First Watch

If you’ve never been to a First Watch, definitely go! There’s typically a wait on the weekends, but there’s a beautiful lake in the back of the restaurant if you want to wander a bit to kill time. The food is definitely good and there’s an array of options to choose. I love that they have ample amounts of healthy options! If you’re looking to get a guilty-​free meal out, this definitely gives you lots of options that’ll keep you sticking to your diet (and more for when you want to cheat!)
Here’s my story — Waited 30 minutes for a table of 9 after having put our name down on their app. I wouldn’t have been so disappointed about the wait time, but when we got there they said our table was almost ready. I’ve been to another First Watch before (which I gave 5 stars) so I was eager to come here for brunch on our last day in Orlando. I literally ordered the same exact things I ordered at the other First Watch (Ohio) — iced coffee with chocolate, french toast, and potatoes, but I guess my expectations were a bit higher after having loved it elsewhere? The French toast was tasty, but the presentation wasn’t as nice and the potatoes were a bit too soft and under-​cooked for my liking. I also ended up throwing out my coffee because it was too sugary — I rarely have that issue because I pretty much require sugar in everything. Service wise — We waited about 20 minutes just to get water — not cool, especially when you’re hungover. The waitress also forgot to put in my order for potatoes (which may be the reason why they tasted under-​cooked) and she didn’t check up on us much at all. However, I do have to give kudos to the managers/​staff working the registers — they were so friendly and pleasant!

Delicious brunch! Everything we had was fresh, tasty and perfectly portioned. The service was excellent which can be hard to find in a tourist town. Will definitely come back the next time we are in Orlando!

I went here on a Sunday morning with a group of 5. We read the reviews on Unilocal to use the No Wait app (excellent tip!), and were seated within five minutes. Record time for Sunday breakfast! If we would have had to wait longer though, they had free coffee while you wait which was definitely a plus! The waiter was friendly and the food came out in reasonable enough time. Overall, I thought it was a pleasant experience. The only reason I wouldn’t give it five stars is because my food (I ordered the Healthy Turkey) was good but tasted like something I could have made at home. Their biscuits were really good though.

Love this place for breakfast… The coffee, juices, food is great! Stopped in on a visit in Orlando with family

The food was amazing to start with. Sheila guided us and helped up get exactly what we wanted and we couldn’t have been any more satisfied. She’s a great server, the biscuits and gravy were to die for and I will definitely come back when visiting Orlando again

Excellent food options, everything was fresh and delicious. Service was good on a busy Saturday morning. Restaurant was also very clean. Highly recommended!

Heard great reviews from multiple people so I went on a Sunday morning. I went online to check out the menu and saw they had an app to «get in line». I downloaded the app and added (2) people to the list; 18^th in line. My phone died when we arrived and we went to the counter where a gentleman stated we were 9^th and its about 15 – 20 minutes. We walked outside to wait (crowd of 20+ waiting outside) We came back inside and were told 3^rd; we got room to sit inside so we decided to wait. * RANT * There must’ve been a paint marathon event due to all the people there in gym clothes and colored powder. The guy who we spoke to was busy at the register and the other guy calling tables called a few groups ahead of us. I was concerned so I asked the guy and said that we were skipped; when I stated we’ve been sitting there the whole time he stated that the app shouldve told me. I expressed that my phone died and he couldve called us and he stated they didnt; yet two groups were called by name (he even walked passed us and opened the door to say the name outside –_​-​)
The décor inside and out is cozy (they have sitting outside); we sat and loved all the attention to details. The ceiling was our favorite topic that morning lol. The menu is not overwhelming and the prices were great. The food was amazing! The coffee was great as well as their juices; we had a spring drink with coconut and cucumber and it was so refreshing. Our server was busy but very attentive and explained everything greatly (for our first time). We waited a bit for food but it might’ve felt longer due to all the yummy food passing us. Once the food arrived it did not disappoint! The waffle wasn’t as fluffy and big as in other places; the french toast was great though. The eggs and sides was all A+; I usually «ball out» for breakfast and felt so full and satisfied after I left.

What a fantastic find! Décor is bright and clean. Ample seating, both indoor and out. Hostess was able to seat our family of 9 very quickly. They even brought out some coffee for those waiting in line. (And I LOVE the bottomless carafes of coffee on the table. Good coffee and we don’t have to ask for refills.) Staff was very friendly and helpful.
But the most important part, obviously, is the food and they hit a home run. Delicious breakfasts with traditional bacon, eggs and gigantic pancakes to fritata and juice bar. Everything we ordered was outstanding. Try the Bacado — bacon avocado omelette!
They support locally grown producers, if that’s your thing.
Well done, First Watch. We will be back!

I came here with a group of my friends on an early Thursday afternoon. We were immediately seated, since we went after the rush of people. So I am unable to speak for the morning hours. The shop has a homey feel and nice interior design.
I would’ve given 5 out of 5 stars, however there were two incidents that lower my rating. My friend ordered an iced coffee and was not asked if she wanted cream and sugar. The waiter brought over an iced coffee that was overly sweet. My friend asked if there was any way to get it less sweeten and she was not given an option. It seemed that the iced coffee could’ve been pre-​made. My other friend ordered a mint cucumber drink. It is lightly sweeten and refreshing, however I felt the cucumber taste was too overpowering. I do not recommend this drink, if you do not like the taste of cucumber.
For the food we ordered a classic eggs Benedict, a florentine eggs Benedict, and a smoked salmon eggs Benedict. The three all came with a side salad on the plate. It was a perfect balance of flavors and the bread was not soggy. The arrangement of the food was also nicely placed. The egg yolk was runny, which adds a nice touch to the eggs Benedict. We also ordered the elevated egg sandwich which came with potatoes. I thought it was the perfect balance. The elevated sandwich had arugula, avocado, two strips of bacon. It was both tasty and filling. My friend ordered the trifecta, which he was not pleased with the quantity. This is the second reason why I gave 4 stars. I did not think the trifecta was worth the price. It came with two eggs of your choice, 1 turkey sausage (small), and 1 pancake of your choice (blueberry). I thought the blueberry was very tasty and definitely recommend ordering a stack of blueberry pancakes.
Overall the service was quick and all the staff was friendly. Also, the quality of the food was very good and fresh, so I definitely recommend this place as an affordable, homey brunch location.

To avoid waiting as long, you can get in line ahead of time using the NoWait app (go to
for more info). You have to be within 10 miles of the restaurant before the app will let you put your name on the wait list, however.
The BLT eggs benedict was tasty. I also enjoyed the chickichanga (it’s in between the size of a burrito and the size of a taco) but if I came again I’d probably try something else to see if I could find a dish that I loved more.
Our waitress seemed kind of unhappy. It kind of harshed our happy Saturday brunch buzz to have such a blah/​apathetic attitude from our waitress, but I guess everyone can’t be peppy and perky all day, every day.

First Watch has been on Sand Lake for as long as I’ve lived in the area, and it’s always been popular. Lines out the door kind of popular. But I just never quite «got it» until NOW.
Now that it’s changed so much for the better! I love the remodel of this place! Rustic, but a more modern feel at the same time. Not the same old bright yellow walls and tacky framed photos that it used to have. The menu at this one has been updated as well, and isn’t the old laminated one with the photos that it always had before.
There’s also so many great new items on the menu! I love the quinoa bowls, and the Market Veg Omelet. Coffee and service here is top notch as well!
Oh, and that line out the door? Still there, but the NoWait app works great for First Watch! Every time I use it, we get to walk right in and have an amazing meal. I’m finally a FirstWatch fan!

We decided to come here on day one of our trip. We were seated within 5 minutes even with it being extremely busy. I ordered the tri-​fecta with some coffee and orange juice, and my boyfriend ordered the salmon eggs benedict. They give you a pot of coffee at your table, to allow you to keep serving yourself, which was very nice. They also have raw sugar and flavored coffee creams. My tri-​fecta waffle was very good and even the syrup was heated up too! My scrambled eggs were good, but eat them first, they got cold fast. And my sausage was good too. Oh we also got a fruit cup. My boyfriend loved his dish and the orange juice was nice too. I would say wait on the fruit cup, they cost more than coffee, and you don’t get much. And if you’re not drinking coffee, then get the juice, but getting both was a little much. The restaurant is very nice and cute. Though because it was so busy, do be aware that your waitress can’t visit you very often…

Second trip of the year to First Watch and it was better than before.
The décor in this location is more rustic but the location size was definitely smaller. As a party of 5, we were seated quickly and had a server round to us asking about coffee and water a few minutes later. My wife and I both ordered the Tri-​Athlete omelettes and Kale Tonics (gotta have those Kale Tonics). The omelettes were a decent size but not necessarily filling. If you’re hungry, go for the pancakes or french toast. As a healthy option its a great dish. The fresh fruit on the side was quite juicy.
Our server was friendly and quick and the overall ambience was nice, though it was much louder than their other locations, more than likely due to the smaller size of the room.

Unilocaled a Breakfast place & found close to our location First Watch. We have eaten before in Ga area so here we are. Need to mention this is a late review (Jan 17 2016)
To start order 2 Day Glow Fresh Juice + 2 regular coffees. We share a Multigrain Pancake Banana Crunch with Strawberries, Wife had Avocado, Bacon. Tomato Hash & I had the Monterrey Club with a side; Tomato Basil Soup.
I have been familiar with First Watch in the Atlanta Ga area and They are GOOD. This Place Stay with the same Category of the one we have eaten. Consistency of their food, quality, Temperature. The service is excellent. At the time we arrived (9:50) was full but we did not waited to long to be seated, and even if we have to wait we would not mind :-))

We came on a whim after a night at a Disney hotel on our way home. This place is amazing! I can definitely see what the hype is all about!
We were seated immediately around 12pm. I was expecting high prices because of the area it was in, but eggs Benedict for $ 9!?! Crazy! Everything was super cheap and for how fresh it is? I opted for the chikichanga because it was something different. Basically a breakfast chimichanga with chicken and boy was it good! I was a little sad at the amount of potatoes but still left feeling full enough. My boyfriend ordered the French toast and said it was pretty good. My only complaint is our waitress being really preoccupied with what we’re very obviously «regulars» at the table next to us. My boyfriend ordered an orange juice almost immediately after sitting down and didn’t get it until we had to ask for it Halfway through the meal. Also we seemed to be the only table who didn’t get water. I mean, I’ve seen restaurants where the wait staff tends to ignore younger parties in the hopes of bigger tips from more senior parties (and we were definitely some of the younger people in there) but I hope this isn’t one of those places… overall I’d definitely come back simply because the food is good for the price

A regretful 2 stars for soggy toast and lack of quality control by management.
My husband and I came here around 9:30 am and were seated promptly. Both the hostess and our waitress were very polite, and we were excited to finally be trying First Watch.
The first issue involved our water glasses. After the waitress brought out a large bottle for our table (which I like) I noticed my glass was dirty and had a weird sticky spot. No big deal, we’ll get a new one. Then I noticed that my husband’s glass had a large crack down the side. We asked for new glasses and the waitress seemed mildly inconvenienced. This was a minor issue, but worth noting because of the overall experience.
Next, we placed our orders. In addition to coffee, I got one of their specials, Avocado Toast, and my husband got the Monte Cristo sandwich. I asked for my bread to be toasted for extra time, as I prefer my bread more done. The sandwich was listed on their website menu, but wasn’t listed on the one provided. The waitress said they knew how to make the sandwich and that it would be fine to order.
The food came out quickly and looked excellent. However, my husband’s sandwich didn’t come with raspberry sauce and wasn’t prepared like a traditional Monte Cristo. My food looked excellent, but was ruined by wet toast. The special came with two poached eggs. However, I suspect when they were putting the eggs on the plate, they got water all over the plate. So when my toast went down, the slice closest to the egg got entirely soaked. Needless to say, wet toast is gross and wet avocado toast makes me sad.
The most irritating part was that our waitress, who had been solid so far, didn’t come back to the table again after dropping off the food. You bring your check to front to pay, so after the food was delivered, she was gone. We also were never approached by a manager to see how the meal went.
Overall, I liked the menu options and the speed, but the execution was way off.

Yummy! Farm to fork breakfast and lunch. Organic treats. Hearty eggs and fluffy pancakes and refreshing organic juice combos. Perfect if you want to avoid the egg McMuffin-​o-​Rama.
The lemon ricotta pancakes were really good– and very large. Beware. The Day glow carrot and ginger-​based juice blend was a welcome departure from the usual Bloody Mary starter (no booze here). Kids menu was great and the servings were generous.
Service was a tad slow but it’s worth the wait for the lovingly-​prepared dishes. My new must-​go breakfast spot when we visit theme park central.

This place is great for breakfast or brunch. Many seasonal options and healthy choices in addition to the regular menu.
I had the Chickichanga dish for a late breakfast and some coffee. Both were solid.
The staff was friendly and did a good job.

As good as it gets is RIGHT! Spot on service. The freshness in their dishes is delightfully satisfying. I promise you can’t get a better brunch for the price in this neighborhood.
I nit-​picked from everyone at the table and almost fell over for their banana nut pancakes. OMG I thought I was eating fresh warm banana bread! Hefty sized portions too. The eggs are delicious and even their coffee was hard to cut off before you over stimulate the senses.
Quick Tip: Sign up for their email club and you will get a coupon for a free entrée with purchase.

I know what you’re thinking, a 5 for breakfast? You don’t understand, First Watch has the most incredibly, fresh, breakfast. I am very impressed at how much they pride themselves in making sure that their quality is the best around!
Visiting Orlando is not only about Disney, but the fact that I wake up early enough to enjoy breakfast at a decent hour is part of the whole «Disney Vacation Experience «for me lol. Being a party of 8(including a baby) we did have to wait a bit. Not surprising since their food is amazing!
Turkey egg white omelet– Feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes, added mushrooms, onions folded into the most perfectly cooked egg whites. No burned or over cooked spots here. These eggs are amazing, super fresh! This was served with multigrain toast which tasted like they just pulled it out of the oven. I love «pan con mantequilla», anyway it is, and can appreciate a good butter. The butter here is whipped, whipped! I was in love!
Wheat Germ blueberry pancakes– This isn’t on the menu but I had it at the Tampa location. The blueberries are also an add on and what a great idea that was. Fluffy, crispy, flavorful l, I mean everything you can ask for in a pancake.
Daily Glow– This is a new menu item and for you fruit lovers you definitely want to order one of these for the table and one to go. This juice included freshly pressed carrot, orange, ginger and one other thing I couldn’t remember. It was Soooooo good and quite refreshing.
Overall a very delicious breakfast and would recommend anyone to come and enjoy. You won’t regret and the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food and service.