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    First Watch

    3.8 (92 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Ivan S.

    Typical First Watch, in a good way! We occasionally visit our First Watch in the triangle area but were visiting friends and wanted something quick and familiar. This first watch met our expectations, it's the same menu, same quality food, and service was nice. Not much to add, it's a good breakfast/brunch place!

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    Dan M.

    It's clean and spacious and pretty friendly with decent value, but a few problems. 1. That is not two eggs. That's 1.5 eggs tops. 2. I didn't know it would be funky toast. My own fault here though and should have asked if they had non-funky toast. 3. There was a nine-inch hair that I pulled out from the toast in front of the waitress. 4. They weren't going to do anything about the nine-inch hair until I mentioned it. 5. They gave me 20% off for the nine-inch hair. I didn't say anything but since it wasn't comped, they lost a customer and now everyone reading this knows about my nine-inch hair experience (wouldn't have mentioned it if comped meal). On the positive side, good donuts, fruit, and OJ. Clean place (on the surface) but can't recommend due to my experience.

    Giving a one star purely for the hostess with a tattoo on her arm was rude AF. The people before us she told 10-15 min wait. Then tells me and my family it's a 30 minute wait. I got a text 5 minutes later telling me to head to the hostess station which we did. She looks at us and then I get a text saying our table will be held for only 2 minutes and she processed to sit a couple who was behind us when we originally checked in. The hostess clearly has an issue with African Americans.

    Crab avocado toast with pickled red onions, eggs over easy
    Minnie N.

    We were there on a weekday, around 10am and were seated right away. Dining room wasn't too crowded. Service was outstanding. Noise level was moderate. We could still talk without shouting or straining to header. Our server was attentive and friendly but not obtrusive. She checked on us but didn't interrupt our conversation unnecessarily. Husband ordered eggs benedict with mixed greens salad. He loves eggs benedict but rarely orders it out because most restaurants are really stingy with the hollandaise sauce. There never seems to be enough and he always - ALWAYS - has to order extra on the side. Except this time, his eggs benedict had more than enough hollandaise, perfect for him. He was happy. Salad was also great, dressed perfectly, looked and tasted fresh. I ordered the crab avocado toast with over easy eggs. Eggs were perfect - cooked whites, medium runny yolks. Mashed avocado was both chunky and creamy. Lightly seasoned to let the avocado flavor shine. Some places make them too puréed which is a texture I don't like. The toast was thick, warm, lightly toasted. The whole thing was topped with crab flakes - the real stuff - and pickled red onions. First time I've ordered this here and loved it. I've been to the First Watch in Huntersville but this was a much better experience with the delicious food, exemplary service, and pleasant ambiance.

    My server forgot about me.  Grits were stiff and barely warm. Egg portion was small. Potatoes were salty but the coffee was PERFECT!
    Cheryl M.

    I'm constantly updating my review. The food is good. The service is consistent. There are a few kinks they could work out but overall, I'm pleased to make this a favorite breakfast spot. The staff is always friendly.

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    Disappointed. Eggs Benedict were hard yolks. Eggs over easy were like rubber won't be back. Also over priced.

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    Went in today and was seated outside. 20 minutes later we left. I guess it's a good thing to be that busy. Will never go back.

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    4 years ago

    Second time coming here, great Service and Belgian waffle. Roger was our waiter today.

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    4 years ago

    Food taste like nothing. Service was great but never going back. Super busy but awful food. Better to get an egg mc mufin

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    Best brunch food and experience! Christy our server was amazing and incredibly thoughtful of the gluten allergy.

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