Food is always great every time I come. However, I encountered a very rude staff member. She literally hung up in my face when I asked about an order before I could even finish getting my sentence out. They definitely need to do better with certain staff and customer service but other than that everything else is fine. read more

Once again, Sophia and I came here for breakfast. Given it's my birthday month, using my freebie was a given. And every time we've been here, I have yet to leave with a sad face. Let's see if this visit continues the trend. We were greeted by the staff when we walked inside and got seated in about 2 minutes when they sorted out a minor issue. No worries at all. They were all busy with customers who looked like they enjoyed their visit. The decor overall was all clean and put together. A vibe which was very calm and welcoming. After looking over the menu, we were ready to order. I selected their Chimichurri Steak and Eggs Hash dish with Pineapple Express as the beverage. Very delicious. All was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. I actually had their beverage a year ago and didn't know until I saw my photo (call it amnesia...LOL), but like before, wonderful. Sophia enjoyed her Eggs Benedict dish as well. Just like many, many times, we both left happy. First Watch came through once again :) read more

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I love first watch and have been to multiple locations in various states but this visit was a bummer. My order was done incorrectly on multiple tries and they could not even get my drink order right! My entire party was done eating and I was still trying to get a correct meal! Long story short I sent everything back and opted to eat elsewhere! Bummer! Thus is the first time in 5 years that I've had a negative experience! read more

We came here Sunday morning for brunch. We checked in and sat down. We were told it was going to be about 30 minutes. We kept seeing people walk in and be seated so I asked about it. Apparently you can check in online and show up and it s basically your turn to be seated. We wished we did that and I will be doing it next time. The man checking folks in decided to seat us and we got a sweet corner spot. For the food, we ordered the lemon blueberry cornbread, I got the Mediterranean steak skillet and my man got the BEC with fruit to share. My skillet was delicious! The flavors were so good. My eggs were cooked perfectly medium. The fruit was very fresh. The pineapple was sweet and delicious. The BEC was...greasy. Even my man had a hard time eating it. I took one bite and decided it was not for me. He ended up deconstructing the sandwich to make it less greasy and ate what he could. I also ordered the kale tonic which was always good. Our server was super sweet. We always enjoy our time here even though one choice maybe didn't turn out. read more

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You know for the area I don't think you could really beat this spot. We had we had the avocado omelette, the lemon ricotta, pancakes, and the seasonal double bacon Parmesan hash. I thought all the items were good, in fact, probably better than a lot of the other places that I've tried in the area. I think the best thing that we got was definitely the double bacon Parmesan hash it was salted a little bit on the heavier side, but it actually won't all the other items. I really liked the little bacon mix that added savory into the entire dish. Combine with the potatoes, egg and arugula, it actually balanced out decently well. I did not expect this quality from a chain restaurant and this was my first time trying first watch and I was not disappointed at all. Tell them ricotta pancakes were good, but I think the lemon cream was a little bit of the sweeter side so if you have a sweet too, if you definitely would like it I didn't really taste the ricotta inside the pancake, although it was nice how they actually infused it into the pancake rather than just sprinkling it on top. I was actually trying to get the cinnamon pancakes that were seasonal, but unfortunately, they ran out of the cinnamon chip pancakes, so I had to get these, but it wasn't that bad. The lemon was tart but honestly more sweet than tar depend depends on your preference. I like it a little more tartar but if you like sweet stuff, you definitely will like it. Lastly, the Bacon avocado omelette was not bad. It actually was lack a little bit of flavor in the omelette itself, and the toast on the side was basic toast. I didn't really expect too much. It was kind of plain multigrain bread with just a little bit of butter. The potatoes, though were actually quite nice. I really liked how one side was fried while the rest was soft and had a soft crunch. I never had a hash like that but now that I tasted it, I don't think I prefer hash in any other way. I'd rather have it this way than completely fried or shredded and it gives a little bit of variety in soft or crunchy textures. Service was definitely great. The waiter checked on us very often sometimes too often but I rather have that than the other way around that was very good. It was definitely crowded even though we came on a Monday. Can't imagine this place in the weekends. I'm sure you'll be booked so maybe if you can make a reservation I would highly recommend it or arriving early to get a seat before you are able to dine in. The honey caramel latte was definitely on the sweeter side so if you don't like sweeter drinks definitely get the regular iced coffee. I found that to be also a little bit on the sweeter side as well so maybe ask for less sugar if you like your coffee really really unsweet. read more

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Our waitress Hannah was great. Our food was delicious. I had The Works omelet and it was loaded, very good. The seasoned potatoes some was burnt and the onions were burnt, could have been a little better. The staff greeted us and was very pleasant. Our experience was very good. read more

First Watch - Sorry. I was hungry forgot to take a picture - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

I was there sitting for over 15 min no showed up to my table or anything or even acknowledge I was there. I encourage for them to do better I am a person and you just did not see me sitting there. read more

Great first watch location. Came in randomly for a party of 12 and was accommodated and seated within 20 minutes. They had 2 servers helping us out to ensure easy splitting of bills and no long waits. The shrimp and grits were on the summer menu and was delicious, little to many onions though. All in all a great experience read more

First Watch - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Everything I've said before stands. But, I just had my first experience at the community table. I had no idea there was a such thing. I walked in as a party of one. They offered up the community table. Where it is first come first serve. I notice a couple had just got up on the end, so I opted for the community table. As I sat down on the end I began to look at the menu. Every few minutes or so, someone was bussing the table and then someone would sit down. I had a gentle man in front of me, and a father and his 2 daughters to the left of me, then a couple sat next to the gentleman who was Infront of me. Turns out we all had something in common, military. We were all connected to the military in someone, One was medically retired, the other two were retired and I am a spouse of a retired military member. We had wonderful conversations about the bases we have been. We talked about how a community table is no stranger to us and our lifestyle. It really was an unexpected wonderful breakfast. We all agreed that we enjoy the community table. read more

First of all let me preface e this review with I loved coming to this location for the foot, ambiance, and service. Food used to be great as well. Over the last year the quality in food and service has dropped dramatically. Service is slow and confused. For example you have larger groups which can only be accommodated at the larger tables but they put a single couple there instead of a table set for two. Just horrible problem soon ing skills or planning on the staffs part. The food has also gone south. I would literally come here minimum once a month now I only come when forced. It sure what changes but avoid impossible. Go somewhere where you get what you are paying for! read more

Overall, my first time at First Watch was pleasant. My wife's meal and my own were prepared decently a day presented well. I had two blueberry pancakes and an order of chicken sausage. My food took a very long time and it's a mystery as time why. My wife, who ordered French toast with bacon and scrambled eggs with a side of candied bacon, recived her plate first and almost completed her meal before mine arrived. She was very pleased with her order and had no complaints. My pancakes were cooked well and had a good taste. The blueberries were fresh plentiful in both pancakes. The chicken sausage ($5.99) was dry, lacking in flavor and the portion was pitiful for the price. It looked and tasted as if it had been left off the order. Outside of this the service was great and I would recommend it to anybody who could afford it. It's very pricey. You could get similar offerings from other establishments at a more reasonable place. read more

Food was ok just ok The place is super loud Service was great Back to the food My husbands food was not what he wanted at all But he didn't make a fuss because they were very busy My steak and eggs were ok But too many potatoes And everything was mashed together read more

Took forever to be greeted when I first sat down, but overall Great service, my server Leilani was very kind and helpful, she came to check in on me with a smile read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Huge selection on the menu! I had a hard time choosing because everything looked good. I definitely need to go back to try more things. Warning - it is ALWAYS crowded so know that going in. We waited about half an hour to be seated. Our server was Jordan and he was very friendly and attentive. I ordered a vegetarian omelette with potatoes and it was delicious! It was seasoned well and full of flavor. Even the toast was hearty and tasty. The prices were reasonable too. Since it is always crowded, it's noisy. The din was steady. When we left and went outside, it was particularly noticeable. All that tells me is that it's crowded for good reason. Good food and good service, even if not a good place to linger and chat over coffee. I'll definitely return. read more

Amazing place, everything is so good here. Food taste fresh and good quality. I tried a couple of different things here and I yet have to find something not good. The latest dishes were the summer special shrimp and grits (should I mention I usually don't like grits?) and the chickichanga which was sort of a breakfast burrito wrapped in a delicious tortilla. read more

First Watch - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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A breakfast place that can't seem to cook eggs over easy. Then waiting over ten minutes to get another set of eggs out. By then, 15 minutes between some getting their plate, and the other staring at them....well just sucked. Worse, they let some lady in with a parrot, no kidding a parrot, on her shoulder into the restaurant. I was unaware that on VA you could bring a bird into a place where you eat. So gross. All of this offsetting what was a really good omelet for one. read more

This place was recommended by a coworker and I'm so glad I went! Ordered: Kale Tonic 10/10 1/2 Chicken Avocado Chop Salad 10/10 1/2 Ham & Gruyere Melt. 10/10 The melty cheese on the toasted bread was chef's kiss. I couldn't put it down. The kale tonic was so tasty that you feel better immediately. I will be back to try more menu items, I already have the next three visits picked Great service and they have their own cookbook for sale up front read more

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Excellent meal as usual service was great, vibe is always great. The website "Get in line" feature is so handy allows time to look and smell like $100 bucks and make it on time. Eat Local support your city commerce. read more

First Watch - Salmon Fritata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

This place is always busy but a can't beat brunch spot. Their pancakes are massive and so good, just make sure you come in with an appetite. Also, the crowd is super cheery so be prepared to have positivity all around you. Best to reserve your spot in line instead of walking right in, it typically works out alot smoother that way and then you're seated a lot sooner than not! 9/10, great vibes here. read more

Took my son and his girlfriend here for breakfast. It was great to get a table outside right away, especially considering that the wait for a table inside was about 45 minutes. We ordered a bacon appetizer/shareable to start with. Unfortunately, it never arrived. I had the Avocado Toast and recommend it. I added Feta to the toast... it was tasty. The avocado was fresh and ample. I highly recommend trying it with a feta add-on. With the creamy avocado, the salty feta is really delicious. It comes with two eggs which I asked for over medium and they came over easy so I did not eat them. My son had an omelette stuffed with lots of things, and he really enjoyed it. He ordered gluten-free bread and they sent regular bread. By the time they brought the gluten-free bread, everybody had cleared the plate and we were paying the bill. His girlfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich with bacon and cheese - she enjoyed it. It was. Huge sandwich on brioche. The portions were ample. My son has a large appetite and his omelette with the potatoes on the side really filled him up. Even without the eggs, the avocado toast was delicious and I was full. The ambience inside had a slight nautical vibe. Very appropriate for the area. Lots of wood, etc. The staff there was quite busy. That's understandable since school starts tomorrow in Newport News is flooded with families and students. I don't know if the busyness of the day caused the bacon to be forgotten, the toast, to be incorrect, and the eggs to be cooked incorrectly, but that is why I gave three stars. They have a juice bar and lots of healthy options on their menu, including coconut milk yogurt with granola, fresh fruits, and more. They have three different kinds of Benedicts to choose from, omelettes, etc ... they do offer a full bar as well so if you're interested in brunching, and having a bloody Mary, Mimosa, or some other adult beverage with your meal it's a good "go to" place. Parking was pretty scant surrounding the restaurant directly but there's plenty of parking close by. I would certainly try it again with my family when we're in town visiting my son. read more

First Watch - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

Popped into this place after an overnight stay with my sick mother at Riverside Hospital. It was just what the doctor ordered. Really tasty fresh juice (kale tonic) & flavorful "Elevated Egg Sandwich" with melty Gruyère, avocado, bacon, and an over easy egg. The "seasoned" potatoes were way too salty, but the overall food experience was quite good. The service was good. The atmosphere is a bit loud but fine. Nothing fancy, but who cares - it's breakfast?! (Sorry. No pics. I was barely able to keep my eyes open, let alone lift my camera and focus any kind of shot!). read more

Quite a perfect r spot for breakfast! We went early on a Sunday, around 0830, and it was perfect timing. I checked in online ahead of time and we were seated immediately. I loved their options on the menu, everyone can eat there, and that they had great healthy choices too. Amazing kids menu and coloring pages, and I saw the cocktails and wanted one but helped back. They looked heavenly! The only thing lacking was espresso drinks but let's be real, you can't do it all well so stuck with what you can do! Everything we ate was delish, and perfect portions. The toast is exceptional, def a great option read more

We ordered brisket hash, Italian inspired omelette, and a blueberry pancake to try. First of all, I was quite surprised with their good, bold and smooth. The hash had a smoky taste from the brisket and a hint of sweet from the sweet peppers. The Italian inspired omelette was tasty but the bed of lettuce was kind of out of place. The blueberry pancake was fluffy with a side of blueberry compote. On top of the great food, the service was super friendly and attentive. The ambiance was appropriate with open glass windows and an option for outdoor seating. The noise level is medium, but still good for a relax conversation. Good food. Clean. Great service! read more

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Excellent breakfast place. Great food, great service, great atmosphere for dining. Very nice indoor seating plus some outdoor seating. Staff was very Attentive My order was served quickly hot and tasty Very pleasant experience read more

First Watch - Trifecta breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

First watch service, is first class. Our waitress was attentive and attended to all our request the food was absolutely delicious. This is definitely our go to for breakfast from now on. If you're in the area First Watch is a must try, I'm quite sure you will thoroughly enjoy it. read more

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I had the stake&eggs hash. Everything was fresh and delicious. The servers are very knowledgeable about the menu. The restrooms were very clean. The staff is more than willing to accommodate your requests if attainable. read more

First Watch - Stake&eggs hash with potatoes, onions, spinach, and bread. Seasoned very well. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

A modest sized restaurant with oversized meals, be sure to arrive early and hungry or be ready to wait. The menu is single-spaced and double sided on oversized paper. Bring your readers or prep ahead of time to spare yourself the overwhelming amount of options. Don't forget to order the Floridian French toast (covered in fresh fruit) and the Traditional Breakfast (your choice eggs, meat, bread). They have great coffee and juice selections and the service is efficient and friendly. The location is on the smaller side compared to other FW establishments, but surprisingly it wasn't overwhelmingly loud and though the tables are close together, it didn't feel overly crowded. Parking close is limited, but it is at the end of the strip mall so there is plenty of spots with a short walk. read more

Always an amazing experience at first watch The menu adjust per season and always offer something delicious the product here is so so good everything I've ordered has been mind blowingly scrumptious Most recently I tried their gingerbread donuts for the fall they came with a cool cream sauce as well as a warm caramel sauce so so so so moist they almost melt in your mouth The million dollar bacon is another favorite The staff here are always smiling and very attentive and quick sometimes the line is a little bit long and you have to wait other times there might be a spot at the community table if they offer your party a seat at the community table definitely take it it adds to the ambience of this unique yet mainstream restaurant. The community table is a long table that strangers sit at and enjoy their meal together you meet some of the coolest people this way This is by far one of my favorite restaurants and a must stop if you can read more

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I always love going to first watch. The food is good and service is great! They have the online option to get in line so you don't have to wait there. You can prepare before you leave! read more

First Watch - Bacanota omelet & parfait - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

This place is bomb! Very fast service, loved the farmer to table mission of this restaurant. Here in New Port for business, would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. They have something for everyone and the portions are excellent. This place place has wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. This place can get crowded, but please have patience it's worth the wait. I managed to snag a seat outside excellent place to enjoy the summer weather here. Prior to my arrival I had scanned the menu for options and decided on a few; Floridian French toast (amazing with fresh fruit), and had to try their Million Dollar Bacon, wow what a simple dish but the cuts of bacon are awesome and their syrup sprinkled is top notch! Please make a stop here and enjoy the First Watch movement! read more

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Eh, I'm not rushing to go back and would try other breakfast/lunch places in the future, and here is why: Food: I ordered the chorizo omelette with green chilies and it was average. It might have tasted better if it came out hot. It makes me think that it was sitting waiting to be brought out for a while. Also the toast was not even toasted. The breakfast potatoes were overly salty. Service: Our waitress was great at the beginning and then once our food got delivered she was basically gone. Would have been nice if she came back to check on us and see if we needed a drink refill. We also were there at the end of the rush (12:45 on a Friday) so it wasn't busy, so no reason to not check on us. This was my first time ever at a First Watch and with just mediocre food and not the best service, I'll check out other places before coming back. read more

First Watch - Chorizo omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

First Watch is a delightful venue to visit for brunch (also open for lunch but I have not tried their lunch cuisine). You may have a 30 minute + wait for a table on the weekend, but it is well worth the time. Complementary small cups of coffee are available at the entrance to ease the wait--Nice! Service was exemplary. We tried: Trifecta, which was scrambled eggs w/ cheddar, waffle and bacon; Omelette made with spinach and cheddar; and the Chickachanga. The omelette also came with homemade wheat toast and homemade butter, which may kick you out of ketosis but that is okey-dokey. All were happy. Also each entree comes with a small cup of fruit, which is delightfully fresh. This place is a keeper, Give It A Try... read more

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$16 for an uncooked spinach omelet?! Ewwwww! The cheese isn't even melted. Waited 20 mins to receive this mess to-go.... I'm not happy. The service of the hostess and waitress was great. read more

First Watch - Spinach omelet with cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

Great breakfast place! Pro tip- get on the waitlist before you arrive. There is generally a wait and getting on the list early does help. The juices are fresh and rotate. The million dollar bacon is probably terribly unhealthy but worth the splurge!! I have been a few times and love the pancakes, the skillets and the frittata. Iced coffee is very good- although they don't offer flavors. read more

First Watch - Millionaire dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food (large portions), great service, and reasonable prices. read more

First Watch - The delicious breakfast Chickichanga. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

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Food was amazing, our waitress was attentive. The only thing here is how long the wait is for your food to arrive. Maybe consider adding an appetizer while the wait because it's quite LONG. Aside from that the food is great and service too. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

The best breakfast/ brunch in town! The menu is just so good that I haven't had a bad meal yet in any first watch ! The service may seem a bit slow but this is b/c things are made to order and that is why the food is so good! I love the breakfast bowls! They are just so good! The fresh juices are so delicious and worth every penny! I will Always want to have a first watch breakfast/brunch. read more

First Watch - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

My brother is a manager of First Watch from the Pittsburgh market and he expressed great disappointment in the difference of service and quality of this store compared to his whole area. And it truly was a disappointing experience. It took ten minutes from being sat to be greeted by a server, no coffee in hand. Another 15 minutes to be given our drinks. After some time, our food were served. When I cut through the eggs benedict. Guess what? The eggs were hard. A great eggs benedict should have the eggs run. We were served with plastic cups which is out of the ordinary as well. I am myself a general manager in a different restaurant and I was disappointed as well for my brother. And as a hospitality leader, I know that establishment is a reflection of its leadership and it seems like there is a lot of complacency in place resulting to low standards. The manager, leads the pace of its people (we visited around 8:30am of this morning 12/20) and I did not see the manager in charge table touch in the entire time we were there. If she wasn't processing payments, she was chatting with her staff. There needs to be a retraining for the management team here. read more

First Watch - Hard eggs on benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

Yum!!! Another great brunch at first watch. The lines can be long, which is why I LOVE that you can get on the waitlist on their website or app. It was a short wait for our food to come out, and the staff was nice as always. I'm sure we will be back! read more

First Watch - Barbacoa breakfast bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Newport News, Virginia

A management team and staff committed to delivering good food and excellent customer service. Recently I left a package in the dining area by accident. I reported the loss the next morning and the staff made a diligent search for my item, but it was not found. Raven Ellis (General Manager) and Mehrzad Shahirari (Manager) went above and beyond to make up for my loss. Even though the loss was my fault, they assumed responsibility for their business establishment. Their caring response has made me a customer for life. Thanks, Leon C. read more