I don't know that a breakfast bowl could taste so good! I ordered the Farmhouse Bowl which included an over easy egg, hash browns, onions, bacon, and avocado. Each time I took a bite I was amazed at how flavorful it was. The place was packed for Saturday brunch but the service was fast. It's a casual dining experience that has a bottle of water at each table and you come to the front to pay the check. read more

GG is the best! Food was excellent and GG gave the best service. Highly recommend. And the patio was perfect with a dog.

This is a smaller First Watch location, but the food quality and service is just like any of the larger locations. Angie and her team managed a consistently large crowd with great efficiency and customer service. I dined with my hubby on a Saturday at 11am...which I'm sure is one of their busier times. We were seated immediately (joined the virtual waitlist before leaving home), and had our food within 15-20 mins of sitting down. Good food, good service! 5 stars as far as quick breakfast/brunch locations are concerned! read more

I really can't figure out what the hype is for. The menu options are very mediocre. The food is kind of blah. I just had nothing here that got me excited at all. I would not go back unless I was really starving for breakfast food and this was literally my only option. read more

First Watch is one of my favorite breakfast spots! Ash (one of the servers) is so helpful, friendly, and hardworking. She really does put the customer first and treats them with respect. She deserves the credit! read more

Delicious! Their million dollar bacon is amazing. Great farm-to-table breakfast/ brunch joint.

The kids loved their waffles and pancakes. The breakfast tacos were AMAZING. The blueberry jam that came with the waffle was really really good. I ordered the traditional breakfast. Everything was greasy. My eggs over easy were over cooked and the bacon and potatoes were so shiny with grease. Not very good at all. The fresh juice was great. If I come back I will order something different. read more

Can't say enough great things about this place! The food is fresh and flavorful, the options are diverse, the staff is attentive, and the prices are reasonable. The only drawback is everyone else knows this so there was a wait. I had the Chickichanga which had a very nice whipped egg omelet/tortilla shell and it came with a side of fruit and potatoes. There were a lot of potatoes, but they were kind of mushy, not really home style or crispy. I would definitely get again. The fresh beet juice was really refreshing as well and reasonably priced. Can't wait to try everything on the menu! read more

Why is this place listed as a vegan friendly place? Their menu says they accommodate, but that's not the same as being prepared to serve a vegan menu. There's no vegan options as far as I can see and I don't eat out just to have fruit and potatoes. I can have those at home. Good survival place if you're out voted in your omnivore friend group, but I would never go here willingly until I saw some real effort to make their brunch and dinner vegan too. And Avocado toast is fun, but you can also make that at home in two seconds. read more

Being a native Floridian, I was thrilled to see two locations of First Watch pop up here in Raleigh - I love a little taste of home from time to time. First Watch is the perfect breakfast/brunch spot any day of the week or weekend. Several of my fellow Yeeps have called out the numerous healthy options available, and those are great...but let's get down to brass tacks here: they have about 9 different selections of pancakes that are phenomenal. "Hold the phone, Anne-Marie...ONE pancake is $5. Why in the world..." you might be thinking. I'll tell you why. They're as big as my torso, that's why. I recommend getting one and splitting it with the table...seriously. I also recommend the bacon cheddar if you're having trouble deciding. Add this to your list of places in Raleigh to give a whirl for brunch, no questions asked. read more

Can't say enough about how great of a restaurant First Watch is, all the food is high quality, big selection, some unique things that are worth trying, great service. I rank it far and above the best breakfast place in the Triangle. Only downside is, like any good breakfast place, it's hard to get in there during popular times, but that's because it's great! read more

So not happy. There's STILL a mask mandate for workers. People are packed in that place like sardines and the workers are not wearing masks. Gonna be a while before I visit your establishment (I only came in for takeout) or any other place in Raleigh where their employees are not wearing masks. read more

I'm always on the lookout for new breakfast spots and was excited to learn about First Watch. I was even more excited to see many positive reviews! My husband and I went today. It was crowded and there was a wait, but I expected that. The front of house team seemed a little harried, but we were seated after about 15 minutes. It was REALLY difficult to decide what to order . . . everything on the menu looked amazing, especially the hashes. I ordered the Harvest Hash which included 2 farm fresh eggs over sweet potatoes, zucchini, onions, and turkey sausage. They promised fresh ingredients and they delivered! It was the tastiest breakfast I've had in a while!I can't wait to go back and try more of their offerings. Prices were fair and the service was friendly as well. There might be a wait, but trust me, it'll be worth it! read more

Amazing, heart healthy, and tasteful food!!! I've already made it my goal to go back 3x before school starts up again (which is in about a week); IT'S THAT GOOD. read more

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Service was wonderful. Food was delicious, I pick this place every time and recommend to everyone!

The customer service is beyond terrible. When entering the establishment I was not greeted at all. I placed my order online for a smooth pick up. The white lady at the front just stood there and did not greet me as I was right in front of her. Did not ask "How can I help you?" Nothing. There's no reason I should be able to stand in front of you for minutes without being properly greeted. I will never spend my money here ever again. read more

jasper was a great server.The food was delicious and served in a timely fashion.

Nice Aesthetic place and good food. Loved the food. Would recommend getting savory food. read more

First Watch - Nice place - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I wish I had something positive to say about this place.... But I don't. The food is bland, the food takes too long to come out, the service is marginal (at best), and the décor leaves something to be desired. My mom ordered the French toast and had to use practically the whole bottle of syrup to make it even palatable. My dish, a bacon and avocado hash, was about as boring and flavorless as food can get. The avocado was brown, there was so little bacon you could barely see it, and you certainly couldn't taste it. Potatoes were bland. Scrambled eggs were on top, which I dredged with hot sauce. That helped them a little. The coffee is incredibly weak, and not good at all. Stay away. This place is not good. read more

Today's visit was my third. It was the worst of the three. The waiter seemed busy and he was training someone. The trainee asked what I wanted to drink. I said coffee. The hurried waiter appeared rather quickly with a water jug and glass. I was a bit startled. So I ordered eggs bacon and wheat toast. The waiter came over and said they were out of wheat and offered 7 grain. I asked for sourdough TOAST. The coffee wasn't that good. The toast wasn't toasted. It was barely warm. I will go back one more time just to see if those conditions still exist. Eggs and bacon were great. read more

This was my first time dining here and the food was so good! Sondra was our server and I can't say enough wonderful things about her! She was so friendly, personable and was quick to grab anything we needed! I can't wait to come back! read more

Loved!! Food was great, wait was short, staff was friendly and the choice were abundant!

Went here for a friend's birthday during brunch time. Quick and efficient service. Loved the style of the restaurant, very cute & farm like. Food was good. read more

This is my new favorite brunch place. The food is excellent, the service is great, and the decorations are homey. I look forward to going every weekend read more

KYLE was an incredible waiter. Very attentive and engaging. We really enjoyed dinning with him. He has a great personality and it really shows how much he enjoys his job! read more

First meal after getting in town and it was fantastic ! Million dollar bacon was slightly sweet and spicy, cooked to perfection. All the veggies tasted like they were fresh picked from the local garden. But, the best part was the customer service! Everyone was extremely gracious and treated our party like family! Hospitality at its finest !!!! read more

although i said I'd never be back, my family insisted and i must say we received the BEST service today, thank you Toya!!!! She's so kind-hearted and loves her job read more

my experience was simply amazinggggg thanks to our help from latoya ! we will definitely be back !

Well today work has taken me back to Raleigh. Breakfast at the first watch one word amazing. The breakfast selection is something to see. Omelets, eggs Benedict my chose today. Plus health bowls, and let's not forget fresh orange juice and I mean fresh. Opens at 7am come and get some breakfast Raleigh. Hopefully I'll be back next month. Bye read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The menu is always the same here. They rarely offer creative options. The unfortunate thing is that this is as good as it gets in Raleigh, North Carolina. There is a French brunch place in Durham that's pretty good. read more

I dined here with a large group after boot camp and I loved the food. The menu was full of healthy items and when I heard hey made fresh kale juice I was in love. The kale juice among with the other juices are made fresh on site. I sucked my kale juice down so fast I had to order another. The blend of kale and cucumbers were perfect. There wasn't a bitter taste to it. I also ordered egg whites and a carrot cake pancake with turkey sausage. Yes I was hungry! The carrot cake pancake taste so good I didn't need any pancake syrup. They restaurant does offer sugar free syrup in case you want that. The eggs were cooked to perfection think and the turkey bacon didn't taste like rubber. This was a perfect dining experience and I loved the seating options/interior decor. The service was exceptional and I will be dining here again soon. read more

For a restaurant with a walk out price for two coming around $40 for two people I expected better service. Incredibly unfriendly waitress. Busy day didn't excuse her poor attitude shown to our table. Slow service / inattentive behavior can be excusable with a busy day, but not with curt and annoyed interactions. -Long wait for seat (fine) -Slow to greet once seated (fine) -Unfriendly, brief initial interaction without even an introduction or more than 3 words and a sour face (not fine) -Cutting off patrons while ordering, still with annoyed expression (not fine) -Long wait for food (fine) -Ignoring table, empty glasses, & trash which was left neatly at the edge of the table (maybe fine if busy, but not for entire meal) -Unapologetic attitude for poor kitchen service, bringing out each of 3 plates separately over 5 minutes (not fine) -Unwillingness to come back even to drop off the check (not fine) Needless to say, server was what some might call something which starts with B. Very poor service. Made comments to manager about this, and when I noted I didn't want anything but to leave my comments, she insisted I wait while a hostess went to the back and brought me $4 worth of vouchers.. needless to say, I will not be coming back to use these $4 worth of vouchers read more

The atmosphere is beautiful. The service was very good. I Like that they leave a craft of water on the table. I ordered the monte cristo and it was delicious. I'll be back soon!! read more

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Had a great brunch with friends. Food is great and the menu is huge. The place can get rather noisy and crowded but that's because it's so popular. Get in line in advance and you should be fine. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict BLT. YUM! - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My cousin and I were looking for a new breakfast place to try and I chose First Watch after reading some reviews on Yelp. I really liked the ambiance, and we were given a really warm and friendly welcome by the hostess. I ordered the Veg'd Out omelet with seasoned potatoes and a side of turkey sausage. To drink, I ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice and hot tea. The server brought a nice selection of organic tea bags from which to choose, which was a nice touch. Overall the meal was good and fresh. I'd definitely come back again to try some of the other menu items. Check out their website an join their Sun e-club. They will email you a coupon for a buy one get one free meal! read more

The atmosphere is very nice. I tried the French Toast on raisin bread. It was tasty. Idk what kind of bacon they serve but it is AMAZING!! I'll definitely eat here again. read more

This is our all-time favorite place for breakfast in Raleigh. There's a great selection to choose from, and they make sure to include health items as an added bonus. The atmosphere is welcoming, calm, and warm. The staff is always helpful and kind. They all seem to know the menu very well and can help you with recommendations if you're not sure what to get. They've got both the sweet and savory dishes, so you truly can't go wrong. My favorites are the Floridian French toast and the breakfast tacos. Try them! read more

This was a delicious lunch and the first time we've been here. The combo is highly recommended because you get a sampling of anything you want. Would highly recommend this for both lunch and brunch and anything else. read more

First Watch - Great menu for lunch or brunch. Price is very very reasonable. - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My husband and I tried First Watch for the first time for breakfast. When you walk in the decor is modern country (if that's even a thing). I liked the bright green color on the walls, it gave it a nice feeling to the place. Everything is wide open, even the kitchen. Not a fan of open kitchens, so you hear everything that is going on in the kitchen throughout the whole restaurant. They definitely tried to maximize the space they had by putting too many tables in the restaurant. There are some areas where they didn't need tables, it makes it seem a little too tight. My husband ordered the Parma hash and it was good. His only complaint was that they didn't provide him with jelly for his English muffin. He asked for it and they got it to him quickly, but it was a ramekin of nothing and he had to ask for another. Also, the orange juice is advertised as "fresh squeezed", it's not. Taste like it came out of a can. I ordered the Belgian waffle and 2 eggs. They both were good but nothing spectacular. Lastly, the process to pay your bill is not the best. They have the cash register located right where you enter into the restaurant. So, you have a line of people to trying to pay and people trying to enter and leave at the same time. It caused a big back up and you don't have any where to go because there are tables around you. Overall, not too bad. Most likely won't return for another visit. read more

A delightful breakfast option right off of Glenwood Avenue. We visited on a Sunday morning around 9am and were seated promptly. Bright decor; nice patio. Best part of the meal? The coffee pot remained on the table! I tried the cranberry nut oatmeal and substitute the English muffin side for Rye toast with some of the seasonal fig preserve the restaurant was promoting. The fig preserve was really tasty. I know it's a bit of a strange combo (figs + rye) but it worked for me. The oatmeal was HEARTY! Banana, dried cranberries, and pecans. No skimping. In retrospect, I think the oatmeal itself would have been plenty (took some of my toast home). My partner ordered the Market Hash, which he devoured. Would love more vegan breakfast options (a tofu scramble?!) but for our first trip to First Watch, we both left very full and satisfied. We had great service. When my toast first arrived buttered, I didn't have to say more than two words to our server and he already realized the error and promptly took care of it. We will definitely be back! read more