First Watch

Many gluten free options! I've been here a couple of times recently and had a good experience each time. We were warmly greeted at the door and sat immediately on our most recent visit. I was told the allergies are listed when you scan the qr code on the regular menu, which was a little unclear so I just asked if the bacado omelet was gf and it was. I appreciated that the omlete wasn't over cooked. It was a nice mix of bacon, cheese, avocado and sour cream. The gf bread was the norm texture wise and I didnt try the jam provided but it smelled tasty. The lemon vinegarette side salad is a tasty, light option. The servers have all been friendly, knowledgeable and have double checked on any gluten free questions if they didn't know offhand. The speed of service has been great each time and we will return!

A new First Watch popped up in Winter Springs this year! I've been here a couple times already on a weekday for brunch. Parking is tight in this plaza so you may have to search for a spot.Feel like you need a pick me up? Choose from healthy drinks, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. Sip on your beverage within the open floor plan or they even have a bar. The bar is a nice addition if you're solo and want to get in and out!Food and service is consistent. I like to order the omelets and you can get a salad and gluten free bread. They have a kids menu here too, so it really has something for everyone.This First Watch will be on my list of go-to brunch spots close to my house!

Okay, first of all, I was so shocked that the Panera closed and was wondering what was going to go in there. When the First Watch sign when up, I was THRILLED! This location is close to my office and so we went for lunch.The location is absolutely beautiful. I had never seen a First Watch with a bar inside and if it were after work, I would've stayed for a drink! The hostess was friendly when we were sat. The staff worked together and our server was so incredibly pleasant. The food came out fairly quickly which is a plus when you're eating for lunch. It was filling and delicious. I normally go to First Watch for breakfast and very seldom order lunch but I love that they have a "choose 2" with a choice of half sandwich, soup or salad. I ordered the Ham and Gruyere Melt with a Cobb salad. So good! I always order the Million Dollar bacon and it was very tasty as well, not too syrupy, not to peppery...perfect.I cannot wait to come back and maybe have a cocktail at their cute bar! I'm so happy they opened this location!

I love the vibe inside. It's rustic and very nicely decorated. The food is good and the servers are nice. It also doesn't take very long for the food to come out. If they could improve on anything, it would be adding more of the menu items to the online ordering menu. Specifically the eggs Benedict. I love the different types of eggs Benedict they have. My favorite is the BLT.

This was my second time coming to this location and we were not disappointed. Yesterday was my daughter's birthday and the food was fantastic. Their menu has enough for everyone in your party to choose from and their prompt staff will make your experience fantastic. The restaurant is always neat and clean, this isn't an IHOP of Waffle House. 5 for my 2nd trip through, great job!

Recently visited the brand new First Watch in Winter Springs. I love that their menu now includes brunch cocktails! I enjoyed the smoked salmon frittata with dressed greens- one of their regular menu items.My only complaint is that parking is cramped in this small plaza that also has a Publix.

We visited during opening week. The general manager of the store literally told us that they train their staff and they also train their customers. That is not a good business practice or location that is just duly opened. I made a reservation for four people and one baby. I think that's pretty clear that there are five people total one needs a highchair. I guess the staff or the GM at that location had a hard time understanding that which is why he felt the need to approach us one of the first days. There are many other first watch locations. I'll have to go to one of those instead of this one. The food is always great and the servers know their food. But the manager needs to be better with customers.

I was invited for a Friends and Family event and while I've been to First Watch before, it's been years. I popped in during lunch time and was immediately greeted and seated. Within few minutes, I was asked if I wanted fresh hot coffee but I asked if they had iced coffee and she gave me some options and I decided to try the caramel crunch iced coffee. For my main meal I got avocado toast which came with eggs. I had my eggs over medium/hard vs runny. I was able to customize my option and add cheese to my avocado toast. When my food came I was expecting the eggs to be on top of the toast but they were on the side, which was fine and I cut them in half and put it on top. They did not skimp out on the avocado. I got a side of breakfast potatoes which were perfectly roasted and seasoned. They had Cholula hot sauce on the table which complimented the food well. I did ask for a glass water and since I wasn't the biggest fan of the caramel crunch iced coffee I got one of the speciality juices as well. This location is spacious and has brightness to it. It is located in a plaza and there is a shared parking lot with ample parking. I was checked up on and everything was great.

My husband and I enjoy eating out as much as we can, whether it's breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. There are several locations of this restaurant "First Watch," and we have nothing but praise for their delicious food and friendly and attentive staff; however, depending on the location and the architecture of the building, the noice level can be almost deafening. A few of these restaurants have very, very high ceilings with NO acoustics to cut down on high decibel levels. When people go out to eat, they want (among other things) a peaceful meal. They want to enjoy and converse with whomever they are with, without having to shout at each other. The Lake Mary "First Watch" location is the best because they have normal ceiling heights, which allow for a very pleasant atmosphere and a more quiet dining experience. Once again, their food at all locations is wonderful, but if you desire a more quiet dining experience, the Lake Mary location is the best. The noise level at the restaurant at Red Bug Lake Rd and Tuskawilla is just ridiculous. If not for the noise level of this particular location, I would have rated them 5 star.

We've been several times and I keep having different breakfast meals that come with a hollandaise sauce, but it's a strong lemon flavor. Today was a "chickichanga", so a breakfast version of a chimichanga. No mention of hollandaise, but sure enough. And unfortunately, lots of lemon. I was done after two bites and had to pay for yet another meal that just wasn't appetizing (waitress saw that I didn't eat it and only asked if I wanted a box)....except for the potatoes. So $14 for potatoes I guess.