Great visit to the closest UCF location. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, and love the UCF vibes! Food was good, consistent with most locations. Parking was easy. There was no wait, but always recommend checking their app to get on the list if needed. We will definitely be back when in the area! read more

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Always love breakfast here! The omlet cane with a salad, and my son preferred hashbrowns. We ordered the hashbrowns and the order came out immediately! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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It was hot inside at 10.30am. The staff took a bit to seat us and when they did they put us in between people even with most of the restaurant was empty. Our waiter was super friendly but took his time bringing refills and even our food. The steak bowl was delicious. It came out warn and correct. Just the right amount of beans and corn to let all the flavors shine read more

First Watch - Steak bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Bodhi was fantastic! Fun attitude and really knew the menu well. Suggested sausage links as a side suggestion and some biscuits and gravy! Plenty to take home. Food came out quickly and was good. Music playing in background. read more

The food here was amazing. I was really shocked how good it was. I did the chicken breakfast dish. It was filling and tasty! read more

First Watch - Belgian Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We were staying at a hotel nearby and came here for a weekday brunch. Service was excellent. Jacob was our server and he was on top of everything. Food was brought out quickly; he was super attentive and did an awesome job. I ordered the million dollar breakfast sandwich which is a seasonal offering. The breakfast sandwich comes with their million dollar bacon, pork sausage, an egg, Gouda, arugula, and Mike's Hot Honey, all served between an English muffin. It was a tasty sandwich overall, primarily due to the crispy bacon and slightly sweet, slightly spicy hot honey, though it was a bit sticky to eat. Compared to the other "lunch" sandwiches, it was on the smaller side, but it was protein-packed. The sandwich also comes with mixed greens that are lightly dressed in a lemon balsamic. The dressing was quite light as it didn't taste like much, but you are able to request additional dressing from the kitchen. If I were to order the sandwich again (which I would), I would probably swap out the salad for another side. When you're done with your meal, you can take your check and pay at the register; there's also an option to scan a QR code on the receipt to close out the bill that way. They do offer a military discount - $5 off the check with ID. This was a solid brunch spot in the UCF area. read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Part of the First Watch franchise near University of Central Florida. Nice, clean venue with a relaxed atmosphere. I only had two Morning Meditations (orange, lemon, turmeric, ornanic ginger, agave nectar and a splash of beet juice). The service by Kristen was attentive and very friendly. Will come again! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Always a treat to come to first watch and I appreciate the wide variety of options they have to offer. It has a casual atmosphere and quick waiters. I got the pesto quinoa chicken bowl and a morning meditation drink. I enjoyed everything I got. My bf got the waffles and the limited time pineapple juice coconut water drink. He was not a huge fan of the rim on the drink other than that he didn't mind it. While I don't think First watch's food prices are crazy due to current inflation, I do think their juice prices are excessive so that is why I've knocked down one star. read more

First Watch - Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I had a genuinely wonderful experience! I went on my own and got just one pancake as I normally don't treat myself to anything for breakfast. I was surprised at how great the pancake tasted! I'm so used to bland and flavorless options and this was perfect. Not too sweet but still amazing. I didn't have to wait long at all to be greeted at the door and my server was prompt with making sure I had everything I needed. The location I went to was small so I can see how it could get super busy with possibly church crowds on Sundays. Aside from that, it was nice! A major improvement over Cracker Barrel, in terms of vibes, food, and service. read more

The visit to First Watch UCF was the single most disappointing visit of our Orlando trip in 2025. I've visited a First Watch in Winter Park and it is night and day to the one at UCF. The 1st negative experience was after being seated. We were a group of 13 but 12 seats were arranged. No problem. We moved the 6 2-person tables apart to make way from to create room for a chair to be placed in between. After doing so, an irate manager reprimanded our table that we created an obstruction in a very unprofessional tone. We assured her that all we had to do is move slightly in another direction to alleviate the passageway. She didn't like the response when we told her it's not a big deal and we could fix it. Not many customers appreciate being spoken to like a child when they are grown adults having to deal with short tempered managers trying to exercise their authority when it was not warranted. We didn't pursue a complaint or escalate a higher up that we were spoken to rudely because the other half of the table were children and didn't want to cause a scene. The waitress was great at first. She did exactly what was required as a server and in no way was she in control of what happened after she took our order, just to be fair. Our order was taken and that's when things got sketchy. It's not uncommon to notice that in this area of Orlando that the primary demographic is less of people of color. You can see that in plain sight when you walk in. You can also see in plain sight when a large group of people of color walk into a predominantly white establishment, like our group. Now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about our service after the horrible interaction with the manager after we showed disapproval of her tone to grown Americans, whether she believes we deserve the same dignity as the majority of the clientele or not. We sat there waiting for an hour and 30 min for all of our food to come out. We found it odd that we couldn't have all our food come at the same time. Whether it be staggered for 30 to 35 min, not 20 min for the 1st dish to 1 hour 30 min for the last dish. Our table consisted of 6 adults, 7 kids. Of the adults, 2 police officers, 1 Navy Veteran. I mention this because I assumed "First Watch" had a Navy nautical term associated but as I wiki, it's some other terminology. Even though they were not in uniform on a Sunday morning brunch, you'd still expect every customer to receive the same respect, gratuity they are being given and charged and earned in return. As for the children not receiving their food in an appropriate time after ordering, I assumed, less than an hour and 30 minutes would be efficient. One child suffers from Type 1 diabetes, the other is a Stage 4 Cancer survivor. One of the guests in our party, a Police officer visiting from California questioned the manager because his son who is the Type 1 diabetic needed to feed due to his insulin level3, was met with hostility from the same manager from when we were seated. Apparently , she's responsible for the seating and expediting of the orders to the tables. All he wanted was to get food for his son and the rest of the group that was waiting for over an hour. He told the manager that there was food missing and she rudely told him that there are stations and some orders get out before others, yet the table in front of us finished after we were seated, then cleaned, newly reseated, they ordered, and then received their sandwiches before our table got their last orders of sandwiches. So that only leads is to believe that the manager was purposely sabotaging our table. Just because the manager felt disrespected that we expressed our displeasure in her tone to us. That doesn't give her the right to jeopardize our visit by staggering our order for 1 and 1/2 hours in retaliation. read more

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My favorite breakfast place by far everything taste fresh I haven't had one thing off the menu I didn't enjoy the fresh squeezed juices are AMAZING !! read more

I had not eaten at a First Watch since we moved here from Charlotte about three years ago. They had a deal around Thanksgiving that if you purchase a $50 gift card you received a $10 bonus bucks gift card that expires 2/23/25. It was getting close to my $10 expiring so I decided I needed to go for breakfast on my way to school. When I looked at the terms for the bonus gift card, I noticed you could use it for an online order so I chose that instead of eating in the restaurant. In my order, I indicated that I needed utensils, but I did not receive any of my bag. There were no napkins either. Luckily I had some extra things in my car so I was able to eat. I would have preferred. The potatoes be cooked more, but everything was fine. I was mainly disappointed by the fact that I went to use my $50 gift card and the balance on it was zero even though I never used it. I put in a ticket so we'll see what happens. I probably won't be buying any more digital gift cards in the future. read more

First Watch - packaging for to-go orders - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Staff is amazing! The ambiance is nice. The parking spots are tight. The French toast is wonderful! The Parma skillet hash was a little too greasy and super salty. My wife got an omelet and her regular skillet potatoes were super salty. It was good but not great. But the waitress was super nice and it was packed. She didn't care for the bread either. read more

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Super cute place! Delicious food! And great patient friendly server! Can't wait to go back!

I had brunch here today as a take out. I'm not sure if it's just the times I go, but this location is surprisingly not as busy as I would expect being near the college. This is just one of the many First Watch locations around Florida. I find their food to be pretty consistent no matter which one you go to. I always get one of the hashes (either the seasonal or the market hash) and it's so much food for the price! Very filling. They have the ambiance and feel of being a "healthier" brunch option. I'd recommend a visit. read more

First watch is one of my favorite breakfast chains. I really appreciate the healthy meal options as well as how versatile the menu is for both breakfast and lunch. This is a very high volume location as the restaurant is right off of University Boulevard, near UCF. They do not accept reservations but I have never had to wait more than 30 minutes for a table though. I came with my coworkers for our Holiday staff meal and we had a wonderful experience. Our server was attentive, the food was great and the place is clean. We come here often and always enjoy it. read more

I don't usually write reviews, but I had to share how impressed I was with the service provided by Evan. I frequent this location, and he is by far the best server I've had. He's extremely knowledgeable about the menu, offers great recommendations, and makes the entire dining experience seamless and enjoyable. His professionalism and friendly attitude truly stand out. Highly recommend asking for Evan if you visit! read more

I ordered the traditional breakfast to share with my boyfriend, and we swapped the toast this time for sourdough. The food was really good per usual and their bacon IS TO DIE FOR. It's a clean and comfy environment, I really like their mural of a knight on the wall. Our waitress was extremely nice, they all always are and the food came out in less than 10 minutes. (: read more

First Watch - The Traditional Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food is spot on for a first watch. The guy who was the host needs some work! Customer service here is spotty and the wait times for food make you want to take a nap. read more

Food was delicious, but they do not offer a military discount, contrary to what the Google search indicated. They stopped military discounts about 2 years ago, per the manager. read more

First Watch serves up a consistent and delicious breakfast no matter which location I've tried. This one happens to be down the street from UCF, and decked out with UCF Knights décor. It seems like a newer plaza and the place was incredibly clean and not too busy on a Sunday morning around 8am. We were seated promptly and served our meals quickly. Everything brought out was accurate, as was the bill. Zero complaints. It's the first time I ordered the Traditional Breakfast and I went with scrambled eggs (pleasantly not overdone), pork sausage links (big and awesome), English muffin, and hash browns (crispy and tasty). We also ordered the Floridian French Toast which looked amazing - literally stacked with fresh bananas, kiwi, and strawberry. I heard the fresh jam was surprisingly good and syrup wasn't necessary. Glad we stopped in. This location is also next to (walkable) the Hilton Home2Suites UCF. read more

First Watch - Floridian French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We would come here at least twice a week up until the new manager Brianna started. The quality of the food and how we are charged has changed and the only reason we still occasionally visit are because of great servers like Andrew, Jacob, and Chris (ask for them if you can). The difference in overall quality between this location and the one in Oviedo is stark so we tend to visit that one now. The last few times we were seated and waited for over 10 minutes for a server, even sitting right beside the host stand where each time they ignored us. After seeing the manager dress down servers and even seeing one cook quit during operating hours after one of these spats, I'm not sure we can continue visiting. read more

Had a great brunch today! The strawberry French toast was amazing, as was our service from our waiter Chris! 10/10

Very angry rude employee . Pretty much yelling at every guest that walked in . Food was ok but I wouldn't go back . read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I came here during my visit to Florida and I was very excited to try it! I'm such a big brunch person! They had a huge variety of food (breakfast,brunch,lunch) as well as drinks that anyone would be able to find something to eat. The waitress was amazing! Super good energy and very friendly. The place had a lot of seating and was farmhouse theme going on. I had an egg sandwich with egg, bacon, avocado, lemon glaze arugula with a side of potatoes. I ate every last drop and it was so good! Perfect portions. I would absolutely come here again since I want to try their French toast next time. read more

First Watch - The Elevated Egg Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Love coming here during lunch. I came here once with my coworkers - there was about 10 of us. Our server was quick to take our orders and they were all correct. Surprisingly, during the lunch rush, the food came out pretty fast, also considering there was alot of us, that was great! I love getting the quinoa bowl ( Power Bowl, I think is what it's called ) with chicken as a sub of the sausage. Add a little lemon juice on top.. the best. The million dollar bacon is def the best, try it at least once! The juices here are good too. read more

Because they never fail! Ugh was in the mood for first watch today and of course this breakfast I tried was amazing! read more

First Watch - Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Tried he very popular First Watch located in an outside mall off University Blvd. Enjoyed great service by David. I absolutely love the fresh juices here to WAKE UP! Got my dose of vitamin C with the 'morning meditation' juice of OJ, turmeric and beet. Highly recommend as it is not too sweet and you cannot taste any turmeric whatsoever. Went with the slightly healthier Egg white, turkey, spinach & mushroom wrap and how much can I go on about a wrap, but it was very tasty for a low fat option. Not dry, and great flavor. My company ordered the TRIFECTA - scrambled egg (slightly small serving) and a waffle with bacon. A nice tasting of everything...he was still hungry - come on he's a big guy and I gave him 1/2 my wrap. So there's that. Will come back for their great wholesome food, décor and music - just all over good feeling! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Let me start off by saying WOW!! This place was so amazing from the service to the food! We came in on a Sunday fresh off a flight from California and we're pleased. I have a cousin who stays in Orlando and recommend this place to eat at. So glad she took us here because the experience was wonderful. They have tons of different food options to please everyone in your party. They also have fresh juices, cocktails, and mimosas. I'm not a big egg person so I did the 2 for you and got a Monterey club sandwich and broccoli cheddar soup. The sandwich was delicious and the broccoli cheddar soup was just as good. Our server told us the broccoli cheddar is his favorite soup there. My mom had the Al Pastor skillet has and it was amazing! So good it made me regret my food choice and I told myself I should have gotten that and just asked for no eggs on it. My little cousin got the original skillet hash and said it was delicious as well. My uncle got an egg sandwich and he enjoyed it, so much that I couldn't even get a chance to get a picture of it lol. They do have another menu that I forgot to get a picture of but the gentlemen who was our server told us they would be switching out food options on there since they were seasonal. If you are a local or in the area do yourself a favor and check this place out you won't regret it. I'm looking forward to coming to place again whenever I get a chance to visit Orlando again. read more

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Great breakfast/brunch spot. It's a chain, they're literally everywhere, and the quality is consistently good at each one we've been to. This one near UCF was no exception. Bit of a wait, but we were there at 11 am on a Saturday, so it was expected. Food was fast & delish. read more

great breakfast spot ! the juices are delicious as fuck. i got the tri-fecta - it was good. the pancake seemed super interesting but lacked something i couldn't pin point. read more

First Watch - beer tumeriic drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I've always loved First Watch, but this is my first time at this location. I must admit it was hard to find in the map because it isn't actually on University Blvd. because it is facing a lesser known road. So frustrating because my GPS couldn't find one I. university so I had pick spots along the way to get close. Then I knew I could find it. All that to say, I was glad to finally arrive. The food was outstanding. The service was fast and friendly. The best part? We were able to linger over our meal without feeling rushed off. This is a great place to meet an old friend and catch up. read more

First Watch - Avocado toast with 2 fried eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Highly recommend!! Service was so nice! Food cooked fresh and came out pretty quick too. My family happened to sit outside because it was cold inside, but it was a nice open dining room. Found it interesting you could only cash out with the front host rather than server, but it was no issue. Everything was really perfect. read more

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Our sever Chris was fantastic and the food is always great! Would highly recommend coming to this location

After a Yelp Event, where I tried the new Autumn menu, I had to come get a full meal & bring my husband. After a little mix up with the wait list on Yelp was cleared up, we were seated right away. Our server came over immediately, introduced herself and got our drinks order. I had the wonderdul Huila, Colombia coffee and my husband got the Morning Meditation juice. This coffee is a strong brew, full bodied and flavorful. The juice is great, oj, tumeric, ginger and beet. Awesome. I ordered the mushroom frittata topped with herb cream cheese and arrugula. Amazing. It came with a warm ciabatta toast & a cup fresh fruit, pineapple, grapes & melon. This dish is so good, with the different flavors just blended beautifully. My husband ordered, scrambled eggs, chicken sausage patty, hash potatoes and a warm fluffy biscuit with fresh butter and strawberry jam on the side. The eggs he said tasted a bit weird but the patty and the biscuit were yummy. I ordered us a side of the million dollar bacon. Do yourself a favor and order a plate. Goodness, it is soooo good. The best combination of sweet with the maple syrup and that wonderful salty of applewood bacon! We will return many times over before this seasonal menu is over. read more

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Was excited to finally go to this restaurant without any wait, but I was quite disappointed. Server was good but glasses & plates were dirty. I mean they were not washed properly, it had crud stuck on. Yuck!!!! I ordered eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & I was so disappointed. I had to look for the salmon. They were not generous with the salmon portion & it was not good quality. Overly fishy tasting salmon with a reddish tinge. Not good at all. I would not recommend it. We also ordered for pancakes and half sandwich with salad and that was fine. I don't know what the long wait is all about to get a table here, will someone tell me if I am totally missing something? read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict with salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So I met up here with a couple of friends for breakfast one morning. It's really popular around these parts and their only real competition is Keke's. I went to Keke's last, so I decided to come here this time. We walk in and get seated promptly. We make pleasant conversation with our server and she makes a wonderful recommendation that both me and my friend take her up on. I order the Chicken Chimichurri Hash (Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes tossed in chimichurri sauce with all-natural chicken breast, Monterey Jack, house-roasted onions and kale. Served with whole grain artisan toast, all-natural preserves and fresh fruit). I also get a side item, due to the ridiculousness of it being four dollars for Million Dollar Bacon (Four slices of our signature hardwood smoked bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle). Everything about the hash was absolutely wonderful. The over easy egg I ordered oozed yolk over the really mild chimichurri and paired nicely with the moist chicken and the potatoes that were cooked all the way through. If you want a dish that's more authentically chimichurri, go with a more traditional hash. But, this dish was solid. The bacon was the epitome of everything bacon has become in our society recently. It was four slices of bacon that weren't super long or even super thick, but they were covered in spices that kicked my taste buds a little hard. The syrup was very welcome and balanced it all out. Word of warning, though, they came floppy. If you like your bacon super crispy, make sure you request it so. Overall, this was a really nice outing I had. I was happy ordering both of my things off of the seasonal menu. It makes me feel like I haven't even scratched the surface of their regular menu, which makes me want to come back. I recommend. Keke's is next. Or maybe even Flying Biscuit. Hmmm... read more

First Watch - Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Our experience is a little different as we ordered online and picked up, but it was amazing. First of all, the staff were so nice and you can tell when you walk in that it's a very warm and welcoming place. I got the Elevated Egg sandwich and added a sausage patty to it and it was delicious! The egg was cooked perfectly, it had a really good flavor. The bacon was also nice and crispy. The bread was also really good and still has some crisp from toasting it. The side potatoes were also delicious! 10/10 recommend! read more

We love the healthy options here for breakfast and fresh juices specifically the kale tonic. I've been here so many times but just found out that I still haven't given this place a review. If you love eggs benedict, you can definitely find it here. Their sausage and gravy was also really good. I've tried the pork belly from waterford location and it was really good but did not see it here. I know this place is more into healthy options but i think it wont hurt to have crispy fried chicken on the menu. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Super tasty food. Their million dollar bacon is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy, a must-have for any first timers. A bit of a higher price point than other good local diners, but a nice place if you have the budget. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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