Stopped by First Watch for brunch earlier today and was pleasantly surprised. The location was packed but was able to get a seat somewhat quickly thanks to an online waitlist option. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was fine not too pesty and the ambiance was very lively for a brunch spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Lavendar French Toast, Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich and the Kale Tonic as a beverage. The Lavendar French toast was actually really great, I opted out of the cinnamon sugar topping as it seemed to be sweet enough and was glad I did. The Lavendar cream really enhanced the entree. I was surprised how good the Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich was since it seemed basic but the bread was so crispy and the aioli sauce made the sandwich great. I also really liked the Kale Tonic, the apple juice tasted really fresh and wasn't overly sweet. Overall, glad I stopped by. I've heard a lot about First Watch but never stopped by. I would stop by again sometime. read more

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I had a very lovely and filling breakfast here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]You could definitely tell it was a chain from the typical above-small-diner "creative" menu and decor, but that didn't make the experience (or food) any less enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend the hash bowl with steak! Though, there was probably only about 2oz of steak, which was disappointing, but they fill you up on potatoes so you don't notice, I suppose ;p half of the roasted potatoes were undercooked which was, underwhelming, and why I'm taking off an extra star. Also, the cinnamon tea was super yummy and refreshing, but for 5-6$ it was a bit of robbery. Service was average. read more

First Watch - Cinnamon stick tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

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Went back after a visit to Penn Radnor since it was close. French toast, Farm stand breakfast tacos and a stay golden cinnamon roll. Everything was very good. French toast is one of my favorites now. The tacos were good. A bit spicy for my wife but ok for me. Service was fast and friendly. Took the cinnamon roll home to enjoy later but it didn't last long. Had a lemon flavored icing. It was very good read more

First Watch - French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

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We came here and the service was very slow despite the restaurant being almost empty. When our food came out it was cold and the potatoes were not cooked all of the way. read more

I had a dr's appointment nearby so I popped in with my daughters for a bite . My kids ordered the steel cut oatmeal and a chocolate chip pancake , both came with pork sausage . I had the veggie omelette and I also ordered potatoes for the girls. Our server took our order and everything came out quickly. The sausages were way over cooked , the pancake was dry. My omelette was thin, more egg crepe than omelette. The potatoes did not come out so I kept trying to find the waitress. She was nowhere to be found until we were all done with our meal. I ask about the potatoes and she without apology or asking if we still want it says I'll grab it. She brings over the breakfast potatoes that are half undercooked and half burnt. She disappeared again so I just went up to front and asked for check. I will not go back read more

Good place to eat very different options on the menu [[HIGHLIGHT]]good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and reasonable prices

Service is usually pretty good at this location, but today, it was terrible. Waited over 15 minutes for a server to approach my table. After being seated, server said he'd be right with us. Ten minutes later, he still didn't approach our table, but took an order at another table that was seated after us! Another server saw that we had been waiting for a long time offered to take our order, but at this point we decided to leave. I have been to this location many times and this server is very inconsistent. I discovered the First Watch in King of Prussia, and have been there twice since my visit to Villanova. The difference between these two locations is like night and day, will never go to the Villanova location again even though it is closer to my home. read more

Seated within a few minutes at a nice quiet table against the wall. Service was excellent. Food was delicious; I had the Chop Chicken Salad and my husband had soup & sandwich, which was Cheddar Broccoli & Roast Beef with Havarti Cheese. Highly recommend for lunch or breakfast!! read more

Late day brunch with my Dad, we stopped at the Villanova location, (first time here) an the place was pretty packed arnd noon. We had the best server.. I think her name was Olivia, she was so apologetic for our wait. It was fine it wasn't that long. She took our orders I got the chickenchanga, potatoes, toast. Usually I get the samething but decided to try something new. The chickenchanga was like an explosion in your mouth, had spicy chicken , chorizo , chilies, cheese , sour cream, and it also had a lemony sauce drizzled on top! Dad ordered the works omelet which had sausage, bacon, ham and cheese, mushrooms. We both enjoyed our meals and Olivia was very nice and took care of all of our needs.. read more

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First time visiting First Watch in the Wayne, PA location. My go to location is usually in cherry hill, NJ. The food was absolutely delicious as per usual, but I sadly have to give a 3 because of service. My bf and I came here for breakfast today. We gave our name to the hostess and only had to wait 10-15minutes to be seated. When we are finally seated, the waitress is nowhere to be found. Coffee mugs but no coffee, and she was just MIA. We waited a good bit and she finally comes and quickly gave us coffee and said she'd be back to take our orders. Waited a solid 15minutes for her to take our order. I checked the time and it took 52 MINUTES for our food to arrive!! 52!? It didn't look like they were short on staff, and the restaurant was busy but not busy where there was a long line of people waiting to be seated. I saw the table next to me wait a very long time to get their check and a family of 3 on the other side waiting to place an order. Not once did the waitress check in on us to apologize, ask us if we need anything like water, refill on coffee, etc. we waited 52minutes that we ended up finishing the pot of coffee and needed a refill. Food finally arrived (again, 52minutes later) and no apology or anything. Food was delicious and not disappointing at all. Just the service... I ordered the ham and gruyere omelette which was amazing. Very generous with the ham! Potatoes were perfectly cooked and I always love the artisan bread + jam. My bf ordered the farmhouse skillet hash which he also loved. Both dishes were very filling! The cherry hill location has free coffee by the door for people waiting to be seated or leaving the restaurant. The location in Wayne did not offer that read more

First Watch - Ham & Gruyere - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

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Excellent service food is on time drinks are on point presentation and seating is elegant including decor. read more

First Watch - Crab cake calamari - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

Went here for brunch and it was pretty busy which was nice as I like hustling bustling places.. the food was food, a bit healthy healthy types - with kale etc :) we got the Italian omelette and Belgian waffles.. read more

I like the place. I'm usually not big on breakfast or brunch places in general, but I had a good time here. My now ex boyfriend enjoyed his food and mine was good. I really like the biscuit and gravy. The drinks were great. We did have a heated argument while dining and was siting dead center of the restaurant. So I apologize for those who heard us. Will update my review once I come back and try other food items. read more

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Should have looked at the reviews before coming. Waited 20 min before a server came to table. Pumpkin pancake tasted like nothing; no pumpkin no spice. Had a few bites and left it. I requested real maple syrup; the pancake came with the bottle of syrup sitting on top. The bottle was dirty. Not sure how this made it out of the kitchen like that. We asked for the egg with the avocado toast to not be runny; they couldn't even get this right on the second try. We spoke to the manager on duty who could really care less about our complaints. Took off 1/2 of the avocado toast. This place needs to be shut down. Will never return. read more

I have been here plenty of times. The food never disappoints. I love the energy drinks. They seem to make the day so much better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service and ambiance is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love this place. read more

The worst restaurant in the whole area !!! Had to wait more than an hour for my order , after the hour wait they told me they don't know how long it will take for the order to be ready !!! Don't come to this place !! read more

I have been to the first watch in wynwood Pennsylvania and Villanova Pennsylvania each in the past few months, multiple times, four different occasions. both locations have had excellent service, and excellent food. whether I was here with my family or with business colleagues that was always a good meal. read more

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No one came to our table for a long time then It took over an hour and a half to get our food. And the food wasn't good. When we told them that the eggs were hard and not fresh they weren't very friendly or accommodating. read more

Very good food and great customer service. The food is fresh and well prepared, we go to the one on Trooper rd in Norristown area. Clean and friendly people , I give it 5 stars. read more

Like a lot of dinerish places, the breakfast potato's are obviously not blanched or crisped. It's one extra step to make your potato's so much better! That continuously undercooked feeling in America. Juices were great I will say. Service fine. Eggs Benny lacking severely on all fronts. Sauce could be thicker, muffins were not great, fairly bland and unimaginative with mediocre execution. read more

I think the service is not friendly and the food is very expensive all the ingredients are imitation of real life ingredients, there are better options out there!!! read more

The food was exceptional, melting in your mouth, shrimp and grits, pancakes, fluffy, golden, bacon, crisp, egg, over medium to a perfection must have must have. Thank you Mr. Michael, the GM for your hospitality. I will be back to first watch. Thank you. WSSU North Carolina native( reminded me of southern breakfast cooking) read more

It's always nice to have a lovely surprise when you're seeking out a lunch spot. We were looking for a mere diner, and up popped a restaurant labeling itself as an "upscale diner", so we strolled in the front door. Lunch was WONDERFUL. I had the Parma Hash Skillet - Italian sausage, potato, mushrooms, peppers & onions with a couple of fried eggs resting on top. The toast was thick homemade multi-grain and delicious. Also included was a small side of their homemade fruit jam and some cut fruit. All for about $13. Coffee/tea $3.50. Two of us got out of there just a little north of $30, and it was a hearty lunch that really satisfied us. Service was friendly and impeccable (I had some substitutions on my order and she got it perfectly - without writing anything down at the time of order). This place as several locations in the Philly area - give them a try, you'll enjoy it! read more

First Watch - Parma Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

Great staff. Manager Mike supports his crew - good customer focus. Good value and healthy food. Steady Plan ahead - use app to get in line on weekends! read more

First Watch - Ambiance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

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I got the eggs Benedict Florentine and it was so good! Even though it was really busy the service was great! Would definitely go back read more

First Watch - Eggs Benedict Florentine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

This location is close by to the hospital and conveniently next to Starbuck's. Plenty of parking space. We came and they did have outdoor seating but I am a person who likes to sit inside. Went in, got a table and sat down and ordered. I got the traditional breakfast and my daughter had an omelette with a side of cheesy grits and orange juice. The service was great. Food was great. Drinks were nice and cold. Everyone was seated further apart which was nice during this pandemic. Servers all wore a mask. read more

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Been meaning to try this place for awhile, but every time I'm up this way on the weekend, it looks crowded. So, today I made a point of going on a day off since they will be opening a location near me in Delaware soon. I wasn't disappointed. The service (despite some of the previous reviews) was prompt and the food was very good. I had the truffle mushroom Frittata which was absolutely loaded with a variety of mushrooms, shallots, and cheese. It was served with a side of seasonal fruit which fit in perfectly with my Keto diet. My lady had the Bacado Omelette which was filled with bacon, avocado, and Monterey Jack cheese. She thought it to be very good. My only criticism would be $4.79 for a side of two slices of bacon.... Caught me off guard read more

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I had a horrible experience with Jeff the server He was very rude and made me UNCOMFORTABLE I live in the area and loved the food but he makes me want to NEVER come back He was rude when I had a complicated order and my twin sister was with me. It actually made me cry that he made such a big deal about my order being complicated. I told my dad and he said I should say something on yelp so here I am... Great food is NOTHING without great service read more

I enjoyed a lovely brunch here yesterday with a colleague. We were greeted and seated promptly. The restaurant is very open and bright and clean, with a moderate noise level during mid-morning. It feels very "hipster" and the menu is certainly no exception that, but everything looked/sounded appealing -- lots to choose from. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros Tostada, which was delicious! It was very nicely seasoned, made with fresh ingredients, and served at the perfect temperature. I wasn't a huge fan of the black bean slaw it came with. It tasted fine, it just didn't do anything for me; very few beans, mostly cabbage. The service was satisfactory. Our waitress was attentive and we did not have to wait long to receive our food. It was a little bit chaotic when we went to the front to pay at the register as two separate parties arrived at that moment. There was one host trying to juggle getting them seated while closing out tabs. (A crowd of people in the same small area -- hard to tell who's coming and going.) Restrooms were clean and stocked. Plenty of free parking around the building, but it does get busy during peak hours. This was a positive experience overall, and I hope to return soon! read more

First Watch - Huevos Rancheros Tostada - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villanova, Pennsylvania

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Favorite place to eat brunch ... coffee 5 , love their seasonal options and great service

I believe first watch has good food, little pricey but still good. I love the decor and design of the whole place, its my vibe. But I am not pleased with the service we got today. We got seated right away only to wait at our table for 20 minutes before our waitress came over. She also gave my boyfriend dirty looks when ordering. On top of that I told her I'm recently gluten free and I still got a piece of bread served with my meal on the plate touching my food. After our food was served she never came back to check on us but minutes later we got handed our check. I'd say its anywhere from 3-4 stars for the overall experience. read more

Fantastic breakfast/brunch. Friendly waitstaff, and amazing Million Dollar Bacon. Will definitely go back. I appreciate that you can place your name on a waitlist as you are driving there and get seated quickly. read more

Did half soup, half salad option- broccoli cheddar and sweet honey pecan salad. Great service. Food came out in a timely manner.