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    First Watch

    4.1 (314 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    John F.

    This place was packed at 9 am! I also appreciate the whole pot of tasty coffee. I got the healthy turkey omelet, and it had great flavor. I was not loving the deli turkey, but the flavor was great! I've always had good meals here, and the experience today was no different. Make sure to get yourself on the waitlist - the line was long!

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    Stacey B.

    We wavered on joining the wait list when he told us it would be 30 minutes on a busy Sunday morning but decided to make the best of it and sit outside on a bench to enjoy the morning. So glad we did because our table was ready in 15 minutes! Beautiful! Do yourself a favor and try the Farm Stand Breakfast tacos with a refreshing Kale and Apple Tonic to go with it. These were three very, very tasty tacos and the side cup of black beans was not overly seasoned at all which was so enjoyable. We are always amazed by how busy this place is and yet how fantastic the service is. Their training program must be truly great. Thanks for another fantastic meal team.

    Fabian G.

    It's a cute little place. The workers are very nice. It's very clean inside. The food is great. My first time at First Watch was earlier this month and I already came back a second time. I can't wait to go back again in the future to try different items on the menu

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    Joshua P.

    Cute & clean & vibrant! incredibly extensive menu as well as seasonal offerings... Attention to detail you can tell is very important with the food and how it presented. A little disappointed the service was a bit lackluster and also... the Florentine eggs Benedict - only came with about a tablespoon of hollandaise sauce... It was good but not enough & was surprised I had to add salt to the guacamole... But a repeat place for sure!

    This is the breakfast bowl with sausage and I added chicken. AMAZING
    Stephenie D.

    WOW. I'm so in awe of this location. I have been to 3 other locations that are nice. This location is above and beyond my expectations. From the friendliness of the hostess. To my waitress Megan. She was on top of every detail. My drink never went dry and it was service with a smile from the start. I ordered the same meal I always get at each location but I was given options that I was never asked at the others. When my food can to the table the presentation was breathtaking in comparison to the others where it's already mixed up and you have to fork through the food to see the ingredients. I spoke with the manager because I didn't want this kind of service to go unrecognized. First Watch Pittsburgh if I could give 10 starts that what you would have received. Thank you for making my day and it's only 10:30am.

    Avocado chopped salad
    David T.

    Ordered an avocado chopped salad. The salad was flavorful and certainly plentiful. Why do these chain places insist on serving non-Heinz ketchup in Pittsburgh?

    Lauren W.

    Service was fast and friendly, though not super attentive, portions were a nice size. Omelettes were fresh and tasty. Million dollar bacon was perfection. Cinnamon roll was dry (tasted baked from frozen, but homemade) but overall good. They ran out of cinnamon chips for pancakes by 11:30 am which was disappointing because boy oh boy did they sound delightful. Overall, the experience was a decent one. Menu variety and number of great flavors continue to stand out for me here, even if something is rarely the best I've had. Not a bad choice for a solid breakfast or brunch.

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    David J.

    While we almost never eat breakfast at a restaurant when we're home, circumstances required that today. First Watch was the best fit geographically, so we entered the overflowing place. It was hectic and packed, but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. Service was breakfasty, quick and efficient, due largely to the limited menu choices and lack of alcohol. We ordered the classic eggs Benedict, with potatoes for me. The eggs were a little disappointing, not really classic, with chipped ham instead of Canadian bacon. The sauce was wimpy too. The potatoes were good. Obviously others like this place, but I think it's nothing special and not really worth the $50 for breakfast for 2.

    Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl and Million Dollar Bacon
    Ada T.

    I absolutely love coming here. Their coffee is so much better than the other breakfast restaurants in the area and their bacon is addicting! I tried their crab omelet on their summer menu. They have a decent amount of crab with veggies. The potatoes were perfectly prepared. No complaints here! I usually come here when they first open and service is always excellent. They also have an outdoor area with a few tables.

    Tacos
    Hadley Z.

    For a franchise/corporate owned restaurant, eating here exceeded expectations. They have a fun menu with rotating specials. The breakfast tacos were great. Our server was attentive. The prices are a little high for what it is. We sat at the outdoor patio which was quaint. Overall, I would recommend First Watch to others looking for a hip but casual brunch spot.

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    Steven H.

    This is a great option for fresh and healthy (if you choose) brunch items. I came with a group of 4 on a Sunday, and the crowd/wait was extensive. I checked in online ahead of time, and the system estimated a wait of 1 and 1/2 hours. We got there a bit early, but still had to wait beyond the estimated time. Once we got seated, the wait was behind us and we were greeted with delicious food and excellent service. I ordered the chickichanga, directly bypassing the many healthy options on the menu. It was definitely worth every calorie! However, my dad is on a keto diet and he had no problems finding something suitable on the menu. They even customized one of the menu items to make it keto friendly for him. To drink, I ordered the morning meditation, which was a beautiful looking drink and tasted just as good. Everyone at our table was satisfied with their food and drinks. Our server was friendly and accommodating, keeping everyone's drinks full and making sure we were all happy. Despite being a chain, this is an excellent establishment that seems to really care about providing good food and good service.

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    6 years ago

    Million Dollar Bacon is incredible. The only reaSon they didn't get 5 stars is they ran out of the soup of the day. Great atmosphere.

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    9 years ago

    FANTASTIC menu. Everything was fresh and well-made. Perfect portions and reasonable pricing. Went to the new Market District location.

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    Not sure about all of the hype, the food is good but just as good as other brunch locations.

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    7 years ago

    Best breakfast place in North Hills. Period. Love it. Food excellent. Staff great. Yelp making me add more so blah blah blah blahh

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    Consistently tasty menu offerings, friendly service and to-die-for avocado toast. Happy to have the calorie counts posted on the menu.

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    9 years ago

    Tasty breakfast and lunches. Nice thing, especially if you want things a little different than everybody else does them.

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    avocado toast and watermelon wake me up are my favorite things to order!!! very refreshing

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    Outstanding menu and service. The avocado toast is a must try! Get there early because they close by 2:30pm.

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    Oh. My. Gosh. Smashed Waffles is giving FULL on (brunch any…read moreday of the week) energy! We tried: Cereal Thriller Quilted Pig OG Happy Go Lucky Smashed Browns (get the sweet & spicy sauces on the side & mix them together.) ya welcome! Troublemaker (with cold foam) Honey Buns (with cold foam) And listen... everything was amazing but if I had to pick (which I don't want to, but if I had to...) #1 Happy Go Lucky #2 Cereal Thriller (If you want to be a big back like me,try them both together. Thank me later! ) What really made the experience even better than just having great waffles, was the people. General Manager Sharon and Assistant Manager Kelsey were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed excited to help. The owner Len was EXTREMELY responsive to my email & text inquiries (which honestly is rare these days.) As a small business owner myself, I notice and appreciate that kind of effort immediately!! This place is absolutely underrated. Between the amazing staff, the aesthetic Instagram/TikTok worthy storefront, and food & drinks that are ACTUALLY delicious (because sometimes places only nail one or the other ), they've got the full package! Plenty of seating inside & out. clean bathrooms, self-service kiosks but they also have a register if you are lazy like me. Parking can be a little challenging, but there are several nearby garages that make it manageable. 10/10 experience. So grateful we got the chance to try smashed waffles. Pittsburgh needed this spot.

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    Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea here. The decor is so sweet and charming and the service is…read moreattentive. I really enjoyed the selection of teas (we tried several) as well as the food. Everything from the sandwiches to the scones to the sweets were tasty. They weren't the fanciest I've experienced at afternoon tea but they were good! That being said, they advertise it as high tea which is NOT correct. That's an entirely different thing (more of a supper) and is not interchangeable with "afternoon tea." What they have here is afternoon tea and I wish they would advertise it as such. Aside from that pet peeve of mine, using the wrong terminology, it's a nice spot and I would recommend it if you're in the area.

    What an incredible experience! We booked a high tea for 12pm, and we brought our infant daughter…read more They were beyond accommodating and welcoming to us! Excellent service in a cozy inn. You get a perfect 19th century setting, which makes for the perfect ambiance. For the tea, I had green tea and hot cinnamon, and both were excellent! The cinnamon takes the cake for best tea with excellent flavor, especially with the hints or orange. Our food was delectable. The pimento cheese sandwich and crostini were fantastic. The chicken salad stuffed gouger was divine. The scones were the best I've had. Crunchy on the outside, while warm and fluffy in the middle. I could have eaten ten of the cinnamon scones. Excellent cheesecake and cream puff. The star of the show was chocolate mousse on a pecan crust. Just yum!!! Phenomenal service, tea, and food made for a wonderful afternoon high tea!! We will be back.

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