My wife and I stop by here on Monday, Labor Day. We were able to get into a virtual line via the Yelp app. We didn't have to wait long, about 20 minutes. We were seated, and our waiter brought us coffee, and water. We took a few minutes to review the menu. I had a heritage pork chop, with fried eggs and cheese grits. And absolutely delicious combination. My wife had fried eggs with avocado toast. I had a taste of avocado toast, it was absolutely fabulous. The day we went, the place was rocking, which does two things. It backs up the kitchen, but the food comes out hot and fresh. Our waiter kept our coffee cups in our water glasses full. Overall it was a very good experience, and I saw a lot of happy faces in the dining room. read more

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Overall not a great experience. We were in town to visit friends and on our way back to NC wanting to grab some breakfast before our 8 hour drive. We checked in online and notified the hostess shortly after who advised we would be texted once the table was available. After an hour waiting in the car with no text message we decided to go in to see how much longer the wait would be. To our demise the hostess could not find our name on the list. Fortunately she remembered my face and sat us next. Our server Tayler was very kind and professional. She also assisted my girlfriend with food allergy requests. Once we placed the order it took about another hour to get the food. Granted they were very busy. I ordered the salmon Benedict and an order of the million dollar bacon as my friend suggested we try it here. My GF ordered the Tri-Athlete. We also got kale tonic and morning meditation juices. The juices were delicious. Unfortunately that can't be said for the rest of the meal. First the million dollar bacon order did not come out and when I told the server she said "what bacon". Not ideal as we had already been here 2 hours at this point. I love eggs Benedict. It's usually my go to at breakfast places and make them regularly at home. I usually expect the eggs to be runny when cutting into them. Or at least that's what I think of when I think of a poached egg. The eggs here appeared poached at first glance but when you cut into them they had a hard boiled consistency and appearance. Did I also mention they were cold. The smoked salmon was tasty and the bread was soggy. My GF food also looked pretty sad. Also cold. The salsa she had on the side looked like either someone took 80% of it out or if someone grabbed the left over salsa from another table and put it on the plate. We immediately asked for boxes and the check at this point since we just wanted to leave and make our journey back home. The million dollar bacon finally made it out onto the table. Again cold and very sad looking. Four small thin pieces of bacon were presented on the middle of the table one of which was cracked in half as to emphasize our broken spirits at this point. Although the flavor was good, definitely not worth the $5 price tag. We were beyond done at this point and decided to leave. When the hostess asked how our experience was. I replied not great. I usually just say fine or good even if it wasn't but I just couldn't help myself in this case. She was very kind and apologized emphasizing that it's not usually this crazy. She was kind enough to offer us a coupon. I advised that we are from out of town and unlikely to be back so she used the coupon for this visit. Overall the staff was friendly, professional and had overall great attitude even in what appeared to be a never ending rush. However after having spent over 2 hours at this establishment and given cold food I would say the overall experience was disappointing to say the least. read more

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I had the traditional breakfast and I was overwhelmed at how delicious my entire meal tasted. The portions are very generous and you feel good afterwards. The whole wheat artisan toast is excellent. The oats and sunflower seeds in the crust are a nice touch. I had the cage free eggs scrambled, breakfast potatoes and sausage links. All were prepared perfectly. The presentation is beautiful. This is fine dining for brunch minus the formal attire. My meal was worth every penny for the high quality ingredients and phenomenal flavor. read more

Hi, so we came to this location, we LOVED it. Server was friendly she knew everything about the menu, she suggested the best sellers. We stayed after they we closed, kindly they allowed us to do so. Food was amazing. Do yourself a favor come to this place! Thanks. read more

First Watch has been on my list of places to try, as I pass by one all of the time, but have never stopped. My boyfriend and I decided to stop in for a late breakfast/early lunch this past Sunday. Unfortunately, I didn't see that you could join a wait list through Yelp prior to arriving, so our wait time ended up being about 25-30 minutes for a table. We ordered fairly quickly once we sat down since we were starving. I opted for a half cobb salad with a cup of chicken wild rice soup (their soup of the day) and my boyfriend got the farmhouse skillet hash. When our food came out, I received the wrong salad which had to be sent back and redone. My boyfriend's skillet hash was not very warm, and the poached eggs were overdone. He decided to keep his meal and just eat it as is because he was too hungry to wait. By the time my salad and soup came out correctly, my boyfriend had devoured the majority of his meal, so we mostly got to watch each other eat rather than eat together. However, I did enjoy my salad and soup once I finally received it. Our service was not the best. We didn't see out waiter very often, and when we did, he was zooming past our table and neglecting to see if we needed anything. My coke sat empty for at least 15 minutes with no refill, and empty/dirty cups remained on our table the entire meal. I will give him the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe it was because the restaurant was very busy, but I still wish the service could have been a bit better. I don't think I would particularly recommend First Watch to anyone for a breakfast or lunch option, nor do I think that I would return. read more

Totally worth the wait to dine at this hopping brunch spot! We dined here before an event at the Orlando Rep with some out of town friends. While I had heard bits and pieces about this establishment, I had yet to experience a meal here. First of all, it's cute! The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy, in fact, we had a larger table with 2 open seats and a single Guest joined us during the meal (after asking) and ended up making friends with our youngest son while reading his newspaper. 4 out of the 6 of us are on a restrictive diet and our server (wish I had his name) was beyond helpful in suggesting alternatives for us and making sure we had an enjoyable meal. We were able to replace the included bread options, with either extra salad with a light dressing or a cup of fruit. He took it a step further and got us only berries, as we are restricted on the fruit we can enjoy on a keto diet. Super helpful, and resulted in less waste. A total win for anyone on a Keto diet! Everything was fresh, tasty, and filling! I only wish we could have discovered First Watch sooner, as I'm sure we will make this a regular spot. read more

First Watch - Children's grilled cheese - subbed berries for the mixed fruit cup. - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Awesome menu... all high-quality ingredients. Large portions. Very clean. We were very, very happy with everything. Bottomless cup of coffee 2.99 and breakfast entrees just under $12. Mine was a seasonal special... pork carnitas omelette with avocado and all you would expect... it came with a side of black beans. Hubby got a chichichanga that included a side of the best whole wheat toast I've ever tasted. His also came with some fresh fruit on the side. read more

First Watch - Pork carnitas omelette - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I have been going to the First Watch in Maitland for many years.. so I was super excited when one popped up in my neighborhood! I always end up going here when it's super busy for brunch, but they seem to handle the crowd very well, and the staff is always very kind and helpful. (Also the coffee/water station in the front is clutch!) I went last Sunday morning, and had a very wonderful experience. Our server was very helpful, and attentive. The place was SUPER busy, but everyone seemed to be helping each other out, and like clockwork we sat for only about 5 minutes before getting seated. I ordered a breakfast sandwich - SO good, I ate it for 2 days! Also, the extreme bacon, or whatever it's called (sweet/pepper bacon) was SUPER good - highly recommend that. Great atmosphere, you can sit outside or inside if you want. I love the decor and style of the place - very clean. Their menu has some really great healthy options, variety of salads and sandwiches - love it all! read more

First Watch - Maybe not the best picture, but this maple bacon with pepper was too good. - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Amazing service when I was first greeted in! I recall it being the lovely mans first day, I asked the host for his name but unfortunately I have forgotten. The food was good. Healthy take on breakfast idea. If you've been to Keke's, think of this place like a more "healthy" alternative. read more

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Their avocado toast is a must-have. I know what you're thinking- such a basic bitch meal. But I promise you, it's the most addicting avocado toast ever! Drizzled with lemon and EVOO and paired up with two basted eggs, it's the perfect way to start your day. Especially your magical Disney day! read more

First Watch - Avocado toast with eggs - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ate here before we headed to Disney and it is such a cute place for brunch! The atmosphere is like a rustic barn vibe and the service was nice as well which is a plus in my book! I got a sausage egg scdanbke that was a huge portion for just me! It also came with a side of fruit melody and toast with jelly. Bf got the cured salmon eggs Benedict that actually was a tad on salty side, but it was good. Also came with a mixed green salad. All in all very cute place to eat and food is great! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place - be aware the do not do Lunch or dinner - First watch is great for a brunch on the weekend. I usually order online and pick up to avoid the long wait times on the weekends. read more

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The food was great .. I live in Reno and we don't have a first watch so I made sure to visit twice while on vacation!! My go to is the trifecta .... I got the waffle one time and pancake the next and it was awesome I just say... read more

Our server Bobbi was really sweet and nice to talk to! The food was good! And the coffee was fresh along with many creamer options unlike most places! read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast and omelette - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We Waited 40 mins over the weekend for a table but worth the wait. They'll text you when your table is ready. They have seating outside about 4 tables or inside. All the meals are priced under $11. Kids meals under $6 and come with a drink. I highly recommend ordering from the seasonal menu. I ordered a chicken and potatoes skillet from the seasonal menu with chimichurri sauce and it was very well seasoned. My last visit I used a coupon for a free breakfast that I got for my birthday. You get it when you sign up online for their breakfast club. Food is fresh and healthier options available. The french toast is my favorite from the regular menu. read more

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I've been going to First Watch for years, since my track team in high school would pop in for a group breakfast before heading to a meet. All these years and I've never got tired of their traditional breakfast with specialty options and individual flare. Blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes are still my fave! read more

First Watch - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I absolute love, love, love First Watch. It's my go to place for breakfast/brunch. No where else can compare. This new location, makes my love for First Watch even more because they have an alcohol bar. I've been to this location twice since it's been opened and I've try many different things, as I went with friends and we ordered to share. Okay, so the Billion Dollar Bacon here is like $4 for like 4 strips of bacon, and really, you're probably wondering to yourself, but is it worth it..? YES, definitely! It's made perfectly. The bacon isn't too soft and it's not to crispy to where it breaks and crunches as you bite. The flavor is so sweet with a maple syrup flavor, yet perfectly salted. Everything that is served here is delicious. I love trying new items when I come in. But my all time favorite would have to be the Quinoa, I substitute the sausage for the chicken and it so good. Staff: These are the most amazing group of staff I've encountered. Not to mention that they're probably all college students. It's hard working in food service, especially when brunch is such a big deal on the weekends and everyone is piling in to eat. But all of the staff handled the busy rush perfectly, and with so much energy and ease. Everyone was so friendly and they made sure we got our orders and that everything was how we wanted. read more

Amazing food and environment. Serve e quality was higher than expected. Food fresh and

Love this breakfast place. It's got a nice modern look while still being cozy. Expect to wait if you go on a weekend--we went on Saturday morning around 10 and waited about 15 minutes. They focus on freshness and you could tell by the way the food looks and is presented in the menu. Food was delicious (see pics). My only complaint would be that I didn't get what I ordered but didn't notice until I started eating but didn't bother telling the server. The server had actually gotten my order right (farmhouse skillet hash) but I had managed to get the Parma skillet. I didn't notice because all I could see on top was the eggs and cheese. It was still delicious though so can't complain too much. A great experience otherwise. read more

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What's not to love about vodka at 7:30am during the weekdays. The breakfast menu was very decent and the wait staff friendly. Unfortunately no free refills on the Morning Glory, lol read more

Great food, great atmosphere, especially with great friends. I highly recommend the avocado toast and the French toast. The food here is down right delicious. Don't expect to just walk in, you may have to wait but it's worth it! read more

I couldn't say enough about how bad the service is in this window. The food is ok but you are paying like it's better than a greasy diner. Sorry don't mean to offend diners they actually have food that is good. I could have done without the manager clapping and yelling read more

15 min wait to be seated 5 min before a server brings water or acknowledges you 35+ minutes and still waiting for the waitress to return at all much less no food yet... How long should you wait before just leaving? read more

Do not order this place for to-go or DoorDash. I had a horrible experience. They said my food would be ready in 20-25 min and it ended up taking an hour. Finally I watch them bring a bag with no name on it and just place it up front. Nobody knew what was in there or who it was for. Finally I ask them who's bag it is and they didnt have a clue. It ended up being my food..... I grabbed it and walked out. Horrible experience. Horribly managed. Thanks for the free food! read more

I came to First Watch early Monday morning after yoga. It wasn't too busy (probably because it was 7am) which was good because we were seated and served right away. I would consider myself a brunch enthusiast, if there's good food and refreshing mimosas I'm there. However, on this particular morning I was looking for something more on the healthy side. I was very happy to see that First Watch has a section on their menu labeled "The Healthier Side". My friend and I both got the kale tonic and avocado toast and split an order of the million dollar bacon (yes I know, not very healthy) and let me tell you, everything was so yummy! I'm one of those rare breeds who really doesn't like avocados, however, the avocado toast was delicious and very satisfying. The kale tonic has no added sugars and was very refreshing. The million dollar bacon was named very well, it's four slices of bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne, and a maple syrup drizzle. So. Dang. Good. The service was okay, felt kind of rushed. The server gave us our tab before asking us if there was anything else we needed. Which was fine because I totally understand that breakfast places like First Watch have a high turnover. Decor is simple and cute. Can't wait to go back! read more

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First watch never disappoints! I've tried several of their options and a few of their drinks and everything is always amazing! Their service is always great and the atmosphere is a step above your typical breakfast cafe. Would highly recommend. Great prices also and they are generous with their portions. read more

The food here was absolutely excellent, however the biggest reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because the service was not so great and our food took a really long time to come out. It's a pretty popular spot and you can add your name to the line online which is nice, but if not it's a pretty long wait time. My cinnamon chip pancake was super delicious, however it only came with one which was a little disappointing. It also came with two eggs and a few pieces of bacon, but it didn't leave me quite as full as I imagined. My food was not super hot when it came out, it took very long to come out. read more

First Watch - From their seasonal menu - Carnitas Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I heard great things about First Watch so my wife and I tried it for the first time. The place was packed and we were seated quickly. It was 10 minutes before we were greeted by a waiter. Then another 5 minutes later to get coffee. The service was slow and horrible. The food was just ok nothing to rave about. We had to wait another 20 minutes for the waiter to come around and asked him for the food. It was 30 minutes to get our food. My wife had the French toast that was dry on the inside. It was as if the just did a quick dip in the egg batter not a soak. I had some pulled pork that was a special and it was not the best. If this is how All the First Watches are I won't go back read more

This place has hit the trifecta Great quality food. Amazing wait staff and so clean. Having the fritata rustica. Yummmm. Not to mention there delicious pepper candied bacon. So great read more

Been to several of these and never disappointed. Sometimes there is a wait to be seated but honestly it isn't that busy at the right times and the food is amazing every time. I'm a big fan of always trying something different, and this place has a lot of healthy options and they all are very tasty. Would recommend their power drinks are fantastic too. read more

I came here for breakfast. Not too crowded. I ordered the Parma Hash. It was my favorite breakfast dish. Not too overloaded and filling enough. I have been to this location several times. I never have a bad experience here because the staff are wonderful. Even waiting did not take long. They tend to have healthier, more natural breakfast compared to Peach Valley. read more

First Watch - Parma Hash - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Fresh & delicious but not fast but worth the wait...eggs Benedict rule! Salads are huge & the deserts are homemade love

Went in for a quick bite and coffee. Oatmeal came with half rotten bananas. I pulled them from the oatmeal and placed them on a side dish. The waitress came and snapped up the plate without asking if everything was ok. I said "those bananas are nasty." She said "I'm throwing them away." I got up, paid, and left. First, the person putting the bananas on the plate, simply didn't care about quality. Second, it's obvious the waitress was having a bad day, and wanted me to be a part of her misery. I've been to this FW before and have never had such a terrible experience. I'll chalk it up to them being sleepy but I paid $13 and expect more. read more

You won't be disappointed when it comes down to a good traditional and healthy breakfast with a fancy twist on a variety of healthy juices to hearty dishes and cocktail. read more

I always come to this restaurant and usually order to go and never had complaints but really? Put a dirty napkin in my food and a black burnt thing on my sandwhich is completely unsanitary and gross read more

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So this is how First Watch cares. The coffee craft is apparently NOT cleaned between customers. This is how it was served to me. Someone needs to tell First Watch there's still a pandemic and when I visit I would assume I'm not getting items that have been touched and handled by other customers. SAD. read more

First Watch - Old coffee on outside of craft from previous customer. Apparently was not cleaned. - Cafes Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Sunday brunch is most important meal of the week. That's why I trust the good people at first watch on Mills in Orlando. We were celebrating a birthday weekend with friends and we were a picky group. The entire staff at first watch handled our party professionally and accurately. Our food was ideal and our experience was a real pleasure. read more

I'm very mad at myself for not coming to First Watch earlier. To summarize, everything was amazing. I don't see myself favoring any other breakfast places aside from this one for a while. Alex and I came in a couple ago around 1 or 1:30 for some late breakfast. They had steady business at the time, most tables were full but I nor anybody else after us had to wait for a table. As we sat down, we were immediately greeted by our server and she offered us some coffee. Let me tell you. That was some of the BEST darn coffee I've had in a very long time. It was bold and smooth and delicious. I'm obsessed. Alex got the turkey sausage biscuits and gravy. I was unsure of what to get, but I narrowed it down to a skillet hash, which they have 3 different kinds of. The two I was looking at was the farmhouse (bacon, avocado, onion, tomato, cheddar, Monterey Jack) and the market hash (mushroom, zucchini, shallots, peppers, spinach, mozzarella, and goat cheese. My server helped me out with deciding and told me to get the farmhouse and change the cheese to the goat cheese. It comes atop potatoes and two eggs any style, and I chose over easy, with toast. We also shared a bowl of tomato bisque soup. The soup came out first and it was sooooo good. It was very warm and left a nice feeling in my belly. We waited about 15-20 mins for the rest of our food. But it was so worth the wait. My skillet came out BOMB. The goat cheese with the toppings from the farmhouse skillet? YES. It was fantastic. The goat cheese had such a bold flavor and I was just so happy. Alex's biscuits were warm and fluffy and the turkey flavor really came through. The potatoes were crispy but needed a tad bit more salt. But we're still very good! The service was consistently good and our server was very attentive. I did see a few tables staying dirty and cluttered with plates for quite a while and I also watched a family get seated at a table that definitely should have gotten a sweep up or vacuum before getting seated at again. Overall though, we had a good experience. There's no wonder my friends are so impressed and kept telling me to go! I'm so glad I finally did! read more

Great food and awesome staff! Alyssa was our server and she couldn't have been nicer. Our toddler was being super fussy and she went above and beyond to help keep him entertained. read more

Hidden gem love this place for breakfast or brunch! Great food excellent service! Also the pineapple drink with coconut water is so good read more

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