My friends and I came here for brunch and we got seated right away. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive! I got the skilled hash farmhouse and it comes with fruit and buttered toast. Everything was delicious!! read more

First Watch - skillet hash farmhouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food is always good here especially being a franchise restaurant. I decided to try something new and it was delicious. The staff was very friendly and we had awesome service. read more

First Watch - Sweet potato hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My first trip to First Watch was awesome! I couldn't believe the crowd on a Thursday morning around 10:30. I didn't wait for a table but the place was almost packed. The first thing I ordered was iced coffee, my favorite kind. The server told me it would be sweetened, which was music to my ears. The coffee was great. As a breakfast enthusiast who is also gluten free, I was excited to learn of their gluten free French Toast! I had been craving pancakes or waffles or French toast, so of course I ordered it. I added a side of scrambled eggs and potatoes as well. I even paid a little extra for the real maple syrup option. I'm from New England -real maple syrup is all I know. The food was presented quite appealing on a pretty large plate. There was a surprise side of berry syrupy jam, a delicious additive to my French Toast. I almost finished off the entire plate but had to abandon a few potatoes. Everything was perfect. The French toast was magical, and should make anyone that's gluten free happy. read more

First Watch - Gluten free French toast, scrambled eggs and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Decided to give him another try at their newer location. As always the service was top notch but getting eggs as ordered wasn't possible. The bacon was perfect and while the waitress tried to do her best to get me to take something in place off the eggs I refused. Rather than wait for the waitress to come back and ask me about my food I decided to go ahead and eat what was served so I didn't feel right taking a replacement. Considering the cost it may be awhile before I'm back at a First Watch. read more

Always great food and the sanwhichs are awesome with quick food service watch out for the cups though sometimes their still dirty

This place is really good! I wasn't sure what to expect and I knew it was part of a chain of restaurants. It was quite the wait to get in on a Saturday morning for brunch, but, I was impressed with the food and beverage selections. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and they tasted great! I would definitely come back here. read more

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

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the menu was not well explained when asked The food that arrived was not what was requested The grilled potatoes were awful Just an unpleasant place to be read more

Don't bother with this place. My egg white, turkey, spinach and mushroom wrap inside a tomatoe basil wrap had NO flavor. My bfs roast beef sandwich was so overpowered by the cheese you couldn't taste the roast beef. We didn't even finish our food and went next door and got pizza. It was that bad. Worst $20 I've spent in a long time read more

This menu had so many vegan and vegetarian options on it that we decided to share! I started with a grilled portobello and roasted pepper panini with pesto sauce and then finished with a piece of this fantastically flavorful pina colada stuffed French toast that was truly reminiscent of the beachy beverage! I really enjoyed the sautéed onions in the country style hash browns and was intrigued by the zest of the pickle - it had a flavor I couldn't quite place but really appreciated. I ordered a hot tea as my drink and was excited when the server brought out a box of tea filled with flavor options. I found the Waiter to be polite, prompt and attentive, the restaurant clean, and the food flavorful and satisfying. I will surely be back, I'm looking forward to trying more of the many plant based options. read more

First Watch - Orange & Spice tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Fantastic Clean Perfect service Love the super healthy breakfast! Everyone loved their meals read more

I ordered 2go. It came out over 10 minutes later than it was supposed to, which is no biggie, but they didn't pack and cutlery or napkins, which was an inconvenience since I wasn't home. It was fairly busy, but not too loud. The food was good. The kale juice was good. I have no complaints there. My only other complaint is that the people weren't that friendly. They spoke, but it appeared like no one wanted to be there. I get it, it was bust, but that's a part of the game. You should fake til you make it and throw that smile on! Maybe, I need to sit down and eat at this location bc Togo wasn't it! Again, the food was good, so happy eating! read more

Why 4 stars? Because this is another great breakfast option near my house. --- --- --- It's been years since I'd been to a First Watch, and I'm not really sure why I took so long in between visits. The mystery expands even further when you consider how ridiculously close this location is to my house and how often I'm at the next-door Publix. I often see the people waiting for a table, sitting outside as I walk into Publix and I think, "man... I could go for some pancakes and eggs." I finally did it! But speaking of people waiting, my favorite thing about First Watch is that they utilize Nowait. Nowait allows you to get on a virtual waitlist, so you don't have to spend the entire time sitting around at the restaurant waiting for a table to open. We got on the waitlist at our house, checked in at the time it recommended, and only stood in the lobby for 2-3 minutes while we eyed the menu and made our decisions on what to order. Why every restaurant doesn't use Nowait, I'll never know. As for the food, I ordered The Works omelette, which basically came with everything you can imagine would come in an omelette. To be honest, it was okay - I've had better omelettes. I did upgrade to seasoned potatoes as my side, and those were great! Really, they were the perfect omelette compliment. I also couldn't resist ordering a banana granola pancake, which was huge - one was plenty enough to scratch my pancake itch. This was the highlight of the meal for me - I wish I could eat one of these every morning. To drink, I ordered a Kale Tonic, because it was an oft-mentioned item on Yelp. I was a bit worried that I wouldn't like it because I've not been a huge fan of kale and kale-related accessories in the past, but this was quite refreshing. I would definitely order it again. I also went with the cold brew coffee, which like the omelette, was just okay. My wife got an omelette and grapefruit juice, and altogether, the bill came to $50 after tip. That, for me, is what secured the 4-star rating instead of a 5. The food was tasty and the experience was convenient, but it was definitely one of the more expensive breakfasts I've had. For that reason, we probably won't be at First Watch super often, but it's good to know that it's right here in our 'hood. read more

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Fresh, delicious food every visit. Efficient & friendly servers. First Watch never misses! I always enjoy dining with them.

I ordered take out and got: Chicken Pesto Bowl- this was delicious and hearty! A great healthy and filling bowl! 5/5 AM Superfoods Bowl with Almond Butter Toast- This was the best chia seed pudding I have ever had. The coconut milk really makes a difference in the texture of the pudding. Only problem was the price was pretty expensive for how little I got (see picture). The almond toast was very basic, just a multigrain toast with natural almond butter on it. 4/5 Hokey Donuts- if you love old fashioned donut holes, these hot the spot! The berry compote goes with it much better than the chocolate sauce (which tastes like Nesquick Syrup). 4/5 Million Dollar Bacon- I can't come here without having this bacon! It's sweet, savory and spicy all at the same time. And it's also baked, which is how I like my bacon! 5/5 read more

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I will update my review after I visit this place in person. So far I've eaten take out here and the food is very good I had the tomato basil soup and the Parma Hash the egg was cooked just how I wanted it and it was delicious I just wish instead of sausage it had bacon on it. And it all traveled well for takeout and was a pretty light meal. read more

market hash: tasted great but missing spinach had one stand. A few zucchini but it was diced so small that how can you even taste it?? No goat cheese but cream cheese. there was tons of bacon and it's not on the menu description and I don't eat pork or meat that was a huge disappointing experience. Plus the food was just thrown on the plate. A plopping mess Avocado toast.: bacon underneath the avocado. Wow. Not in the menu Breakfast tacos : all cheese very little egg and I asked for no cheese. Thanks first watch. You should change your name to last watch read more

First time visiting a first watch. We were impressed. It was busy on a Thursday morning around 11 am. We were sat right away and the service was outstanding. Overall the food was solid. Extensive menu options. I am reading through some of the reviews regarding wait times and customer service. It's like people forgot we are still in the middle of a pandemic. Finding help, retaining help is hard. Not to mention employees in the service industry are still contracting Covid and calling out for shifts. If you are the type of person that demands perfection and fast paced service at all times do us all a favor and cook at home. Thank you for the wonderful breakfast experience today we will return. read more

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

First Watch never disappoints. I have inappropriate dreams about their maple bacon. This trip I had eggs Benedict (classic version). The poach on the eggs was perfect, ham was cooked perfectly and the hollandais sauce wasn't too heavy on the citrus. Note that you can't get a mimosa until after 11. (Stupid state alcohol laws). Try to go before 10am on the weekends if you don't want a wait! read more

We chose this place as we were in the mood for a late, sumptuous breakfast on a Saturday morning. The review looked better making an easy pick. Wait: the restaurant had lot of people waiting up ahead of us. We checked in and took a complimentary coffee while waiting. That's a nice touch not available elsewhere. After about 20 min wait, we were called in to be seated. Ambience: nice, pleasant and clean. Not exemplary but could be better. Menu: lot of options to chose from and there is also a short menu for someone that doesn't wanna go through the extensive list of options. The signature drinks seemed very good with lot of options of omelettes, bowls, pancakes and waffles. The price seemed fair. Food: We ordered omelette with house potatoes, one with egg whites, cheese grits and toast. We also ordered the morning healthy drinks that looked and tasted good. Food is very tasty, flavorful and portion sizes are good. My only complaint is about Cheese grits. It was super hot and my fiancé burned his mouth. Typically he handles hot food but he said this was like piping hot he has to stop eating the grits. Wish we were warned about that. Service: the hostess was clueless and seemed confused. The waiter was ok but seemed busy. We didn't get enough attention so had to seek out to other servers to get our butter, napkins, etc. We had the manager take out the grits off the check. He did mention that cheese was melted at 500 degrees so it was hot. Overall a very good dining experience. Recommend you to try out their morning drinks as they are refreshing and a good way to start the day. read more

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This place is delicious exelent service everything served with a smile and a great attitude, its very dead tho and i might have gotten lucky with a wonderful water. In my picture there is sauce that needs to be refilled and a deep clean. Over all so good and the food was delicious. read more

First Watch - Sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is a great restaurant to get a tasty and very filling breakfast. It's a nice little restaurant located inside of a shopping center with lots of parking. I went on a random Monday morning so it was not very crowded and I was seated immediately. My waiter was very attentive and helpful throughout my entire time there. I ordered the chorizo omelette which came with potatoes and toast;I also ordered a side of their 'Million Dollar Bacon(Bacon drizzled with honey). The omelette was huge and full of so many tasty ingredients and the potatoes may of been some of the best I've ever had. Seasoned perfectly,nice amount of crispness to them,and mixed with peppers and onions. Now on to the BACON!!! The BACON WAS EXTRAORDINARY! The addition of the honey and what taste like brown sugar to an already thick cut of bacon was pure perfection. You should definitely come here for a good,quality breakfast. read more

First Watch - Chorizo Omelette,potatoes,and Million Dollar Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First watch has delicious breakfast! They also offer some lunch items such as sandwiches and house made juices, but in the last couple times I've gone, I've always wanted to order the breakfast options. My favorite go-to option is called the Trifecta which includes 2 eggs cooked anyway you like, a pancake of your choice, and a side like bacon or sausage. I usually go for the plain pancake flavor which is absolutley scrumptious, but this time I decided to live a little and order the banana granola crunch. I was particularly impressed with it, as it had sliced banana in the batter along with granola that wasnt too sweet and still crunchy as you ate it. They serve it with a delicious dollop of butter and a glass bottle of hot syrup which was delightful. The pitcher of coffee they bring to the table is good too, and you can customize your mug of coffee with the half and half creamer and cane sugar or stevia options already available at the table. I love the food, but I ended up giving 4 stars because this is more of an in and out sit down breakfast place and pay up front on your way out type of spot, which could at times feel a bit rushed. This is not your lounging around , mimosa type take-your-time brunch style place, just to be clear. It's an excellent breakfast option, but keeping in mind that it fits to the scene and agenda you're aiming for. read more

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Contrary to Yelp's information, First Watch Carrollwood is not closed until September. Food and service are very good, as usual. The new fencing around the outdoor seating is a nice addition. read more

First Watch's million dollar bacon is the only thing that has been consistent for me across the board I'm visiting many of their locations. The service is always very different from incredibly hospitable, fast, and attentive to quite the opposite. Everything always looks great but just isn't there for me in terms of breakfast food and for what you pay for and the wait that is often involved as well. This location did not impress me with their food or service. read more

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

Came for lunch and had soup & salad combo. Both were good, especially the salad with chicken and bacon. I wish the soup was in a larger bowl. It was adequate, but a little more would have been more filling. Or maybe consider serving with a slice of bread, rather than a package of saltines. Service was good and friendly. read more

I've always loved the first watch chain, but my biggest gripe is that there is always a wait on weekend mornings. Now I have an app for that and so glad First Watch participates. Before my app I only had the patience to come here twice a year. Since I've been back I noticed tons of changes. This location was revamped and instead of the clean and pristine l look it now has an old farmhouse decor. This works well, but I had no issues with the old atmosphere where you can see right back into the kitchen. The changes to the menu include the Fresh Juice Bar which I absolutely love! I've stopped into First Watch just to get a Kale Tonic to go! The lemon ricotta pancakes are so light yummy. The elevated egg sandwich is pretty good, but I subbed the bacon for salmon. I can't wait to try more of the new menu....especially now that I don't have to wait! read more

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Pretty upscale breakfast food, but it Could be hotter. The biscuits and turkey gravy was yummy. Also the pomegranate pear punch is something to not miss out on. We did have an issue with the eggs being undercooked but they were made right the second time. Pretty unattentive waitresses after you get your food. Glasses were dirty and etched with scratches so we asked for to-go cups for our beverages. 4 outta 5. Would visit and recommend! read more

First Watch - Pomergranate pear punch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The service was horrible. Our server never checked one us once. Accept when 2 of the 3 orders were wrong. My mother never received her hot tea! Till after her complete order was wrong! I had to ask the hostest for a refill on my mother's tea my dad informed her this is the worst service ever she had to audacity to reply with why do you come back here then.we then asked three separate employees to get a manager in which none of them replied or got the manager.the one girl at the whole system was snickering and laughing. I will never be back to this restaurant and I kind of hope with the service they give they go out of business management sucks!!! read more

ALWAYS GREAT!!! It always satisfies, no matter what you order! Very friendly staff!

Wait was extra long today. Coffee while waiting was gone. Needed to be replenished. However, the meal made up for it. They're hash dishes are so good & made with fresh ingredients. Honestly, best breakfast around. The red, yellow ombré drink is called morning meditation, I think. It's excellent if you like turmeric, ginger, & beets. It's definitely an acquired taste. Really though, you can't go wrong with they're fresh orange juice. Only other unlucky happening this visit was the glass water bottle had some food stuck to the side, so we asked for another. The next one they brought out had crumbs stuck to the side also. At that point we just gave up on having clean water with our meal. Overall though we were happy with the actual meal. read more

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This place has become one of our favorite brunch spots. The food is always delicious and fresh. On our most recent visit we ordered the Smoked Salmon Frittata and an egg white wrap, both were delicious and fresh tasting. My favorite thing there is always the toast lol. read more

This place is amazing! The ambiance, the look, the feel, the design, and spacious. I brought my family here after my cousin recommended this place to us while on vacation (June 2017). I'm sure glad we visited. Upon arrival, there was a short wait, so we sat down. There is nothing blocking the views so the kitchen and the dining room is well visible. So we people watched for the 7 minutes we waited. Lol I ordered their Breakfast Sandwich, the wife had their Quinoa dish with a fried Egg, and I ordered their Belgium Waffles. OMG that Waffle was perfect. I mean simply PERFECT. I ordered another Waffle and shared it with them. My Breakfast Egg Sandwich was a bit weak on the eggs though... Service was excellent, space is clean, portion is adequate, and most importantly food taste great! When I returned to Miami, I search for locations in my area and found a few in Ft. Lauderdale. Looking forward to it! read more

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I stopped by today for just a quick bite + to do some reading and i had a really wonderful time! i sat at the communal table which i don't think i'd do again but it was nice that i could sit immediately on such a busy day. all the servers were so nice with bubbly attitudes and the food was delicious and well priced!! read more

Great spot! Came here on a busy weekend and they allow you to sit at a high top if it is open. We ordered coffee, kale tonic, biscuits and gravy & avocado toast! Loved the avocado toast and the fried egg was cooked perfectly. Kale tonic is so refreshing and the coffee is always good! Biscuits where cooked perfectly and also so fluffy! Very busy but the service and food where excellent! Will be back! read more

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

I visited First Watch for the first time this morning and it was wonderful! We got there around 8:30am on a Sunday and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very informative and kind! She recommended a couple dishes and answered any and all questions we had about the menu. She recommended their fresh juices to which we declined but then she brought us samples anyway since it was our first time! How sweet! And their juices were incredible. I will definitely be ordering one next time. The food was brought out quickly and was delicious! We left happy and full. Overall a great experience. read more

First Watch - Chikichikichanga and elevated egg brioche (I cant remember the exact name) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food is always fresh and delicious! Presentation can vary at different locations, this location has been great along with the staff. My favorite place to come for brunch! read more

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

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Went for breakfast, it's a little pricey but totally worth it. The food was delicious and you can tell they use quality ingredients. I had the market veg omelet. It was loaded with vegetables and feta, the salad on the side was simple but good and healthy, and the multigrain toast was great (very thick). My daughter had the kid's French toast. She wanted chicken fingers but that was not on the kids menu, not a big deal as my kids are not picky but I thought I would mention it because it's some kids are and that's usually a standard item on kids menus. The server was kind and attentive, we were sat right away. The decor of the restaurant is fun to look at (I loved the peacock mural) and the whole place seemed really clean too. We will absolutely eat at first watch again! read more

I wanted to like this place, I really did. It's a trendy brunch place suited for family's. The pricing is decent, around 10 per meal with decent portion sizes. I got a veggie burger and my friend got a turkey club. Fresh food but not much flavor. The entire time I just kept thinking BLAND! The service was good and you can check in online beforehand to cut the line. The coffee was decent but overall I'm just not impressed with this place. read more

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

This place has the best Kale Tonic! They are also doing curbside, although there is no dedicated parking spot for it. The food has always been excellent here and every one is super friendly. The only downside is parking close to the restaurant can be difficult depending on the time of day read more

First Watch delivers a good, reliable breakfast consistently. Just wish servings were a bit larger!