First Watch

This was my first time at First Watch. I've resisted stopping here for years because, as a general rule, I only eat at chain restaurants as a last resort. Let's start with the good. The service was very good and the staff were friendly. The restaurant seemed to be very clean and kept in good shape. I ordered a BLT Eggs Benedict, which is what you'd expect, plus avocado and spinach. It was one of the best Eggs Benedict that I've ever had in my entire life, second only to the Borderline Cafe on Detroit Ave in Cleveland, OH. Their lunch menu is sadly very lackluster. My daughter's turkey sandwich looked like something I made at home on a day I was too rushed to cook. She rated it as "just ok." Like all corporate chains, the ambiance is fake and cheesy. There is a giant wall of cast iron pans and shelves of spices meant to look like a home kitchen. Neither the spices nor the pans are ever used; it's all for show. I will always go to locally owned places first, but as far as corporate chain

this is a very solid brunch spot! for people that don't do brunch, they have lunch options available. only reason I knocked 1 star off was because I got the first watch version of a you-pick-two and it was like $4 cheaper than getting the full bowl of soup and full salad, but the quantities were much smaller. Next time I'll pay the additional $4 and I would recommend this to others as well. I have had First Watch several times and whatever I order is always delicious. If you're thinking about going, the million dollar bacon is a MUST!!!

Today me and my parents from Canada came to First Watch for brekfest with my aunt. During our experience it was one of the best breakfasts spots I've had in a while. Adding to this Sarah (hope spelt right) was an amazing attentive server who clearly enjoys what she does. Thanka for your service and amazing food. Not to mention the food was bomb diggity.