The food is always delicious and looking beautiful. We like the million dollar bacons a lot! Avocado toast, smoked salmon sandwich, traditional American breakfast such as eggs and sausages and gravy... all delicious. Even tried a new item Pork belly rice bowl and it was good too. The only downside is, it's always so busy so if you don't go there before 10am or join the waitlist, there will be a long wait... read more

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Dined in with my grandparents and my boyfriend for Sunday brunch. The cocktail I ordered was delicious the blueberry muffin was delicious also but you have to get it warm that's the key! The chorizo Mexican breakfast bowl I had adds to the score of this restaurant it was extremely salty. Another factor adding to the score was the service being slow I got my checks after I finish my meal read more

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This was my first time coming here and the place was nice and our waitress was great she was very patient with even the hostess because we had a party of 10 and because of the social distance they did great helping stay together the best they could. read more

First Watch - This place was very nice and the food was cooked just right. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I have dined at many different FW but this was my first time at this one. I gave this one 3 stars because my waitress brought me the wrong entree which I was rather annoyed . I ordered the egg Benedict with salmon and they brought me the egg Benedict with ham. The waitress was very nice and apologized, she said the cooked messed up the order; or maybe she grabbed the wrong plate. I waited a little over 5 minutes for the replacement entree. It came but didn't have the added avocado to the side salad. Just I was getting ready to eat, I then realized she didn't bring me a replacement fork. I then just got up and picked one up from the basket of utensils. read more

First time eating here. I was given a pot of coffee which kept it hot. Enjoyed the coffee-strong the way i like it. I had the Farmhouse Skillet which had two eggs, bacon, slices of avocado and roasted potatoes. Very tasty. Not disappointed.Coffee PotFarmhouse read more

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What a good spot! Plenty of shopping in the area to walk of your delicious meal! We were seated immediately and spaced out accordig to COVID regulations. Plenty of coffee and water right away and our food cane so quickly! There are a lot of unique menu items but many breakfast staples as well. Cute, country contemporary decor. I loved my pesto chicken quinoa bowl! I will come back again! read more

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I want to like this place because the service is so fast and friendly with the food and leave something to be desired. My home fried potatoes were full of grease and my scrambled eggs were lukewarm at best and I think he scrambled them right on the grill. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing on the menu maybe a sandwich would've been better. read more

First Watch - This was my scrambled eggs, yuck not scrambled at all was like eating hard whites and hard yolks. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Overall fabulous establishment! I loved everything here. From the orange juice to the food it was all delicious. The restaurant was packed when I was here and the service was great for how busy they were. There is a plethora of indoor and outdoor seating. They are handling Covid well for being such a popular place. I will be back to try more things on their menu! read more

First Watch - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The best I mean the best place to eat breakfast in Richmond. The food does sometimes take a while, if there is a lot of people but 9 times out of ten the food gets out fast. The food is always really good especially there Belgian waffles, that's my go to but i love this place, Definitely would recommend! read more

Great food and great service. Nice variety with many healthy options along with classics. Prepare for a small wait no matter what time you go but food is worth it. read more

Wanted some Breakfast on my day off so I went to First watch! Ash was so sweet up at the front and had a table cleaned off for us outside and seated us right away. Our Server Mike came over and took our pretty difficult order... and everything came out perfect! He was so polite! Everything tasted so good! We will be coming back! thanks first watch staff read more

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I LOVE first watch and have been going for many years while attending school in Newport News. At the Short Pump location, the food is great and consistent. The restaurant is spotless and spacious. My three star review is determined only because the service is just not up to par. On nearly every occasion my family and I have received poor service from wait staff and staff members working at the register. Staff members can be fairly rude and we often feel rushed. The service should be amazing in this part of town and I hope to see improvements in the future. We love the food, but want to love the experience as well! read more

First Watch - Traditional breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This is more like 3.75 stars. The food was good and the price was reasonable and the staff were friendly but the I would have liked more hearty menu options. I didn't like the Bloody Mary . They have a bar but very limited drink options. In the end, I think I would come back. read more

First Watch - Turkey sausage gravy and biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Million Dollar bacon - and priceless service. Favorite Brunch spot in West End RVA. RECOMMENDATION: TriFecta w/ Morning Meditation Drink read more

Great service, clean food offerings on the menu. Plenty of seating. Friendly staff. Ample parking.

Great food. Little expensive though but worth treating yourself and family once in awhile

Today was my homie's birthday, and we both have to work so I was looking around for somewhere get breakfast. We decided on First Watch because it was close by, and it was a great choice. To start with, the food was amazing. I had The Works omelet, with all the basic stuff, and it was delicious. It came with a side of toast, and a little mixed green salad. It was all really tasty! Also, the plating was beautiful. Then the staff was super friendly and attentive, as well. We didn't sit down for a second before someone was there to bring us some coffee, quick and friendly staff. Finally, the atmosphere was terrific! I really liked how clean and nice everything looked there, it was one of my favorite parts of the experience. All together, a fantastic experience! Definitely will be returning next time I'm in the mood for breakfast! read more

DO NOT GO THERE! Horrible service! Evidently they do not care to offer a table for one. Lots of open tables, but not for only one person read more

Everything about First Watch made me happy when I first found them. I saw fresh juices and Amazing pancakes. It was such a great fist experience and being vegan, I didn't feel like I missed out on much. There were plenty of options. If you can ever catch their chocolate chip muffins, enjoy one and take one home. Its amazinnnggg. Like a true mini cake in a cup lol. Give their brunch a try. I've been to many locations, you can't go wrong at any of them. read more

First Watch - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This place is your more upscale ihop. It definitely felt rustic and crafty. Plenty of seating and a large waiting area. It's a good breakfast lunch brunch place. I'd come again with the family on the weekend. It has a good variety of breakfast foods. They do have morning type alcohol drinks. It is located in a shopping center, so parking is in a general lot. I don't think they take reservations. It was a cool and trendy place for breakfast, I'd come here for a sit down breakfast versus an ihop. This is still commercial and not unique to the area. A good chain restaurant . Check this place out. they have indoor and outdoor seating. You get your check on the table and take it to the cashier to pay. read more

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I had a mediocre experience at First Watch in Orlando a couple of months ago, so I wasn't pressed to try it in Richmond. But, when I was looking for a new spot to have breakfast today, I thought why not give it a go. I'm glad that I did because this experience was much better. I ordered the crab omelet (included crab meat, peppers, corn, and hollandaise sauce) with mixed greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette, and multigrain toast. My favorite part of the meal was the toast! It was thick, soft, flavorful, and buttery. The preserves were great as well. Second to the toast was the mixed greens salad tossed with lemon dressing. It complimented the other flavors well and I love anything with lemon vinaigrette. The omelet was good, but I thought it could have been filled with a little more substance. My meal came up to $20 after tip which is steep for one person's breakfast. Idk how I feel about First Watch at this point. This experience was a good one, but it's not a place that I would go to with any frequency due to the price and lack of value. read more

Had a terrible experience and posted so on Yelp. I received a response requesting my contact details, but no one ever called me back.

The menu is extensive, offering a variety of breakfast/brunch foods. Most are healthy options, made to order and freshly prepared. The staff were professional and friendly. Sounds great, but this location is a disappointment. I had a seasonal selection of a pumpkin pancake with two eggs. Pancake had a good pumpkin flavor but was as flat as a crepe. My two over easy eggs were not over easy (they had never been flipped) and were not thoroughly cooked (the whites were still raw). My wife and the other couple were not impressed with their meals either (eggs Benedict on a difficult to chew ciabatta). Total bill was $75. We excepted a better meal at that price. Especially after a very long wait to be seated. There are many better (and less expensive) options in the Short Pump area. read more

My dad and I went here for breakfast. We were on just a small wait but then the bar opened up and we sat there. The bar staff was so friendly! The coffee was delicious. They make fresh juices so we tried each of them. Very refreshing and came out quick. My dad got the chickenchanga and I got the egg sandwich. They were busy and our food still came out at a normal time. The food was delicious! Egg was made perfect. My dad ate all of his ( which he rarely does). They have a bar menu which we didn't tackle this time but we will definitely be back! Our server Jess was extremely nice and welcoming. She was very attentive! The prices weren't that bad for what you're getting. It's not processed food and was worth it. read more

First Watch - This is the chickenchanga with the morning meditation juice. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My dad & I stopped by after an appointment. I haven't been here before but he had. Told me to try to trifecta. I got scrambled eggs, bacon, a waffle. Delicious to say the least. The jam or syrup type stuff they gave me was good. The decor & inside is awesome. Not that many choices for breakfast as I would like but not bad. If you're looking for a place for breakfast/brunch, I'd check this place out. Not many options for a good variety of breakfast/brunch in short pump other than the daily! read more

First Watch - The trifecta. Pretty plate too. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

If you have endless amounts of time to waste waiting this is the perfect place. Checked in online @946 arrived at 10:08 checked in with host and an hour later still no luck. I was told that we would be seated next and people were just hanging out at the outside tables. Two tables opened up and we were still not seated. Who knows if the food is good. This was a frustrating experience. read more

Terrible. I honestly don't get what the hype is about. I have been twice and only actually eaten once. Food was mediocre and coffee is awful. The worst thing about this place is the service. Very slow, no sense of urgency or concern. Upon walking in, struggle to be greeted. After deciding to try again, I went a second time. Again a long wait, but we tried to sit at the bar. SLOW. Watched custard food take forever to come out, took a long time to get coffee and orange juice and when I asked the server was t going to be log getting food, she said "probably " . With that, we decided to leave. Again, the food isn't that great to have to wait as long as you do. I was charged $10 for coffee and orange juice. Seriously? Decor is the best thing- that is the one star. I likely won't be back. read more

WOW! Amazing place to say the least absolutely blown away that this place still has their doors open. My wife and her friends decided to grab brunch after a long holiday binge drinking sesh. What place could look and sound better for a hair of the dog recovery in the morning? Rhetorical question but to answer LITERALLY ANYWHERE. By far a week old McDonald's filet'o'fish soaked in hot cakes syrup would've been easier to force down our throats. Bottomless mimosas? More like I could see the bottom of my glass the whole time. I didn't realize this place was self serve because I haven't seen the waiter in over and hour. The cook finally had to bring out our food and let me tell you when I say this man looked us dead in the eyes, setting that wretched poison down, waiting for us to die at first bite. This makes the health department in the area lose all respect for allowing such an establishment to continue existing. Next time I'll throw a swansons TV dinner in the microwave that would be a step up no no it would be leaps and bounds above this train wreck of a business. We felt like we were on a parody of man vs food. We were so hungry we probably would've eaten the "food" had we got our lawyer on the phone to rewrite our wills in time. I'll will be returning, but only to by the land once this place goes under. Horrendous experience. read more

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Love this place!! Stopped by and sat at bar to get food to go, it did not disappoint. The ingredients were so fresh! Now, vegan options were extremely limited and you had to get creative with menu. The cocktails were also limited but the fresh ingredients again stood out. I had the vodka cocktail with kale and apple, sooooooo good. Loved the open farm ambiance here. Will definitely be back! read more

First Watch - Yummy drinks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I met up with my good friend for brunch at First Watch last Saturday. I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant's layout and decor. The place feels really open and welcoming -- almost like a huge dining room. I had a bit of an appetite, so I ordered what I thought would be a pretty hearty meal. Boy, was I wrong. I slowly toyed with the food on my plate while thinking, "this is how food from IHOP would look/taste if the company originated in Southern California." Greaseless bacon, hallow waffles and lightly scrambled eggs -- that were minced into little pieces. I had to eat the egg pieces with a spoon. I really didn't know what to do. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. It was like a chore. I finished it because I had to. BUT they have really great freshly squeezed raw juices. read more

First Watch - Belgian Waffle, "scrambled eggs" and "bacon". - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Gave this place a second chance a couple days ago and they definitely made up for the subpar first impression. Came here with family on Father's Day and the place was packed. We had a reservation so we didn't have to wait long till we were seated. Our server was really good and very nice. She got all of our orders right and kept bringing out drinks and extra cups of ice. We ordered A LOT of food and everything came out at the same time, was hot, and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be coming to this place more often to try other items on their menu. read more

Waited for 2 hours for a table. Hostess seated multiple other parties of two ahead of us even though they arrived after us. We checked in with hostess multiple times but were never seated. Eventually left hungry. Will not be back.. read more

Food is excellent and there is a vast selection to please a crowd but don't get me wrong, it's no Cheesecake Factory. This restaurant is top notch. read more

Wonderful breakfast & lunch. Am on KETO and you can definitely find something delicious on the menu. Great service & a modern farmhouse appeal. Love this place. read more

Came here for something to eat on Sunday for the first time and was not disappointed. Loved the atmosphere and the location is decorated nice and comfortably. Food was good, I ordered the kale salad which was a little scant on the greens, but the chicken and dressing tasted well. I am giving four stars because my BF had breakfast which I tasted and the bacon was TO DIE FOR. If you go get their special bacon, it's yum, yum, yum delish. I will go back since I am now in the area for breakfast or brunch here, saw the French toast and need to taste that too because it look insanely good and the person sitting next to me said it was too. read more

I've eaten at First Watch several times since their recent opening in Short Pump and have not had one bad experience. I usually go in the morning and never have problems finding room at the bar for breakfast. Jess was working the bar and was an incredibly attentive and wonderful server. My food was delicious, cooked to order, and came out quickly. Will definitely be looking forward to my next breakfast here! Try the Traditional Breakfast or the Tri-fecta! Neither will disappoint. read more

The food looks very good and tastes delicious, my favorite is the million dollar bacon. BTW, their takeout boxes did very good job to protect and reserve the food taste. read more

The line out the door for brunch is there for a reason. It really is that good. I hate waiting, but I will happily wait to get in for brunch here. The staff are extremely efficient in turning over tables, but allow you to feel comfortable and not rushed at the same time. The food is high quality. Good portions. My only recommendation would be to find a bunch of money and just double the size of the building and the number of staff. WE NEED MORE. read more

Such a great spot for brunch! Love their specials. Would highly recommend. When the weather allows outdoor dining is enjoyable

I am so glad there is a nice breakfast place other than fast food in the area. The atmosphere and food are outstanding. Billy was our waiter and he was attentive, efficient and pleasant. looking forward to our next visit. read more