Soulless food that reveals a corporate approach to min-maxing their bottom line. Nowhere else in the South can you serve "flour water" and call it gravy with a straight face. Million dollar bacon was worth maybe $3.50. read more

Great food and excellent service . Relatively quiet for being very busy . Certainly a place to return for quality food

Food and drink were both great. Atmosphere was warm and inviting and out waitress was attentive

This establishment is worth trying. The "million dollar bacon" takes the cake!!! Everything we ordered was delicious and customer service goes a long way with me. They were outstanding from beginning to end. The mimosas are worth every penny. I enjoyed every bit of my experience here read more

The Traditional breakfast is my favorite order at First Watch! The Pomegranate Pear Punch and the Purple Haze drinks were enjoyed by everyone in my party! The service was amazing! read more

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Food was awesome! (As always) This place never disappoints. Thanks Amanda for being a great waitress and recommending the pomegranate sunrise (seasonal cocktail) read more

First Watch - Fall special hash - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I was excited to finally have my first break at First Watch. The menu was very appealing and finally decided on the pick 2 option with half a sandwich and a salad. The roast beef sandwich was nice, toasted sourdough bread, carmelized onions with a hunt if horseradish sauce. The salad had greens, pecans, chicken tired in a honey mustard sauce. I did not like the dressing, was not my taste. The traditional breakfast was disappointing. The plate was full of grease, maybe the bacon should have had the grease drained. The bread was grease soaked as were the potatoes. Overall, for $35 (included tip) it was disappointing, average at best. read more

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First time at this location. Just a stones throw from Crabtree Mall. Service was spot on! Friendly staff and our server, AImee greeted us behind a masked smile in these times of Covid. I began with a Kale tonic which was a great start to my meal. I ordered the Bacado omelette (minus the bacado as I don't eat bacon. I know, a travesty but I'm doing me. It usually comes with a salad but I really like their seasoned potatoes. No problem subbing. It comes with pico de Gallo and sour cream and lots of yummy avocados. Food came out quick and fresh and hot. Very satisfying start to our day. Would definitely return to this location. Hubby enjoyed his chickichanga meal. Love that they have healthy and not so healthy options. read more

First Watch - Kale tonic - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I've been wanting to try this restaurant in Virginia Beach but when I saw there was a location near my hotel in Raleigh while visiting this weekend; I jumped at the chance to try it. Pack your patience, there's usually a 20 minute wait. We ordered the classic breakfast (eggs, pork links. Artesian toast and potatoes & the trifecta (Belgian waffle, eggs and bacon). Everything was good but the waffle was cold. It was probably due to the waitress waiting for the other order. I prefer booth seating and not tables close to one another party where waitresses squeeze in between with their bottoms in your face. Next time I will request booth seating so I can really enjoy my meal. You won't be disappointed read more

The atmosphere was fantastic. The best customer service experience in a long while. The food came out timely and hot. I most definitely will visit again, hopefully soon. read more

We love breakfast at First Watch! Great food, service and price!! We frequent the Raleigh location and highly recommend it!

My favorite go to meal choice that is always filling. Our waiter was super helpful with recommendations. Even when a dish came out cold, she was quick to run us out more potatoes and was very observant with checking on us. Would definitely return to this location again. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta with carrot cake - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amanda Served us! the food came really fast.. the service was great.. we had a rough start but she saved the day and made us enjoy our group breakfast read more

First Watch - Floridan French toast - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great food, service and atmosphere... I would definitely recommend it! Quiet place to have brunch

Can never go wrong with first watch. Not my first option but it's never a bad option. I would say it an upscale Ihop if you will.

Fresh ingredients, healthy choices, presented in a home cooking style. Friendly, helpful waitresses and short wait times for your food. Hands down one of the best breakfast places in the area! Try anyone of their healthy specials: gluten free products, quinoa, and cage free eggs. Order the traditional breakfast: see picture with eggs, potatoes, and sausage links. Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, tomatoes, red onions. I opted for their fried potatoes. Excellent restaurant, highly recommend! read more

First Watch - The traditional breakfast: sausage links, eggs, and potatoes - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 4 First Watches are popping up all over the triangle. If you're like me you're probably wondering whats going on and what do they sell? Well... if you love brunch you'll love First Watch. I think of these guys as a step above IHop, Waffle House, Bob Evans, etc. I love this location as they always seem so happy and eager to help and serve. The servers are always chipper and joyful. The meals are amazing and the food is always hot. I had ordered home fries and wanted them crispy and it seemed as if this was something that could be done according to my server. When the fries came to the table they were soft :( At that time the server said that she thinks it would be hard for the cooks to get them any crispier. She was helpful but it sucked to have soft fries. At the end of the day the meal was good! read more

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Great food and a great team! I can give a shootout for everyone on the team and today want to showcase one of them. Toya is one of them. She pays close attention to their customers and is personable and friendly but accurate. This is an example of the quality the team represents. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great service! The pancakes were huge! Overall the vibe was comfortable and fast! I recommend adding chocolate chips to your pancakes :) read more

First Watch - Pancakes - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Awesome homestyle breakfast cooking! A little bit of a wait for the food to come out, but it was worth it. The staff was terrific. My wife and I enjoyed it and will definitely come back when we are in the area again. read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My boyfriend and I stopped in here for breakfast on Saturday morning and I am so happy we did! We were out running errands in Raleigh and feeling a bit hangry for a good breakfast. I suggested First Watch based on the great Yelp reviews and the breakfast selections looked healthy. Walking into the restaurant we were greeted by a bubbly, happy hostess and we were promptly seated. I noticed they had a container filled with cold citrus cucumber water to drink while you waited for a table, and I thought that was a nice touch. The decor had clean, modern "farm vibes" and that's right up my alley. Our waitress ended up being the happy hostess who seated us. We ordered coffee and water and the coffee was delicious. It was good and strong, we loved it. I ordered the turkey sausage biscuit and gravy with scrambled eggs and home fries. My boyfriend ordered the Traditional breakfast, which came with bacon, scrambled eggs, toast and home fries. We both loved our food. The eggs were fluffy and light, and my boyfriend appreciated that they cooked his bacon perfectly (very well done). I loved that they had delicious turkey sausage gravy since I don't eat pork. We will definitely be back! read more

I'd have given this 4 stars, but they forgot the other egg! My wife and I have eaten here several times before. The quality and service are normally very good. It's nice to be seated right away mid week, and our waitress was great. Coffee was quickly served and we placed our orders. I ordered one of the skillets, and we (the waitress and I) both understood that my eggs not be over done. I wanted a runny yoke (who doesn't on a skillet- that yolk running down over the potatoes and other goodies?). So when my 2 eggs showed up hard, and I mean HARD, there was no soft yolk let alone runny. I hate waiting for my waitress to return, so I asked someone to grab her. She took my dish back, (had we found her quicker, then Just re-do 2 eggs) and I waited. One perfectly cooked egg over the new dish. One. Seriously?? Service was good. But the kitchen ? They were severely understaffed, and I get it, but this isn't difficult to do and doesn't take long to get it right. About the same amount of effort to get it wrong. We will return, but it'll be a while. read more

Amanda was so cool, great server! Despite computer hiccup they kept everything rolling. Great food! TY! read more

The food is always great here I definitely recommend if you want delicious healthy organic food. Wonderful service from Latoya! She was very attentive and friendly. read more

I have been going to this store for years. I will not be going back after dealing with the management. I put in an pickup order online and accidently put a 30$ tip instead of a 3$ tip on a 32$ breakfast. (I know my bad and my fault). I did call the restaurant and talked to management and asked if they could refund me any of the money due to it being a mistake. I understand they paid out the tip to their workers already, but asked if they could give me a discount on my next meal or a gift card for 20$. They said no. the food is very good, like I said been a loyal customer for many years read more

They were very busy and had a little bit slow weight, but the manager stepped it up and checked on her order and amended the problem. Will return food was great. read more

My family is moving to Raleigh and stopped in for breakfast on Sunday. We were super happy with the food (million dollar bacon is the bomb). Service was great with Katie being attentive, friendly and helpful. Our family of five enjoyed our first stop to this First Watch and we plan to come a 2nd, 3rd time, etc. Thanks Katie and team read more

Friendly Service. Although can seem chaotic when busy. It can take a while to get your food sometimes. Sides can be hit or miss. This time my breakfast potatoes were slightly undercooked. However, the rest of the meal was great. Good Breakfast. My favorite has to be the special Breakfast Drinks. I really like the Kale Tonic. Had to get one to go! read more

First Watch - The Bacado Omelette - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great food when they finally get it right. I've been coming to First Watch around Raleigh for a few months and they are one of my go-to breakfast and lunch restaurants, and every time that I order, the meal is messed up one way or the other. Parts of the ticket are forgotten, over medium eggs are scrambled instead, etc. They are always quick to fix the order but the frequency of errors is a bit crazy. The food is great, their fresh juice and breakfasts are top notch and everything tastes fresh. Certainly a refreshing change from a lot of other local diners. read more

My French toast was presented beautifully as seen in the picture. The food was good and the prices were decent. Nothing to write home about though. I might be biased because I love hole in the wall, locally owned businesses. This is a well ran chain with good service and good food. Nothing more and nothing less. ...it also was knocked down a star because it didn't serve alcohol...mimosas are a must for brunch! read more

First Watch - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place has an open kitchen so ppl can here pretty much everything going on in the area around the kitchen. The cook was wearing headphones so he was having to yell. Unfortunately his potty mouth was very audible and his confrontational discussion with other employees was heard throughout the restaurant. Not a pleasant breakfast today. read more

I've been here many times in 2017/2018 when I was living up the street. I've since moved and circled back on a Sunday afternoon. On this particular visit, I'd say I had a 3 star experience. The wait was moderate and the new hosting staff was efficient. Free coffee while you wait still. The place was packed and the kitchen bustling. I ordered a acai bowl which came with toast with almond butter. The bowl itself wasnt very smooth in consistency and the berries were ok but not amazing. The bread was good. We ordered the morning burst (dont quote me on that name) which was a watermelon drink. They always advertise the specialty drinks, but they usually fall flat. This one was no exception. It had a bit of an off putting taste. More like a pressed juice then a tropical fruit juice like it seemed it would be in taste. Not horrible, just not for everyone. My boyfriend ordered the trifecta which is always a safe choice and he enjoyed it. Overall I felt the meal lacked a certain 'excitement' or savoriness that we were looking for. I gave 4 stars because other times I have been, it's always been very good and I think this could potentially be a one off.... I like first watch's menu over all. They have health conscious options and some pretty unique items on the menu. I'd say give it a try if have not read more

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Worst first watch I've ever been to, my food was disgusting the service was mediocre at best. Two different people looked me in my eyes and walked away before someone came to ask if we had been helped. On top of that my Togo order took over 30 min longer to prepare than what THEIR own website estimated it would take. There was sauce all over the outside of my to go containers, and the food was visibly sloppily thrown together. Would not recommend this location, the worst out 5 different locations I've been to. The quesadilla which was supposed to be BARBACOA meaning meat, had a singular chunk of meat and beans looked like soup. Deserves no stars but that's not an option read more

First Watch - "Quesadilla" - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I have been to several First Watch establishments and I must say that this was one of the most efficient. I was a bit hesitant to stay when I saw that the restaurant was extremely busy but I am glad I stayed. The line moved quickly and no one waited an extreme amount of time. The hostess took seating requests quickly and there were several other staff members moving quickly to accommodate the requests. I didn't see one person lingering and you could tell service was a high priority. I met Chef Jay who was also assisting with requests and locating open seats for customers. The food came out quickly and was exactly as we requested. My cousin also asked a question about a drink she wanted and the server was happy to make a suggestion for the Cold Mint Coffee. Thank you for great service and a great time! read more

Amazing food and great and friendly service. Amanda was absolutely fantastic in elevating our experience and providing great service. Definitely was worth the small wait to sit down. :) read more

First Watch - Traditional breakfast - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food is always perfectly delicious - pending how large your group is and when you go, wait times can be a little long. I've never had a bad experience at First Watch and would go for brunch any day! read more

First Watch - side of biscuit/gravy with french toast special of the day - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great place to go to for brunch! They're always busy so I recommend getting in line on their online wait system. Their menu is pretty big so there's always something for everyone. The food comes out hot and fresh and oh so delicious! read more

I'm updating my review since I've been here around ten more times since my last review. When you have a newborn who hates their carseat and you want breakfast your pickup options are limited. Enter First Watch! Unfortunately you can't order online, but when you call someone picks up right away and is happy to take your order. Our order has been perfect almost every time and only takes around ten minutes to prepare. Basically we place our order, drive on over, and our food is waiting for us. The only thing we sometimes have to wait on is drinks. I'm guessing since it's separate from the kitchen the staff just waits to pour them until you arrive. My favorite dish is their extraordinary egg sandwich. It's freaking good! With the avocado, cheese, and arugula its delicious and filling. I also love their home fries, they are always seasoned super well which I'm a big fan of. No matter the temperature I also grab an iced coffee, it's preprepared and I always enjoy it. Overall a good spot to dine in, but a great spot for quick pickup! read more

I have been to a couple of other First Watch's and they were excellent, this one was terrible. While the Egg's Benedict looked really good, and the flavor was good. They were cold when they got here. I was never asked by the staff how it was until almost done. Also I received dirty silverware, and no I am sorry just a I will get another one for you with a gruff look. This First Watch I would avoid and find someplace else. read more

First Watch - Dirty spoon that they didn't care about. - American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Whoah Momma! I LOVED First Watch. C'mon, when you start with Million Dollar Bacon, crisp-ok, yes so.much.sugar.goodness. It was right tasty and split between three people...can't be toooo bad, right? I split the Skillet Hash -Farmhouse because: . I am trying to add more avocado to my life as it is so good for you. My daughter had the cornbread carnitas and she cleaned that plate. Service was great, bathrooms clean. I love sitting outside, you are off Glenwood past Crabtree mall so not a view but a great breeze and I enjoyed being outside. Oh! Also I am always happy when I can use the Yelp! Feature to get on the waitlist. We were sat pretty quickly with that tool. Waiting is for suckers lol. (Jk-we go places we have to wait all the time and I look at it as an opportunity to people watch and drink water). read more

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