First Watch

Came here for brunch with some friends. Our server Tyrone was incredible and had so much knowledge on the menu and what best suited our needs. I had the chocolate chip pancake wi/ the million dollar potatoes and a side of bacon which was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the pancakes are huge! You really only need one. I recommend First Watch for a nice brunch with great prices. Give them a try, you won’t regret it.

This was my first time trying First Watch and it was pretty busy for a Sunday afternoon (to be expected). We were advised the wait would be around 30 to 40 minutes, but sat down inside and only waited about 5 to 10 minutes before we were called to be seated. Pictured below is the Bacado omelette with cheese grits and the Tri-fecta with cinnamon chip pancake and scrambled eggs. We were not expecting for the pancake to be so big, but everything was delicious. Highly worth a try if you've never been.

Obviously on Sunday brunch you can expect brunch places to be busy, but not only did we have to wait 30 minutes to be sat, we had to wait an hour for the food. An hour — with minimal communication! I don’t mind waiting an hour for a Michelin level restaurant…. But it’s first watch. The extent of the wait times was not communicated, and people were continually being sat despite the delays. Not only that, but when I addressed the issue with whom I believed was a manager, nothing was done. Our server was kind enough but she was aloof, and it seemed like she was avoiding the table for fear of having to address the fact we’ve been waiting an hour for food. Which, I understand, but come on. And the nerve to have a sign saying “if we brightened your morning”…. Yeah… right…. All in all, just be mindful of the fact that it’s poorly organized and don’t come hungry. The food was yummy, but not worth an hour’s wait. However, I should mention that I spoke with a manager at the end and I asked for some sort of compensation due to the situation, and she was able to comp one of our meals. It’s not a long term fix (especially if you have to do that for everyone), but it’s a start.

Aesthetically, this is the nicest location I've been to. There's an outdoor patio and seating, and it's very nice looking. I hate to report, but the service was very slow; they appeared to prioritize their mobile orders over their dine-in customers. We waited a full 35 minutes on an empty Tuesday morning. The waitress was pleasant, but she didn't check up on us a whole lot. The food took a while, and was JUST warm. I think the staff should pay attention a little closer to quality and less chuckling. I think the workplace should be pleasant for its workers, but they need to understand that work is most important. (I'm not referring to our waitress.)

I had a great time. Food was amazing. I ordered the frittata with potatoes so fulfilling I didn’t even finish all of it. My drink was a great choice. It was tequila. Can’t remember the name. My waitress was very nice.

We always search for a First Watch wherever state we are in and was so happy after we landed in Atlanta we saw there was one here ! We couldn't wait to freshen up and head over! The town itself is very posh ,hip and I love the parking garage available for free! We had a reservation but saw the open bar area so we sat there ( although we dont drink ( they do serve alcohol after 11 am. We were greeted by a friendly beautiful Black Queen with smiles and ready to serve us with our choice of beverages. She was one of the hardest working waitresses I saw in the whole place! Memorizing orders + drinks 🍸, so impressive. I nope the honey has stays on the menu ,vs a limited time! Its so filling and just the perfect portion . When my order the (honey Chipotle hash ,)came out wrong with bacon 🥓 and I didn't want bacon she made sure for them to get me a fresh plate ! I also loved the new friend we met who shared laughs with us! We had an amazing time and outside i met a new friend Lilly the dog 🐕 ❤️

We came straight from the airport because we heard such good things and the reviews were correct. I had the banana granola almond crunch pancake and the carrot cake pecan pancakes and they were so delicious. Our server Promise was so nice and attentive. Food and service were great!! 10/10 recommend.

1st visit. Will definitely return. Loved my dish ( some type of hash) Great atmosphere n service. The get in line feature is helpful.

First Watch is a health-minded restaurant with food that actually tastes good. A friend and I went there for brunch. Everything was fresh and made to order. The portion sizes were more than enough, and the prices were reasonable. The atmosphere was bright and cheery with a patio and a small bar. We decided to sit at the bar because it was busy, and the bar is first come, first served. The staff was friendly and very attentive. If you are on your health kick or are just a healthy eater in general, then go try out First Watch.

I love First Watch! For chain breakfast spot, this one really can hang with the best of them. There are options for any diet. I like the skillet hash. Omlettes, avocado toast and juices are good too. My favorite thing might be the lemon ricotta pancakes. Fluffy, but with a crisp edge - delicious! I also love that they have many non-pork breakfast meat options. Great service. They also have WiFi. I have worked for a little while after breakfast here on a couple of occasions. Parking is free on the lot behind the restaurant or on the Publix garage. Overall: Great breakfast spot in my favorite community in Atlanta!

Pickup order midday Tuesday Not ready on time (for a salad) Missing dressing on the side Old greens & dont bother with bread Come for space, large menu and affordable prices Large space, attentive servers & host at the time we came in for pickup

Hello Atlanta, today was the perfect sunny day to visit First Watch for the first time. Food: good I ate with my daughter and went with the pick two lunch option and a side to save money. She had the ham & Gruyère sandwich and half the bacon side. I had a mixed greens salad with pecans and the accompanying extras that commonly come with this salad. No complaints. I assume they are a consistent breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant with great customer service. Service: again great! Ambiance: nice That's all folks

Came here with a friend. Free parking available. Definitely not my favorite location. Server was nice. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes and bacon. Took awhile for the bacon to come to the table and the pancakes weren't all the way done. Probably won't return to this location.

Everything about this experienced was outstanding! We entered and were greeted by "Sage"! Early, beautiful morning so we asked to dine outside. What a coool location! People walking their dogs, riding bikes, enjoying life. We dine at First Watch different locations often and have never been disappointed. The meal was delicious and the outside started to fill up. The positive energy was palpable! Two thumbs way, way up!

This First Watch pretty consistently delivers a quality experience. We had a large group--10 people. Our server was excellent. She didn't miss a beat! And even though I only photographed a portion of the food and drinks our table ordered, everything was delicious and plated nicely. We will continue to frequent this location when First Watch is our destination!

You can never go wrong with First Watch for breakfast! I visited prior to attending a summit on an early Monday morning. They open bight and early at 7 am. The restaurant offers both inside and outside dining options. The lemon ricotta pancakes were fluffy and zesty tasting. The million dollar potatoes were a winner! I could just eat an entire plate of them. The purple haze is such a refreshing beverage to chase down your meal. Parking options include free street parking, dedicated parking lot directly behind the restaurant, and parking garage across the street. Sarah was super sweet.

Today was quite disappointing for one of my favorite breakfast spots. I hardly ever deviate from my usual breakfast order (Trifecta: over-easy eggs, blueberry pancake, and pork sausage or bacon). I received a disgustingly pathetic meal. The sausage was hard, dry, and tasted burnt. The pancake was dry enough to compare to cornbread or a ho-cake. The blueberries were so dry/burnt that they looked like chocolate chips giving a burnt taste the same as the edges of the pancake. I was dumbfounded by the fact that the waitress looked at this plating and didn't give it back to the cook and say, "I'm not taking that out to my customer". I didn't say anything because I only give reviews for greatness or disaster. I'm sure there's a previously great review from me that can be found here on Yelp or Google. A bad day is inevitable. Let's hope that's all THIS was!

This place is trash I went for a pick up order and they could not be bothered and I waited for 30 mins and had to cancel my order just garbage service and it wasn't even a lot of people in there. Please don't waste your time.

Live in neighborhood. Second time going in two years. And just as bad. Food took almost an hour to arrive, server didn't ask if the food or meal was ok (prob bc they now its not), chicken sausage patties were cold, so at least our dog could eat the cold meat. Pancake barely warm, and the potatoes with the breakfast sandwich were about 10 mins away from being fully cooked. It's pretty terrible. Go to homegrown. We both are currently sitting home with upset nauseous stomaches. The thought of vomiting is more appetizing than the food that was served.

Oh First Watch - how the mighty have fallen! I've been to various First Watch 5+ times, but lately haven't ventured back as there are so many brunch places to try in Atlanta. I had a BOGO coupon sent to me so I came by with a friend! First Watch can be busy on the weekends for brunch, so pro-strat is to definitely add yourself to the waitlist prior to heading over to reduce wait time once you're there. There is free parking in the deck nearby as well as street parking. It was pretty busy in the area because it was a weekend, but had no issues finding parking. We waited only 5 mins once we were inside, but others were being quoted a 30 mins wait time if you're walking in! First Watch definitely looked a tad understaffed and the restaurant was like unbearably warm. Lots of natural light, but it felt like the AC wasn't even on! We waited maybe 10 mins after being seated before a server came by and we just ordered and asked for waters all at the same time because of the amount of time that has passed. We ordered the smoked salmon benedict, million dollar harvest hash, and two honey caramel crunch iced coffees. We actually got our coffees before we got our waters. I'll start with I do love a sweeter coffee and I do enjoy a nice coffee, but this drink was really drinking caramel milk. In a lot of 'honey' drinks, you can barely taste the honey but the honey was strong with this one! It was really so sweet and there was not a single bit of coffee in this I bet. The food came out very slow. Waited maybe 30 mins? I took the picture of the smoked salmon benedict as soon as the server set it down and literally it does not look unappetizing. I've ordered this dish before at another First Watch and it wasn't served like this. We waited so long already so I just dealt with it. The eggs weren't poached and the eggs are literally in shambles. The potatoes were the saving grace and I always love me some FW potatoes. My friend enjoyed her scramble and was stuffed by the end of the meal. I'm glad I had a BOGO coupon, because no way I would pay full price for the meal I had here. Even with the coupon, it was tough to justify after this experience. I won't be coming back to First Watch at this location anytime soon.

The food was great as always for especially for a chain restaurant. The portions are huge so plan accordingly. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and i could not finish them. The service was great and the restaurant was clean.

It's a Chain! So by that I don't walk in with massive expectations. Maybe it's just me but I expect it to be consistent and predictable- not a bad thing just a realistic thing. We had a large group on a Saturday- 9 people and a little one. They said 45 minutes but we were sat in about 30 minutes. We ordered quickly and our server was so accommodating and helpful. Food was brought out in reasonable time and she was able to get all of needs meet. The standout was the pancake - large and tasty. Also, the Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk was a winning brunch cocktail. All and all a good experience, good service, and adequate food. I'll be back since I know what I'll get!

This was an amazing breakfast spot! There are so many solid options to choose from that it was so hard to pick which to try. The banana pancakes were fresh and delicious. I love that it was served with a warm bottle of maple syrup. Never had that kind of service before. The crunchy granola bits were a great mix of texture. The Al pastor tacos were delicious and flavorful. My only complain is that there was too much potatoes and not enough meat. The eggs were soft and fluffy. I would definitely come back again. It is affordable for a breakfast spot.

Great food and service each time I visit location. Awesome place for breakfast and lunch.

I ordered French Toast. Received buttered toast. No egg detected and it had not been dipped in anything Last visit for me

I came here with some friends for brunch. We were seated within 10 minutes on a Sunday morning for a table of 6 which was great! The ambiance was as expected for a Sunday brunch. I ordered the cheese grits, lemon ricotta pancakes, and the purple haze. Everything was good! What really stood out to me was the purple haze! It was aesthetically pretty in the glass and tasted delicious! The butterfly pea flower tea and lavender was to die for!

I enjoyed brunch at first watch I went on Christmas Eve. It was a 30 minute wait. The food did take a while to come out after we ordered but I give them a pass on the because it was Christmas Eve. I love their fresh juices and special menu because it constantly changing. I got the chocolate chip pancake which I loved and I got the steak and bacon burrito as one of their specials. The burrito was good but the meat could have been more seasoned. My friend got the chickichanga which was just okay to me. The million dollar bacon was good but that is for everywhere to me. If you sign up for their email list than you get a BOGO coupon the month of your birthday. All and all I would come back again, nice brunch spot with a simple menu. Also plenty of parking in the parking garage.

Food came out hot and fast, server is sweet and speedy! It's a cute spacious restaurant. My meal was a hit...oh yea the parking sucks!

HereI'm sitting in this restaurant and have been waiting for over 60 minutes. It's frustrating to see so many open tables--seven, to be exact--while a large crowd waits to be seated. The hostess team seems overwhelmed and unprepared for the job. No matter how good of an idea it might seem, I'd recommend avoiding this place.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our recent experience here was disappointing enough that it warrants a warning to others. From the moment we walked in, it was clear that customer service is not a priority here. Despite having a reservation, we waited nearly 30 minutes just to be seated and that was after standing awkwardly at the host stand with no acknowledgment from the staff. Several employees walked by without so much as a glance or greeting. Once seated, things didn't improve. We sat at our table for over 20 minutes before anyone came by to offer water or take our drink order. There was no sense of urgency or even basic attentiveness. What really pushed this from a bad experience to an infuriating one was our attempt to speak with a manager. After politely asking twice, we were told the manager was "busy in the back" and couldn't come out. No follow-up, no apology, just a flat out refusal. I've worked in hospitality, and I know how tough the industry can be, but the lack of accountability and unwillingness to engage with customers is inexcusable. To be fair, the food was decent, but nothing special and certainly not worth putting up with the neglect and rudeness. In a city with so many great dining options, there's simply no reason to subject yourself to this level of disregard. Bottom line: SKIP THIS LOCATION unless you enjoy being ignored, disrespected, and made to feel like your presence is an inconvenience PERIOD.

Again thought this place would improve just not good on a Sunday for after church. Waited one hour and some minutes on my food to come out and then it came out all WRONG. MY HUBBY FOOD WAS RIGHT but mine was incorrect. Terrible so I left hungry. Wow. Manager never came to address because she was busy working in the kitchen. Everybody was hustling but unfortunately it did not equal a great outcome. Work plus effort doesn't equal results.

The worst customer service, the waiter at the bar was rude. he would not ask us if we wanted any drinks or any food. After that, he came five minutes later and told us the restaurant was now closed and he can no longer serve us. And we walked in before the restaurant closed, and there were still lots of people there with food, but they will not serve us. I would not recommend that place for good service.

What I specifically love about this location is that the atmosphere is the perfect mix of culture in Atlanta today. If you are looking for a nice brunch with the feel of fresh southern cooking this is your spot. The service is outstanding. I love that this business embraces different styles and esthetics in the personalities of there servers. And the MIMOSAS!!! My go to for a nice weekend brunch with friends and family

Food here is great, and the service is phenomenal! The hash is delicious, as is the breakfast sandwich and the chocolate chip pancakes! They even gave our 3 year old a basket with candy in eggs on Easter! The staff is so sweet!

The purple haze was a light and refreshing drink to have! The agave on the bottom could have reduced to avoid being too sweet but I would definitely get this again! I added the immunity boost for the extra vitamin C. The service was good and they were very attentive. I loved the fact that you can use a QR code to pay instead of waiting for the host. The donut holes are ADDICTIVE! The fruit compote is light not sugary. Compliments the sweetness of the donut. The chocolate sauce was JUST RIGHT! I ended up combing the compote and sauce for food bliss! Great lighting, the menus were big and had multiple options for brunch or breakfast. A must do for a light yet filling option. My friends LOVED the million dollar bacon.

I remember first watch being a lot better years ago. But that was the Vinings location. The food was not good very basic. I ordered a blueberry pancake, I did not like it. And the French toast which was ok. The turkey sausage came out cold, I sent it back, it came out cold a second time, and honesty I believe it was the same exact set of sausages I sent back they the brought back out to me which is horrible. I returned those as well. The service was ok. I would eat here over homegrown next door because I hate homegrown the food is awful. This is just a step above that. But if you are close by, it is convenient.

Always love first watch, it's a pretty good consistent chain brunch place. Loved the elevated egg sandwich (highly recommend), the avocado toast is pretty solid (although a bit pricey), and would recommend the lemon ricotta pancakes (they're huge though). There's also fun juices to try. The morning meditation one is stronger on the ginger side. Otherwise this location is very spacious, service was great and accommodating for large and small groups. Parking is easy with nearby street and a parking lot. Place also opens early as 7am which is a bonus.

Quick birthday bite for my friends birthday! We didn't realize there were multiple locations but so glad it was one close to us on Bill Kennedy. Ambiance warm and cozy especially since it was raining that day. Food gave the same feelings. I ordered the cranberry crush which I think is a holiday drink. If you like cinnamon it's for you! 2 for 1 lunch deal. I ordered the ham and Gruyère sandwich and avocado Cobb salad. Both delicious and comforting. Service was great especially considering our waitress was the only one working from what we noticed. She literally was working the whole place.

Excellent customer service from Sarah. Food is amazing and ambience is so good. I will definitely come back.

Service was great, the restaurant was clean & well kept! However, the reason why I am only giving four stars is because I asked for well-done potatoes, and it got burnt potatoes, but I did end up getting better ones without any real hassle Patrick, our waiter said that he was told to bring out the burnt ones to me, and he knew that it would not work, but he did what he was told. Today, he learned a valuable lesson, do what you know to be right and what is in your customers best interest, rather than what you're told in the back!

It was my first time there. Went with my first family( son,daug in law,daughter and granddaughter), the Rockers. Sunday brunch, and it was great!!!!! Will go again! The food and the vibe were great. Its a busy place but worth the wait.

The only reason I gave 4 stars is for the waiting list management. I was a one person walk in and the kitchen was backed up so the wait was about an hour. I didn't have anything to do so I waited. I noticed people getting sat that came after me so I went inside to sit. To there credit the guy at the host stand remembered me and sat me right away. Now let's get to the good part! The service once i was seated was great. My waitress was super attentive. I had the BARBACOA QUESADILLA BENEDICT and they need to put this on the menu permanently!! I order it with the eggs on the side with no hollandaise. It. Was. Delicious. The flavor was so good. Now that I am thinking about it I need to go back before it's gone. I had a lavender vodka drink that was strong and good. This is definitely a good spot for tasty brunch.

Cant seem to get enough of this breakfast brunch restaurant. My server was Julius very good. I and eating healthier in 2024 and my fave FIRST WATCH did not disappoint. I had the AM superfoods bowl and subbed the bananas (yuk) for more blueberries. My daughter had a new dish which she described as kinda nachos with scrambled eggs sorry i cant remember the name but the picture says delish.

My friends and I come here pretty often for brunch. The short end of it is this: The food is good, and plenty for the price The location is great, they have lots of FREE parking (in the deck) The have the best mimosas ever, also try the cereal milk cocktail too The service has been great each time we've been Basically it's great. Their specials are always great and interesting too so be a bit adventurous.

This will definitely not be my last watch, thats for sure. The omelette was perfect. It had the right amount of cheese and flavor. I have passed this place so many times and never thought to go because its supposed to be healthy..but if it was healthy, it sure fooled me. This may become one of my go to breakfast spots!!

Been wanting to try this place for awhile since I live in the area. For it being a chain restaurant, it had somewhat low expectations but it was pretty good actually. There are for sure other better breakfast/brunch places in the area, but I'm glad I was able to dine here. One of the pros for this place is that you can add your name on a virtual waitlist, which I'm glad I did since we dined on Sunday around 1 pm. I added my name on the waitlist around noon and we were seated by 1:20. All in all, we were waiting for 45 mins since checking in at the hostess stand. I also love that calorie counts are on the menu. I eat generally healthy so that is one thing I very much appreciate. I ordered the smoked salmon and roasted veg frittata (subbed for egg whites), with a side of spring salad that wasn't too wet (how I like it) and ciabatta on the side - this was about 510 cals, which was perfect as it wasn't too heavy yet very filling. Our server was super nice too! Y'all support the restaurant staff :)

Ok this location is improving. They added a fly repellant device for outside tables! The food is always good, but service could be slow with the limited staff. Don't come super hungry- so you can be patient through their growing pains. The food is worth it and the morning meditation is wonderful.

We visited this restaurant for breakfast. We always have great experiences at First Watch. Our experience at this one was no different ! The server was very attentive and sweet. The service was a smudge slow but over all the experience was good and the food was fresh and tasty. This First Watch is a lot bigger then the one in our area.

Have been to a few of these and always loved the food and service usually was adequate. The experience at this place was not even close. I think the server had to have a full tray of drinks before doing any. Ordered water and ice tea and it took 20 minutes each time to get them. The food took quite a while longer than anyone would expect for breakfast. We sat at 11am and left at 1pm. It took 15 minutes to get a Togo box and the check. Really don't understand since they don't deliver the food or cash you out. It wasn't even busy with plenty of staff.

We went on a busy Sunday so there was a bit of a wait. 25min which isn't bad considering it was prime brunch time period. The lounge chairs on the big open green space in front of the restaurant made it just fly by. The service and food -both excellent. Something for everyone on the menu. In our party we had an omnivore, pescatarian and vegan. We all enjoyed our food and left very full.

Everything about First Watch checks my list of favorites. The service the ambiance of the restaurant and the food are all awesome in my opinion! Things to try: if really hungry- the sausage gravy biscuit. My usual is the Trifecta, which I choose the chicken patty cooked well, the multigrain banana walnut crunch pancake ( I think that's the name) scrambled egg with white cheddar. Delicious! Try anything and you will be pleased. Happy Brunching!

Everything was amazing!! Attentive server, and love the ability to join the wait list ahead of time. Million Dollar Bloody Mary was good, and strong! Million Dollar Bacon was AMAZING!!!!!! I could eat it daily Crab Cake Eggs Benedict was part of their spring menu (leaving June 6th) and they were so good! Love the Hollandaise sauce.

Sheena judges chain restaurants. Sheena judged First Watch. Dont be like Sheena. Thank you Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and the Universe for blessing Atlanta with a First Watch. The world is a better place. Breakfast drinks both alcoholic and non. Refreshing and rejuvenating. What everyone needs to start their day the right way. This is one of those places where you truly cant decide so you just go all in and get 2 entrees. (If you dont do that - try it here). I don't even like frittatas but the smoked salmon one was calling my name. I am so glad I answered back. It was really flavorful with sweet onions and a creamy sauce on top. I also had a pumpkin pancake that was the best fall symbol my mouth has ever tasted. I left room for the donut hole thingies - so light and airy and delicious. I don't like to repeat places in Atl because there is so much selection. First Watch is absolutely going on my exceptions list because I WILL be back shortly.

This place would have gotten five stars only if the staff to customer interactions were a little more. Other than that the food was delicious!! The tres leches strawberry French toast were so yummy. Great scenery and vibe, very family and kid friendly

The visit to the restaurant was good. We were seated quickly and the server was very attentive. The food was cooked exactly as ordered and was yummy. Good location for breakfast.

The food was good. The place was packed. I didn't think it was anything spectacular. The best part was the staff. The wait staff and cashier were so friendly. It seemed like they enjoyed what they did and that made the atmosphere more pleasant. We went for Sunday brunch before church let out

I was a little skeptical of this place just because it is a chain. But I shouldn't have been. It was pretty good. I was happy happy with my meal, the rustic frittata with added ham and removed the mushrooms. Along with sourdough bread and some dressed greens, my meal hit the spot. My sister enjoyed her omelet and not pictured, but she had a freshly pressed kale juice/vodka drink that was very refreshing. My drink, pictured, is cereal milk, with almond milk, cold brew coffee, spices and some sort of alcohol. Very tasty beverage. Also a place I recommend.