First Watch

Had a yen for an omelet so I did a search for a good breakfast spot in the area my daughter and I was in (Gahanna), up popped #FirstWatch. Though, it’s been a long time since I was last there, I remember the service being good so we decided to head in that direction. The service is still great and the food is wonderful! I enjoyed the «Works» omelet (yum!) along with a cup of hot tea and a kale drink! If you have yet to try First Watch, I suggest that you do!

I am updating my previous one star review. I have returned and the food has been great. Service still slow. I went in late on a Saturday and despite the fact they werent busy it took almost 25 minutes from time of order to get my food. I will say servers are really nice and food is generally really good.

Loved the food here. Down side is long waits on weekends. My server Spencer was amazing and had the best personality and great recommendations. Try going at slower times.

First Watch has always been a standby for me when I need a great breakfast place to meet people. Their pancakes and potatoes are amazing! I could probably eat them all day! Only downside? There never seems to be enough parking!

Bacon cheddar pancakes. That is all.
What? You want more? Fine. It’s been awhile since I had been to a First Watch and, after dropping the cat off for a dental visit, we wandered over here for the aforementioned pancakes. Wednesday mornings are a great time to visit, we didn’t have to wait to be seated and our food came out promptly. We both ended up with 2 bacon cheddar pancakes. I completely forgot how huge the pancakes are and regretted that I wasn’t able to finish them all. Note to self: order ONE pancake next time. But, there was large, crispy bacon pieces in the pancakes and the OJ was cold. It was a great start to my day. This place is always packed on the weekends so I doubt I’ll show up very regularly but, if I have day off, weekdays may be my favorite time to visit.

What a pleasant surprise had eggs Benedict yesterday and eggs sausage potatoes today. Everything was A+ in fact the place was jumping. Prices are right. A must place for breakfast & lunch.

good spot for a nice breakfast, nothing spectacular but nothing bad

Good food but always packed. My fiancé and I were sat at a table right by the front door. Door opened every five minutes, letting cold air in and freezing me to death. Then an older crowd hovered over me as we waited for our food because they had no where else to stand. Two different times they bumped into me and our table and staff/​management did nothing to shoo them away from us nor did we get a real apology.

Great breakfast but always a wait. They have an app online now that lets you check in though. Coffee is good and fresh fruit and juice abound. My favorite breakfast place but just need to avoid weekends if you don’t like to wait.

As usual the food is good. I had a Vegged Out Egg-​White omelet with mixed greens and bacon on the side — no, I am not a vegetarian. The service was a little slow today. Still, you can’t go wrong with First Watch.

This is the best and healthier breakfast spots. The wait time and service is great. New and healthy options to choose from. My go to meal is a veg’d out omelet with egg whites, potatos and Multigrain toast. I am always served with a large container of fresh coffee and water.
The only drawback is the parking. If it’s early enough during the workweek or on the weekend it’s ok but later morning on a Saturday or Sunday can be tricky. Overflow parking near Kohls is a good alternative.

I got the cajun chicken omelette and it was simply perfect! Staff was nice, food came out very fast. I would eat here everyday if I could.

Came here last week on the way to the airport for a quick bite to eat. I’ve been here before and I always order the same thing: the chicken changa. Delish! It’s their version of a chicken chimichanga with a breakfast twist. Love it and highly recommend it.
My guest had the pancakes and they looked amazingly fluffy.
Their service could be a little faster though. Luckily we weren’t in too much of a hurry.

Had breakfast in here one morning. Ordered an omelette which included Chorizo.
The omelette barely had any Chorizo in it. It was such a tiny amount that they should be embarrassed for advertising it with Chorizo.
Overall, the flavor was good and the omelette was well made.
Service was good.

Just down the street from me and I’ve only been twice. It gets very busy, so enjoy if you manage to get in at an off-​time without the hustle and bustle. Great breakfast food, I’ve actually had a different thing both times I’ve gone which for me is rare to find multiple things I’d try/​eat. We’ll definitely go again, I just wish we were morning people and could manage to make it out more often. It’s decently priced, so definitely a great place to go. They have accommodated my picky toddler’s appetite and made sure we could order individual items for her. It’s also decently priced, so definitely a great place to go.

I love this place!
Friendly, fast service, will customize anything. Decent prices, I don’t feel like I’ve been robbed for breakfast. They sub egg whites for free which Scramblers and Bob Evans don’t do. The food is very consistent, I’ve literally been there Over 100x and sent food back once.
And great location!
If their coffee was a smidgen better I’d up them to the never seen 6 stars!!! :-)

I found my new favorite breakfast spot! The food is fresh and delicious; I had the BLT Benedict, which was generously topped with arugula, tomato, and avocado, and served with very fresh, seasonal fruit. My only complaint is that they do not serve cups of coffee — they serve pots, which is a good value if you’re sharing, but a little pricey if you just want one cup.

Have to try the iced coffee. It’s excellent.
Breakfast was excellent to. Definitely will be back passing through Cincinnati again.

If you want great breakfast, brunch or lunch in the burbs, check out First Watch. They’re open 7 days a week from 7:00am to 2:30pm.
My family is no stranger to this breakfast haunt. In fact, my Nana dines here nearly once a week. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. The food is always fresh, with some innovative touches to the typical café/​diner style menu with a slant toward the *gasp* healthier side. They offer several daily specials, as well as a muffin of the day, free refills on sodas, happily accommodate special requests (I ask for only strawberries & blueberries when ordering my favorite Energy Bowl) and free substitutions (egg whites). I love love love that they serve the coffee in carafes, so that I don’t have to wait for refills. The pancakes are huge (I’ve never ordered more than one) fluffy, served with whipped real butter & warm real maple syrup… absolutely delicious!
So, sit, have a chat, read the paper or peruse your mobile device, do a bit of people watching and enjoy some good food.
First Watch is a step above in my book. I wouldn’t steer you wrong. Promise.

I absolutely love FirstWatch. My husband and I come here a few times a month and are always happy with how consistently good the food is. I always get the plain pancakes (I’m a traditionalist) which are very fluffy and delicious. My husband loves the Bacon and Cheddar pancakes and also raves about their Reuben.
Don’t think twice about coming here!