Best selection, top to bottom. My first time to First Watch but I wish I'd known about it sooner. The ricotta pancakes with the lemon curd, the trifecta, everything was delicious...even the coffee! And fresh squeezed OJ....go, asap!
The manager greeted my 88 year old parents at the door. He held it open for my mom and dad. He consistently circulated around the restaurant checking on every table. I was in the restaurant business and college and thought he was impeccable! I would hire him if I owned a restaurant and I heartbeat! He asked all the customers how they were doing and quickly got whatever anyone needed. We are on the Patio on Thursday for breakfast. A+ Management❤️
This place is amazing for breakfast the decor is fresh and lovely and clean the waitresses are lovely and the food is great all organic you can have healthy egg white omelette or bacon and eggs we love it. Once you have found a good place to eat stick with it. We have been about 6 times while we were here on holiday for 2 weeks x
A great spot for breakfast, and a patio with a great view!
Always fresh, fabulous, and fast! Love the salad with frittata and delicious coffee! Love the carrot ginger chai to wash it all down!
Travelling on business. I googled places to eat, saw menu & put the address in my GPS.. Lets just say.. the food was so good & fresh.. you wont be dissappointed. Very friendly waitress
Patty Cullinan Spinelli
+5
Bright, clean, friendly. We all had great meals, good portions and freshly made. Jen our server made us feel at home even though we arrived 30 minutes before closing. Can't wait to go back for breakfast
We love First Watch, it's our go-to place for Breakfast especially when we have guests . The food is good and the servers are always friendly.
Delicious. Every. Single. Time. Took a first-timer. She cannot wait to go back.
We love First Watch-! The food is great-! The staff is friendly . We love the new makeover at the south sarasota location.
For my first time at First Watch ever, I decided to play it safe and try the Traditional, which (with some customization on my end) came with nicely scrambled eggs, two savory sausages, two pieces of buttered toast, a small bowl of jam, and a side of seasoned salad. Honestly can't say much other than I enjoyed every bite and finished with a clean plate. Whether the food was that good or I was very hungry that morning (or both), I had a pleasant experience and left feeling ready to start to the day. Overall, a great first impression from my first First Watch. Definitely recommend if you want a nice, hearty breakfast!
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If you're looking for a great spot for breakfast or lunch in south Sarasota, look no further than First Watch. This restaurant has local roots and many other locations, and it's easy to see why it's such a popular choice among locals and visitors alike.
One of the things I love about this particular location is the beautiful back patio, which offers plenty of shade and a lovely view of a large lake. It's the perfect spot to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors, and it's especially nice on a sunny day.
But it's not just the setting that makes First Watch so great - the food is also absolutely delicious. Everything on the menu is tasty, but I save room for the Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk, which is a delicious dessert drink that you must try. Quick and attentive service, so you'll never have to wait long for your meal to arrive.
Another great thing about First Watch is the ample parking available outside, so you never have to worry about finding a spot for your car. All in all, I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast or a light and refreshing lunch, First Watch is the perfect spot to satisfy your cravings. So head on over to this great establishment today - you won't be disappointed!
We had a wonderful time here today for lunch. Loved the menu selections, something for every appetite. The gluten free bread is a quality brand and goes well with a sandwich. The portion sizes are just right for the pricing. We were seated right away and had great service from multiple team members throughout our lunch. The manager Jay, comes right up to your table and says hi, which I love, a nice personal touch which makes you feel welcomed and not rushed. This place is busy! I loved seeing how much fun the staff was having while giving great service. Next time we will sit outside on the water side, it looks beautiful. Definitely a great spot to meet up with friends and family! P.s. the mimosas are fantastic!
It's a standard First Watch. Prices are high for a chain, but food quality is good enough to justify it. Was very busy but didn't have to wait too long for am outdoor table.
Kermit and Alesya Pagel
+5
A secret wonder! Eat here for breakfast (-ish)!
This little place is locally owned and is only open until 2. (Edit - Turns out it's a big chain! I found one just down the street from me in Virginia!) The food was really excellent. The service was also excellent.
So it's a "breakfast restaurant." Which means brunch, too. In addition to the usual breakfast dishes, there are sandwiches and stuff. Didn't look, because I wanted coffee! And eggs, etc.
We had to wait about 20 minutes, although the dining room didn't look that full. COVID, maybe? They had outdoor seating that looked lovely. The waitress was just super, no complaints at all.
The biggest surprise was a dish I didn't order, but I sampled it. A lot. They have 3 different hash dishes you can choose. We got the Farmhouse Hash, and I highly recommend this. Potatoes, with bacon, cheese, roasted tomatoes and avocados. Then two eggs on top of all that. It was really good.
It's in a retail strip center, not super obvious. Parking is good, no problems.
Highly recommended.
Great location/access and roomier than other First Watch we have visited. My first choice (of franchise stores) for breakfast. Nutritious menu options consistently prepared. Diane provided efficient and friendly service. Perhaps best of all: "real" flatware, not pressed!
First Watch is a great restaurant. This was the first time we came to this location just because we were shopping nearby but we were very surprised with how large this one is. There are lots of tables and they sat people pretty far apart to keep everyone safe. There's a few tables outside too which is nice. We were very impressed. The staff wore masks and were very kind and of course the food was excellent - if you haven't been to one you should try as we've always loved it.
We have been coming to this location for many years. That is why we decided to come here for our son’s baptism brunch. There is a small room off to the side of the main restaurant which seats about 30 guests. It was absolutely perfect! We were able to come in the day before and set up some decorations, they were so accommodating to our party! When we arrived the day of our celebration we had such amazing service, I feel awful as I do not remember our server’s name! She was fantastic! Our food came out so quickly and everything was delicious! We let our guests order off of a limited menu of four entrees, Floridian French toast, chicken chimichanga, avocado toast and elevated egg sandwich. Everything came out fast and cooked perfectly, our guests were extremely happy!! I highly suggest dining here and we will forever be grateful for such a great experience for our celebration and for all the wonderful meals we have shared here as a family!
I ate there twice and both times everything was good. Have to say don’t get trapped into agreeing for coffee because it’s extra. I was unaware and said yes to coffee the first time. Drink your coffee at home.
It was great location since we were heading to the botanical garden.
We went during brunch hour but had breakfast.
The pancakes is bigger than you would expect. It was delicious the lemon was nice and soft not to strong.
We ordered potatoes since they didn't have hash brown but it was equally amazing, great flavor and seasonings.
The bacon was nice and sticky it was like candy bacon but more mild which was perfect for breakfast.
The breakfast tacos was amazing. Juicy and a hint of spicy if you notice it which was the sausage.
Everything was amazing. When we come to vacation definitely coming back!
The service was great and I loved the view. The manager was especially helpful in making sure that I had a good birthday and I noticed that she was willing to pitch in and help the team whenever needed. That shows great leadership. I would definitely visit again. Oh and the kale tonic drink was amazing it's a must have.
We really enjoyed our first time at first watch, so many of the menu items looked amazing and there is such a variety! We asked for first availability and were seated outside, it was so pleasant with the birds singing. Our server was so friendly. While we were told the wait to sit down was 15-20 minutes, we received our food by that time as we were prepared to order when we met our server. Very nice experience and we plan to return! We ordered some filling but feel good food. Pictured below is the AM Superfood Bowl, BLT Eggs Benedict and the special - Spring Clean juice. 😋😋
Love the back of restaurant outdoor seating! Good service too! 8383 S Tamiami Trail SUITE 111, Sarasota, FL 34238
I love first watch. I’m a fan of eggs, Benedict and their hollandaise sauce with a hint of lemon always delivers. There’s so many other great things on the menu. And everything delivered with great service and smiles.
OUTSTANDING! Service was great, the atmosphere was top notch, 2 hours later im still uncomfortably full! This place is top notch 10/10 I will be back!
Tried the summer menu today. I had the Toasted carnitas Breakfast and the Bacon Cheddar Cornbread. Both were very good. Love the view here as it sites on the side of a lake. Lovely!
First time at first watch and we loved it! Food was an amazing the fresh fruit was delicious! This will most deff be a first stop for us next time we’re in town.
A Sarasota crown jewel.
A great pot of coffee,a fantastic patio with a quiet view and dog friendly,a free newspaper,professional service with a perfect touch of friendly,a healthy menu,reasonable pricing,and last but not least plenty of parking.
Feel delighted and look forward to a new day.
I will return.
AWARDED 3 YUMS ON A SCALE OF 3
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