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First Watch

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Fairborn


Address

2614-A Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324, United States

Website

www.firstwatch.com

Contact

+1 937-431-9150

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Monday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Thursday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 2:30 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Omer R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want no fuss, good quality food, make this your next stop. Every location has been great and I have yet to have a bad experience. Make sure you try the juice!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rachael H. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was exceptional, second time coming here. First time wasn’t that great, because the menu options were overwhelmingly and I was looking for something simple. This time was better I ordered from the classics menu, I forgot what my meal was called. But I’ll let the pic speak for themselves. Chicken Patties and the Kale Tonic is a must! Edit: You have good breakfast, food taste fresh BUT depending on what I order the food can not be so great. Omelettes are sometimes over cooked/burned. Entrees sometimes don’t match what’s in the description of the menu. I understand things can run out and items aren’t available but this wasn’t expressed by the waiter. So I expect to get what I see on the menu. On my most recent visit, June 11, 2022 , ( Saturday) Hair was in my salad/eggs, this has also happened before on multiple occasions. I just thought it was a mistake the first time. But, Utensils are not that clean. And they are never clean! My Hot water was brown, looks like coffee was in the kettle before and it wasn’t properly rinsed out, that’s a no go. Jar of water also had food swimming in it. The place is ALWAYS busy as it would be and the space is very crammed. Waiters are always rushing so maybe that’s why the food/utensils aren’t clean because they’re not taking time to properly clean them. Word of advice, please properly train your employees to do things properly. Slow down, and maybe get a bigger venue so everyone is not jammed packed into one space. As I’ve mentioned before food is great but sometimes it’s not clean and that could be a turn off. This was my third time eating here. So some of the things I’ve mentioned before, I experienced the first time but because my meal was good, I overlooked it. Staff is very friendly and no matter how busy it is, my wait is never too long, and I get seated right away. I just wish you guys were a bit more clean. I shouldn’t have to eat with dirty utensils and dirty water, coffee cups, hair in my food ON multiple occasions. I don’t think I’ll be returning. This has happened one too many times and now I question if all my food was even clean, on the times I didn’t see anything in it. On my last visit I did felt a little sick after my meal, which I didn’t even finish. Kinda disappointed, this place had potential. Lowering my rating from a 4 star to a 1 star.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J.R. W. 8 months ago on Google • 397 reviews
    The service and food was great. My first visit and happy I accidentally found First Watch. This place was busy, busy, & busy, so that was a good sign. The coffee was delicious. I met a couple that were regular customers. I ordered the Breakfast Chicken & chorizo Tacos.🌮 I definitely recommend this place.

  • 3/5 Aiza E. 10 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Update/edit: They put 3 pieces of sausage inside of my omelet and 2 pieces of mushrooms, no tomatoes or anything at all. I am so disappointed with how much they've changed. I try to go here now and then. It is one of the closest and best to go for breakfast here. Always delectable! I would recommend their juices! Heads up for military folks out there - there is NO military discount here, just FYI.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Chase 9 months ago on Google • 200 reviews
    My fiancé and I tried this place out for brunch and had very mixed reviews and feelings. See the photos. We ordered two different meals but were about the same cost. As you can see one was very disappointing! The omelette was big but pretty bland in flavor. The coffee was plain Joe; nothing noteworthy. Our waitress seemed pleasant but only checked on us once. Overall not worth it / not missing out on anything spectacular.

  • 4/5 Doreen S. 2 years ago on Google
    I was told this is the place to go for breakfast. I ordered the French toast and a side of the Million $ Bacon. I was excited about the bacon but was let down, it's just thin sliced bacon. Maybe using thick slices would be better. The French toast just average. Maybe the egg dishes are better and what I should have ordered. Staff was friendly and attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jess B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a good spot to have a nice breakfast or brunch. I have been here a handful of times and haven't ever had a bad experience. There is almost always a wait to get in though, so be aware of that, and maybe check in online or over the phone. The food, cocktails, and juices are great, and I will continue to give this restaurant my business!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B B. 1 year ago on Google
    They serve breakfast and lunch here but we always stop by for breakfast. The breakfast menu contains my favorite traditional breakfast items as well as some new items like avocado toast. The service was remarkably fast for a restaurant this size.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monique J. 1 year ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Health and delicious food option. Friendly staff and fast service. I have been to other First Watch locations and this one was just as exceptional. I wanted something filling but not greasy so I went for the "Healthy Turkey" - egg white omelet with turkey, spinach, tomatoes without the feta cheese Also comes with whole grain toast. The fresh juice options are a nice touch also. I'm already looking forward to bfast tomorrow morning. Menus snapshots included.

  • 5/5 Sabrina P. 8 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    First time and definitely not the last. Been wanting to try it for years and this place did not disappoint! Everything was delicious and I've never tasted breakfast potatoes like this before! 😋

  • 5/5 Irene R. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    The service, the atmosphere and the food and presentation is excellent. I can't eat eggs or avocado. Anything they offer can be modified to not include either of those ingredients. The power bowl is exceptional. Last time I tried a new dish that was a wrap for breakfast. It was excellent! Lots of flavor!

  • 2/5 Jon A. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Waitress was nice, the food was mid at best. I got the biscuits and turkey gravy(no option for sausage gravy) and I would not order it again. My chocolate milk was a foul mix of regular milk with chocolate flavor. The eggs Benedict my friend ordered came hard boiled, and my sunny side up eggs were badly overcooked. My eggs also had a beard hair in them (I couldn’t grow a beard to save my life). I’ve heard so many good things about this place but my experience was less than pleasant.

  • 4/5 Louie H. 1 year ago on Google
    I got their barbacoa burrito. It has a good presentation but it defeats the point of a burrito being eaten with your hands when it's just drenched with sauce all over. The flavor was good, but the barbacoa was lacking. Not flavor wise but like there was only a sliver of actual meat. It wasn't my imagination because i had cut open the burrito with my knife since as i mentioned it was too messy to eat with my hands and i noticed that the meat was barely there during the burrito dissection. The cold brew was pretty strong and pretty good though.

  • 5/5 Jen W. 11 months ago on Google
    Wanted to get a nice breakfast while visiting Dayton and First Watch was an excellent choice! The vibe was so cute, especially the beautifully designed chalkboard. The specialty drink was delicious, as was the meal!

  • 4/5 Deanna H. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered one of their famous juices and this one was new and it was amazing. But I was disappointed with my food. I ordered the biscuit and gravy with grits. My biscuit was dry and cooked way too long, the gravy was salted, and my potatoes were also salty that I needed more water. I only ate my eggs. The girls were draining in butter. I attempted to take the top part off but it was so much butter soaked in the middle and bottom I couldn't eat them. I sent the food back and told them I would pay for the eggs and juice. The server was understanding and I only paid for my juice. I was understanding as well because we all have off days. I will give them another try.

  • 4/5 E M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was our first visit to this location, while I have visited other First Watch. I ordered the Chile Chorizo omelet and was pleased with the taste and presentation. My wife ordered the Turkey Gravy and biscuit and the biscuit was not fresh. Great service. Coffee is fresh while a bit stout - I liked the coffee. The dining area was about half full so atmosphere was not quiet but nice. The menu is very green/health oriented so it's not my typical breakfast fare. When they brought my meal I thought I had ordered a salad.😎. I would definitely recommend this First Watch location.

  • 4/5 Ronald R. 1 year ago on Google
    My family goes here almost every Sunday after church. Great service and food . Until today. Didn't seem busy. Some empty tables. Ordered brisket hash for which is really good. Today it was over cooked and yes I told our waitress. She asked if I wanted it redone . I told her no because I had eaten half .

  • 4/5 Shimir B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food for anyone in your party no matter what you are in to! One of my favorite brunch spots!

  • 2/5 B O. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a bad experience all the way around. Not at all what I expected. Great looking food presentation. Floors and table were sticky. We asked the server to clean the table and the whole time we were there she ignored us and was quite rude, until she gave us the bill and smiled. We were shocked and thought maybe she was tired. She smiled and served all the other tables around us. I had bad stomach all day after eating here. Basically an expensive breakfast and horrible service. We asked one time nicely to clean the table and i guess it was too much to ask! My stomach is ill and i will never again visit this place.

  • 5/5 Brianna R. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited on a Saturday Morning. Was definitely super crowded and had to wait for 30 minutes. I recommend joining their waitlist online because it saved us an extra 30 minutes! Our server was super friendly and the food was delicious!! They have tons of different things on the menu and my family absolutely loved the million dollar bacon. We will definitely be visiting again!

  • 5/5 Keye L. 2 years ago on Google
    A little context. The pancakes are plate-sized. I wasn't paying attention when I ordered. Needless say I was surprised when I saw my 2 plate-sized pancakes and even more surprised at how delicious they were. I honestly couldn't stop eating them. I was so full I skipped lunch...I really can't wait to do it again! Also, I'm not a Kale eater however Kale drink is shockingly very good. Checkout was a little slow however the place was clean and looked well maintained.

  • 3/5 The B. 2 years ago on Google
    It would be five stars if it had been cleaner. We were sat at a dirty table, with dirty booth dividers. The rolled silverware was dirty as well. Not with just water spots, but dried, crusty food. The food itself was great! The service as well. But eating great food with dirty silverware is a major turnoff. We'll try it again, but I'm already disappointed.

  • 2/5 Sarah R. 8 months ago on Google
    Every time I come to this place they get something wrong with my order . Like just now . I had to send my plate back for under cooked slimy eggs and almost half raw bacon . Eggs came back still not done right and bacon still raw . This place is getting worse every time I come . It’s sad because I love the atmosphere and the food is wonderful if cooked right . They need to retrain there kitchen on how to properly make an over medium egg . And what crisp bacon is supposed to look like . I understand they get busy . But so does most other restaurants. They need to get it together. Oh also the potatoes are hit and miss as well . Either not done or burnt . Also staff is not very attentive. Did not bring extra napkins or offer . Not sure about spending my hard earned money on nasty food . So very disappointed

  • 5/5 Juan S. 6 months ago on Google
    The food is ALWAYS amazing. The service is great considering how busy they ALWAYS are. It might be a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Go, you won't regret it!

  • 4/5 Logan h. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    This particular location is great! Been to a few that are far too loud (the acoustics in them are horrible) but the atmosphere here was great. Staff has always been wonderful. The food and drinks are always high quality. This time, we got their limited edition Brooklyn Breakfast sandwich and it was phenomenal.

  • 5/5 Chris K. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent with good service Aimee was our server. We had tri athletic omelette, breakfast tacos, and Floridian French toast

  • 3/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good. Service needs improved. Asked for syrup and was told she'd be right back. Had to get syrup myself as I watched her carry take out orders to pickup area.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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