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    First Watch

    3.9 (368 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Eileen J.

    If you're craving a nice breakfast restaurant with just the perfect portions, First Watch is your place to go. But, depending on the day and time you go, just be prepared to wait a little bit. It will be worth it. We haven't been in a little while and there have been a few changes to the menu, but still delicious as always. We like to order the skillets but now they are called "hash" on the menu. Two eggs cooked the way you want over your protein or veggies of choice (only 2 selections now) and hash brown potatoes. Then don't forget the toast! Service can be a little slow but servers are working as fast as they can, and with a smile. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the price.

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    Ethan T.

    We had an excellent experience at this first watch location recently. Of course, we went on the busiest day a Sunday just after 12 noon. As you can imagine, it was exceedingly busy; however, the team at this location knows how to operate with calmness and friendliness, even under such busy conditions. I had the double bacon, Parmesan hash (seasonal item) and it was quite tasty and filling. My partners had the Belgian waffles and an egg omelette. I also had the tangerine dream, another seasonal item. Overall a good experience..

    Avocado toast w/ over easy eggs
    Jennifer M.

    Service was amazing! We've been to several First Watch locations and this was the best yet! Food was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is always casual and relaxing. Highly recommend the breakfast! I always get The Tradiitonal and hubby gets the Avocado Toast w/ over easy eggs.

    Bob's Red Mill Buttered Grits Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs
    Deena S.

    I am not someone who usually eats at a chain restaurant when traveling but First Watch is a quality restaurant that certainly never disappoints for breakfast or brunch no matter where you are. This time I got it to go and wanted to shout out how thoughtful the staff was to ensure I had an enjoyable service with my food even though I was not present. I got the biscuit with turkey sausage gravy, which is already a bonus point because most places do not offer non-pork options for a dish like this. You can see with my photo that took the time to put the gravy in a separate container so it didn't get all messy and over the other food items of the meal (eggs and breakfast potatoes). I also ordered a side of buttered grits. It was a bigger side than I anticipated so I was able to get two breakfast meals out of this order! Highly recommend eating here (to go or on site).

    Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash
    Tammie H.

    The food was amazing as always. Huge selection of options including drink options. We had the iced teas and I love the blackberry one.

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    Cassandra W.

    Very clean, organized and welcoming! Shout out to NOAH , our service extraordinaire. He was professional, very kind and knowledgeable. A great willingness to help in any way he could, answered our questions concerning the menu. Quickly brought our drinks to the table and then took our breakfast order. Noah didn't miss a beat. I was very impressed!! The food was delicious all around. Our group of 8 was well taken care of, and we hope Noah felt our love back. Great experience

    SoCal Breakfast Hash
    Greg H.

    It's been a while since I've been to a First Watch restaurant. This restaurant chain never ceases to amaze me with their high quality and consistency. It's almost unfair to label it as just another chain restaurant the same way I would categorize Seasons 52 or McCormick & Schmick's. I tried their new Pineapple Express which was out of this world. They also have boozy brunch cocktails like mimosas for people who need an "eye opener" (you know who you are!). The SoCal Breakfast Hash is something incredible. Think of a breakfast skillet fajita hybrid. It was more than enough for 2 meals which is great for the road. If you've never tried First Watch you are missing out on something epic. They even sell their own cookbook next to the entrance in case you want to try to recreate their stellar menu. 5 stars all the way throughout including service and ambiance.

    Charlene T.

    We decided to pick up breakfast while on vacation and eat at the resort.I over love the morning meditation even in a to go cup it's beautiful and taste good.you can go wrong with the Farmhouse Hash.I love eggs and avocados so it's a win win.

    Mizan R.

    Top tier breakfast brunch food in Orlando and i just realized it's a chain restaurant but the one i went to is perfection! Chickenchanga and the Floridian Pancakes were absolutely sensational full of wonderful flavors and everything tasted REAL farm raised and nothing chemically made! i loved it so much and didn't feel gross afterwards i felt incredible that's how you know that there is quality in the food the service was so kind and treated us with the nicest respect and the ambiance was loud but it's because everyone is enjoying company and the food! 10/10 A++ go here go now

    Jose P.

    I've been to several First Watch locations in Central Florida. This is their newest location. It is located in the shopping plaza on Kirkman and I-Drive. The place was packed, as expected. The food and service were on par with other locations I've visited. I could tell that they were a bit short staffed. Our server (bless her heart) was super busy, running all over the place. But her service and attention was still top notch. This will be my favorite location from now on, since it is much closer to my residence. I had the super delicious Shrimp and Grits, which is a seasonal offering that I hope stays permanent. It is my favorite dish there. My Son had the Hacienda Hash and said it was superb. We also shared and order of Biscuits and Gravy (you gotta have this) and an order of Million Dollar Bacon (will probably not get the bacon again. It is good, but too expensive for 4 slices of bacon) We devoured everything. No leftovers. That's how good everything was. By the way, if you sign up for their email rewards program, you'll get a free entree on your birthday, Heck yeah. I just got hungry as I was typing this!

    Parmesan Hash. I added the turkey sausage
    Kirsten B.

    We had a lovely brunch here again and as always the service and the food were great. I enjoy the freshly made drinks each visit. I tried their new seasonal breakfast dish which included potatoes & parmesan cheese. Delicious, especially with the egg on top.

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    4 years ago

    This location is our go to for breakfast or brunch. They always have excellent service and absolutely delicious food.

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    Food was great! Our waitress, Ashleigh was courteous and attentive. Nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

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    Excellent & Extraordinary service of ISABELLA & PRISCILLA, Very courteous & caring for customers, We're happy

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    Food was very good, everything was cooked as requested. Service was good. Waiting time was a little long!! Would go back.

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    Love the food and quality' . Great staff and location. I would deff Recommend for brunch with family

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    In a crowded day wasn't a good experience but I know in a quiet one we would have better

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    Excellent breakfast! This place is hiding under three stars. I'm giving five. Food is fresh and above average. Very good service.

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    @ The Diner - Chicken and Waffles

    @ The Diner

    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    2.9 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$

    The Diner is a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant near Universal Studios. It is known…read morefor its New York style comfort food and creative breakfast and brunch dishes. It is a family owned restaurant founded by New York natives who noticed a gap in Central Florida for high quality, authentic New York style diner food. The original location opened on Universal Boulevard in the Lake Cay area, near Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. The restaurant quickly became popular with both locals and vacationers looking for an alternative to the standard hotel breakfast buffet. Following the success of the Universal Boulevard location, the owners expanded to additional Central Florida locations, including Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips. The Diner has gained attention for its creative twists on classic comfort food. One of its signature dishes is the Bennyffle a combination of Eggs Benedict served over a waffle. The menu also features specialty cereal pancakes, including Fruity Pebbles and Oreo Crunch, along with classics such as chicken and waffles. In July 2026, the Universal Boulevard location even became the center of a viral national news story after a family of seven including children reportedly walked out on a $298.47 breakfast bill. The story highlighted how hard family businesses work and how an incident like this can affect them. I recently met up with a group of friends at The Diner for brunch. The Diner can get crowded, and they do not take reservations. I am grateful that one of my friends arrived very early to wait for a table for our group. The diner offers a selection of coffee drinks as well as alcoholic beverages, making it a festive spot for brunch. Since I had a long day ahead, I stuck with coffee and ordered the signature chicken and waffles. The combination was delicious. The crispy, savory fried chicken was the perfect partner to the soft, buttery waffles, while the warm, sweet maple syrup contrasted to the salty chicken. It was a very large portion and I really enjoyed my meal. The service was excellent, and the staff were very accommodating when we needed several separate checks. I loved my visit to The Diner, and the experience was made even better by sharing brunch with a great group of friends. Good food, friendly service, and even better company made for a memorable morning.

    (July 28) Where do…read moreyou go to meet up with a group of Yelpers who are all about food?! Well, that was my dilemma! After searching yelp for a breakfast/lunch place, The Diner seemed to hit the mark. They do not take reservations and your entire party must be present when your table is ready. I arrived early and put my name on the list so by the time everyone arrived, our table was ready! Heather was our server and she was amazing. She made our experience here easy & stress free. The 6 of us were able to chat, catch up, eat and drink in a timely manner. We were not rushed which is always a plus. I ordered the Belgium waffle with a scrambled egg & an ice mocha latte. Perfect amount of food for me. Ariel ordered the fried chicken and waffles which was huge. A few ordered the chicken Caesar wrap which looked very good. I would definitely go back the next time i am in town. *Prices are moderate *Plenty of parking in the lot ~ and that's all I have to say about that...

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    @ The Diner - Large, open dining area. Very clean

    Large, open dining area. Very clean

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    Keke's Breakfast Cafe

    Keke's Breakfast Cafe

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    4.6 miDr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Gluten-free friendly
    Casual dining

    Did an Uber Eats as I had a 50 percent off promotion. I ordered the chicken fajita omelette, banana…read morepecan waffles, and coffee. It came within an hour as the estimated provided. It was bagged nicely and well organized. The omelette was a generous sized portion with plenty of tender chicken, peppers, and cheese. There was salsa to add a bit of flavor, but it tasted that it was made in New York City (if you remember that commercial ;) ). The white toast was soft and buttery, and the potatoes were good. My mom enjoyed the banana pecan waffles, and I took a couple bites as well. It was sinfully sweet and enjoyable, especially the bananas. And I must say the coffee was so good, it was even better than the Juan Valdez coffee that I make at home. Since I didn't visit the restaurant, I can't comment on the atmosphere. But I believe the service is excellent because they nicely packed all items and kept it organized. I definitely need to take my family to this restaurant. Since the one in Metrowest closed, this is the closest one to us. I am glad the food is still excellent and the coffee keeps you peppy. This is definitely a great breakfast restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area. Overall: A

    Yum!!! Fresh off the plane and looking for something off the beaten path, this one fit the bill…read more A brunch spot that was delicious, had great service, was clean, and had the a.c. blasting. Portions were large providing leftovers, which I'm completely on board with. Prices were great! The variety of options were ideal for visitors. Food was served fast. Lastly, plenty of easy and free parking in the shared shopping center lot.

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    Keke's Breakfast Cafe
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    Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen

    4.2(210 reviews)
    2.5 miSouth Orange Blossom Trail / OBT
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    The new fall menu at JW Marriott's Grande Lakes Whisper Creek Farm Kitchen really shines…read more Showcasing fresh, locally sourced produce and thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes, the menu feels both elevated and comforting. The portions are generous, the ingredients are incredibly fresh, and there's a wonderful emphasis on the flavors of the season. Whether you're looking for a leisurely, high-end lunch or a memorable dinner, Whisper Creek is a beautiful choice. The farm-to-table approach, warm atmosphere, and attention to detail make this a standout dining experience at Grande Lakes. Definitely worth a visit this fall!

    We arrived around 8:15 p.m. and didn't leave until approximately 10:40 p.m. Despite being there for…read morenearly two and a half hours, our order consisted of two appetizers, an order of Brussel sprouts, two desserts, a bottle of spring water, and two virgin mojitos. For a simple meal for two people, the service was unreasonably slow throughout the evening. Our server, Svet, was polite and personable, but friendliness alone could not make up for the delays. The hummus appetizer was excellent and was easily the highlight of the meal. It was flavorful and served with pita, cucumbers, carrots, and red peppers. The food presentation overall was attractive and showed promise. The most serious issue occurred when my son ordered a refill of his virgin mojito and was served a drink containing alcohol. He immediately noticed something was wrong after taking a sip and handed it to me. I tasted it as well and confirmed that it contained alcohol. Serving alcohol in a child's drink is a significant mistake and should never happen. We also ordered the steak frites based on a recommendation and were told it was exceptional. Unfortunately, the steak was extremely tough and chewy, making it difficult to eat and far from what was described. Management apologized and removed the steak from the bill, but the combination of excessive wait times, the alcohol mix-up involving a minor, and the disappointing entrée left a poor overall impression.

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    Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' - Chef Art's Famous Fried Chicken

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    4.4(3.4k reviews)
    3.3 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    A lot of food and it is good quality. The service is amazing and Sherard was the best server!!…read moreDefinitely give it a try.

    This place was an amazing spot to eat at in Disney Springs and had some of the best food I ate…read moreduring my trip in Florida. 4.5/5 We came pretty late to the establishment after a long day at the theme parks. We were staying at a Holiday Inn near Disney Springs so we decided to come here for a late dinner. One of the best decisions made here. We did a late night walk through the shopping center and landed here around 9:50 pm. It was pretty late and we worried there would be no seats but we were seated promptly. The establishment was very ambient, cozy, and well furnished. I liked the warm, glowing atmosphere of the restaurant. The server was extremely polite and took our order quite soon. We were starving after a long day but the food came out in around 20ish minutes which wasn't too bad. The serving sizes were quite huge. We didn't expect this much food for two portions. For $34 per plate, the dishes were large and came with a large helping of sides. The fried chicken was extremely crispy and juicy. They originally wanted to serve the food quickly/more fresh so they served a chicken thigh to me after on a second plate. They also forgot my substitution of Mac n cheese for mash potatoes so I got a free helping of mash which was sweet. The pickled cucumber was light and fresh which tasted great with the heavier chicken. The potatoes were a little heavy and I wish came with gravy, but still delicious. I really loved the Mac n cheese and finished that up. The chicken steak was also delicious with the grits but a little too salty. Wish they added the grits to the side for me to dip as it became a little too much at times. It was better to eat it with a side of potatoes to balance the flavor. The broccolini was sautéed perfectly and delicious, could eat a whole plate of those alone. The biscuits weren't bad but tasted better eaten with the potatoes. The food was a little heavy but so so good. We had to take half of the food to our hotel and ate it the next day for dinner as it was way too much food for one meal. Even after microwaving it, the food was just as delicious and flavorful. We spent about $80 but had so much food leftover. An expensive dinner, but everything tasted amazing. Would definitely come back if I had the chance.

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    Thigh High Chicken Biscuits

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    Skillet Paillard WIth roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus

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    Highball & Harvest - H&H Baby Donuts

    Highball & Harvest

    4.4(552 reviews)
    2.6 miSouth Orange Blossom Trail / OBT
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    We came for the first time for magical dining last night and had an awesome experience. The…read morerestaurant is on the lower level of the Ritz and is much larger than we anticipated. It's a bit confusing because you have to walk past the bar area (with two pool tables) towards the back to find the host stand. While making my reservation, I opted for the semi-private dining room and we had almost the entire area to ourselves and were seated in an oversized comfy booth. Our server was very nice and made great recommendations. The food came out in a timely manner, was well presented, decent portions, and tasted great. We especially loved the Caesar tartare, lamb shank, apple pie, and cookies. The cookies were especially unique and they also added decorative chocolates to both with celebratory messages based on our reservation. No notes, we will be back!

    It's a great spot for cocktails and dinner down on the ground level of the Ritz! Warning that it…read morewas very cold (even for me) down there - it's nice that have blankets you can put over your legs. Service was excellent and we were the drinks (margs so good) and loved the IPAs. Ladies really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, and shrimp and grits! The smoked Iberico was weird and G instead share C awesome grits. I had the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection, very good and filling (couldn't finish it all). Great place to unwind after a long day

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    Inside restaurant

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    Parker House Rolls

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    Moma’s Cafe - Avocado Toast, Sausage Links & Lavender Butterfly Lemonade

    Moma’s Cafe

    4.3(221 reviews)
    3.0 miInternational Drive / I-Drive
    $$

    Yesterday morning, my family and I stopped by Moma's Cafe for breakfast after heading out of our…read moreAirbnb, and we're so glad we found this place! It was conveniently located nearby and turned out to be a wonderful breakfast stop. The atmosphere was cozy, welcoming, and relaxing, which was exactly what we needed in the morning. The staff gave us such a warm welcome and were very patient while we took our time looking through the menu and deciding what to order. For drinks, we ordered the 3 Mocha, a cappuccino, and a matcha latte, and everything tasted great. The mocha in particular was excellent, it had such a rich, naturally delicious flavor that it honestly didn't need any additional sweetness. For breakfast, we ordered the Breakfast Club, Avocado & Egg Salad Sandwich, and Mushroom Avocado & Vegan Sausage Breakfast Burrito. Everything was delicious, and the portions were excellent and very satisfying. There was a great variety of flavors across the dishes, and everyone at the table found something they really enjoyed. Overall, Moma's Cafe was a great breakfast experience from start to finish. Between the cozy atmosphere, welcoming staff, delicious drinks, and generous portions, it's definitely a place we would happily return to the next time we're in the area. A breakfast spot worth repeating!

    Well...I really wanted to try this place. I came in sat down and I was reviewing the menu when the…read morecashier announced to the whole restaurant that there are 11 tickets in the kitchen and it will take over an hour to get any hot food. The restaurant looked like it was only at half capacity (seating). The cashier was polite/friendly. It's sad to see a restaurant turn away customers. There were at least 8 parties that came and left because they didn't want to wait. I guess for a business that's a good problem to have. ‍ Giving three stars because the ambiance was nice, cashier seemed friendly, menu had a nice selection for brunch, speciality drinks/coffee. Next time I'm in town and try the food I can give additional two stars if the food is worth it.

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    Moma’s Cafe - Cute diner space.

    Cute diner space.

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