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First Watch Restaurant
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15 reviews for First Watch Restaurant
My favorite place for my favorite meal. Lower cal options abound. LOVE the "Healthy Turkey" egg white omelet with feta cheese, turkey, spinach and I sub mushrooms for the onions and tomato. Delicious.
If you feel like splurging ... the Eggs Benedict are amazing. As are the pancakes.
What pushes this location in particular to 5 star status is the organization of the host stand on busy Sunday mornings. This place gets seriously packed ... but the girls up front were awesome at getting us in and out in the exact time they said it would take (so I could get to work on time). Food is to your table in 10 minutes. You don't have to rush ... but if you need to hurry they'll definitely accomodate.
Five stars it is for this rockin' restaurant!
Albeit lunchtime, my friend and I were in the mood for breakfast. And since they offer such healthy selections, I chose the fruit-filled crepes. For $6, I was in absolute food heaven. They were covered in a light strawberry yogurt and were accompanied by granola and more fruit. PLUS, they come with a fresh and delicious muffin! It doesn't get better than that.
The prices, service and atmosphere are all top notch. And they have free wi-fi. I think I could go on all day...
First Watch deserves the full 5 stars. The food is fresh and delicious. The service is prompt and friendly. They offer a great variety of breakfast\lunch\brunch dishes, including great 'Healthy Fare' selections.
The pancakes... the Belgian waffles... the eggs... the oatmeal...
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!
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5/13/2008
Best blueberry pancakes - EVER! They are as big as your plate, and you can order just one and be… Read more »
Breakfast was delicious at this place that sounds like a sequel to Baywatch. Pleasant atmosphere; friendly waitstaff. Great selection of healthier stuff too such as egg substitutes and turkey sausage.
I finally went to this popular breakfast place after hearing so much about it - I went to this location specifically because it's the "original" and also because I didn't know that the one on University finally opened (to little fanfare too, not even a Grand Opening sign).
We had to wait about 25 minutes for a table for 4 around 11am. I wasn't in any hurry - they offer complimentary coffee and water during the wait. Other breakfast goers are chatty and friendly.
When we were seated, our service was immediate. She got our drinks orders and we were sipping our coffees in less than 15 minutes. I ordered the Florentine Eggs Benedict but I have to admit - it didn't blow me away like others I've had before (in fact I think the Eggs Benedict at Bakely's on Fairbanks might have them beat) but the service is superb and the portions are just right. Not so little to still leave you hungry but not enormous portions that overwhelm you.
I sampled some of my boyfriend's French Toast which was very good - crunchy and sweet! The waffles are also very fluffy with that crunchy outer toastiness!
It seems to be a neighborhood staple and since I'm a huge breakfast person, I'm sure to stop by again to try a special or perhaps another breakfast item that they're more known for. Definitely a better alternative to Denny's or IHOP!
Love breakfast here. Hate the lines on the weekend but the lines are there for a reason. Good food, good price.
I usually go to the Sand Lake location @ the Plaza Venezia.
I was introduced to this fresh place by a good friend who wanted to meet here for brunch one day! Great pick!
The ingredients are totally fresh and the dishes are delicious!
I totally recommend the following brunch items: Chickichanga, Burrito Vera Cruz, and the Joaquin Yahoo. All comes with the infamous First Watch potatoes which are AWESOME!!!
I actually took my mom here for brunch and she loved it!!!
She commented that everything was fresh and NOT greasy!!!
The servers are wonderful and check out the chalkboard for the daily specials...oh and peek the daily fact....when I was there it said "Barbie's last name is 'Rogers'!" ;)
Enjoy!!!
Good ole fashion breakfast never went out of style. My pancakes, eggs como were cooked, served with heart , friendliness and speed. I recomend this place for people who value a good deal. Good place to eat before a good run (give digestion time) .
Or whenever in the mood for breakfast during the day.. I heard the deli sandwiches are good.. Check it out..... First Watch service , clean home like atmoshere and good company with Lauressa was a weekend treat..
Absolutely the best breakfast place in Orlando that I've been to. Heck, I might go so far as to say one of the best overall breakfast places I've tried full stop. Everything I've ordered there has always been excellent, the service is always friendly and fast, and it's a really nice and relaxed place to spend an hour or two of your morning.
It can get crowded on weekends, especially Sundays but it's worth the wait, which usually is only a maximum of about 20 minutes. If you haven't tried First Watch yet then you're missing out!
I am not a fan of having breakfast food out. It's never as good, but First Watch is the exception. They're open for breakfast and lunch, and they are happy to accommodate almost any breakfast whim even if not on the menu. Their pancake offerings are extensive and bigger than your face. My favorite are the banana granola. Don't like syrup on your hot cakes? They'll give you whipped cream and fruit, if you prefer.
They also have great omelets and super tasty home fries. My all time favorite is the California Eggs Benedict. It's got your English muffin and your poached egg, but they've taken away the Canadian bacon and tomato and replaced it with turkey and avocado and slathered it with the Hollandaise sauce. Good every time. This place does get crowded, especially on Sundays. Breakfasts will run you about $8.
I love First Watch. When you get a chance to start your day with a breakfast from First Watch you know something special is going on. Like you just got all A's on your report card and your parents are treating you. But now I am too old for that but the nostalgic feeling still comes up. I love their egg creations and their pancakes are wonderful. Also they have those good "not real" chocolate mints at the checkout. Yum.. Oh yeah, they have great coffee and those fun flavored creamers.
Stay away on Sunday's because the line is out the door. I guess it's just a testament to how awesome this little diner is up in Maitland. Breakfast is great and the staff is very good at what they do, even when it does get a little crazy. The breakfast is solid all-around.
I always order the Breakfast Scramble because it's scrambled eggs with spinach and smothered in hollandaise sauce.....so yummy! I also like First Watch because they get you in and out pretty fast so it's easy to squeeze in breakfast before I head off to work.
This is a great concept restaurant that started in Florida and is slowly making its way out into the rest of the country. For us Floridians who consider brunch a must-do its the perfect option that doesn't break the bank. First watch is only open until 2:00pm so it is strickly a first meal of the day place. My favorite part about this establishment is the menu, its got 1/3 breakfast, 1/3 brunch, and 1/3 lunch options. It's always super hard to make a decision here as the choices are all mouth watering. Plus, they have specials each morning of different concoctions the chef dreamed up and will make on demand. My favorite item on the menu is the breakfast burrito found in the brunch section. Its thick and full of cheese, ham, veggies and comes with sour cream and salsa. The waffles are also delicious, as is the oatmeal, and crepes. The service here is spotty I will admit and yes it can get crowded, but as long as you hit it up at a decent time it shouldn't be that big a problem.
If you long for the oldschool breakfasts that are cooked to your wants and needs, then this is the place to be. they dont give you the check as soon as they think you should be done eating like some places do. they like the fact that you want to stick around. they talk to you like they've known you for years. Sunday mornings are probably the worst time to go for your first experience becasue between parking and the wait, it might be a while. dont get me wrong, COMPLETELY WORTH IT! but if you want to just walk on in, then go on a weekday or maybe saturday. Their pancakes are out of this world! Happy Eating:)