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    First Watch

    4.0 (186 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cinnamon Chip Pancake Breakfast
    Keenan T.

    The clean spacious First Watch location opens before the main mall and the attentive marvelous staff were quick to get us to a table. We thoroughly enjoyed fluffy cinnamon filled pancakes and bacon loaded creamy Parmesan hash. The food was absolutely amazing to the point of cleaning both plates.

    Chickichanga = delish
    Eve R.

    I met some family for a celebration breakfast the other day and could not have been happier with our visit. From the minute we stepped in, everyone was welcoming and friendly. Our server Julia was outstanding. She treated us like old friends and made my day feel even more special. I was graduating ugh my Masters degree and when she found out, she had the staff sign a handmade card for me with well wishes and congrats. That kind of care is SO special!! Food was outstanding - how did I sleep on those skillets?! Def a new favorite. The special juice blends are worth it too. Really refreshing. Love this space. It's cozy and never crazy loud even when it's busy. This is my favorite location by far.

    Quinoa bowl
    Barb H.

    Good service and I loved my food. My dining partner also liked hers. I ordered the quinoa bowl b/c it had a reasonable number of calories, was "real" food and looked filling. It turned out to be delicious - much better than I expected from the list of ingredients.

    Short rib hash
    Hannah B.

    Came here for breakfast. Overall a good experience. I got the avocado toast. We also had the healthy turkey. I was very happy with our food. Our waitress was attentive. The table was not clean when we first sat down and they had to clean it again. I really like their menu. Many options to chose from!! Update- I've eaten here a few times since and the tables have been clean!

    Ham & Gruyere and vegetable soup.
    Chris H.

    This is always a solid choice for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Service was slow today but our server was working hard with the tables she had, not her fault. Pancakes are very good. The salted caramel donut balls on the seasonal menu were amazing, 10 out of 10. I had the million dollar breakfast sandwich and it was good but I thought the hot honey would be spicy and sweet and it was just sweet which was a turnoff for me. It was still good but I wouldn't get it again or I'd ask for no honey and maybe I misread the Dave's honey part. Turkey sausage was fine that my son had, he loved it and I thought it was fine for turkey sausage. We will go back for sure.

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    Sandy W.

    Today was a much better experience than the last time we were there. Got seated right away and the server promptly came over. I ordered the avocado toast with lump crabmeat and pickled red onions and two eggs. It was delicious and took half home for breakfast the next day.

    Hacienda Hash
    Melitta S.

    We came during Farmers Market so it was busy but the waitlist option proved efficient. We got the special Hacienda Hash which I highly recommend! A flavorful bowl of chorizo,eggs, potatoes and avocado. Service was ok not like other locations but again it was an extremely busy day.

    Jeremy B.

    Great location and a very clean atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. The food was excellent with great portions. Our favorite was the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits!

    Avocado toast
    Leah R.

    Always a good choice for breakfast! I had avocado toast. The bread was so thick but Saturday and soft; very good! There was so much avocado on top, most have been 2, maybe 3 avocados worth lol! I do wish it had tomatoes as it was missing something. My mom had the French toast and said it was her go to, and my sister thought she would have leftover omelette and did not! My niece finished her bacon, which doesn't sound impressive but believe me, it is. The coffee kept coming and service was great.

    Kyle P.

    Have not been to the First Watch in Wortington in a while. My friend who had only been to the one in Kingsdale, enjoyed herself. I got the Works Omelet without Sour Cream and never disappointed with it, I got the toast with jelly and potatoes that sticks into you and washed down with Diet Coke and water. She got the Eggs Benedict, but requested regular Bacon instead of Canadian Bacon and loved the coffee with her meal. The server was excellent and got our drinks to go after we both ate. I enjoy going to First Watch in Wortington, but will still go to other First Watch locations when needed. Thank you so much.

    Breakfast chicken Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
    A M.

    First watch is always my go to place in Columbus fir breakfast whenever I visit the food is always great I always get the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon which I would definitely recommend 10/10. Service is always good, And yesterday it was even better than any other time I went there in the past our waitress went above and beyond with a smile on her face the whole time. I would definitely recommend this branch of u are in the area but u need to reserve a table before hand because they always have a long wait so download their app and reserve ur place in line before u get there.

    Market Hash!
    Valentyn R.

    I already reviewed First Watch awhile back. I still consistently come to First Watch at least once every few months. Their delicious and unique breakfast & lunch choices are really hard to find anywhere else. I come in here craving a Havarti Sandwich, but I always end up trying something else that catches my eye. This weekend I had their Market Hash which consists of two eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. It comes with whole grain artisan toast. This may be my new go-to! Additionally, to make things even better. They serve alcohol now! Not like beer or anything, but a small option of about 4 cocktails. I tried the Morning Glory and the Coconut Rum drink (I can't remember the name sadly, that was my favorite).

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    Menu did not have a lot of variety and was not worth the money. Service was generally quick. Ambiance was good.

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    Truly excellent food and service. I loved the Watermelon Pineapple fruit drink. I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

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    I am a big fan of this place. Food is great service is great. They focus on what they do well. Family oriented. Most customers are regulars.

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    Great service. Breakfast variety of tasty options. Lunch salads and sandwiches are large portions.

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    Would be 5 stars but you can usually smell their bathrooms from the restaurant - think sitting over a hole in the ground

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    Dropped by on a whim during a work trip in Columbus and must say that I was pleasantly surprised…read more I've tried a few different Yemeni coffee joints - Haraz, Qamariya, Shibam but this place clearly holds its own. The interior is well decorated and gives off very relaxing vibes. I was surprised to find it decently packed during a Wednesday afternoon. I picked up the pistachio latte and found it a tad on the sweeter side but the beans had the right roast to it. The latte was smooth and velvety. Noticed a decent variety of delicacies but left those for another day. The attendees were friendly and the place is kept sparkling clean. I now know my go-to coffee spot the next time I'm here.

    So I had the opportunity to meet a local peer of mine at this coffeehouse last Thursday…read more Admittedly, it was my first time and they've been open almost a year next month. I cannot rave about this place enough! In no particular order, but as topics come to mind: The establishment is spotless. The staff is second to none and completely top-notch from the time that you walk in where you get smiles upon entry and including placing your order at the counter. Both with smiles. Wow! The ordering process is seamless. The menu is clear. Not worky. Their pastries and snacks that they have displayed are absolutely stunning. An amazing amount of seating tables for communities or single set up spaces if you want to crank some out privately. The ladies restroom again, like the front of the establishment was spotless. The decor in the establishment is absolutely incredible. Very inviting not screaming white like you're at the dentist office but calm and peaceful. My sugar-free vanilla latte was absolutely amazing. To my understanding that is the only sugar-free syrup still they had it. I was on it. The connection I had at the counter was awesome. Asked me if this was my first time shared some background information about the coffee shop just incredible. Their efficiency is spot on you get a little red light flashy alarm that you take back to your table with you and when it buzzes your coffee's ready. I love that no screaming no loud shouts across the room. It's absolutely classy. I get it now. I was blowing up my husband's phone while I was waiting for my coffee and my girlfriend to arrive sharing pictures and can't wait to return. Marib crushes it.

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    Interior -- lots of seating
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    What a cute cafe! There's not a lot of parking in the lot but there are other spots. There's a…read moredecent amount of seating inside on the cafe side. The cafe is so cute, so pretty, and comfortable. To see the cats, you do need to buy a time slot either through a reservation or if you're lucky, an available walk in time. The boba I got was pretty good and I would come back to hang out with the cats. They also have little cat themed snacks you can purchase! I think it's so fun to see them play and hang out with them. I really enjoyed the option to hang out on the cafe side without booking a cat side ticket. They also have merchandise you can purchase that help go towards taking care of the cats. Their little store is super cute and has a lot of cool cat themed items. And you're supporting the cafe with your purchases! Staff was very nice and patient. They were good about cycling the appointments through and helping everyone. I recommend for a casual hang out, cute cats, yummy drinks, a sweet treat, small groups, and just a fun experience!

    Make a reservation in advance! I see a lot of reviews that have reservation woes, but that's…read moresomething to expect from most cat cafes. This place is lovely! They're very nice and very protective of the cats' safety. The experience and the food/drink is very worth the price. I visit Columbus about three times a year, and I visit Kitty Bubble during at least one of those trips.

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    Inside, the kitties for adoption are in the room to the left you can peek thru the bubbly walls :)
    Inside, the kitties for adoption are in the room to the left you can peek thru the bubbly walls :)
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    We went here with friends on a Saturday afternoon while we were doing a Columbus food crawl. The…read moreplace was surprisingly busy for an afternoon. I wasn't expecting that. There were only a few spots available to sit so my husband went and found us a table while we ordered. He also found a deck of Giant Uno cards that ended up being the source of many laughs while we enjoyed our coffee there. He had the Turkish coffee. I had the Jabani and a piece of caramel milk cake. I had a couple of bites of the cake and it was fantastic! Love that as you put your fork into the milk just oozed out. The rest I took home to enjoy later. The coffee was good. Very hot. I love that it stays hot the whole time you're there and not just for 5 minutes like most places. We bought a bag of beans to take home. Can't wait to use those. The place is absolutely beautiful and the restroom is something to see. Plenty of photo ops. Take some time and stop in to enjoy this place. We'll definitely be back when in the area again.

    I stopped by Matari in the evening to get some work done. I appreciate that it's a coffee shop with…read morelate hours (open until 10:00pm). The cafe was quite busy with a small crowd watching the World Cup. Still, there was a small section at the front of the cafe that was quiet and perfect to work. I tried the traditional Yemeni coffee since it was my first visit. The clerk recommended this as what they are known for. It did not disappoint! I like my coffee drinks a bit more on the bitter side so I will order it 1/2 sweet in the future. The cafe itself is beautiful, bright, clean and comfortable.

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