First Watch

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  Looked this place up on Yelp while i was at Target.  Looks kind of like a Denny's inside but more modern.  
  
  The staff was very friendly.  Coffee was pretty good and I love that they leave a pot on the table.  The menu is strange.  Maybe I'm spoiled but there was a good amount of meals on it that looked well...weird.  Take a look at it.  You'll see.
  
  My wife had the chicken salad which she loved.  The bread is really good.  I ordered eggs Benedict with tomato and ham   This was where I had a problem.  The ham wad ice cold. I thought they made a mistake but was told that is the way they serve it.  It was gross.  
  
  So I think if you are careful with what you order this place can be good for a quick breakfast.

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  Posted on 09.22.13 Marc N.

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  I like the decor of this place. It has an air of openness that is nice and pleasant to the eye - but the main reason I was there was for the coffee and food. The coffee was blah, although they did leave a pot on the table, which was great. This particular blend left the dreaded after taste. You know the one - when the dog does his business in a place they shouldn't.
  
  The overall service was also very good. Wait staff was friendly and constantly checking in. I ordered the waffle special, which had caramelized bananas and maple syrup bacon on top. Also got the muffin of the day, cranberry and perhaps something else inside. The muffin was fair. Nothing special. It was moist and had a good amount of cranberry in it but didn't wow. The waffle was light and airy, a quality component when putting the sweets on top of it. I like to taste the flavor of the product and would not want to ruin it with syrup. The bacon had a nice flavor and was a good compliment but overall the dish was really super sweet without anything acidic to take that edge off. Even without syrup, it felt like it was a tad too much. It wasn't bad by any means and the overall experience was decent.  I also asked for a side of well-done sourdough toast. Unfortunately, it came out under-done. If I ever head out that way again, I would like to give them a second go to see if I just ordered the wrong thing for my tastes or it is just an ok place to have breakfast.

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  Posted on 08.05.13 Denis S.

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  We stopped here on our back home to Port Orange and were pleasantly surprised by this little non-chain restaurant. They are breakfast/lunch only and have a great menu. Portions were good . Pecan pancake was lovely!
  Coffee pot left on table was nice. Service was good. I wish we could have tried lunch, but too full from breakfast!

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  Posted on 07.31.13 Peter P.

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  Now I just had some time to kill so why not eat. Isn't that what "A Fat Kid" does. Now we have been looking for another good breakfast spot and I haven't tried First Watch yet. Now the place looks brand new nice aln clean and shiny. The staff was helpful maybe a little pushy but you know get them in get them out and move on. The food: I ordered the Caps etc. and when they came out it looked great. Very fresh mushroom caps and plenty of cheeses. The eggs were cooked perfectly nice firm whites with runny yolks. The potatoes were slightly under for me but that's me. I prefer mine crispy and close to burnt. Then again I'm not in the kitchen. It was a good breakfast and not very expensive either. Heck, breakfast with coffee for about 10 bucks. That's me

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  Posted on 07.24.13 Mark B.

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  My faith has been restored in First Watch. Went for the pancakes this time - bacon & cheddar - and was pleasantly surprised. While I made a valiant effort at my stack of two, they weren't kidding (on the menu) when they said they were humungous. I could have ordered just one and been more than satisfied.
  
  There was crispy flavorful bacon in every bite. Only wished there was a little more cheddar as that flavor didn't come through as well. Definitely will have to ask to add more cheddar if possible next time.
  
  Will have to remember those next time.

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  Posted on 02.23.13 Daisy D.

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  Great food and service! My favorite breakfast place.

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  Posted on 01.24.13 Michelle M.

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  We love breakfast out.  Breakfast or lunch here about twice a month.  My family loves First Watch...I think it's "ok".  Pretty good selection of breakfast choices from traditional to unique, but feels kinda "corporate" to me, but the service tries to give it that local feel.  Guess I'm a mom and pops snob when it comes to breakfast.  Still glad to have it close by.

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  Posted on 01.18.13 Randy B.

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  Always good breakfast and great service! Try the lean machine for a filling low cal breakfast. They have great granola, too. Large portions and good prices.

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  Posted on 01.18.13 Debbi C.

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  Always awesome.   Get a healthy start or a hangover remedy.

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  Posted on 12.30.12 Brian H.

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  This was my first time here and I really liked it. I had the tomato soup and southwest salad combine lunch deal and it was all very tasty. I will definitely be returning in the future.

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  Posted on 09.21.12 Morgan H.

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  My husband and I frequent this restaurant, generally for breakfast. The food seems fresh and healthy choices are available. Staff is friendly and attentive. For whatever reason though, Weekends bring inconsistency with the food. Also the "healthy side" wrap needs a serious trip back to the drawing board. Honestly it presents like a half hearted attempt to wrap an austere, bland omelet in an non pliable tortilla
  
  Other than weekend inconsistencies , this is the healthiest breakfast menu on the beach  and for that we are grateful.

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  Posted on 07.22.12 Sheron A.

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  First time here. Tried it early on a Saturday.
  
  I saw a lot of people seated but it wasn't loud inside. The service was great and the food came out fairly quick. I had the baconado egg white omelette. It was outstanding. Comes with English muffins and diced potatoes. The food was not greasy and it wasn't "heavy".  Very fresh ingredients.

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  Posted on 10.22.11 Daniel L.

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  was hoping for a great breakfast.  
  
  many things about the place were very good.  they appeared to have great menu selections with healthy option, nice decor, clean restaurant, great service.  nice touches -  a whole pitcher of coffee and/or water at your table.
  
  unfortunately, what we came for, a great breakfast, we did not get. my husband ordered an omelet served with potatoes and english muffin. they got the english muffin right. the omelet seemed like it was steamed rather than cooked, and the potatoes were so boooooring.
  
  i ordered a scramble egg dish with bacon and avocado, potatoes and english muffin.  portion was small, but that's okay cause i wouldn't have wanted any more.  it was so tasteless!
  
  there were quite a few customers there.  maybe these are first timers, as the restaurant is new in our area.  i noticed the lady at a nearby table only ate a forkfull of her scrambled medley.  
  
  i've heard the pancakes are good.  if i give them another try, that's what i'll get.

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  Posted on 09.24.11 Sandy M.

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  I'm a big big fan of breakfast places! I know like my hubby says you can't mess up breakfast...yet I beg to differ.  Breakfast can be very bland even though it's easy to cook.  I feel like it needs some TLC when made na mean =) On the way to this place we past another breakfast place about a mile away on 3rd street.  Many cars in front of that place and I felt like man it looks like a mom and pop breakfast joint I kinda wanna check that place out.  See breakfast with some TLC.
  
  We get to First Watch and there's plenty of parking space.  Even though it seemed a little packed.  The nice young lady opened the door for us and greeted us with a cheery smile at 845 am.  She took our names and we sat down on a bench while looking at the menu.  It was pretty busy.  We got sat in about 5 mins.  
  
  Ordered a coffee that she poured right away.  Yes they had the "good" cream.  I LOVE IT already.  I hate using regular cream and sugar I'm all about that foo foo cream for my coffee.  Oh and there were a few well behaved babies and kids including mine =) They have high chairs woohoo!! Me and the hubby both ordered the Acapulco express and 2 plain pancakes on the side. I remember being very full after our meal but it wasn't with a bunch of TLC.  The homestyle potatoes were not like mimis didn't have much flavor.  It was like something I can make at home which is pretty plain and simple.  The pancakes were huge so me and the hubby shared but I still feel like The Fox makes the best pancakes so far. What I did like was the fact that they served egg whites! and gluten free options.  I never really cared about gluten free option but now that my baby is supposedly allergic to wheat it's just better to get gluten free products.  
  
  The service was good.  Prompt.  Quick.  Yet it wasn't that one waiter that cracks jokes with you or makes you feel at home.  Maybe it's cause they first opened and they are working out the kinks.  I hate to say this but thinking more about it, it can be more of an upgrade of Denny's just waaaaaay cleaner, quicker service, and better food...just not with the TLC

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  Posted on 08.20.11 Joy B.

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