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    First Watch

    4.1 (120 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Turkey avocado bacon sandwich on Gluten Free bread with side salad
    Christina B.

    Nice clean restaurant with lots of light and a variety of seating including outdoor seating. We were greeted upon entering the restaurant and immediately seated. We were approached immediately by our server and our food came out quickly and was delicious. My husband had the BLTE and fresh fruit, he said raved about how delicious it was. My turkey bacon avocado sandwich on gluten free bread with the mixed green side salad was also excellent. We would definitely go back!

    Chorizo omelette
    Betty C.

    Came here the day after Christmas with a pretty large group. They were able to get us all in for lunch. The staff was very attentive! The food was great. We shared the seasonal donuts holes and they were so amazing wow. Their drinks are great, the tonics are so delicious. I got the chorizo omelette for my meal and that was delicious . Comes with toast and leafy greens! Huge portion. Couldn't finish. Love this place as always!

    Tastes as good it looks!
    Susan M.

    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes...always my favorite, but possibly least healthy, menu item at First Watch!Imagine 3 layers of tender, fluffy ricotta pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and tantalizingly tart lemon curd...a match made in culinary Heaven! Treat yourself, and hit the gym later! My friend had the Elevated Egg Sandwich, which I can't believe I'd never even noticed before, and will for sure order next time. Like most First Watch offerings, the presentation alone makes your mouth water. And it's hard (for me, anyway) to resist "Fresh, over-easy cage-free egg with bacon, Gruyere cheese, fresh smashed avocado, mayo and lemon dressed arugula on a brioche bun. Served with fresh, seasoned potatoes." Oh, the perfectly browned potatoes!

    Pumpkin doughnuts, biscuits & gravy, million dollar potatoes. OH SOOOOO YUMMY!!!!

    For those of you familiar with @davidvenable from QVC, I was doing his happy dance on my third bite!! This food is fabulous! We delightfully enjoyed biscuits & gravy (×2), million dollar potatoes, and these seasonal delectable pumpkin doughnut nuggets in luscious apple butter. *insert Homer Simpson drool here* We had planned on some broccoli cheddar soup, which is THE BEST in town, but it wasn't the soup of the day. The only thing we don't enjoy is the coffee. It is so strong and bitter no matter how much cream and sugar I add. No bother. Lots of other options. Everyone is happy and attentive. Can you tell I LOVE this place?!!

    Traditional- eggs over easy, sausage, potatoes & toast..Yum
    Diana S.

    As always, First Watch is top notch. Stuffed after eating breakfast. Traditional breakfast today.

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    Ricky S.

    Nice location in Leawood. To start, one of the silverware set and one coffee cup was not clean. Once this was corrected, everything went great. The cinnamon pancakes were hot and warm syrup was brought to our table. The 'Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl' (Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon) was exceptionally good and very fresh. Excellent waitress service. I would give 4.5 if possible. The only negative was my 2nd sentence.

    Steel Cut Oatmeal bowl with choice of muffin- this is blueberry
    Karen P.

    I'm definitely a First Watch fan. Their food is traditional brunch fare, but with some fun surprises and more healthy ingredients than at most other breakfast/brunch chains. Service is always good, and their coffee is fantastic. They leave a freshly brewed pot on the table and have plenty of different flavored creamers available to add, if that's your thing. They also have a rotating menu of juices and juice drinks that are all really delicious.

    The beautiful place itself
    Lauren M.

    Honestly, first watch never fails to exceed my expectations. A true masterpiece and craft is winded into every dish perfectly pleasing my tastebuds like no other. I have no words for the kind service and lovely atmosphere. Never disappoints.

    BLTE, fresh greens & seasoned potatoes.

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    The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! We love the location nearby to grab breakfast!

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    Gabby is a top notch waitress! Plus the shrimp and grits are outstanding! (Sorry this wasn't 85 characters long.)

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    All Good/ service very good /ambiance good/food , always the best staff and food . My place for best breakfast

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    We've never had a bad breakfast at First Watch! Their Belgian waffles and French toast are delicious!

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    Love this place. Great,fresh ingredients, awesome house made juices, & everyone is always friendly.

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    4.2(127 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Gluten-free friendly
    Free WiFi

    Believe it or not, this corner of Ranchmart used to be home to bowling alleys, a pool hall, and the…read moresmoke of about a hundred Marlboro reds firing off at the same time. Oh how times (and health?) have changed. It's now a sleek, modern, LA-meets-suburbs feeling Billie's Grocery. It's perfect for the area, IMO. It's bright and airy, with a good amount of outdoor seating. Good overall atmosphere, even tucked into the back corner of a strip mall. I've been to the Hyde Park location several times and enjoyed many things, but on recent days in Leawood, I've been ordering a simple sounding grilled chicken caesar salad. This was far from simple though; the chicken had that distinctive smokey, grilled flavor. The salad was not overdressed but popped with flavor. There were chickpeas, grilled romaine lettuce, and kale mixed in as well. It was fantastic. Service was nice. My only old-man gripe is that it's not really full service, but kinda half to quarter service? Like, they'll bring your food, but not the utensils. It's up to you to bus your table, but you tip 20% when you pay. I kinda wish this process was streamlined more across the board but it's a minor quibble at the end of the day. They also carry and make some nice drinks to go with it; some adaptogen style drinks, some with CBD, but most recently got their Arnold Palmer and it was perfect Too many good things on the menu, too many good bakery items to cancel out your healthy food, and really a wonderful place to go in Leawood!

    Huge thanks to some coworkers for suggesting a meet-up at Billie's Grocery during my trip to KC…read more This location is super convenient for me and totally up my alley in terms of ambiance and menu offerings. Whether you are seeking breakfast, lunch, coffee or tea, there is something for almost everyone here - especially those with a sweet tooth. The bakery case is truly a piece of art. While I didn't indulge on this first visit, I cannot wait to return for a muffin, merengue or cookie. They all look amazing! I ended up with a collagen cloud latte to start and then a bit later had the sesame chicken salad. One look at the korean chicken wrap with sweet potato fries, however, and I had order envy. Everything looked and tasted great. The only suggestions I have for this place would be: a) bigger water cups! I had to go for a refill a handful of times while there. b) better wifi! I had to use my hotspot as the wifi didn't really work for me c) iced green tea. I am a huge fan of an iced green tea arnold palmer and Billie's only offers iced black tea. Other than that, this place is amazing! Staff is super friendly and service is good for this fast casual concept. There are some fun retail items for sale as well. The aesthetic is clean, spacious and all around good-energy with both indoor and outdoor seating too. I will be back!

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    The Wooden Spoon - BLT

    The Wooden Spoon

    4.2(153 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Was in the area and decided to stop Food was very good. Service excellent…read more Purchased a loaf of sourdough bread If we are back in the area I would definitely stop by again.

    My husband and I decided to try out this breakfast/brunch restaurant that closes at 2. We used…read moreApple Maps to get there but it was tucked in a corner of a strip mall so it took us a minute to see it even with the Apple Maps. They had patio seating which most people chose since it was a nice day. There were several diners inside as well. We chose the indoor seating. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was pleasant. I ordered a make your own breakfast meal. I had eggs, gluten-free blueberry, pancakes, and sausage patties. My husband had the corned beef hash meal. The breakfast came out and a reasonable time. My husband enjoyed his and they pride themselves on having a lot of homemade food. My food was good as well, except the sausage patties were slightly overcooked. The gluten-free pancakes were excellent and I'm so happy that they have them since not a lot of places have that choice. The restaurant is a homey atmosphere and it seemed like they had a lot of regulars. My husband used the restroom and I think that the men's restroom doubles as having some utility items in there like a mop and so forth. But he said there was a cabinet that had Styrofoam cups that were facing forward, which probably should not be in there. That is the only reason I gave it to four. We would definitely come back even though it is a little bit of a drive for us.

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    3.8(867 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Decent option for dinner…read more I stopped by earlier this week on my first night in town, and sat at the end of the bar. The bartender served me a Guinness (on tap, of course!) and then recommended the Monday Steak Night special ($60) - a prix fixe option which included a salad plus one of four types of steak, sides, and dessert. I opted for the house salad (with sherry vinaigrette dressing), the hangar steak (he was selling it hard!), sautéed green beans, and lemon meringue pie. The house salad was superb, with delicious chunks of goat cheese! I also enjoyed the sautéed green beans, loaded with sliced almonds and fresh garlic. The hangar steak was probably the most disappointing, and solely responsible for this review not earning 5 stars. I took half of it to go along with half of the green beans. The lemon meringue pie looked delicious but I could not eat another bite, so that also went into a to-go container. Back in my hotel room that night, working late as I was jet lagged, I ate that pie. OMG! PURE HEAVEN!! And the main reason this review earned 4 stars! Will be back for the salad and green beans and pie! And some Guinness on tap, of course!!

    Overpriced chicken, a stellar mushroom side, and an aggressive exit strategy…read more After some custom cocktails nearby, our famished group headed to Rye for some dinner and dessert. The space was nice and clean, but unfortunately, the service and the "famous" main course didn't quite deliver a stellar performance. Our table was split--some wanted dinner, some wanted dessert. This apparently threw our waiter into a state of deep existential confusion. The Food: I ordered their "famous" fried chicken, customizing it to three thighs (which came with homemade pickles and a fantastic ham gravy). For $24, it wasn't bad, but it's definitely not "famous" for flavor--maybe just famous for the price tag. Honestly, I could have filled up at Popeyes for a fraction of the cost. Surprisingly, the absolute star of my meal was the side of sautéed mushrooms. It came with little pearl onions, shallots, and green peas. I topped it with some of my friend's arugula to make it fancy, and it was delicious. The Service (or lack thereof): Here's where it went downhill. The dessert order became a saga. Those who ordered sweets expected them to arrive with the mains, but we had to ask several times just to get them toward the end of the meal. By the end, our waiter seemed completely frustrated with our existence. He aggressively boxed up the remaining desserts and semi-forcefully shoved the credit card machine into our faces to shuffle us out the door. Great mushrooms, aggressive math at the end. Proceed with caution.

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    View from my perch at the end of the bar

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    Restaurant week item - generous portion

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    Verbena - pan-seared amish chicken breast

    Verbena

    4.0(127 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    the perfect patio dinner! you get yummy food, good service, and great views. we booked our…read morereservation for 4 ppl at 6pm so we'd could do a sunset walk at the park in the area right after dinner and the timing was perfect. i heavily recommend the bang bang shrimp, verbena wedge, and the "you're a peach" drink as stand out menu items! my friend got the pan- seared amish chicken breast and didn't enjoy it but waitress was able to comp it off her meal and get her a replacement dish pretty quickly. we will definitely be coming back!

    I attended a bachelorette party dinner at Verbena recently and it was a fun excuse to check this…read moreplace out since it's been on my radar for quite some time. The first thing to note here is that Verbena is located inside the hotel at Meadowbrook and it's gorgeous. The hotel is picturesque, and the restaurant is no different. It's elegant, vibey in an upscale way, and has that kind of ambiance that makes you feel like it's worth it to spend a little money here - which spoiler alert- you will! Before dinner I do as I always do and surveyed the menu from home to see what sounds good and when I got there I stuck with my choices and ordered two drinks - one that had a tiki flair, and after their spin on an old fashioned. For dinner I chose their cauliflower entree. We will start with the drinks: no notes. I forget the names of what I had but the tiki inspired one had rum and it was honestly one of the better rum drinks I've had in some time. It was sweet but not overpowering and the rum was perfectly complimented. It was so good I had to switch drinks for round two because I knew I'd drink another one of these too fast! Thir riff on an old fashioned was excellent as well. These are honestly my barometer for a bartender as I make them at home all the time and I enjoy seeing how others take a classic and elevate it at a place like this. I knew it would be good when they asked if I wanted rye or bourbon, which was a thoughtful question. I went with bourbon and it was also excellent. Not too sweet and perfectly sippable. Now I'm going to get into why I'm rating it 4/5 and not 5/5 because it honestly could be 5/5. To be fair to Verbena I think this could be just due to the group I was with so I'll return sometime and see if I feel differently, but here is my one critique: the price point and the entree size. I eat out at nice places a fair amount and while I don't make it a regular occurance to pay $30+ for an entree, I do when I got out and I was planning on dropping some money here. What wasn't clear to me is that at dinner I think the set up here is meant for you to order a salad and then an entree to make a full meal. Or pair an entree with one of their other small plates to begin, sort of like Farina. The difference is when I went to Farina they were very clear about this at the start so our whole table all ordered a starter and then an entree and so forth - yes it was very pricey, but our expectations were set from the start. Now, this might have happened if it wasn't for our group. I was with a younger crowd and they all had been before and they all ordered salads as entrees - I'm not 25 anymore and not afraid to order a real meal (enter face palm here) so I ordered a standard entree and I expected at the price point (especially in the 'burbs) to be a more standard entree size. The cauliflower steak was honestly DIVINE - the flavors were perfect and loved every bite, but it was at the end of the day a $30 singular piece of cauliflower with some sauce and while it was great, I left hungry and even texted my husband that after spending around 80 dollars here I was going to probably pick up taco bell after this party was over. Now, again I'm going to reiterate that I was here with a group and the server did an excellent job of trying to meet everyone where they were at and I am probably 10 years older than most at the table so my expectations and life experience is just different. Verbena is an awesome spot and on my way home I was thinking about how I need to return for a happy hour to get more of those great drinks and try it out again. the tl;dr of this is if you go for dinner I'd order a salad and and entree - or ask them about how to best set up your meal. Plan to spend some money, and have fun. It's a really elegant spot in JOCO.

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    Wedge salad pre cut into 3 parts.

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