Ronae was the best server I've ever had. She was kind, chill, patient with us and fast. I got the BEC which she recommended and it was amazing. Will definitely be back to hopefully see her!! read more

I understand it's Easter Sunday and places will be busy, we came to first watch today and was told the wait woukd be 15 minutes by the host. An hour later I finally asked how much longer before we get seated, he struggled to find our name, he finally said "oh you are high on the list" I then asked him why people are getting seated who arrived after us and he said "if you check in online, they get bumped upon the list" read more

First time trying First Watch! Will definitely be back. To eat, we had the blueberry cornbread, lemon ricotta pancakes, and the breakfast quesadilla. Everything was great! I appreciate the emphasis on ingredients that was highlighted on the menu. The portions here are large which is great for leftovers or sharing a meal. To drink, I enjoyed the berry tea. I'd definitely get this again. My only complaint about the tea is that it says refills on the menu but when I asked for one the server looked at me like I was crazy and I said "I guess I can do that for you." Such a weird thing to say. The service here was slightly lacking but it seemed as though they might be unstaffed or having an unexpected rush as we came to have brunch on a random Monday. read more

First Watch - Blueberry cornbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

Service was great! The ambiance is cute farmhouse meets industrial. Food was fantastic with large servings! read more

First Watch - Two egg breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

Summer was the best server! So incredibly kind and attentive. Made sure we were taken care of.

We rode the Spyder over to First Watch this morning! It was busy, but we were seated right away. The things they are doing with strip mall spaces is great! The decor was rustic and super clean. Staff was pleasant and attentive. They have ton of options that are different from a regular southern breakfast. Lots of new choices! The food was fresh and tasted great! read more

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This is the second time I have eaten here and both times, my food did not come out until my other party was half way through their meal, and part of the dish was cold. My husband ordered eggs Benedict, the ham was ice cold. My bacon and biscuit were cold. Eggs and potatoes were hot, but potatoes way over salted. Not sure why this kitchen cannot get food out consistently. I had to ask for my orange juice twice. Probably scratch this place off my list. Other much better breakfast places in L'Burg. read more

A second visit proved me wrong. Excellent service, great food, great atmosphere! I had blacklisted this place due to a bad experience a few years ago, but as of today I'm more than willing to go again. read more

As someone who grew up in Lynchburg with 0 brunch places, I'm so happy to see more popping up! I came here with my family on a Sunday morning. We joined the waitlist online so that when we got there, we could be seated right away. I got the Florentine Benedict (poached eggs on ciabatta with spinach, avocado, tomato, and hollandaise) which came with mixed greens dressed with lemon. It wasn't the best benedict I've ever had, but it was solid. I also got a Carrot Cake and Pecan Pancake for us all to split, which was super delicious. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great addition to the severely lacking brunch scene in Lynchburg! read more

First Watch - Eggs Florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

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Great breakfast spot. Nice menu. Little more cost than cracker barrel but menu is a step up.

Best pancake in town! Went there after I have recovered and they did not disappoint. It was my partner's first time going there and he loved how their OJ were freshly squeezed. The eggs tasted very healthy I guess it's because their eggs are caged free as they swear by. Will be back for sure! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

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I haven't been to a first watch in years. The first one I patroned was in VA beach. I was in town visiting family and came here on a Friday morning. We were sat promptly and service was good. My food was ok. I opted for the trifecta . I got pancakes which were crumbly and dry even with syrup butter and blueberry compote. The eggs were eggs. . The bacon and my iced coffee were the best part. The last time I'd gone I sat outside . My mom had never been. So when it came to check out neither of us knew we needed to walk to the front. We sat for another 10+ mins waiting for our waitress to come and take our payment. It wasn't until we saw another person walk up to the front with their receipt did we figure out we needed do the same to pay. We had alot to do that day so it was a waste of time and should definitely be mentioned. read more

First Watch - The Trifecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

This place has so many terrific ingredients for success but sadly the food is kind of mid. The decor, vibe, menu, staff are all on point. The menu looks terrific with lots of interesting choices, Our servers and host are doing a great job. The place is clean and always packed. I appreciate that you can get on a wait list online and they text you when your table is ready. The system works well. Unfortunately the food is meh. Today I got the Brussel sprout hash that is on special. It was VERY salty. The eggs were runny as were my husbands eggs. The yogurt granola dish was good but the portion was small. We have been here before and the food was between ok and good. read more

Sorry, but way yyyyyyyyyyy too pricey. I believe in atmosphere, but come on. The bacon is awful unless you buy the premium bacon. Done

So, my sister wanted to have lunch at First Watch yesterday. Walking in I saw their advertisement for a new entre, Shrimp and Grits. So , I was game since the dish also came with Andouille Sausage and toasted bread. Y'all what I got was not hitting for me. I got a burnt mess on top of the very nice grits. The shrimp was burnt, sausage burnt, tomatoes burnt, onions burnt. My first spoonful told me something was off. The picture on my plate did not match the picture of the beautiful ad at all. I didn't get toasted bread, I got buttered bread. To give some justice to the dish maybe another chef should make it. Other customers may like it but not this girl. Not to worry I'm on for another visit. I intend to work my way through the entire menu and more of that delicious coffee. read more

Ajah at First Watch was absolutely brilliant! she made my son feel like he was the only customer in the restaurant by showing him kindness and love! Little did she know, his birthday is tomorrow and she helped add to his birthday celebration! Thank you Ajah for your top notch service and best wishes to you! Also, the food was amazing and as always we enjoyed a healthy and fulfilling brunch! read more

Very nice restaurant. I hear it's quite busy but hit at the right time. Place looks modern and shiny. Waitstaff and hostess very friendly. Menu is mostly breakfast some lunch items and salad. I had the Parma skillet which used Italian sausage for the protein, good portion of cubed potatoes, mushrooms and onions. Had very tasty sauce. My read more

This was my first time visiting this restaurant, and it will not be my last. The food was very good. The service was top-notch. The atmosphere was very inviting. read more

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Not the first First Watch I've been to and will not be the last. Always a solid option when we're traveling through VA. I really like that they leave the coffee craft on the table accompanied by the International Delight creamers. read more

First Watch - Works Omelet and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

Absolutely amazing. This was our first time visiting a First Watch after a ton of recommendations - it exceeded expectations. The waitress was one of the nicest waitresses we've had anywhere. Service was fast even though it was very crowded. We both got the turkey sausage gravy with biscuits, eggs, and potatoes - 10/10, my boyfriend said it was the single best breakfast he has ever had. The breakfast mocktails were great too - we recommend the purple haze especially! The atmosphere was great - very open, bright, and clean! This is probably my single favorite breakfast place in Lynchburg. (Despite some other reviews complaining about the prices, you get a LOT of food that is super high quality, so I think the pricing is as it should be!) (Note: I have to have decaf coffee and the only thing I was saddened by was them not having decaf as part of their coffee menu! But it ended up being ok because the purple haze was amazing!) read more

First Watch - Tropical Sunrise and Purple Haze - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

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For starters, Meagan needs a day off and needs more support from co workers and management. She did great given the circumstances but it's criminal to put anyone alone behind the bar much less covering the patio too. The food really isn't great, less than subpar. Please fix the food and give Meagan a raise. As a service industry worker, I would've lost it being alone behind that bar with all the territory she had to cover. read more

My first stop to this place and it was very good. The food was amazing. Place was packed but they had plenty of staff on hand. Mom and I both got sausage biscuits and gravy, eggs, and potatoes. See photo. This was opened by 1st responders so you know it has has to be good. Try it if in lynchburg Va read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

The food was fantastic, and the service was great. Even though they were busy we were taken care of quickly.

Food was fantastic! We also had the pleasure of speaking with the general manager, Chris, who was a delight! He was very kind and helpful and even wished me a happy birthday, highly recommend! read more

The food is good and staffs are friendly service is speedy ambiance is semi modern price is reasonable so this is a rare gem.

Great choice of breakfast. Love the juices. Something for everyone. Good to call ahead and reserve. Great service!

Had the best breakfast ever! Baylee was the best server-best energy.The food was good too. Loved starting my day this way. She was very attentive and very had a great sense of humor. Good job First Watch!! read more

Had brunch at First Watch today with a friend I haven't seen in 3 years! Our waitress, Ashlynne, was so kind and listened to our dietary needs and restrictions (gluten, dairy, and peanut allergies!). She was so hospitable and checked on us very regularly to make sure everything was perfect. I have been wanting to try First Watch for a while now, as all of my friends back home in NJ looooove it! Let me just say- it is worth the hype! (and that is saying a lot because I have been missing the Diner-esque vibes from Jersey). I got the Parma Skillet Hash and it was amazing !!! The side of fruit was so fresh, as well! We were so engaged in our conversation and the food that we forgot to take a picture of our meals, but the presentation was A+. Highly recommend First Watch for a meal with family, friends, or even a date. Super cute space and great atmosphere! Will definitely be returning! Bonus tip: Get the mimosas!!! so yummy (best in town) read more

Cold people, slow service, slow food, pricey Moat breakfast are about $12.00 plus coffee If you have all day to wait for your food and service this would be your place. If you want servers that do not engage this is the place to go read more

The staff was delightful and the decor was beautiful. The wait was not as long as stated even though it was a full house. The wait for the food was about 30 mins as my waiter told me the kitchen was backed up. The roasted potatoes could have been cooked longer and cut up into smaller portions to help with crispness as they were a little soft. I loved that the syrup was warm for my entire meal. Hot chocolate was good but not as chocolaty as I'm used to from surrounding restaurants. Muffin of the day was amazing, perfectly made. The pancakes were great with the syrup, really soaked in the syrup. I really appreciated a picture of water being available on the tables. read more

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Really cute place - great location to meet. Loved the many menu options as well. I would say it would be like eating at an elevated diner. There were some things that were a miss in presentation & quality but a good solid place to have breakfast - and love the design of the space. read more

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Literally all the servers are so pleasant, the server we had, her name is Stinnett, was so sweet and we were chatting about piercings and tattoos, and I accidentally walked out in front of a different server and I apologized and I kid you not she said "get it girl!" I'm always blown away. Also the food is really really tasty, and the ingredients are very high quality, you get what you pay for! thank you guys for having such a welcoming environment! read more

A frequent visitor at First Watch, a regular. Today, we were seated, and waited 10 minutes without acknowledgement, greeting, or offer of water or coffee. After seating, no acknowledgement of our presence at all, while staff waited on others and seemed to be chatting with each other in whispered tones, all while ignoring our presence. I love their menu, but staff quality has recently left much to be desired. We eventually got up and left for another establishment up the street. For the sake of past performance I give two stars, but as a stand-alone, today would rate 0 stars. read more

Once again 0 stars if I could!!! This is the 3rd chance we've giving this location and once again they failed miserably. Not only is their food MID and overly price but portions?!?! SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! My Fiancé ordered door dash from them (told her not to) and to no surprise of mine everything was TRASH. 1 Sausage Link, 1 Egg, and 1 Dry cold pancake. Everything cold! everything Stale! Not sure how This restaurant is in business but it won't last long with these outcomes! SAVE YOUR MONEY! read more

First Watch - AWFUL - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lynchburg,, Virginia

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Great food and service. Sometimes food takes awhile to come out, but always worth the wait

The staff isn't friendly at all. The ambiance isn't bad but looks like a lot of other places. The food was decent but nothing to write home about. It was nice to have a gluten free option. The seat had milk on it and when I asked the waitress to clean it before I sat down she acted like it was a bother and took a really long time to get a rag to clean it. The coffee is pretty terrible. No matter how much sweetener and cream I used it was still bitter. It seems like a lot of places these days where the food is overpriced, the staff doesn't seem to want you there and I can make better food at home so next time I'll just keep driving to my own kitchen instead. read more

Service was great, food was delicious. Take advantage of the online waitlist! Kept our "In restaurant" wait time reasonable.

This is an awesome place to eat!!! Service is beyond excellent!!! Kelly our waitress was. Spot on!!!! She is EXCELLENT! Fantastic service and personality! The cooks are excellent!! Food so good! He helped this day to clean table too it was so busy but I had the chance to tell him how good his food was. Check out Jasey is such a good hostess! Excellent rating EVERYONE! read more

Visited from Miami tried to introduce my family to first watch but the heater was out on the first day then when I did get a chance to visit again they told me that they not taking any takeout orders smh read more

Sat for an hour waiting for the food to come. Watched 4 tables get served and leave completed before we got our order. By the time it arrived, food was Luke warm. Excuse was they were making To-go orders in between. Good food, but breakfast will turn into lunch..... read more