Good food, served expertly by Gigi, a true professional. Good experience. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. read more

I haven't eaten at First Watch in a couple of years. We stopped here on our way to the airport for a quick breakfast. I was happy to see Barbacoa back on the menu so I ordered the Barbacoa breakfast tocos. What a sad disappointment! Out of the 3 tacos combined there may have been 1 oz of meat. It was basically egg tocos. I should have taken pictures. I should have sent it back... posting this and never returning is my only recourse. The food and service is consistently good here but they are stealing when they advertise Barbacoa tacos and instead give you a tacos that are 90% egg read more

Husband and I have been waiting for the crowd to die down so we could try this place. We stopped in this morning we were greeted and seated fairly quickly. A bit of confusion on our servers part but we love that they rushed to be certain we were taken care of. We ordered a couple of their specialty juices to start. The watermelon one was ok and my husband enjoyed the purple haze. We both ordered the trifecta which consists of eggs, choice of waffle or pancake and a protein. We upgraded to the million dollar bacon and we weren't disappointed. The eggs were not as hot as we would have preferred but the waffle and bacon were delish. We had to remind the server to bring the hot tea we ordered when first seated but overall breakfast was good. Bonus, the bathrooms were pristine. read more

First Watch - Watermelon juice & purple haze juice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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First Watch is a good place to go from breakfast or brunch. The menu has a variety of items for a good bite to eat. The traditional breakfast is my go to. Add an ice latte and then you have a good bite to eat. Prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly. Parking not bad. Seating inside or outside. read more

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Excellent service from Brax! Everyone working here was great, we were welcomed right when walked in, and seated pretty quickly for a busy morning. We ate off the new summer menu and it was amazing but the star of the show was the Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast-DELICIOUS! read more

Very friendly and clean business. I like the Christmas decor and especially the seasonal menu. Get the tangerine dream juice! Goran was a great server, prompt and friendly and brought anything we needed. We had the Floridian French toast, ham and gruyere omelet, chickichanga and Nutella cheesecake donuts. 10/10 would order again. read more

First Watch - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

We were eager to come visit. The first time we were at a First Watch was before my wife and I started dating, we've been married 38 years. The wife went for the double bacon hash and thought it was quite good. I went for the biscuit and sausage gravy, it was well flavored with more sausage than many, something I appreciated. I splurged on their million dollar bacon. I thought it was a good flavor, disappointed that it wasn't crispy. I liked the heat, the wife thought it was hotter than she preferred. I like the website letting me add my name to the wait-list as we were driving in. The reason í an only giving it 4 stars is that our server vanished for a while once our food was delivered. I was thirsty with no water and had to wait a lot longer than I expected before he came back. read more

I love coming here for breakfast! I'm typically the early bird and it's nice and quiet in the restaurant. However, today was a late start to breakfast. Yes, it was packed on a Saturday morning. (No surprise there) But their food was calling me to come either way. It was crowded, and they were short staffed by 5 people, and yet I had a great experience either way. Goran was our server. He had such a warm and welcoming personality. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, he didn't make us feel rushed and he didn't look flustered. I appreciated his excellent attitude and customer service. Thank you Goran! The food was still top-notch quality and there was no long wait for our plates to come out. My favorite plate is the Morning Market Veg. I have a dairy allergy, so I omit the cheese on the omelette. I also am blessed to have a gluten allergy as well, so I order the GF toast with no butter. I love that the seasoned potatoes are fresh made without those 2 allergens. Yay me!! It's hard to find that in most breakfast establishments. Did I mention that they do not charge extra for the GF toast? (Why wouldn't you want to come here?) I don't feel like I'm being penalized for having an allergy or two. I also ventured out to try their Morning Meditation juice. We ordered it with no ice since it's super chilly today. I was not let down by the flavor. I prefer mine with a stronger ginger spice to it, but that's my personal preference. read more

First Watch - Morning Market Veggie with no cheese, Seasoned potatoes, and Gluten Free Toast (plain), and a side of jam. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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We love First Watch and this location is one of our favorites. The food is great, the service is quick which is great when we bring our kids, and the wait is never too long (join the waitlist on weekends though!). Gigi was a fantastic and attentive waitress as well. read more

This is our first time. We ordered egg Benedict, a seasonal dish, and waffle. They're fresh and tasted amazing. Our server was very attentive. We'll definitely come back with more people. read more

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

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This location had much faster and friendlier service than the other one we frequented in Conroe. The Pineapple Express seasonal juice was excellent. I wish the cheddar bacon cornbread was served warm, rather than room temp, but the rest of the meal was on point. read more

Eddie was great! Get this place a proper liquor license and they'd be in 6* territory

Online booking at their website. It CAN save you time because this place is popular. BUT BUT BUT I used it to book the last time that we came here, and it worked well, but I went to their website and couldn't find it today. Huummm Ok, I was told a 30 min wait upon arrival. I asked the hostess if she could show me where the link was on the website to join the waitlist. She went to the website, and was unsuccessful. There were three young hostesses. All 3 tried to find how to get on the waiting list. All 3 failed. And, they were speedy with their typing, and tech competent. Finally, after 5 minutes, one hostess googled "First Watch" and "waitlist". That worked. I was so frustrated. Then, we were finally seated, a wonderful server, Alexis, took our order. She was very competent & we forgot our earlier frustrations. The food was exceptional. I had the Fall Special eggs with Brussel sprouts, bacon bits, potatoes, & cheese. DELIGHTFUL! read more

First Watch - Oh yeah! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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I LOVE THIS PLACE! And all First Watch locations I have visited thus far (4). Always clean, upbeat and inviting. All of their food is fresh and delicious. Service is fast and efficient and I love that they offer turkey sausage, gravy, and turkey sausage with their meals for those that don't eat pork. Eggs are always cooked to perfection. They are a well oiled machine. read more

We were so excited to try First Watch for the first time! Service was quick-- maybe too quick. Our server, Brookelynn, stopped by our table one time to take our order, someone else brought our food, then she came and placed the check on our table. She did not check on us at all after this and I had to ask another server to get my drink refilled. As far as food goes, I'd give it a 5 or 6/10. My friend got the smoked salmon Benedict but the salmon was way too fishy. The iced coffee is premade (if you are dairy free, good luck; no substitutions). Prices were fair(ish), if you really want a bang for your buck and top-tier service, Kerby Lane would be a much better option. Not trying to be picky, however, I am also a server and would feel guilty for not checking on my tables. Overall, I would never come back and spend my money at First Watch. read more

First time checking this place out and it didnt disappoint! The menu had plenty of great options to choose from, our server Braxton was friendly and took care of us, and the inside layout/decor was cute and cozy. We tried the eggs Benedict, hash skillet (not pictures) and kids egg & sausage. The bread tasted fluffy and fresh and everything came out hot and full of flavor. I was hesitant to try the iced coffee as it wasnt espresso based, but it packed a bold coffee taste! Next time id try it with less caramel. read more

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I was skeptical at first. 1st time visitir to this spot and we were starving. I was very happily surprised. We had a party of 8 and they took care of us with ease. Will definitely be going back. Food was good. Atmosphere was good. read more

Loved the food the service 100% recommend also come to this location Excellent service by Braxton read more

We've been here several times and it never disappoints!! The food is always great and the service is quick and efficient. Today, our server was Gigi, and she was friendly and attentive, checking in on us regularly. She was very patient with our two young kids as well. Definitely worth a mention! This is one of my favorite brunch spots and we will be returning again! read more

eddie is a great waiter! he's very attentive to his tables. i love coming to first watch, the food is always bomb AF. highly recommend the million dollar potatoes. i've only ever come on busy days so it was peaceful to come on a wednesday morning when its slower. read more

First Watch - Lemon Ricotta Pancakes Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast Million Dollar Potatoes Mint Mocha Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great food and service! Ambiance is great, super nice and great for a chill breakfast spot. My waiter Eddie was amazing, will be coming back!!! :) read more

Let me start by saying "WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!" I've watched this location get built from the ground up and it was so exciting to be part of the "Friends and Family" pre-opening. For two days, locals who RSVP'd had the opportunity to participate in a pre-opening event designed to help the staff practice and work out any kinks before the official opening. In exchange for being practice customers, we enjoyed a free complimentary meal on the house for up to 4 people. Each of us was allowed one entrée, one side, specialty bacon for the table, and two drink selections. And let me tell you what: The food was delicious. I can't believe we got such good quality food practically for free, and I am here to tell you that once this place opens officially, you're gonna love it. Chocolate Chip Pancake w Turkey Sausage Million Dollar Bacon Cheesy Grits Elevated Egg Sandwich Fresh Fruit Cup Was the choice for me and my little baby niece. The chocolate chip pancake was huge and super packed full of chocolate chips. The dough itself was a little on the drier side as I'm used to pancakes being super moist, but I'm sure they'll work this out as time goes on. The tasty turkey sausage patty accompanying the pancake was pretty sizable...juicy delicious and not very salty or spicy, which I personally liked. A gentle, juicy sausage patty without overkill. You can choose among several types of sausage, and this is the one we chose. Million Dollar Bacon is MONEY. This is going to be a hit with many people. Crispy strips of bacon broiled in maple syrup with a generous hit of cracked pepper. It checked off all boxes for me. The elevated egg sandwich was my second favorite after Million Dollar Bacon. Soft brioche, crispy bacon, avocado, over easy egg, some sort of creamy spread and a salad mix. It is everything I love in a breakfast sandwich. The over easy egg was a little too done, probably because I let it sit in its own heat for a while before trying it, but this sandwich was good and will be a nice choice for breakfast sandwich lovers. Equal parts soft, crunchy, eggy and fresh. All textures coming at you. The cheesy grits were a bit different. I am used to finely ground grits and these were coarsely ground, almost resembling a chunky sweet corn masa/sweet corn tamale in texture. The grits were chunky, sweet and cheesy instead of finely ground and salty. They were good but not what I expected. Try them and see if you like them. Fresh fruit. Refreshing sweet tea. And the kindest staff ever! I hope that it wasn't just for the opening. I hope the staff will always remain kind. Cause the service was off the charts for the opening. Such a beautiful and BIG/roomy location. Industrial like in design with touches of a country home, I loved the interior. Welcome to the neighborhood and I hope you last for a long, long time. read more

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Great food and service! I have never been disappointed in their seasonal menu options, you can never go wrong trying something from there. This summer they have the elote breakfast burrito and it is AMAZING it is filling and so delicious! Also their chicken apple sausage patties are soo good, great for the kiddos! read more

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The service was great and the food came out fast. Our food was hot and delicious. Coffee was very good. Mikayla was an excellent server--very friendly and attentive without hovering. Great breakfast experience! read more

The Sunrise Granola Bowl and "The Works" Omelette were excellent, as was the outstanding customer service provided by several team members , with Edward deserving special mention. If you're in San Marcos and in search of breakfast or brunch, you can't go wrong here. read more

Great ambiance, customer service and the food portion and taste were excellent!!! I luv the colors of the restaurant as well. Lovely decor! Braxton offered great customer service read more

First Watch - Chocolate chip kids pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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The chimichuri steaks and egg hash was delicious! So much flavor and eggs were cooked to perfection. Holly, our server, was very friendly and attentive and made excellent recommendations. read more

We loved First Watch when we lived in San Antonio, and after moving to New Braunfels we found a branch in San Marcos, so we decided to give it a try. It's by far the best we've been to! Food always hits the spot, the seasonal specials are all must-try and the service is awesome. Shout out to Mikayla in particular, she took great care of us and our Siberian Husky even though we were seating at the far end of the patio. What's not to love? read more

First Watch - The Million Dollar Bacon rocks! On the background: the awesome-as-well Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Inadequate parking (even before construction next door). Wait time exceeded the online 1hr estimate..by 35min. Soda machine broken, Coffee machine broken, never got refill of water and food came out cold. It doesn't matter how busy you are, if customers wait then they should receive good service and food when they finally are seated. The Pumpkin Spice Donuts were good. read more

First Watch - Receipt. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Came out to have brunch for my husbands' birthday but we were not impressed by the food. Staff was nice, food sucked. egg Benedict was really runny, potatoes were undercooked. not happy with the food, We won't be coming back. read more

Tried First Watch for the first time this past weekend and we had a large party and we were seated immediately. We loved the atmosphere and home feeling of the restaurant. When our food came we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the pancakes! The food was good and we will definitely be going back. read more

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Connor D gave great customer service, was very friendly and overall good experience!!!

GiGi was our waitress and she was wonderful. she was very attentive and helpful. She suggested the vegetable soup and it was so good. it was part of the two for me. i got a half club sandwich which was delicious too. me and my sister love First Watch-Food taste, quality, service and the atmosphere read more

The reason I did not give you 5 stars is due to your wait list procedure. We walked in, the hostess took my name and phone number and proceeded to seat my family and I. 10 minutes later, I received a text for us to head to the host to be seated. 5 minutes later, received a text that we will hold your spot for 2 minutes. Another 5 minutes later, we're sorry to have missed you. My family and I are enjoying our breakfast and getting these annoying texts. Now that is out of the way and onto the food and service. The service we received from Krystina was excellent, always on top of our order and checking that the food met expectations during our visit. My wife and I enjoyed the coffee which was needed this morning. Again, get the "wait list" issue fixed because I asked and this is an ongoing problem. read more

We had great service from Braxton. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. My husband had the trifecta and I had the ham & cheese omelette. Both were excellent. read more

Amazing food and great service! The atmosphere feels fresh and farm-to-table. My favorite breakfast and brunch spot!

Great service Zoe! And delicious food to count on. I reccomend trying the seasonal menu for a different experience!

Our server Eddie was great! Very attentive and provided great service. This was my first time here, food was good.

Cute popping spot in San Marcos, it's cozy inside and can get pretty packed! I suggest like everyone else joining their waitlist online beforehand. The service was good, our coffee never went empty. The food was pretty good given its price. This place is a safe bet! read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I highly suggest getting on the waitlist beforehand if going on a weekend as this location is very popular. The food was so good and the service was excellent. If you're looking for a brunch or lunch spot this is the place to be. read more

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

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