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    First Watch

    3.6 (222 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Scramble Bowl
    Tierani T.

    I love love love how the ambience in this restaurant is so welcoming. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and they at us in a booth. I ordered the cookie latte and also the regular breakfast which was fantastic. The bacon was so crispy and probably the best part aside from the coffee. I would probably go back again in less than a week.

    Raspberry Ricotta French Toast (Million Dollar Bacon in background)
    Susie G.

    I have been to and enjoyed First Watch restaurants in other cities but had yet to visit the one in W-S, mainly because I heard they were always very busy. However, I was craving something crunchy today and decided it was time. After all, there's a reason they're always busy, right? I was looking at their website and noticed that you can add yourself to the waitlist from the website. Love that. The website was a little hard to use as when doing location search using Nearby or zip code, it told me there were none nearby. The W-S location did come up when I searched using the city name. Then the map kept coming up when I tried to navigate to the location website. Finally the location came up and it was very helpful to select the option to get on the waitlist. It gives you a real time estimate of the actual wait. This was helpful in deciding when to jump on the waitlist. When we arrived, we were seated immediately! Our server, Ariana, was very friendly and bubbly. She got us started with coffee right away and we also ordered the sangria pitcher. My husband ordered the smoked salmon Benedict and I ordered the Raspberry Ricotta French Toast and a side of the Million Dollar Bacon. Mr. Susan loved the Benedict, particularly the fresh greens on top. He had never had the Million Dollar Bacon (baked with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and drizzled with maple syrup) and was appropriately wowed. My Raspberry Ricotta French Toast was a work of art. I had imagined that it would be "stuffed" with the lemon ricotta so I was a bit confused that there was no "filling," afterwards I checked the menu online and realized that what I mistook for whipped butter atop the creation was actually the whipped lemon ricotta cream. Good to know. The raspberry puree was delicious and fresh raspberries a nice touch. The sangria I wouldn't order again, it wasn't "bad," but it didn't really have any "bite" or "oomph" to it and was more like drinking punch. Overall a very pleasant experience and I saw several menu items I'd like to try on future return visits!

    Ray G.

    What a delicious brunch!!! The service and the food are excellent. Highly recommend getting on the waitlist via their website. My wife did this and we were able to be seated right away. I had the eggs Benedict with Smoke Salmon...outstanding!! The million dollar bacon was essentially desert! You can pay your check via barcode and Apple Pay is accepted.

    Eggs Benedict
    Fred B.

    This was my first visit to this location, and the entire setup is so much better than that cloistered mess in Clemmons! I went with Eggs Benedict with Salmon and the Million $ Bacon. I've had smoked salmon Eggs Benedict a number of times, most often at Print Works Bistro in Greensboro, one of the premier restaurants in the Triad serving contemporary American cuisine, with the occasional European twist! The dish here was quite nice. I was a bit concerned about how the eggs would be cooked since a handful of reviews had complained that the eggs were over cooked. But the eggs were nicely poached with a runny yolk, perfect! The bacon was also very nice, great texture and the sweetness was great. This was a much nicer experience than the one I had at the Clemmons location.

    French Toast
    Gracie G.

    I was pleasantly surprised by first watch. With it being a chain brunch spot I wasn't expecting too much, but it was very tasty, the server was super helpful. He suggested I tried the iced coffee, ensuring I'd love it, sure enough I did! Fun spot to try with friends!

    The dining area.
    Emma N.

    The hardest thing about eating at first watch is deciding if you want breakfast or lunch. And then you have to decide which thing on the amazing menu you want. Everyone decided to enjoy a late breakfast today and I probably will be full until dinner. The eggs were great. The waffle was great. The pancake was great. And the potatoes were delicious. The wait time is always a little long but they have a text message that let's you know your place. I also found out today they have more parking behind the restaurant. The servers are kind and efficient with a counter cashier for checking out. The tables are a little close together so I wouldn't recommend for any deeply private conversations. But it does feel like eating breakfast in your grandma's farm kitchen.

    Roma and Joseph

    Food was great atmosphere was wonderful but our waitress Jasmine was a true blessing she has such a delightful person and a great server we will be back and sit in her section

    Chickychanga
    Kelsey R.

    This is one of those highly consistent places you know you will always have a delicious meal. Every time I have visited, my food has been top tier and fresh. On today's visit, I enjoyed a delicious Chickychanga (forgive me spelling here) which is basically a breakfast chimichanga. It is AMAZING. The cheese sauce mixed with their blend of seasonings is delicious. The side of potatoes were warm and deliciously seasoned as well. As I had a kid free morning, I also enjoyed a mimosa. They bring your own mini bottle of champagne to pour which feels very fancy dancy for my mom's morning out! Service is quick, polite and efficient. The restaurant is clean and has a fresh feel to it. Highly recommend!

    Covered free parking
    Terri W.

    What's there to say about First Watch Winston? Plenty. Great atmosphere, lots of shaded/covered parking in the back, excellent service (I'm looking at you Anleigh) and the food is the brightest star in their crown. The iced coffee has a wonderfully strong coffee flavor, that was sweetened and full of cream for the PERFECT blend and only $3.99! I had the Shishito Brisket Hash with 2 over medium eggs on top. The brisket was tender and well seasoned. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, my eggs were perfect. That roasted garlic aioli? Chef's smooch! My friend had the recommended Market Hash and loved it. Her eggs were the perfect over easy that she requested. The menu is extensive and I've made a list of everything I want to try so I will definitely be back. More good news: I just looked at my receipt. This is the only place I know of that doesn't charge a fee to use a credit card! Kudos to First Watch!

    Socal Breakfast Hash
    Madison R.

    Incredible food + massive portions! The SoCal was delicious. The staff is friendly and the environment is a large space with outdoor seating! The only thing we didn't like- our waitress acted like coffee was included, and it ended up being $4 a cup. Our fault because we should have asked, but she poured our cups as she poured water.

    Marie O.

    I came here with my son for breakfast yesterday. I ordered the avocado toast and scrambled eggs. I told them I'm having some issues with salt and if I could have it cooked and prepped with low salt? And they did, which I really appreciated. My avo toast was delicious! My son got the chorizo omelette and really enjoyed it. Wonderful service and clean restaurant.

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    2 years ago

    Same kind of food you would get at a diner for double the price. Service is ok. Busy on weekends.

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    Coffee tasted like it contained chemicals. Food cold and salty. Acoustics terrible. Very noisy. Kale tonic is good.

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    4.1(90 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    First Watch in Clemmons will ALWAYS be one of my favorite places to stop in for breakfast. The food…read moreis always so good and so fresh. I ordered the Bacado Omelet with a side of the Million dollar potatoes and toast paired with a purple haze to drink. However, I left a 3 start review because the service was not very good at all the day me and my friend visited here the restaurant was not very busy at all and there seemed to be a lot of staff working that day so there really was no excuse. Our waitress did not check on us one single time after giving us our food.

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    First Watch - Million dollar bacon was worth the $5 if you're into sweet and peppery bacon

    Million dollar bacon was worth the $5 if you're into sweet and peppery bacon

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