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.

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!

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.

Love the back of restaurant outdoor seating! Good service too! 8383 S Tamiami Trail SUITE 111, Sarasota, FL 34238

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!

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!

This is a nice First Watch. If the weather is nice they have outdoor tables by a small pond. They have a bar so you can get mimosas. Put in your name on the First Watch website. Our wait was supposed to be 5-10 min but we were not seated until 30 min. The food was delicious. I got the traditional breakfast with carrot cake pancakes and the chicken sausage patty and sunny side up eggs. The waitress was very attentive and got us our refills and food quickly. I would give them the benefit of the doubt in that they were training new staff.

First time to First Watch and this was very nice. You can sit outdoors and the views of the lake are terrific. My avocado toast was good. My wife had granola bowl also good. Service was good portions good. A little pricey but scenery was nice.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Okay food, poor service. We waited over 30 minutes for the food to come out. Our waitress walked by us multiple times and did not check on us. Wait would’ve been okay if the food was exceptional but mediocre food. I informed staff that we are leaving to just get food from across the street then they brought it out a few minutes later. Manager came to speak with us and was professional about the whole thing. It was a busy Saturday morning and they told us they were understaffed. That sounds like a management/scheduling issue and not a good reason for poor service. Tell customers what’s going on and check on them instead of ignoring them. I did not think the food was that good tbh even though I was famished. Pumpkin pancake was meh (see pic below) and they forgot the syrup on the side.

It had been years since my last meal at First Watch, and after a friend and I met there for lunch recently, I wondered why. The made-from-scratch food is clean, attractive and delicious, and the prices are more than reasonable. Despite every table being occupied, the service was fast, friendly and efficient. I definitely won’t wait so long for my next return visit!

My favorite place par excellence for my breakfasts. The most important thing is that my wife does not consume sugar and in this place she eats like at home.

The barbacoa quesadilla was delicious with 2 good poached eggs and a lime hollandaise! Only thing that could be better is the doneness on the breakfast potato. Great service.

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!

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.