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    3.8 (256 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Yierou M.

    Still great food and great service but busier than ever! Would definitely recommend downloading their app and get on the waitlist way ahead of time! I got on the waitlist at 10:30 and it was 50-80 mins at that time. We check-in at 11:15 and still waited another half hour. So plan ahead!

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    Michelle B.

    I really like First Watch. The food is tasty and fresh. The restaurant has a modern vibe unlike the usual breakfast places. I enjoy the omelets. The staff is friendly and attentive even though it's typically crowded. I prefer to go before they close. 4 Stars

    Bacado Omelet
    Danielle H.

    First Watch is consistent for mastering the breakfast/brunch cuisine. This location is popular on the weekends so expect a wait time. You can join the wait line online. Food & beverage recommendations: *Million dollar bacon *Honey Chipotle Chicken Hash (seasonal) *Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk

    Juice Bar Menu--my favorite is the Morning Meditation (with extra ginger)
    Gail B.

    This is one of my favorite breakfast and lunch spots in the U.S.A. I am sure a lot of people in NOVA have the same sentiment because the place is usually packed. I can't resist anything on the menu because everything is healthy and delicious, and all portions are huge. One morning, I ordered an avocado toast (without eggs) and a Morning Meditation Fresh Juice (with extra ginger). One afternoon, I ordered a Market Veggie Sandwich and a Cobb Salad. I devoured everything. McKenna was my waitress both times, and she did a fantastic job. She gave me some samples of all of the juices so I could see which ones I liked best. The Morning Meditation is my favorite because it has ginger. The place is also clean and inviting. Fortunately, I do not have to go back to NOVA to eat at a First Watch. Firstwatch.com reveals that they have no locations in the State of New York, but they have many in NJ. It is worth the drive across the Hudson River for me to dine one weekend at one of the NJ locations, and I will do so soon.

    Trifecta Two Multigrain Pancakes (carrot cake and pecan)
    Cassandra T.

    Great service, friendly staff. Casual atmosphere. Food was delicious (I only got one pic we all started devouring it!). Bro got Trifecta Two Multigrain Pancakes (carrot cake and pecan) - they are HUGE! Note: carrot cake pecan pancakes have raisins which we were surprised by, not everyone at table was a fan of that and ended up picking out. It also had some random almonds in it (not listed so not sure if accident - thankfully person that was allergic didn't try) I got the trifecta as well but with French toast vs pancakes and it was fantastic.

    Carne Asada Hash
    Klara C.

    They have a parking lot so parking didn't seem to be an issue. I know First Watch is notorious for being busy and popular. There isn't a reservation option and we came around 1:30 on a Saturday and only had about a 15 minute wait. We ordered the Blackberry Bramble Sangria pitcher to share. It was pretty good but a lot of ice. Got about 2 or so glasses each from it. We both ordered the Carne Asada Hash and I also ordered the Million Dollar Potatoes. The Hash was delicious, I do wish it came with more than two tortillas but everything else was good. I would definitely come back and try the other menu items and other drinks.

    Cozy spot near the action!
    Lynnette H.

    If you like g-f tomato-basil soup, get the bowl ! It is so delicious! Now, if you like details, read on. The sidewalks were cleared and safe on this Tuesday at noon. I received a warm welcome and was offered two options for my dining (bar or table). Hot tasty coffee was on the table promptly; it's neat you get a pitcher of it at your table! My waitress, Catalina, was knowledgeable about best choices for me as I have Celiac disease (no gluten). Before I could drink half a cup of coffee, my meal was delivered! They served the tasty Monterey Club on fair tasting whole grain g-f toast. It was PACKED with turkey, bacon and avocado along with the cheese and veggies. I admit I was hungry and had to force myself to slow down. That last spoonful of soup was the icing on my 'cake.' The check came-no extra charge for g-f bread. Now I can take it to the register when I'm ready. My first trip here was WAY back when they opened and it took a bit to get seated and so forth. I plan to get back sooner!

    Akua A.

    First watch is my go to for breakfast/brunch food. This is my first time visiting this location. I was home for thanksgiving and for Black Friday before we started shopping in the morning, we decided to go and have breakfast. The place was so crowded, we had to wait about 50mins to an hour to be seated. So many people were waiting as well. They took our number and we went to Best Buy right next to the restaurant to do some window shopping. They told us 30 mins, they will message us. We returned 45 mins later and asked when we will be seated. We waited about 10 more mins and got a seat. I waited because I really wanted my mom to try first watch food since it is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch place. Am glad we waited because she loved the food. We got the traditional and tri-fecta, grits and for drinks we did morning meditation and the pomegranate juice. We loved the fresh juice. It was a busy day there, we got our check quick because people were waiting for seats and I understand. Overall good experience, the place was clean, I like how it looked inside. I will go with my family again on a normal day.

    Eggs Benedict- original  Million dollar bacon  Farmhouse hash
    Nipun S.

    Brittany provided amazing service--she was so pleasant and accommodating. The food was pretty good, as expected. We ordered the original Eggs Benedict (6/10, though I wish I'd tried the salmon version), Million Dollar Bacon (10/10), and the Carrot and Pecan Pancake (9/10). My sister got the Farmhouse Hash, which was decent. This location was quite busy for a Friday morning. We joined the waitlist and were quoted a 30-40 minute wait, but our table was ready after about 20 minutes. The only downside was that they only give you two minutes to claim your table. I got a notification that our reservation had been canceled because we were five minutes away, but they were able to seat us quickly after that. Overall, it was a decent experience, but just be mindful of the wait times.

    French Toast & Bacon
    Dee W.

    I had brunch today at one of my favorite spots- First Watch in Woodbridge, VA. They were busy per usual. Our server was friendly and efficient. It took a little while for your orders, but everything was fresh, hot and delicious. There is always a laidback and chill vibe. If you like a good brunch spot check them out.

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    Armistead J.

    Came here for the first time with my family, we had a really good time, the food was very delicious and the service was excellent. The wait time could be quite a while depending on the day and time that you go and if it's not a holiday lol .

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    Amazing food! A must try for everyone! I purchased their hash skillet. Yum! And their juicing options are great too!

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    Food is always fresh,delicious and hot. Coffee is great, served hot while waiting. Servers are great and friendly.

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    Great service, nice atmosphere and lots of delicious breakfast/brunch/ lunch choices!

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