After three or four consecutive poor experiences a year ago, I took a long break. I've been going back regularly over the past two months. I do think things have improved dramatically. Food is always good and specifics of my orders and requests are always acknowledged and respected. HomeGrown in the KC Metro has gluten free pancakes. I'll bring the fifth star when First Watch brings gluten free options to their pancakes, waffles, and French Toast. ;) read more

Super delicious! Super busy spot. I only waited about 15-20 minutes for myself. They text you when the table is ready. Waiter was nice and gave me an entire pot of coffee and got me some oat milk at no additional cost. I ordered a Tex mex inspired bowl that had tortilla chips, black beans, cut avocado, pork, eggs and salsa. It was so flavorful and filling. Won't put you asleep and will keep you energized for the rest of the day. I thought I got a fresh meal at a good value. Highly recommend the spot. read more

Always a great experience at any location, although I've only been to a couple different towns but it's always good food and great specials

Food was great, nice clean dining area, and the food materialized in no time. The server was very attentive.

We've been here tons of times and we've eaten so quickly that I keep forgetting to take pics ! The food is always fresh, service is warm and welcoming, and set in a little space reminiscent of your grandmothers kitchen with a modern flare. Each season they feature new specials and always worth trying. It's not failed us yet! If you're a traditionalist when it comes to breakfast and brunch, they have tons of other options for you to choose from and all equally delicious! They get busy quickly so get there early or you can download their app and "get in line". It's not a reservation, but helps you to stay on their waitlist and smoother process to get a table. Undeniably amazing! read more

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Had a flashback experience at the location I went to in college. Thanks to a thoughtful manager I was able to reorder a dish I had back then that's no longer on the menu. It was great. Service was quick and professional food was hot and done right. Great choice if you're in town read more

First Watch - Flashback dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

First time here, we were seated immediately. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Great selection of healthy and indulgent dishes. Highly recommend! read more

First Watch - Avocado toast on multi grain bread with poached eggs on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Solid! I went here a while back before the renovation, and the main complaint I had was that the smell was horrible. But now, the interior has been upgraded, beautiful, no stench, and the food was well prepared and tasted marvelous! The breakfast tacos were delicious! Well balanced ingredients! read more

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This place looks a lot different than when I came here as a kid, but for the better! Super inviting and warm atmosphere. Variety of table seating which I like. Service was prompt and friendly. I like the menu choices, simple to unique. I have a thing when I leave my house to eat breakfast I don't want something I'd make at home. So i appreciate a diverse menu. Portions were great and prices were reasonable. I really liked that they leave a coffee carafe and water with you. I think that makes for such a relaxing vibe for both the patrons and staff. Food presentation was nice as well. I would forgo the greens next time (although tasty) and swap them for potatoes because my husband's potatoes were delicious! Overall really enjoyed this place and I look forward to coming back. read more

First Watch - My bacon, avacado omelet with the menu serving of greens and toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Horrible service!! Granted, it was a busy Saturday morning. But you don't ask "are you done...can I take this plate away" when the customer is literally cutting food on that plate to eat!!! Disgusting behavior by the waiter!!!! read more

Excellent, unique food choices which hold true to description and satisfy the tastebuds, all served by extraordinary servers, in a delightful farm-style setting! I recommend every one of these dishes, as well as the fabulous coffee! The cozy atmosphere with high back booths is a bonus. read more

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This is our go to breakfast place. The variety of interesting food keeps us coming back. The service is the best in town and that is always a plus. They usually have some great specials and I get them a lot. If you are looking for a great breakfast that is just the usual stuff, this is the place to go. read more

I've never made a review before, but what wonderful staff here. Not only is the food amazing, but they make it such a pleasant place to go to. When someone at our table mentioned that it was my birthday, our server, David, came back with the sweetest card signed by all the staff. This entirely made my day, and was worth my first ever review. read more

I'm visiting Kansas from Chicago, IL and wow! what a delight to have brunch at First Watch. I had a Ham and Gruyere Omelette, which was perfect. The toast was a wholesome whole wheat and sunflower seeds. I have not found as good a breakfast place in whole of the metropolitan Chicagoland area as First Watch read more

This is the best breakfast place in America hands down. Everything from the food to the service is amazing. My wife and I will make it a priority to come back. read more

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The staff is always friendly and helpful Great variety of items Fun seasonal menu Lemon Ricotta pancakes were awesome! read more

We received excellent service and the food was delicious. We shared the Croque Madame and one pancake. The pancakes are huge and full of that "breakfast griddle" flavor! read more

First Watch - Croque Madame - absolutely delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Went here for brunch on Sunday morning. It was busy but we didn't wait long for our party of 10. Using the app to join the wait list ahead of time helps for sure. Today I went with biscuits and gravy and added a turkey patty. The meal also comes with eggs and potatoes. My wife got the same thing as me. It was all very good. The coffee here is very good as well. read more

First Watch - Turkey sausage with biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I've been here a couple of times in the past 2 years and it has been pretty good. The location isn't the most charming but it is closer to me than my favorite Westport location. Yummy food, good service, very cute inside. read more

First Watch - Coffee! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

First watch is an excellent Kansas City local chain that has spread further across the country. This location in Lawrence Kansas is fantastic. It's one of my favorites. The staff is friendly and helpful. The juices at the juice bar are fantastic. [I recommend the purple haze] and they have many food options that work with my food allergies. I am allergic to fish, nuts and pork and they have turkey sausage biscuits and gravy that are to die for. Highly recommend stopping for breakfast all day or a delicious sandwich. read more

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Ahhhhh! I remember the first time I ever saw First Watch, I definitely didn't think that it was a restaurant let alone one of the BEST if not the best breakfast cafes in Lawrence, Kansas. This spot has it going on to the fresh pressed juices to start I always get the Morning Meditation which contains Orange, Lemon, Turmeric, Ginger, and Agave nectar.....I let my server know and she brought out a free sample of the Kale Tonic which contains kale (of course), fuji apple, cucumber and lemon and I might have a new favorite. As pictured I ordered a blueberry pancake, eggs scrambled with cheese, grits (plain) and fresh seasoned potatoes! First things first, I started with grits because usually they are the worst thing I get at restaurants! I grew up with them being made to perfection and it seemed as though most resturants just didn't know how to make them since the grits either turned out too runny or too thick. I will say the yellow grits here are the bomb.com. I like to eat my grits with butter and a little sugar and honestly I didn't even need sugar, THEY WERE THAT GOOD! Next I went onto my eggs because it's pretty difficult to mess something so easy up. They were cooked perfectly not little pieces of scramble, you could even tell they are real because of the white spots from the egg white (which is completely fine btw!) Now let me say this; I am a potato connoisseur and they hit the nail right on head with their breakfast potatoes. They taste like they are baked for awhile with onions and then lightly pan seared before serving. I am not sure about the recipe and procedure but I am sure they are the BEST breakfast potatoes I have ever eaten in Lawrence and once I get all of my reviews up you will be able to see I've been around the block a couple times. Last but certainly not least the Blueberry pancake! Same type of pancake I got last time, same light and fluffy texture, bigger than my head and hands put together, fresh blueberries, and comes to you still steaming from the griddle. My server was Kaylee and she was great! Answered every question I had and accommodated every request I could think of lol. I think I remember her from the Big Biscuit and if so you have definitely upgraded to a great place. Both of the times I walked in the front I was greeted immediately and sat the same way (had reservations the first time). I have watched all of the hostesses, servers, and cooks work hard to make sure the business runs well and being a server myself they all go above and beyond their job description to ensure customer satisfaction. This is definitely a place I can bring my mom and feel confident that she will be comfortable and enjoy great food and coffee! read more

Great food! Great staff! If you love real food you have to try this place! Real butter, fresh squeezed juice cage free eggs! read more

I am visiting a friend who lives in Lawrence and goes to KU so my friend and her husband wanted to take me here for breakfast. I ordered the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. I was a little nervous about eating seafood in the Midwest but my friends reassured me that I'd be fine. The eggs were cooked perfectly and runny as I poked my fork through them. The salmon was also fresh and tasted great. The salad on the side didn't do much for me and I thought wasn't necessary but overall, the dish was good. Our server was so nice and checked us on multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed. This spot is their go to for breakfast and I see why. read more

First Watch - Smoked salmon eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Found this place for breakfast while traveling through KS. Got seated immediately by friendly staff. Very bright and open area dining. Menu is good size and offers the normal breakfast items. Sorry to say this is being written several weeks after a drive across the beautiful Country and can not remember what we had. Just that the meal was satisfying and we walked out with coffees to-go included with purchase. read more

Decided to check out first watch for the first time. Restaurant was not busy so we were greeted and sat immediately. I ordered the Barbacoa Benedict which is a new seasonal item. My daughter had the farmhouse skillet hash. The Benedict was fantastic! Eggs were perfect and everything complimented the dish and made sense why it was there. The portion size was excellent. The overall feel of the restaurant was welcoming even though the AC was up too high for my freezing teenage companion. Zero complaints. Will return to try the juices and the multigrain pancakes. read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Yummy breakfast, it was my first time and I will be coming again. I love the watermelon wake up drink as well. Highly recommend!

I eat here almost every week! The food options are great, they have delicious healthy options, and it's very clean and well managed. Their seasonal options keep things fresh but their regular menu options are all amazing. I've never had anything to eat here that I didn't love. The wait staff is kind and efficient and I always leave feeling full and well taken care of! read more

First Watch - Biscuits and turkey sausage gravy with eggs and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Coming from Minnesota this is one of the best service and breakfast place in Lawrence, Ks. Staff is very sweet. Food is great. Atmosphere feels like what a brunch should feel like. read more

First Watch - Black coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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No major thoughts about this first watch to report. Like many other locations they offer wholesome meals. I would say that o get the chickichangas every time I go, and this meal was above average in comparison. So would I go again? Yep! Is that here anything particularly special about this place? Nope. read more

First Watch - Chickichangas, million dollar bacon, Elote Mexican Street Corn Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Best breakfast place in town. The biscuits and gravy is amazing. I ate all of my friends food because that's what she got.

Really great brunch menu! I was very pleased when I came here with a group of 7 and everyone was able to find something to their taste. One person who has severe food allergies was also accommodated very well and the server went out of her way to make sure it was handled appropriately. I will be back. read more

Delicious!! Great service and atmosphere! Menu was fantastic as well. I really enjoyed the eggs benedict! It had a lemon-y taste which I was nervous about but it was done perfectly!! read more

Rise and shine! First Watch used to be my Go-To breakfast and brunch place. Cannot count the number of times I've been to this restaurant and it's always been good. Over the years, though, I ventured out to other places to try their food. The lines at First Watch are terribly long on the weekends and that was a deterrent for me, as well. Is it fantastic? No, not by any means. But it is good and satisfying. Portion sizes are huge. There is always plenty of food. It is hot, flavorful and you will leave feeling full. This is a nice place to take in a slow morning, reading the paper over a cup of morning coffee. And you will never have a plateful of grease leftover after your meal, either. The staff has consistently been friendly, nice and patient. They are not pushy and are trained well. The kitchen is in the open so you can see what is going on Behind the scenes. It adds a very personal touch to the restaurant, too. I've never had any trouble with my food or service at First Watch. Eating here has always been a pleasant experience. I think It's time for me to be a regular again! read more

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First Watch is the place to go for breakfast or brunch. Don't miss it in Lawrence, Kansas! Friendliness and service is impeccable. The food is excellent and prices quite reasonable. The decor makes customers feel right at home. I highly recommend First Watch! read more

The food was so phenomenal and had absolutely gorgeous presentation! However, our server, Brenda, was very inattentive and dismissive. She made us feel like we weren't even there and just wanted nothing to do with us. I was not a fan of how close together the seating was, felt like I wasn't eating with my fiancé. I felt like I was eating with him and 4 random strangers. Great food, beautiful presentation, disappointing service, and uncomfortable seating. read more

First Watch - Morning Market Veg Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Ill start by saying I have a high standard for breakfast/brunch. It is my favorite meal of the day! Coffee, mimosas, bacon, eggs, and so much more. I came to this restaurant knowing that it was a chain, and was there more for the company than the food, which they had along with coffee, a staff, and seats. Anyhow, my date ordered the avocado toast with 2 medium eggs and i had the original breakfast with eggs, potatoes, and bacon (I subbed maple bacon for regular bacon). The avocado toast was not half-bad, not great, but not too shabby. I would probably order that next time. My eggs and potatoes were pretty good (hard to screw up) and the bacon was a little funky. I have had maple bacon before but this seemed to be a little too sweet and something else, like they tried to hard. The coffee was pretty awful, and the service was A-okay. So i give it 3 stars knowing I could eat the avocado toast again. read more

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Makenzie was our server and the service was EGGcelent! the food was so scrumptious I was surprised she knew all of the possible ways to cook eggs when asked! so knowledgeable about breakfast! I usually don't like people taking to me before i've had my coffee (LOL) but she's the EGGception. me and the hubby will definitley have to bring the kids back next time! We came at about 1 on a friday and it was really nice and calm a great spot for a FamilyFriday!! read more

Long lines and people waiting in the rain? Sounds horrible but the food is SOOOO good the wait is worth it! I would highly suggest using the wait list app on yelp and reserving your spot to avoid that wait. The food is freshly made and the menu has a good variety. We ordered all of our meals off of the special menu and were not disappointed. Pumkin pancakes, chicken sausage... Yummm!! We will be back on our next visit to Lawrence. read more

Somehow even through delivery, their AM Superfoods Bowl is one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. This is a menu item that's been a favorite of mine for years and I so appreciate it being brought right to my door. Thank you First Watch. I really appreciate you. read more

First Watch - Am Superfoods Bowl (delivery) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

First watch is my absolute favorite place to do brunch in Lawrence, even though I can't get a Mamosa. The food is always exceptional. The service is very friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming read more