Bottom Line Up Front: Above Average Restaurant for San Antonio. The quality of the food is proportionate to the price, which is where I believe this particular establishment should fall in line. The presentation of the food and the customer service is above the standard you find in this town. The major downside is an App to get on the waitlist. The accuracy of the wait time experienced versus what is estimated does not come close to meeting the mark. My retort to not taking phone request is those in that generational gap of technology proficiency. My recommendation is to have an App, take phone calls and website check-ins for getting on a wait list. By generating a multi-platform capability, you can capture all technology skill levels to entice all paying customers. Time is a resource we never get more of, so why spend it as a customer waiting on a table? The food: I ordered the bacado omelette. The toast was pre-buttered, which, for my liking, there was too much butter and I'd rather control how much or how little I slather on my bread. The potatoes were undercooked on some of the potatoes; so, I would recommend them cooking longer to a more crispy state. The omelette was solid but not overly impressive as the edges, as seen in the photo, were overcooked. All in all, I would recommend, at least, giving this place a shot! read more

First Watch - Bacado Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food here is phenomenal, even the coffee is amazing and so smooth. The staff was very pleasant, kind and accommodating. The general manager even came by to exchange words with us and he was a great and kind man. We will definitely be back and will be bringing the family. read more

First Watch - Chickichanga - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Five adults-two babies. Went on a Friday morning around 11. The wait time was 30 minutes so we walked over to merit coffee and sat for a while. We were seated at a nice big table. Waitress was nice but would take her time visiting our table. We didn't see her much, which was okay until we were ready to ask for a to-go box. After ordering, the food took about 45 minutes to come out, seemed a bit weird because our ordered were straightforward and really easy. Pancakes were multigrain so not my favorite but my wife like them. The potatoes on the traditional breakfast were pretty good but the eggs and the pork sausage were really good. Lots of healthy alternatives offered here. Worth the visit if you're wondering but not somewhere I'd come all the time. read more

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‍ I don't know why, but I like the feel here. Yes, I know; there are bigger, better words, like ambience, but you know it's real when I talk about feelings. The people here have been great. Friendly and eclectic folks make my day. Plus, there's coffee as soon as you walk in the door. That's a sweet hello. Update on 10/2018: They've been preparing their Floridian French Toast with gluten-free bread, and I am lovin' it! I think I've had it three times in the last week and a half! See pic below, my gluten intolerant friends. read more

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I've been to this chain restaurant in Illinois and Kentucky. Now here in Texas. I've noticed that where you are, the menu can have some variations. The food was great here. (They usually are). It's just that the server ignored me after I got my food, which was annoying. Sometimes I go out by myself to eat, and wait staff will ignore a single person thinking there will be a low tip, and opt to focus on a larger table. Great staff doesn't do this, but some still do. My waitress here did that, and I received no refills on my tea or napkins, or anything's else. Sometimes I will even place an order to go for lunch to take home, but nope. She just came by to drop a check and keep on walking. So I didn't order the extra food that day, and she lost out on the extra money. Oh well. read more

Always great. I have been to several locations in different states. Loved every one of them. I love this chain.

We were looking for a good brunch spot with good food and good service. We decided to try first watch and the experience was minimal. The mimosas are $8.49 for a small bottle of cheap barefoot champagne and a cup of orange juice. The silverware was also extremely dirty, even when we asked for new silverware the new silverware was still dirty and they hand wrap the silverware in a napkin so they had to have seen it dirty. The million dollar bacon was good and honestly pretty filling. We got 4 slices of bacon for $5.99 so that was decent. My power bowl was good but it could've been a little warmer. It's very filling and low calorie. The potatoes were also a little undercooked and bland. The chicken chonga was very good, definitely recommend trying!! The elevated egg sandwich was very bland and truthfully mediocre. For a total of over $100 for 3 people I think it was a little overpriced for the experience. read more

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You can never go wrong with First Watch. Fresh ingredients and a varied menu with some healthy options. Very similar to a Farm-to-table concept. They have several good variations in Eggs Benedict where you can't go wrong. This location has a very friendly wait staff and they stay on top of your service. Can get a little crowded but the wait times are pretty minimal. read more

Urged me to download their app instead of putting me on their waiting list.... I'm tired of having to download an app for every restaurant I want to eat at. And if I don't I get penalized in some way. read more

Awesome staff from the host to the General Manager. All were so helpful!! The GM also provided great suggestions off the menu, which we had to order an extra plate to share because we couldn't resist read more

First Watch - The works with a side of Turkey gravy!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I really enjoy this chain, and have since I lived in VA. Fresh, healthy breakfast food. I mostly order delivery or takeout, so I can't really speak to atmosphere or service. My favorites are the elevated egg sandwich and the am superfoods bowl. I also like the morning meditation juice. I just wish they were open later, I inevitably start craving them right at 3pm, lol. read more

First time in San Antonio and had an occasion to visit. For starters, the atmosphere was open and welcoming. The restrooms were clean and the kitchen seemed clean from what can be seen. Seating was quick, although the food took a while., like 20 minutes for simple breakfast fare. What's worse is that three of us almost finished before the two remaining of our party was served. I don't understand why a waffle and eggs over easy take so long. When my meal finally came, the eggs were literally cold. The sausage links were also cold. I was offered a new plate of eggs, but declined since it had been a while since I'd last seen the waitress and everyone was done eating. The waffle was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The waitress adjusted the bill on account of the cold eggs, which I appreciate. She was very pleasant and easy to talk with. Unfortunately the overall experience wasn't what I'd consider great. I would give them another try if the chance ever comes as their menu was very appealing with so many other great choices. read more

First Watch - Trifecta. These eggs were literally cold as were the sausages. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We loved eating at First Watch when we lived in Dayton, OH., several years back. We are so excited that First Watch came to San Antonio. My husband, daughter and I each ordered different items but it was all delicious. We had the Floridian French Toast, The Works Omelette, Smoked Salmon Benedict and added a side of Million Dollar Bacon. OH MY. It was all so yummy!!! This is going to be our new breakfast place!!! read more

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Welcome to one of the best breakfast restaurants that is totally underrated. If you come in on a Saturday morning, expect to wait about five minutes. Remember underrated... As we were seated, I looked around and saw many people with just their drinks, so I was worried about a long wait for our food. So as we ordered our drinks, I ordered a side of grits. That was one of the best ideas. These grits were amazing! Even my husband was impressed, and he is not very easily impressed with food. But wait, it gets better. We ordered coffee and orange juice for drinks. They also have alcoholic breakfast beverages if that is more your speed. Both drinks were great! They bring you your own pot of coffee which in itself is great. I hate when they pour your coffee to the brim, and you have no room for cream and sugar which I HAVE to have in my coffee. But the orange juice. Mmmmm!!! Go for the large. You won't regret it. Freshly squeezed! So yummy!!! I ordered the French toast. My husband ordered the eggs with biscuits and gravy. We also ordered an order of bacon to share. Everything was amazing! The bacon has a peppery taste, but the syrupy liquid on top made it perfect. The French toast came with hot maple syrup and a raspberry or strawberry preserves to put on top. I suggest you use both. I mean you can totally eat it by itself, but the two tastes together were great. Portions were generous. I had to take home my second slice of French toast. Service was great. We didn't have to wait for anything. Just take your check up to the front cashier and go. Great experience overall. I highly recommend you try this place! read more

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A little bit of a wait, but 1) it was a Sunday mid-morning and 2) it was less than she predicted. service was great and food was amazing.

I visited First Watch with my partner for a brunch date. The wait wasn't long, Covid precautions were up to par. The food was exceptional and the watermelon wake-up seasonal drink was refreshing. As always their Avocado toast was delicious. read more

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Stumbled into First Watch after a long night shift and had the most amazing breakfast ever! First of all, the decor is absolutely adorable. It has a southern taste with the wooden touches. The menu had options for days and had the waiter asking if I was ready to order like 3 times until I finally made my mind up realizing I needed to return to try more. I ordered the morning meditation which was one of their drinks from the fresh juice bar and the smoked salmon eggs Benedict! It was sooooooooooo good. The waiter was extremely attentive and kind. He made us feel welcomed and took his time to explain the menu. I wish I remembered his name but he had the spikey hair with a blue tint to it. I will definitely return. I would recommend more fresh juices on the menu.. that would be awesome. Thanks for an amazing experience! read more

Yum! So excited to see that First Watch added alcohol to their drink menu. That's the only thing this place was missing. The farmhouse hash is still a favorite of mine. The Kale Tonic is delicious and sweet. Love the regular hot coffee. Large menu so there are lots of options. The multigrain wheat bread is made specifically for these restaurants. I read online that you can order a loaf from the manager! Would love to go back and ask for a loaf! Plenty of healthy options. Friendly staff and chill vibe. Great spot for brunch. read more

We came here because Kneaders is closed, it's Sunday. First thing we see when we walk in is a lady asking for a table for nine, but they are not there yet, she just wants to let them know so they can get the table ready. There were five employees engaging with this lady, just looking at her while ignoring us. Management here is really lacking and the employees are getting away with overly socializing and not focused on service. read more

First time at this location and not impressed. Busy on a Sunday morning. I get it. Dirty utensils, dirty coffee mug. Not cool not ever. One person's food arrived 10 minutes after the the rest. The food itself was good. One of us had an omelette, the others eggs and bacon and donut holes. Just can't rate any higher with the issues noted. read more

We have been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile. It was worth it! Our food came out quickly and was super delicious. I had the classic eggs benedict and my child had a full order of blueberry pancakes. We also ordered a side of million dollar bacon that was excellent. It sweet smoky and peppery all at the same time. The eggs that topped the eggs benedict were poached to perfection. Just the right amount of runny egg yolk to compliment the ham and english muffin. The blueberry pancakes were golden brown and full of blueberries. The morning meditation drink was also very tasty and refreshing. We will definitely be going back soon to try other items on the menu. read more

No but for real, that lone star brisket hash is something else!!!!!!! Go and try it! My family had the strawberry French toast and it was awesome. Super good food! 6/5 stars! read more

I ordered the Chile chorizo omelette and is so good and from my kid y order bacon and egg were a good option read more

First Watch - Kid's Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good food exceptional service and great ambiance.. I love it all. I love it that they have seasonal new dishes to try.

Delicious! First Watch is a breakfast joint. This location is located on Sonterra near Salata, Hawx Burger, and Local Coffee. Parking can be somewhat challenging if the center is busy but they're plenty of spots available in the back. Have been here at least a dozen times and not had any bad service yet. Food seems fresh and quality ingredients. Not say... your carton eggs that you'd get from IHOP or another retail breakfast chain. I normally get an omelette or pancakes and the misses gets the waffle. None has disappointed yet. Highly recommend the place for some good breakfast. Service 5/5 Food 4.5/5 Pricing 4/5 Overall 4.5/5. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is a nice upscale eatery in Stone oak. The employees are friendly here. The omelets looked good but, the chorizo didn't taste like a typical Mexican chorizo and there was not enough. The Bacado omelet had plenty of bacon, cheese, and avocado. The side salads are a nice touch. The service here was a little slow. read more

First Watch - Bacado and Chili Chorizo omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My first time at this location. We really enjoyed the one in College Station. This one did not disappoint. I had the Carnitas Bowl with pork carnitas and corn bread topped with avocados, pico, sour cream and poached eggs. (Disclaimer ... I dropped the black beans) The carnitas were perfectly seasoned. The eggs were poached to my exact liking. Yet the corn bread and pico made this meal. The corn bread is cooked loaf style, sliced and then browned in pan with butter. Yum!! The pico was a good blend of tomatoes and onions with herbs. It was a really nice pop to this dish. read more

First Watch - Carnitas Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had the farmhouse skillet and boy it was yummy! Service was fast and coffee was great. I had never had their skillets before! Highly recommend. Definitely check in on yelp to get seated faster. Kids meals were good size for the price. read more

First Watch - Farmhouse skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

So good. Food was hot and tasted so fresh! I ordered the truffle mushroom hash and my guest had the chikichanga (so yummy and flavorful!!!). First time coming. Will definitely be back when I'm in the mood for a delicious, healthy breakfast. read more

Man I wish I could put 0 stars on this review. My waiter my boy BRENT was rude and had an attitude. To make matters worse the portion size of the eggs were about 1/4 of one egg. When I asked if my portion was two eggs BRENT decided to say "unfortunately we don't have x-large eggs we have medium sized eggs". First of all why even say that when clearly the portion size was nowhere close to two eggs. Such a BS statement on his part. After I asked for an extra egg I was finally halfway there to my correct portion size. BRENT possibly consider being friendlier with your guest as you get paid by tips that you make for good service. read more

Went back here with my husband! He had the farmhouse skillet hash and I had the chille chorizo omelet without avacado! For drinks I had the morning meditation, I went in thinking it would be bitter but the agave gives it a great balance. Very good! Consistent to last time! read more

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We've been here a couple times and the food is great. The maple bacon appetizer is amazing!! Sometimes the wait is a little long but if you can get past it, it's totally worth it! read more

Stopped in for lunch with my spouse after an appointment nearby. We were greeted and seated promptly. The server was friendly and very attentive. My spouse ordered a Western Omelet. It was huge and served with a side salad and very thick toast. He was very happy with his meal and wouldn't let me steal the delicious looking toast. I tried the BLT Eggs Benedict at the recommendation of our server. It was quite good, although the avocado slices were kind of small for the portion. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the bread underneath was spot on. The side of seasoned potatoes was very good. Overall we had a satisfying dining experience. My husband was surprised at the coffee price ($2.69), but other than that, everything was great. We'll definitely stop here again. read more

First Watch - BLT Eggs Benedict with potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came here for a brunch type of meal. They had so many different options on the menu. Also the daily specials were really interesting! I had the Eggs Benedict with bacon. I don't like the poached egg wet at all and they made it perfect for me. The flavors of the special sauce and the bacon and egg together was phenomenal. The waiter Glenn was funny and served us well. The restaurant is kind of like a family oriented set up where it's a big room and lots of open tables. They also have like a little party room for special events. Bathroom was clean and the place was set up when we got there with coffee cup and water glass. The parking is a little tricky if you go around lunch time though. I will definitely be back here soon! read more

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This place was dope. I felt like it was familiar when I walked in and I think it may have been a different name at one point. Don't quote me on that. I may be wrong-- nonetheless, the food was bomb. I had the "Tri-Fecta" which was kinda hard to find on the menu (top right) but it had everything I wanted in a breakfast plate. Eggs, sausage or bacon, and either a waffle or pancake. I chose the Waffle that came with a berry compost and was great on the waffle. I also ordered a side of breakfast potatoes--which I'm glad I did. They were equally as great. Have to be honest. I kinda just stumbled upon this place when Salada was closed on new years day. Glad I did--great breakfast food--especially for the low relative cost. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was my first time dining at this location and it didn't disappoint. The taste and quality of First Watch is what keeps me coming back. I've only ever eaten breakfast at this establishment and I truly have been satisfied each and every time. Today I enjoyed my old faithful, 2 eggs over medium, pork sausage links, potatoes, and multigrain toast with strawberry jelly. Delish! Instead of my usual orange juice, I opted for their hot chocolate which was pure bliss. Yep. I'll be back. read more

Not too long of a wait, and not too overpriced. My husband got the breakfast that has potatoes, eggs, turkey, and toast (he thought it was delicious and simple how he likes it), I got the carnitas breakfast burrito & a carrot cake pancake! ( I always forget to take pictures before I start eating sometimes, this is one of those times). The place is super simple with breakfast and kind of healthy, if you're into that it's a great place to go. read more

First Watch - Carrot pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We went there this weekend, and it was out first time. It was so good and our server, Sabrina, was amazing. We loved the lemon-blueberry cornbread. It was such a great experience, and we plan to go back one day. read more

I brought my family here for breakfast and we were so pleased with the service! The food was amazing as well. I had the special Crab Avocado toast which came with a very generous serving of avocado. The Açaí bowl was very refreshing and perfect for the younger one. We will definitely be back to try more! read more

I'm giving this Firstwatch a one star review because zero stars is not an option. I went there with my father this morning for Father's Day. My father is an 80 year old disabled Vietnam era vet with Parkinson's who uses a walker to get around. We were put on the waiting list by the host outside and I asked if we could wait inside because of my father. She pointed to an area inside where we could wait and we went in. Once inside another server or hostess came up and said there is no waiting inside. I told her that the girl outside said it was fine because of my father. The inside girl then rudely repeated "there isn't any inside waiting". To which I replied, "not a problem, we are leaving". I'm disgusted with their treatment of my father this morning and will never set foot in that location again. read more