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    3.7 (181 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Delicious Holiday Menu choices
    Rory S.

    Tired of tearing off the lid of a yogurt cup for breakfast? Head over to First Watch in University Heights for a menu full of scrumptious choices. I met a friend for a brunch time "treat ourselves" and came away satisfied and full. Added to the regular menu, we were handed a Holiday Menu with sweet options for the season. I was intrigued and quickly chose the Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast. 5 Star Yums. My friend picked the Triathlon, featuring an egg white omelet and lots of fruit. What a perfect place for a mid-morning sit down.

    Eunice D.

    Enjoyed coming here for breakfast. It does tend to get busy with a long wait time, so come early or be prepared to wait. The service was quick. The food was good. They had many options for omelets and skillets. Their special's menu seemed like it changes often. I have to ding them down for a holiday cinnamon roll that was clearly reheated and was tough to eat. Maybe some of the other items would have been better.

    Magdalen K.

    We came here on a Saturday and it was a bit busy. They were able to seat us right away, and despite being busy we were helped very quickly by our amazing server (I think her name was Lisa). I had the salmon frittata and it was so delicious! I also loved the bread on the side and the potatoes. We both ordered coffees and were given a big pitcher of coffee to refill which was nice. The restaurant is pretty standard with lots of seating. Overall we enjoyed our experience here!

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    Diala A.

    Great and quick service (also friendly). My brother and I came in a couple weeks ago and had a really lovely brunch ! The food didn't take long to come out and it all was delicious - first watch is consistent in their quality ! I got a great waffle with a green tea mango lemonade and my brother got the Italian sausage omelette. The ambiance was lively and cozy, a great combination!

    Breakfast,Brunch, Lunch

    The atmosphere, service, food. Great place to eat anytime of day. Fast service, nice waiter, bus person all pleasant people.

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    Rose K.

    I had an amazing GF DF TURKEY burger. Excellent service. My husband had a delicious chopped chicken salad. The food looked so good that we started eating and didn't get a photo!! Next time!

    Lemon ricotta pancake
    Supi S.

    I've been here twice recently and each time it has been excellent. An unassuming location tucked by Whole Foods and the dollar tree. The menu is extensive for brunch. There are so many veggie options, and the ingredients feel so fresh. I like this more than many heavily publicized local brunch places. Service is fast. Definitely recommend.

    Cinnamon Roll (Seasonal Item)
    Shante R.

    Perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch or a family friendly meal. They have so many great menu options to satisfy any craving. Their seasonal menu will also feature new menu items that are always delicious and flavorful. Service is always great, the ambiance is great, welcoming and inviting and I always have a great meal every time I dine. They recently added alcoholic beverages to their menu also!!

    Chile & chorizo omelette

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    Food was ok had some breakfast tacos got to my last one and it had no chicken. Service was good . Ambience is always nice as well.

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    Good food. Good price. Good service. Varied menu and always tasty. I'm a regular. Only breakfast and lunch but has those covered nicely.

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    Always amazing! Consistently good food and service. Gets busy, recommend you sign up for waitlist

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    Demetria was delightful! The food was also very delicious. Overall, the experience was pleasant.

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    Chicken Ranch

    Chicken Ranch

    4.5
    (136 reviews)
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    At first, when I saw that the Korean fried chicken sandwich was $17, I was slightly outraged,…read moreespecially since it didn't even come with fries or any kind of side. Then I got the sandwich, and I was like, actually, $17 is a more than fair price, LOL. For a second, I attempted to eat it with my hands, but its size made it an unwieldy experience. So I ate it with a knife and fork. And it was DELICIOUS. The sandwich came with a big piece of crispy fried chicken that the bun could barely contain. The chicken was fried fresh, so it was hot and juicy. In addition to being hot in temperature, it was hot spice-wise. It came with candied jalapeños, soy chili jam, pickles, and Sriracha. The spice was balanced well with some nice sweetness and a tasty kale slaw that added some brightness to the sandwich. Even the bun itself was delicious. The place is mainly a takeout spot, but there are a few tables if you want to dine in. The water is self-serve. There are cups and a sport cooler in front of the counter.

    First time here! I was greeted immediately with a smile and a hello…read more There are so many eateries in this area. Today I decided to try food I hadn't had before. I pulled up the Chicken Ranch menu online and decided I would try them. It is a small establishment. Tables were clean. There is seating inside and two small tables outside for diners. The manager was explaining they make everything fresh and offered to answer any questions I had. I took a look at the specials then decided on a two piece crispy tenders meal. It came with a jalapeño corn muffin. It was 10 dollars and I chose a chocolate chip cookie with caramel and pecans in it because, why not. My chicken was delicious. I chose hot honey sauce because I was curious. It was so spicy and cleaned my sinuses right up. The sauce came on the side, thank goodness for that. The muffin was OK. It would have been better warmed. The cookie: sooooo good. Because I was being nice, I gave my kid a piece, but next time I will eat it in the car before I get home, like the pros do.

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    Gigi's On Fairmount

    Gigi's On Fairmount

    4.3
    (335 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Gigi's is fantastic and has amazing vibes inside and out. They even keep music piping outside even…read morewhen they're not open and the ambiance is the best in the area from my experience. It is definitely on the formal side. The food is top notch and some of our favorite items are the bruschettas and salads. Very nice spot for a date night or special occasion or out of town guests. I appreciate greatly from them that you can select in your reservation which zone of the restaurant you want to sit in. Service has been very good when we've been there most recently Corinne I believe her name was was very friendly and helpful and did an amazing job managing many tables some with difficult customers. One note, NOT a negative to me but may be noteworthy for some: I don't think Gigi's is a spot for kids or large family events with kids, unless they have a private dining space I'm unaware of. Space between tables is tight and the space overall is not huge but they make great use of the space. The staff are extremely efficient and there are many of them moving with trays at any given time, it's absolutely not a spot to walk around with a toddler if they get bored at the table. The chairs for example are also small so don't expect a giant family size booth here. Again these are positives to me but just notes!

    Gigi's has been on my bucket list for years. I finally made a reservation for my birthday and…read moreenjoyed every bit of it. Atmosphere inside Gigi's may be one of the best parts about it. We were fortunate enough to sit by the front window and had a clear view of the restaurant and the street. The staff was very friendly and very helpful and they did a great job. We started off with their famous bruschetta and we're not disappointed. So many choices and so hard to pick, but we loved every bit of it. For entrees, we had the signature lasagna that was fantastic and a special from what I remember was short rib and couscous. Everything was very delicious. The only downside coming to this wonderful restaurant is parking. I had to park two streets over and walking on icy and snowy sidewalks was not pleasant.

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    O'Rielly's Pub

    O'Rielly's Pub

    3.3
    (31 reviews)
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    We went on a Saturday evening around 5pm and ordered…read more cocktails and wings. I've seen other reviews about the wings being too crispy but I thought they were great! I want them to be crispy on the outside with a mouthful of chicken in each bite and they were just that. The lemon pepper sauce was very salty, but I love salt and vinegar chips so I was prepared. This is your typical Irish bar - long bar with 8-10 rectangle tables. We sat at the bar and our bartender/server was very friendly and helpful.

    The first warning before the actual review is don't even attempt to come to this bar on a Thursday…read morenight after 7pm. Every John Carroll University student attends this bar at this time. You won't even be able to stand. As for my other visit, it was on a Friday night. A nice sized crowd, full bar. Sports game on the television. A nice atmosphere for a neighborhood bar. A great touch is the 1 pinball machine in the corner. Older game but it does take up something to do with friends. As with service we were told that the bar is extremely behind by a rude bartender named Meg. You can tell she was overwhelmed and just seemed to be having a rough day. A few minutes later we were told by staff that the kitchen was now closed. Pretty strange as the menu is mainly all bar served fried food or burgers etc. The bartender also announced that they were out of fish as well. I continued to order drinks, they were cold and tasted as advertised. About an hour or so later , the kitchen was then re opened when the bar was less crowded. I order a dozen wings, garlic Parmesan with ranch. The wings were real solid. Nice and crispy and the garlic and parm combo was just enough. The basket of fries we got were average fries. Not crispy, nor salty but atleast they were hot. The prices were about average, no complaints about that. Overall, the bar does not seem to handle stress or large crowds very well. My wings were good, fries were average like I said. My friends attend this bar often and did tell me that this bar is not like this usually. May have been a rough day. I assume I will be back again, I wouldn't pick this place to go to but the location is close enough to the area we hang out. Not so much of any certain type of theme at the bar but I did notice the staff recognize many patrons by name so it will continue to be the neighborhood bar for many. Overall a 6.7 out of 10.

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    Milky Way

    Milky Way

    3.8
    (20 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I visited Milky Way for lunch. It's a kosher vegetarian cafe with an attached catering business…read more(PKC - Preferred Kosher Catering). As much as I wanted to love Milky Way, it wasn't for me for various reasons. The cafe is spacious and casual. You order at the counter and seat yourself, which keeps things simple and quick. You can also order at the tablets located by the checkout for self-service. It seemed like a go to location for the Jewish community with a lot of guests dining in and socializing. This community building was great to witness. The cafe has everything - to-go options, bagels, bread (lots of choices), pizza, smoothies, calzones, and more. I included pictures of the menu. I ordered two coffees, chocolate pastry, cheese danish, and Kani salad from the to go fridge. Coffees were self-serve and tasted like some cheap ground coffee. Chocolate pastry and cheese danish looked really tasty. But both were stale, I'd say a few days old. I would really enjoy them if they were fresh, they were really big. Kani bowl reminded me of poke bowl but with imitation crab. The idea was amazing, portion very generous but execution not so much. The rice was not fully cooked, and again the whole thing tasted like it was in the fridge for a while. It had sell by date or 5/7. It's too bad nothing was fresh, this food really had potential. I saw several people takeout pizza so maybe that's a better choice at this cafe. Service was not friendly at all. Not to the guests who seemed new not to those who seemed regulars. When I asked questions about pastries, it was somewhat dismissive. It just wasn't a pleasant interaction. I was disappointed. If you're in the area and looking for a meat-free or kosher option, Milky Way might be a good cafe to checkout. Perhaps stop by for a pizza or earlier in the morning for fresher food.

    Incredible little cafe if you're a vegetarian. I'll be back often!! Very unique little spot.read more

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