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    3.8 (516 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Quiet Thursday morning
    Pax S.

    Incredible service at exactly 7:00am when they opened for business! I ordered the healthy turkey with million dollar bacon and million dollar potatoes (big back behavior). Absolutely delicious. The coffee was great as always and I cannot overstate how excellent the service was! The restaurant was super clean and stocked full of creamers and salt, pepper, and Cholula for the crowd to come. I will be visiting again when I'm in San Antonio!

    Belgium Belgian Waffle
    Yolanda C.

    The food here is always good! Today I had the waffle, nice airy, delicious . The coffee is nice and strong. Great music playing in the background. Service is efficient and fast!

    dirty water jar
    Kristen A.

    We typically frequent the location by North Star mall, but decided to come to this location today as we already had plans over here. Everything was okay, but I will say the glasses for water were dirty, as well as the water jars/jugs. We asked for a clean drinking glass, but was handed ANOTHER dirty glass. Not sure if they need to soak these or just change their dishwater, but it definitely affected the experience.

    Menu
    Dan P.

    Stopped into First Watch for a brief business coffee. Coffee was great. Service was good. Will come back to try the food in the future. Overall cleanliness: above average

    The Tri-Fecta with million dollar bacon side and
    Ken S.

    First Watch was recommended by a very good friend of mine. I finally got an opportunity to have breakfast there today, the night before Christmas. There are several of these First Watch locations around San Antonio but I tried the one just north of Wurzbach on the frontage rd. The restaurant is very nice inside, clean, modern but not cold looking, a place you would want to meet friend for breakfast or lunch. The staff was very friendly, seating me at a booth where I could look out the window. I told Lia,my waitress, this was my first time and would she recommend a few items. Her input was very helpful. I had the Tri-Fecta breakfast. A multigrain blue berry pancake with eggs sunny side up and I upgraded to the million dollar bacon side and coffee. OMG was this good! I like real maple syrup, so I added that to my order but the pancake came with a blueberry compote which was excellent. The pancake was tender and cooked to perfection. The bacon is to die for. Excellent coffee topped off the meal. There were so many items on the menu I want to try, their versions of eggs Benedict and different hash but it will have to wait until next time. Just sit down and enjoy your meal and bring friends, next time I will

    Banana almond crunch Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

    I love First Watch, specifically the Bandera location! The staff is extremely nice and they go out of their way to provide great service! Our waitress, Brooke was very friendly and warm. The food is delicious! We had the eggs Benedict and the Banana Almond scrunch and highly enjoyed every bite! And the manager J.R. made sure we had everything we needed! Highly recommended!

    Salad and sandwich
    Sam C.

    I've been going here since they opened years ago! It was slow and quiet for awhile. Now they have such a reputation that there is a wait on weekends. Be sure to put in a reservation on their app. I pointed to my friends my fave: salad and sandwich. Funny bc we all ended up ordering the same thing. It was very delicious. Their Reuben always hands down the best. Our waitress was so lovely. Thank you for the great time! Now my friends want to go back ;)

    Got 2 kid breakfast and honey biscuits with kale juice. All were done perfectly. Service and atmosphere were on point. Will go again!!

    The morning meditation
    Glenda G.

    The lemon ricotta pancakes are show stopping great! They are soft, fluffy and full of flavor. My husband went inside to pick up our food and he said they were very friendly and the restaurant was very clean inside. Now back to the food, the sweet lemon taste matches so well with the pancakes. Wow

    Avocado toast with smoked salmon
    Jessica M.

    Stopped in for breakfast while visiting the San Antonio area, and wow--what a fantastic choice. Breakfast was truly AMAZING. We started with the lemon blueberry cornbread, which was the perfect warm-up. My husband ordered an omelette, I went with the avocado toast topped with smoked salmon, and I paired it with the Morning Meditation juice. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The coffee was delicious, and they even surprised us with their homemade bacon--sweet, savory, and absolutely unforgettable. Our waitress was kind and attentive, and the cute décor made the whole experience even better. I highly recommend stopping in for a meal if you're in the area. This place is a gem.

    Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast, Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs

    Dustin and Beth were super friendly! I had a rough morning to being with and just interacting with them uplifted my spirits. Now, let's talk about the food. The Mother's Day menu was amazing. The strawberry tres leches French toast was so yummy! My go to is the biscuits and gravy! Everything was delicious! Dustin and Beth, thank you again for being so welcoming and nice! -Selina

    Fruit Cup
    Michelle M.

    First Watch is one of those brunch places that's quite predictable for a variety of reasons, and for that, we tend to visit it over other local brunch restaurants at times. While I wanted a skillet, I opted for something less oily and heavy. The BLT Egg Benny did the trick. While the eggs weren't as runny as I'd expect, it was still full of flavor. My family enjoyed their meals. We decided to split a stack of blueberry pancakes, and we learned that our stack was delivered to the wrong table. It took a while to actually get the pancakes, yet when they came, they contained the most and largest amount of blueberries I've seen in any pancake. My husband said the blueberry topping was good with the flapjacks. It was challenging to layer the butter since the pancakes broke apart early when we attempt to lift the top one to butter the bottom one. I was good with just butter and syrup. For all the time we waited to get them, they took them off our tab. If you plan to visit, make sure to check in via Yelp. That's saved us a wait every time.

    Million Dollar Bacon
    Brooke L.

    We joined the waitlist online and were seated quickly! Lots of juice and coffee options. We got helpful recommendations from our server and the food was good!

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    Excellent food , amazing breakfast drinks . Service was prompt and efficient. Ambiance meh

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    Food was good, my dad found a hair in his eggs and they refunded his meal. Not gonna come here again

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    Food fresh, healthy, and delicious! Kevin, Jocelyn, and Blanca are experts at customer service. You won't be disappointed!

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    NOLA- A New Orleans Restaurant - Beignet sampler!

    NOLA- A New Orleans Restaurant

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    8.7 miDowntown
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    First visit was a walk in on Sunday and it was packed. I welcomed to sit at the bar but later a…read moregirl came up and found didn't have my ID even though I wasn't drinking. Thankfully the hosts found me and my party a table. Our server was bright, communicative, and genuinely attentive. The grits blew my mind with it's rich butter and creamy texture while still have the grain texture. The fried tomatoes were met with a cornmeal fried crispy crunch and a juicy almost like it was marinated in lemon juice for a bit. The bacon was pretty good like a thick chunky sweet bacon strip. I personally like it a bit thinner and more crispy. I like that they offer orange juice and mango juice. My 2nd visit I knew better to get a reservation but it was completely booked when I looked to make a reservation the morning of. It was a Saturday morning. I walked in hoping anyways at 11am. They surprisingly had seats available outside this Texas summer lol. The meat pies were okay a little too greasy. I may be biased on Irish pub style meat pies. The nachos with boudin sauce and a lemon sour cream was out of this world with flavor. It what bean dip wishes it could be. I was so full I couldn't finish it, but I went for that dip. Our server cést comme ci comme ca this time. It like she was just there to get through the day that barely started. I was served a dirty water glass with a lipstick stain on it. My server rarely came by and I had to ask another server to help. Honestly I only tipped the girl server out of manners. I would not accept her as my server ever again.

    I've been to NOLA, the city, during the Madri Gras season, so I was looking forward to trying NOLA,…read morethe restaurant. I had my family join me for brunch, and unfortunately, it left us with questions. The biggest question was, "Where was the favor?" I knew I wouldn't like the chicory coffee, yet there was another option available that I enjoyed more that was a decaf. The child's plate was one of the worst kid's meal values I've seen in a while. It was $10 for one tender and a beignet. The tender was small and left my child wanting more, so I paid $7 for an extra tender. Please consider a plate that has two tenders and fruit or potatoes for older kids since this was sized for a toddler. The $10 Doggy Meal looked like it could have provided that option since it came with grilled chicken, sweet potato, and steamed rice. The adult plates had enough food for an actual meal, so we shared our plates with my child who only wanted more chicken and potatoes at that point. The Bayou BLT was okay, yet nothing to rave about. My husband wasn't impressed with the Blue Crab Omelette, and my aunt said her Catfish St. Charles was very bland. We all had an order of beignets that were tough and chewy. My husband and I have had freshly baked and powdered beignets at Cafe Du Moude, so these tiny versions were a tough sell. What did have flavor? The Bananas Foster pancakes, which was the better dessert option. While the restaurant itself was cute, expect table service to be long. We constantly waited for waitstaff to return to refill coffee, bring napkins, or furnish a needed utensil. Also, the parking will be tight. We were lucky to get spots adjacent to the restaurant rather than offsite, yet you will be watched like a hawk when you attempt to leave. People want those spots. If you want the feel of brunch with okay-ish food at expensive prices, come to NOLA the restaurant. If you're expecting to relive the actual taste of NOLA the city, start booking your next getaway for the real deal.

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    Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Hotel Collection - Complimentary coffee in the room

    Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, Valencia Hotel Collection

    3.8(607 reviews)
    8.9 miDowntown
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    A Perfect Return to Where Our Forever Began My husband and I…read moregot married at Hotel Valencia one year ago, so getting to return this weekend to celebrate our first wedding anniversary was incredibly special. As part of our wedding package, they were incredibly generous and included two complimentary nights at the hotel and dinner at Dorrego's for us to celebrate. They are truly the absolute best at what they do and really know how to celebrate their guests! Returning to the very place where we said "I do" was already emotional enough, but Hotel Valencia somehow made the experience even more memorable than our first stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff was exactly as we remembered them: kind, attentive, professional, thoughtful, and genuinely wonderful. Our room was absolutely gorgeous, and when we walked in on our first day, we found the sweetest surprise waiting for us: a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a congratulations message written in chocolate on the plate. I actually teared up a little! It was such a thoughtful and adorable gesture that truly made us feel seen, celebrated, and cared for. There is something so special about Hotel Valencia. The environment is exceptional, the service is always outstanding, and even their gorgeous signature scent instantly brings us back to memories of love, celebration, and adventure. Every little detail feels intentional and memorable. I am so incredibly thankful that we chose Hotel Valencia as the place to celebrate both our wedding and our first anniversary. It will forever hold such a special place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to return again and make even more memories there. Thank you, Hotel Valencia, for helping make two of the most meaningful celebrations of our lives absolutely unforgettable!

    A Wonderful Stay at Hotel Valencia!…read more We absolutely loved our stay at Hotel Valencia on the San Antonio River Walk! The location is perfect step out the front door and you're right in downtown San Antonio. From the hotel restaurant, you can take the stairs or elevator directly down to the River Walk, which makes getting around so easy and convenient. What we especially loved is that this hotel has so much character and charm. It doesn't feel like one of those cookie-cutter chain hotels. We had a balcony, although it was simply too hot during our visit to sit outside and enjoy it. I'm sure it would be wonderful on a cooler evening! The bar and restaurant were both excellent, and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming. A special shout-out to the valet guys they provided wonderful service and were always so helpful. Great location, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and exceptional service. We would definitely stay here again when we're back in San Antonio!

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    4.3(723 reviews)
    8.9 miDowntown
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    Back in San Antonio and first stop, Tokyo Cowboy and dinner was served!…read moreAfter settling into our Airbnb, Tokyo Cowboy came up highly recommend. I'm glad they had room for us but, it's still safe to make reservations. We did not know they are a tapas style restaurant, but that didn't deter us. And we were pleasantly surprised at the size of their "tapas". What we ordered was enough for two people to share. Dumplings - 9/10 Gulf Shrimp & Noodles - 10/10 Blistered Green Beans - 10/10 Ramen - 9/10 Service was great. It's a casual atmosphere, but perfect for an intimate date night.

    We came here for a late dinner and had:…read more Yuzurita: good citrus margarita Kota tea: it was okay, it was strong on the alcohol but weak on the tea Krab and crab roll :. A bit messy to eat but I would get this again. Udon noodle with pork belly: noodles were kind of irregular in lengths. I really liked the sauce with it but it felt like it was missing something. Light dish. Tc double cheese burger: very strong flavors, somewhat sweet. Dense/heavy dish . Our waiter was quick and friendly. The restaurant lighting was dimmed and gave a more intimate /bar environment. I think the ac was broken here because it was very warm and they had fans going on around the room. I think this place would be good for someone who is prefers an American fusion cuisine that leans heavily on the western style dishes. The fusion elements were cute but I still left unsatisfied but still full. We did not park. We walked here right from the river walk. Not a bad place to go if you arrive in town after 9 pm.

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