I have enjoyed majority of First Watch locations in Raleigh over the years. This Glenwood South location is by far the BEST. Everyone is kind and welcoming. Happy to be working and serving customers. I ordered the Tribeca (1 carrot cake pancake, fried egg and smoked ham). This arrived to my table fresh and piping hot. I really enjoy this. Simple and satisfied my lunch time craving. I'm glad that they have all day breakfast. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Pop in for breakfast on a busy morning and sat at the bar, the bartender was fast and attentive. I had the Kale tonic, which had the perfect blend of bitterness and sweetness. I ordered the million-dollar bacon and frittata rustica. Flavor-wise, everything was delicious. But the omelet was a bit overdone and had too many onions. I'm not a huge fan of chain restaurants since there are so many local spots to hit up, but this is a great brunch alternative when all the local restaurants are packed. read more

First Watch - Omelet, million dollar bacon and kale tonic. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Fresh and Flavorful Brunch! Loved this brunch spot!! Everything tasted so fresh, especially with the herbs that made each dish pop. The vibe was cozy, the service was great, and the fresh juice bar was the perfect touch. Can't wait to come back! Great service.. read more

First Watch - Bacado Omelet this is only half as I packaged the other half. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I went for brunch at 10 am on a Saturday and service was amazing. We were able to find bar seating right away and after ordering, our food came out super quick. It may have only been 10 minutes after ordering which was surprising! The food was flavorful and cooked well. The donuts were delicious! They were warm, soft, and when dipped in the caramel, decadent. The Benedict had a hint of lemon from the greens and the eggs were cooked perfectly for a Benedict. All the staff were friendly and attentive. This is a great casual brunch spot for family or even a date. read more

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Mid morning breakfast with my wife. FW never fails on food and service. Our server Dassah was great.

The food was great, the server was really kind and helped me celebrate my birthday. The restaurant was clean and decorated for the holidays.

The French toast was delicious. Service was quick and attentive. I loved that the restaurant was not super busy or loud. Great place to grab breakfast. read more

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It's always a good visit to First Watch. Servers are always friendly and quick. The food is always fresh and leave no complaints. I got the shrimp and grits and was very pleased. It may be seasonal so get it while you can. I always have my kale morning drink it's yummy. My guy had a turkey wrap and was a little disappointed when it was not like lunch meat so that was mid to him. They stay busy but other than that crush everything runs so smoothly. We always get reservations and there is a wait but the atmosphere relaxed so it's never an issue. read more

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Great breakfast spot. All the food was fresh and done really well. We sat at the bar, and it's a big beautiful place with lots of windows. They have these big garage windows that open up to go outside. I would go to this spot again! read more

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The downtown First Watch is fairly easy to get into on a week day. The best thing about it was we were given an entire carafe of delicious coffee! Our server was lovely and did an efficient job. My husband had the classic Benedict. I had the Bacado omelet which was bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese. Something I loved is that you can actually get a healthy side with fruit. Most brunch places just seem to be over the top with fried potatoes! The ambiance is a typical fast casual breakfast spot. You pay for your meal at the cash register at the front door. read more

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Walked into this location during brunch hours on a Saturday! Surprisingly, parking was not a headache and there was not a wait. The special was shrimp & grits & the Hawaiian French toast. My husband gave the French toast an 8/10 - he had them take off the coconut whipped cream, but later tried it on the side and said it was cool. The shrimp and grits were decent, 7/10 but I prob would not order again since it lacked flavor. Potatoes were good as usual! Tried the pomegranate sunrise & it was delicious & fruity, the kale tonic was good as always too. Location was clean and our server was attentive. Spot was clean and not too busy just how I like! It tends to be a bit chilly inside of their locations so bring something to cover your arms. read more

First Watch - Shrimp & grits, potatoes, Hawaiian French toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Terrible service, 1/2 orders came out wrong, mediocre food. Place has potential if they get their act together

Great service, friendly staff, fast delivery. French toast was as good as I've ever had. Fluffy and sweet, definitely recommend. The sausage was also a good choice. Juicy and not overcooked. The grits were OK, they tasted a bit bland, would probably get homefries/hashbrowns next time. read more

First Watch - French Toast, Pork Sausage, Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A heard from a friend to try this place. It seems like the local hangout. Very friendly staff and food is delicious too. I enjoy going out for breakfast, so we found our spot. We've only been here for a month, so we are just learning our way around. Nice spot and we will definitely be back. read more

My boyfriend and I had a few errands to run in Raleigh on Sunday, so we decided to give First Watch a try. I had the Chickichanga and my boyfriend had the Tri-fecta. Everything along with the coffee and service was just ok. I don't think we would go out of our way to return. read more

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Food was amazing we got seated pretty quickly and everyone was nice. I usually get the trifecta very good. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We went to this location of First Watch for their friends & family soft opening event and it was so fun! They were training up their staff, so our meals were free and we left gratuity and donated to Make A Wish in lieu of a bill. The wait staff was as friendly as can be. I ordered the market hash with poached eggs which was delicious and came with fresh fruit. Everyone else loved their meals (pictured). We got the million dollar bacon which was good, but probably a skip for me as i can likely make it at home. My friend gets the farm stand tacos every time she goes to First Watch and claims they are the best thing ever!!!! Overall a great location (they validate parking for the deck next door)! read more

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Theresa Dickerson Mar 1, 2023, 11:56 AM EST I'd give them 10 stars if they were available. Our dinning experience was absolutely amazing! We were greeted at the door by the General Manager, John Harris who showed us to our table. Everything was spotless and the team of employees were all smiles and eager to assist. Our beverages came lightning fast and our food was picture perfect. Everything tasted amazing and I'm so glad there is still great service and food to be had in Raleigh. My family and I will most definitely be back! read more

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Another great place that it's going down because it's so bad managed. Last week food wasn't fresh; the previous one servers are asking for reviews for 2$ when they say 4$; they don't do 6 people tables outside anymore because they don't care; they are understaffed because servers are not treated well.... And the manager is disrespectful to everyone in the line and servers. If you like First Watch as I used to, go to the other location near Trader's Joes, way better. read more

First Watch - BLTE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The freshest tasting breakfast I've ever had. Those Million Dollar potatoes are superb and I highly recommend them. Looking forward to the next time we come back. read more

Delicious food! Service was great, even though they were super busy! Shoutout to John behind the bar! Very engaging and perfect attention to detail!! read more

Great food, excellent service! You can check in early online so you don't have to wait which is great. I had the avocado toast, sausage, and a biscuit and all were very tasty. Our server Olivia was super attentive and friendly making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend! read more

First Watch - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I love everything about this restaurant. Everytime I come to this restaurant the food is always good. I always get waited on by the best waitress read more

Service was excellent. He was very friendly. Shrimp & grits were beautifully seasoned. We also got the donut holes which were amazing. read more

First Watch - Shrimp & grits, million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Absolutely delicious!! Everything we ordered was fabulous, did not disappoint!! Service was excellent and attentive! Highly recommend! It does fill up quickly so I would recommend to put yourself on the waitlist on line especially if you have a larger group. read more

Justin was an excellent server. The menu was comprehensive and offered up a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. They offer bacon extra crispy, bonus points here. The pancake was fluffy and tasty. The hot syrup bottle was a nice touch. This was my first time visiting but would not be my last. read more

Staying down the street at the Marriott we decided to walk downtown to find a breakfast spot. This small upscale breakfast chain has multiple locations even near me in South Florida but I have never been. Quiet on a Saturday morning and 4 of us roll right in. Orders taken, Hot coffee delivered quickly. Menu is diverse very healthy looking options along with southern staples and traditional breakfast options as well. I'll keep it simple EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT Bannas Fosters Rich and sinful Biscuits & Gravy with eggs & potatoes as good as it gets. Standard Belgian waffle light and airy excellent Eggs Bendict massive portion all fresh and delicious. Egg Skillet with potatoes another winner. Service was good everyone was friendly. Certainly not the least expensive option in town, but it was top shelf quality food served in clean upscale environment. Highly recommended. read more

Not a diner, but a good place to get a real breakfast. Everything on the menu is done well.

Great experience here! The chickichanga was perfect! Though a unique breakfast dish, I would definitely recommend it. The lemon ricotta pancakes were flavorful, but subtle. Everything came out fresh and quickly! read more

First Watch - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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shout out to cellina, breakfast sandwich was very good very amazing. Cold brew is also very good.

Food is always good at first watch, Maggie was our server and was very patient with our indecisiveness but offered wonderful recommendations that we both loved! read more

New restaurants, in a push to open sooner than they should, will drop the ball on menu knowledge or kitchen staff prep resulting in a lot of "I'll ask the manager" or "let me check with the kitchen". This was not our experience at all. Having been open for less than a week, our server Kayla (she's good - you should request her section) was attentive and knowledgeable. No criticisms to offer at all. Food was wonderful. My over-medium eggs were cooked perfectly (which is rare). Thanks for a great experience!! We will be back!! read more

Food is delicious and setup is nice but the wait staff are some of the rudest and most unpleasant I've ever experienced. They give you attitude anytime you ask for an accommodation, they aren't organized with preparing and having ready online orders, and they act like they can speak to you like you're not a paying patron but expect tips or good reviews for their poor service. read more

Avoid this place. Slow service. Watched a table of 5 get served their food individually over 20 minutes. Watched another patron send his food back only for him to receive it 30 minutes later after his family had finished and were ready to leave. My poached eggs were hard boiled. Even the waitstaff knows it's a joke and articulates it. The management team here needs to find new employment. When a restaurant is "short staffed" at every visit for months on end it is a direct reflection of the management team. It has nothing to do with hiring. The issue is retention. Why would you want to work somewhere where you continually have to apologize for how bad/slow the kitchen is. This location is even corporate run and no longer franchised. Glad the bar has been set to low. Visit local restaurants. DO BETTER read more

The new place is very accommodating, modern, and a good atmosphere. Michelle was very attentive and nice (She served us). Overall the food was excellent and the breakfast tacos were so good. read more

First Watch - Farm House Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Our first time visiting this restaurant and it was fantastic. Service was everything it should be and the food was delicious.

The BLT Benedict was good & our server Alicia was was great -- very attentive! Glad the Glenwood area has a new breakfast place

I walked the 2 miles from my house on a beautiful Spring morning so I was already in a good frame of mind. The service was prompt and pleasant the menu offered a good variety of choices and the food was delicious. Everything seemed fresh and nicely presented. They left a carafe of both water and coffee on the table so I could refill as it pleased me. I will be returning soon read more

We waited at our table for 15 minutes. No server ever appeared. We told the hostess, who said she would look into it. Another five minutes passed. Still no one, so we left. We let the hostess know on our way out why we were leaving. She appeared clueless as to both the problem and why we left. read more

Our server maddie was great! Food was good and came out quickly. The breakfast potato's were delicious.