Always a fresh experience at First Watch, especially with a beet juice to kick start the day! Went with a staple this morning, salmon Benedict, hold the onion! Simple and delicious with a lemon dressed side salad. My husband tried the seasonal lemon blueberry cornbread and said it was love at first bite...I might have to snag it next time. read more

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Our server Sarah was very attentive to us and you could tell a lot of locals that go there like talking to her too. We were very disappointed in the food. The cornbread was very dry. The picture they showed of it showed lot of blueberries for the blueberry lemon cornbread but the actual items had very few blueberries. We did get two of the healthy food item. The omelet was decent (could've had more seasoning) but the wrap was super wet and soggy. The fruit cup I did appreciate because it wasn't the usual boring cantaloupe but actually had a good variety! read more

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Disgusting place will never eat here again I got a cockroach in the greens I ordered with my frittata Immediately walked out. If I could leave a -1 I would And to the person below at Rocky River location it was the Pinecrest location, not yours. read more

First Watch - Disgusting roach in my food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Overall I had a pretty good experience at this location, waitress was friendly, service was very quick and still tasty. Went around 8:30 on Tuesday so the place wasn't super busy. However it took awhile to get the servers attention for the check, and when asking for a box she said yes, then never returned, waited around 10 minutes and couldn't find her so ultimately we just paid the bill and left with out my leftovers (kinda a bummer) but overall decent service and clean and well ran location. read more

The best way to do it (in my opinion) order the table the seasonal item. The pumpkin spine donuts are incredible and the million dollar bacon. Yum read more

First Watch - Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Obviously a good restaurant as it was packed, but you can call ahead to get on the wait list. I had the 1/2 salad and sandwicht. I got the roast beef and Cobb salad. It was amazing. I am now on my way home and the taste and memory linger. The place has a young hip vibe although obviously enjoyed by every generation and population. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Not really thrilled that when our party split the bill 50/50 their system based the tip on the total bill for each of us. Thus the server got a 40% tip!!! What a rip off. They need to fix this before we go back! read more

Ordered a salad and it barely had any lettuce. It was basically a bowl full of bacon and other toppings. Tasted like eating a bowl of salt. Even the bread on the side was gross...why are we still using margarine like it's 1986? Gross. Service was mid. Won't be back. read more

From the roomy booth to the amazing service, this place was awesome!! all the food was hot and fresh, our server was kind and patient, and very accomodating!! highly reccomend if youre visiting from out of the area, well worth it!!! read more

Waited in line to be sat and was skipped over by several people who just walked in. Once we were sat we waited 20 min and Noone ever came to our table to even get our drink order so we left ......do better next time read more

First time at a First Watch today, overall we enjoyed the experience. This location is on the main drag of bustling Rocky River (Beachcliff Market Sq Plaza) and it was somewhat difficult to find a parking spot. There is a free garage if you're able to walk a little further. We reserved a table for 8 and it was ready promptly. They didn't seem to have a long wait, but the place was hopping on a Saturday morning. They have 3 tables outside and I noticed a large amount of carryout orders too. The servers/hostess/runners were all very nice and accommodating. Our glasses were always filled and there was plenty of hot tea/sweetener/creamer choices available on the table. 7 of us ordered breakfast, one had a salad. Everything looked pleasing and tasted delicious. The menu isn't large but they do have an additional seasonal selection. There is also fresh juices and early day cocktails, think Bloody Mary and Mimosas. It is a chain tho it doesn't seem like one, I think that's a good thing. It's something different menu wise, maybe a little bit more upscale than what I'm used to. Several steps up from a Ma & Pa breakfast/lunch joint! The hipper vibe and price point reflects that. My teen/20yr old girls would love this place! Though half of my table was 65+ and they truly liked it too. My mom and I each had a 'traditional' breakfast (eggs,bacon,hash brown,toast) with one water and a coffee, the bill $32. Everyone liked the food for the most part and had an outstanding time! I'd definitely go again, when an occasion arises and look forward to trying another of their locations. (Crocker Park/Middleburg Hts) read more

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This place is good of you actually go there and sit down. But DO NOt try and order their food through a delivery service, as they are abysmal at fulfilling their orders. This isn't the first time, but it will he the last time they do this to me. Ordered breakfast around 930-945, was supposed to delivered within 30-45 minutes, or is not 1120 and there has yet to be any update outside of they are still preparing it. Had to cancel, can't be waiting 2 hours for a delivery thay east supposed to be 45 minutes at most read more

Being able to join the waitlist via Yelp is nice. That meant my wait at the restaurant- to be seated - was very short. The problem is, even after I was seated, it was 28 minutes before I got my food. I wasn't in a big rush which is why I only deducted 1 Star, but it was longer than I thought reasonable. Everything else was great. Hostess was super busy but friendly. Waitress was professional. Food was yummy. I tried the flank steak hash and I'll definitely get it again. read more

First Watch - Flank steak hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

This restaurant is still operating during Covid-19 and is on Uber Eats! I just placed an order for breakfast and it was here quickly, was still warm and was not only organized in its packaging but all the packaging is either recyclable or compostable! That made me happy. I'd honestly never heard of this place before but it popped up on Uber eats so I figured I'd give it a try. I ordered the traditional breakfast (eggs can be made however you like and you get to pick your meat option - I had scramble and turkey sausage links, a multigrain pancake (with chocolate chips) and a glass of milk. It was all packed great and came with sides of butter, jelly, ketchup and syrup. The portions are so big I saved half of everything for tomorrow! My photo is of the traditional breakfast and the multigrain pancake - well, half of it. I ate all the eggs in one sitting since those don't keep. I'll likely order from here again. read more

First Watch - This is the traditional breakfast and the multigrain pancake - well, half of it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

My brother's family and my hubby and I came for brunch before my dad's funeral. There were 7 of us total and we were there at prime time on a Saturday morning. We were told 20-30 minute wait and it was probably closer to 20 minutes. Our waitress was excellent and did a wonderful job of keeping our drinks filled and taking orders. The only error was a coffee on my bill that should have been on my brother's. I had never been to FW before and my prior impression was OVERPRICED. I ordered lunch. A Cobb salad. It was wonderful. It definitely was fairly priced. My hubby got the Italian omelet. He said it was pretty good. He likes a lot of stuff in his omelet so he would have preferred more fixings in the eggs. For a breakfast/brunch, it was pricey. I think we were in and out in about an hour total. Perfect for what we were doing - heading to the church next door. I'd definitely go back for lunch. Since I'm not a breakfast food person, it's not ideal for me before the lunch hour . . . read more

First Watch - Cobb salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

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I caught up with a former co-worker here on August 12th for breakfast/brunch. I ordered pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausages. I ate 2 big pancakes and I was very full at the end. It was delicious. My friend ordered an omelette with small salad (spinach or Kale) and she enjoyed her meal too. This is a typical breakfast spot that is a chain restaurant as well since there are many First Watch locations across the country. So my rating is 4 stars because 5 stars to me means "spectacular" and although I enjoyed my meal, the pancakes/eggs/sausage that I ate was just normal. I've only been to this particular location once but I've eaten at First Watch before in Columbus. The menu may be overwhelming to you because there are alot of meal options on the menu but that didn't bother me. If you are the type of person who needs more time choosing what to eat then the menu may be a bit much. Nonetheless, the server I had was helpful in explaining the different breakfast options so just ask a server if you have questions on the menu. Come here for a healthy breakfast (or lunch) and leave happy!! **** This is my 150th Yelp review overall. 104 total reviews for 2018. I aimed for 100 reviews in 2018 and I've passed my goal :) Ate here on 12 August 2018. Reviewed on 9 November 2018. read more

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First Watch is a yummy time. If you're a breakfast aficionado who both likes to be health conscious and also indulge in sweet treats, this is the place for you. Though this is a chain, I can appreciate that First Watch offers specials (written in chalk on the wall and also presented on a special menu) which allows for a seasonal and local flare. First Watch is also very generous with coffee. If you order coffee, which you should because it's delicious, you'll get a carafe for your table or the server will at least be sure to keep your mug full. Because this is a popular spot, I do indeed recommend arriving early because the wait times can be a little lengthy. The good news is that you can check Yelp to add your name to the wait-list and streamline the process. This location has a high-top community table which is appreciated by solo diners like me. Best of all? The service is efficient and you can't really go wrong with any of the menu options. read more

First Watch - Elevated Egg Sandwich with Fresh Fruit substituted for seasoned potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Remember it's not about food only, It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. It's in a strip mall area so parking was plentiful but I could tell that it would fill up fast as it seemed to be one busy place. Even though this restaurant is very nouveau, it still has that old time mom and pop family feel it's a definite classic type vibe. The food was well prepared hot and delicious. I always like to support a local venue. I have been twice, the service was fast and efficient and the food came along quickly. Staff really cared and wanted you to be happy. They serve breakfast and brunch. The emphasis was on fresh food seasonal food my niece had some great juice stuff that she liked and my sister had a nice fresh salad and I had a traditional kind of breakfast with the called a trifecta. The other time I had a classical breakfast. It's a great fun place but it does get crowded which speaks to its food but they do a good job of trying to serve people the best way they can. read more

First Watch - Shopping center area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

After numerous Uber eats pickups ( we drive) my husband and I finally stopped in for breakfast and LOVED IT! Everything was delicious, the staff was great and the place is really well put together. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

My husband & I really enjoy going out to breakfast. Last Sunday, we picked 'First Watch' on Detroit in Rocky River, Ohio, as our destination. We felt so lucky and were actually surprised that there was no line of people waiting to be seated. So, we figured that it was our lucky day! We got seated right away as we walked in. As I pulled out my chair, there were a bunch of crumbs all over my seat so I brushed them off and cozied up to share our delicious Sunday treat. As I looked around, I noticed so many other empty tables. I even asked the manager about it, he told us that usually there was a long line, he didn't know why that wasn't the case. When it came time to order, the server took our preferences, pleasantly, and off she went. She returned with coffee pot and my hot water with lemon and went off to attend to her job. It was relaxing to have the time to just chat with each other over our beverages, enjoying the surroundings and noticing the decorative theme of the restaurant. Decades ago, when I first joined the work force, one of my jobs was as a server at The Roman Gardens in Little Italy. Trained by some of the best, so I have a high respect and appreciation for all of the great work that they do. As we looked around and chatted, we noticed something else. In our area of the restaurant, instead of the bussing staff cleaning off the tables after each group of guests finished and left, some of the servers were cleaning off the dishes from their tables. It sounds like the smart thing to do, right? It's a busy time of day and the faster you get that table cleaned and reset, the faster the host will seat another group at your table. We talked about how great it was that everyone pitched in to keep everything running smoothly for everyone. Unfortunately, to us, one vital piece of the winning puzzle was missing. Remember when I explained that the servers were clearing the dirty dishes as customers left? That's the good news. Here's what we DIDN'T see happening: We never saw anyone go over to that table to actually wash the table after the server cleared the dishes! Instead, each time a table was cleared, a different employee came by and placed clean coffee cups on the table. But the table was never washed or cleaned off with spray cleaner, etc. before the next group of customers sat down and ate. When our server came over, I explained what I was seeing. She told me that the coffee cups being placed on the table was like a cue that the table had been washed already. I, again, explained that the washing wasn't happening. Table after table, it happened again & again. On our way out, we stopped to quietly explain what we saw to the manager. After I explained what we had been watching, this is what he said, "Are you suurrrrrrre? with the word "sure" long & drawn out. He actually turned his head a bit to one side and tossed me a look like I was a toddler and had just fibbed about something to him! My mistake was that my expectation was that I'd be speaking with a mature person, actually interested in managing a great restaurant experience for everyone. He went on to explain that he didn't see that. I took a quick minute to regroup my expectations and my goal and explained, speaking quietly so as not to make a scene, while clearly explaining again what we saw, again & again and, in more detail, why that concerned us as far as sanitary policies & procedures, etc. In fact, I continued to explain to him that his response particularly concerned us and made us now wonder what goes on in the restaurant where the customers can't see; for instance, in the kitchen with food safety, storage, meal prep, etc. Originally, we figured that mistakes happen, especially during busy times. We thought that we'd mention what we saw so that they could remedy the problem. Unfortunately, it became obvious that, even if there was a mistake, once they found out from us what was happening, there was no effort seen by us to fix the problem. Remember that we told the server about what we were watching. Even though we explained it to her, nothing changed while we were there. While we received our food, ate and waited for our check, the same process repeated over & over again. If only the server or the manager had done something to fix the problem we saw. Or even if he could've just acknowledged that I was actually telling the truth and that he agreed that the behavior that we saw was disgusting and needed to be fixed. But, that never happened. All that he told me was that he'd talk to the employees. To us, actions speak so much louder that words. I have great memories of meeting my dear friends there, nourishing our friendships in such an enriching environment. It sincerely makes me so sad that some people just don't show that practicing a high quality, caring service is vital and something that everyone deserves. Carolina M. read more

I had a great experience at this First Watch location! I tried a new item I haven't gotten yet- the eggs benedict florentine- and it was delish! Our waitress was also very nice and there was virtually no wait to be seated. A lot of people go to the Crocker Park First Watch which means this one is usually pretty quieter and there's less of a wait. read more

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Ordered for pickup off their website. Arrived at the time of scheduled pickup. Ended up waiting 40 minutes for food. When i opened the boxes up the food was mushy, like it had been sitting out for a while. Very disappointed. Especially for overpriced breakfast. read more

First Watch - Rock hard bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Food was great! I loved the avocado toast! Generous portion! Service was solid but wait was long. Not surprised given the quality.

We went for brunch around 10:30. We were sat immediately. Service was incredible. Food was just as good. I had the breakfast tacos.. they are to die for. Our server was so sweet and even brought us to go coffees. One of the best breakfast places / experiences we have had as a family! 10/10 read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Food used to be amazing. Now, it's mediocre for the price. Service, a lot of staff but not as attentive as it could be. Got things on my plate I specifically asked not to have and wrong toast. It's not a huge deal, but the connection between wait staff, cook and who brings it out is not there. Disappointing because it used to be a treat to come here. Atmosphere is still nice. read more

Food was just ok. Service was moderately quick. The downside is that this place Very expensive for breakfast food. Atmosphere was nice.

Our server Brigid was extremely friendly and got everything perfect! My husband got the breakfast tacos and they were very good- definitely wasn't long until they were gone! I ordered their lemon ricotta pancakes and they were the best pancakes I've ever had.. the strawberries were fresh and they were so big I couldn't finish them. If we lived in town we would definitely make this a weekly MUST. If you're looking for a unique and healthy restaurant this is the place to go read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Amazing food! Portion are plenty! The food is fresh and well prepared. Friendly and quick service. We've been there multiple times and never disappoints! My favorite juice is Morning Meditation and deep purple! read more

I don't care that. It's Rocky River small portions and expensive. It just seems to be the general attitude of servers now nobody cares.

The food is good as always. Service great as well. Pretty cozy inside with reasonable prices. Although I think the juices are way overpriced. read more

Great food! Great service! Also lots of parking the restaurant is spacious and lots of different things on the menu

This was one of the best breakfast experiences we've ever had! Each of our meals was fresh and delicious. I love that the omelettes come with a fresh salad and fresh jam for your toast. The coffee was great too. All around just exceptional. Also, I'm gluten free and they had GF toast (an allergen menu is also available). In addition to the food, our experience was amazing because of our server, Ashley. She was so attentive and went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. One in our party boxed up his pancakes and she gave him extra accompaniments to ensure he had all the good stuff to enjoy them later too. We all agreed that Ashley was the best server we've had in a long, long time!! read more

I absolutely love this place. I'm from out of town, but I have family in the area, and every time I come through, I make sure to ask for Ashley. My family comes here as regulars, and they're the ones that introduced us, but giiiiirrrrrlll, let me tell you. I adore Ashley. Her personality and spunk are the main reason I come to visit on each trip. Excellent service. Excellent atmosphere. Excellent food. 10/10 always coming back. read more

This is a pretty good First Watch location. The food is always delicious, although the staff can be hit or miss. If you're going to come during a busy time go ahead and put in your name on Yelp. It will save you a lot of wait time! They recently did away with my most favorite menu item, so I've switched to having the classic eggs benedict, which is really tasty. I definitely recommend it. And my husband absolutely loves the bacado omelet. We've also split their belgian waffle once, and it is seriously so good. The batter is excellent! They also always have really delicious looking seasonal items, like the cinnamon roll waffle, although I don't usually venture out and try those. However, this past Sunday my husband wanted to try the "Millionaire's Bacon." (Basically candied bacon w/ maple syrup.) I wasn't in the mood but agreed to share it, and boy am I glad I did!!! That bacon was sweet, savory, crunchy, chewy, just.... every amazing sensation your mouth can experience all in one sliver of meat. If you see it on the menu- try it!! First Watch has tons of comfort food and healthy items, good coffee, fresh juices, etc. There is something for everyone here! If you're in a brunch or lunch mood and want something delicious, definitely check it out! read more

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Went by myself last week. The server was absolutely amazing and the food was great as always. My bf and I come all the time and have never had a poor experience. Thank you to the staff for always being so friendly and on top of it! :) read more

Great experience. Katie was our server and did a fantastic job. She was very busy but went out of her way to make us feel like we were her only table. The million dollar bacon is a must try. The tequila drink was absolutely delicious as well. read more

Me and my fiance having a late brunch at first watch rocky river. I love this place especially the million dollar bacon. This trip I got an order to go to eat with lunch later on at work. Also I love all the healthy options and the super friendly well informed staff. My go to breakfast and brunch spot read more

First Watch - Me and my fiance having a late brunch at first watch rocky river. I love this place especially the million dollar bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

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Absolutely amazing food! I'm in love I got a steak fry bowl with extra meat and guacamole on the side and the guacamole is the best I have had ever honestly and I eat a lot! The seasoning and spicy nice was perfect. read more

Excellent French Toast!! Loved the atmosphere and our waiter was great. The people I ate with said their food (egg sandwich and salmon Benedict) was excellent as well. read more

DO visit this place for the atmosphere, delicious coffee, and if you're not really that hungry or have anything else to do. DON'T visit this place if you appreciate a good meal, arent really a coffee drinker, or dont like waiting an absurdly long amount of time to he seated and finally eat. We were originally told that our wait would be 35 minutes and it ended up taking over and hour. Our server was prompt and upon being seated, we ordered our food. It took another hour and 15 minutes to recieve our meals. All of our meals were cold, and completely lacked flavor. We chose to not say anything about about it for fear that it would take another hour to get new meals. The "enormous" pancakes are anything but, they are the same size as fast food pancakes. The Belgian waffle takes like was made with batter out of a box, the eggs and potatoes had absolutely no flavor whatsoever and even the toast was disappointing. After 3 hours, we left still hungry. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more