First visit was very impressed! Parking was nearly full but still tables available and were seated with no wait. Had some good seasonal breakfast options. Eggs used are cage free with the option of egg substitute add no additional cost! Ordered coffee was my own small pot that remains at table as well as water bottle. Both of our breakfasts were as ordered, quickly made, and delicious to the last bite. Sorry no pics. Most meals priced $8-$12. Portions are good and filling. Can eat breakfast or lunch at anytime. If you read this early enough, they will be opened New Year's Day morning! read more

Had brunch there that included the Avocado toast and waffle. The Avocado came with some plastic string mixed in but the toast was thickly cut and perfectly toasted. Came with a side of eggs that were on the small side but enjoyed. The guest had a waffle and side of bacon. They enjoyed every bite and would get it again the next time. Service was prompt and there was plenty of room between tables so you didn't feel squeezed in. Only because the plastic did the rating drop. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Five stars! Best of the Best! Amazing and special breakfast foods, fantastic service (thanks Elizabeth) and even a selection of newspapers and help yourself coffee if you are waiting (we were greeted warmly and seated immediately). We loved the banana granola crunch pancake, maybe the best ever. I'm going for two next time! First Watch is a relatively new brunch chain which my wife REALLY enjoyed over in Philly last month. We also checked out their location on 50 West in Bridgeville and it was terrific as well. This is our new favorite brunch spot in all of Pittsburgh (sorry Square Cafe, First Watch has left you in the dust for us). read more

Kind of a yuppie place, not really my thing. My wife likes it, I prefer others. I have a hard time finding anything on the menu that suits my taste. read more

Decent spot for a traditional breakfast. Scrambled eggs were fluffy. Bacon was extra crispy (just the way I like it) The seasoned potatoes were on the dry side and not piping hot. The server told me the toast would be dry and it came out buttered with only enough jam for half a slice. Average service. It took over 5 minutes for a server to come by and say hello. read more

First Watch - Traditional breakfast was average - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I always go to First Watch when I want a really good breakfast, especially a healthy one. I love the large menu and the seasonal items. They have great omelettes, potatoes, bacon, greens, and artisan bread. And of course the pancakes and waffles are delicious too. I also love that they leave a whole pot of coffee at the table to enjoy at your leisure. Just an overall excellent experience every time. read more

They offer a lot of yummy healthy options on the menu. If you are looking to start the new year in a health kick, this would be a great place to start! read more

Worth Noting: Breakfast, Brunch, and lunch only - but tons of great options. Closes at 2:30. Atmosphere: Rustic Vibe. Good lighting. Porch with a garage door that seems that it will open in warm weather. There were many different sized tables to accommodate many party types. Cozy. I noticed a ton of electrical outlets, so if you plan on doing work at this place Ease of Entry: They utilize NoWait, but there was literally...no wait. I think it was because of today being Parade Day and people were in the city. The parking lot is very small, so even though there were many open tables, there were only two available parking spots. Service: As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by two different staff, one of which seemed to be the manager. We were seated right away, food came quickly. The waitress was attentive. We were checked-in on by at least two other staff. I couldn't have asked for better service at a brunch restaurant. Food: My wife chose the Floridian French Toast. It was a very thick brioche with wheat germ (which always throw me off...why the hell would they name it that...who every "they" is...I assume ties to a shortened version of germination but let's get creative...haha) and powdered cinnamon sugar - topped with strawberries, bananas, and kiwi. It was very well prepared and presented. The flavors and textures were perfect, as expected. I had the Chickichanga. I was pretty excited because I've never had breakfast style chimichanga. It consisted of eggs, chicken, chorizo, chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado...wrapped up in a tortilla. It was topped with some sort of delicious sauce and sour cream. It came with a fruit cup and seasoned potatoes. The potatoes themselves was worth it. I'm not going to try to describe the taste of the chickichanga, but it is definitely worth getting. Drink: Water served in a glass milk jug. I ordered a fresh juice - Kale Tonic - very tasty. There were two other juices and had a very hard time choosing what to go with, but I was very satisfied with this. Value: Our total meal came to around $25. It was a great deal for the quality of the food, service and overall experience. Summary: We will be returning again. I don't know how frequently due to the limited hours and we rarely go for lunch or breakfast on the weekends. I could see this place having issues down the road with accessibility, due to the limited parking and being on busy Route 51. I will have a hard time choosing something over the chickichanga. I am glad that we have an option in the south hills that isn't a national chain - and I don't feel like dogshit after eating. read more

I really like the vibe of First Watch, and the food is always great! The only thing I'd say, is that my orders are not always correct, and the service is not always great. That can get a little frustrating, but if you just focus on the food, it's great! read more

With most breakfast places serving processed food or with cheapest possible ingredients, it is a big blessing to find a restaurant serving fresh foods. I really like their AM Breakfast Bowl. read more

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My daughter and I stopped in this weekend to try out First Watch and found the beautiful place to be friendly and a very interesting menu. I had to try the fresh juices and just loved them! I also experimented with the smoked salmon frittata and was amazed at how good this was. I am looking forward to returning. read more

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This is such a cute breakfast spot!! I'll definitely go again. The staff are very friendly and helpful with explaining the menu. My breakfast was pretty tasty, I really enjoyed it. I got the AB&J waffle with a side of eggs and bacon. I got the maple almond butter, strawberry preserves, and granola on the side because I wanted to make I sure I would like the taste of everything together first. It was a really good combo. I didn't use much of the granola though. Bacon was really good and the eggs were eggs. Im not even a big huge coffee person but the coffee was GREAT!! The only downside is it's a bit pricey for breakfast, in my opinion. The breakfast was good but I've had better for less. read more

First Watch - AB&J Waffle - deconstructed at my request - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Been here several times and never disappointed in anything ordered. The fresh juices and million dollar bacon are a specialty I can't pass up. Staff friendly and atmosphere inviting. Check in online to avoid the wait. Gets very busy on the weekends so don't be in a hurry. They have water and coffee in front of you do need to wait for a seat. read more

I always enjoy my meals here. They try new things and their lemon ricotta pancakes are great. I also tried he pumpkin donut holes. Scrumptious. The coffee is perfect. read more

First Watch is such an amazing place to eat! The breakfast is amazing! The wait is pretty long, if you don't put your name down online and early. The actual location is really nice and honestly reminds me of a farm-to-table kind of place. Nothing better to ask of here! It's just so perfect! read more

The avocado toast is excellent and the service is quick. Also French toast is good and juice drinks .

Very disappointed. This place is hit or miss. In my recent visit, my order was wrong, the potatoes were not cooked all the way through and the pancakes were cold. I have been here before and it has been good, but not this time. This place is not consistent with the way they cook their food. read more

The food at this chain is top notch. The prices are a bit high but the quality is usually just as high as the prices so it's ok. The only real issue seems to be the consistency. Sometimes the food is amazing and sometimes it is not good at all. Sometimes you get a perfect waffle, sometimes it is floppy and uncooked. Sometimes you get delicious potatoes and sometimes they are a greasy mess. Sometimes you get nice whipped butter with your toast, sometimes its totally frozen and unusable. This location specifically could use some REAL management. The manager here is a very nice man but he is so shy, weak, and ineffective that he essentially only serves the purpose of apologizing and giving out refunds when the food or service is subpar. He has no control over his staff and he doesn't appear to be doing anything to assure that the quality of the food matches the high prices. He is always very cordial and apologetic but a good manager would MANAGE his employees in a way which they wouldn't be making mistakes constantly to cause him to have to be that way. Another major issue with this location seems to be the unwashed glasses that they put out on the table. They use a big commercial dish washing unit which doesn't do the job well enough so it is not uncommon to find pieces of food stuck to the sides of your water carafe. read more

This was my first visit to First Watch and I will definitely return! This trendy cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Since breakfast is my favorite meal, I couldn't wait to check this place out. I ordered the Trifecta. The eggs and bacon were perfectly cooked. The pancake was big, fluffy and flavorful. I also ordered coffee. They bring a carafe to the table which is the best way for coffee refills....no waiting! Plus there was a nice sized bowl loaded with creamers on the table. They offer traditional breakfast items as well as unique offerings. There is something for everyone. Plenty of seating, an open and well lit floor plan as well as outdoor seating. We were seated as soon as we arrived and our server was friendly and efficient. I can't wait to go back! read more

I'm going there for a few years now that was have a healthy breakfast juice if you're into juice and and it's a good place the breakfast it's not your typical fast food read more

EDIT: I went back to try again, with my three year old son. They greeted us and let us know it was a 10 minute wait. Which is fine so we wait and then get seated and served. The food was great, but it did take awhile to give my order and then receive it. Overall, it was a nice lunch and I would consider coming back again, but I do think the service still has a few kinks to work out. I went in by myself on Sunday for a lunch. It was my first time and I see they are busy so I know it might take some time. They say me down and said my server will be with me shortly. The table was dirty, like they didn't bother wiping it down before seating me. Which is kinda gross, but nothing I can't ask the server to fix one they show up. Except they never showed up. I sat for 10 minutes and no one came to get my drink or order or anything. Which I understand they are busy, but it wasn't overly crowded and tables were open, servers just weren't serving. I saw several just kind of walking around and stopping to talk to each other. Which once again, I don't begrudge employee banter and fun, but I sat for way too long before I finally just walked out. So I have no idea how the food is and I was excited to try a new place. Maybe I'll try again. But this has left a sour note in my mouth. read more

Staff is Amazing as well as the food!!! Very well run establishment. I have eaten there numerous times and grab takeout regularly and have never had a bad experience. read more

Overpriced because the food is not that great. Staff is aloof and atmosphere was just eh. I only tried breakfast but after the experience I'll pass on attempting lunch. read more

Food is good and the place is nice. But dont go here unless you want to wait. 1.5 hrs after seated to get food.

First of all it's a very good breakfast place for family and such. I ordered the Bacado omelette and the fist bites were absolutely wonderful then I got to about the halfway point to find out bacon was on on one side of the omelette. I did like it and it was a wonderful breakfast, but I feel they deserve a 4 of 5 stars read more

First Watch - The Bacado Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

unless you like raw potatoes as home fries then this is the spot for you. first time i ordered my home fries were not properly cooked they were hard as rocks. my co-worker was given old fruit as her fruit that she ordered. called the place about the order they were nice and asked us to send it back which we did only for it to be the same way it was when we sent it back. if i wanted half cooked home fries i would have just ate a raw Potatoe instead. save your money and go to ihop, Pamela's diner, eat n park, bob evans cause at least you know your food will be done lol. read more

I like the atmosphere, but sadly it was the last time I go to First Watch. The service wasn't good. I feel like I shouldn't have to stare at my empty plate while my server walks back and forth past my table. She gave us our check and didn't bother to check on us at all afterwards. She didn't give us our coffee and water until I reminded her in the beginning, and again just didn't give good service. I expect better service at a place that seems more premium than other breakfast spots, therefore, I'll spend my money elsewhere and save with better service. I had an issue at there Bridgeville location with rude staff, the manager tried to reach out to me but failed to provide a way to contact her. read more

First Watch should be your last stop - they are NOT fresh ingredients- it's prepared food and filled with msg and trans fat

Quick service, very friendly and accommodating. The waitress was pleasant for us walking in at the end of her shift. Even though we waited a little longer for our whole party to arrive. The food was good, with a variety of options to choice from. Can't wait for the next visit. read more

This is a 5 star experience for breakfast! This location is very spacious and has a very comfortable waiting area. This time our party didn't even have to wait which awesome! I ordered the traditional breakfast and it did not disappoint. The eggs were amazing, the potatoes quite delicious, and the sausage the same! read more

Unfortunately I can't say that I'm a huge fan of First Watch. While it's a good place for breakfast, lunch, or brunch, it's typically not my first choice. By the looks of the menu and the overall vibe of the place, you'd think they're trying to take a healthy approach to breakfast..until you look at the calories of each menu item. I don't typically count calories so that doesn't bug me too much. However, I've eaten here a few times and have not been blown away by any of my experiences. The food is just ok to me. read more

If breakfast is your fav meal then First Watch is for you. If you like a healthy breakfast then First Watch is for you. I have been there a couple of times and have never been disappointed. When you walk in it is very inviting. You feel welcomed. The colors are warm. Two of the three times I have been there I have ordered the same thing-The Ham and Gruyere omelette. It is big and not for the small appetite. You have a choice of three sides-Home fries, salad, and I'm blank on the third (sorry). I go for the potatoes. The omelette is packed with flavor. It looks dense but tastes fluffy. My favorite part though is the toast. In Pittsburgh a lot of places serve Italian bread, which I love, but First Watch serves a Texas toast sized piece of dense bread loaded with grains. I've decided the next time I go in I'm ordering a breakfast sandwich. Nothing like preplanning your next meal at a restaurant. read more

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Best breakfast place around!!!! YUM! Wonderful experience! Staff was friendly and wearing masks!! Highly recommend!!!

Went to First Watch in Robinson, as it was recommended. All foods were tasty, and service was excellent. We did have to ask for new glassware and silverware as there were water spots on glasses and particles on silverware. Nice atmosphere. read more

First time here, everything was fresh and delicious, from ham & fryers omelet to the chickichanga. Fresh potatoes thoroughly cooked with nice crusty edges. Great wheat toast. We'll be back! read more

The food was quite good and the place very clean. It was also nice they had a line app situation which allowed us to kill time walking around since the wait was 45 minutes. A few points of constructive criticisms- 1) the hostess was not really engaged at her job and was very unprofessional 2) the server was nice but service overall from observation was very inexperienced 3) if you bill the food as healthy, I would recommend healthier looking staff. The staff does not look like healthy eating is something they care about so the product is compromised. read more

Great place for breakfast. We have never had a wait here, even with the reduced seating due to Covid. The service has always been good as well. read more

Delicious! Everything I've tried so far is great. The avocado toast is my fave, love that it includes eggs! Very filling! Their chia pudding, pancakes, and skillet hash's are also all delicious! The fresh preserves are amazing and the potatoes are a necessity as a side! Service is typically very sweet, prompt, and attentive as well! read more

First visit and probably last. A lot pricey for breakfast. I ordered al a cart and was rather shocked at the cost of a very small amount of egg whites and some over cooked turkey sausage. Another meal the waffle was cold (which was replaced with a hot waffle) and the bacon was well done. The service was mediocre at best. read more

If you're looking for a more upscale place for breakfast, this is it. The food is fresh and fabulous, and I dream of the breakfast sandwich, which is the best I've ever had. From beginning to end, every meal has been great. read more