and helpful with selections. I would like to be able to pay at the table though.

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    The food is amazing. The staff are super friendly and attentive. Best avocado toast ever!!!

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    They kind of cram you in but the service is quick, and efficient. The food is yummy. Seasonal drinks are yummy and fun

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