This is a very, very popular breakfast/brunch/lunch spot, so expect a wait, even at 10:30 am in a weekday. The menu has lots of interesting options, most featuring eggs and/or potatoes. There are always seasonal variations, which is a nice addition. The coffees are also very good. Service is usually friendly and prompt. Portions are more than ample. Outdoor seating is availing good weather. Alcohol is available for those wishing a mimosa or Bloody Mary. read more

I came here by myself on a Monday morning. (Because what mom doesn't need a nice quiet breakfast sometimes?? Haha) the atmosphere was very clean and "pretty". My waitress was super nice and attentive. I got the breakfast tacos and they were super yummy!! read more

The bread at this place is absolutely ridiculous. Just amazingly good and fresh and soft and...well it's great. I had the traditional breakfast. It came fast and was piled high with thick cut bacon. Breakfast potatoes are great too but that bread is the star. The interior inside is clean and new. They have some outdoor seating. I was sat in the back room which was a little dark and stale. Maybe they could look at opening up the walls so it does not feel like you're sitting in a closet. Overall a great place for a quick breakfast meeting. They do close at 2:30pm. Plan accordingly. read more

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The service is always amazing at both locations and the food is delicious. I have been there quite a few times and it is one of my go to brunch locations. read more

I've been here a couple of times while traveling on business. Loved the food each time and my new fav is the avocado toast. Yummy! Not skimpy on the avocado. Staff is friendly too! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Inventive, tasty, but tiny portions on my plate. I should have taken a photo for you all. You can see for yourself on their website. Ordered the Chikichanga. If your 'side' of fruit fits in a condiment cup, you're doing it wrong. Least you can do fill someone up on potatoes but even that side was very small. The main item itself was flavorful but rationed items within the mix. Would present better as a skillet. Over-priced for what you receive. Left hungry. read more

This might be my favorite breakfast spot in omaha. Very good selection. Much healthier options then other places. The fresh kale juice is very tasty. Maybe a little too sweet though. Great pancakes. Kind of lame to pay extra for real maple syrup. No military discount. Prices are fairly reasonable though. Friendly staff with good service. Looking forward to going back read more

I was really happy with my experience at First Watch. I have seen many positive reviews pop up in my feed. I appreciate their focus on healthier breakfast options (think avocado toast, quinoa power bowls, etc.) but still include the traditional. Portion sizes are also much more appropriate. Our table sampled the Million Dollar Bacon (a must) and I had the Florentine Eggs Benedict as my meal - loved the green salad with lemon vinaigrette on the side. I think the Eggs Bene could have been a bit more flavorful, but the avocado, spinach and tomato were all fresh and delicious. I will be back. read more

First time in yesterday. I have to admit I've been avoiding this place because when I go out to eat, it's to splurge on less than healthy options. My son said he liked it so I gave it a shot with him. I had the Chickichanga Which is Whipped eggs with chicken, chorizo sausage, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. It was just ok. Not a ton of flavor and the tortilla looked and felt like a crepe. The sour cream on top even looked like whipped cream or butter on a crepe. Side of fruit was fine and potatoes were good but there weren't very many. My sons biscuits and gravy looked good. Service was great. Just not my style for breakfast but glad I tried it. read more

First Watch - Is is chickichanga filled with breakfast meat and eggs or a crepe? - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Located out in Aksarben, First Watch is a little farther away than most Creighton-favorite brunch spots. However, they had a lot of space to accommodate a busy brunch crowd. Their waiting area even had free coffee, but in styrofoam cups :/ For a place that has quinoa bowls, I expected better! I started with the Morning Meditation. This featured orange juice, turmeric, ginger, beet juice, and agave nectar. I am not usually drawn to these kinds of drinks, but it was just too pretty to resist! It had a wonderful strong ginger flavor as well as the turmeric. It was not too sweet, and a perfect pick-me-up coffee alternative. For brunch, I was leaning more on the lunch side. Seeing as this joint advertised their homemade and healthy menu, I decided to go with the veggie burger. It featured a homemade brown rice patty with peppers, onions, carrots and mushrooms. It was served on a golden-brown brioche bun with avocado, greens, tomato, and dijon mustard. I chose soup as my side. I definitely wasn't disappointed! I could taste the rice and the peppers in my burger. The flavors complimented well and I appreciated that I could discern all the veggies that went into the patty! I liked the tomato, greens, and avocado on top. It definitely needed a lot of the dijonnaise and hot sauce, but I have pretty high standards for spice levels. My only complaint is the lack of variety in texture. Either the patty needed to be crispy, the bread needed to be a harder baguette style, or there needed to be some crunch in the sandwich. I liked the flavors, but it all turned a bit mushy. My friend got the Market Skillet, which featured two eggs over seasoned potatoes cooked with mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, goat cheese, and tons of other veggies. It was served with a side salad and whole grain toast. She had raving reviews for the potatoes, direct quote, "they were amazing!" Maddie also liked that the dish was well seasoned. And look how pretty it is! Overall, I thought this brunch spot had a good selection. In my view, it has the selection of an IHOP or Denny's, one of those classic chain restaurants, but First Watch is actually fresh and caters to everyone's palate - definitely worth the money, unlike those places. Though this will run you a little more money than somewhere that is more diner-style like Lisa's, I felt much better after eating at First Watch. Their aim is to do fresh at an affordable rate, which they definitely accomplish! read more

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Excellent menu with many choices. There is something at first watch for everyone and they are all delicious. I have done it first watch many times and I've never been disappointed. The food is great. The service is excellent and if you haven't been here definitely go. read more

Loved it!!! Do get the pancakes with lemon ricotta! That was out of this world!! They have quite a wait for breakfast, but they have self served coffee for those waiting. Will come back again for those pancakes! read more

This place is great! I went here to celebrate finals being over with a group of friends. I ordered 'The Works' omelet with potatoes and gluten free toast with a mimosa. I do have to say the potatoes were some of the absolute best I've had. I would highly recommend going here if you like breakfast/brunch food because they have tons of different options! It can get a little pricey, so just be aware - other than that I highly recommend! read more

First Watch - The works omelet with potatoes and g-free toast - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've eaten here almost every weekend for the past several months now. The menu has many unique options that I do enjoy from time to time. Expect a wait if you don't book ahead. The staff is very busy keeping things moving. The breakfast/lunch establishments have quite a bit of competition lately, but FirstWatch is close to, if not the best of them. read more

Busy atmosphere but I love it the foods Amazing and healthy. I didn't feel miserably food the place has a nice fireplace in the middle of restaurant and the Kale Tonicr was AMAZING read more

First Watch - Avacodo Toast with the Kale Tonic - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've can here many times hungover & it truly is a great breakfast spot. And they have really good morning drinks

The atmosphere was was very comfortable and rustic. The food was amazing! My husband has a few health issues so this menu really was friendly to those on certain diets. I personally went for the million dollar bacon, which did not disappoint! My husband and I really enjoyed our first experience at the location in Nebraska! We are even more excited to know that we have a couple locations back home in Georgia! read more

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I came during Sunday brunch with a friend and the place was pretty packed. It was only a 15 minute wait for the two of us so not too bad. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs Benedict whereas my friend got the Belgian waffle and the morning meditation. Service was friendly and food came out pretty fast. The morning meditation (4/5) was a lot better than I thought it'd be - I came once before when they had a juice called Day Glow (2/5) and I was not a fan of that at all. I was extremely disappointed with my eggs Benedict (2/5). On first glance, the poached eggs looked really tiny and there was barely any hollandaise sauce. I cut into one of the eggs expecting a beautiful golden mess to run out, but the yolk was completely cooked! That's a BIG no no for me. There was a decent amount of smoked salmon, but even that was just meh. Also instead of your typical egg muffin, this was served on a ciabatta roll. The little salad it came with tasted like it was mixed with the dressing the day before and left to sit on the counter. Overall, everything was just really underwhelming. The only reason I didn't complain about my food was because I was using a coupon for a free entree I received for my birthday. My friend thought her waffle was pretty good, but not amazing. While I appreciate that this is one of the only breakfast places in Omaha that tries to serve healthy food, I think I'll just stick to making my own breakfast. More of a 2.5 stars, as prices were decent and service was good. read more

First Watch - Dug out the overcooked egg yolk from my poached egg. - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This was a great place for Brunch! Lots of healthy options. The specials change with each season. read more

First Watch - 2 For You ! - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Quality breakfast-centric food in a lively, bright atmosphere. Yep, I finally made it to First Watch. It was jam-packed on a Sunday afternoon. Still, we only waited five minutes before our four-top was seated. The menu is huge. You can order gut-busters like a pile of pancakes and a scramble (eggs, meats, and cheeses) or stick to healthier options (lots of kale and quinoa going around). I kind of went with the middle ground -- one banana crunch pancake paired with an energy bowl. I loved the pancake. It tasted like a fluffy, flattened slice of banana bread. The energy bowl was OK. A bowl of sugary granola topped with a few slices of fruit with yogurt on the side. I'd of like to have seen less granola and more fruit, but oh well. Service was fast and friendly. They really crammed our table full food and drink, including pitchers for water, tea and coffee, making elbow room a little hard to come by. First Watch is a great spot for a casual brunch with friends and family, complete with healthy options. Just don't expect a lot of room to spread out and relax. read more

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For a place that's only open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, I expected more flavor. The food was fresh, not bad at all. Just not great. If I'm eating brunch, which serves to fulfill two meals, I want better tasting and a larger portion. Average service and average food. read more

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I think it does a good job of making a chain restaurant seem like a local brunch place. I like that they have healthier food options. I have the kale tonic every time I go and it's so good! It's very refreshing to eat breakfast out and for once to not leave feeling overly full and disgusted for starting my day off that way. The service has been good the times we went. It's fast, even if the place is busy, they get the food out fast. I guess my only complaint is the restrictive opening/closing times. read more

First Watch Daytime Cafe is a cute little place on busy 72nd street in an ever growing plaza of retail and food businesses. It's a newer plaza that reflects the growing vision of Omaha's midtown and an extension of Aksarben, and serves as an wonderful option for business lunches, brunches and breakfasts, as well as serve the neighborhood. Seating wise, it's pretty big for a cafe, and the space reminds me of a nice Panera, although the food menu reflects a much better array of choices. They have so many options that would satisfy a greasy spoon lover, health nut, and trendy eater. I can see how some could complain that that flavors are not as intense, I do feel like they pay attention to the grease, sodium and fats here. It's definitely not a greasy spoon diner in umami respect, but you'll leave feeling a lot better about yourself and the tastes and portions are still adequate in my opinion. Also, they have morning cocktails and a few fresh pressed juices to choose from, which I like a lot. Service was friendly but minimal, with the check dropped at our table shortly after we got our food. The atmosphere was cheery, quiet, and really a mix of types of patrons. Highlights on the menu for me so far include the avocado toast (very reminiscence of California), their sausage and gravy benny, griddles, etc, and the eggs Florentine benedict. There is obviously a lot more ground to cover with this menu, and I look forward to future visits. read more

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The elevated egg sandwich and the BLT eggs Benedict is something worth trying! My fiancé does not eat salad but he loved the salad that came with the eggs Benedict. We went on a busy Sunday but we were seated right away and service was outstanding. read more

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Went to First Watch today and it was ok. Nothing at all to get excited about. Just another run of the mill breakfast chains. I got the Acapulco Express Omelet. One of the main reasons I got it was because it had Avocado in it. It literally had three tiny pieces of avocado in it. I bet they can make 30 omelets out of one avocado... It also had chorizo sausage in it. I could only taste the chorizo in about half the bites I took. I will not be rushing back for this item. It also came with an English muffin and also fresh potatoes. Service was good and the place was nice, only wish the food matched... read more

First Watch - Pancake with Bacon and Egg - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I've been here a few times now and my favorite thing to get is probably the Classic eggs Benedict and the avocado toast. They have a lot of options in terms of how healthy you want to be for the day which is nice! It's a great place for brunch with girlfriends as they have a lot of mimosa choices to choose from. There is never usually a long wait at this location which is nice. However, the staff could be a little bit better in terms of checking on our table, etc. overall it's a great place for breakfast and brunch and I'll definitely continue to come here read more

Super yummy. My son had the chocolate chip pancakes, I had the tri-fecta, both were delicious. Sarah was our waitress and age absolutely crushed it. read more

Just had their Chile Chorizo Omelette, their multigrain/seed toast was perfect with just enough butter and jam. The cubed potatoes were seasoned great and cooked just right. The omelette had just enough spice to feel the heat! highly recommended read more

Went here with relatives on a trip to Omaha. From what I can tell, First Watch is known for their breakfast/brunches. I'm not sure about dinner. The restaurant is large, airy and loud. Lots of families were there with small children. Others were talking away as if no one else was in the room. The bare walls and floor caused echoing. So, don't expect a quiet visit. Their food was good and service was also good. We had about ten at our table. Seating was relatively quick - we did not have a reservation on a Sunday morning, but we were there pretty early. Their coffee was very good, and I'm really hard to please with coffee. I had a simple breakfast - poached eggs and sausage. Their potatoes looked wonderful, but I have a milk allergy and they are made with lots of butter, so I skipped them. Others around the table did say they were quite good. Food 4 stars. Service 3.5 stars. Ambiance 1.5 stars. So, overall a three star experience. read more

The place is at the right spot! The juice options are really good and fresh and healthy as claimed and advertised. This is rarely true but First Watch sure is rare. I had the avocado toast which come with basted eggs. Pretty neat stuff and beautifully decorated on the plate. The pancakes are really big.. so seriously think about your stack order. I had the multigrain chocolate chip pancake and I loved it. This place is a must visit for anyone who enjoys a nice and healthy breakfast. read more

First Watch - Kale Juice (Kale, Fijian Apple, Lemon) - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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My two star rating is specifically to share my extreme distaste with a manager/employee scene I witnessed at this location. First, my husband and I used to go there multiple times a week. We used to frequently be the first or second customer through the door during some weekdays. We decided to scale it back when we added it up and realized we were dropping $35.00 every morning on breakfast for two. However, my last visit hammered the nail in the coffin that while the food is fine and the service is good, the management is rotten and I don't want to support them. I would like to point out that this is the same assistant manager Dane who has been there nearly since they opened. I won't use his last name in this review. This was one of those extremely dark, frigid weekday mornings in Omaha where the temperature was in the single digits and the wind chill was well-below freezing. We were the second customers through the door and the restaurant was very cold, as they had just opened. The manager required that all of the non-tasked staff (the people waiting for something to do) wait behind the frosted glass in the prep area, and I could tell walking by there on my way to the bathroom that it was very cold back there. One of the younger waitresses dared to try to warm herself next to the fireplace in the middle of the restaurant. She actually just wanted to get a little warm and perhaps use the fireplace for its stated purpose--you know, heat. Immediately Dane came out and admonished her and told her to get back behind the glass. She protested quietly "I am cold" and he flippantly replied, "yeah, we're all cold." That left such a bad taste in my mouth, it disgusted me to the point that I mentioned it to one of the other servers and said "I don't think we'll be coming back here." The restaurant was not busy and whatever anyone else thinks about "professionalism" and whatnot, I am not so precious about servers standing in a robotic military formation that I would deny warmth to a young woman who had just come in from the cold. It was so dehumanizing and stupid. I really hope she has found a better job with a better manager who is far less petty than Dane has proven himself to be. read more

Great breakfast cafe with tons of healthy options! Went in on a Sunday around noon and the place was packed! The entire front of the restaurant was full of people but we were seated in about 15 minutes and they also offered complimentary coffee while you wait for you table. The service is exceptional and I love how they leave a pitcher of water and pot of coffee on the table so you can fill up as much as you like. Also, great fresh pressed juice!! read more

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Great food and always are willing to let me make up my own meals lol. I come here often after and work and sit outside on their patio. Sometimes the waiter doesn't visit enough or they bring the bill to early making you feel rushed. But that is a small inconvenience to me. read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside. It is in a shopping center. But it's nice inside and has a good patio. I usually have Eggs Benedict because not too many places offer that dish. We got a shitty server the first time we were there, but the second time service was excellent, so hopefully just a fluke. read more

Second visit in a week. Busy Sunday morning. We waited a bit but they were busy. Our server was very nice and personable but again, service was fair. No coffee for five minutes, only had two water glasses for the four of us (i asked for water). My BLT eggs Benedict was very good. It came with a side of potatoes that were Luke warm. They would have been so much better if they had been hot. Again, I might have sent them back to be warmed but it was so busy I thought it take too long and we would be done eating. My daughter had the avocado toast. It had a bit too much evoo for our liking. Lots of avocado but we could not taste it over the olive oil. This place has a great menu and we likely will be back. Just need to look at the details better. read more

First Watch - BLT eggs Benedict with anemic lukewarm potatoes - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've been here a couple of times now and have been pretty impressed overall. They have a pretty good selection in their menu but just a little pricey compared to other breakfast places. The Santa Fe salad was tasty, as well as their soup (Italian Wedding). The kids also enjoyed their breakfast items (hash & pancakes) and I didn't hear any complaints. I would go here again. read more

First Watch - Santa Fe salad and Soup - Cafes Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

First Watch is very fresh! I absolutely love and adore this place! My orders always start off with a glass of their Morning Meditation beverage. It always come separated in the glass. You have to stir it but oh is it pretty! It is orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet. So refreshing and definitely worth it! Everything I've gotten here has been delicious. And best of all it all seems to be healthy! I don't know how healthy it really is but is when my food is not swimming in oil and everything appears fresh, I'm all about it! I've reordered the eggs benedict a dozen of times but have asked for sausage as a substitute. I have also ordered the salmon frittata which maybe my least favorite but still, while eating it, it's still so tasty. I love love love the potatoes here. They do not feel overwhelmingly greasy and they taste great! This place also often has a wait especially during peak times, but it moves somewhat quickly due to them being a somewhat larger restaurant. Worth the wait! I love this place so much! I didn't know it was a chain though, which is okay to me! I think the quality is great and would highly recommend. I will also miss this place when I move from Omaha so I am trying to go as much as I can before I do! Omaha is lucky to have this place! Definitely my favorite brunch place! read more

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Really good for a chain restaurant! Certainly beats similar restaurants in its category. The pancakes are nice and fluffy. They are BIG, too. Only need one and some eggs and you'll be full. The bacon and onion hash is a winner. A cheesy, savory breakfast combo. A surprise on the menu was the chicken cherry quinoa power bowl. I am going to get it next time! read more

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A great brunch. One of our favorite eating stops now that we know about them Had the smoked salmon and roasted vegetable frittata- delicious! My wife had the Hacienda Hash special. Plenty of food and great flavor & gesture combinations Definitely will stop again. read more

We've been to several different locations and always have a great meal! The service has been hit or miss but we've typically been there when they have been pretty busy. read more