This place is tight! Not cool-slang tight, but jam packed. Is the menu full of the fresh, delicious fare you expect at first watch? Yes. Is the kitchen open so you can be nebby and watch your food being prepared? Yes. Is the decor rustic with lots of wood, chicken wire, and Edison light bulbs? Yes. There is plenty of parking, especially during the time that First Watch is open. Be prepared for long wait times. Without checking in beforehand, I waited 45 minutes to sit alone at the community table. For a party of 3, I waited an hour and 20 minutes with the online check in (the app said 30-45 minute wait). If you're into breakfast like I am, it's worth the wait. I strongly encourage you to check in as soon as you get in the car to go to brunch. The waitstaff is polite, but efficient. There is a gender neutral, single bathroom-- not a family restroom since it's small and doesn't have a changing table. read more

First Watch - Trifecta with Lemon Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Okay...wow. Serendipitous that we saw and stopped here after my son's early soccer match. I had spotted the place in a strip off the route we were on. Glad I did! Clean, trendy look. Seated quickly in a justifiably busy place. Glancing at breakfast selections on the way to the table led to a "Oohh...this is gonna be good" expectation! The server was friendly and quick. The coffee is very good. The boy had a salmon and veggie frittata and I chose the chorizo omelette. Both - delicious! Served with a nice leaf salad. Bonus - the bread. Oh my! The only problem was watching different selections go by as servers delivered to other patrons. French toast, Belgian waffle, bacon, eggs...argh...we gotta come back! They all look so good! Great waitstaff, terrific selections, delicious food, reasonable prices. (One small, selfish suggestion - offer a military or public service discount) GO HERE! IT'S GREAT! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

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Loved this place! Best food I have had in a restaurant in a long time! We recommend Banana pancakes Trifecta steel cut oats Power Quinoa bowl read more

Murrysville location. I waited way too long for someone to take my order and for my food. I finally said something. Expensive and the food is medium. Go to Eaten Park. Better service, food and price. I have a $100 gift card and when it is used up I will not be back. read more

First Watch is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat when you want to be healthy. I do have to say, I feel like the portion sizes are quite small. This time I ordered the Market Veggie sandwich with a side of Tomato Basil Soup. I've never had a better Tomato soup in my life. It was worth $10. Service was quick ! read more

I am distraught. I came here after a long night out straight fiending for a nice, cold mimosa. To my absolute dismay I was seated and greeted very nicely; I flip over the menu eagerly awaiting to be presented with an alcohol menu. To my dismay all they had was coffee. I am utterly dumbfounded sitting in this establishment. How could you not have a liquor license? At a time like this? I will never recover from this emotional trauma; actively seeking therapy. How could you. read more

First Watch - dead man. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

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We've visited First Watch a few times and definitely think that the service is friendly and that they have unique breakfast options. If I had to pick I'd rather go to a greasy spoon type of diner for breakfast, though. Obviously, if you're looking for avocado toast and the like then First Watch is your spot. We're always happy with the quality of food that we get a First Watch and have never been disappointed. That being said I do feel like it's a bit overpriced and will continue to prefer the diner down the street. read more

This is actually the first time I had visited this location. The interior is much more claustrophobic than the other location I'm more familiar with:. There is no place for those waiting for a table to sit and relax, which is what I enjoy at the other location. When we arrived, we were 25 on the waiting list but it went by fairly quickly. We were seated at an awesome booth location, and from there the quality of the food (must try the Million Dollar bacon!!), and the stellar service (as usual at this establishment at their other location) won over our hearts and pallettes! read more

First Watch - Traditional Breakfast with ham!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Perfect place for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between. The service is excellent and friendly from the hostess taking my name for the wait list all the way to the cashier ringing up my tab. The wait is typically a long one (this occasion had me waiting 45 minutes), but there are gift shops and a bookstore within the same strip you can easily walk to while you wait for your text message informing you of your table being ready. Additionally, they offer hot coffee and water in the waiting area. Notably they do not any seating there however. The menu has a wonderful variety from the traditional to the hipster. My favorite is the million dollar bacon. The first time I tried it I shared an order with my partner. This time we each got our own despite the $4.99 price tag. Absolutely worth it. read more

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This place is always crowded too many people very small never get a chance to order different things off of the menu because they are so busy as always read more

There was a great service and felt satisfied all the time I was there. The waiter was constantly checking up on us and attentive giving us what we wanted throughout the time my family and I were there. The waiter gave me recommendations and convinced me to get a morning juice. I would definitely come back there again.Traditional Breakfast read more

I am a huge fan of first watch! I recently went to this one as it just opened and my experience was amazing! The atmosphere in the restaurant is always kept top notch. I have yet to come in and not be greeted with a smile and warm welcome I highly recommend any of their fresh juices! The green one is my favorite! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Great service at this location. They really have their act together with cleanliness, timeliness and courtesy. Always attentive and kind, they went above and beyond to serve. Fantastic job !!! read more

This place is great! Fresh farmhouse feel, delicious food, quick and friendly service.

Nice breakfast joint. Well executed, slightly elevated breakfast staples. Price to quality ratio correct. Service is efficient. Kid friendly. Worth checking this place out. read more

Don't bother. Been there 3 times and all 3 times the avocado was rotten but they served it to me anyway. Quite disgusted since I WAS a 1st watch fan (discovered them in Cincinnati years before it opened in Murrysville so was elated when I found out one was opening here.) For a California/avocado inspired franchise, to serve rotten avocados - at premium prices - is outrageous. And, no, the manager did NOT apologize - told me "that's what avocados look like. Haven't been back since and WILL not ever go back. 3 strikes and you're out. read more

First Watch - I'm supposed to eat this?? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Hello, just want to say this was our first time trying this place . We showed up a little before lunch . It was packed and there was a wait which didn't bother us . We were offered to sit outside which we took them up on. So we were kindly seated . Hostess didn't tell us how long the waitress was going to be . Anyways we waited almost 20 minutes to finally get waited on . She got our drink orders went and got them for us . After she came back we were ready to order. Long story short my wife had the breakfast tostadas which was cold and a side piece of French toast that was cold . I myself had The Works omelette and a side of one pancake which was cold . Then our toddler had the kids breakfast which was very very small . Only two pieces of bacon a very small portion of scrambled eggs and a fruit cup eggs and bacon were cold . So long story short the waitress only came 3 times . Took our drink orders , our meal, and to give us our check . Sorry to say the 72 dollars we spent on are bill was uncalled for. Especially when the food was cold . We had no choice to eat it because who knows how long they would have made us wait . Ridiculous! Would love to go back but not if I'm going to have that experience again. read more

Overall good ambiance and food. They had the best breakfast cauliflower tacos earlier but it has been discontinued. Worth checking out for sure for vegetarian + eggs eater. read more

First Watch is a chain restaurant that has locations across the United States, but I had not heard of them until I drove past this location. I ordered food to-go on their website. I planned to eat the food in my car (I nearly always avoid eating inside restaurants during the pandemic), so on their menu, I ordered foods that would be easy and non-messy to eat. My food was ready in less than 15 minutes. I entered the restaurant, and a bag of my food was already sitting on a table. My "sunrise granola bar" contained non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, house-made granola, and fresh fruit chunks. It was accompanied by a blueberry muffin. I also ordered a side of fresh-squeezed orange juice. The total price was $13 plus tax and tip. The staff automatically gave me napkins, a straw, and plastic utensils. All of the food tasted really good. I would definitely return to this restaurant in the future. Looking at their menu, some other items, such as "crab and avocado toast" and "lemon ricotta pancakes," entice me! read more

Great place for breakfast or brunch. Lots of choices. Service was very good and the coffee was great! read more

Im a firm believer that you shouldn't dine out if the food you order can easily be made at home (and tastes better at home too). Unfortunately my experience at First Watch was just underwhelming. When served coffee, I asked for almond or coconut milk. I was told they didn't have any which I thought was odd. Then when I saw a coconut milk chia pudding on the menu i decided to ask again. This time I was told, "No but we have Silk." For those that don't know, Silk is almond milk. I just shook y head and said yes I'll have that. Once we put in our order, I wasn't expecting greatness. My over-easy eggs were overcooked and exceptionally greasy. My husband's omelette was just meh. I also tasted something "fishy" in my potatoes. For the wait and price, this food is really not worth it. I won't be making any repeat visits to First Watch. I'll opt for breakfast at home next time. read more

Been to first watch a few times. It's basically expensive favorites that they church up to the point it's not too appetizing. The juices are good but overall probably won't return. read more

First Watch is one of those super hip breakfast/brunch spots and I was so excited when I saw we were getting one in Murrysville. I waited a few days after the Grand Opening to go the first time. Both times that I have gone there wasn't a super long wait. I waited about 10 minutes to sit at a regular table the first time and then was seated immediately at the community table the second. When they ask you for your drink order, it's kind of implied the hot coffee is free (it's not) so watch out for that. There are tons of options to choose from on the menu. They do offer lunch options as well. Almost everything on the menu starts at $10. The first time I went, I splurged on the ricotta pancakes and million dollar bacon. The pancakes were very good, but $8.99 for pancakes is steeeeep. A side meat (very important for we Yinzers) is an additional charge. The million dollar bacon was definitely worth the price ($5). The second time I went I got the hash, which is $10 and has eggs, potatoes, bacon, onions, and a few more hash ingredients. It comes with toast, jam, and a small fruit cup. I definitely felt this was a better value for the price. However, about a 1/3 of my hash mixture was very crispy/burnt. This is also the meal I got snookered into choosing the coffee thinking it was free. Overall, First Watch is a neat experience and there definitely are some good menu choices. Murrysville really lacks unique places to eat, even with the ethnic diversity in the area. First Watch has good food, but in my opinion it's a lot to pay for breakfast food that I could make at home. Staff works well and waitresses are friendly. I spent $19 with tip the first visit, and $17 with tip the second. read more

This is an awesome place that is still going through a few growing pains. The first thing to note is that it is ALWAYS busy. I've seen it packed at 7:30, at 10 and at 2. Basically the parking lot is always jammed. Don't let that deter you, though. If you download their app, you can get on the waitlist before you get to the restaurant. I did this prior to my visit and while people were quoted wait times of 30-45 minutes, I waited about five minutes before being seated. (which was about 25 minutes after I put in my request). The space itself has high ceilings. Very open and airy space. Tables are fairly close together, so don't say anything you wouldn't want potentially overheard. Oh, there is also a community table that is first come/first serve instead of traditional seating with only you and your party. Service was pretty good, but it seemed a lot of the staff is still learning. There were pictures of food on Yelp listed as "posted by the business" but no one there seemed to know what it was. When asking about specific ingredients, they often had to ask others for assistance. I think that this is just something that they are learning since the place is so new, though, and wouldn't be an issue at future visits. I was impressed with the variety of the menu. An entire page of breakfast options and an entire page of lunch options. And I wanted to order most of them. I ended up choosing the Avocado toast and the million dollar bacon. The avocado toast was delicious. It was served on flavorful, fresh bread and the avocado itself was perfect. (no small feat with as finicky as avocados are). It was served with two eggs that were cooked to perfection. We had an issue with out bacon. Somehow it didn't get put in with our orders, so it wasn't ready when our other food was. And since most items are made to order (rather than sitting under warmers) it was another 20 minutes or so until our bacon was ready. I personally thought it was worth the wait. The perfect amount of crispy, lots of maple flavor with just enough zing. My friend thought hers was a little too spicy. Overall, First Watch is definitely a place worth going to. It isn't cheap, but for the high quality food you get, it is worth the splurge. read more

Unfortunately, we came here with higher expectations then we should have. Nothing against the food which was all great but more the cleanliness. We were seated and all was fine at first, but to my dismay there were ants crawling all over the table and inside the ketchup bottle. We told our waitress about the situation and instead of moving us she had it wiped off with a paper towel with chemicals on it - I like the farmhouse look but not the critters that come with it. None the less we had great food it's delicious it just seems like maybe instead of being in a hurry to get people in and out grab some bus boys and take a few extra minutes to keep your restaurant clean. I have a picture but it doesn't really do justice to the amount of ants. read more

First Watch - Ants at my table.... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Disappointed to say the least...especially with the upfront service when you walk in the tiny enclosed restaurant. Overpriced, rude, the one girl was very miserable and it's a shame she had to take her attitude out on the customers. I thought friendly attitudes were part of working in a restaurant. They just need to train their staff on etiquette a little more. read more

This place was a joke. We arrived at 11 am. Our food was served an hour and half later and it was COLD. We picked this place because their website says they offer brunch. They do not and have not for almost two years. Worst meal ever read more

Met a friend and we had a great lunch there. It reminds me but of Panera crossed with a farmhouse kitchen but with a higher quality of food. I had a deliciously salad with honey mustard chicken. It was very filling as was my friend's salad. Everything was very fresh. Service was friendly and we had a very tasty juice drink. Not pics but everything was enjoyable! read more

We loved our stop here! We sat outside, it was great! The man beside us had 2 adorable Great Pyrenees. Food was delish!

Really nice space, with tasty food. Like any newly opened restaurant, the service will get better. If the Million Dollar Bacon is available- get it. No questions asked. It was awesome. Oatmeal was tasty, this was just a quick visit in passing, excited to try the rest of the menu. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

First time to First Watch. Very impressed. Stellar food was tasty, fresh and amazing. Very Healthy Choices. Very Friendly staff. When not pressed for time I'm coming back to try desserts instead of just drooling. read more

Whoever said it in the other reviews - million dollar bacon is the way to go!! My son and I went for breakfast for his 10th birthday. He thinks this is his new favorite. I'm always all in for a Benedict and there were options - carbonara was awesome. read more

First Watch - Benedict carbonara - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

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Excellent food, drink and service. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling in the area

We stopped by here for brunch on a Saturday around 1pm. It was a nice day out and we saw that they had outside seating so we decided to sit outside. This was the first time that we had ever been here. Our waiter greeted us quick and got us some coffee. We were hungry so there was a lot to pick from. Pancakes, French toast, omelets, etc. I decided to get something that I never have had before and that was pumpkin pancakes. I have had my share of pancakes but I never tried pumpkin. We ordered and we didn't have to wait long for the food. With my pancake it came with eggs and a sausage. Both were good. I didn't notice on the menu that it said I would get only one pumpkin pancake. My breakfast was delicious. I really like the pumpkin pancake. I just needed a little more food. The pancake wasn't small like you could see in the picture but for the price I would have liked a little more in my opinion. My wife got a eggs benedict and it was good but what ruined it for her was that her eggs were overdone. That's the best part of an eggs benedict and it's disappointing when that doesn't happen. Overall I did like this place and would like to come back to try their other breakfast brunch items. Service was really good too. read more

First Watch - I cut into it and forgot to take a pic Pumpkin breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Nice atmosphere. Pleasant service. We're typically not too hard to please, but expectations were not met this time. Two of the entrees were missing items (avocado, pico). Had to ask for the items but was told it wasn't part of the entree. Later server confirmed it was and dropped off a side. Food didn't arrive all at once. The poached eggs were cooked hard all the way through and had to wait for the kitchen to prepare new ones. The second batch of poached eggs were cooked all the way through again. The third try we just switched to steamed eggs so that we could get something hot with a runny yolk. Requested hot sauce and salt/pepper... never arrived. This place has a lot of potential, but needs to make sure they've got the basics covered. Don't advertise poached eggs if you're not able to deliver. Better to leave off the menu. read more

Great food. All the wait staff are extremely friendly. Always crowded but you can avoid a long wait by getting on line via the app. A good way to start the day. read more

We had a great experience at this location. The staff were all very friendly. We ordered the BLT eggs Benedict and the huevos rancheros tostada special. Everything came out very quickly and fresh and hot. I have not one complaint. The staff took covid very seriously and made us feel comfortable going out to eat for the first time since quarantine. read more

Finally an excellent breakfast spot that has delicious, healthy options. Breakfast shouldn't be starting the day with high calorie, high fat, cholesterol filled food to start your day. read more

The food is fantastic! I ordered through Door Dash. We enjoyed the Monterey Club sandwich, side of spring mix with lemon vinaigrette and tomato soup. The Morning Meditation and million dollar bacon were delicious additions. The ham and gruyere omelette was divine. And we are looking forward to the Cobb salads for dinner. Everything was packaged neatly and with care in environment friendly packaging. This is a sure gem. Thank you for all the fresh options. Highly recommended. read more

First time @ First Watch. Expect @ least an hour & half wait. We put ourselves on the Yelp waiting list. We watched 35 people ahead of us! Not kidding!! We started @ 10:15 am on Sunday & didn't get seated til a little after 12 pm!! So please expect that from a new & finally health conscious restaurant. It's worth the wait but it's a long wait. read more