Hold the phone - I think that we could have the best hollandaise sauce in the Boise area now. The Classic Benedict is pretty amazing as a blend of flavors. The eggs were actually poached perfectly. Seriously, my mouth is watering just reflecting on the food. The toasted single ciabatta is something that I liked versus a couple English muffins. The smoked ham a tad salty but paired with the hollandaise very well. Ripe tomatoes. The greens for a side was my choice versus potatoes. I'll have to try the potatoes next time because this day was going to be hot and smokey, so I needed to keep it light. I drink coffee black, and the coffee was really good. On the service, as some have complained about, I can't really speak to that. I went in before work, so I was there at 7. By the time I left at 7:45, two more tables came in and one had already left. 9 or 10am on a Sunday is probably different. So the service was good for me. The decor was an updated nautical theme that I seen before. A few decades ago, I went to a First Watch in a land far away. When it was brought to the Boise area, I thought it would be interesting to have that seasonal approach option compared to fixed menu Cisco approach. And if you're good with a standard pancake, maple flavored syrup, a couple slices of bacon, and two plain scrambled eggs - do that. If you like something interesting, First Watch. read more

First Watch - Traditional Benedict with greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

So I decided to give this place a second chance and once again it was another let down. Food was mediocre at best. With some of it just not good at all. The million dollar bacon as they call it is nothing to brag about either. So let's get into it a bit more. My meal was Avocado Toast that was decent but not great. When ordering Avocado toast I don't expect my avocado to be mashed and put on with a scoop of it, most places I get it have it sliced and looking presentable and the poached eggs on top as part of the presentation as well not slopped in a cup on the side. It would have also been nice if they had everything bagel seasoning for the dish as well and could offer to customers. The fall breakfast sandwich my friend ordered was awful and way over flavored with the maple. We ended up getting that replaced it was that bad. I would also like to add that the potato's are not that great either. Tasted like they were undercooked and had a crunch to the cent of them not a crispy exterior. When it came to the service it was good and she was really nice and accommodating to the over the top friend that was there enjoying brunch with me. She handled him like a pro. The manager was really nice and wanted to please us because of the food that wasn't great. The restaurant has a nice feel and the service team does its best to create an environment and ambiance that is enjoyable for the customers. read more

Ava was the most outstanding server we could have had. She gave my grandson a "mystery drink " (cranberry/apple juice) and even had the kitchen turn his French toast into sticks. Per my grandson "she was very nice!" Servers provide a service and rely on tips. Next time you go to First Watch, you should hope to have Ava. She was wonderful read more

First Watch is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots! The food is always fresh, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Their fresh juices are delicious and a great way to start the day. A must-try is the Million Dollar Bacon--it has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a little kick of spice. It's absolutely worth the hype! I also really enjoyed the chilaquiles, which were flavorful, satisfying, and cooked just right. The atmosphere is bright, clean, and welcoming, making it a great place to meet friends, enjoy a family breakfast, or have a relaxing brunch. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back for the Million Dollar Bacon and chilaquiles! read more

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We dropped in for a local breakfast fix based on the hype. While the interior is fresh and modern, the exterior has that "copy-paste" shopping center aesthetic that's hard to love. The food was a bit of a mixed bag: Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash: Heavy on the spuds, light on the steak and chimichurry. Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast: I would've settled for Dos Leches, but this was just standard strawberry French toast--no soak in sight. Both dishes had the potential to be icons but landed in the "just okay" zone. That said, everything tasted fresh, which earns them a generous round-up to four stars. read more

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Salad lettuce was old and gross. They must have inexperienced people who prepare dishes and management just doesn't care. Server agreed

Amazing BLT Benedict Meticulous Service Food delivered to tables quickly with quiet efficiency read more

First Watch - BLT BENEDICT with Buttered Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

Yes it is a chain. The food here was good just like our experience at other locations. The service was excellent. Alexa was excellent. Wonderful customer service. Would be a regular if we lived in the area. Clean restaurant. Clean restrooms. Lots of parking even with construction going on in the area. read more

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This needs to be your breakfast spot. The place is super clean. Waitstaff super friendly. The food was delicious. read more

There's only a few breakfast places in the valley that are outstanding and I was hoping this one would be included, but unfortunately it fell short. When trying a new breakfast places I always order the pancakes. I love pancakes, but not all pancakes are created equal. Some are better than others and this one was on the low end. I ordered the pancake combo with eggs and bacon. My egg (scrambled) was done okay. I like a softer cooked egg and this was slightly overcooked for my liking but much better than other places. My bacon was a bit cold and the pancake, well that was the biggest disappointment. It was dry and overcooked. On the pro: the service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was nice. Oh and I tired some of my husband's potatoes; they were very good! So, we might give this place another chance. read more

First Watch - Pancake combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

Pretty sure I got food poisoning from this location following my experience yesterday. I will not be returning here.

Overall a hot mess. When we arrived we put our name in with the hostess and were told we'll receive a text within 15-20 minutes. No message. Went inside to check where we were at and apparently they were waiting for us. The inside is styled nicely and clean. After being at the table for about 5 minutes, I got the text that I never received. When our waitress arrived, she immediately asked if we needed more time with the menu or if we were ready. We ordered and waited. And waited. And waited. We saw our food come out and get delivered to the wrong table. The people commented on how it wasn't their food but the waitress told them to keep it. More time went by. We waited about 45 minutes to receive our food. We finally received one of our dishes and had to wait another 5-10 minutes for the second. Food was good but service was utterly painful. The manager came by and apologized for the service and offered a coupon to return. The gesture was nice but wow I'm not sure if I want to risk giving up another 2 hours for a meal. read more

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We went here for the first time today and were seated on the patio. There were 4 of us total. Wait staff were friendly and prompt, at first, however, my mom ordered decaf coffee and it came out lukewarm. She did ask for a fresh cup, and it was hot. The waitress poured the rest of our coffees and spilled on the table, as she poured each cup. No biggie, I wiped it up with my napkin, as she didn't bother to offer to clean up any of it. The breakfast itself was delicious, except, my husband and I ordered pancakes and they brought 3 of our orders at once, with no syrup. My mom did not receive her order for another 15 minutes, and we finally got our syrup. So, the rest of us were mostly done with breakfast by the time she got hers! Not sure we'll be back. Imagine if we had a bigger group! read more

Came to First Watch for brunch today. I did wait a couple weeks after opening to come. I know it's the new joint in town so everyone wants to try it out also. I was hoping that it would be moderately busy so that it wasn't a crazy wait. Walking in, I was instantly greeted by a hostess. It was "busy" but there were quite a few empty tables. The hostess said it'd be about a 5 minute wait. I hung out in the front. It's dope that they have a big pot of coffee with all sorts of sugars and creamers available. I chilled for a minute before another hostess got me sat. Devin, our server, took care of us today. I was still sipping on my coffee when he asked if I wanted something else to drink. I did notice a mint mocha on their website but decided to wait for my friend so we can get them together. After my other half arrived, we got our drinks and food ordered. The mint mocha looked delicious while Devin was putting on the table. It was garnished with a bright green mint leaf. The mocha was topped off with some cold foam and chocolate chips. I like that you can taste the mint in the drink. The mint wasn't overwhelming like you're drinking a piece of mint gum. The coffee, chocolate and mint was all balanced. For brunch I got the traditional breakfast. You can't go wrong with the classics. My plate was hearty with potatoes, 2 chunky sausage links, eggs and a piece of toast. The toast was overly buttered and I appreciate that! My eggs were cooked over medium which was perfectly jammy to dip my toast in. I asked for my sausage to be over cooked and they were. They serve warm sryup in a cute little dispenser. Dipping the sausage in that warm syrup was so good! My potatoes were seasoned nicely but they still had a bite to them. To me, they tasted kinda raw still in the middle. The little pieces were cooked and tender but the bigger pieces needed a little more cooking time. I did grab a side of gravy for my potatoes. I like that the gravy had sausage in it but it wasn't overwhelming. And the gravy wasn't crazy thick. It was a great breakfast. I love how they turned this old Denny's into this bright, beautiful venue. I love the country home style decor and setting. The windows give the place a beautiful brightness to it. Devin did a great job handling our table today. The food was almost there for me. It would have been a home run but the potatoes missed that mark. Potatoes shouldn't be a big deal but being from Idaho, it kinda is! Happy i got to try it out! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying other items off their menu. read more

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Breakfast and lunch (hours roughly 7a to 2:30p daily) are on the menu at this Florida HQ'd chain restaurant (535 locations in 29 states) making its' debut in Idaho in Meridian in the building on Fairview that was once home to a Denny's.  My husband and I enjoyed breakfast here during their preview weekend, in advance of the official opening on May 5 (Monday).  I think it important to disclose that First Watch paid for our meal and although we are in general "we don't eat at chains" people, even had we been paying our own bill, we would gladly return.  All was just right, from healthy menu options, to "thanks for coming today" warm hospitality, to food quality and friendly table service.   Given this is a big chain, you're going to see a corporate-formula-food menu, although it does change seasonally, and the menu was intriguing for healthy options that fit how my husband and I prefer to eat.  Also, I am a fan of the way the company treats their employees and their business practices.   We left eager to return. VIBE, SEATING, ACCESSIBILITY: This has been remodeled from a former Denny's. They've done a good job of freshening up the interior. There are several options for accessible seating for people (like me) who arrive on wheels as well as for people who arrive on feet.  There are booths, tables, banquettes and I think I even spied some high height stool / chair seating. The couple who arrived to be seated at the table next to us had a toddler with them and a high chair was provided. MENU:  The menu is on an oversized, two sided sheet and includes but is not limited to egg dishes of all kinds, pancakes and waffles, grain bowls, sausages and bacon, biscuits and (turkey sausage) gravy, salads, soup, sandwiches...the list goes on...coffee from women growers in Columbia (it was very good) and fresh squeezed juice combinations.  Options aplenty for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. FOOD & $$: Coffee is served by the pot so we ordered one pot (well insulated and stayed hot through the meal to provide us with 2 cups each), one Morning Meditation juice blend (oj, beet, turmeric, ginger, agave), one side of Million Dollar Bacon (which interestingly is on the online menu - they are famous for it - but was missing from the paper menu - make sure to order it), a veggie burger main that came with fresh mixed salad greens (seriously, me for breakfast) and ricotta lemon pancakes served with lemon curd and fresh strawberries for my husband.  All was carefully prepared and perfectly delicious.  Had we been paying the bill, the breakfast would have been $49.65.  Worth every penny. SERVICE:  It cannot be overstated how friendly everyone was during this preview weekend.  Managers were on the floor greeting customers and keeping an eye on service and helping out as needed. They had people there from other FW locations with experience to help direct floor activity.  Our server was still in a process learning curve (she forgot to put in the order for our side until someone else stopped to check on us, and our mains had to be run to table by another server and mine was lukewarm as if waiting in the kitchen, and then we got a second side when we had ordered only one) but that's what "friends and family invited guest" days are for, to work those new-kids kinks out.  PARKING:  The lot for this former Denny's building is spacious.  It includes 4 spaces of accessible parking and they are ADA compliant.  LOO:  His and Hers and not uni-loo.  Hooray.   BUT in the ladies there are only 2 stalls and one is teeny tiny so, just sayin', with all these diners drinking coffee and specialty juice beverages this is a conundrum. MORE TO COME: Bound to be very popular as people discover it so it is good news to learn they are opening a second location in Boise off of Ten Mile in a couple of months. read more

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My wife and I had breakfast there on Sunday 11/16/25 we really like the vibe, the people are friendly and the service is great. Mt wife had tuscan frittata and loved it. She had the greens and said it they were a bit tart so next time she would order the potatoes. I had the standard eggs Benedict. The issue I had with this dish is they don't heat the ham and they put a cold tomato on it so needless to say you get a lukewarm dish, it had great flavor. I just like my food hot. It was our first time there so we will go back. I will try something different. read more

This was a super cute place. We went for lunch and did the 1/2 salad, 1/2 sandwich combos. Everything was delicious! Will definitely go back and try more things on the menu and go for the breakfast. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because of our server. I won't bother here with details. read more

We had heard about this restaurant from friends of ours from Oregon. We went there last Saturday and we loved the food. I had the two eggs with potatoes and sausage links. They were delicious. Everything was cooked just the way I asked it to be. Our waitress was absolutely outstanding. My wife had the skillet, with eggs and vegetables and it was cooked to perfection. The taste of the skillet was one of the best I had ever eaten. If you get a chance, this restaurant is definitely worth stopping at. Thank you for a delicious breakfast. read more

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July 25th 2026 Today we decided to try First Watch restaurant on Fairview in meridian ID. It was a horrible experience from the moment we walked through the door. it was busy which often is a good sign, boy were we wrong! The hostess didn't greet us even though she was standing right in front of us. We did have a lovely server, she was the best part of the experience. Our food took forever, my husband's food was cold, my eggs Benedict was not good! Probably the worst Benedict I've ever had! literally it was awful! We won't be going back!!! EVER! I don't blast bad experiences at restaurant, but this one was just so bad! I wouldn't rate it over a 3.0. read more

FIRST off, Love love the setting. Beautiful decor with warm vibes. The food was cooked delicious and they have fun seasonal menus. Service was kind, efficient and welcoming read more

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We visited First Watch this morning, and while the food was very good, the service was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had in a long time. We were seated on the patio at a table that still had food all over it. The hostess simply placed our menus on the dirty table as if it were ready for guests. Looking around, there were multiple tables covered with dirty dishes, and others hadn't been wiped down in what looked like quite some time--they had a visible layer of dusty grime on them. After ordering our drinks, we waited nearly 20 minutes without our waitress returning. Eventually, another server noticed we'd been sitting there unattended and kindly took our food order. After that, we were forgotten again. We finally flagged down the hostess to ask about our food. She said she couldn't check on it but would try to find our waitress. The overall impression was that no one seemed to know who was responsible for the patio or the guests seated there. The lack of organization, the dirty dining area, and the extremely slow service completely overshadowed what was otherwise a very good meal. First Watch serves excellent food, but this location needs to improve its cleanliness, organization, and customer service. Unfortunately, based on this experience, we would be hesitant to return. read more

Service was delightful. The food never disappoints here and the ambiance is always delightful, clean, and cozy. Highly recommend for your brunch / lunch. read more

Went to celebrate a birthday with a weekend brunch. Went on-line to get on the waiting list. Drove to the Fairview location and waited a little bit (Sunday around 11 a.m.). Once seated, we had great, fast service. Food was delicious as usual. read more

First Watch - Smoked salmon Benedict in the back and one carrot cake pancake with a side of chicken apple sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

I recently went to the First Watch on the corner of Fairview and Eagle Rd. The old Dennys restaurant. They've remodeled it nicely but it seems a little stark. It echoes and seems cold. Tile or laminate in the floor and chairs don't easily slide. I was originally seated at the bar, which is an island on the west end if the restaurant. The chairs were too high and I could not figure out how to get close enough that I wouldn't spill my food on myself or the floor. So I asked to move to a table. The food seemed to be high end. It was ok. Not super delicious nor terrible. It was ok. read more

Awesome food, love love it! 10/10. Love the vibe and service You can taste the quality of the ingredients read more

Got here at 10am on a Thursday and went onto the wait list. Sat on a bench and within 5 minutes one of the hostesses came and asked my girl friend and I if we wanted to sit at the bar top. No wait list. We said sure. The chair for the bar are super awkward to sit in. They do not move easily. We ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and BLT egg Benedict and potatoes. We split the meals between us and it cost less than $40 with two drinks. The pancakes were delicious and the Benedict was also delicious. The potatoes didn't need any extra seasoning. They also had some pieces that were extra crispy. We will definitely come back here to try out more food that is on their menu. They have so many different items that look really delicious. read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

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Ordered an omelet with no onions and I still got onions. After sending it back, I ordered French toast and there was an onion in it! I informed the waitress who didn't seem to care. I really wanted to like this place but we probably won't be back. The Griddle is much better with way better customer service. read more

Good food. Nice variety. Had the BLTE and Tomato Basil. Wife had the BEC with potatoes read more

Really great place and GF friendly. Fast, attentive service, even on a very busy Saturday. Chimichurri steak and eggs hash was deeeelicious.

Only a fool would hire them, I am getting ready for an elevator installation and they are not going to be considered. Save your money read more

First Watch - Never was the track removed, and it's still in. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

Delicious food. Enormous selection. Very attentive service. Definitely will be back! :) read more

The worst food and service the potato were hard all the server could say I will let them no order over easy eggs came hard took 10 minutes to have them re done never again read more

When I read on the menu that it was $2.50 for one piece of toast , that stopped me right there .

So good! Can't wait to go back. The breakfast tacos are so good. Love a good breakfast place :)

Normally our go-to weekend brunch spot, but I can see why the reviews aren't as high any more. I must have gotten used to getting delicious poached eggs here when I was a regular at their Florida locations. I ordered hard poached eggs on my last visit and got hard-boiled eggs that you could bounce on the floor. Today I ordered medium-poached and my whites were almost completely liquid, so I passed on them. Our server even noticed and promised she told the cooks to make them medium. And then she thanked us for coming in and said have a nice day. That's okay, we'll lower our EGG-spectations next time (you're welcome). As long as they don't figure out a way to mess up the pancakes we'll probably be back. read more

First Watch - Delicious pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me

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Wife and I walked in for breakfast. We were sat at a table and waited 20 minutes for service before we walked out. The real issue is that a server walked by three times. They made eye contact twice, only to walk past us to other nearby tables. Not sure what was going on, but not going there again. read more

I went to the Fairview one. No better than 10-mile. Cold hash browns, tiny jam, links were good.

Ordered biscuits and gravy. Got biscuits with turkey gravy, not sausage gravy, which, I did not really specify when I ordered. knew something was wrong. Ordered one egg over easy, received two. Ordered sausage patty and was told they were out, but I could have two sausage links instead. When the order came, a sausage patty was served instead of the two links. Nothing special about the food, quality or taste. More on the bland side if anything. Upon reviewing the bill, I couldn't tell if I got charged for what I ordered or what I received. Service will improve with time and experience. Interesting interior modification from old Denny's decor. Not bad. I will give it another try in a month or so. I'm glad to see somebody occupying the building. read more

I visited today with some friends and had the best Belgian waffle of my entire life! It was cooked perfectly, their berry compote is delicious, their butter is sweet and rich, and the maple syrup served hot was the cherry on top. However, I cannot believe how much I paid for one single waffle. For 13.00, I got a single waffle, no sides, nothing extra. The restaurant is cute and a great place to visit with friends. The service was a little slow, but I think they are still trying to find their groove. read more

My wife and I just returned from this new place called First Watch. When I tell anyone that I'm going to a place called first watch, they think about the fire department and I have to explain to them, It's actually a breakfast place. I went to this when it was Denny's a few times and I have to say it is an amazing transformation inside and out. It looks good. The service was really good, which I would expect for a brand new restaurant, because they want to make the best impression. I did notice some imperfections inside. This was probably because they rushed to get open and took a few shortcuts on things. There was a piece of wood on the wall near the window of the table we were sitting at that was badly cut. I saw on the menu that they had fresh-squeezed orange juice, so this was one of the first things I ordered. I was sad to find that it was not fresh-squeezed. It tasted acidic, which is common in bottled juices. I noticed in the kitchen that they display a lot of bottled juices, which also takes away from the healthy concept. For bottled juice, it was OK, but it's definitely not fresh-squeezed. I wanted something, so I ordered something called Chickichanga. It's similar to an omelette, but it also reminded me of a burrito, so I'm not quite sure what to make of it. The sauce on top tasted of lime or lemon. An odd dish, but if you want something unique, you should give it a try. For me, I'm not sure I'd order it again, but it definitely fit the bill of being different. With my meal came some, which the menu describes as seasoned potatoes. They had a good flavor, but I have to raise a red flag here that they're anywhere even close healthy. They tasted like they were probably fried in bacon fat or maybe tallow. Either one is very unhealthy. So my first visit to this place was good and positive and I will definitely give it another. Try one of these days soon. read more