2 words... French Toast!! That's pretty much my order... French Toast with a side of turkey sausage. My youngest thinks she's somewhat of a pancake connoisseur and she loves the plain pancake. The seasoned potatoes are another great go to. This place is pretty popular so id suggest using their app to get in line before you get there. However, if you do choose to just wait it out, there's fresh coffee available at the door at no cost to the customer. read more

First Watch - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

This is a great place to take a group of friends. Kudos to the restaurant for letting you get in line online!! Biggest perk of all, honestly. We barely had a wait once we arrived, and our food came quickly as well. The menu has a wide variety of offerings for friends with all taste palettes, and I can personally attest that the lemon pancakes are absolutely fantastic. They also have refreshing and instagram-worthy drinks, if you care about that sort of thing. All in all, it was a great brunch spot and I'll be going again soon. read more

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This is always a great, consistent place for a weekend brunch! They have been incorporating more heathy options in their menu, but for the most part it is a very generic breakfast place. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Love that Cleveland has a bunch of First Watch locations in the area. The first time I visited this chain was in St. Louis. Things I love about First Watch are that they provide nutritional info on their menus, orders are easily customizable/substitutable, and food quality is consistent and reliable. I like to think of First Watch as an upgraded version of Denny's and IHOP. This time, I got the healthy turkey omelette, sub toast with potatoes. Mmmmmm. The potatoes were crispy, and the egg white omelette was cooked perfectly (not burnt or overdone). The feta gave the omelette a strange tartness, so I regretted not having ordered the dish without cheese. Otherwise, the meal was delicious. read more

First Watch - Healthy turkey omelette with side of potatoes instead of bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

The food and service is always good. Take out packed well. I eat here at least once a week and have never been disappointed.

First watch is a great place to get a healthy sit down breakfast at a reasonable cost. I personally think this is one of the better breakfast chains in Cleveland, with all their restaurants providing pretty consistent service and food. It seems like they also redid all of their locations recently, so the atmosphere inside is very nice. While the food won't blow you away, it definitely gets the job done. It's a good mix for people who are looking for healthy breakfast options, alongside normal breakfast staples. read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

This place is consistently amazing. Great food, great atmosphere, great service.Traditional Breakfast

Love this place for breakfast. The service is wonderful with nice staff who are also informative. Everything is fresh and feels like home made. They have a wild selection of healthy and hardy meal that is sure to satisfy and not feel heavy after. My favorite is the quinoa bowls. It's a nice portion and packed full of flavor. Their omelettes are really good too. If you like a nutritious meal with whole grains, free range, and special made than here is the place to go. Last thing are their drink specials which can be experimental to non-juicers but we'll balanced and delicious. The thing that sucks is the long wait. To combat the time is to use the app which you can register yourself and see how long the wait is. Also it closes very early around 2pm so it is not an all day special. It is becoming more popular and the place is sort of small but there are other locations. Currently they are renovating so I am sure the atmosphere will be fresh and hip like their food. The location is also good with sufficient parking but again it has become more popular with the weekend breakfast crowded. So parking is getting more cramped. read more

First Watch - Morning Meditation. I forget what's all in it but uniquely delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

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I am really frustrated when my takeout orders are not correct. I ordered 3 breakfast entrees. I was not given eggs for my Traditional breakfast. Always a bummer when you get to your destination and can't go back for correction. Really not happy!!!​ read more

Poor service, overcooked eggs Benedict twice Staff was complaining about no cash tips n everyone working there seems like they are not very happy obviously the cook was apathetic. To bad , it's a nice concept read more

Love this place. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch coffee (which has rum in it) is such a treat. You could have a yummy healthy breakfast or splurge and get the pork carnitas omelette. Eric took really great care of us. read more

First Watch - Chicken pesto power bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

This place rules! I have never had even a slightly negative experience here. The place is clean, staff is friendly and the food... They have a regular menu that's packed full of breakfast variety as well as a seasonal menu that changes semi-regularly. Right now they have a pumpkin pancake special that donates to the www.nokidhungry.com foundation. I have not tried it, due to my lack of obsession over pumpkin spiced things. What I did try, last time, was the mushroom frittata and the pork chop and egg special. So flipping good! This round we started with the butternut squash soup, with sour cream on the side. They put quite a bit in the bowl and I feel like it diluted the flavor. On the side is perfect because hints every now and then were perfect. I ordered the Benedict this time around and got the salmon and vine grown tomato as the topping. The farm fresh cage free eggs really made the dish shine with the bright orange yolk. The greens they serve as a side were fantastic with a subtle vinaigrette dressing. Josh chose the "chickichanga". So much food! The "changa" was stuffed with chicken and chorizo as well as other goodies. The wrap itself was an omelette and a flour tortilla combo that had a lovely crisp to it. Another thing I really like about the service is they set a pot of coffee and large bottle of water on the table for you to pour at your leisure. I have never run out of coffee but I have asked for a second bottle of water, which they happily provide. Finally, they do have an app that allows you to "get in line" while you make your way to the restaurant. Pretty cool, especially on those busy weekend mornings when everyone wants breakfast. It's saved me at least 10 minutes of waiting on one specific occasion. Keep in mind, they do close earlier. 2:30pm, so you will have to shuffle out of bed a wee bit early if you want to try it. read more

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My husband dragged me out of the house on a Saturday morning to grab some topsoil for a gardening project. The trade-off was that we went out for breakfast afterward. I had the Market Skillet with coffee. My husband ordered the Million Dollar bacon and French Toast. The service was quick, friendly and attentive. I don't often go out for breakfast or brunch often, but I'll continue to patronize First Watch when I do. The menu can vary from classic breakfast options, to healthy fare, to modern brunch dishes. We will be back. read more

First Watch - Market Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Large portions and very good food. Attentive wait staff and quick turnaround from kitchen. We will return.

I wish I had a First Watch at home, but its my favorite breakfast stop any place I travel. Everything is always fresh and cooked perfect

This whole grain pancake was humongous and delicious! There were full banana slices in it cooked perfectly. The eggs were scrambled just as requested. And the mimosa was also delicious. The orange juice had a bit of pulp in it. I typically don't like pulp in my orange juice but it wasn't overwhelming. Also, it was packed! So be sure to make a reservation before hand if you don't want to wait. read more

First Watch - Banana Grain Pancake, scrambled Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

First Watch was a drive by discovery for me. Once my niece said it was place with organic and locally grown or locally acquired ingredients, I knew it had to be my next adventure. The next day, we went. I ordered the Bacado. It's an omlete made with bacon and avocado slices. O. M. G. Who knew you could cook avocado inside an omlete. Everything had mozzarella with it alongside a bed of spring mixes and diced tomatoes. I literally scarffed down that salad quicker than the omlete. It was so fresh and crisp. I was in healthy heaven. But hey, you don't have to be a health nut to enjoy good food. The waitress was helpful, all smiles and optimistic. The tables were clean and the artwork made me smile. A definite place to return and try another dish. Best part wS we did not have to wait to be seated. Score. Check it out if you have the chance. Trust me when I say you will not be disappointed. I wasn't. read more

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We came in and it was busy we were told about 20 minutes, the server texted us that we could be seated sat others who were before us then went to checking out others and ignored us, we waited more than 20 and server totally ignored us read more

Terrible experience had to wait 1 hour to be seated it and friends from the manager came way after us and they got seated without a reservation i'll never try to come here ever again read more

We love this place for breakfast or lunch and after roughly 8-10 visits, it has yet to disappoint. The First Watch in Cleveland Hts is our go to place when we are looking for breakfast or lunch. It's actually hard to pick another place over them because we've had such good experiences there. The service has been spot on and their large special (chalk) board showcases their latest culinary creations as soon as you walk in. There's even coffee you can self-serve while you wait for a table. NICE! Today, they had three things on the board that grabbed my attention immediately. It was very difficult to choose, but I decided to go for the carbonara eggs benedict... (I may nickname it the Bonara Benny) This benny was quite the amazing benny and I was so glad I went for it. At its base was chibata bread with some special bacon and two poached cage-free eggs, along with a creamy Parmesan sauce and I was enchanted. I'm very happy to say that my decision ended up being both delicious and filling. I occasionally added some of the Cholula hot sauce they keep on every table and it was a welcome peppery heat. Lil miss Alison went with the Tri-athlete, which is a regular menu item at First Watch. This is an egg white omelette with Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chillies. They serve it with housemade pico de gallo, whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves (Yum!) and fresh fruit. The service is always amazing here and they're so friendly. The atmosphere is very comfortable and you get a full view of their clean kitchen. They have open tables and closed booths, if you get the chance to pick your preferred seating arrangement. They also have a sweet app that lets you grab a seat on your way to the restaurant. (Pro tip) I also dig their responsible ways such as their donations to great causes when you buy certain meals and even their reduction of dumb things that harm the environment like straws. (See poster picture) Ok, I think I'm done yappin about how much I like em. I'll shut up now and let you go eat! read more

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It's good. Nice people. Food is a bit pricey. I enjoyed the salad. Not thrilled with their eggs Benedict though.

Waited 1.5 hrs for food to arrive. That's just unprofessional--no one has 1.5 hours to wait for service. I'm sympathetic to being short staffed, but it's better to be transparent about that than to seat someone and have them wait 1.5 hours read more

This place has an awesome selection. I don't like breakfast food and always manage to find something delicious. My favorite is the Baja Turkey Burger. I think the prices are more than fair. $10 for a burger and potatoes is perfect if you ask me. I've never been when it is so busy that you can't get a table, but I've heard it happens sometimes. Easy and plentiful parking. Good service. read more

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I love first watch coffee and brunch and have my usuals! This weekend, I ordered through a delivery service and decided to try new menu items as well. The eggs were done perfectly! The pancake was dry and crumbly in texture. I skipped the coffee this time and tried the watermelon/mint drink which was fine. I'll go back to my usual coffee next time. For the price, I was not overly impressed. However I appreciate that brunch can be delivered! read more

This place is a special treat for me to splurge at, and every time here I'm never disappointed. Today, however, I chose to walk out after getting my water due to the seasonal menu change. It's Halloween, and we're in full Fall glory in Ohio but for some reason the Million Dollar Autumn Breakfast Hash I ordered a a few weeks ago is no longer on their new seasonal menu. What season are they in then?? Because I waited for my next paycheck to come here and order that meal again. Truly one of the best breakfasts I've had an a long time. Disappointed, but honestly not surprised. This makes no sense to me. read more

My group of 8 came to First Watch for brunch on a Saturday morning around 11:30 am. There was no line when we arrived. We had to wait only briefly for them to clear some tables and move them together. A large crowd came while we were waiting. We were seated and experienced VERY attentive service. Our server was great, very funny and friendly. We were quickly brought water and coffee, which were both left on the table for convenient refills. I was dining with some slightly difficult eaters, but he was very accommodating. The first half of our party got their food SUPER quickly but it was about 5-10 minutes before the other half got theirs- that was my only qualm. Food-wise everyone seemed to really enjoy their meals. I had the Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos. It came with three tacos full of scrambled eggs, chicken, chorizo, and cheese topped with a slice of avocado each and their house-made pico de gallo. The meal came with black beans but I subbed it for a cup of berries (you can specify if you want berries as opposed to just a regular fruit cup, not sure if it was an extra charge). I was really happy with my meal! Perfect amount of food. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of flavor in the meal. The chorizo and pico de gallo really exceeded my expectations. Definitely one of the best experiences I've had at a chain restaurant. Service was wonderful. Food came out very quickly. Everything was very good and very well-priced. This was the perfect place for our family brunch! read more

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Went here with the hubby for a late breakfast after some appointments. Very cozy and the food was good as usual. I was so comfortable I could have just sat there and people watch for an hour after we ate but that would be bad right? Keep up the good work and the good food! Thanks read more

When you wake up on a lazy weekend and decide to go for Brunch, First Watch is everything. It's no secret, since on weekends for brunch it can be packed to the gills. Make sure you RESERVE YOUR PARTY ON YELP to significantly cut down your wait time. We usually check the wait time through the Yelp app before we go and put our name in before we head out the door. This way when we arrive, we will have a table in just a few minutes. Here are some things I LOVE about First Watch: 1) If you want coffee, they will just leave a big coffee pot all for you on your table. Refill at your leisure. 2) If you have a baby and a baby carrier, First Watch offers these awesome Slings for baby carriers so you don't have to flip a high chair upside down (not safe). 3) All of the healthy and delicious freshly squeezed juice drinks. They are SO good. No alcohol needed! 4) The Lemon Ricotta pancakes. 5) The classic Eggs Benedict. 6) The Avocado Toast. read more

We were there for a total of an hour and 45 minutes before we got our food. That includes waiting over an hour to get seated. The server was not very friendly. We asked for utensils and she snapped at us that they were being rolled. Then the ones we received were still dirty. Once we saw how understaffed they were while we were waiting to be seated we should've left and went elsewhere. The bad attitude of the server that we dealt with once we got seated guarantees that we won't be back again. read more

The Experience at first watch was really nice. The atmosphere was friendly and the food really good. Extra point for the presentation! read more

First Watch on portage trail Cuyahoga Falls , Grace gives my wife and myself best courteous service she makes sure the order is right , coffee kept full , we keep going back . read more

AMAZING FOOD, amazing location, and great customer service in person! Just be mindful, no matter how polite or succinct you try to be over the phone, you will be met with curt/ sometimes rude customer service. Weekends are always high traffic and I understand how stretched the food/ retail industries are during these times, however being polite and professional is especially needed. read more

Ordered my breakfast to go. My order was simple - Just toast and potatoes at 8:30am. The toast was fine (not pictured) but my potatoes were partially burnt with onions that were fully burnt. I have ordered from this restaurant before- I'm not sure what the issue was today but this was completely Unacceptable. I also do not understand why orders cannot be placed through the app in the mornings "due to high volume" consistently. read more

First Watch - Burnt potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Tried and true I always trust the food from any first watch I go to, this one is no different. I ordered delivery and the egg sandwich was so flavorful and the perfect amount of egg and fillings and ingredients in the yummy toasted bun. Also had the avocado toast which I always great. Huge chunks of avocado! read more

Not a bad option for some greasy breakfast food! Went on a Sunday morning and the place was hopping, had to wait for 15 min to get a table. Love that you get a pot of coffee for the table. Pumpkin pancakes were yummy. We'll be back. read more

I am a huge fan!! I am never disappointed when I come for breakfast or brunch. Love the mimosas!

Why didn't I just go to the first watch off mayfield rd? Came here for a healthy birthday breakfast after the gym and I've never met the most uninviting people. I asked the hostess about a booth and she replied as she walked away from me she didn't walk me to my table just set the menus down at the table and left. My server didn't give me eye contact just asked me "what would you like" my response was what is your name? I later found out it was mike. What ever happened to hi my name is.....I'll will be your server today. Food....just ok but Lisa was very pleasant Corporate saw my previous review reached out apologized for my experience and sent me a gift card. I am pleased to say my food and service was great this time around. My waitress was friendly and fast. I ordered the AB&J waffle of the seasonal menu. So I'm changing my review from 1 start to 4. read more

First Watch - AB&J waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

Super healthy breakfast foods. Super tasty too. You can get all of the omelets with your choice of egg whites only, low cholesterol eggs, or just plain old chickeny eggs, free of charge! You can also choose from their specially titled "healthy choices," but to me, everything seems pretty darn good! After a night out about the town, this is definitely a place to go to resume your healthy side. Give your skin some nice moisture and boost up on Vitamin C by soaking up their freshly squeezed orange juice (only 3.39!). It is absolutely sweet and tangy. You can also cure any hangovers with their delicious Sunrise coffee...a whole pot of it if it pleases you for just a few dollars. I got the Florentine eggs benedict and blueberry pancakes and oh man....SOOO flipping delicious. I didn't think I would be a huge fan of multigrain pancakes because sometimes things taste just TOO healthy. I want to be healthy, but eat food that makes me feel good. These pancakes, smoothered with the delicious blueberry sauce, fits the bill. Just a warning though, they make you pay for the syrup separately ($1.29) if you want the good maple syrup. The waitress was super friendly and the service was quick. You have to wait a little because the tiny place is PACKED. But its not a bad wait and there's always the shops around if you need to run a few errands before sitting down for a nice breakfast! read more

First Watch - Trifecta with poached eggs and blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - University Heights, Ohio

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First Watch is a great option for a quick and tasty breakfast. I love that they bring a pot of coffee to the table immediately upon greeting you. It's great to instantly get that cup of coffee while you look over the menu to decide on food. I also really like all of the flavored creamers that they put on the table- it's a fun way to spice up your coffee, especially if you're like me and don't usually do that at home! I've tried a number of First Watch breakfasts, but I recently tried their pumpkin pancakes and they were excellent. Not too sweet but with a ton of pumpkin spice flavor! My favorites at First Watch are the Tri-Fecta (eggs, meat, pancake/waffle), the Elevated Egg Sandwich (more interesting version of a traditional egg breakfast sandwich), and the avocado toast. I love the variety of dishes they have on the menu, so you can stick to a cleaner simpler breakfast, or go all out with a huge indulgent meal. read more

I first heard about First Watch through a friend. My first reaction: "First Watch? Sounds like an insurance company" My friend: "Yeah, I thought it was some sort of weight loss program" Another friend who I invited along: "Oh that place? I thought they sold watches!" Name confusion aside, we came here for brunch on a Sunday. It was fairly busy, with a 25 minute wait, which wasn't so bad since they have free coffee at the counter for you. I didn't have any, but my friend said it tasted good. We got seated and the waitress took our orders. When it came to my turn to order, I pointed out what I wanted on the menu (eggs benedict florentine) and the waitress repeated what I said. About five minutes later, another waitress comes by and asks us "whoever had the skillet, how did you want your eggs?" We all look at each other- no one ordered a skillet? The waitress said she'd get the original waitress to sort it out. Well... a few minutes after that, yet another waitress comes along and sorts out our orders. Apparently the person taking my order wrote down skillet instead of eggs benedict, even though she repeated what I had ordered, and saw what I had pointed to on the menu. To be fair, she was new on the job, but in general it seemed like the service was unorganized (after we got all our food yet ANOTHER waitress came by with another order of my friend's food- oops for them) So.... food is good, service is spotty, and I was slightly grossed out by the bits of stuck on egg that was left on my knife. It took me 3 times of asking the various waitresses to get a new knife! I'm giving this a marginal 3 stars because of the food alone though since the eggs benedict was in fact very tasty. read more