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    4.3 (350 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Market Hash add bacon
    Mathew P.

    Oh yes we spin the block for good food and amazing service. The First Watch crew is Summerville is becoming like a second family to my wife as that is the only thing she is craving lately...cornbread and chimmichuri steak hash. And as the husband that loves the same why not spoil her and myself. Never disappointed and always good service. Dawn and Constance are amazing and keep us well taken care of and we never wait long. The food is always fresh hot and filling. Can't say anything bad about this location and they will definitely see us later this week as wifey has requested pancakes for her bday!

    Amy M.

    We love First Watch! My kids all want to go to first watch when they get to pick where we go for breakfast! We are so excited for the new location closer to us to open soon! The decor is very modern farmhouse and super cute, there are lots of tables for bigger parties as well as smaller booths for intimate eating. Every time we go, we have the most awesome servers. They are always kind and patient with kids who change their minds frequently. First watch has the best comfort food! If you are looking for a good southern breakfast, with all the fixings, you have come to the right place. Some of our favorite meals are the French toast and the skillet breakfasts. The seasonal menus are so much fun. We love to go when they have seasonal coffee drinks as well as seasonal pancakes. The fall drink options are amazing! You definitely will not regret eating at First Watch!

    Classic Eggs Benedict with Fresh Seasoned Potatoes
    Jocelyne W.

    I visited this past Sunday with my husband. We arrived at 9:40 and were told it would be a 35 minute wait, but didn't get sat until 10:40. They had a coffee and water stand by the door so you could help yourself to a refreshment while you waited, which was very thoughtful. They were slammed! The waitress, Danielle, was very personable and took our order right away since we had looked at the menu while we were waiting. We ordered two regular coffees to drink. For food, my husband ordered the Double Bacon Parmesan Hash, which was on special, and I went quintessential breakfast with a classic eggs Benedict and seasoned potatoes. The food took 40 minutes to arrive but it was delicious. I loved the lemon dressed greens that came with my eggs Benedict-- it added such a light and fresh flavor to the meal and went great with the hollandaise. My husband's Parmesan hash was also delicious. We loved the Parmesan cream sauce on it. The seasoned potatoes were fresh, nice and hot, and had some caramelized onions that added so much flavor to it. All of the ingredients were fresh and high quality. I think the wait time was a bit excessive-- an hour 40 from the time we put our name in until the time we got our food. We did go on the busiest day of the week so I understand. I think they could manage expectations on wait times a bit more accurately and we noticed that the kitchen was slow despite a decent amount of workers. I think it's because their food really is made to order and with high standards, so I'm okay with that! Just be prepared that it may take a while if you come in on a Sunday morning, but the food is worth it! And it's well themed inside-- a farmhouse aesthetic with thoughtful decoration.

    Delicious A.M. Superfoods Bowl
    Rob H.

    Another great First Watch breakfast experience. The food was excellent, as usual. My Belgian waffle was crispy and tasty, and FW's blueberry topping was superb--not too sweet, and full of flavor. Our server was personable and professional, cheerily making sure everything was just right.

    Million dollar bacon
    Matthew B.

    First watch had quickly become my favorite breakfast chain and this location is no different! The service was quick and friendly and the food knocked my socks off! I will keep coming back for this nutritious and delicious eatery!

    Pumpkin Pancakes and chicken savory sausage
    Alexandra R.

    We've always enjoyed First Watch, and this visit had both positives and some real challenges. Starting with the good--the host and our server were genuinely kind, attentive, and doing their absolute best. The food was fresh, hot, and tasted great, which is what keeps us coming back. Unfortunately, the temperature in the section we were seated in made the experience really uncomfortable. It was freezing--to the point that every table in our area was visibly shivering and complaining. It was noticeably warmer outside than it was inside, and this section felt downright arctic compared to the rest of the restaurant. While our server kindly offered hot coffee to help, there was ultimately nothing they could do about the temperature. We were dining with a baby, and the extreme cold was not ideal or appropriate for someone so young. Had we known, we would have gladly waited an additional 15 minutes for a different table. My husband didn't even bring a jacket because it was around 65 degrees outside--understandably, we didn't expect to need winter layers indoors. This isn't a reflection of the server, who truly tried their best, but rather a management decision. That section simply shouldn't have been seated, or guests should have been warned ahead of time and given the option to wait. We love First Watch and hope this feedback helps improve the experience for future guests.

    Jessica G.

    Haven't been here in a very long while. Stopped in for lunch. I ordered the Trifecta with a waffle, grits and Kale Tonic juice. My server was great, Bryce. My order came and unfortunately it wasn't that great. My grits wasn't full, it had more butter than grits, asked my server about it and he mentioned it was the last bit for the day. I decided not to keep it. Then went to eat my waffle. Syrup was cold (idk if they still warm it, but mine wasn't) and my waffle was cold... not even warm to the touch. I ate my eggs and just a piece of my turkey sausage... really felt for 20 dollars I had an undesirable food experience.

    Mocha Mint cold coffee
    Nancy P.

    The food was amazing, very tasty. The best waffle I think I have ever had. Big portions so bring your appetite.. The staff are friendly and helpful. The serve was quick. The restaurant has plenty of seating and quiet atmosphere. Clean restrooms. Easy pay by scanning code of receipt and pay by phone or take the register to pay your bill. I

    Million Dollar Bacon and Turkey Sausage Gravy Biscuit
    Scot M.

    Amazing meal! Did not know their was one in my area, foresee lots of future visits! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

    Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee

    I've been here twice and the bowls, quinoa, coffee, eggs, hash browns, EVERYTHING is delectable. Super friendly staff, they know their menu. Clean, unique looking place

    Blazing Dragon
    Itssel B.

    Third First Watch I go to in another state...this one was great! HOT food, and even though they were busy, service was good. I always love the cozy feel that they all have. Great to see that this place is great no matter where we go!

    First Watch Review | Summerville, Sc

    First Watch Review | Summerville, Sc 1097 N Main St #202, Summerville, SC 29483 First Watch - Summerville, SC 4.3 / 5 Stars If you're looking for a dependable breakfast, brunch, or lunch spot in Summerville, First Watch delivers a solid experience with tasty food, friendly service, and a bright atmosphere that makes it easy to enjoy a relaxed morning or midday meal. The menu offers exactly what you'd expect from a good brunch café -- a wide selection of breakfast favorites, sandwiches, salads, and plenty of coffee and specialty drinks to choose from. Prices are reasonable as well, typically running about $10-$20 per person, which makes it an easy option whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast or meeting friends for brunch. One thing that stands out right away is the clean and vibrant decor. The restaurant has a lively, welcoming feel that pairs well with the morning crowd. The staff were friendly and attentive, and service moved quickly, which is always appreciated when you're hungry. A modern touch that really helps the flow is their QR code payment system. The receipt arrives early in the meal, and you can simply scan the code and pay directly from your phone. It makes the checkout process incredibly smooth and lets you head out whenever you're ready without waiting on the bill. Food-wise, everything tasted great overall. My only small hiccup came with a salad that included corn nuts, which caught me completely off guard. They were extremely hard -- almost like chewing gravel -- and I didn't notice them listed on the menu. That one was partly on me for not reading more carefully, but it was definitely a surprise bite. That aside, the meal was very enjoyable and the overall experience was positive. Pros Very tasty food Reasonable pricing ($10-$20 per person) Great selection of breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, salads, and drinks Clean restaurant with vibrant decor Friendly staff Fast service QR code phone payment makes checkout quick and convenient Cons Corn nuts in the salad were unexpectedly very hard on the teeth Final Verdict First Watch in Summerville earns a solid 4.3/5 stars. With good food, fair prices, fast service, and a smooth checkout process, it's an easy recommendation for breakfast or brunch. The juice is worth the squeeze -- I'd definitely recommend stopping in. www.westayedthere.com Tik Tok @we_stayed_there

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    5 months ago

    Food was good but smaller portions for the doller. Fixed icoe-onot a repeat for future.

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    Very friendly service from our server Lisa Lorene, food was excellent. We had a table of 9 and our food came out flick and hot.

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    Danielle did a great job. Good atmosphere. Fast service. Food really tasty ! Love coming here.

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    Customer service spot on. Atmosphere clean and open. The food just the way I asked for it. Would definitely come back!

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    I really enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes and blue berry pancakes. The food here was really good! Definitely recommend.

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    I read enough negative reviews to hesitate before choosing this spot for breakfast and wondered if…read moremaybe the many glowing reviews were plants. ABSOLUTELY NOT! I'd begin by raving about the appearance of the place, but we didn't get through the door before the first person, and quickly the second, greeted us with a cheery hello. Whoa! The interior is warm, welcoming, and lovely. Water and coffee arrived immediately, followed by the first welcomer who was ready to take our orders. The food arrived quickly, was beautifully plated, and delicious. The continuously refilled coffee was deliciously addictive and worthy on its own of multiple return visits. But even without that scrumptious caffeine, we'd return daily if we had less self control! Thank you to all who contributed to such a wonderful experience!

    Someone should teach them how to serve with a clean spoons and not showing the previous persons…read morefood soil . Sent spoons back 3 times ...definitely not acceptable or sanitary . (hint presoak the spoons in a soapy solution and wash in a machine ONLY with the food end standing up ) Silverware is cleaned in the presoak and only rinsed & sanitized in the commercial dishwashing machine The forks and knives were clean. She crab soup was one of the Best I've tasted...plate is very shallow but the taste made up for it. The prime rib was expensive but worth the portion size. The chicken pot pie lack only one thing . CHICKEN. Full of crust and sauce but for $20 i could get more chicken from a Grocery Store's frozen $5.99 pot pie. Will never order this again The desert was delicious. Now to the check.... The tip amount is bases on the cost of the food itself. NOT THE SALES TAX, or THE CREDIT CARD FEE... BEWARE : their suggested tip amount is wrong and deceiving

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    4.5
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    1.5 mi
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    Everything was excellent - The Vicious delivered! Stopped…read moreby Vicious Biscuit and had one of the best biscuit meals I've had in a while. I ordered The Vicious, and honestly, every single part of it was excellent. The biscuit was perfectly fluffy yet sturdy, the fillings were flavorful, and the whole thing came together in a ridiculously delicious way. It's clear they know how to do Southern biscuit creations right - generous portions, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors. The service was quick and friendly too. If you're craving an over-the-top biscuit sandwich, this is the spot. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend! Perfect for breakfast or brunch in the Charleston / Mount Pleasant / Summerville area.

    4.7/5 Vicious rhymes with delicious, and it was an awesome experience from the moment I walked into…read morethis fantasyland of biscuits. I arrived early and from the looks of it, that was a good thing. They had line ropes leading to the cashier which was an indicator of a rush that will come later. The cashier was very friendly, and made recommendations. I nearly lost all sense of time and place when I saw PIMENTO cheese grits. Whaaaaaat? Got those. Then I got a jalapeño, egg and cheese biscuit. They have self serve coffee, a "jam and butter bar" and super cool logo. I suggest you RUN (because you will need to burn off the calories) and not walk! All in with 20% tip because restaurant worker got eat too, $23. Ok, some personal perspectives on the food. The jalapeño biscuit was made with fresh jalapeños, a twist from the usual. The sausage,and egg were cooked to perfection and thick. The grits were smooth and melty. If you never had grits, this a good start, but there are many varieties, colors, and ways to prepare. In the low country you have to try them at several places to find you favorite. A little like Goldilocks and for many southerners a matter of personal taste. Finally, the people were consummate southern hospitality! Friendly helpful and great to talk too, God bless them, I was dining alone. To be honest, the food delivered but the people were worth extra stars.

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    Toast! All Day Summerville

    Toast! All Day Summerville

    3.5
    (556 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    Not bad! My husband and I sat at a high top table in the bar area on a Saturday morning…read more.. We started with the beignets and they were delicious; soft, warm and a perfect pairing with the jam! For my entree, I ordered the classic biscuit benedict with grits. The hollandaise sauce had an overwhelming lemon flavor but the biscuit was pretty good. The grits were fantastic and I loved them! I would recommend checking this place out for a decent breakfast :)

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while but it was not my favorite. The customer service…read morewas great! Our waiter was very attentive to our large party and food was brought out rather quickly. My biggest complaint was that food. I love eggs Benedict and a crab cake, so I had to make the obvious choice to get the crab cake eggs Benedict. The grits were very smooth and buttery with no lumps! The fried green tomato was fried to perfection but it didn't have much seasoning. It was beneath the crab cake, so maybe that's why it wasn't seasoned well. Also, the toast was really good. Idk what kind of toast you he had on the side but it went well with the jelly! My biggest gripe was the start of the show--the crabcake. It did not taste like a real crab cake AT ALL It tasted like a crab cake from a box with a lot of breading which was disappointing. Also, the breading on the crumb cake made it so crunchy to where I thought I was eating a chicken tender. Also, the sauce on top tasted weird and didn't complement any of the flavors on the plate. Overall, the experience was not bad. The menu is vast so I may be inclined to return to try other options. I just would not try the crabcake again.

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    Poogan's Southern Kitchen

    3.5
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    1.5 mi
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    What a find! Visiting Charleston from Michigan and wanted some good southern food. This place…read moredelivered! Started with the bow wow shrimp appetizer. Fried shrimp itossed in hot honey and green onions. Amazing! For the main had to try mee maws meatloaf. What a great taste! The wait staff were on top of things. No waiting for a table, constantly checking on things, refilling drinks and fast service. Food came out quickly and well prepared! This place is a MUST STOP if in the area!

    Hmmm. Not sure what to make of this place. I did just move here from New England and I like…read moresouthern food, but something about this place didn't do it for me... My husband and I came in for dinner and sat at the bar. We started with the cheese fritters & bacon jam. We initially thought the bacon jam was missing, but the fritters were great so we just kept eating them! When we got down to the last one, we both realized the "odd looking fritter" in the bowl that we were both avoiding, was the jam (oops!). It was a similar color and shape to the fritters but we both just laughed about avoiding it. For my entree, I was sold on the "award-winning" shrimp & grits that were featured on the Today show (as per their menu). Surprising that this meal made it that far as it didn't taste like anything special to me. It was not bad but very basic/plain; so basic that it felt like something was missing. It was the same case with my husband's meatloaf. However, I would still recommend checking this place out and deciding for yourself if you like it here ;)

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