I love the food but holy cow I don't understand their online check-in functionality. I joined the estimated 30 waitlist for 3 and watched people show up after us and get seated repeatedly for over an hour and 20 minutes. I don't care if they went online, this needs to be addressed. read more

First time parents checklist: 1. Neighborhood stroll with toddler 2. Shopping with toddler 3. Dining with toddle 4. Other outings in public with toddler All of the above come with one major risk: **Toddler meltdown** Unfortunately, our first visit to First Watch also became our toddler's very first, very public and very "scenic" meltdown spectacular. Yet, our food was still a full 5 stars! That is because First Watch serves some exceptionally fresh and tasty breakfast and brunch items that can be unexpectedly healthy. We especially liked their kale juice that tasted hardly bitter in the typical kale fashion (as one of my colleagues puts it, there's a reason for kale to rhyme with hell). In addition, their omelettes can be customized using a large variety of proteins, such as turkey sausage, and veggies, and egg white substitute. Their in-house fruit preserves are fresh, fruity, and not cloyingly sweet. Their service is fast and friendly, as well. Although our first visit there was cut short by our toddler meltdown, we went back again in our own just for the food. Their manager remembered us (for better or worse), and sympathetically related to us that he experienced something similar with his own toddler. In any case, this is a great breakfast and lunch spot. The only downside is that there tends to be a lot of people meeting there for business needs, so that takes away from some family-oriented atmosphere. Additionally, if you get your order to go, they give you Smuckers fruit preserves rather than their in-house ones. read more

Yummy, organic breakfast and lunch items that appear to change seasonally in a friendly welcoming atmosphere that's not too expensive. First Watch has filled a niche market well. The menu and decor are well thought out, the service was great and being able to reserve your spot online is a real added, bonus. read more

If you like breakfast, you will love First Watch. I love their omelets and I never leave hungry. Their prices are very reasonable. I often have business meetings at First Watch, and it is a place all parties like and easily agree upon. read more

I love this place and food, just hate the prices. I do think it is overpriced.

Relaxing and delicious. Enjoyed the healthy egg white turkey omelet on my last visit. Very satisfying.

Love the food and fresh made juices they have. Will definitely keep coming back to this location

I love brunch, fresh fruits and veggies, and hipster environments, so I obviously love First Watch! I tried the Farmhouse skillet hash and it was magnificent! It had everything I would ever want in my brunch entree--bacon, two eggs over easy, avocado, onions, tomatoes, and cheese. It was even served with fresh, seasonal fruit on the side. :) read more

First Watch - Farmhouse skillet hash with fresh fruit and buttered toast! - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

This place was terrific! The coffee was perfect and the service was fast and friendly! As an appetizer, the Million Dollar Bacon set my expectations high! It was an excellent blend of sweet and savory. I wanted to indulge so I ordered eggs Benedict with potatoes and a carrot cake pancake. Everything was cooked well and the flavors had me eating well beyond my capacity because I didn't want to stop tasting all that goodness! The portions were on point and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll certainly return to explore the menu more. I was with a party of four and we all raves about our experience. Oh! The chicken sausage patties were light in calories but packed with flavor! read more

We were seated right away and our server was friendly, albeit a little rush-y. She seemed anxious to take our order even though the place was only about half full. I got the traditional breakfast (eggs, turkey sausage, home fries, toast). Eggs were cooked perfectly (over easy). Turkey sausage was browned well. Home fries. Ah, the home fries. These needed salt, pepper and a good dose of hot sauce. They were also undercooked. The toast was okay - nothing memorable. Maybe I should have stuck with the biscuit this breakfast normally comes with. The coffee was $2.29 - which seemed a little steep for how often we got refills. Overall, a solid (and slightly overpriced) place for traditional breakfast choices served pretty quickly. read more

I'm a First Watch fan. Just not a fan of this particular First Watch. Not only was the food subpar and clearly did not meet my expectations (it's brunch... just give me some yummy food - simple or complex, whatever - give it!), but the establishment itself was very blah. Let's do this in bullet points before this turns into a tl;dr. - The establishment was so noisy that the waitress didn't understand part of our order and we were served the wrong drinks. She took it back and never came back with the right ones. - The decor was lacking. It was a boring atmosphere. - For a sunny day out, it was sort of dark inside. - The egg whites were rubbery. Everything (besides from the always delicious chocolate chip pancakes) was bland. Definitely not worth a repeat visit. read more

Yummy food. Good service. Hot coffee on the table at all times. Nice layout. Patio option... Providing an awesome parking lot view. Low prices. Nothing to rave about, but a solid place to go for breakfast. read more

I love First Watch. This is about the 5th location I have been to, and all serve great food. If you have food allergies, they are very careful to prepare food that is suitable for you to eat. They offer a variety of season dishes, and the quinoa bowls are great. You can go bad and order something unhealthy (hello breakfast burrito) or go light and still enjoy a really great meal. Coffee in the waiting area for guests, and to-go cups for any pop or coffee orders at the table. The veggie burger is a particular favorite of mine, and the salad with the poppyseed dressing on the side is fabulous! read more

Just ok. We had two orders. My wife had the Bacado and I had the seasonal pumpkin pancakes and eggs. We noticed our meals were taken a while to come out. When delivered, my wife's was cold. It had obviously sat out a while. Mine was warm at least but the pancakes were gooey. The waitress did check back about halfway through our meals and offered to redo my wife's meal but she was so hungry she had dug into the cool plate of food anyway When asked, I mentioned to the girl at checkout that one of our plates was cold, she said he hoped it was better next time. Nice, not going to be a next time. read more

My husband and I went to this First Watch today. Excellent! From the time that we walked through the door, the greeter was attentive, and kind. But the best experience was from our waitress Katie. Kudos to Katie, after we were seated, she came directly to us with a smile, greeted us, and served the drinks immediatley. A few minutes later, (It was very busy) she came back and took our order. We waited for about 10 minutes and our food was out to us, fresh, hot and plated very well. Katie made sure that we were happy with our food. She came back again to make sure that we were good with our drinks. Very nice waitress, really enjoyed our lunch date there. The atmosphere was lovely. We will be dining there again. Thank you First watch In West Chester. David & Chandon Phillips read more

Been awhile since we've visited First Watch but we always love their food. The pumpkin pancake breakfast is so amazing! Hubby had the salmon frittata and was yummy too. Coffee very fresh and good and short wait for food as well as great service! Love ya, First Watch! read more

A total hippie place w super fun interior decorations. The food makes you feel energized and ready for the day, and they even have a few vegan options! Super fun and tasty restraunt, WILL be going again read more

It's an ok place to get a bite to eat.Food always seems to be fresh.The portions are fine,but can be better.There menu does have a good variety of healthy options that's a plus,all in all it's ok not my first choice not my last. read more

always consistently good. my favorite First Watch is in TriCounty because of the diversity and friendly staff there. newly remodeled to be more country and "natural " - either format worked for me but a nice refresh portions are moderate which is probably good. seasonal items such squash soup are often good. my favorites are their potatoes, skillets, quinoa power Bowles, and multi-grain bread. Coffee is a little too bitter for me Union Center has been growing so nice area to visit. close to the I75 interstate makes getting here convenient can get busy during weekends- try using the no wait app to get in line before you arrive read more

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I love this place a lot. Food, service, inside, atmosphere. Should go now;) read more

The service and food here are both absolutely amazing! If you are in the area and looking for a great breakfast I would highly recommend coming here. read more

Fun place. Yes it's another "breakfast & lunch " place but a good dependable place. Food was very good. Try the French Toast. Thumbs up! Menu was just off the beaten path to make it non-typical. Fun items, you staple choices you would figure on, and items with just enough twist to grab your attention. Service was top notch. Also noted how clean everything was. In from out of town and will be back for sure. Locals should love it. read more

SO GOOD. EAT ALL THE THINGS! I haven't ordered anything I didn't love. We make Million Dollar Bacon at home every Sunday now because of this place. Make sure you order the Kale Tonic to drink (especially if you have a hang over lol), and if you're looking for something healthy for food, get the tri-athlete: egg whites, tomatoes, chillies, onions, mushrooms, and a side of fresh fruit. Their bread is also delicious, I always have a slice with preserves!! read more

This is the second time at this particular First Watch restaurant. The food was good, but we were being pressured to hurry up and leave. True, there were folks waiting, but my wife was still chewing on a bite of pancake when the waitress actually asked if she could take away her plate (with a lot of pancake still on it). I may give them another chance, but it will be a while. As far as the food, I had the Acapulco omelet. If you like spicy, this is a great choice. My wife had the blueberry pancakes. She said they were quite good as well -- I'll take her word for it. I did like the fact that they left a carafe of coffee at the table, as I'm a heavy coffee drinker. read more

My dad and I needed a quality option for breakfast that was near our hotel in Fairfield before we made the trip back to Central Indiana. First Watch definitely hit the spot and left us impressed overall. The coffee is solid, the menu options are wide-ranging, and the atmosphere is clean and inviting. The first impression of the service was a bit lacking, but we would most definitely return and recommend this place. read more

First watch is my favorite restaurant around. My boyfriend and I go nearly every weekend. The staff is so great. They're quick and kind and very attentive. They have a great menu. Avocado toast is my favorite it's a must! read more

I recently went to First Watch, and noted all of the changes this location made in less than a year. It looks beautiful now. I ALWAYS order the Sunrise Yogurt Parfait-- filling with fruit and hearty granola. Plus, their juices are the bomb. However, their French toast is subpar (I tried my boyfriend's) and that makes me upset because I love me a mean French toast (hence the four stars). read more

Packed when we arrived and packed when we left. This Ohio farmed themed restaurant is right off I 75. You will need the wait time to review the extensive menu. We ordered the roast beef and Havarti sandwich, tomato basil soup and Cobb salad. When was the last time you saw Havarti cheese and arugula on a sandwich? The sandwich is served with horseradish and grilled. The Cobb salad had fresh, crisp greens, chopped hard cooked egg, bacon, turkey, tomato, blue cheese and avocado with ranch dressing. Staff was friendly and service was fast. We enjoyed everything we tasted and would highly recommend this cafe. read more

First Watch - Cast iron skillets, galvanized steel, and hardwood flooring are a start. - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

Healthy, delicious, plus great service- an ideal breakfast. I enjoyed the Harvest Hash. Impressed with the open kitchen, the transparency adds to the impressive quality of First Watch! read more

First Watch - American Near Me - West Chester, Ohio

I've loved First Watch for years. Usually they are forward thinking and very helpful to those of us with food allergies which is why I'm giving them two stars instead of one. Today the West Chester location did not deliver the high quality food and safety I'm used to. We placed an online order. In the special instructions I put "no toast because I'm gluten free." My fiancé did the pick up. He returned home and I asked where my meal was because the one that looked like mine was completely covered with a piece of toast. I called. They told me it was gluten free toast. They thought "no toast" meant I wanted gluten free toast. Um, no. It meant no toast. Then the manager (the person who answered asked me to talk to a manager) told me their GF toast goes in the same toaster as regular bread. I ate the side of potatoes I ordered (packaged without toast) and they were ice cold. I've never been so disappointed in First Watch. read more

Simply outstanding! The staff and the food are what make this diner worth coming to. I was looking for a place to have breakfast and First Watch didn't disappoint. Now I think I'll plan a trip to Cincinnati... I feel a desire for First Watch breakfast coming on... read more

I've been for breakfast a few times, and each time the food and service was excellent. Usually busy, but well worth the 15 min wait. Missing 5th star because million dollar bacon was drenched in syrup vs the advertised drizzle. read more

I had an omelet made with egg whites with lots of meat, cheese, and some veggies. Instead of potatoes, I had fruit so I'm feeling healthy. The breakfast was tasty. read more

Very busy Sunday morning here and the staff is doing a great job. The waitress gave me some honest advice about a meal I was considering - not the typical response of 'everything here is really good'. read more

Blissfully bland. You can't ever be mad at a nice, clean breakfast joint. First Watch is no exception in this regard. They've got multiple locations in good places and you can expect a good product. In fact, there is definitely something to be said about their consistency. I went pretty vanilla with the omelet that I requested. The pancakes were a good size and fluffy as-they-could-be. The service was fine and the food came pretty quickly. Normally, this is great. But for a breakfast experience, I don't know... maybe I'm asking for too much. I wasn't wowed (should I have been in the first place?) and I wasn't blown away either. I satiated. It was a nice breakfast. It's good for what you want, just not enough to make me a fan for any reason. But I could see it be fan-worthy if you're a fanatic for breakfast food. read more

Love the complimentary coffee while you wait. Also a nice touch, giving out a small bag of coffee to the dads on father's day. All our breakfast entrees were great, with me especially enjoying my crepeegg dish. It was so good that I couldn't stop eating the massive portion served to me. Make sure you also order a pancake or two. They are huge! read more

My husband loves to eat out, me not so much. I would rather eat at home where it's cheaper and I can see & know how my food is prepared. First Watch is one of the alternatives to eating at home I enjoy. A tradition with our out of town friends and family, I love everything about it. Reasonable pricing and wonderful food. For breakfast, lunch, and brunch; and healthy options. Sign up for the email, and get a free entree on your birthday. read more

Love this place so much! Friendly staff, FRESH/delicious food, etc. and their coffee is great, too! I totally recommend the French toast, bacon and home fries. Scrummy af. read more

Stopped in based on reviews and we were so happy we did. They have an amazing breakfast and something for everyone. My wife and kids got the pancakes which were fantastic, I got the enchilada with the potatoes and it was one of the best things I have had in awhile. We will be back for sure!! read more

Outstanding breakfast. Had BLT Eggs Benedict and it was wonderful and a great twist on the classic. Wish we had this restaurant in Wisconsin