Avocado toast and eggs Benedict with salmon was my breakfast order here. Tasty. I just didn't like the vibe. I felt rushed although my food took awhile to arrive. I've heard lots about this place and It was worth the try. It's pricey for what you are getting . It seems like a good concept but I just didn't feel the love I like to taste from this particular restaurant. Seemed generic but hey try it for yourself. ‍ read more

Love the look. Service was quick. Love all the healthy choices but you can still get classic breakfast items too. Coffee was good but the juice was the best thing I had. This is a great place to meet with others or bring the kids. read more

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Quite to our surprise there was no wait to get a table. The parking lot looked full so not sure where everyone was. Inside the place looked fresh, which is not surprising since it opened only a few days ago. Our server took our order and we noted that we needed one additional water glass as our party was three and not two. She said she would bring it. Much to our surprise, our server never stopped back by with the glass and our breakfast eventually arrived, delivered by food runners. We asked one of them for the water glass and some extra napkins. Still our server never stopped back by to check how we were doing with our food, but if she had, I could have informed her that my chicken sausage patties never made it out with our order. Our server hovered with two other tables somewhat nearby, but she was never close enough to me such that I would have had to shout at her to get her attention. So, I let another server who happened to pass that the chicken sausage patties did not arrive with our order and to please let our server know. Still, our server did not come by but toward the end of our meal, the chicken sausage patties came out, piping hot. Overall, the food was unremarkable. The avocado toast that I ordered was without seasoning and essentially chunks of avocado on toast accompanied by my two eggs on the side. Honestly, no noticeable flavor! My child's waffles were tasty and as was the hot chocolate. The coffee also was unremarkable as far as flavor. My wife ordered the Healthy Turkey and said it really didn't have any flavor. The chicken sausage patties were tasty but the million dollar bacon that our server raved about while we were ordering was not worth the money. Still, our server had not come by, but was tending to the two other tables! An experienced server did stop by and offered to clear our finished plates. She was friendly and attentive while doing so. While we had her attention, we mentioned that we would appreciate a box to take the two strips of million dollar bacon with us, as well as the check if she could do so. Shortly thereafter, our server--yes, THAT "our server"--came by with the box for the bacon and our check. At the cash register station, I was asked how things were and quipped "since you asked, the food was not very tasty and our server neglected us." She commented that many of the staff are new and still learning, and she subtracted $10 from our bill. While I was not seeking any discount on our check, I thanked her and added a tip reflecting the server's level of service provided. My standard for service is 20% and it can go up with better service. I left 10% this time. My initially thought was that our server, in fact, was experienced so I was surprised at being neglected. Also, since First Watch has locations all over the place, it should know what it's doing when opening new locations. They are not a startup and trying to figure it out. They have server training. This was our first experience at a First Watch. Richmond is a foodie town so considering such, it also was our last experience at a First Watch. There are too many other good places to choose from. read more

the service was terrible and they forgot my food. Then proceeded to forget it again. While everyone at my table was finished eating.

Food was delicious as always. Cassandra you filled our morning with much needed joy. You are amazing. read more

First Watch - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Today was our first time here and I must say I will be back again! The service was great and the food was amazing. read more

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Absolutely fantastic food. Much better than I expected. Even better than the short pump location. Lovely new place with nice decor. There was a 10-15 minute wait but they have free mini coffee while you wait. Great prices. Very nice tasting food. Big portions. Everything tasted fresh. They could add more servers though. read more

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Waited quite awhile which was expected. Eggs were cold and the carafe of coffee had black slime floating in the coffee. Go to Waffle House. read more

I've been a longtime visitor of First Watch, and I've observed that the quality of service can differ depending on the location. Today, I called in an order at this particular location, and to my pleasant surprise, when I arrived just moments later, my food was ready, and it was prepared correctly. The staff members were very welcoming, and I would highly recommend this place. read more

First of all, when we were put on the waitlist we were told it would be 20-25 minutes. 40 minutes later we went to check when we would be called and the guy at the desk said 20 more minutes. We were in disbelief and were asking again how that could be. Luckily, there was another worker passing by and said it would be just until they could clean a table. So we waited another 10-15 minutes while about 15 people queued up to pay. Finally we were seated. The waiter was nice and the menu was substantial. I got eggs Benedict blt and my husband got the Belgian waffle. The wait for food was a little long. My husband liked his waffle and it came with homemade mixed berry jam, syrup and dusted with powdered sugar. My food would have been good but it was cold. I don't mean it had been hot and cooled off a little bit. It was Cold. The poached eggs were barely cooked and the whites were quite runny. I had opted for potatoes instead of mixed greens. The potatoes weren't quite as cold as the eggs but they were very greasy, as in there was a pool of oil on the plate underneath the potatoes. They tasted ok, but the oil was off putting. The restaurant ambiance is quite loud. Hard floors, no carpet. Tables, no booths. So the pros were the food was tasty. Cons were super long wait and cold food. If we lived closer I would give this place a second chance, but as we live an hour away it's not worth it. read more

Great service good food and great bloody Mary. My girlfriend and I met for lunch to catch up. We weren't rushed and everything was great. Will go back. read more

This place was so good! Our waitress made a suggestion and spoke highly of the Purple Haze so I ordered it. Delish!! Everything I asked for was on point and so was hubby's!! We'll definitely go back but not on the weekend-they are busy, but that's not a bad thing! read more

I read the last lady's reviews and dismissed them as she seemed a bit over the top and I felt bad for who ever had to serve them. Anyway, I thought the place was great and very clean. The staff was polite and the service was great! The food was also very good and I enjoyed the many options. read more

Consistently excellent food and service. I've had brunch here twice in the last week and several times prior to this. The portions are good sized, the prices fair, the service friendly, and the food fresh and tasty. I love that the menu items display the calorie count very clearly & that they will substitute egg whites and gf options at no charge! They will also start your table off with a pot of coffee if you desire. Their patio is nice and there's a bar if you're interested in that. Overall, this place is great, as is the Short Pump location. You can also put yourself on the virtual waitlist if you're going during a peak time. Will definitely be back. read more

VERY BUSY Saturday late morning, I chose to take a seat at the bar. Darien was very welcoming, got my beverage, told me to take my time with the menu. My vantage point was directly into the kitchen, I was VERY impressed with the precision, grace and kindness each of the associates had for one another-at the pace they were working the plating was still beautiful and everyone was pleasant and courteous! When my omelette arrived it was EXCELLENT, everything tasted fresh and done to perfection! Darien shared it was his first day at bar-he was handling things like a seasoned pro! HIGHLY RECOMMEND A VISIT! read more

Leon was absolutely phenomenal! His service was A1 and he was very kind. The food was delicious. He definitely deserves employee of the year! read more

Place really fell apart. I was in today and dealt with wait times being inaccurate and ended up waiting an extra 45 minutes on top of our 40 minute quote.. food was good today but is inconsistent when I'm here other times and at other locations. I had a new server. Seems like a lot of the regular servers I have know have left. Overall not a great breakfast experience like is used to be read more

Food was amazing!! Great Service from Ashley! Would definitely recommended First Watch to friends & family!

Perfect visit!!! Ashley,my bartender was amazing!! Service was superb!!! First Watch is always my go to breakfast places!!! I also met the manager,Jeremy who was also in the kitchen cooking! Food was amazing!!! Thanks Guys!!!! read more

Great spot. Everyone raves about another brunch/breakfast spot near here in Midlothian but I think place is better. The juices are excellent. I got the morning meditation and it was delicious. Avocado toast and eggs are delicious. My son loved the half waffle with sausage and he's always picky. Almost at the whole thing and he's only 15 months now. read more

The food is good, our waitress not so much. We told her separate checks, she put our meal on on ticket. She forgot the potatoes with the order. Maybe she is inexperienced or over worked read more

Deliciously fresh and flavorful. You can't go wrong here. Portions are decent, price is good, the eggcelent sandwich is definitely one of the most delicious breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Great brunch spot. read more

The wait time is awful.... Checked in twice and still had to wait an hour. They had plenty of tables....

I had never heard of First Watch before but I love breakfast and Brunch food. So when I drove past it one day I decided to turn around and give it a try. The bartender, William, was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and was able to answer any questions I had. He requested I try the Chickichanga. It did not disappoint. Food was hot and tasted fresh. To drink I got the Kale Tonic, which hearing it doesn't sound too appealing but to taste it was a different story. It was amazing. The manager, Jeremy, came out to talk to me and was very interested in my feed back but I had nothing negative to say. If you don't wanna wait, I recommend coming in at a later time, but the food is worth the wait. I will be back again and again. This will be a regular spot for me and my friends. read more

The food wasn't very good. The sausage was burned, bacon overcooked, toast was too hard to eat. The decaf coffee was bitter. Moreover, the waitstaff was no very attentive. We have dined at First Watch on Broad Street midtown, and the food was hot delicious and palatable. The waitstaff @ Broad St Midtown was friendly and attentive. I will not be dining at First Watch Quiocissan again. Prefer the Broad St. Midtown location. M read more

With everything going on it was nice to get out. Completely understand being busy etc. However, after waiting 35 minutes to sit. And then another 40 minutes for my food, we observed people that were seated four tables after us get their food first. Then tried to speak with the manager, and he made it sound like it was no big deal and didn't recommend or suggest any corrections or sympathy. read more

We went on A Sunday morning, about 10:30 and were pleasantly surprised to be seated without a wait. When we left there it looked like a reasonable wait for a table. The menu focuses on breakfast, as name implies, with some interesting twists on standard fare. Noisy read more

We had a great experience at our first meal here in Richmond, VA. (5310 W. Broad St.) Our server, Jay, was helpful with the menu & very attentive to us throughout our meal. I had breakfast & my husband had a salad for lunch. We will suggest this place to others & return, I'm sure. read more

Amazing food & the staff is wonderful. Some of my personal favorites are the Elevated Egg Sandwhich, and gotta try the seasonal juices like the Morning Meditation read more

I have heard nice things about this place and was in the neighborhood. I thought I would give it a try. I was greeted immediately when I walked in and was sat quickly. My server, Liz, was prompt and knowledgeable and patient with my questions. I was impressed with the fresh pot of coffee that they bring to the table. The flavored creamers on the table were a treat. I ordered the traditional breakfast and I was not disappointed. My food came quick and was very good. I did venture out of my comfort zone and ordered a kale tonic. Geez what a treat! I was not disappointed. The manager, Jeremy was at the cashier stand when I went to pay. He was very friendly and gave suggestions on my next visit. Which will be in the near future. I hope to try something out of my comfort zone and will be telling my friends to give this place a try. read more

Came in for breakfast today, Jorge took care of me. Great service, great food! Will be back soon!

Their service is unbelievably amazing I have never written a yelp review but this has encouraged me to the point I am so happy the food is also exceptional I won hundred percent recommend this restaurant read more

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

My first experience at First watch was in Louisville KY, and I was so in love with their food. Yesterday I realized that we have a restaurant in the area, so me and my boyfriend decided to have breakfast over there. We arrived at 10:40 AM and they take your name and said 20 - 30 minutes waiting time. We were there for 1.5 hours, a lot of cars were picking up take out orders but we never got a table. Around 12:20pm we were starving and we decided to go to another place. We never received any message that our table was ready... Terrible management and bad experience !!!! read more

Overpriced, small salad for 10$. They put too much salt on it and the bread. Lettuce was limp. I couldn't finish it.. Won't go back. The service was good but when I told them how salty it was they didn't seem too concerned. read more

I love going there in person Food is always great. But what on earth is wrong with the delivery Ordered the farmhouse hash and got like two grapes for my fruit side. Like if you're just gonna put two grapes there why even bother having a fruit side ???! Just don't! it's ridiculous! We're paying the exact same price when we go in yet we get less??? Actually more if you count deliver and service fee plus tip read more

Good service but thought the food was really mediocre. I got the Florentine eggs Benedict and seasoned potatoes which were very average. Not worth the hype and better brunch places downtown read more

First Watch - Florentine Benedict with side of potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love this place. I've been there twice and both times were phenomenal. I went to the soft opening which was great and I went back not long after. Every time I have gone out servers have been so polite and friendly and the food has been absolutely delicious. read more

The best French toast of my life and that's saying somethin' I am a breakfast food fanatic. The fruit was fresh, the agave syrup was just the right sweetness to pair with the fluffy bread and berry purée. The service was friendly and I want to go back soon read more

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

Came in with my son for brunch the host greeted us and sat us quickly. Our server Sharena was quick and attentive. And the purple haze is sooo delicious. The food was great. So glad I decided to stop by. read more

Went for the first time this Saturday. Sat on the wonderfully situated patio. Sarah, our server was PHENOMENAL!! She was polite, knowledgeable, friendly, bubbly and just plain PERFECT for the job! The food was amazing - in every way. And the mixed specialty drinks were also a welcome treat. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a cool, new spot!! Keep up the great work, y'all!! read more