Came in for a business meeting and it wasn't crowded. Our server seemed new and took a while to get our party of 6 under control. Food was good and made fresh just the service was not up to par. The last couple of first watches ive been to lately have been a let down sadly. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

This place is snuggled inside a cozy plaza off of Atlanta road with various other businesses and restaurants such as South City Kitchen. We were a party of 2 around 10 am on a weekday so parking wasn't an issue but I would go early because it gets crowded quickly! On weekends I would recommend going on the website and adding your party to the waitlist so you don't have to wait as long in person. Food: It was our first time here and we wanted to try the skillets and pancakes especially! We got the parma hash , chickenchanga and banana granola pancake. The food was good, everything was well seasoned and presentation was nice. The pancake was hearty with the granola and definitely big enough to share! They offer hot house syrup with the pancakes and it was a nice touch. It was not too sweet and just right. The hash was filling with the mushrooms and italian sausage, definitely satisfying my savory tooth! The server was friendly and gave good recommendations. Overall pretty good food and definitely give it a try if you are in the area! Just expect a wait since this place gets pretty busy! read more

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I wish there was one closer to us! Great food and great service. The morning meditation is amazing!!

First watch has become accepted as THE place for a breakfast meeting. I'm also guilty of this, good bacon, good egg dishes, easy, clean, condo space. read more

Orders the banana foster French toast ! Amaze Balls! So great not too sweet but gourmet! The vibe is chill a little loud so you can have a nice afternoon conversation. Price point for food is great. Drinks -meh. read more

First Watch - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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me & my mom came for my birthday on saturday around 10am. we signed up for the waitlist ahead of time which is convenient. our waiter julian was THE BEST waiter i have ever had. we couldnt believe how thoughtful and communicative he was. he had a great energy too. the food came fast and was accurate. also delicious! we sat on the patio too which was perfect for the weather. read more

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IF I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE NEGATIVE 100 STARS I WOULD!!! To show up at 7:35AM with only 2 people in the restaurant and nearly an HOUR later still be waiting for a simple breakfast (eggs, bacon and grits) while watching tons of to go orders filled is ASININE!!!! Service is deplorable! There was no communication to say why the wait was so long. Then the crowd came during the last 5 minutes of me remaining patient and the hostess simply told people to find a seat. There was only 1 hostess when we arrived. The 2nd hostess (who had red hair) came in about 20 minutes after us. Then another young lady came in 15 minutes after that. A gentleman was there who did nothing to help until about 25 minutes into our visit. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR A LONG WAIT WITH ONLY 4 PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT!!! COMMUNICATION IS EVERYTHING!!!! TO GO ORDERS NEED TO BE SECONDARY TO IN-HOUSE PATRON ORDERS!!! I WILL NEVER RETURN TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT! TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! I've had better service at WAFFLE HOUSE!! Clearly no management was on site read more

I had a truly delicious brunch this past Saturday afternoon here with a good buddy. The Lemon Ricotta pancakes were amazing, large, and served hot. We had to ask for more syrup (they tried to be stingy with it), but they acquiesced. The waitress was very jovial and kind, and our food was delivered promptly. I added on a side of grits, which were not necessarily the best. I think they lacked sodium--I mean that were rich and creamy but the butter they used in them had to be salt-free. A little salt helps. The eggs were delicious, hot, and perfectly scrambled. I didnt' need the strawberry halves but they were good. I was too full to eat all of them. Thank you for a stellar brunch. I will return in the future. read more

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The breakfast here is pretty darn good. It's located in a shopping center in between Atlanta Rd. and Cumebrland Pkwy. Very close to Azio's pizza and a few other boutique like shops. The parking lot is large but on a Saturday morning, I drove around the lot 5 times before I found something. I believe you can add yourself to the wait list through Yelp because that's what they use to add you to the list. Initially I was told 25 minutes and I could see through the Yelp app that there were 17 people in front of me. So I sat outside for a while. When I came back in, a large party got up from the long family style table that sits in the front of the restaurant. Some others sat down and I asked if it was first come first served, It IS!!!! SO, word to the wise, sit there if you can. The server was excellent and I didn't feel unattended to at all. I tried the turkey and egg white veggie omelet (~$10). I decided to skip the turkey and add chicken sausage patties on the side. It came with multigrain toast and jam. I also added breakfast potatoes (~$3). I would skip the breakfast potatoes next time, they were a little hard. The chicken sausage was really tasty, not greasy or anything like that. The veggies in the omelet were excellent. I wish the tomatoes that come on the side would have been inside the omelet but I made due. The coffee was outstanding, I love their brew!! I added the new hibiscus lemonade to go, which was very refreshing and perfectly tangy. I would certainly come here again, especially since I got the seating hack LOL. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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The coffee is strong and great. The service is friendly and fast. The food is fresh and made to order. I had the waffle with scrambled eggs and potatoes. I asked for warm syrup, but they give you a fruit compote to place on your waffle. The waffle was crispy and soft. Perfect! Eggs were scrambled soft, but not runny. Nice! Coffee tasted like my morning Keurig cup. Favorite! Potatoes had a little crunch and a little chew. Yay! Great food at an affordable price. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

The wait wasn't long. They told us 29 mins, ended up being 7 mins. The food was good. The chickichanga was good. Potatoes were okay. Could use more seasoning. The bowl was pretty good. I used hot sauce to add that missing flavor I was looking for. Service was pretty cool. I came on a cold day, so I didn't really appreciate the cold breeze that was coming through the cracked door. I'm not sure what that was about... other than that I had a pretty decent visit. I put the fork on the photos because it was pretty dirty. Which is alarming because of Covid. So we ended up eating with plastic wear. The purple tea pictured was good & sweet :) read more

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Great place for breakfast or meeting. Many healthy options. Great smiles with the service!! read more

Great breakfast food and energy drinks. When busy, it's a wait and can be frustrating. Service is good as the staff is stable. Our neighborhood go to spot read more

Of course our experience may not be your experience, but I'm giving this a single star I don't have a choice I'd rather give NONE!!!!!! My husband and I are retired and starting to try places that are new for us... First Watch at Cumberland. We had never been there before. I've been wanting to try that place! We arrive at 11:30 seated at 11:35. Put our order in at 11:40 it's was simple scrambled egg, sausage, toast and grits was my husband's order. Mine was a turkey club. Water and Cola Customers who got seated after us were served first! I got another waiter's attention "Our order wasn't difficult can you check on it please?" I don't know how our order got bumped back as far as it did. I'm finally served but then my husband is still waiting on his order! Then the table just over my husband's shoulder, two customers CAME IN 20 MINUTES AFTER we did and where served at the same time !!!!!!!!!!!!! 12:35 we got up and left. We know not to go back there. Shame on you First Watch!!! This same review I placed on Google 6 days ago read more

I've been dining at Fist Watch for over 15 years and have been on a first name basis with many of the staff that lasts. With no competition for breakfast/brunch in the area it does get busy, especially on weekends. We get in before 9:00 and usually get our favorite table on the patio. Customers should understand that post- COVID all retail and restaurants are struggling to attract, train and keep competent, motivated staff. A little patience during rush hour please. Management (are you listening) needs to create a mentally healthy and supportive work environment for the team. People leave jobs not always for the money but often because of the boss. Your job is to provide staff, both servers and cooks, the tools and support to do their jobs, while keeping a lid on the drama that comes with a fast paced, customer oriented workplace. read more

Yummy Million Dollar Bacon... I could eat plate after plate of this. Peppery sweetness. Yes. The other guest ordered Kale Tonic.. One had Bacado egg white with no sour cream with extra pico on the side. After i ordered my Million Dollar Bacon. I may have blacked out. Haha The other had frittata I can't recall. I wasn't paying attention hence black out statement. Good Food and service... We also used our gift card from our Yelp Event at First Watch location in Chamblee. This location is larger than Chamblee. And they have outdoor dining area. I will be back...I need that KaleTonic.. read more

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Word of advice .... Come to sit or order Ubereats because that wait time is too long. I walked in at 11:40, got served at 11:55 and got my food at 12:30 ON A MONDAY! But it's GOOD FOOD! So that makes up for it but please come to sit for future reference or order online! read more

This location is usually the busiest of all the First Watch locations, and for good reason. It's impressive to serve so many customers and have each dish prepared and served in a quality and timely manner. First Watch has some of the very best options for a healthy brunch, while giving rewarding taste. Definitely a restaurant mainstay read more

First Watch - Blueberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Not worth the wait. Stop doing online orders if you can't handle it. The system is off an hour of what time the food is expected to be ready. Order placed at 10:30 AM, systems says ready at 10:52 AM. I wait because I already know it's possibly gonna be a little behind, but to get my food at 11:40 AM is just blatant "we don't care, it's ready when it's ready" energy. I understand the first time, but the second time was enough for me. Not to mention that no one, not even a manager cares about the issue. That's just piss poor customer service honestly. Not to mention I left a tip before this. Smh And it's COLD ass food. So that means it's been ready and no one brought it out. Even worse. read more

I went around noon with my sister and niece. We had a lovely experience. Service: 5/5 The wait wasn't to bad we waited like 30 minutes or so which isn't to much time since we came around lunch time. The host was very bubbly and sat us quickly. Our waiter was extremely friendly and patient with us since it was our first time. He answered any questions we had. Food:4/5 the food was delicious my sister ordered the lunch special. Roast beef sandwich with a side salad. The side salad was amazing and I'm not a big fan of salads. I ordered the hash brown scramble with eggs. It was amazing I loved the sausage it came with. The only reason why i gave 4 stars is because I want a big fan of there pancakes I've had better. I'm picky when it comes to pancakes lol. As for my niece she loved her food they have a great selection on the kids menu. Helpful info: tons of vegetarian options. Kids menu provided. read more

First Watch - Parma Hash Multigrain Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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We are regulars at this location! Saturday mornings are not complete without visiting and enjoying a healthy and fulfilling breakfast at First Watch. Their service is always top notch. I haven't had a bad meal or bad service. Starting with their social responsible coffee to their specialty beverages. A morning meditation is a must have! Florida French Toast and Pumpkin Pancakes have been my go to meals. I recently tried the bowl and it was outstanding! Here is a tip: we check in online via yelp and we avoid the wait. You're welcome Update: The restaurant dining is open - we were able to have breakfast on the outdoor area. Social distancing and with new safety procedures read more

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Good food, good service! First time eating here and we will return! We made it right before the morning rush.

I still had to wait 25 min after checking in from the yelp waitlist. I know they were busy but it's in poor taste to have a table right by the restroom in the aisle. Especially when people are bumping into you. I saw at least 2 tables along this line complain during our visit. One couple just took over a booth without telling anyone. Server is really friendly I got the sunrise meditation- orange beet drink and it is good. Then we waited forever for our food. I got the pumpkin pancake breakfast with a side of million dollar bacon and over medium eggs. The signature pumpkin pancakes were ok. It was a little dry. I had to steal the syrup from the table next to us. The eggs were overdone. I would not recommend the million dollar bacon. I thought it would be like candied bacon. Nope. It was soggy bacon dipped in syrup. It was disgusting. My husband got the short rib Benedict. It was pretty good and the eggs were poached correctly. He also got the mixed berry toast. It was ok. It did have a lot of fresh berries. The only reason I chose this place was because I wanted a nice brunch and specifically pumpkin pancakes. The experience was very disappointing. read more

First Watch - Sunrise meditation- - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Decent place, went on January 1st 2020. Pros: Food is fresh and delish. Cons: they said we'd wait for 30-45min. We ended up waiting over an hour (hey no big deal, they had a lot of people coming in). Theres no real waiting area though so everyone is just crowded uncomfortably in the entrance. They also had only one person taking names and also charging $.. Poor lady was overworked. They finally seat us after we spoke up saying we were "next." but then people who came in 20-30 min after us were seated rather quickly.. No worries. Our waitress was nice but seemed to be having a stressful day, poor thing. Took her 10 min or maybe more to get us water and coffee.. Meanwhile the other folks that had been seated after us already had their drinks and ordered. I'd go again but not during busy hours. read more

First Watch - Morning Meditation (orange juice and beet juice) rather tangy taste - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Spent close to 4 hours at breakfast today: over an hour waiting for a table, over an hour for food to arrive. I didn't look at the reviews before going because I have been to several different First Watches and the experience has always been good. Lesson learned! The food was tasty but cold- it was obvious that it had been sitting before arriving at the table. My drink, the Purple Haze, had no lemon in it: it was basically water and lavender syrup. I added lemon to it and then it tasted as expected. Then there was my seat ordeal..... I arrived at First Watch with a party of 5. They said there was a 30 minutes wait, which seemed reasonable for a Saturday morning. After waiting for an hour (and seeing several parties that had arrived after us be seated), we asked to make sure we were still on the list. They said that it was taking longer because they were waiting for a 6 seater to become available so they could fit us there. We finally got called. We were offered a 4 seat booth with an additional chair, where I sat. After the waitress had taken our drink order, an older lady came saying that the health department would have a problem with me sitting off of the table. As soon as I got up from the chair, she took it and left me standing in the isle. I squeezed onto one of the benches, half my body was hanging out. A waiter came by and placed a chair where I had mine earlier, apologized, and said it was ok for me to sit there. A few minutes later he came back and said that the one who told me to move in the first place was the regional manager, so I had to move. As I took a deep breath before getting up, he shook the chair and said he needed the chair. Again, the moment I stood up, he took the chair and I was left standing and looking to see on which side I would squeeze into. The Vinnings is such a nice little area! Too bad this was such a disappointing experience. read more

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I went to First Watch recently for a working lunch with one our business partners. It's located in a very popular plaza in the Smyrna/Vinings area. I was excited to say the least because I am an avid brunch enthusiast. Breakfast foods are some of the most delicious concoctions known to man but I digress. I decided to go with a Mexican omelet/burrito type dish and it did not disappoint. The food was extremely tasty. The service was also good as our waitress took good care of us. The only item that I did not enjoy that much was the cheese grits. I've had grits in all shapes, forms and types and this wasn't it. They lacked flavor and despite my efforts to doctor them up, they just didn't hit. Either way I would recommend that you check this place out. Definitely a good place for brunch especially with family. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Decided to come early for breakfast with my work team! We were seated immediately. The hostess was as very pleasant and our waiter was really nice. I ordered the morning meditation and French toast. It was amazing and our food came out really fast. The only downside was that their floor was really slippery and I almost fell twice. I would def return!!! read more

First Watch - Morning Meditation - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

This was my first time here and I was very pleased. Our waitress Allison was super sweet and very attentive. She has great suggestions and was super knowledgeable on the menu. I went with the traditional breakfast while my friend had the breakfast tacos. They both looked amazing! My eggs were scrambled perfectly and my bacon was too! There was so much on the menu and everything looked good! The parking lot is big so the parking isn't a problem at all. I will absolutely be coming back! read more

First Watch - Traditional Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Ally (Alejandra) took care of us!!!!! I celebrated Mother's Day here with my son. I knew there was going to being a long wait. I used this app to put myself on the waitlist because why wait outside in the rain at the restaurant when I can wait from the comfort of my abode. Within 5 mins or so of my arrival, my son and I are promptly seated. I'll admit, I was skeptical of the waitlist since this was my first time using it and it's not a guarantee for seating. However, the host checking me in is a pro at this and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was soooo good!!!! Coffee is life so you get your own pot compared to just a cup. Ally also made sure I took the remaining coffee home in a to go cup. My 11 year old had the time of his life with hot chocolate that came with a heaping supply of whipped cream. I'm really glad I came here and I'm looking forward to the next visit. read more

First Watch - Yummy!!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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My fiancé and I went here on Monday. Although, this isn't our first time dining here, this is my first time writing a review on this restaurant. We totally forgot about adding ourselves to the waitlist prior to going. When we arrived, there was hardly anybody seating down at the tables. We were told they had stopped seating people because the kitchen was behind and they didn't want people seating down, waiting to order. So we added ourselves to the waitlist and was told it would be a 45 minute wait. Well our 45 minute wait turned into 1.5 hour wait. Once seated, we were greeted by our waitress, Breana. She took our drink orders, which we ordered the Watermelon Wake Up and the Kale Tonic. For entrees, we ordered the Tri-Athlete with fresh fruit and whole grain artisan toast, smoked salmon and roasted vegetable frittata with seasoned potatoes and ciabatta, and a multigrain pancake. It took awhile for our food to come out. Today was definitely a slow day for this restaurant. Once we finally received our food, it was good. However, I wished my vegetables were cooked down a little more in my omelet because it was a little watery and my fiancé wished his potatoes were cooked a little longer because they were a little hard. Overall, it was good, but it definitely ate up a lot of our time for the day. Luckily, we didn't have a lot to do, but next time we will remember to add ourselves to the waitlist prior to going. If you're looking for a decent breakfast in the area, check this place out, but definitely know that there may be a wait. read more

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Ran into this place when one of the other restaurant was not selling brunch. They are quite popular and sold brunch. We (friends) waited 15-20mins before being seated. Sat outside when being seated, the waiter brought us water and took our order. He went over some options of what's popular. The waiter was a bit forgetful but all in all we had a great time here the food was great the customer service was great the environment was good. read more

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I went Labor Day for brunch with my family. We decided to go because we've never been before and they have a lot of options. They also had pretty good reviews so we decided to try them. Given it was the holiday, they were rather busy, but I was able to join the line through here before I even arrived at the restaurant. I believe the wait time was estimated between 60-80 mins. When I got to the restaurant I was able to check in and not long after we got there, our table was ready. Unfortunately our waitress wasn't the greatest. She wasn't necessarily bad, but again she wasn't great. I know it was busy but it took her forever to come and take our orders. I will say she was prompt in taking our drink orders when we first got to the table, but since it was our first time we needed some time to review the menu. She did give recommendations, but it was almost the whole menu so it wasn't necessarily helpful in anyone narrowing anything down. After that, we hadn't seen her for a good bit. Mind you we were starving so all we wanted to do was get our food orders in once we decided. I ordered the Tri-Fecta which you get 2 eggs any style, choice of meat (I got the bacon), and then a whole wheat pancake (I sub. for the lemon ricotta pancake). Again, it took forever for our food to arrive to our table and during that time our waitress never came to check on us, let us know the time frame of our food, or see if we needed anymore drinks. I know they leave the coffee canister and water on the table, but those were fairly low and she never came back to the table. When our meal finally arrived, it was just ok. My mom didn't enjoy her meal, and my dad's meal wasn't what he expected. I will say I did enjoy my pancake though. I felt bad because my sister and I wanted to try this place and everyone was rather underwhelmed. I would say that First Watch was just average for us and nothing spectacular. We originally planned on going to J. Christopher's as we've had them a number of times, and after our experience at First Watch, I wish we had just gone where we originally planned, plus they weren't as busy. read more

First Watch - Tri-Fecta w/ lemon ricotta pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

We went for breakfast at First Watch to enjoy breakfast and boy did we enjoy it. The portions and meals options are so healthy and fresh. The service was quick, I think our order was made in 8 mins or less. If you get a chance try the trifecta breakfast with the Florida style French toast. read more

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CURRENTLY at this train wreck of a location!!! Simple Order - Works Omelette!!!!!! Arrival - 12:32pm..... I have yet to be served! Why? After 40mins (1:08) my food arrives....it's wrong AND it's cold!!! My brunch partner's food never arrived! 1:23 - another plate comes out.....works omelette....with NO WORKS!!! It only had sausage! And finally the other meal shows up! And imagine this, it's wrong too!!! I can't make this up!!! 2 basic omelette ordered.... It is NOW 1:41....and we're STILL WAITING for what we hope will be a correct order!!!? Alright food has finally arrived (1:57)....alas wrong again! I can't......literally can't!!!!!! And breakfast & brunch is their staple??? EPIC FAIL!!!! read more

Disgusting with poor service! I've been going to first watch for years ! This is the worse location, and the food is terrible ! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Met some friends here on a Sunday morning around 8:30. Place wasn't too packed when we arrived but was filling up nicely as we were leaving. Extensive menu with the ability to grab some healthier alternatives. I ended up grabbing the veggie omelet which came with some very hearty toast. Also came with an option of fruit, taters or field greens. Omelet was pretty good, field greens were also good, not great and the toast was awesome. Coffee was fresh, strong and piping hot. Friends had the avocado toast and seemed very happy. Service was dialed in. Great place. read more

I really loved First Watch. It's been on my list of breakfast places to try for a while but I kept putting it off. Thanks to my husband we went for breakfast and i've been back with a friend already! Depending the time of day there could be a bit of a wait as it gets busy, but if you're not in a hurry it's worth the wait. They have ample seating indoors and additional seating on a heated patio with about 10 or so tables. I had not so great service the first time I visited and great service during my most recent visit. Not sure if the server was new but she couldn't answer any of my menu questions and kinda forgot about us when we were ready to order and then forgot to bring our to go cups when we were ready to leave. On my last visit, our server knew everything about the menu, was patient as we changed our minds, and was very attentive throughout our visit. She was great (wish I had remembered her name) The Quinoa power bowl was awesome and a fast FAVE of mine. I ordered it both times, once with scrambled eggs and the next with poached. It was good both ways. Next on my list is the breakfast burrito. My husband doesn't usually like Belgian style waffles but really enjoyed it sayin it was light and flavorful. The atmosphere was casual and upbeat with the average level of noise. Prices are reasonable and serving sizes are pretty ample. read more

My friend & I visited for a catch up brunch and it was delicious! I had the lemon ricotta pancakes, she had the banana crunch pancakes and I also had the chickenchanga which was amazing and she had the traditional what she always gets. The service was great, Arthur was amazing and very attentive and it was a nice peaceful vibe. read more

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I would say First watch is a good place to grab breakfast or have a little bunch. I ordered the pancake meal, which came with bacon and eggs. I did order the million dollar bacon who was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend the million dollar bacon. I love the patio area very cute, but if you prefer to sit inside I love the natural light that flow into restaurant. My only issue was that me and my party waited like 50mins before our food to come out and my food was warm. Also make sure you ask about the coffee because the server will just pour into your coffee cup without telling that it isn't free, which I don't have a problem paying for anything but there's free coffee in the waiting area. Overall my experience was cool and I would go back . I would suggest getting there early. Follow me on IG dishwithchris read more

First Watch - Blueberry Pancake, Bacon, scramble eggs and the famous million dollar bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Service was great but the food was disappointing. I had Eggs Benedict. The eggs were underdone. The bread was dry. The hollandaise tasted off. The potatoes were dry. My wife had a waffle. It was fine but I can make a better waffle at home. This place came highly recommended but it didn't live up to the hype. Our server, however, was super nice. No complaints there. Just the substandard food. read more