We came here for breakfast one morning and they were experiencing a shortage of help that day. But everybody kept us in the loop as to how much longer it would be until our table is ready. And even though our waitperson was running around covering more tables than what she had originally planned for she still was very attentive. I ordered the avocado toast and it was fantastic! It was so much avocado I really think I had probably at least two avocados total on it. This was our first time here at this location and we will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Side of bacon and avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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The food was good & the service was great. The ambiance was a breakfast feel. Overall, we had a nice visit. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Yeah definitely hit this place up for breakfast/brunch. Avocado toast was absolutely spectacular. Flavorful and good portion size. The holey donuts were scarfed down within seconds. Kids had choc chip pancake and crepe and both loved every bite. Service is fast and friendly. You can also check in online so you don't have to wait. read more

First Watch - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

The go to for some fresh authentic breakfast, love the whole grain bread they use for toast and coffee is very good. Skillets, omelets and their season specials are great. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Great food, service and ambience! I would def good back. Delicious breakfast. Solid service.

I had never heard of First Watch before, let alone knew it was a chain that specialized in breakfast and lunch. Their expansion has not made its way to the West Coast yet. This location on Haggerty Rd was in a corridor that has really picked up lots of businesses since the turn of the century. From reading the other reviews, I wanted to avoid the peak hours to minimize the wait time so I arrived during the final hour of business for the day. My first impression upon walking in was this is not a typical diner setup like a Denny's, IHOP or Waffle House. It was a lot more modern and open than those establishments. The menu had a solid variety of choices although they seemed on the pricey side. Two things on the Seasonal Items chalkboard hanging on a wall by the cashier caught my eye so I ordered both, the Holey Donuts and the Steak & Eggs Hash. The donuts were cinnamon sugar-dusted cake holes with dips of chocolate sauce, mixed berry compote, and vanilla creme anglaise. I liked that they offered three choices. My favorite was the compote because of the tart fruitiness which provided a contrast to the already sweet dough. The hash was made up of seared flank steak cut into cubes, seasoned potatoes, house-roasted mushrooms and onions, baby spinach, mozzarella, parmesan cream, and fresh herbs. It was topped with two eggs sunny side up which was my choice. A piece of parmesan-crusted ciabatta bread also accompanied the dish. I thoroughly enjoyed this hash as a version of steak and eggs. I didn't experience any hiccups with the service so perhaps that was luck or arriving at a less busy time. The kitchen did take awhile to prepare my order as it took over 20 minutes before the plates arrived at my communal table seat. Overall, I rated this visit between 3.5 and four stars. read more

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I enjoyed my breakfast at First Watch, it was a bit pricier than my usual order at IHOP but overall still yummy. The interior was modern and clean and the staff was attentive. We were seated quickly and also received our food quickly. read more

This was my first time trying first watch! I got a blueberry pancake, Bacon and Kale juice the the food was wonderful and Flavorful, the bacon perfectly crunchy and chewy, the pancake was a little under cooked with some batter in between, but came with jelly which was a perfect combo, the Kale juice reminded me of when I was little and would make juice with my dad. The service was good, the server gave me a small cup of the juice and I was hooked on it. The pancake was bigger than my head and I could barely finish! The restaurant was loud and kind of cramped, with alot of people which made me anxious but other than that great first experience! read more

The Sunny Seoul Hash and the Million Dollar bacon are so good. Impressive. A new favorite breakfast spot for me. read more

First Watch - pork, red peppers, potatoes, grilled onions, eggs, scallions, gochujang aioli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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My favorite spot for breakfast! I have been a fan of first watch for years, so much so that i would drive to Troy to have it at least once a month. Once they started popping up in northville, livonia and canton I was pleased. My favorite dish is the avocado toast, first watch has the best avocado toast I have ever had. I get the side of potatoes as well. If I am looking for something sweet, I always get the lemon ricotta pancakes which are extremely delicious. read more

First Watch - lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Love this restaurant! I just wish it wasn't so busy all the time. Very cute restaurant. Usually very good wait staff. The food is always great. Definitely recommend the million dollar bacon. read more

Super happy that they opened just a few miles from my home but I also seek them out when I'm on the road on business. Really consistently great service know what city I'm in. I love that I can be "bad" with their guilty pleasure menu items or super healthy Try their pancakes OMG! read more

We waited 45 minutes just to be seated. As much as we tried to book in advance, the website was glitchy so we were forced to stand in line in person. The food took about one hour !!! This is only the second time but I have come here and it's the exact same experience, terrible! The manager explained that they are understaffed same excuse again. Why don't you get your act together and actually hire more people and manage the place better. Never again!!!!!! On the plus side, the food quality is good but there is no food that's worth waiting two hours for. I would give zero stars if it was possible read more

I've never had the pleasure of eating inside. But I order on DoorDash all the time and they have such healthy options with fresh sides whether it's breakfast or lunch! Raw juices are amazing Anything with the breakfast potatoes is a great choice but if I had to recommend something specific would be the biscuits with turkey sausage gravy and the Baja turkey burger never disappoint read more

First Watch - Side greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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Service has always been good, but the food at this location is mediocre and inconsistent. Seems like the cooks are following some written instructions without knowing what cooked eggs should look like. read more

This was my second and last time coming here. The business is run poorly and it's so unorganized. There were way more empty tables than there were tables where people were actually sitting. But yet there was a 30 minute wait. I get it, maybe they don't have the staff... I put my name in online and once we arrived, I checked in. The woman at the from stated it would be 5 minutes. After 20 minutes of waiting I checked in to see how much longer and they had no recollection of my name on the list. So I said we were told 5 minutes and it had been 20. The lady did then seat us immediately. Once we sat down, the waitress was very sweet and attentive. But I felt like there were wayyyyy too many workers, not really working at all. My husbands food came out first and after about 15 minutes I asked where my food was. She went to check and thought someone else had brought it to me. She did then bring it to me. The food was good but the way they are so unorganized is mildly infuriating when spending this much money on breakfast food. This was my second experience here and I won't be back. Both times were subpar with the way things are run. read more

It's difficult to rate my experience when I never actually had one. After being seated we sat an additional 30 mins & never got service. So....we walked out & no one even bothered to ask why. Followed this up across the street with a great lunch at Bahama Breeze!! 30% tip for that server!! read more

Service is so fast and great at this location, food is always great and they always do a wonderful job accommodating for my two little boys!

Food was delicious service was great.. Ambiance was great.. We had our Mothers Day brunch.. Enjoyed the Mimosas & we had a really great time.. read more

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The food (BLT for me!) was excellent, quickly served and my server was very helpful as I have dietary restrictions and he was able to help me figure out what'd work best for me. read more

The service was really good, and I enjoyed the ambiance, as for food I really like the toast, and the muffins are great, I always get the purple haze or coffee. The only thing I disliked were the eggs, they tasted like dogs made them, smelled like wet dog paws... that's my only concern to be honest. read more

I came for brunch after a great workout with my cousin. We were advised it would be a 20 minute wait or we could sit at the community table. Basically you share a large table with strangers. There was only 1 person sitting there so we decided to take the community seating. Our server came fast with coffee and water and took our order. The food came quickly and was delicious. I ordered the market hash and added Italian sausage. My cousin had the traditional breakfast with chicken sausage. First watch never disappoints! read more

Food is excellent! I've relied on their breakfast many mornings during the pandemic to make it through. I absolutely love their chicken sausage, scrambled eggs and Belgian waffle!!! When I tell you that I look forward to going to work so that I can order their yummy breakfast. I also look forward to their cold pressed orange juice. They always make sure that I have all the condiments that I need to enjoy my breakfast. They also always include a little candy or mint to enjoy after breakfast. It's the little touches! I love them and will continue to eat via delivery from here. Pandemic and all. If their sausage is not fresh, they have me fooled. Because they make certain that everything looks appetizing and fresh. They even use natural pancake syrup. This is an excellent place for breakfast. read more

We were here a few months ago and the wait was about 30 minutes. Once we were seated, I could tell why they had a long wait. They were very short staffed. The hostess was checking in customers, seating diners, and also bringing food to tables. Once I received my food, the waffle was very hard. I had to send it back twice for being overcooked. It was also odd that the first plate I received had four strips of bacon but the next arrived with only three strips. The final order I received had four slices. Since this was an off day for them that probably had to do with staffing, I would give them another try. read more

First Watch - Belgian waffle, bacon, and scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

I cannot recommend this place enough!!! I got the Morning Market omelet and it was seriously the best omelet i've ever had. The million dollar bacon was everything it was hyped up to me, and I'm not even a big bacon fan. My boyfriend really enjoyed his french toast, we cannot wait to go back and try new things! I can't remember the name of our waitress, but she was extremely kind and helpful with all our questions. This is definitely our new brunch spot. read more

First Watch - Morning Market Omelet, Million Dollar Bacon and French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

Today was my first visit. The concept is open and welcoming. I tried the shrimp and grits and let me tell you - it did not disappoint. It's a bit spicy so if you don't like spicy you might want to skip it. I also had the pomegranate sunrise, I think that was the name of it. It has fresh pomegranate juice with lime and tequila and it was delicious. I will definitely go back. Also my server was Nicole and she is a delight. She was cheerful and very friendly, which seems to be missing in a lot of establishments these days. Even paying the bill was a pleasant experience with the staff up front. Go early so you can enjoy the food and relax. read more

First Watch - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

This place is amazing! The menu has something for everyone. Our waitress was amazing and offered refills when needed and split the check up for us perfectly. We had 12 people and she didn't skip a beat or miss anything. Everyone's food came out perfect and it was delicious. I would highly recommend everyone try this gem. read more

I have been to a few first watch, so far this was the worst one, service was OK but the atmosphere wasn't they had the air on so high when temperature was 63 outside. The orders came out on time but the utensils were dirty. On omelet was suppose to be with potatoes but was given with salad instead than hostess fixed it by bringing a side order. I prefer other places better. My skillet order had a paper in it with potatoes. read more

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A truly miserable experience. Checked in on their online "join the waitlist". Was told it would be 45 minutes to one hour. One hour later, checked in in person. Was told it would be another 45 minutes to an hour, with 8 parties in front of me. "So it is actually a two hour wait?" I asked the hostess. She shrugged. And I left. Why bait and switch people with your waitlist? Just be honest. read more

Food was VERY good today. Remember it being good last time as well. Holey Donuts special was great, nice , warm, soft cake donuts with Chocolate and berry sauce. Not like cider mill donuts, better, smaller, sugar and more cake batter. The carnitas Burrito is also a home run. I would go back tomorrow to get another. Everyone I sent this picture too asked where this was. Good spacing for COVID situations. Pickups were looking like they were running super smooth. read more

First Watch - Holey Donuts. Carnitas Burrito. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

I was given great food with pretty shit service & too high of prices. 40$ on pancakes & a fucking sandwich. Idk fuck that shit they're keeping people in debt! read more

It's something about their Food, it tastes extremely fresh. The Service is so fast and friendly. I love how Glass surrounds this place, making the view perfect from every angle. Keep up the Great Work. read more

Amazing service and great atmosphere!! Definitely will be back!!! You will not be disappointed!

Not sure how you have a wait of 20mins when the dining room has 9 tables open and no one seated. 4 waitress at cash talking! This was my 1st and last time here. read more

Everything has been amazing. No matter what food has been ordered, it has always been fantastic. The service has been absolutely top-notch. Kimmie Distelrath takes great care of all of her guests. The restaurant has always been clean, from the outside all the way to the visible parts of the kitchen. No wonder it's a 5-star review! read more

First Watch's name is fitting for our 1st meal of the day. We got seated immediately, a waitress arrived immediately, and not surprisingly the food come out hot and promptly. Online the restaurant may appear small, but it has ample seating with 2 people, 4 people and 6 people tables/chairs. Loved the floor to ceiling windows that brightens up the rm. Started with Bloody Marys & Mimosas, interestingly, the bloody mary mix comes in a miniature bottle and so does the champagne for the mimosa. I was hesitant to order the Chickichanga dish because it's wrapped in dough, I don't like doughy food. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the tortilla is toasted. Also ordered a Chile Chorizo Omelet, both dishes were delicious and the freshest food that I have ever eaten. I wouldn't be surprised it they grow their arugula on site. The Grits side and pork sausage links were also tasty First Watch menu is inclined towards turkey and chicken and not beef and pork. Our waitress Erica was very attentive to us she readily, eagerly responded to our every request, with a smile, Thank! you Erica. Kudos to their very skilled chefs, all the other waitresses and their hostesses. We plan to return to First Watch very soon read more

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Pretty damn good for a franchise. I have been to two different locations- Houston, TX and most recently Livonia, MI- and the food has been consistently delicious! We attempted to beat the church rush on a Sunday but when a new brunch place opens in the area it's nearly impossible to not be on the waitlist. They told us an hour for 2 people around 10:30am but they also had a first come first serve community table so we opted to sit there because the hangriness has already kicked in. We still ended up waiting about 25-30 mins for a server but she was very nice and apologetic. They still have a few kinks to work out with understaffing it looks like. I ordered the Parma Skillet which is italian inspired with sausage, mushrooms, Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes and scrambled eggs. Plus I added spinach and zucchini which was a great call. Skillets also come with home style potatoes, toast & homemade jam and fruit. Soooo good! It definitely has a farm to table taste for a franchise. I am also in love with their toast, it tastes very nutrient dense and delicious. Would put this in the monthly brunch rotation to try something different on the menu each time. read more

First Watch - Farmers omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Livonia, Michigan

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I'm the first to review! How exciting!! My family has had many experiences at first watch when we lived in Denver, and we were obsessed. We are moving to Austin, and while our house is being built, staying in Livonia a while. How lucky for this city to get such a great restaurant. When we around just passed noon, it was moderately busy. We were greeted with smiles and immediately seated. We were told a long list of things from the menu, and questions were answered (it changed a bit from when we were there last). My wife got the elevated egg sandwich along with a kale tonic, and I myself got the salmon Benedict. While we waited for the meals to come, my waitress approached and told us there was a hold on the salmon benny because the kitchen wasn't satisfied with the original one. Thank you. The one I ate was worth waiting on. Both meals were flawless. This is going to be a great restaurant for this area. A big difference though, is the serving size. What is normal in the Denver area, is small around here..but know that the food is HARDY, and so delicious. Glad we could attend opening day, see you tomorrow!! read more

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This place is great! The million dollar bacon is the best bacon I've ever had! The place is pricey for brunch but it's great for a special occasion. read more

The quality of the food is so terrible, you're better off going through a drive-thru in terms of quality. I don't even bother to dine-in anymore because it always takes over 45 minutes to get a table during non-peak times. For carryout today, the hostess had to cash out 7 other guests before I could take my pre-paid for food. Actually, I have a great idea for this place. They should just cook all the food the night before and freeze it. The quality of the food wouldn't even change, and at least this way people could get in and out faster. read more