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    First Watch

    4.0 (135 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Merrill D.

    To look this good requires sustenance, darn good sustenance. And if a box of Frosted Flakes and a funnel to fill the ol gullet is not within reach , First Watch has me covered. Weekend breakfasts and brunch aren't routine for my household. We don't mind the high volume chatter and the cling clanging of silverware within the atmosphere. Breakfast fellowship encourages good conversation. They have quite a creative medley of breakfast and brunch items, healthy, classic, and indulgent sweets. Great bowls. A killer elevated egg sandwich. I like their farmhouse hash. Love the tres leches french toast. Love the salmon frittata. Yup, this is a solid breakfast through lunch choice. Who knows, maybe I'll bump into you on a Sunday morning. If I do, just keep your fingers away from my million dollar bacon.

    Barbacoa Breakfast Tacos
    Philip W.

    Love that the menu changes with tue seasons, but they bring back the hits and best sellers. Typically not the biggest fan of chain breakfasts joints, but First Watch does it right. Like many I post about they have the open ceiling so once they get busy it can be a bit noisy, but not over bearing. Service is always fast, fresh and friendly with unique offerings of drinks that are delicious.

    Selma L.

    My favorite place to enjoy breakfast when we decide to grab some child free breakfast. The seating is ample and there's plenty of space here. It is quiet and very clean with a nice aesthetic. The food is tasty and everyone is very friendly. The only thing that keeps us from visiting more (or even with our 3 year old) is that the portions aren't actually that big and it's just not a great value for a family breakfast compared to other places we go. However a very pleasant experience overall

    Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs
    Thanh-lan N.

    It was my first time at First Watch and it will not be my last! I went there for brunch with some friends and I thought it was such a cute brunch spot. FOOD: we all order rounds of the Purple Haze. Not only was it good but was such a fun drink. For my main meal, I ordered biscuits and Turkey gravy with seasoned potatoes and scrambled eggs. The biscuits and gravy were amazing! I love that the biscuits were fluffy and smother in this delicious gravy. The season potatoes were good but I'm more of a crispy hash brown kind of girl. They're good but nothing special. Overall, my experience at First Watch was positive and I'll definitely be back.

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    Tim A.

    First time at FW today. I stopped in for a cup of coffee, and here are some thoughts: -large seating area, very nice wide open feel, nice ambiance. -friendly service -really good cup of coffee. -excellent menu, with a lot of variety, will have to come back and try their breakfast foods. Highly recommended!

    Kale Tonic

    I came here for lunch with a book. My first time at this location and it did not disappoint. The staff was very friendly, and it wasn't very noisy. I also thought their pick two option was pretty reasonably priced.

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    Mel C.

    It was my first experience having breakfast at First Watch. While the food was tasty and the coffee was rich and hot, I walked away scratching my head, unsure about the service. We had a few different servers coming and going at our table, but we had to flag someone down to place our order and get one more set of silverware. Our food arrived pretty quickly, but on a week day morning that didn't appear real busy, I'm not sure why the service for our table was a little challenging. I had to ask someone if I could pay for our check too. Interesting morning. Value wise, I felt other nearby places in Schaumburg, like Egg Harbor and Maxfield's, have many more breakfast options, slightly better prices, better service, and bigger portions. Nice clean restaurant with a bright atmosphere inside though. I am curious to return and see what a weekend is like here.

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    Miguel A.

    If you're someone who loves fresh, wholesome food, then this spot is definitely up your alley. It's got a wonderful focus on healthier options, which I really appreciate, though it's not quite the traditional greasy spoon diner experience where you expect pancakes or toast with everything. It's more about thoughtfully prepared, lighter fare. I tried a few things on the menu. The AM Super Bowl was fantastic seriously, super healthy and so satisfying. The Chickichanga also caught my eye, and while it was good, I found the sauce had a really pronounced lemony kick, which might be a bit much for some, but definitely made it unique. I also went for the Farmhouse Hash, which was pretty tasty. I was secretly hoping for a side of toast with it, but it didn't come with any. Their coffee was perfectly decent, though I'm a bit of a creature of habit and usually prefer a flavored creamer to jazz it up a bit. Oh, and I was lucky enough to snag their seasonal dragon fruit drink it was absolutely delicious. A little bummer that it was only available for October, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it next year. Our waiter was a really friendly guy, though it was clear he had his hands full. He was hustling around with a bunch of tables, so we mostly saw him when we were placing our orders. Totally understandable, though. The restaurant itself has a lovely vibe, very nicely decorated, and there's a nice little bar right in the middle that adds a nice touch to the atmosphere.

    This is how much ice came with the morning meditation juice, way too much ice and very little juice for the $6 price!
    Wendy M.

    We came in for Breakfast today and food and service were fantastic! My only complaint was in regards to the Beverages...I order the Morning Meditation Juice and did not like the fact that the menu does not disclose they serve you 80% ICE and only 20% Juice for the $6 price. I personally do not like much ice, if any in my Beverages because I don't like buying "Ice". I want the beverage I am paying for, so be aware of this!

    Bacado omelet with a side of pork sausage
    Jessica S.

    My husband and I went to a First Watch location in WI and LOVED it, so when this location opened up right down the street from home, we were excited to try it. When we came to this location, it was a spontaneous decision. We checked the wait list on Yelp to see if it was crazy and it said there was no one in line. When we got to the restaurant, we checked in with the hostess and a few people were waiting in front of us; although we ended up being on the waitlist when we came, the 15-minute wait the hostess said we had turned to a 5-minute wait. We were SO lucky! The ambiance of this location fits the ambiance of the other location we visited. It has an extremely aesthetic atmosphere with beautiful modern and lively decor. They also have the cutest little bar area in the middle of the restaurant and the comfiest dining chairs at some of the tables (we were lucky enough to get a table with them, too!). When we sat down, we had a nice waiter who came to us right away, and we had great service the entire time with him as our waiter. I ordered the Million Dollar Bloody Mary ($8.79) that came in a cute glass with a mini carafe. It had delicious bacon sticking out, as well. The drink was delicious and I was shocked it wasn't too expensive since many places overcharge for Bloodys. When it came to food, I ordered the Market Veggie sandwich ($11.99) with a side of Cheddar Broccoli soup, and both were heavenly. The veggie sandwich had delicious and fresh veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach, as well as mozzarella cheese, mayo, and basil pesto on whole-grain bread. The ingredients work extremely well together, and as I am writing this review, I am salivating just thinking about how amazing it was. I even dipped in the soup a few times, and it made it even more amazing because the soup was SO creamy and cheesy. YUM! My husband ordered the Bacado ($12.99) and loved it. It was an omelet with bacon, avocado, and cheese, and it was served with mixed greens on the side. He also ordered a side of pork sausage that he loved because they were huge and full of flavor. Overall, we both can't wait to return, and we are extremely happy one opened up so close to our home!

    BLT egg Benedict
    celina t.

    It was our first time at First Watch. The food was decent and had their macros online as well. The only thing that would be an issue is that if you are counting calories the calories on the menu and the one of the website do not match. The service was great! We were served and had our orders taken reflectively fast. It was noisy during brunch time when we went so the ambiance was not the best. It was hard hearing my partner speak even though we sat fairly close. I would recommend giving it a try if you are in the area. I chose a healthier item but they did have a lot of items that looked really delicious for their seasonal menu.

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    Came in for a quick Saturday morning breakfast! Great food, drinks, and service by Jacki at the bar. Will be coming back soon!

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    The food is good. Service is so so and it's a bit loud for me. The toast was thick which was a pleasant surprise.

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    Amazing breakfast place, super great availability even on weekends. They have mimosas.

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    Will you have brunch for Easter, and if so, what price?

    Hello! I don't think the price vary on the seasons, however they might have a special dish or drinks for the season! And absolutely! I will have brunch for Easter there. I hope this is helpful

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    My husband and I came here a couple months ago, the vibe wasn't exactly what I expected. Very hard…read morecore rock, tattoo heavy, metalhead aesthetic but because of that... I assumed the food was going to be good. And it was, I was burgered out at the time so I got their Mac & cheese while my hubby got one of their burgers. I did indeed taste his food, burger was delicious. My Mac & cheese wasn't bad either. It could have used either a lil more cheese or just a lil more seasoning but it was as good as expected

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