Cold and windy outdoors. Freezing and drafty indoors. Miserable waiting for our food. Already wearing pants and sweatshirts.

There are like three breakfast places along this strip all in a row so it was hard to decide. We ended up choosing here with the free range eggs and plethora of breakfast options. Excellent coffee- they bring you your own carafe for the table. They even had oat milk! Everything we ordered was very delicious. They wait staff is super attentive. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict Brunch - BLT and Classic; side of million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

First Watch is an ol' reliable of the brunch world and not once have I ever left feeling hungry. The best move anyone can make is getting one of their pancakes as a side! I promise they're the best leftovers you could ever have if you find yourself running out of room in your stomach. read more

First Watch - Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable Frittata! This is a First Watch go-to for me. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great food - good portions! Million Dollar Bacon great to try at least once. Waitstaff friendly and on the ball. Loved that we could get in line before even leaving the house. read more

First Watch - Traditional Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Simple and delicious breakfast in Sarasota! If you want good omelettes and hash options, plus yummy juices--then First Watch is the perfect spot. The Ham & Gruyere Omelette with the Morning Meditation juice was my favorite combo. They don't skimp on the meat, the omelette was overflowing with smoked ham. I could have used a little more gruyere, but that's just me. Morning Meditation juice was refreshing and a nice twist on a traditional cup of OJ. We ordered a couple times while in town and although the dishes can be a little heavy on the salt, the flavors are never lacking. First Watch should be your first choice for all things breakfast! read more

My bride decided we should try this place this morning for brunch. She had something in the bottom of the menu. It was like a quinoa salad came with goat cheese, avocados all of the healthy stuff that she likes. She ate every bite and said it was fabulous. I had two eggs, hard covered with grilled onions and breakfast potatoes well done with onions and bacon crispy. I also got one of the cinnamon pancakes, which are the size of a plate. The coffee was good and the servers name was Jamon JAMON he was terrific. This is an easy five star. read more

We love first watch for healthy and affordable breakfast fare- the veggie market hash is the bomb!!

We've been to First Watch on Tamiami Trail several times...according to my awesome niece "they have the best eggs!" Needless to say, they're kid friendly. This was our first visit to the First Watch on Main Street, and it was a great experience as well! We had our one year old daughter with us, and she absolutely LOVED the chicken sausage patties! Like the other location, you can tell they only use fresh ingredients--they also try to purchase local whenever possible, so it's nice that they support the local agriculture business. I've had a few different dishes and none have disappointed! This time we tried two of the specials, and they were great as well! Recommended Dishes: Bacado Carbonara Benedict (Seasonal Offering) Chickichanga Chocolate Chip Pancakes French Toast Hacienda Hash (Seasonal Offering) Power Bowl Power Wrap read more

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Came across this place by accident. The Brooklyn Breakfast sandwich is possibly the best sandwich I've ever had. The Bloody Mary also top notch. Services was good. Everyone loved their food. Excellent outdoor seating with shade. read more

ill admit im a sucker for a good avocado toast and first watch does not disappoint with theirs. The restaurant has a chill atmosphere and usually isn't too full whenever i visit. Although there arent many vegan options on the menu getting a quick bite shouldn't be a problem here. read more

First Watch - avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Been here twice already with 72 hours. The food is organically good. The location and ambiance are very ideal, and parking is not an issue. Customer service made us come back a second time, and we know this will not be the last. We food with done right, and does the body so nice! read more

'Ello chaps, First Watch is a breakfast chain restaurant located throughout, at least the State of Florida. They have a good variety of breakfast items. Most importantly, much of it is fresh and portions are plentiful. The downside is that it's a 'higher scale' style restaurant, so the mark up is quite considerable considering the price of just making breakfast at home. The staff was generous, friendly, and very welcoming. Food was great too. read more

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Not from around the area so didn't know this was a chain restaurant but you would no idea! The food came out fast, drinks were good, and the menu had so many options I loved and I'm picky. I had such a hard time choosing something to eat and the waitress was so helpful. Will be back! read more

First Watch - The farmhouse skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great food and great service. All the staff is super friendly and kind. Would definitely return, everything on the menu has been delicious. Especially loved the million dollar Bloody Mary. read more

I love avocado toast. But I hate paying for it. That's because it's always expensive and rarely as good as I can make for myself. One exception: First Watch! They make the best avocado toast and it's worth every penny! I would swear you get an entire avocado with your order. Plus two eggs! Delicious! My daughter loves their kale drink (I hate kale, but this drink is quite good). Always friendly service and, I'll reiterate, great avocado toast! read more

If you want a farm to table healthy brunch this is the place to go! The flavors here are phenomenal, and I think we will be eating here every day of our vacation stay! So pleased to find a hip and trendy restaurant that makes you come back for more. The pancake special was definitely a wonderful surprise with all the flavors and crunchy grains. The fresh juices were also really yummy! read more

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Ordered breakfast for delivery. It was okay. OJ was delicious, but they forgot the fresh fruit. You could tell it was packed in a thoughtless hurry. Nor did they add fresh preserves or butter, let alone napkins or silverware. read more

Excellent breakfast / brunch place with a home-cooked style of plates. Entering here sunday noon brings you to a queue meaning only one thing: this must be good. Accommodating myself at the shared table, I saved those 15-30 minutes. I learned the juices are naturally prepared in the morning, and tasty my order was, indeed. I also ordered classic eggs benedict on top of chiapatta which I enjoyed fully. I ordered also something to wake me up -- which turned out to be a stainless steel pot full of breshly brewed american coffee. Good place to start off the day! read more

First Watch - All natural juices here. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This place is a tourist trap. The food sucks. Service is fine. It's clean enough. Just an overpriced Denny's with a good location. I'm talking dry potatoes, they don't include all the fancy ingredients the menu claims, etc. Everything is like a 5 out of 10 if that. Ingredients are generally dry, old, cold, or overcooked. They don't care. Don't waste your money here. Find another local spot that's not a chain that actually cares about making good food and not just ripping people off with subpar crap. I've come 3 times in 3 years, and each time I'm reminded why I don't come regularly. read more

First Watch is a pretty nice breakfast spot to come to if your in the area. Literally only a few minutes while on foot from the water. Inside it feels almost like a nice rustic feel and inviting place. Plenty of people were here during the weekend. Got a cup of black coffee and also an avocado toast that came with two eggs. Overall service was quick and so was the food. The avocado toast was pretty huge and it was cut in the middle for easy holding. Sprinkled with some sea salt, pepper and something else besides avocado, it tasted great!! I don't know what else is in here but damn I could eat this avocado for every meal and I'd still love it! The eggs are simple and easy and the meal was not too expensive! Glad I decided to just go for it and enjoy a nice meal here. It was literally by chance since we were just walking around the area. read more

First Watch - Avocado toast is so good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Service was fast and friendly. Many delicious breakfast options, I went with the Brisket Hash special and it was SO good. Fresh and flavorful - and filling! Pickles peppers and sauce were awesome. Highly recommend! read more

First Watch - Brisket Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Phenomenal! Slow service but the place was packed! The menu offers so many delightful choices! We had a breakfast Mexican skillet (pork) served over corn tortilla and topped with eggs. We also enjoyed the Lonestar skillet. Both were delicious! Both the seasonal chocolate mint iced coffee and the pomegranate sunrise drink were tasty and refreshing. Prices were a little bit high, but we felt we got our money's worth. read more

Always dependable and consistent breakfast spot. I really enjoy the skillets Fresh ingredients and well prepared. If you are looking for a great breakfast spot First Watch is consistently at the top read more

Met the owner of my company here for breakfast before touring our experience center. Great service and great food. In the heart of down town. Walking distance from the hotel which was perfect! read more

Wow! The food was fabulous. I had the truffle hash. The coffee was bold yet not bitter. I bought 2 bags to take back to NY. You cannot order online and they will not ship so grab it while you can! The service was excellent! I wish there was one close to me. I discovered there is one in New Jersey so I think I have to make the trip. It would certainly be worth it! read more

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We walked from our hotel on a early morning Sunday to find a place for breakfast. I had read favorable reviews on a place called First Watch and I thought we should give it a try. The streets of downtown Sarasota were very quiet and we did not see any other people wandering the streets like ourselves. It was at first kind of creepy. We eventually found the restaurant which had a very few people dining. We ordered the healthy avocado on grain toast with two eggs up which was wonderful. The coffee was also very good along with the service. Bu the time we left, the town still was quite quiet for a Sunday. We highly recommend First Watch for breakfast. read more

First Watch - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Bottom Line: A reliable choice for breakfast. I never hesitate to enjoy breakfast at First Watch because I know the decor will be comfy, the service attentive and the food tasty. I appreciate the consistency among the various locations I've visited. For breakfast, First Watch has a nice selection of both savory and sweet favorites. I've had their Benedict's and avocado toast the most. I've also enjoyed seasonal favorites like pumpkin pancakes. All of it has been satisfying. The have not tried lunch at First Watch. Consistent with my experiences elsewhere, the Sarasota location has a casual but comfy interior. Service was attentive and the breakfast was hot and tasty. read more

I went to the downtown location which is walking distance from my hotel. It was rated high in Yelp and I wanted to try. This is a franchise restaurant you can find from other states as well. At this specific location, you can find friendly service and delicious food (I know from how they cook eggs). This restaurant is spacious (not too small but not too big) and you can relax while you enjoy your meal (not noisy). Here are tips: Parking: either street parking or public parking (fee) Service: Above average (in Sarasota, you normally receive this kind of service) Ambiance: Clean and typical breakfast restaurant look Food: Delicious read more

Great service - Great food ... Pricey for breakfast. Appreciate the downtown Sarasota location.

My husband and I stopped in on a busy Saturday 6/1/24 to talk to someone about our plans to bring in our father the next day his 99th birthday. I knew they didn't take reservations but this day manager (I think her name was Monica) was extremely sweet and graciously asked which table we wanted and she'd make sure the staff were aware of his big day. BOY, did they ever go OVER AND BEYOND!! Jessica Smith was the manager on duty and they had the table ready and the entry way chalk board had a special message for our Mr Herb Snyder. We all cheered when he came in! We had a table setting they helped us with. They had ALL signed a menu along with sweet messages AND Jessica/staff had gone out earlier and bought Herb a cake?!?!? What?!?!? Everyone including the patrons made his day EXTREMELY special and unforgettable! I cried several times of joy and amazement at these young, polite, extremely hospitable staff members. They all sang Happy Birthday and had chipped in on the bill-WHAT?!?!? Herb was extremely touched for getting so much attention he cried a little too! Best service I've ever experienced and will always be indebted to First Watch and their extremely wonderful employees!!! It restores faith in human kindness and reminds us we are all in this together! read more

We really like the foods and the service that they provided to us. Definitely recommended!! read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

First Watch is always the dependable brunch option. Although I think my hometown First Watch is better. I ordered the Summer Blush Drink (watermelon, pineapple, fuji apple, lemon, cane sugar, and mint) and it was delightfully refreshing for a steamy hot FL day. For brunch, I ordered the elevated egg sandwich. As always, the bacon at First Watch is always on point. I wish the egg was cooked over medium (at least) since the yolk spilled all over the bottom of the sandwich before I picked it up. Also, if they had put two eggs instead of one lonely egg in the sandwich - I felt like the dish was too much bun. Otherwise, it was seasoned perfectly and the side of potatoes were good. read more

First Watch - Summer Blush - Watermelon, pineapple, fuji apple, lemon, cane sugar, and mint. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I had the veg market with grits and toast A lot of hearty vegetables in the omelette and the goat cheese gave it a delicious flavor, the grits were deliciously cooked . My favorite was the toast! It was a grainy toast with the nuts and with a homemade jam I was in heaven! read more

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Visiting Sarasota for the weekend and went for Sunday brunch because it was close to our hotel. So glad we did!! The food and service was amazing. The million dollar bacon tasted just like it's name! I had the avocado toast and would definitely recommend it. The sauce on the Barbacoa burrito should be bottled, it's that good. The burrito is gigantic though, we had to take half home. The coffee was really good too. Five stars! read more

It's good, not great. It's a chain and I have my reservations about chains. But the avocado toast was good and the fruit cup contained real, ripe, sweet honeydew melon. That got them an extra star here. I can't find good honeydew melon in stores, restaurants, or even farm stands. I've had good honeydew maybe twice in the past fifteen years. Usually, when I come across a piece of honeydew, it's hard and flavorless. Finding a piece of good honeydew was a very happy event for me. You probably haven't realized this yet, but I'm fond of honeydew melon. But yeah, First Watch is okay. read more

Absolutely loved this breakfast bowl!! Perfect portion of fruit, chia pudding and granola. Almond butter toast was perfect! Service was great! Atmosphere was super clean and comfortable.. We will be back! read more

First Watch - Obsessed with the chia pudding power bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This place is super good. Fresh food, clean, cozy ambiance (with hard uncomfortable seats), rustic. I got Purple Haze (had to because Jimi), million dollar bacon and crab avocado toast. The food was perfect, not so much the service. read more

First Watch - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I have the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and let me tell you something... It was so awesome I forgot to take a picture of it. Then I have fresh coffee and a grilled blueberry muffin. Just awesome! This is the perfect place to take a new date, or a client; beautiful open atmosphere nice colors, perfect ambience. read more

First Watch - Dining room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Excellent service starting from the host. Our server Sheya was very polite and helpful. Our orders were brought in no time. Excellent food, perfectly cooked to order and served by optimal portions. I wish I found this place earlier. read more

Ordered a carry out as a late lunch. Website said 13 minutes, was closer to 20, which surprised me because the place was dead. Disappointed in how sloppy the packaging was. read more

First Watch - Carryout packaging - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sarasota, Florida