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    First Watch

    4.1 (406 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Biscuits in Turkey Sausage gravy
    Alexsis A.

    My my My.......Mmmmmmmh Myyyyy! :-) This restaurant is a gem. I love the chalk on the blackboards! Not only is it inviting and easy read but beautiful to look at. Now, I must say the metal along the bottom part of the walls are a turn off. It makes it look weird. As rust has settled in parts of the restaurant (randomly) and I didn't really want to touch it with my arm. Anywho, the food and drinks were served quickly. I ordered biscuits in Turkey Sausage gravy with scrambled eggs& cheddar cheese, and seasoned home fries. Let's get into it! The best part of the meal was the biscuits in gravy. Myyyyyy Lawwwwd......it was perfect! My mouth was singing praises at the first bite.the biscuit was buttery, soft, flaky and just down right delicious. I kept eating til there was no more. The eggs...ehhh! I ordered scrambled hard with black pepper and cheddar cheese. It lacked the black pepper. But there's a black pepper grinder on the table. It did the job....I guess. The other dishes were talked about also! My Mom loved the pickled onions paired with the avocado and crab meat. My son loved the French toast, sausage (a little spicy but tasty) and a scrambled egg with cheese. He ate every last drop. My plate was thee only one with food on it. Ohhhhh, I almost forgot! I ordered the pomegranate sunrise and my my my....it gave everything! I needed that delicious cocktail .

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    Charlie F.

    First visit to this location. Arrived a little after 11 am on a weekday. Minimal wait to be seated. The menu includes breakfast and lunch specialty items. After checking out lots of menu choices I went with the roast beef sandwich and substituted grits for my side. After a short wait, my meal was brought to the table. The grits were good. Not the best I've ever had, but good. Liked the flavor of the roast beef sandwich. Server was efficent and friendly.

    Ashley S.

    Love! My friend and I went here for breakfast Saturday morning and it was so good! I love the ambience. They managed the wait list really well. Didn't take long to be seated. I tried their morning meditation juice and it was phenomenal! I got the avocado toast and fruit and also wasn't disappointed. I would definitely go back. They kept filling our coffee and we didn't have to ask once, which was awesome.

    Supposed to be traditional breakfast
    Phil M.

    I'm not sure where to start. I eat at the first watch on Glenwood all the time and have not had any problems! This was the worst experience I've ever had at a first watch. It took about 25 minutes for us to get our food, which is very abnormal. When we did get our food as you can see from my picture, it was insufficient. A half piece of toast and one egg for $12 doesn't suffice. Not to mention the waiter dumped a whole glass of water on my daughter and barely apologized. He did bring extra eggs because of my complaint but we had already finished eating. My daughter's pancake was cold as was her eggs. I would've thought the waiter would've offered some kind of concession because he dumped the water all over my daughter, but he did not. All this to say we will never go back to the first watch on Capital blvd. .

    Kim C.

    We were here for Mother's Day, which is to say one of the busily days they have. First off I give great kudos to the management and staff for handling this crazy crowd! Yes, there was a wait and yes it was loud and crazy! The food was good, the mimosas flowed and we had a great time. I do recommend giving them a try on a normal day, not a holiday if you want a less hectic experience for your first visit but do try them. Great menu selection!

    Seasonal menu
    Ashleigh F.

    I have been hearing great reviews about this restaurant so I decided to try it today. There is an option to join the waiting list through the Yelp app to save time. I did not use this feature so we had to wait for about ten minutes to get a table on a Saturday afternoon. Once we were seated our server, Autumn, came by a short time later. The restaurant is decorated with colorful modern decor and has tables and booth to sit in. I ordered the smoked salmon & roasted vegetable frittata. The frittata is typically served with a salad and cibatta toast but I substituted the salad and bread and got the potatoes with gluten free toast. I also ordered a side of bacon. I was brought over a side of regular bacon but I wanted to try the signature million dollar bacon that i had heard so much about. A new order of bacon was brought out quickly. The bacon was good but basic okay just tasted like bacon with syrup on it. We didn't taste the brown sugar, pepper or the cayenne. The frittata was combination was great and the chive cream drizzle meshed perfectly with the flavors. The salmon was fresh and the potatoes were good but a few of them were not cooked completely. My friend got the traditional breakfast with is sever with eggs, toast, toast, and they got ham as their meat. Our server was friendly and answered all of our questions. She was also very attentive. I would definitely return on day!

    Tri-athlete
    Laura G.

    We had a lovely brunch today. The service was great, the tables are spaced apart and the restaurant is light and airy. I had the tri-athlete and it was delicious. Filling and healthy. The fruit cup was amazing, fresh and nice size pieces . All in all a great meal.

    Ice coffee
    Teresa W.

    It tasted so good I had to go twice!! I love that I can add myself in a waiting list prior to me getting there. Tried new things and it was great!!! The waffle was light and fluffy!! The orange juice for the mimosa was freshly squeezed!! The bacon was great!! Parking not an issue. All of the employees were really nice and our waitress even better. Most definitely coming back again. Great brunch place!! Would tell everyone to go!!

    Cindy N.

    I had placed my order online for pickup: 2 sandwiches, omelet & bacon + tip for $45.00. I would say I'm highly disappointed especially when this is how empty my sandwich came out (I only took out the tomato because I ended with the end portion)

    Pumpkin donut holes after dipping and eating a few. Super yum!
    Maile C.

    Deeeelicious! We popped by here solely based on the fact we were hungry, in the area and had great reviews. So happy we came! It was jumpin but we were seated within 5 minutes when we were told it would be 20. Tons of options on the menu from fresh juices, to creative breakfast dishes and sandwiches. Oh did I mention seasonal favorites too?! So much goodness. We tried the following: Kale tonic- freshly made, healthy deliciousness that was not overly kaley or overly sweet. Pumpkin donut holes- the bomb! Just the right amount of sweetness served warm with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar served with two sauces. Truffle mushroom hash- tasty!! Loaded with mushrooms, onions, bacon, cheese, potatoes and eggs topped with arugula and the light parm cream sauce and truffle oil. Only thing I added was hot sauce because why not! So good. Farmhouse skillet with a side of bacon- another tasty scramble served with freshly fruit and some delicious soft yet perfectly toasted bread! Chikichanga - think of a chimichanga/fajitaish beauty wrapped in eggs to create a dish loaded with flavor and served with fresh fruit and fresh, seasoned potatoes. Good portion sizes but slightly on the pricey side but then again it is all fresh and tasty. You get what you pay for. Good service too - not an overly friendly waitress but she was attentive. We have found our brunch spot and will be back!

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    Food was delicious. Everything came out super fast. Customer service was good. Friendly staff

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    The staff was rude, slow and completely messed up my order. When bringing that to their attention they made it seem as if I was the problem.

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    Pleasant atmosphere, staff friendly , location Capital Blvd., Raleigh go early because they are always busy

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    We always ask for Kat every time my family and I come in! She's our favorite, very personable and attentive! Food is always fast and hot!

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    The variety in the menu, as well as the staff is always great here! You can't miss by stopping here for delicious food!

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    You should never eat at a place where you walk in, stand at the front and aren't acknowledged for 5 minutes. So I didn't.

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    Excellent little restaurant with great food , great service , really creative and healthy menu. I highly recommend it,,,

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    Had a great experience and my server Nataly was super great. The food was awesome. I will definitely go back.

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    Do they serve vegan eggs?

    They do not. However, every so often they update their menu so it's worth checking out in the future. https://www.firstwatch.com/menu/extras

    Do they serve Mimosas or Bloody Marys?

    Yes!

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    Came here with my daughter on a Saturday morning. We got there around 9ish and it was packed. There…read morewere barely any seats inside, and because it was a chilly morning and the patio was still a little wet, not many people were sitting outside. On a nicer day you can sit outside if you prefer. My daughter ordered the waffle with Nutella, and since she wanted syrup, we added the cinnamon glaze. She really enjoyed it. I do wish they had whipped cream as an option because I feel like waffles and whipped cream just go together, but that's honestly a small thing. I ordered the avocado toast with the fried egg on top and also the house-made granola. I did not realize the granola serving was going to be so big, so I definitely over-ordered, but no regrets because everything was so good. The avocado toast was delicious. The bread was soft, fresh, and filling, and the whole thing was just really satisfying. I ended up taking the granola to go, and later that day when I ate it, I was like wow... it was still amazing. Honestly one of the best granola and yogurt bowls I've had. So good. I also got an almond latte. Nothing overly fancy, just a solid latte done well. Staff were friendly and patient, especially with my daughter wanting to order. That always means a lot. Another plus: plenty of parking, and they have two single-stall bathrooms, which is helpful. I also really like the Lafayette Village area in general. After you eat, you can walk around, hang out, and enjoy the area a bit. So it can be a quick coffee stop, or you can make a little outing out of it. Definitely worth checking out.

    Came here on a Saturday around 1 pm. Wanted breakfast food later in the day than most places offer…read more They were highly rated online so I decided to give me a shot. They are located in a VERY BUSY shopping center. Lots of folks sticking around to hang outdoors in the area. Thankfully I found parking in the lot downstairs in a parking garage with a short walk over. The line was long but moved fast. It was cold and sorta dark inside and crowded compared to it being nice outside, so I chose to sit outside. The courtyard side was packed, so I sat on the parking lot side. Not the best view, but got the job done. They were still serving biscuits, but were no longer serving the oatmeal which was a disappointment. I got the yogurt instead and didn't care for the toppings. My coffee and food came out fast and the biscuit tasted amazing. The biscuit was large, the egg and bacon were perfectly cooked and the iced coffee was delicious. The food is the shining star here. I just wish the ambiance was better. I will be back on a weekday when it's less people to contend with.

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    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit with a chocolate milk by local biz, Homeland Creamery
    Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit with a chocolate milk by local biz, Homeland Creamery
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    I had the pleasure of visiting Jubala with some friends a week ago, we had a great experience at…read morethis location. The staff was very nice and the inside clean- it was very packed on Saturday morning at 9am! I recommend being prepared to wait. The coffee is delicious, I had their seasonal offering which was a campfire latte, it was delicious. Chocolatey and perfectly sweet for my tastes! Their biscuits are incredible, I highly recommend the bacon egg and cheese biscuit, but all of their offerings are tasty. Overall, great food and drinks!

    I've been here twice. The first time I was looking for a spot on a Saturday afternoon for a quick…read morebite and the second time was on a Friday during lunch. It was crowded both times but the line moves quick and the service is fast! People come there with laptops to work, but I don't see how as it is very busy and noisy and crowded. They have patio seating in both the front and back with the front overlooking a busy parking lot and the back being adjacent to green space busy with families. The biscuit is the star of the show. It's very large and the egg and bacon I get along with are always well prepared. My latte the first time was better than my second trip, but still solid. I also Got the banana bread with chocolate chips. It was a great size and served warm upon request. I would come here for the food and coffee, but the ambiance may not be for everyone.

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    Iced dirty chai latte, wildflower biscuit
    Outside seating over looks Midtown Park

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    Outside seating over looks Midtown Park

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