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    First Watch

    4.1 (309 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    This is the egg scramble with goat cheese. My wife loved it!
    Tavares G.

    Mrs. Garrett and I went to Richmond, Virginia, to see my wife's twin brother "Deputy Chief Casey Johnson" graduate from the University of Virginia. He walked the stage to receive his Master's degree in Public Safety. We stayed near First Watch at the Hilton, which was within walking distance, in a city named Short Pump, Virginia. Upon entering First Watch, we immediately noticed the spacious, open-concept layout and rustic interior décor. It created a great vibe and complemented the friendly service perfectly. We sat at the bar and were helped by a kind young lady named Victoria, originally from Slovenia. She was attentive, checked in on us often, and struck the perfect balance--warm, helpful, but never pushy. We absolutely loved her. Then there was Mr. Smith. I noticed him right away because of how he moved throughout the restaurant--like he owned it. He was picking up trash, clearing tables, removing trays--doing the kind of work many leaders overlook. I thought to myself, Now that's how an owner should run a business: be one with his team, and in return, the team becomes one with him. As I observed Mr. Smith, I couldn't help but be in awe of the menu. Great drink selection, and the staff were energetic and hospitable. I ordered the Egg White Frittata with a side of mixed greens and house potatoes--it was wonderful. My wife had a scramble with goat cheese, and we shared a lemon curd pancake that was absolutely amazing. The mimosas were excellent. The place was spotless. We even DoorDashed from them the next day--and came back again, this time with Casey, my wife's twin brother and his fiance "Paula". Mr. Smith even suggested we check out Carytown--and we're so glad we did. We had a great time and eventually found our way to Brown's Island. It's a beautiful spot to walk, with views of downtown and paths that cut through the lush greenery of Richmond. Later, we stopped off at the nearby indoor/outdoor Westfield Mall. It was huge--perfect for shopping and soaking in some local vibes. During our trip, we met so many kind people--a pleasant surprise in a world that's not always so warm. We even took a drive to Charlottesville, about 45 minutes northeast of Short Pump. What a charming, quaint area! It reminded us of Berkeley meets Santa Cruz meets Los Gatos. If you're from the Bay Area, you know the vibe I'm talking about. Overall, this was an incredible trip. We truly fell in love with Mr. Smith at First Watch. He comes from a law enforcement and military family, and he shared a bit of his story with us. That was refreshing--especially in a time when so many people are reluctant to share anything personal, especially with a stranger. Mr. Smith, thank you. We suggest First Watch before you go anywhere else when visiting Short Pump, Virginia. Mr. Smith is now family, and we look forward to hosting him in the San Francisco Bay Area when he and his family come to town. So, if you're ever in Short Pump and find yourself hungry for a great brunch, phenomenal service, and that rare kind of energy that reminds you of home, good friends, and homemade food--go see Mr. Smith at First Watch. Tell him the Garretts sent you, and that they send their love, too. Enjoy the rest of your life. ‍

    Turkey gravy biscuit with two eggs and grits
    R J.

    First time visiting First Watch and I have to say we were underwhelmed given all the hype about this chain. We went for breakfast about 10:30AM, greeted and seated immediately by hostess, waiter came by promptly and we both had coffee, very good blend and a pot left at the table. I liked that... My wife ordered the three breakfast avocado tacos and I ordered the turkey sausage gravy biscuit with two eggs. Wife loved hers, I ate about half of mine and gave up - turkey sausage is awful. I also ordered grits instead of potatoes as my side and they were the best I have ever had - delicious. I also ask for an extra biscuit and while it was quite large, it was dry and overbaked. When the bill came I was charged $3.29 for a single biscuit. Most restaurants don't charge extra for any bread products - especially at these prices. Total for both breakfasts, extra biscuit and coffee, over $42 plus recommended tip of 18, 20 or 25%. You don't get more than 15% from me unless service is stellar - while the service was acceptable, it was far from stellar and asking me for 18% tip as a minimum is a tad insulting, especially at First Watch pricing, while is very high end for a fairly average restaurant. Environment? Lots of hard services and a very loud din as a result, even when only about half full. I doubt we would return, given other menu items were equally overpriced, for example, a single multi-grain pancake, $8! No meat, nothing but one "huge" pancake. Most breakfast menu items were in the $13-16 range, which is quite high when compared to places like Cracker Barrell where prices are closer to $9-10 for most menu items for breakfast and their pancakes are INCREDIBLE as are their biscuits, which they do not charge extra for, by the way. Doubt we will be back.

    Order of two stacked pancakes
    Shana T.

    This is my first time at first watch and I will definitely be back. The waitress was attentive. The food was cooked perfectly,the restaurant had a nice vibe, this was a very pleasant experience. I even ordered their kale juice to go and when I tasted it, it was very refreshing.

    Jahmelia B.

    Is it even a Saturday morning if you don't start your day having breakfast at First watch with your family??!! We love first watch and tend to start our weekends off here with breakfast. From our many trips to FW we've learned that there is always a wait so it's best to sign up for the waitlist on line prior to driving there. They have a solid breakfast and brunch menu and also offer limited time specials as well which are always delicious. We love FW, check them out.

    Farmhouse hash
    Kiley Q.

    Such a good decision for breakfast! Went on a Friday morning and it was pretty busy but fast service. I got a cinnamon pancake with eggs and sausage. It was delicious. The farmhouse hash was tasty. Service was pretty good and the restaurant felt comfortable and clean. Would definitely return!

    Tri-fecta
    Mary A.

    The restaurant wasn't crowded this morning so we're were seated quickly. The server appeared quickly but took quite a while to bring coffee. The food was good and came out fast. I was really disappointed and the servers lack of attentiveness. No coffee or soda refills and never checked back at all after the food came out. Very disappointing service.

    Wes A.

    Great food great service! Love out door seating! I had a good biscuits and gravy! I also like the self serving mimosa! Certainly expensive, but quality is there ! Ambiance is certainly clean and cool!

    Aleshia A.

    We went here for a little Saturday morning brunch and it was an overall pretty good experience. We had about a 30minute wait so I highly recommend that you make a reservation before arriving. We had three small kids and two adults and we were pretty satisfied with our food and service. The pancakes were huge and delicious, I'm not sure what kind of syrup they give you but it's terrible. The chicken sausage, bacon, and eggs were all also on point. Additionally we had the hash which was surprisingly good. Finally we tried a few of their new juices the lavender mint was delicious enough for the kids to ask for two glasses of it. The passion fruit one was also quite good.

    Their lovely fresh drinks made in house - kale tonic, meditation drink, and a watermelon sunrise (or something like that) :)
    Meredith T.

    When I lived in VA... this was my favorite place to go for amazing food for breakfast/brunch/ lunch. Now when I visit from California... I always make it a plan to come by and visit this place! It was just as I remembered ! You won't be disappointed

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    Aida S.

    Went back again and food was delicious, service was fast and pleasant, frequently checking on us throughout our meal. Place was clean, busy and quite loud but friendly and fun!

    Bacon cheddar cornbread. Yes, please!
    Kelly T.

    Oh, so good! We were seated quickly and our server had coffee in hand for us while we perused the menu. And what a menu! Lots from which to choose. Savory, salty? Take your pick. Hub had the Floridian French toast, which is loaded with fruit. The French toast itself had excellent flavor. This was served with warm syrup. I went with savory and ordered the Baconer omelet, which was true to its name with lots of chopped bacon, with Monterey Jack cheese and avocado. As if that wasn't enough, it came with potatoes and toast. And we couldn't pass up the summer special appetizer of bacon and cheese cornbread, served topped with honey butter. Yes, we rolled out full and happy! Super kind server and friendly register staff. Highly recommend!

    Market hash and kale tonic
    Ali Z.

    I love first watch and have been to like 12 of their restaurants. Always delicious and fresh, the staff at this location were nice as usual. There needs to be a first watch in every town.

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

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

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

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    We stopped by on a road trip and it was totally worth it…read more Service was exceptional! Online ordering is also available. We got breakfast sandwiches to go, as well as fruit and grits. Everything was delicious, packaged well and served quickly. Place was clean, with great big picture windows. Very welcoming. It was a pretty hot day, and the server offered us some water to take for the ride. Absolutely appreciated.

    Came here for brunch with my boyfriend. It was our first time here…read more I have to take notes next time cause I forgot what our meals were so bear with me ...... I can't remember the name of the biscuit I had but it had bacon, eggs and gravy, and I got a side of the red potatoes. My boyfriend got the biscuit and gravy and the tomato soup. We also tried the grits tots, which were really good surprisingly. The food was delicious in general. The biscuits were perfect. They were not too dry, It was just right and they were pretty decent size. I love them. No, I got the flight and honestly, I was only a fan of two of the flavors on the flight so our server did replace two of our flight drinks with a flavor that I actually loved so that was awesome. Our server was really nice. I cannot remember her name, but she was very helpful and tentative. The restaurant itself was clean and nice, I did not use the bathroom there so I don't know what the bathroom looks like. I always try to check out the bathroom of a restaurant to give you guys an update on that but I did not this time so I'll do better next time. I would definitely come back.

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    12.3 mi

    Nothing else like this spot in Richmond. Talk about a unique breakfast spot - my taste buds went…read morefor an amazing ride with this one. If you're like me - and wanting to try a bit of everything - the Breakfast Combo is the way to go. The Egg Silsi is like a perfectly mild Shakshuka, and the Kinche and FirFir along with made for a wonderful infusion of flavors, textures, and savory spices that were unlike anything I have ever had for breakfast before. Everything went beautifully with the spongey goodness of the Injera. Ethiopian flavors are just so... cool. I don't know how else to describe it but this just hit different. Plus, a reliable cup of home-brewed coffee? Say less.

    I had breakfast at Buna Kurs last week when I was in Richmond for a few business meetings, and I…read moreLOVED it. And what's not to love? Customer service? Wonderful. Ambiance? Great. Coffee/tea options? Two thumbs up. Food? Outstanding. Seriously, I loved it from start to finish. I showed up on a Tuesday morning with my laptop and an empty stomach. There's lots of seating inside (with great natural light throughout, it's just such a warm, cozy space), and a few tables outside as well. I ordered the Keshir team (ginger, orange juice, and honey), which totally hit the spot. I could not resist the breakfast combo, which comes with egg silsi (scrambled eggs in tomato sauce with onion), kinche (bulgur cooked and tossed with yellow onion and clarified butter and topped with jalapenos), firfir (injera sauteed in a spicy tomato sauce), and injera. I SCRAPED the plate. Everything was delicious. Just thinking about it now, I wish there was a Buna Kurs in Baltimore, so I could eat this for breakfast once a week. One of the best breakfasts I've had this year. No joke. I love Ethiopian food, and I am so jealous that Richmond has an Ethiopian cafe. Ethiopian for breakfast?! A dream. It doesn't hurt that the service and ambiance are also great. Easy street parking to boot. A great place to work. The only thing that I'd recommend to them is that a few more outlets to charge laptops or phones would be nice - so that people can work from the cafe more easily! But otherwise, Buna Kurs is pretty much perfect in my view. Dream breakfast. Great cafe. Couldn't love it more.

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    Tarrant's Cafe

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    3.9
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    12.2 mi
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    Street parking on a Thursday around 8 o'clock was not as difficult as I thought it would be. There…read morewas one open space waiting for our arrival. Upon entering, I was reminded of a 1950s pharmacy by the humongous "Prescriptions" sign hanging above the bar, and the antique furniture, bar, and barstools splayed throughout Tarrant's. There was a solid crowd at the bar; it's clear there is a regular crowd that sits and hangs out here. We were promptly seated by a young blonde woman in the dining section (behind the bar). Our server, Nadia, was an enchanting brunette, training another young server, Sierra. She took our drink orders and gave us plenty of time to review the menu, checking in after a few minutes to see if we were ready. We finally decided, my partner ordered the 10" Bianca White (pizza), and I chose the Sailor Sandwich. Unfortunately, the sailor was not in the cards for me, and Nadia suggested the Reuben as they were similar. They brought out breadsticks while we waited, and the food arrived within 10-15 minutes. I was pleased with the atmosphere, the old-fashioned chandeliers, the large mirror, the floral paintings, and the rustic frames, all of which added to the restaurant's stated aesthetic. The pizza was hot and savory, while the Reuben had buttery toast, crispy corned beef, and a light smattering of sauerkraut (TBH, I didn't even notice the sauerkraut). For dessert, we indulged in the upside-down walnut apple pie, served with vanilla ice cream, all made from scratch, and beautifully delicate. Our time at Tarrant's Cafe seemed like a stroll into the past; the only indication of modernity was the ordering kiosk used by the staff. We truly enjoyed our time and had deeply meaningful conversations without enduring the hustle and bustle or the rowdy cacophony of an intense crowd.

    Downtown location is always reliable Friendly staff, good…read moreservice, consistent food. Homestyle, comfort food. Full bar Street or public pay lot parking My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation + .5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

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