First Watch

This morning, beneath the soft hush of an early Nashville sky, my family and I found ourselves at First Watch—a place where the ordinary is touched with something finer, something nearly sacred in its simplicity. The Eggs Benedict, which I chose, came gently nestled atop a toasted English muffin, its hollandaise as golden as sunrise. When the yolk broke, it spilled like light across the plate, mingling with the smoked ham in a harmony so natural it seemed composed by the land itself. The seasoned potatoes, crisp and warm, felt like the sort of nourishment one might receive after a long journey home. Across the table, biscuits sat blanketed in turkey sausage gravy—savory and spiced just so—reminding me of kitchens long gone, and the kind hands that once stirred pots on early mornings. There was the SoCal Hash, too, full of brightness: vegetables, avocado, bacon, and chicken—a bowl that seemed to gather the warmth of the West and serve it without pretense. In my hands, a simple cup of black coffee—strong, unadorned, and quietly bold—offered the perfect companion to the morning’s fare. It warmed me in a way words seldom can, like a familiar voice at dawn. But perhaps the sweetest note was struck by the Tri-Fecta, chosen by my daughter: a golden waffle, eggs, and crisp bacon. She smiled with each bite, and in that moment, the clatter of dishes and the hum of morning voices melted away. First Watch is more than a breakfast place. It is a reminder that the small, well-done things—a meal, a table, a morning together—can linger in the heart longer than grander occasions. We left with full stomachs and quiet joy, as if the day had already given us its finest hour.

In Green Hills after a medical procedure and needed to eat. Was craving breakfast after fasting all morning so decided to give First Watch a try. And what a good choice that was ! The atmosphere was contemporary, relaxed and welcoming - outside seating was also available. Service was friendly and generally attentive - didn't have to worry about waitress returning with drink refills as she left a carafe of hot, very good, coffee on the table. The menu has a nice variety of items. Food was served fairly quickly and was fresh, hot and cooked to order. Biscuits and sausage gravy with eggs and home fries hit the spot for me. I'll be looking forward to returning and trying other items soon.

We were visiting friends in Nashville and came here for lunch. I ordered the 2 for you and got the Cobb Salad with the Ham and Gruyere Melt sandwich. It was delicious. My husband got the 2 for you as well and ordered the Cobb Salad and the Monterey Club. He enjoyed it. One of my friends ordered the Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast, she said it was her favorite menu item. It looked delicious. I don't remember what our other friend ordered. The service was great. They had a nice outdoor seating area, the weather was nice so we took advantage of that and sat outside.

I really enjoy this place. They have a pretty good team here. As someone who works in a prestigious dining experience, I can be my own worst enemy when it comes to restaurant experiences. But I'm never disappointed here. From the moment we walked in the door, it was a welcoming experience. Today we dined for mother's Day and had lovely Debra as our server. She was kind, prompt, and attentive. There was an issue with the printer and our food ticket got lost (been there). The response was great, didn't charge the coffee, and the rush order on the food didn't take long at all. As I sit and eat, I watch as the staff operates. Seeing their guest interaction, their steps of service, and it's fun to watch because they have a great system here. And the small touch of slyly dropping a flower to the table for the Moms, absolutely wonderful. Everyone is friendly, helpful and accommodating. Thank you for a great Mother's Day breakfast! You all should be proud!

Excellent food, great flavors and fun personal service. A nice schaded terrace to enjoy an outside lunch.

First Watch is a vibrant café perfect for brunch lovers. I visited on a busy Saturday morning, but despite the crowd, there was no wait time. The staff was warm, friendly, and impressively quick. The menu had an enticing range of options, including a seasonal fall menu. After much deliberation, I chose the Chile Chorizo Omelet and Frittata Rustica, with roasted potatoes and both warm and iced coffee. Each dish was thoughtfully presented, with the eggs being the star—cooked to perfection. The Frittata was loaded with cheese and fresh vegetables, while the Chile Chorizo Omelet came with plenty of delicious accompaniments like sour cream, Pico de Gallo, and avocado. The ingredients were fresh, and every bite was flavorful. First Watch is definitely an excellent spot for a satisfying breakfast.

Food was delicious! Loved the iced coffees, mint mocha & honey caramel crunch. If ever in Nashville, great place to have breakfast!

A good place for brunch, We went Sunday afternoon for brunch. I prefer coming around 12pm -2pm to avoid the long wait times. The food was good. I had the chocolate chip pancakes, eggs and turkey bacon. My husband had the French toast with a cheese omelet which he couldn’t finish. The food portions are good , we took a lot of food home. The atmosphere was inviting and clean. It is safe to say we will be visiting again soon.

I didn't realize that there was a First Watch right near my appointment in Green Hills. I had a lovely breakfast cos it's a First Watch and there's no way anyone can have a bad experience there. I tried a new menu item the Carne Asada which would have been great if it hadn't been so extremely salty that I couldn't eat but 2 bites of it. Whenever I'm at a First Watch, the 2 drinks I absolutely love are the Cereal Toast and the Lavender Pea Flower and I probably shouldn't have had a drink before my appointment but they're not too strong so I didn't feel too guilty. The Waffle was absolutely perfect....I need to return to have another 1/2 waffle soon....

We landed in Nashville and were looking for a late breakfast. Yelp suggested this place. We walked in to look at the menu and decided to give it a shot. Immediately greeted by Mia our waitress who was THE BEST! Food was brought out fast. Bloody Mary's were great and the breakfasts were amazing . The place was super clean as were the restrooms. Great place. Great food and Mia was awesome!

Just moved to the apartments nearby and was looking forward to enjoying my first visit to this FW. 6-8 empty tables, all piled high w dirty dishes and uneaten food. Zero effort visible to clean. Assistant Hostess is confused, what to do?! I suggested she clean a table, imagine that novel idea. Told the main hostess that the place was a pig sty and left. Your mileage may vary.

I am a big fan of First Watch, they consistently serve solid, elevated, fresh breakfast and lunch food. It's very beautiful and rustic inside. However, during my last visit service was very lackluster. It didn't seem very busy, but I hardly saw my server and felt like I was waiting for long periods of time without seeing her, while other tables were seeing their servers more frequently. I'll still be back, because this is a great restaurant to be at!

Can't go wrong with breakfast here. Food is brought out quickly, and coffee is plentiful. I recommend the cold brew coffee and you'll be happy with any breakfast food you select

I don't have a First Watch in my state so I have learned to find one when I travel. This chia pudding meal is amazing and now I can't stop making chia pudding when I get home. I haven't quite gotten it just like the Fist Watch chia, but it's a delicious and nutritious journey to that perfection.

I eat here quite regularly, almost weekly, because I work nearby. I usually sit at the bar. The food is good, but the service has definitely been sliding week after week lately. Earlier this week, I sat for 15 minutes at the bar before anyone came out. Thenwhen I went to pay, same thing standing at the register with no one around. Today, I was at the bar 15 minutes before anyone came out. Took another 15-20 minutes to get my order (a salad) The entire time I was at the bar, I was the only person at the bar, and none of the other dishes that were there when I sat down ever got cleared. It will probably be while before I come back.

We usually eat at the Franklin location but we were nearby and stopped in. The service was very slow. Food came out at separate times and was cold by the time the last person received theirs. Will stick to other locations.

Brooke Wilson, bartender, gave incredible service--so attentive and super helpful with the menu! I was in a crunch and rushing, but she was spot on with her recommendations and service. The restaurant has amazing food in general and is just an awesome place to go!

Excellent food, great service and lovely ambiance makes First Watch a good choice for brunch.

Ordered Million dollar potatoes got million dollar bacon. Both cost 6 dollars for a side portion which is to much. Needed a water glass instead waitress combatted me on why I needed that. Barely saw waitress. In the end this a really bad experience.

The food: Quite great, and amazing for its price. The fries and the wings are something to behold. The service: Always fast and the waiters and waitresses have become friends to those who visit often. All in all the main reason I eat here. The Ambiance: From jaunting traditional Irish music, live on Wednesdays, to classic rock, you can always expect a cheery mood in this emalgamation of Irish tradition and American culture

I had terrible service at the bar on Saturday. Dirty dishes were everywhere at the bar and no one attempted to clean up anything. I sat for 8 min before being greeted. I think they may have been trying to get the place closed down for ? It was about 115pm The bartender took my order and absolutely deserted me. I ordered coffee and food but the coffee never came. I had to flag down a server to get some old coffee- it was evidently left over from another table. Yuk The food was disappointing and no one ever came to check on me. She was in the back and never gave me a second thought. The food was overcooked AND yet cold, if I could have found someone I would have asked for ... something? I had to flag down yet another server to get more coffee and my check. Had a few words with the server before I left- she was the worst and she knew it. There seemed to be a ton of employees working but no one seemed to be paying attention- no manager ever came around. do better first watch Green Hills!!!

Good. I wanted brunch food and hubs wanted lunch. Arrived at 11:00. No wait. Large variety on the menu. Quick service and reasonable prices.

Doesn't look like much when you're outside of the restaurant but it's super cute once you walk inside. We had about a 20-30 minute wait which wasn't too bad. Our waitress was very friendly and extremely patient. I was brunchin with a coworker I hadn't seen since March 2020. First watch is perfect for a small and/or large party. We had the pumpkin spiced donuts which were soo good! I would highly recommend and I'm not a huge pumpkin fan. I had the chickchanga which was very delicious. It says it's spicy on the menu, as a lover for spicy... it is not so I did added chalulua for spice. My friend ordered the breakfast tacos and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Would totally recommend.

Super easy to work with for go orders! Can't say I've eaten there in person, but my work is close and I order to-go on the (semi) regular. Customer service on the phone is great. Kind and quick. Food is tasty and always prepared to order and fresh. My personal fave is the chicken avocado chop salad! But the salad with pecans is super awesome as well. My boss raves on the power bowl with pesto. Location is okay, not my fave, but convenient for my work needs for now. Parking lot can be tricky... but if you circle 3 or 4 times, you generally find a spot.

Good food, but service always seems a little chaotic. Getting a table is slow because there is rarely anyone at the host stand, and the staff in the dining room seems happy to just let you just stand there. If you flag down a server to help you get seated they seem to be a little put out with a "that's not their job" kind of attitude. I have been many times and this has been the case about 90% of the time. Wish there was a better breakfast option in Green Hills.

My waitress Debra on sun 7/9/23 - was very unattentive never introduced herself / never asked if we needed anything ( never got a refill on my water) just alot of NEVERS-first time at this location with my date - I sent an email it's been a week no reply -on to the next location

We love First Watch and sadly there is none where we live. Whenever we come across one we go for breakfast. My husband loves the A.M. superfoods bowl. The lemon ricotta pancake is delicious!

We were seated when the restaurant wasn't too busy. After a 15-minute wait at the table without any acknowledgement of us, my wife prompted them and 5 minutes later we still were not given any service. So, we got up and left and went around the corner to Peach's Creperie. Food options here looked very decent, but if you are not served it's hard to know if they are good or not!

Had a great breakfast this am with friends. Even with the heat, we were able to sit outside on the covered shady patio. Even had a little breeze. The food was good, but the service was the best. Thanks to Eddie for taking such good care of us. And when we went to pay loved the the humor in this sign on one of two credit card readers. Hope it gets its caffeine. :)

first servers are good people, cooks not so sure. this is the 2nd time out of 4 that they forgot main ingredient . 1st time they forgot the egg on the sandwich and today ordered shishito brisket hash breakfast and actually forgot the meat and the pickled onions. There are no excuse to forgot main ingredient of what makes the dish. Horrible. I think I give up trying again

Exactly what the doctor ordered. Great breakfast and coffee. And that bacon was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be back.

For our server Katie she deserves 5 stars how she handles herself during a busy Saturday brunch rush and handling issue that happened on this visit. My food was allegedly accidentally given away to a different table so I had to wait awhile to get my food to be made on the fly even though most of the people at my table were already close to finishing their food . Katie was extremely apologetic that my food arriving way later than everyone else and she had the manager comp the meal bring meal herself. Now this comment is the main reason I'm writing the review she came to the table and uttered the comment "here you go not sure what was wrong with the first plate but here is a new one" assuming I sent the meal back because I wasn't satisfied with the meal(not even really communicating with Katie understanding why my meal was comped BECAUSE my plate was not given to me until that point ) so I thought the comment was rude and unprofessional for a manager say especially if she is the one supposed to be fixing the issue. My friend and I both got eggs Benedict and if you like runny eggs Benedict don't order them here I did want to send them back but we were in a time crunch. I asked Katie if this location usually fully cooked the poached eggs (I hate the taste of boiled yoks) she said yes that it's only the sauce is runny.... Since we were in a time crunch my friend and I didn't send the eggs back and just ate the egg whites (since my meal was comped didn't feel like it was necessary to to press the issue further). From now on if I go to other first watch locations I guess I need to ask if the egg yoks are runny before ordering ‍

The music is too loud. This is my only complaint, because the food and service are good. Our men's group meets on the outside patio first thing in the morning once a week. Today we couldn't hear ourselves above the very loud music. We asked if it could be turned down, and we were told that corporate controls the noise level. We are considering taking our group (4 to 10 men once a week) to another venue. Honestly, the dining room is so loud anyway. This is a place for meaningful breakfast meetings. More noise hurts the customer experience.

I took some family from out of town here on a Wednesday morning and luckily our group of 5 had no wait. However, the service was pretty slow. It took forever to get our drinks and longer than reasonable for our food to finally arrive. Our waiter was a bit socially awkward and not very attentive but the food was good! I got the avocado toast with egg whites. The eggs where super fluffy and the toast was flavorful and filling. We also ordered the "million dollar bacon" special for the table which *spoiler alert* is their normal bacon drizzled with maple syrup.

I ordered the avocado toast and the seasonal Golden Glow pineapple fresh squeezed juice to-go this morning. It wasn't pretty, but it hit the spot. The juice had a good amount of turmeric. No one was there to greet me and it seemed like they were a bit understaffed. Perhaps if we can get everyone off of unemployment they can find some more help!

Not worth the price for our food to come out like this, it was a togo order do better please! I wish i could ask for a refund could not finish it

I seat at the bar, the service there is amazing, super friendly and the breakfast is awesome. Good food.

Food was good, but service, wait time for food and service along with the condition of the restaurant was terrible. food all over floor, etc. couldn't even get a box, asked for one but decided to leave after waiting 10 mins for a box. Would not recommend this location. We love first watch, but this location does not compare to others.

I was looking for a place for brunch and my friend chose this place since we hadn't been there before. My thoughts? Food 5/5: Flavor and quality of the food was exceptional. They have lots healthy options on the menu. I ordered the smoked salmon and roasted vegetable frittata. Also got cup of coffee. A classic frittata with Wild Alaska Smoked Sockeye Salmon, house-roasted shallots and tomatoes topped with Parmesan cheese, a chive cream drizzle and fresh herbs. Served with ciabatta toast. Wow, this meal was delicious and the coffee was bold but not bitter...just the way I like it haha. Service and Setting, 5/5: the place is nice and spacious. The waiter was very friendly. Presentation 2/5: cleanliness was a big downside. My glass had pink lipstick stains on it and my friend's glass had dirty stains as well. We requested new glassware and were given new glasses with stains still (might be water stains?). Ugh frustrating to have to ask for new ones...I'm not a hypochondriac; this should be a standard etiquette. I expect restaurants to have clean, stain-free dish wares. Overall, I would recommend this place for delicious food and great service. Need improvement in cleaning dishes. mention

Disorganized, lack or coordination, and poor customer service. Waitresses were more interested in standing around and talking vs. helping customers. We waited 40 minutes to be seated, another 15 minutes before being acknowledged, and another 10 minutes before we were able to order. There is no sense of urgency with this Saturday staff.

My friend and I visited a friend in Nashville. They took us to this cute breakfast place before we headed back home. We went on a Saturday morning, there was a wait of course but the help yourself coffee station was a huge win for me. We didn't wait too long before being seated. We had the BEST waiter Hughes. He was very kind, checked on us to make sure we didn't need anything, and extremely attentive. I could see he had several other tables at the time too because the restaurant was packed. We got waffles, bacon, and eggs Benedict! Everyone said their food was delicious! Hughes was the best and we really enjoyed eating here!

My favorite location is off of Breckinridge in Louisville, KY. However I did like the scenery at this location and the service. The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable. I do appreciate the free birthday meal you get when you sign up for their app! Thank you!

I will say the food was good... when it finally came out. We got there at 10:25 waited 20 minutes to be seated. Then it took another 20 minutes before a waitress came to take our drink order. So we placed our food order at the same time. We have a baby so we thought that would speed it up. Wrong! It took over an hour for the food to come out. They got my order wrong and had to remake it. In the time we waited we accidentally spilled a drink. 2 waitresses saw this and said they would bring napkins but didn't. We had to go find our own stuff to clean it up. We will not return. It shouldn't take over an hour to make two turkey sandwiches, an omelette and breakfast tacos! It was not crazy busy either.

Love first watch usually and have eaten at this location many times, but I found a piece of plastic in my take out order today. No way to contact them because when you call, the line is disconnected.

Not sure why they have such low reviews. I thought my brunch was fine! Not worthy of a 3 star but it also wasn't anything special. It was just a very good meal! I got the Floridian French Toast that had bananas, strawberries, kiwi, and powdered sugar on it and served with some kind of strawberry preserve/jelly/syrup? Again it was good, but nothing special. I also was interested in the Million Dollar Bacon and decided to get an order of that too. In my opinion, it was more like Hundred Dollar Bacon with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne, and maple syrup, but I can't complain: it's bacon, y'know? The important thing is that I left with a full stomach and no regrets, so I can't complain ‍

The food has always been on point, but the service is incredibly slow. Tried ordering takeout to see if that helped. Got faster food service, but not how we ordered it and with a rude host to boot. Oh well we tried.

Such a wide variety of healthy and savory breakfast choices. We loved the outdoor dining. They have big heaters, perfect for a cool day. We had the steel cut oats & a Turkey omelette. The service & food was fantastic!

Swing and a miss. We were treated with disdain by the overwhelmed hostess, and it took over 30 minutes to get our food after ordering. Our server was lovely. The food was not. My sister's omelet came with a disgusting brown slice of avocado. My quinoa chicken thing was a monstrosity of gloopy, soupy undercooked crunchy quinoa on a slimy broth with a lackluster pesto sauce slathered on top to hide the atrocity. The manager kindly did not charge me for the pesto that I could not and would not eat. He deducted 20% from the price of my sister's dish to account for the rotten produce. Amazed that he felt it was reasonable to charge a cent for our meal. Try the perch Nextdoor instead.

Friends favorite breakfast place so I had a bit of time and decided to try it. For her, it is five star all the way. I am not sure I am fully on board. I had the avocado toast and the million dollar bacon, because who doesn't want as million dollar meal. The toast was good and I love avocado, but it is pretty much just avocado smashed on bread with a lemon (I have had some with cilantro and propellants with the egg on top. Yum. The eggs were as little overdone for that style. The million dollar bacon is interesting, but I thought it would be a bit more than just sticking over (I do bacon soaked in syrup that is awesome). Coffee is a nice blend, which was a definite plus. And the pancake options sounded great, making me wonder if I would say better than average of I had them (was in a savory mood). Service was good and the place is open and clean, which is a good thing. The price point is a little higher than some ($20 for avocado toast, eggs, bacon and coffee), but not too far out of range (unless you consider wakey house a proper option), but the breakfast was not as "special" as others in this price range. It was good, but didn't knock my socks off. Would I try again? Yes, especially if I was with my friend who loves it. But I can think of other breakfast places in Nashville I would choose first.

Husband and i had lunch and each had a juice drink, different ones. One hour later we each had diarrhea. If juice is not freshly made or kept cold, we feel bacteria are likely cause for diarrhea. Not sure will return.- Susan

Omg! I can't get over how good this was, so much so we went twice the weekend we were in Nashville. They don't have First Watch where I live. The green juice is delicious and only $5 where at other juice bars it would be $12. Everything we had was delicious!! I loved the fall breakfast burrito.

This was over first time here. We both ordered Eggs Benedict-0ne was the Traditional one and the other with Bacon. They were very disappointing... ...when served they were cold and the bread underneath was not toasted We sent them both back --the kitchen apparently put them in a microwave. As a result the eggs were no longer poached, but hard cooked . The ham in the traditional one was cold deli sliced ham--Eggs Benedict are traditionally made with Taylor Ham!! The bacon in the one was ok. Thé hollandaise sauce was nice. The potatoes were fine. The server was friendly and attentive. PS: in my opinion, when we sent back the Eggs Benedict, the kitchen should have started all over again.

Nice brunch on Sundays. Love the new watermelon drink!

Were lucky to be seated quickly as shortly after the place really filled up. Initially the server was quite attentive getting coffee and water for us quickly. We were with another couple - our food ended up up coming out in a timely manner . Portions are large - my husband and I decided almost too large and next time we will split. I ordered the farm breakfast with goat cheese - poached eggs added. No complaints and it was quite tasty and enjoyable. Our friends' order had some difficulties- it didn't come out for quite some time - not correct and it took a bit of time to get it straightened out. They just seemed a bit short staffed? Loved the coffee and fresh fruit although the honey dew melon was rock hard, all the rest was fresh and yummy.

Great brunch place. Been there three times and had biscuits and gravy all three times because it is so good. Few of my brunch partners have had other dishes and in general were complementary. Conveniently located in the new strip mall around Wegmans.

Favorite place to visit no matter what part of the country I'm in. The tri fecta ( pancake eggs and bacon) will never lead me wrong. I also always order the superfood bowls which is chia seed pudding, fresh friction and preserves with granola on top!

Was against going as this is a small chain but was so happy I did!! Lovely server women at the bar. Fast service. Very accommodating. Salmon Benedict . Their version of "juevos rancheros" was yummy. In a strip mall. Cute inside and clean. You won't be disappointed. Their fresh juices with ginger beets etc are great.