Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    First Watch

    4.1 (135 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Order First Watch Takeout or Delivery

    First Watch Photos

    Business Info

    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - First Watch

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Traditional breakfast
    Dr John Z.

    Great food, good service and nice, clean ambiance. Some interesting twists on traditional breakfast. Well worth the visit.

    Trifecta
    Leigh H.

    Stopped in for breakfast...tried a different menu offering - "The Trifecta and "Morning Meditation juice. My entree was hot and delicious. I really like the chicken apple sausage. The juice was made perfectly. I could tell the wait person was inexperienced, I'm sure she will get better over time. I will visit again to try their other menu offerings.

    Undercooked potatoes.
    Tamika J.

    Wow!!! I was thoroughly impressed with First Watch. We had a 25 minute to 30 minute wait. It was ok since I had errands. When I was seated the waitress was nice and made suggestions on how to get everything I wanted, but keep the cost down. My only disappointment was the potatoes. They were not crispy at all. They were very unevenly cooked. I'm a huge potato fan so this was unfortunate. I ordered the trifecta and my boyfriend ordered the turkey sausage and gravy. I'm not a fan of biscuits and gravy, but the flavor was amazing. They initially burnt the biscuits, they remade it and we definitely enjoyed the meal. I had the French toast and it was ok. We also ordered the salted caramel donut holes. Not my favorite. I'm glad it's seasonal. Overall, good experience. I will definitely be back, but I will know what to order next time.

    Summer 2023 special menu
    L S.

    Very fancy smancy for breakfast and kinda a big budget buster, with a breakfast meal for three for 60.00$ = ouch, but tasty. Service was quick and attentive. This is a chain with a nice decor and dining area is very loud when busy. They offer a seasonal menu and we opted in for items on the special menu and some sides. Grits are great, eggs are eggs and the seasonal items fresh and filling.

    Carnitas burrito
    Susan H.

    Excellent food And excellent service. Enjoyable atmosphere can be a little pricey but worth it A must try.

    Chile Chorizo Omelet with potato's
    Mackenzie M.

    Stumbled upon on this place when passing through the area. It did not disappoint. It was fresh ingredients, friendly staff and a very chic farmhouse ambiance. My omelette was incredible, my green juice was so tasty. All around a good experience. Would highly recommend if your looking for an great breakfast/ brunch spot!

    Tesh T.

    This is a nice low key spot to get brunch. We were in and out within about 25-30 minutes. Service was prompt and friendly. The food and drinks were great as well. I appreciate the great hospitality

    Barbacoa burrito
    Nicole K.

    Eating at first watch is one of my most favorite places to eat. I have never had anything bad on their menu and never had bad service or any issues. Today I tried the new barbacoa breakfast burrito. It was delicious! Just a tad bit of spice. I personally didn't think my coffee complimented well with the spice of the dish. Not as breakfast-y as I was hoping for. More brunch-y. But still was so good! We also tried the gingerbread spice donut holes. Sooo delicious and perfect with coffee! I couldn't tell the "gingerbread" flavor or what the sauces were. But yummy nonetheless! First watch is always a win in my book!

    Fall breakfast menu.
    Laura N.

    A very kind co-worker once gave me a gift certificate to First Watch because she knew I loved to eat local, healthy foods. For some reason, it took me almost two years to finally get myself to First Watch for a delicious lunch. Eager to try different things, I ordered a 2 For You, which consists of your choice of two of the following: half sandwich, half salad, or cup of soup. I had a Superfood Kale Salad and a Monterey Club sandwich. I also ordered a cup of Morning Meditation juice. The juice was divine. The salad was pure comfort. The sandwich was amazing. I was blown away as I had somewhat expected this place not to meet my expectations (ha). It was all just the perfect amount of food for me, too. The total bill was about $12. Whoa. For all that I ordered and ate, that was a great deal. My $25 gift card could easily stretch for two solo meals. I was also in and out of the restaurant in less than 45 minutes, which was perfect for the hour-long lunch time I had. I also had no idea First Watch was a chain until I read more on their menu. Definitely does not feel like a chain restaurant. So thankful for that gift card and all the veggies!!

    Market Skillet Hash - full of yummy goodness
    Rachel P.

    fresh, flavorful, fun I really like First Watch - it reminds me of my home, the Bay Area in CA. Yes, some menu items are a little "crunchy" but they are so good for you, and here, they TASTE good, too!

    PESTO CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL

    See all

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Duggin G.

    Duggin G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Service M.

    Customer Service M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    First watch has the best breakfast in town. Friendly and great customer service. Fast with your order.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Eleni K.

    Eleni K.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Duggin G.

    Duggin G.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T S.
    0
    2
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Rebecca L.

    Rebecca L.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Rebecca L.

    Rebecca L.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Duggin G.

    Duggin G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Service M.

    Customer Service M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Service M.

    Customer Service M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Customer Service M.

    Customer Service M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jennifer G.

    Jennifer G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 4 of 4

    Ask the Community - First Watch

    You might also consider

    Kentucky Native Cafe - Onion carrot goat cheese sandwich with sides

    Kentucky Native Cafe

    4.5(299 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Nice place ever . With good people. They excellently care their customers. Good nature and fresh…read moreair. Thank you

    Hidden back in the lush trees, a little cafe so cheerful and charming…read more Ok! It's by chance that we discovered this new restaurant and greenhouse. This is a fully functional restaurant and or cafe style place. They have a great menu. The menu is seasonal. It's not simple by any standards. In fact it's a great little high end place for garden parties. But today it's just two simple individuals that are having lunch in a garden together. Now we had some sort of special lunch arrangement with hummus and a Greek like salad. It was fresh and delicious. They have great coffee offerings. You must have the flavored gelato with coffee. We had the hazelnut one. It's delicious especially on these hot humid summer days. The service was great. Not being from the area they had to explain the menu to us. A few times. But all went well. They make the gelato offerings as soon as they are ordered. The food they call at the end, eventually. It's made to order. Now where else can you eat in a green house garden? Here in Lexington! This was a first for us. They have all sorts of Sunday concerts while you dine. Music among the trees and flowers. Wow! You can come to poetry readings and relax as you hear the love of someone's works. I'll see you at the Garden next time.

    Photos
    Kentucky Native Cafe - Where you order

    Where you order

    Kentucky Native Cafe - Bavarian pretzel with rhubarb soda and wild rice soup and maple glazed potato salad with a sparkling lemonade. Delicious!

    Bavarian pretzel with rhubarb soda and wild rice soup and maple glazed potato salad with a sparkling lemonade. Delicious!

    Kentucky Native Cafe - Another round of seasonal lemonade and coffees.

    See all

    Another round of seasonal lemonade and coffees.

    Kenwick Table

    Kenwick Table

    4.2(57 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $

    I finally got here around 8:30am Friday (9/4). When I…read morewalked in I was surprised at how many people were here sitting at tables. I will say the noise level was on the louder side which is why I decided to sit outside . Well and to pet the cat as well! The line had 3 customers in front of me but went quickly. The man at the register was friendly enough. I didn't wait long for the barista to call my name. I just ordered a basic iced latte but they have a variety of espresso based flavored drinks like s'mores that sounded really good. The condiment area was well stocked and clean and the empty tables were clean as well. The space itself is designed very nicely and its cozy yet spacious at the same time. They have a pastry case with a variety of items that looked really good however I didn't get any. I sat out front in their garden for a little while and I was the only one sitting outside so it was peaceful. Their landscaping is done tastefully and its pleasing to the eye. As for parking I can't comment on that as I walked from where we live. On a sidenote its literally around the corner from Wilson's Grocery. That's pretty convenient.

    My family and I used to love this place, but the prices are going up and quality is going down…read more Paid $10 for two standard drip coffees this morning, and they were incredibly watered down. Horrible tasting and disappointing start to the day. Staff has an attitude as well. They acted like I was bothering them when I ordered my $10 drip coffees. Hopefully they turn it around.

    Photos
    Kenwick Table - Coffee bar with plenty of extras!

    Coffee bar with plenty of extras!

    Kenwick Table - Chicken salad

    Chicken salad

    Kenwick Table

    See all

    Third Street Stuff & Coffee

    Third Street Stuff & Coffee

    4.3(213 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $

    Giving this place 5 stars because of how amazing the veggie bagel is. I seriously had this maybe…read moretwo times a week for my last two months of my freshman year. I personally like garlic cream cheese and I add avocado and cucumber for a small extra fee and it's so worth it. I've introduced a good amount of people to this place, I love how unique and homey it feels in a way. Although, I will say I am not a fan of their coffee I've tried around 5 different coffees from here and some are better than others. They do offer other drink options so no big deal to me! I've only ever had one guy be slightly rude to me while ordering but that's not stopping me from the bagel lol.

    What a sensational find! Dudley's was recommended, but didn't open until 0800 ( it was 0715!). In…read moreLexington KY for a tandem bike tour with Adventures in Tandem, looking for coffee and breakfast. There was a lovely ( and quite colorful ) woman who said a cheery "good morning!" To us as we walked across the street to Dudley's . We then walked back over, discovered she'd been cleaning up the outdoor seating for 3rd street stuff! What an amazing and super cool place! The artwork on the walls is colorful and expressive! The egg and cheese in everything bagels were divine, and the Secretariat latte ( what else would I order in Lexington???) was delicious - a combo of coffee, cinnamon, maple syrup, and a splash of vanilla The staff was lovely, the place very comfortable and colorful, food and coffee excellent!!! A MUST visit

    Photos
    Third Street Stuff & Coffee
    Third Street Stuff & Coffee - Veggie Bagel

    Veggie Bagel

    Third Street Stuff & Coffee

    See all

    First Watch - cafes - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...