Disappointing visit to this normally great breakfast chain. We were table of seven and got seated immediately. After a few minutes waiter took our drink order. After 20 minutes waitress retook our drink order and finally food order. After 30 minutes we spoke to who we thought was manager who responded by saying they were short handed and it had only been 35 minutes. We then explained the original lost order. When food finally arrived it was 20 minutes from when the first person in our our party to the 7th person got their food. Everyone at our table mostly enjoyed the food. My chikichanga was spicy and very tasty. My wife got the BLT Eggs Benedict which she said was good but was served a little on the cold side. We look forward to our next visit being a much better experience. read more

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

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I took my sister in law here for Saturday brunch after a work out. This was her first time and they made a wonderful impression! The wait was about 30 minutes for a walk in around 11am. I ordered the million dollar bacon and was not disappointed. Such an amazing price and better than any candied bacon I've tried at fancy restaurants! I had the ham and gruyere omelet which was so creamy and filling after only eating half of the meal. My sister in law enjoyed the biscuits and gravy. I also had my favorite juice the "morning meditation" in mimosa form which was mind blowing. I will be returning with more people when we're in my neighborhood for breakfast. read more

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First Watch is definitely a staple, and in Waterford it's a way better alternative to the previous breakfast competitor (cough cough...Keke's). This past Sunday we came by for my mom's birthday, per usual food was delicious and our server Melodie was amazing! She was so sweet and helped us make decisions about the new items on the menu, given there is always something new and yummy to try. read more

First watch is my favorite breakfast place but I can't get one meal right, no matter when I visit. Just came on a Monday at 10 am, the server added pork and dairy allergies to our meal, everything came with butter and bacon instead of Turkey sausage. Walking out disappointed again Worst if all my morning meditation drink had a fly I realize my order has exceptions now and it's not the norm Hopefully one day I can enjoy a good meal with no issues. read more

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

It's too loud in here to have a conversation at normal volume which was extremely frustrating. Between the loud music, the clanging and banging from the kitchen, and the conversations all around, it was a terrible ambiance. The server also took a long time to even get our drinks in and never returned to check on us until our food arrived. We could've used a different creamer so we waited until the table next to us left to grab some flavors from their selection. Food was decent, but this location was not great. Also to note, I've tried several other occasions to dine here to be quoted a large wait time and ended up leaving. The First Watch location on University is better in a multitude of ways. read more

Love First Watch ! Any Day anytime. I love their Avocado Toast , pancakes , and their morning juices.

My friend got the French toast and really enjoyed it. I tried the carnitas breakfast tostadas and they were amazing. I didn't need to add any seasonings. It was a little busy when we got there on a Sunday, but only waited less than 10 mins. Server was very nice. Water tastes like unfiltered FL water, so I recommend adding some lemons to improve the flavor. The menu has lots of options. read more

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I come to this first watch location so often for breakfast and brunch on Sundays, and I have to say I like them very much. Food is good and the service is prompt and never really had any complain, I come in out in no time. Sundays are usually crowded but I used the app to get in line, and it goes very fast. I like their the Florida French toast, their waffles and their bacon. Recommended. read more

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Food was great! I got the French toast which was delicious and scrambled eggs with cheese. They put plenty of cheese. It was great! My boyfriend got the seasonal steak and eggs, hash, huge serving and great flavor. Eggs were perfect over easy and the steak and it was cooked to a perfect. Our server was Geyanna and she was the best server I have had in such a long time. Gave her honest opinions about the food, which is always helpful. Let me sample one of the seasonal drinks before I ordered and was very tentative and courteous. Restaurant inside was clean and homey feeling classic breakfast decor and no wait (it was a random Wednesday tho) only negative about this location is the parking is extremely limited. read more

Just had breakfast, and it was delicious. Tried the Italian omelet with grits and their arugula salad along with the house Bloody Mary. I did change to egg whites. Service was a bit slow but attentive. Usually I get the breakfast tacos and potatoes, they are great as well but this was a nice change. read more

I visited yesterday to pick up an order for someone, and was intrigued by how absolutely jam-packed the place was (there was no available indoor seating), and how delicious the food looked and smelled. The item I picked up was a Trifecta, which looked AMAZING and apparently is one of their most popular options. This morning I decided to order something small, so I went online and ordered an iced coffee, a blueberry muffin, and a kids' chocolate chip pancake with bacon and apple juice. It was ready quickly and the staff was super nice when I arrived to pick it up. The place has such a cool vibe and if I had more time, I would have been happy to sit outside and eat at one of the tables. Regardless, the kids's chocolate chip pancake was just the right size (a bit on the thin side but I didn't mind... the taste made up for it and I didn't want a large portion anyway), the bacon wasn't overly fried or greasy, and the blueberry muffin had a homemade touch. Also I LOVE a good iced coffee, and their iced coffee was pure joy. And that little cup of apple juice I received was so darling! The slogan made me smile ("Sippin' on sunshine") and brought out the inner child in my adult self. I'm super excited to find a new local haunt so I will definitely be back to try that million dollar bacon, chickichanga, sweet honey pecan salad, or one of those drinks from the juice bar. Morning meditation? Yes, please. read more

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Our go to breakfast and request our favorite server Tamra.. Seasonal fare always a goid choice and traditional ..sometimes try a different one to confuse our server.. our usual orders and knows what we like. read more

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

I like coming to First Watch. Hearty food, just a little on the pricey side. We ordered a trifecta with double eggs, bacon and pancake and it was $10. The cheese was an additional $1.79 on the eggs. I did like the carrot pecan pecan, definitely a seasonal thing. I had "The Works" omelette with bacon, sausage, ham, mushroom, tomato and onions, came with potatoes and side of toast $11. I enjoyed my order and had leftovers to take home. This place is always busy, great parking and great service. They also have a bar menu for bloody mary if wanted and juices. Also they have a bogo offer if you sign up for their rewards program. Definitely will check out again when I receive my coupon. read more

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Love this first watch and the food is always good. Workers are very nice. 10/10 would recommend to others read more

First Watch - Omelet, biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Hooray!!! A First Watch closer to home. Everything is new, the decoration is beautiful, the layout is organized and inviting and the service has been consistently great. I used to go to the First Watch on University Avenue, however, considering this one recently opened and it's closer to home, I've been able to visit it several times. Being able to "get in line" via their website is a huge convenience and something that they truly honor. Servers always go above and beyond and the food is always great-tasting, creative and a healthier alternative when compared to other brunch places. Five stars! read more

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Food is the best!!! Seems to have an abundance of UCF students working there. They are great, friendly and want to please. The place rocks...love it!!! read more

Yum yum yum. They have a great selection of salty breakfast foods options & juices! I had potatoes with sunny side up eggs and it was delicious. Shrimp & grits was delicious too! I do have to say their pancakes are not the best.. very thin. The wait is always lengthy on the weekend, I do recommend you put your self on the wait list online. read more

Oh my gosh, this place is awesome! We searched for a close by breakfast place afyer dropping off the kittens to get fixed. Had never heard of this one. A variety of both more traditional breakfasts and lots of really healthy alternatives, like lemon blueberry quinoa pancakes, for example. And when's the last time you had to get a to go box for breakfast? We both did! Then, and best of all, when we were almost hone, we saw there is on off Lee Vista, very close to home. Repeat visit coming!! read more

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When it first opened, I wasn't into the hype. Having eaten at a few other locations - the food didn't appeal to me. I learned that you really need to find the one or two menu items that really speak to you (and your stomach) and get them. I do also enjoy their seasonal menus depending on what's offered. Cost is a bit pricy but I haven't been let down on the food I enjoy. Kids get hot chocolate for free on the kids menu and definitely make use of the app to get yourself in line for a table to avoid a big wait. Only downside of this location is lack of parking. read more

First Watch - Egg white and turkey omelette with feta, spinach and tomatoes. Comes with tomato slices and two pieces of bread and preserves. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Love coming here for brunch with the family! The food is good, and my kids love the pancakes (which says everything because the pancakes are whole grain). My usual is the avocado toast, side of their potatoes, and of course an iced coffee. It can be pretty packed on weekends, join waitlist online ahead of time. The staff is always friendly and the ambiance is pretty chill. read more

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We ordered biscuits and gravy 15 minutes later he said they didn't have any My Son ordered three eggs because we're in a rush. We only gave us two couple minutes later. They brought the other one very nice inside and outside, but the service is horrible. So many restaurants in this location, I would never come here again. You guys really need to step up your gamer be more professional. For $50. Definitely was not worth it. read more

where do I even begin? The waiter took like 20 minutes just to come to our table and when she came she dropped the drink so she left again.We placed our orders in and it took the almost 2 hours to give us our food.I asked for scrambled eggs and they fave me an omelette and the million dollar potato looked nothing like the picture.We were a family of five and a family of six who came after us were able to get in first.The place was actually pretty cool and nice.And this place is racist these white people came in and sat next to us ordered a lot of things like us and got there food faster.this place is terrible and I would bot recommend. read more

Good. Food Bad: no silverware and dirty counter. Many times when I come the breakfast bar counter top has not been cleaned since the last customer. The server will only clean it and wipe it down if you ask. Many times they drop off the food but no silverware. If you ask they will give you silverware. Can management train the servers to drop off silverware if missing and clean the counter from the prior customer without having to ask? Seems like an easy fix. read more

Great food and service always! I love their chia pudding and oats. The atmosphere is always bustling and vibrant. read more

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

Yassssss. Firstly thank you Yelp and First Watch for picking me to be the recipient of this eggs-travaganza! We had a great experience. What did I get I got the Pesto Quinoa Pesto Bowl but with Eggs instead of Chicken, cause its breakfast time, need eggs! My eggs were nice and runny just like how I like it! It was a big plate of Quinoa! I am pretty sure the portion is too much. I really like the combination of everything, it was a bit oily though... not sure where the oil came from.... It would be nice is more veggies were added and the portions are more evened out... Less Quinoa, more veggies! THEY ALSO HAVE ALMOND MILK CREAMER! win! Environment Came here before for their opening and loved it! I like the concept of this and I recommend that all locations are changed like this. Great brunch vibe environment. Very open, loud and trendy. There is parking both in front of the store and behind the store. Could get crowded. I went at 11:30 and there were still a good amount of seating available! So that's a plus, everyone loves brunch time Niceness of the Staff The staff was super super nice. There were 6 of us and we were waiting for everyone to trickle in and she was so patient to in waiting for the team to arrive. Kept checking up on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you fort the recommendation on the quinoa bowl! Also loved that I was able to swap Chicken for Eggs. Dollar Everything is very reasonably priced. My bowl was $9 something. Very filling! Yes? Yup, If I am feeling brunch, this is a good place. I have yet to try alcohol with my brunch! #WendyWanders read more

I have mixed emotions about FW. I would say that the food is visually appealing and that they make good use of seasonal products, but the food is OK. I got to try several dishes. The egg omelette/fritatta was very synthetic-like, I don't remember if it mentioned egg beaters or low fat eggs, but that was what it looked like and tasted. It did have a good assortment of veggies though. The French toast was light also, not a lot of egg batter, but it had a lot of fresh fruits. And finally, the blueberry pancake was just meh... On the good side, some drink have healthy ingredients, although mixed with regular juice which means... a lot of sugar. Coffee is really good. read more

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Pro tip: First Watch (Mills) is on Uber Eats if you're in the 32803 zip code! The biggest deterrent for me going to basically any First Watch is the super long wait time. Most breakfast/brunch spots in Orlando actually all have this same problem but if you order on Uber Eats it makes everything SO much easier! Alternatively, you could also go in 1 hour before they close (which is 2:30pm) and it's usually a ghost town. You can't really go wrong with any breakfast or lunch item here. I usually get the AM superfoods bowl, farmhouse hash, the tri-fecta, the quinoa pesto bowl and the smoked salmon benedict. The only minor gripe is that they charge a little too much for the sides (bacon specifically) and for the french toast and waffles. Considering the inexpensive ingredients, waffles/pancakes go for $8 - $9. At least they're large servings... If you've gone to any other First Watch, you'll know what to expect here. The customer service has usually been pretty good and expect a long wait if you're trying to walk in for breakfast on the weekends. 4 stars for good food, service and accessibility on Uber Eats! read more

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First time to this location and to First Watch in general in a lonnnnnggg time. But I must say, they have a place in my heart after breakfast this past Sunday! The fiancee opted for the pork chop and grits and enjoyed it. The grits had a tad to much cheese. I had the salmon Benedict and not bad. We then tried the million dollar bacon and wow...yummy but two pieces will be my max next time. Our sever was great! Did I mention they had pumpkin creamer in for the season...oh yea! read more

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

A bar at First Watch?! If it weren't for the yummy and unique dishes, I would skip the food and just have a beverage-only breakfast. I came for a special event and did not see some of the dishes on the main menu, so I will be back on a regular day to see if my experience is any different. To be continued... read more

I'm so happy a First Watch opened even closer to where I live. With this location being new, everything looks fantastic. I will say this location looks a bit more updated and modern than other locations I've been to - there are definite design elements outside of typical breakfast restaurant. This location also has alcohol, which I haven't seen at the others! Hello brunch! I ordered the avocado toast, my favorite, and it didn't disappoint. I added butterflies sausage and it was cooked perfectly. The coffee was perfect and the table was chock full of French vanilla creamers! Since they're new, everyone was in training and their trainer would stand awkwardly behind the server while they were taking orders and talking to the tables. It makes sense, so they can observe and give guidance, it was just awkward. read more

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Four stars for the delicious food! Checked in online through the app, and had a 15 to 30 minute wait. I rolled up to the front of the restaurant and the parking was very disappointing. Unfortunately, there are very few spots in the front, you will have to drive to the back to find one. The restaurant is beautiful inside, nice and cool, and they have a nice little lounge area outside to wait. Unfortunately, I think that they will be bursting at the seams at some point. This is a very popular area, and this is a wonderful restaurant with great fresh food. I can see an issue at some point with wait timesAnd the lack of parking. The food did not disappoint though! I got the million dollar bacon, Floridian French toast, BACADO meal and a waffle kids meal. The service was very slow! It was almost like I could probably serve myself quicker! They brought out one of our meals without the potatoes and brought it where we were getting ready to receive our bill. That was horrible, but the food was so delicious! It would have been good to actually have the potatoes with our meal. The menu is very diverse, with something for everyone! You must try it, you will not be disappointed. However, please make sure that you check in through that app first so that you can cut your wait time. If you join the sun - E club, you can get a buy one get one for the first time! read more

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This place is amazing. From the service to the food everything was great. The drinks come out in small glass bottles which you pour yourself. Coffee is available as soon as you are seated and it's on the house! The million dollar bacon is a must have. Everything tasted fresh. Will definitely be coming back very soon! read more

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I have been eating here for a while and the portion size has recently dropped a ridiculous amount. I almost always get the Bacado omelette. You're now paying $13 for a micro omelette toast and some green not including tax and tip. I doubt there's even a full strip of bacon in it any more. There are several other breakfast places in the area where you can get double the food for much less money. Sadly, I will not be going back. read more

I am a serious fan of First Watch, I love so many things about them and what they do, food and community engagement here and abroad. This location is the closest to my house but I can rarely get in here and usually end up at the other location because this one serves alcohol and the wait is always crazy!! But on this wonderful Friday morning, which also happened to be my husbands birthday, we scored, no line, no wait and seated immediately. We were seated at a booth in the back, the first thing I noticed was the festive decor, the black board with the seasonal dishes and the wonderful wall of cast iron skillets, (I have a thing with cast iron skillets). Our server came by soon and took our drink orders. This is where the community work begins. The coffee served at First Watch is from Project Sunrise comes from a mountainous region in Colombia, owned and operated by women and the coffee is great. He also ordered a Morning Mediation juice, it is refreshing with a kick to get you going. I ordered the Elevated Egg sandwich served with a side of roasted potatoes. The brioche bun is soft and wonderful, the egg, perfectly runny and the bacon crisp and salty, the avocado was a little to tangy for me but the gruyere was amazing. I loved this sandwich.The potatoes are perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. By the way I dipped my potatoes in my husbands gravy, OMG!! My husband got the Biscuit and Turkey sausage gravy served with scrambled eggs and we got a side of Million Dollar Bacon which is always a must. My husband enjoyed his meal, he does not like onions and the potatoes had them but it was not so much that he could not see them and remove them. The gravy was the hit, it was sooo good. Needed just a little salt but that is just my Dominican tongue that always needs just a little more seasoning. The only issue arose when we were paying our check. From the Yelp event I had a $20 gift card and handed it along with my debit card but when given the slip to sign, my husband noticed it was for the full price on the check. I mentioned it to the cashier and she said she did not know where the card had come from and had set it on the side and had to call someone else to help who corrected the issue. I am still waiting for the transaction to complete in my bank to ensure I was not over charged. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at First Watch and we will return. read more

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Always a quality breakfast with cool buzzing atmosphere. Lots of variety to choose from read more

I come to first watch at least once a month for a brunch date with my sister and we usually pick this location. However, we only go to this location for proximity to where we live. I don't come to this one for the customer Service. I give 4 stars because every time our food is delicious, I don't give the last star because every time We have visited service has been lacking. On our most recent visit we got one touch in where the waitress got our drink and food order. Then we got our drinks and food at the same time.. so about 15/20 min no drinks and not even given the water that they always bring to your first. And then one last touch in for the bill. So overall not a great experience. However I will always keep coming because the kitchen doesn't disappoint! read more

First Watch - Cinnamon & choc. Chip pancakes with a side of eggs and bacon all for under $10! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Good food and good service. Unlike most weekends it's not busy for breakfast during the week.

This was an easy decision before heading out to run errands. I always enjoy eating here. This time for the first time we didn't have to wait to be seated. I guess we were early. Felt like I need something hearty so i order some biscuits, scrambled eggs, some roasted potatoes and some turkey sausage gravy on the side, in which I decided to pour over the roasted potatoes.Great Idea. The problem with that was that the roasted potatoes had onions on them and even though I love the flavor that onions add, I hate eating onions. Weird, yes I know. Of course I can't forget the beat thing to eat here, yes you guess it, the Million Dollar Bacon, because who doesn't like Four slices of hardwood smoked bacon baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle. I then preceded to wash it all down with a Morning Meditation (Orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet) Juice. Refreshing to say the least. Till next time read more

First Watch - Biscuits, Eggs Roasted Potatoes Turkey Sausage Gravy and Million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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First time at a First Watch, but this place is definitely my new favorite breakfast spot. Such a chill and casual vibe, but the menu items are so creative. Whoever is coming up with these dishes obviously knows food. As soon as I sat down and saw the menu, I knew I was gonna go a little overboard trying stuff. I immediately asked if we could move to a bigger table and our waitress Erica was more than accommodating. She was really great all throughout breakfast. First thing I got was the Bacado omelet. Bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese. Really tasty. Could have used a bit more cheese if I had to knit pick, but the brioche toast that came with it was so good it made up for it. Next, I got the farm stand breakfast tacos. 3 tortillas, stuffed with scrambled eggs, Cajun chicken, chorizo, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, topped with avocado and pico de gallo. Pretty awesome as well. Hard to ever go back to a measly Dunkin Donuts breakfast taco after that. The beans that came with it were super tasty as well. My girlfriend ordered the Florida French Toast and loved it. Said it wasn't as good as the stuffed French Toast we had from Keke's a couple of days ago, but still pretty amazing. The million dollar bacon was phenomenal. The brown sugar and maple glaze on them added a perfect amount of sweetness to the saltiness of the bacon. It had a nice little kick to it as well from the cayenne. As soon as my girlfriend and I tried it, our eyes lit up with happiness. The avocado toast is an absolute must-try. I will never get tired of avocado. Essentially it's just avocado on toast with some sunny side up eggs on the side, but the toast itself is so good, and they are very generous with the avocado. It's so freaking tasty! The star of my breakfast had to be the cornbread carnitas bowl. This dish is definitely what took my review to 5 stars. One of the best dishes I've ever had... period. It's something I'd think I could only find at an authentic Mexican restaurant. The carnitas were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Super juicy, and plenty of it. The beans were a perfect addition. The poached eggs added a really nice richness to the meat. The avocado, tomatoes and sour cream pulled the whole dish together. It was essentially a high quality taco bowl, but it was extraordinary. Oh, and it comes with two of the most buttery delicious pieces of cornbread you will ever have. Feels very homemade. Can't recommend this dish enough. I must admit, I felt a little ridiculous ordering so much food, but I assure you nothing was wasted. I downed everything. It was all so good. I could tell our waitress Erica was pretty amused at how much food I was ordering. As soon as I got my first taste, my shame went away. Everything was beyond what I expected. Very happy with my experience here. read more

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Brunch at its best. Good flavors, big taste, not terribly expensive. It's a popular spot. Go early or be prepared to WAIT. Multiple Locations but all tend to fill up frequently. read more