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    First Watch

    3.9 (158 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Million Dollar Potatoes
    Kimberly N.

    This place never disappoints. Excellent service, short wait time as a walk in. The food is always delicious. I had the tres leches strawberry French toast with bacon and potatoes ala carte and it was all delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Casual atmosphere that feels like a local country farmhouse restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Ethan F.

    Came here for brunch after a morning hike at Cuyahoga National Park. Waiters were extremely welcoming as we came in, and were great throughout our meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was packed with lots of locals, who looked like they were having a good time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior was comfy and very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My girlfriend and I shared a steak and hash plate, and a lemon pancake dish. The steak and hash plate came with 2 eggs, mushrooms, and lots of potatoes. I wish that maybe it came with a slice of toast, because we weren't too full after. However, the lemon pancakes were very filling and tasty. Would recommend -- and come back for brunch in the future.

    Receipt of very simple order, baffled that the order can not be packed complete.
    Kevin M.

    Food was average today. Ordered Market hash with eggs over easy. What I got was an egg from an egg McMuffin (see photo). This is a breakfast place and they should be able to master the egg. Usually have a good experience. Order was checked by SM.

    Sanjot B.

    Classic spot for some delicious breakfast! A good place to visit if you're looking for some non-traditional and seasonal items!

    Market Skillet Hash
    Ashley C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, great prices, great atmosphere, great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The honey-caramel iced coffee thing was delicious! The Market Skillet Hash (in photo) was so good and filling. The flavors were perfect together. Would definitely recommend!

    Chocolate chip pancake
    Anna K.

    Always love a weekend breakfast here with the girls. Love their hash skillets and generous portion of avacado in the avocado toast. Their pancakes are ginormous!

    Dave P.

    Nice restaurant as is the case with all in this chain.: Clean, thoughtfully designed and good furniture. Through an error we were not greeted by a server for more than ten minutes. The hostess apologized and took our drink orders. I ordered a club sandwich and an iced coffee. The sandwich came with a cup of soup. The food was cold so it must have been sitting a while. Despite the temperature, the items did taste good. I especially liked the minestrone soup. The sandwich was just okay as the bread was dry. The iced coffee was very good. This experience is unique to this location as we have had good service and food at other First Watch locations. Hopefully just a bad day.

    Chickichanga
    Beth M.

    I wish I could give 3.5 stars to First Watch. Like many places in 2021 I think maybe they are short staffed. And I am thankful for the people who are showing up! Cute place. Tin wall a little austere but all in all farmish and cute. My breakfast - the chickichanga was good although it had a lot of burnt bits on the inside which was disappointing. The Vera Cruz sauce was really tasty! Our server was super sweet and attentive but didn't know what the different kinds of eggs in the menu were when we asked. Mine were whipped (more or less scrambled) and my friends were basted (similar to sunny side up). I would definitely try First Watch again. Comfy, casual, healthy options.

    Million dollar bacon
    Leslie H.

    Clean plates are always a good sign when you walk into any restaurant. First time customer and I will definitely return to try some other items on the menu. Chickenchanga dish was delicious I would recommend if you like a little spice to meal like I do. Bacon was cooked perfectly (million dollar style) lol. If your in the area I would definitely give this place a go. The atmosphere is friendly and pleasant.

    Madison K.

    If the flavor of this breakfast bowl lingered in my mouth forever I would be a happy girl ... This location lacks the sound dampening effect of cuyahoga falls, but over compensates with service ( Anastasia!) and attention to detail (cleanliness and immaculate presentation.) Also-- good value. The plates are huge and the menu items are satisfying. I have celiac disease and I was able to order with the relative safety that is all any of us can have in public. But I haven't gotten sick after a first watch breakfast yet. This is my new favorite location. I think there was something better here... maybe it just felt like everybody cared. Oh-- lol-- david liked his bacado omelette and coffee very much.

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    Great food, and even better staff. I appreciate everyone that works so hard for this company.

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    Great food options for vegetarians. The bacon is a home run. Friendly staff. Have been many times.

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    Delicious food here. But a little pricey. Decaf coffee is very good also. The "2 For You" options are nice.

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    It's just okay in my opinion. The food is okay but nothing special and prices are higher then other neighborhood restaurants.

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    Great place and environment totally recommend they are amazing and they do their very best to make you happy!

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    Atmosphere is good clean cheerful. Staff are good. Food are okay. Little bit expensive as lunch.

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    Great healthy food that doesn't leave you feeling heavy and sleepy when you're done eating. The staff wonderful and the place is clean.

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    4.2 mi

    The food was absolutely delicious and the portions made worth the price! The service was excellent…read morefrom the time we arrived until we left! The young lady who took our order explained the menu and where WE fell short, they made up for it. The location is cute and not large, so I understand why they have no dining room service on the weekends.

    Stopped in for brunch around 10:30 p.m. and found the place a bit busy, but well-maintained and…read morewelcoming, with family members running the front of house. The atmosphere felt genuine and community-driven. The food was the highlight-easily one of the most creative, thoughtful, and flavorful breakfast experiences I've had in the area in a long time. The originality of the dishes really stood out. The grits, in particular, were excellent-something that's surprisingly easy to get wrong, but they executed perfectly. One of the most impressive aspects was the takeout quality. I ordered a meal to go and didn't eat it until 15-20 minutes later, yet it still held up incredibly well-no reheating needed. That level of consistency is hard to achieve. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot to friends and colleagues. If you're unsure what to order, their Instagram page is worth checking out for inspiration

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    PRODUCT Catfish and Grits Entree - Shredded Cheddar Cheese -Add 8 Shrimp -Add 2 Scrambled Eggs w/cheese to
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    Scratch

    Scratch

    4.5
    (402 reviews)
    7.7 mi
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    I've been to Scratch in Independence a handful of times, but this is my first time finally writing…read morea review and it's well deserved because this place never disappoints. I met a friend for breakfast this morning, and everything from start to finish was spot on. I ordered the Sweet Jalapeño Sandwich: an English muffin piled with jam, bacon, an egg cooked over medium, and cheddar, served with home fries. It was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and just a little kick. My friend stuck with her usual: the Banana & Bourbon Caramel Bread Pudding French Toast, topped with fresh bananas and their homemade bourbon caramel sauce, plus a side of pork belly. It looked incredible and, according to her, tasted just as good as it always does. We arrived just a few minutes after they opened at 8:00 and were seated right away. The service was friendly, attentive, and very prompt without feeling rushed. Scratch has such a great casual, local diner feel, but with a menu that's anything but ordinary. The portions are generous, the flavors are unique, and the quality is consistently excellent. Definitely a go-to spot for breakfast or brunch...you really can't go wrong here.

    This is the second time I've visited Scratch. The first was roughly 12-18 months ago. Both visits…read morewere awesome. The restaurant has a pleasant, bright, family diner ambiance. White walls, glass windows in front, a few things hung on the walls. Not fancy, but pleasant. Very clean. The food is phenomenal. I've been dreaming about their biscuits and gravy since my last visit. Still perfect. The home fry-style potatoes are what a lot of places try to serve but fail at miserably. They are crispy AND fluffy! Yum! My scrambled eggs were not at all greasy or oily. My iced tea was delicious and refreshing. My lovely wife had the chorizo hash, which I tried. Oh, my. So good. And the chipotle crema on top was just perfect. They have excellent diner coffee here as well. My service experience was immaculate the first time and just OK today. He was fine initially, but I feel like he kind of forgot about us after he checked on our food. We were stuck way in the back. Maybe he was on a break, which is fine. I spent time as a waiter in two different restaurants, so I'm sympathetic, but I did not get a drink refill, and I wanted one pretty badly. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots, and it feels like a hidden gem.

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    The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery

    The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery

    4.5
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    12.5 mi
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    The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery is an award-winning brunch spot located close to Akron, Ohio that made…read morenational news when it was named the #6 Top Brunch Spot in the USA by Yelp in 2023. It has been on my list for ages but it isn't close to my house and the wait is always long! But in March 2026, my bf and I braved the wait so I can finally check this place out! Overall, it is clear why Blue Door is always packed - the food, while overpriced, is delicious and made by a team of talented chef and bakers! I'll say this was a 4.5 star experience. We were quoted a wait for about 45 minutes but we were seated after 30. The case of baked goods were enticing me the entire time but I resisted! Our waiter, Steven, was funny, helpful, and had a great personality. The place, obviously, was packed, with little room in between tables. We saw quite a few patrons order the incredibly indulgent horchata French toast ($24) and I don't think I witnessed anyone finish it! To start, I got a coffee from local coffee roasters, Angel Falls, for $3.50 and my boyfriend treated himself to a fancy hot chai $6.50. It was pretty good local coffee! I wanted to try their famous croissants so I ordered the croque madame croissant sandwich with breakfast potatoes ($21). The croque madame was incredible! The breakfast potatoes could have benefited from an interesting seasoning. My boyfriend wanted everything on the menu but decided on getting the "special menu" loaded baked potato breakfast burger with salt+vinegar brined house chips (aka fries) for $24. The potato inside was a large potato latke. This heavenly creation kept him full for hours. In the end, our bill was pretty pricey for a brunch but we enjoyed every bite. I'm not sure if I will be able to come here again since we got lucky with our wait, but they keep changing their menu and something might entice me so much, I'll endure any wait!

    I was really back and forth on whether to give this place four or five stars. Some of the food was…read moregreat. The chicken and sauce part of the chicken and waffles were amazing the corn beef hash dish was great. The waffles lacked real flavor and tasted odd. The coffee was great. Service was awesome but slow (took us 40 minutes to get our food). The restaurant is really cute looking and the pastry's look amazing but we only had the croissant which was great. The food was pretty expensive. We spent 70 bucks as a party of two. They definitely had large portions which is nice for the price however after moving here from Columbus, we've just had better for less for brunch/breakfast so that's why I needed to knock off a star. Still a good place but now where that we'd go to regularly because of the wait times and the price not making it feasible.

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