I've been to this First Watch so many times that I can't believe I'm just now leaving a review. But here it is: chefs kiss, every single time. It's so cozy in there and definitely gives off farmhouse brunch vibes!! The food is always fresh, hot, and delicious. The regular menu stays the same, which I love, but they always add a holiday or seasonal menu with extra food and drink options--best of both worlds. I've never had anything here that wasn't good. The service is consistently great too. It does get very busy, so I recommend joining the wait line before you go--once you arrive, just check in at the desk and they'll give you a good idea of the wait and how many parties are ahead of you. Pro tip: anything on the menu with "hash" in the name--get it. The Belgian waffle is fluffy, lightly sweet, and just a little crunchy, especially with the warm syrup and butter. The Million Dollar Bacon is easily in my top three menu items--don't skip it. This location is in a busy shopping complex, but there's always plenty of parking. I also love that you can scan your receipt and check yourself out if you want. I've only had breakfast here so far, but based on that alone, I highly recommend this place. Try it and tell me what you think. read more

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A little breakfast/lunch place that is packed to the gills - we had a large group so they split us into two which was fine, and they took a phone reservation since the group was so large. The million dollar bacon was excellent - drizzled with syrup and pepper. All the kids liked this. The current seasonal specialties- tres leches french toast - the toast was good, but the tres leches made me want syrup - a lot more syrup- as it made it drier even with the whipped cream and strawberries. The chimi steak was too dry (they didn't ask us how anyone wanted it done... so not the best), though the hash was plenty of potatoes and the egg was done right with the chimi churri sauce a nice touch across. Service was ok, but very busy so they didn't come around much. Coffee cup was already dirty, passed it back for another one. They have a coffee pot upfront for those waiting. Self-checkout QR code to pay online which was convenient (credit card or Google Pay). You can sign up online for the wait list for seating (up to 12ppl). read more

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I've been to first watch twice. The 1st was an ok experience but I wasn't wowed nor did I feel welcomed. I am one who gives 2nd chances and I went back. And the service was wayyyy better! The food was delicious and it was just a easy better experience overall! I had the Farmhouse skillet hash and it's was a great portion, great taste and it was recommended by my waitress. The restaurant is semi busy mid day i guess my fellow brunch lovers but no wait. They do close I believe at 3p but don't quote me. I definitely would go again especially when I'm feeling brunch. Enjoy!! read more

First Watch - Some late breakfast with my daughter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Cute place with coffee and breakfast/lunch - has good Mexican style food - the chikichanga has a very unique but good taste read more

First Watch - Chikichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

I met up with a friend for breakfast at First Watch and we both enjoyed it! I really liked the goat cheese omelet which was a huge portion with the English muffin and potatoes. My friend enjoyed the eggs Benedict and we shared the lemon blueberry pancakes. We wished the pancakes were more lemony; they were good pancakes but pretty plain. Service was great and they didn't mind that we sat there for a while to chat! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Coming back around for a second review. My husband and I frequent this place quite often. This is the "brunch spot" when pals sleep over or when we are having a lazy Sunday. Today especially was a truly kind and accommodating experience. We were a group of 8 and we were told a 30 minute wait. It ended up being more of 50 minutes. We didn't say anything about the wait, but the manager was very apologetic and let us get 3 sharing appetizers since we waited longer than what we were told. Totally unheard of these days with this type of service. The manager came around a few times to check in with us and our waiter was also super kind. The food is still just average, but it hits the spot and the service is so warm and kind. Gotta love First Watch. read more

First Watch - A.M. Superfoods Bowl with a side of bacon and The Traditional - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

The food was pretty good but at the same time very eh. The bacon had a great taste to it but it wasn't even the slightest bit crispy so that was disappointing. The pancakes I got were good and they gave me more than enough syrup which was great. The service was good too, the staff is friendly so no complaints there. And the atmosphere was kind of like a an upscale diner. read more

First Watch - Chocolate chip pancakes and million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Been to First Watch in other states so I was excited to bring my husband here. I was disappointed as the first two things I asked for they said they were out of and then after asking for the second item the waitress told us they were transitioning from their summer to fall menu. They would be better off letting people know they were out of things upon sitting down and pulling their advertisements off the tables that are promoting their summer items they no longer have. Food was good and fresh. However, I recommend getting the waffle over the pancakes. Inside promotes a farm to table ambiance. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta with carrot cake pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Went on a Sunday morning and we were seated right away, the place is spacious even for the big crowds they get. I got their chili chorizo omelette, there wasn't a lot of chorizo in it and it wasn't spicy - the flavor was nice and the caramelized onions were tasty even as a non-fan of onions. Their coffee was pretty average diner quality. The service was great, our waitress was very attentive and kept checking in on us to make sure we were okay. Overall an okay place. read more

First Watch - Chili Chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Great experience! The manager Dave was phenomenal and super helpful to his staff! Overall excellent experience and highly recommend the pancakes! Steve read more

We have enjoyed this breakfast chain in NJ and VA. Good items and decent service even when very busy on a weekend.

We've visited First Watch a few times and really appreciate the farm-to-table concept. The food is typically fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and leaves you feeling like you've made a healthier choice. That said, I can only give this location 3 stars due to the service. With each visit, it seemed to deteriorate a little bit more - long wait times just to be seated, followed by even longer waits for the food to arrive. Unfortunately, those delays take away from the overall experience, no matter how good the food may be. -------------------------------------- "Because dining is more than food - it's flavor, style and elegance that should be savored one bite at a time." - AMC read more

I really enjoy First Watch! The ambiance is awesome and the servers are so friendly. The food is also top notch. I've never ordered anything I didn't enjoy there. They have so many coffee drinks, fresh juices, and healthy smoothies. Lots of healthy food options! The donut holes are a classic go-to of ours. I'm excited for the summer so I can bring my pup and sit on their patio! read more

First Watch - Elevated Egg Sandwich Million Dollar Potatoes Donut Holes Egg Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Great service, it was busy when we got in. Had to wait 30 mins for a table (which they mentioned ahead of time). We were seated, and waited on immediately. The food came out really quick as well. read more

First Watch - Brunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

This place was so good. I was in the area with my family and stopped here for breakfast. I'm very glad we ended up here. I ordered the breakfast bowl with hash browns, eggs and avocado. It was yummy and was a large portion that I couldn't finish. I also had the coffee. This was the first place I've ever been where they leave a pot of fresh, hot coffee on your table. I loved this! If I ended up back in this area, I'd definitely stop back in. I highly recommend FW! read more

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Pretty nice spot for breakfast. I was told by family this was the only one in nj so I wanted to grab the chicken chimi. It was very good and filling. Service was helpful, i was able to order for takeout and get it quickly. I'll be back here again when I'm in town. read more

Overall, a good, solid spot for breakfast. Quick breakdown of ratings: -Food 9/10 -Atmosphere 8/10 -Service 5/10 The food is great, comes out fresh, with good flavor. I've tried their pancakes, French toast, bowls, burritos, omelettes, sandwiches, and a few other items and all have been good. Sometimes the portions can be small for the price but at least it tastes good. I love their iced coffee. If you don't like sweet though, it might not be for you. It's a well kept, modern spot. Lots of families go there, the vibe is usually lively. Only downside is the service which can be hit or miss. Some are very pleasant and others are not, especially the older waitresses. read more

Love this place for brunch! Been here three times so far and definitely love the atmosphere and the food! Loved the Sunny Seoul Hash, a breakfast special! One other time, I had their eggs Benedict and that was so good as well! Was not a fan of the omelets though. Service can be slow, seems like they are understaffed sometimes or not expecting crowds on holidays. When I visited last week on Veterans day/teacher's convention, I think they weren't ready for the crowd of families since kids didn't have school and parents were probably off. Many tables weren't cleaned off yet and there was a line. I'd come back here! Like a change from the traditional diners. read more

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I'd give this place 3.5 stars. Seems like a good reliable spot. Servers and hosts were friendly on a busy Saturday. We were a large party and only really waited 15-20 minutes for a table. Menu is smaller and more healthier than like a diner. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. I found my dish to be average- nothing super special about it. Clean inside and newer. Some outdoor seating as well. I'd probably try a new place before coming back but it got the job done for our group after an event. read more

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One of my favorite places for breakfast. I love their rotating menu as well as staples. Yea there is usually a long wait, just like Cracker Barrel. Yes it is worth it. Juices and coffee are also fantastic. Recommend cinnamon chip pancakes, burritos, smoked salmon and million dollar bacon. read more

While service was Ok on a crowded Saturday afternoon, the food was on point. Nothing spectacular about ambiance. Just a whole bunch of chatter. No music either. Pancakes. 5/5. Nice fluffy pancakes. I guess one can't go wrong with making pancakes. Served with maple sauce. I asked for plain ones. Nothing decorated or topped. Fish tacos 4.6/5 very well presented. Flavorful and vibrant. Served with black beans on the side. We also had couple of their signature smoothies/mocktails orange n strawberry and lemonade which were pretty good. They could improve on their service standards. read more

First Watch - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Ordered through Uber Eats. The food was all very tasty. I got the Tri-fecta: scrambled eggs, bacon, and Belgium waffle with a side of cheesy grits. The scrambled eggs were light and fluffy but a bit dry. The bacon was spot on. The waffle was light and fluffy. It came with butter, syrup and a fruit syrup. I used the butter and regular syrup. The cheesy grits were excellent. I just wish the portion was bigger. Can't comment on the service or ambiance only on the food. I did order the same a second time and it was just as good. I plan on taking my father to this place and eat in person. I do recommend and I will be back. read more

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I've visited First Watch several times and usually enjoy the experience. However, during today's visit, our waitress was not very attentive. We had a party of six, and she only checked on us once or twice. It also took over 15 minutes before our order was taken. Additionally, the main hostess never seems to say thank you or show appreciation for guests--she often comes across as annoyed, which makes the experience less welcoming. That said, the food continues to be consistently tasty. The owner should address this because she's the last impression of your restaurant. read more

I went here recently and it was pretty good! The ambiance was really nice. The wait time wasn't too bad for a large group of people (30 min). Our waitress was also really good and we were allowed to pay through our phones. You can pay for own meal as well which is great for large groups. I got the morning meditation and it was very refreshing! I also got something off the board on the wall, carne asada something. It was pretty good, just wish they gave more meat instead of potatoes. Overall this place is great for a Sunday brunch. read more

First Watch - Morning meditation, carne asada something - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Amazing & delicious. Great friendly service but not too friendly they know not to hover. Coffee wasn't super hot but they gave me an entire pot! Server was awesome & gave wonderful recommendations which I took for my meal! Portions are great & presentation was lovely. I never needed anything as my server was accommodating. Place is open concept, bright & clean. Oh and the syrup is warm!!!!! read more

First Watch - Carnitas breakfast quesadillas! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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We arrived an were seated relatively quickly, since the restaurant was less than half full. Once we were seated, we waited quite a while to be greeted by our server. We placed our drink order and waited quite a while for, water, coffee and a coke to arrive. We then waited for the waitress to come to get our order. Once we placed or order, we then waited quite a while for simple things. After a while the waitress arrived with 4 of the 7 things we ordered. Serving only 2 of the 3 guests at our table. Two of the items we ordered (well cooked bacon) came our rare and quite raw. Waitress took the bacon and returned with it a few minutes later with it cooked correctly. Yet I still wait, My side of country sausage gravy arrived (odd that it was not a cream based gravy but it was ok yet very spicy (not mentioned in the menu). And I still wait for my smoked salmon eggs benedict. It finally arrives and I cut into it and the egg is hard cooked and the ciabatta roll was hard as a rock. I asked the waitress if I can get some soft cooked eggs. She said sure, I will take the plate and bring back the potatoes so you can eat something while you wait. Mean while my 2 guests were done with there food. My food finally arrived and the waitress said the manager was going to come over and talk to me. He came over and said he was talking off my Salmon Eggs Benedict. Then the waitress came over and gave each of us a $5.00 coupon for a future purchase. Potatoes were delicious 3.79 Belgian Waffle was good 11.79 Bacon once cooked correctly was good but a rip off for 5.79 Frittata Rustica was ok 13.79 country gravy too spicy 3.49 decaf coffee ok nothing special 3.99 soda 3.99 smoked salmon eggs benedict salmon was low quality, eggs over cooked, ciabatta was too hard, hollandaise sauce was clearly from a package not homemade. once it was fixed it was ok I would not dine at this restaurant again so if anyone wants some $5.00 coupons contact me. read more

First Watch - receipt from purchase - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Absolutely love this place! I cannot eat a lot due to dietary restrictions. First watch has a lot of options for me. Today we had a bit of a weird dining experience. Our server started off very friendly, but soon became odd? When she first checked on us, there was no side of jam that I had asked for (I love their jam so I asked for extra) - and she came back with less than half of a tin. I was disappointed but didn't complain because it happens. Right after she put our check down as we were still eating . We looked at the other tables around us who were still eating and none of them had their check. I was wondering if we did something. Made us feel a bit uncomfortable. Maybe don't do that until the customer asks next time. We got up asap and left because the signs were clear. Idk read more

Back again on a Sunday Reservations via the internet website Music playing in the background Highly recommend read more

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Went for a quick weekday lunch, we were seated and attended to very fast. Tried the eggs with turkey sausage gravy, delicious but the potatoes on the side were a bit too salty for my taste. I would visit again. I am intrigued by their collection of juice and their other egg dishes look very appetizing! read more

Food was just okay here for Mother's Day brunch. The iced coffee was not good, and the portions and prices seem way too expensive for okay quality food read more

They didn't have any of the specials and couldn't even replace or accommodate to make the food items close to what they had on the menu. There were two hairs in my food. I didn't complain about it because it took forever for us to get a waitress over and at that point I wanted to get out of there. We usually have a great experience at First watch but this time was not that. I won't let it stop me from going there in the future at another location, but I definitely won't be back to the one we went to. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

So here's the thing, if I was grading this place purely off the ambiance and food it would be 5 stars EASILY. The food was amazingn(and well priced), the portions were the perfect size, and the atmosphere was wonderful. What I cannot get over however, is feeling rushed by our server Kirsten. While she was polite throughout our time there, she did 3 things that really made us feel rushed: 1. She dropped the check on our table mid meal (not even 5 minutes after our food was brought to us) 2/3. TWICE during our meal, she asked my fiance, who was still actively eating, if she was finished (second time she asked "would you like a box") again...while she was still actively eating. And it's not like there were people waiting at the front (and we were 2 people at a 2-top table). While we woud come back (the million dollar bacon and food was solid), I'd definitely want a different server next time. read more

I love coming here and it is so close to my home. The service is always friendly and the food is always on point. Enjoy that they have seasonal specials to look forward to ( pumpkin especially). It is a nice, relaxing atmosphere with the music not too loud. Highly recommend. read more

First Watch - Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

Great menu and service! Love meeting friends here for breakfast. Great assortment and healthier options too. I like the calorie counts on the menu. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict -- BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

My second time coming to First Watch and enjoyed the quinoa power bowl. Definitely a lighter option, but I enjoyed everything and the sauce in the bowl. The roasted tomatoes were a nice touch. Also, tried the seasonal watermelon refresher and it was refreshing. The ambiance of restaurant is a great breakfast/lunch feel. Nice to have this breakfast option nearby! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Great food! This place is really busy on the weekends so except a little bit of a wait. The service is always friendly and the food is always delicious. Definitely family friendly. They only serve brunch and lunch. TRY THE BACON. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Morris Plains, New Jersey

I will not be back. I don't get why there are long waits and why it's so busy because the food was so mediocre/ bad. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? I got the Eggs Benedict and it was probably the worst I've ever had. My friend said her dish wasn't good either and that last time her food tasted better. Service wasn't great either. Asked for milk for my coffee and never got it so had to ask again. I will say that they did a good job with the interior design and it is nice inside! read more

Update: Decided to give this brunch spot a second try and got the works omelette. Again, i was disappointed with the food. While the side potatoes were well seasoned, i dislike the onions in the omelette. While other omelettes I've had in the past have diced onions, this omelette had string? Onions? I don't know how else to describe it other than it was like the stringy texture of celery. I did not enjoy it at all. After giving this another try I am still disappointed. read more

This First Watch location opened in 2019. I first attempted to dine there around the opening but the wait was too long. Now, 2 years later, my wife and I stopped back for breakfast. It's located in the Kohl's shopping center on Rt 10 in Morris Plains. One thing I really liked is that they leave a pot of coffee on the table for you. I'm not sure if IHOP still does this, but as a huge coffee guy, I love it. We started off by splitting a hot cinnamon pecan bun which was very good. I ordered the Millionaire's breakfast sandwich and my wife had the lemon ricotta pancakes. The sandwich with the runny yolk was excellent! Our server was very friendly and efficient. Prices reasonable. Nice breakfast spot! read more

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fast efficient service. Great quality meal. friendly, relaxed atmosphere. My first visit. read more