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    First Watch

    4.0 (187 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    FIRST WATCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Brenda T.

    Seriously, brunch spots are usually a safe bet for a delicious meal. Their new winter menu just dropped, and wow, it totally lived up to the hype! Everything we tried was so good, I'm already planning my next visit. It's definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something new to try. You won't be disappointed!

    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.

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    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.

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    Delicious and warm breakfast, attentive servers, and we received the food on time. Highly recommend this First Watch location.

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    9 years ago

    This is the best breakfast spot in worthington hands down! Great options for us veggie lovers out here! :)

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    9 years ago

    First Watch has delicious food and great options! There is something on their menu for everyone.

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    Great food for breakfast. Very unique! Order with an open mind and you won't be disappointed.

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    One of my favorite breakfast places in Columbus. Quick, great food and a lot of healthy options!

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    Fantastic. Great food. Great service. It doesn't get any better than this. Breakfast tacos are righteous.

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    Food is tasty as usual. Service is quick and friendly. Only down side is a lot of ambient noise.

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    Joya’s

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    4.7(251 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Kept hearing great things about this place, and it doesn't seem to be just hype. But the limited…read morehours and location kept me away- it's just not handy for me. And when I did happen to be nearby it was always packed. Today I got there at 1030 on a weekday, and while it was half-full inside and out there was no line. Service was excellent start to finish, with several people checking on me at various points. I got the kathi roll and a milk tea. Came up pretty quick. The milk tea was good, fairly subtle, a good accompaniment to food and refreshing on a hot day. The kathi roll was outstanding. Smelled great, tasted great, looked great. Plenty for me at lunch. A nice blend of flavors and textures; I looked forward to each bite, and each was a little different. Meat, onions, sauce, and more. Yum! Wrapped nicely and, though a bit soft towards the end, not messy. There are a lot of other things I want to try. Price is reasonable for the quantity and quality. Atmosphere is great, inside and out. One minor complaint: the bar stools aren't comfy, and could use a foot rest along the bar. There's one on the stool itself but it's awkward; I just used the empty stool next to me to rest a foot. There are several tables inside and out, lots of light, and nice decor. Street parking was a little busy, again late morning on a weekday- fairly typical for Worthington. I found a spot in front of the church, and there are city lots nearby. Somehow in a cell service deadzone for me, but CoHatch is right next door and has wifi... Oh, and the order numbers are Uno cards, kinda fun. A good experience all around, and I'll be back.

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    Inside & cooler w/ beers, etc

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    Bobby's breakfast sandwich

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    4.6(58 reviews)
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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.

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    Marib Coffee - Interior -- lots of seating

    Interior -- lots of seating

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    Strawberry cheesecake

    Marib Coffee - Additional seating area. Private room in the back corner for private meetings.

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    Additional seating area. Private room in the back corner for private meetings.

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    4.0(67 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    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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    Kitty Bubble Cafe & Bar - 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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    Kitty Bubble Cafe & Bar - Taro and strawberry macarons

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    Taro and strawberry macarons

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    4.5(21 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    Cute coffee shop in the heart of uptown. It's a small-ish space that can get tight during peak…read morehours, but service has always been fast in my experience. Standard coffee shop offerings at market-appropriate prices. Their cold brew is delicious, one of the best I've had in the area. Vibe is more of a grab-and-go or quick hang than it is a work/study spot. I don't think they offer Wi-Fi. Convenient to Otterbein (~5-10 min walk), not far from parking areas. Street parking also usually not too hard to find.

    After reading that this café uses house-made strawberry jam in their matcha, I had to try it. To no…read moresurprise, it was delicious and fresh! I also ordered the egg sandwich and breakfast cookie, which was the perfect amount of food (especially if you share the cookie). I sometimes feel like breakfast sandwiches can be heavy and rather greasy, but this one was quite light! The maple sauce added a nice touch of sweetness too. I believe their breakfast cookie is a best seller and I can see why. Chocolate chips and dried cherries?? Scrumptious and soft! I like the small and minimalist feel of their interior. It feels more hometown instead of a chain. Even with only a few people working, they kept the orders coming at a great speed. I was happy to get my food within minutes. I eyed the cinnamon roll pretty hard, so I look forward to trying that next!

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    Back room Seating

    Begin - A beautiful selection of pour overs from international and local roasters.

    A beautiful selection of pour overs from international and local roasters.

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