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    3.9 (424 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    2 by 2 Deal with Ham and Gruyere sandwich and I forgot name of salad.
    Valerie M.

    Really liked the juice, Morning Meditation with Immunity Boost. Coffee and Mimosa is a good start too. The menu offers your basic breakfast options and some less than usual. The best, iyam, are the Avocado Toast because they put a good amount of smashed avocado on top of the toast and it's served with two eggs cooked to your liking. I also like the Trifecta with the waffle, two eggs, choice of meat, waffle. Assorted goodness. They also have delicious Salads and really tasty Sandwiches. Service varies, but typically we have had good to exceptional service. Sadly our more recent visit was not up to par. The young lady taking care of our table seemed distracted. Items ordered lagged, when it did arrive it was not cooked as specifically requested. Item was sent back and replacement came less desirable than the one delivered previously. When it came time to drop the check she asked me and my friend if we had coffee. By the process of elimination AND by glancing at the table she could've easily seen three coffee cups, placed in front of those that did order and were drinking coffee. Again, service is generally good and attentive. It was just unfortunate we we seated in this servers station. Oh, and the parking lot here can be chaotic. Pack your patience.

    Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash
    Candii B.

    This is hands down my favorite First Watch location in Mesa! I always look forward to trying the seasonal menu items here because there's always something new that's both eye-catching and mouthwatering. The restaurant itself is always clean and lively, and I didn't have to wait at all to be seated during my visit. Our server, Stephany, was super friendly and attentive. My boyfriend and I both went for the seasonal options: * Maple Bacon Croissant Sandwich (Million Dollar Bacon, sausage patty, cage-free eggs, pickled jalapeños, aged Cheddar, and bacon apricot jam on a buttery croissant round with seasoned potatoes). * Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash (chipotle-glazed chicken, bacon, peppers, onions, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, potato hash, eggs, Cotija, pickled red onions, avocado, lime crema, and scallions). Both dishes were absolutely delicious! The apricot jam on the croissant sandwich paired perfectly with the spicy jalapeño, and the chipotle hash had the ideal balance of savory and sweet. First Watch is always a great choice!

    Morning meditation
    Chris S.

    Always a go to spot. Lots of seats but sometimes a short wait, go on the website to get in line early. Great service and really well made food with fresh ingredients. Seasonal menus every quarter makes for a new experience. Love their fresh juices and many healthy options (not just substitute egg whites). My dad and I have a tradition going here after Pats Run.

    The Yelp for the Dobson location states dogs allowed (likely on patio).

    DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED, EVEN ON PATIO. Absolutely disappointed by this location. Their Yelp shows that dogs are allowed, and past reviews on Google reviews even discuss customers bringing their dogs to this location. We were turned away before even making it to the door by a hostess with the manager right behind her for backup. We were told only service dogs are allowed, even on the patio. Please update your Yelp information to state this as it is very misleading and very inconvenient to drive all the way out here to be turned away on miscommunication.

    Omelette
    Yu W.

    My first time in Mesa location! I've been to the Tempe ASU first watch for many times. Both locations have good food and nice vibe. Sometimes Tempe location was slow with the food serving tho but I still like to go. It's been a long time since I have been to first watch. When I opened their menu, I was surprised by their price--after the egg price went up and all the other places raised their prices, first watch still kept their very reasonably priced menu. I believe it was around 12-13 for this huge plate of omelette. And the food is as good as before. The omelette is fluffy and filled with bacon and avocado. The bread is buttered in the kitchen. I tried my very best but I still couldn't finish the whole plate. I will always recommend a casual brunch with friends at first watch! And now, I would even recommend the mesa location a little bit more. You can even go to the Costco nearby after finishing brunch

    Skillet
    Gabby M.

    Delicious!! Another fav brunch spot! Everything is always fresh &' good!! Everyone is always friendly definitely recommend

    Taylor W.

    Stopped in for a quick Easter breakfast. We were greeted & seated promptly. Our server was friendly and efficient. I went for the healthy turkey omelette, and my husband ordered the trifecta. Everything came out cooked to perfection. A go-to spot if you're looking for a consistent, quick but delicious brunch.

    Skillet - Parma
    Jori S.

    This is a fun breakfast spot that I definitely recommend! The service was attentive and kind, which made us feel really welcomed. It wasn't too busy, even for a Thursday morning, so we never felt rushed. I ordered the Parma skillet and it was really good--flavorful, hearty, and perfectly crispy and soft. While I didn't try any drinks or juices this time, they looked super fun and creative. I definitely recommend!

    Liszette G.

    The service was fast, we were seated right away for a party of 2, and the waffle had the perfect crunch. The meal was a little basic, but the bacon and good drink made up for it.

    Birthday Breakfast with mom
    Michael F.

    I took my mom out for a birthday brunch after her doctor's appointment, and we decided to try First Watch. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, service was good and it was perfect for our special occasion. My mom sampled the breakfast special from their holiday menu; the Steak & Eggs, which she said were cooked to perfection, while I opted for the Chicken & Gruyere Omelette, It was originally Ham, but I don't eat pork! Potatoes were okay, but the toasts didn't come with butter. A little bummed about that, but oh well. We also had the coffee with hazelnut - a delightful touch! Overall, it was a lovely experience, not perfect, but I still recommend it for a casual yet delicious brunch.

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    Kitty Pause Kitty Cafe

    Kitty Pause Kitty Cafe

    4.4
    (34 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    I needed a "feline fix " and I had a great time on my first visit, so much so I am volunteering…read morewith Saving One Life, who cares for the cats living at the cafe. The cafe itself is nice, the snacks and merch they sell are very reasonably priced and it's just a cool idea and chill environment. I will definitely support the cafe as a business by visiting along side signing up to volunteer to do chores that tend to be done to care for the cats.

    The woman who owns this place does not know how to communicate. It's also not a cafe... it's just…read morea room full of underfed cats advertising 'events'. MY good friend adopted 2 cats from here. It was a total hassle, horrible communication. And when we went to visit them before the adoption we were accosted by children at some sort of birthday party. The cats were STRESSED. WE WERE STRESSED. They scheduled our meeting with a birthday party for some young kids who were just flicking cat toys in our face and all the cats faces and running around so we couldn't interact like we would have hoped too. When we went to pick the boys up finally( 2 brothers who we were told wereNOT bonded but absolutely were.. thank goodness we took both)(..There was some sort of 'date' event going on and I had people swarming me constantly while I was trying to connect and CATCH the kitties we were taking home. It was a disaster. The price to adopt both was a Little outrageous as well considering you could tell they were fighting for food.... I appreciate what this woman is doing and please please adopt and don't shop, but be ready to spend some money and be frustrated trying to adopt.... Or even get a coffee from this cat 'CAFE'

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    Maple House

    Maple House

    4.4
    (296 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Attended by Maddie! Exquisite flavor profile for wine tastings. Brought us to choosing the…read moreTempranillo and it was smooth and tasty. Would recommend to anybody.

    Such an adorable coffee shop!! They have some indoor seating and a ton of outdoor seating that is…read moreideal for the cooler months. To accommodate for the warmer months, they have lots of shade over the outdoor seating and some fans to help try to keep it as cool as possible. I ordered the brown sugar coconut latte and it was sooooooo good. I would say it was my ideal cup of coffee! Service was not terrible, but wasn't notable. Be sure to stick around inside to get your coffee. They only bring your order to you if it's a pastry (at least that's what it seemed). It was pretty busy inside when my friend and I went, so we chose some chairs outside. They gave her a number for her pastry and brought it out, but we had to go up to the counter to find our drinks after waiting several minutes and wondering. That all would have been great info to know when ordering initially. Definitely will be returning! Side note: If you're familiar with downtown Chandler, this won't come as a surprise, but since I'm not a Chandler-regular, I was a little surprised at the lack of parking aside from parallel parking just in front of the actual coffee shop. Ended up parking in a free parking garage, but it was a little bit of a walk to the coffee shop from the parking garage.

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    Honey Lavender Latte & Cinnamon Roll
    Honey Lavender Latte & Cinnamon Roll
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    Back patio
    Brown Sugar Coconut Latte with Oat Milk

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    Caffenio

    Caffenio

    3.6
    (50 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    After hearing so much about Caffenio and reading positive reviews, we finally decided to give it a…read moretry--and I'm so glad we did. My mocha was hands down one of the best I've had. It had the perfect balance of sweetness without overpowering the coffee. You can tell they use high-quality beans because the flavor was incredibly smooth. We also tried a latte, and it was equally delicious. Ordering is done through a kiosk, which isn't usually my favorite, but Caffenio makes it easy. There are so many customization options, and the process is very user-friendly. I was also happy to see they offer multiple milk choices, including dairy-free options. The barista was warm, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Another bonus is the large patio with misters, which made sitting outside comfortable even on a warm Arizona morning. Overall, this was a fantastic first visit, and Caffenio has definitely earned a spot in our regular coffee rotation. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

    We will we will Rockaccino you!…read more If Caffeino were around during the height of Queen's popularity, they might be inspired to sing that ode to this Mexico based coffee chain. There are two drive thru kiosks here and ordering is all through a screen. There are so many different drinks and foods on the menu that if you are a newbie to this place it might be a bit overwhelming. On my most recent visit I had a caramel rockaccino with cinnamon and oat milk. It didn't take too long for it to be made and it had a well balanced sweetness and creaminess. I'd definitely get it again. I appreciate that you can bring in your own cup for them to use for your drink and it appears that you might get a little discount for using your cup too! I'll have to remember to bring in mine next time I want a coffee from here.

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    Chorizo Crisp
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    Medium chai latte
    Peixoto Coffee Roasters

    Peixoto Coffee Roasters

    4.6
    (970 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    We went there because of the coffee bean but end up loved the whole shop. They have bakery from…read moreChaconne patisserie, but I believe they are rotating with different bakery shop in the valley. We got morning bun and banana bread and they were so good, not too sweet, the morning bun was so flaky and good amount of cinnamon, my husband didn't like banana at all but he turned out really liked the banana bread. I tried their pistachio cold foam latte with half sweet, and it was so good, the cold foam was light and airy, the syrup didn't overpower the taste of coffee. I usually don't drink sweet coffee, just like original hot latte, but I love pistachio so had to tried this, and it was really good. My husband got the hot latte and it was even better. The staff was nice, there was packed in weekend so kinda busy.

    Perfect Perfect Perfect…read more The vibe of the place is amazing, very spacious, and lots of seating. The specialty menu is so unique and very easy to understand. They have for here cups which is something I've noticed not a lot of coffee shops around the area carry anymore so that was awesome. The Moroccan latte was a HIT. Everyone was obsessed with this one, we also added pistachio cold foam on top. For the Moroccan we asked for it to be half sweet and it was still pretty sweet so be aware that this one is for the sweet tooth. The pistachio latte was delicious as well. The lemon poppy seed matcha was really good as a matcha, meaning the matcha was delcious and easy to ddrink. Not a lot of lemon flavor in it tho but the quality was good so no complaints. Their pastry selection is lacking however, this might be because we came a little later in the day but there was not a lot of options. The lemon scone was delicous but the raspberry key lime cupcake was far too sweet. However, this was an awesome shop and I would highly recommend it.

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    Twilight Nitro (left), Kettle Corn Latte (right)
    Twilight Nitro (left), Kettle Corn Latte (right)
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    Strawberry champagne latte
    Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery

    Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery

    4.4
    (171 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    I love this coffee shop! It's such a nice vibe, the staff is always super cool and friendly. And…read morethe coffee is fantastic:) I've tried a lot of different drinks from them and they have all been great. Stopped in there this morning before work and the two ladies working were so sweet and made my drinks perfectly. Thanks guys!

    I started going to this coffee shop on weekends because I like supporting locally owned small…read morebusinesses. The staff has always been friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and the coffee is smooth and enjoyable. My biggest concern is the pricing. Only the regular-size drink prices are displayed, so ordering a larger size can come as an unpleasant surprise. Paying over $8.50 for a 20 oz pour-over coffee feels excessive. Another issue is the limited restroom capacity. There is only one bathroom, and wait times can sometimes be quite long, especially during busy periods. The shop also struggles during the summer months. The air conditioning doesn't seem capable of keeping the space comfortable, and it can become uncomfortably hot inside. I appreciate supporting local businesses and enjoy the coffee and customer service, but the high prices, lack of transparent sizing costs, restroom limitations, and uncomfortable indoor temperatures make it difficult to justify visiting as often as I'd like.

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    The beach house coffee with espresso shot sidecar. Cream cheese and fruit pastry.
    The beach house coffee with espresso shot sidecar. Cream cheese and fruit pastry.
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    Seating area
    Chai tea latte & cinnamon roll.

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    The Bookish Shop

    The Bookish Shop

    4.5
    (122 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Absolutely obsessed with this bookstore café. It has everything I'm looking for in a study spot!…read moreThere's plenty of space to study both inside and outdoors on the patio, which makes it super easy to settle in for a productive session (or stay way longer than planned). The second you walk in, you're surrounded by a romance book-lover's dream. The ambiance feels like stepping into a cozy Hogwarts library. It's warm, magical, and the perfect place to get lost in a book. There is also a vintage-style Photo Booth that will print out two photo strips for $5! I also love the story behind this place starting online and growing into a physical bookstore that now carries such a fun variety of books, plus the cutest hip and trendy merch (hats, book pins, shirts, and more). The coffee is good, and their menu is surprisingly extensive. I ordered the cookie butter latte and was genuinely impressed by both the size and the taste. On top of all that, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Whether you're looking to study, find community, or just yap with fellow book lovers, this is such a fun and inviting space!

    I've been here a couple times but never got the drinks. I think the setting is amazing. So fun to…read morecome with friends or on your own and sit at the bar area or inside/outside. Lots of seating. I ordered a chai and they use a spiced mix. It's good not the normal Maya chai you see at most coffee shops. They also have energy drinks so I'd say this is a typical "quick" coffee shop style where you shouldn't expect in house flavors being made or anything and very sweet drinks (which I love). I got an almond croissant which was delicious. They get their pastries from the Gadsby Bakery I believe. They're so good. The service was so friendly and we got our drinks so quick!

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    Almond croissant with energy drink
    Back of the shop
    Back of the shop
    Lots of romance books

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    Lots of romance books
    SoZo Coffeehouse

    SoZo Coffeehouse

    4.3
    (347 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I went for a weekday, post-dinner coffee meetup with friends, and the place definitely has a cozy…read morevibe a great hangout spot. They're open until 10 PM, which is a big plus. The crowd was a mix of students, groups of friends, and a few serious laptop-working folks. It seems like they have live bands over the weekends, which sounds fun. The whole setup gave strong Friends series vibes comfy couches, tables, and that relaxed café energy. They offer a good variety of coffee and tea options. I tried their special vanilla matcha, and unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it at all. It was overly sweet, and the matcha flavor was barely noticeable. I've definitely had much better matchas elsewhere. Maybe this place is better known for their coffee. Overall, it's a nice hangout spot, but I don't see myself going back.

    Sozo Coffeehouse has been locking down the SW corner of Alma School and Warner for many years…read more While I don't drink coffee, my wife does and we stopped in for a drink and some live music Friday night. This coffeehouse is amazing- spacious, well-lit, lots of tables and chairs, fun decor, live music stage with great speakers and more. We were able to rearrange the chairs and get close to the stage for some live jazz! Nothing better than a hot drink in hand (mine was a chai tea with oat milk- delicious!) listening to great live music. They also have some shelves with board games and cards so you can play leisurely games. They have nice tables to be used as workstations for individuals or a larger party. The workers and servers were all very pleasant and the owner was there and got to mention what a great time I had. Do yourself a favor and check out Sozo!

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    Exterior at dusk
    Exterior at dusk
    SoZo Coffeehouse
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