9/25/16: This was our first time to this location. Positives: 1. Seated within 10mins of waiting. 2. Great service from waiter. It took 20-30 minutes to get our food after ordering and food came out cold. The cashier took care of the bill, which was a positive as that was not was I was going for just wanted to voice my concerns so management could improve. Thank You! I know this location just opened so willing to go back in a few months to give them another try. read more

I just had probably the worst service experience of 2020 and I eat out ALOT. AND...I felt discriminated against. I think it's important that companies be accountable for how their servers treat their guests and First watch needs to be held accountable. It took 12 minutes before we were spoken to and asked for water or coffee. My husband had to get up and go ask someone. Fine...when the server approached her table she said it's after the the holiday and I'm trying. Honestly she seemed tired and hungover and unconcerned. And I am in the service industry I send servers home when they have this energy. We tolerated our mediocre to horrible exchanges with her end her energy and when I asked her to hold on so she could take my sausages to be cooked all the way through she asked me "why are you so mad". Really??? I ask you to cook my food correctly and I'm mad. Nice try but these are classic racist things said to black women when they ask for things. It was offensive and classic racist rhetoric. Needless to say we asked for a manager and she attempted to fix it but really made excuses so we left. I think it's important to share these experiences because companies should no longer get away with employing people who treat certain customers disrespectful. Terrible experience. Won't be back again all because of this young blonde unprofessional server. Do better First Watch before terrible employees tarnish your strong reputation. I wish I knew her name so I could hold her personally accountable but for now I will call her Karen...ANDDD I have NEVER posted a review about race in the 5 years I have been on Yelp read more

Loved the food it was very good. The service was great as well. We will definitely be coming back. The pancakes were amazing and so was the veggie omelette we ordered. It's a bit busy on the weekends but well worth it. read more

I am writing this as I am sitting here at the restaurant. I was starving and wanted fresh breakfast food and all I can really say is, what a huge disappointment!!!!! I order just a simple plate and everything tasted as if it was out all day so disgusting. I was starving so I ate majority of it. I am not one to try to get a free meal but I will leave review on here and hope no one else gets such a disgusting meal. No one asked me either how my meal was or I would had told them the truth. Waitress just came and dropped off the bill. If you want breakfast food please go to the original first watch off of Thomas. They Have Better Food AND Better Service! Maybe it's my fault for coming in an hour before closing because obviously the chef doesn't care about the quality of his food! read more

I've been here twice with larger parties on Mother's Day and Memorial Day weekend and this location has been super accommodating. It can be difficult trying to go anywhere with 17 people but this location made it happen. My family loves the food and service!! I work in the food/service industry as well and know servicing 17 people can be stressful but Jojo, our server, did it with a smile. She is the absolute best! Thank you! read more

The food and waitresses were absolutely the best and we sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our visit and the staff all wore face masks properly. I enjoyed my breakfast immensely and the other two I was with felt the same way. read more

AWAYS enjoy their HOT and SPICY soup on a cool crispy day on the Scottsdale Waterfront District

We have come to this location once before, but now since we live nearby we decided to go here for breakfast. Our issue wasn't with the service as our server was quite nice. My partner got french toast and a side of turkey sausage, I got the chorizo omelette and a "fresh" muffin on the side. First off we were enjoying some coffee when an expo comes out asking who had the french toast, he was only carrying a single plate so we assumed it wasn't ours. About five minutes later several plates came out which were ours. My partner said that his french toast was cold as was the turkey sausage, and that the syrup was warm enough to warrant him eating it. After having a bite of the turkey sausage he decided not to eat the rest since it was cold as well and didn't want to get sick from it. My omelette on the other hand was piping hot, the plate looked decent with about a half teaspoon of sour cream and my omelette had almost no chorizo in it. I picked up my "fresh" muffin and it was cold as if it had been stored in a refrigerator to be kept fresh from a previous day. We were both a bit disappointed as we skipped our favorite restaurant to come here and try something new. Needless to say I don't think we will be coming back after the abysmal offering. 2-stars because we ate it, the potatoes were good and my plate was hot. read more

I live in an area that doesn't have First Watch. I used to live in Florida and eat First Watch all the time 16 years ago. What happened to the Turkey Dill? Lol. Maybe you got rid of it 13 years ago? Anyway... Service was great, place was clean, and my breakfast dish was fresh and tasty. My only disappointment was the pancake. It's pretty bad. It didn't taste good. But! Good news! You don't have to order the pancakes. Get the French Toast! I will be back the next time I'm in Phoenix! read more

Lunch. I have been here twice for lunch. Just had lunch there today and ordered the veggie burger which comes with red onion, tomato, and a basic guacamole on top plus a side salad or bowl of soup. I got the tomato basil soup. The veggie burger was really good and very filling. It was piled high with greens (not lettuce) and guacamole and I had to cut it in half (which is a good thing). The soup was great too. came with 2 packets of crackers (2 crackers each). As someone who normally doesn't like tomato soup I was impressed. I'm sure there is some cream (maybe sour cream) also mixed it. It had a good balance of tomato and basil flavor. The first time I was there I ordered more of a brunch and the sausage was very good and I enjoyed my meal, but, I remember wishing there was more food. I know, that's partly on me for my order and it being my first time there. This meal was several months ago so I can't get too detailed. Don't expect a diner, it takes a 40 minutes for lunch (without factoring in travel time) and I don't know if it's due to the popularity, the food quality taking longer to make, or the management. All in all, I recommend this place for some one looking for good quality food in a casual atmosphere. read more

The restaurant is so modern and clean looks great, the staff is totally welcoming and friendly!! The food omg the food is the best!!! Breakfast has hands down the best!! Must try read more

Fantastic place! Very friendly staff! Prompt service! We love the fact that they have the nutrition on there menu items! They have calories on every item on the menu! We also like the variety they have. If you want to go healthy you can. If you want to just eat whatever, you can! read more

Wonderful customer service and amazing food! I've been to this location twice and I can't wait to come back. I still taste the French Toast. One item I wish they offered are hash browns!!! I love hash browns so much lol but they're seasoned potatoes will suffice!!! read more

I come to this place every time I come to Phoenix. They have seating for any style of groups and outdoor seating as well. The atmosphere is friendly and has a good style to it. They have a variety of food on the menu that includes multiple breakfast items and lunch items. Not usually a long wait and good attentive staff that make sure you enjoy your time and meal. Pricing is reasonable for the amount and quality of the food you receive. read more

I visit the place weekly and just love the menu and staff. They are friendly, accommodating and feel like family. The menu has so many choices, many healthy ootions too, it is hard to select! Im pretty sure the patio is pet friendly though I have not participated. Ample parking in an active area. All in all a reasonably priced option for any breakfast situation. read more

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We have been to First Watch at 61 W. Thomas several times and have always enjoyed. We decided to try the one on Central because of the large patio. We were greeted by a friendly welcoming host and waited around 45 minutes for the table which was expected time-frame for a Sunday brunch. By the time we ordered, we were hungry. Husband had the Smoked Salmon Frittata and I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. When the food came, It was cold. Not just luke warm, but "cold." They had no problem sending it back to make it again and the second time around, my eggs came back raw. While waiting, we picked at Hubbie's Frittada which was very thin and served with one very small piece of toast and a tiny salad. The food was less than mediocre and I have to say, we both left unsatisfied. Dont waste your time. read more

I went to lunch here twice in a week with my coworkers. Because it was a holiday week, there wasn't any wait for a table both times. I have walked by during lunch where there is a pretty decent wait, so keep that in mind if you are on a time crunch. The first visit I had their "traditional" with scrambled eggs, bacon, seasoned potatoes extra crispy, and an english muffin. When the food arrived, it came with toast by mistake, but the server immediately brought out the english muffin, so no issue there. The staff has always been courteous and friendly. The eggs were good, light and fluffy, the bacon was nice and crispy, and the english muffin was what you would expect in an english muffin and came pre-buttered, so if you order one and don't want butter make sure to ask ahead of time. The potatoes were not super extra crispy, but again, that seems to be the case with most places. Even only slightly crispy, the potatoes were tasty. Overall I have had good consistent meals at this location since it opened. The second lunch I had the elevated egg sandwich. This is a simple goto sandwich I have had before. They were accommodating of my changes, which was no mayo, and for the egg to be over hard instead of over easy. This time the potatoes were extra crispy and were still delicious. A simple lunch that hit the spot before a long holiday weekend. The only real issue with First Watch is that it is pretty expensive for what you get, but it is still a nice treat for a lunch every now and again. read more

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Love first watch! Each time I'm in Phoenix (which is often), I check to see if I'm near one so I may have breakfast or minimally grab a fresh squeezed juice. The facilities are clean and welcoming. The staff is friendly. It is family friendly. My two year old son loves it!! He also has a great palette. Loves his veggies, waffles with maple syrup. I would like to see green waffles and other non/low carb gluten/vegan free items. That's a request I have most places now that I've had them in the Bay. read more

Chairs needed to be wiped off by us before sitting. After that, it wss an excellent experience for a Sunday brunch. The kid's half waffle was a hit. So were the pancakes with lemon curd and strawberries. My open-face chicken salad melt was the best I've ever tasted. Plus, I was even allowed to have the seasonal butternut squash soup as a side, instead of the soup of the day. No complaints from this happy and full family. read more

So many options one of my favorite places to read while enjoying an excellent meal. The food is always fresh and the coffee is always hot. I enjoy the millionaires bacon and their french toast is to die for. The coffee is probably the best around if your a coffee lover I highly recommend to try a cup. I have been a customer for years and this place is like my second home. Quick service and great food you cannot go wrong with a place like this. read more

The million dollar bacon and Floridian French toast was to die for. Would definitely order again and again! Freshness in every bite.

Always come here for brunch and never fails to satisfy. Pancakes and oatmeal are really tasty and all the others on the menu are great. I've tried different locations and are all consistently good. read more

Well after coming here for over the past few years this will most likely be our last visit. We have tried another location with same results...cold food. I just do not understand how when you get the food it is no longer hot. I feel the quality of their food has gone down hill. I wish they would let me make their chicken salad because it is not good at all. They would sell out everyday if they tried mine. Waited over 25 minutes for breakfast today and everything was cold; toast didnt even melt the butter. This is the 4th time our food has been cold. The server stated they would pick up our check but that is not the goal here. I just want hot breakfast food, with everything i ask for. The owners need to have a meeting because quality is certainly falling short. read more

Amazing breakfast. One of the best in Phoenix. It will be hard for us to choose between First Watch and Matt's Big Breakfast in the future. Don't leave without trying the "Million dollar bacon". The Huevos Rancheros were not to be missed, and the bean slaw with them was an unexpected bonus. Not bad grits either. Super way to start any day! read more

Food was great! Lots of ppl waiting, but we didn't wait long! I thought it was very good experience.

Super clean restaurant, love the decor and atmosphere. This used to be the Good Egg, and the remodeling was well done. I had the Millionaire's Bacon and organic coffee- and both were delicious! I will come back here again. Thumbs up! read more

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We just left First Watch and we are feeling good! We started off with Morning Meditation as our drink of choice. It was quite refreshing! I had the "Chickichanga" which was AMAZING. The chicken, chorizo, green chilies, and eggs were all cooked to perfection. They hooked it up wth the avocado inside the Chickichanga! At first, I was a LITTLE skeptical about the "Vera Cruz" sauce that they topped it with but I went for it and geeze! I'm happy I didn't change my mind. Plus, the sour cream on it was a perfect addition. It came with a side of seasoned potatoes (which were not dry at ALL) and fresh fruit as well. My honey got the "Frittata Rustica" and although at first he wasn't too happy with the size of the omelette he later admitted that it was the perfect portion. It didn't look like your "traditional" omelette but the presentation was beautiful and the taste just as great. We ended our meal with a freshly Baked Muffin of the Day which was: chocolate chip. Sooooo delicious! Our waiter was so attentive and kind. Our muffin ended up being on the house since he said our food took "a little longer than usual". :) Overall, our experience here was worth a two thumbs up. We will definitely be coming back here when we visit again. Our friends will also be hearing about this place! read more

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My breakfast was called the Morning Market Veg omelete that daughter claimed as a favorite with lots of fresh veggies. To me it was dry, flavorless and little filling. A waste of water is the carafe of water placed on each table. And the tasty jam is a miniscule teaspoon full, had to ask for another one. Have had great breakfasts here, but this was not one of them. read more

Great food! Great service! Fresh options definitely recommend this place!! Decent prices way better than Dennys or I hop!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I could give them ZERO stars. A group of us went in for lunch, around 11:45 or so. By 12:15, no meals had come out, so we began to ask questions. I ordered a half salad with romaine lettuce, tomatoes and eggs-three ingredients!, and tomato basil soup. Should have been an easy task, yes? Not for the folks at First Watch. Couldn't get a salad with 3 ingredients right! As the rude server bought out bags of the wrong food, I realize my hour for lunch is over and I've got to get back to work. I am starving. Thank you, First Watch for your horrible customer service, rude servers and overall awful experience. I'll never do that again. read more

I gave 2 stars because I was seated as soon as I walked in. Then it was as over, I waited what I thought was an acceptable amount out of time for my server to come and bring me coffee and water. Never happened, I guess they were all to busy discussing why there was nobody in the place, so I got up and left. I scrolled back through some of the other yelp reviews and discovered this is an ongoing issue, I guess they were right. read more

We had Breakfast here while waiting for my Mother-in-law to have surgery. Service was excellent very attentive waitress. The food came very quickly. Nice presentation done to perfection. The Coffee was very good, and I'm a coffee snob . I did not see any indication of the less than very good ratings. Perhaps just caught a bad day . I would recommend for the breakfast meal price was good value. read more

I'm am amazed at the service I got this time round the food looks great the waiter was so humble and beautifully kind I will definitely recommend to my friends and relatives now this experience has fixed my view on this restaurant as a unit I am highly satisfied read more

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Patio NO LONGER dog friendly- We walked there (since we live near by) for breakfast a lot and always brought our dog -- now only service dogs are permitted . . . even on the patio??? read more

Really miss the Good Egg. It's way to fancy of a breakfast. Didn't eat 3/4 of the items on my plate. It took 35 mins to get our food. Avocado was completely brown. When it was the Good Egg it was like eating a home cooked meal. Now I feel it was like eating at an upscale restaurant. Not impressed.... read more

Love coming to eat here when I visit Phoenix. Had the AB&J Waffle special and an Eggs Benedict. Both were very good. Typically have gone early in the morning, between 7/8am so it's never been too busy. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Great place to eat. I've tried a few of their breakfast platters and they've been great every time I go. I like that I can take my food to go! read more

Went here around 8:15 am breakfast for 2 it was very crowded we both ordered the trifecta our food came out cold and scrambled eggs were runny I also ordered a side of toast that never came we just wanted to leave the server comped our breakfast I don't know if they have new cooks or what the changes are but we may or may not come back and we really like 1st watch read more

Good breakfast spot. Good service and original offerrings. Think about greasy spoon without the grease.

I loved this place before and like it more than ever. Anna made it fun, great job thru the stress test. Our fussiest eater cleaned the plate. Thank you, read more