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First Watch

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One of the Most Reviewed Brunch restaurants in Montgomery


Address

2920 Zelda Rd Ste E, Montgomery, AL 36106, United States

Website

www.firstwatch.com

Contact

+1 334-277-0802

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.6K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • 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 Quentin S. 2 years ago on Google
    The hostess that seated me, attitude was a little off putting and almost made me leave but my waitress Tam was absolutely amazing!! I love everything about her. Her energy and bubbly personality was truly appreciated. If you ask me, she should be the one coaching every employee at this location how to be EXACTLY like her. She is truly the blueprint for a successful restaurant. Glad I ate here, the food was great too.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is great! We were so happy to learn of the montgomery location after visiting the Birmingham so many times. The food is always and the staff is always friendly. If your going during prime time make sure and go online and get on the waiting list through google maps.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke S. 1 year ago on Google
    They gave me my own coffee pot, I appreciated that. I don't like having to wait for a waiter to refill my coffee. I also always feel obligated to get a refill whenever they ask me. I could be on my fifth cup with my eye twitching, but if they asked me if I'd like another, I'd still reach my trembling hand out. Bar tenders are allowed to cut people off. Waiters at breakfast restaurants should be able to do the same with coffee. It may be upsetting at first, but it'd be better for my overall health. I think I drink coffee to the point of sickness at breakfast places because I'm trying to get my money's worth. I want to get enough free coffee to the point where it would pay for my breakfast. It's the same reason I'd never get only 1-3 mimosas if they were bottomless. Or go to an all you can eat buffet and only leave feeling adequately full. Anyway, the food and coffee were great here.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharica J. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great food! Great customer service! My first time at First Watch and I enjoyed every minute of it!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meredith M. 2 years ago on Google
    We had no idea what to expect when we arrived, but chose to go because of all of the high reviews. The service was very friendly and efficient. They had the best waffle I've ever eaten on my life! We're only here through that weekend, but may be revisiting today!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anja W. 2 years ago on Google
    We have come here two times now! If you follow my reviews you’ll find that’s very RARE! I love this brunch spot. It has everything brunch, booze, and friendly service! I have ordered the morning glory, Bloody Mary, the purple haze, and now the mimosa they were all amazing!!!! Their food is great too perfectly Sauced and seasoned.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tii (. 2 years ago on Google
    love coming here for a brunch vibe! the wait was bearable even though it was really busy. came with a party of 5 and had great service from our server! all of the food was immaculate and I will definitely be coming back :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kitsana D. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here and I was very impressed with the food and service. The waitress was very pleasant and the food came out nice and hot. Great tasting too. This is the type of place that would become a regular place for me to eat if I lived her permanently.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricki V. 2 years ago on Google
    First Watch was highly recommended by my friends so we finally met up here for brunch today. I've been craving eggs Benedict all week and they had a few options to choose from. The BLT Benedict was perfection 😍 The coffee was great quality too and everyone loved the million dollar bacon. Highly recommend this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jewell 11 months ago on Google
    10/10…Absolutely love it. You will definitely be satisfied ordering from this place. Been here 2 times so far…love it. Amazing atmosphere and clean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadra 2 years ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I are new to the area and are so thankful we found this place! We have eaten here twice already (photos are from both times). Awesome meals, great atmosphere, and all at a decent price. I love that you can join the waitlist ahead of time, and everyone who works there is so friendly and kind. We will be back many more times.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ryan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good overall, but it did take quite a while to get some of our food. The server also kept forgetting to bring us silverware, so we couldn't stir in our cream and sugar with our coffee. It was pretty good overall, but I wouldn't recommend their million dollar bacon. It's just over priced bacon with syrup drizzled on it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaladale B. 1 year ago on Google
    First, all I would like to take this time to shine a bright light on my waitress Adrian. She was an absolute pleasure to be in the company of. Adrian was very polite, informative, and had an amazing attitude while I was in the restaurant. The food was incredibly amazing. I enjoyed the recommendation that Adrian gave me, which was the chicichanga. The drink you see in the picture was another recommendation by Adrian, simply delicious. Without a doubt, this was my very first time and certainly will not be the last. The overall environment was inviting, welcoming, and yet cozy. First Watch is definitely going to me my go-to for either breakfast or brunch. Simply put, this place is awesome! Now, in closing, when you go request Ms. Adrian, because she is sure to get and make sure you are taken care of. Thank you, First Watch, for an amazing first experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea M. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time eating here, and it did not disappoint! The staff was extremely friendly, the atmosphere is nice and the food was really good. I will definitely be going back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather J. 1 year ago on Google
    During a drizzling day with my dog traveling, they served us outside with no hesitation. The only thing that compared to the excellent service was the phenomenal food. I highly recommend it. They only have four tables outside if you are planning to bring your pet or enjoy the weather.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sirena B. 7 months ago on Google
    The fruit was great; the chickenaga (sp?) Was delish, the athlete was a little dry for me, the French toast was excellent, the salmon omelet was good, the pastors were salty :(, the butter grits were kinda bland, the banana almond granola crunch pancake (name?) was ok... I love granola but it didn't work well in the pancake for me. However, overall a very good experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camry L. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was great! Service a little slow. I got the chickichanga! That's a must. Also tried the Floridian French toast and that was very refreshing and delicious as well. I recommend the chickichange 100%, you will not be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Laketta R. 7 months ago on Google
    Decided to give First Watch a try. I placed my order online for my family. Arrived at the restaurant at the allotted time and had to wait ten to fifteen minutes. Overall, the food was good and the house was divided.

  • 5/5 Danyelle A. 4 months ago on Google
    My husband and I went for breakfast they were busy, but the wait wasn't long the atmosphere was kind and smelled of great food our server was kind and nice and made sure we had everything that we need.

  • 4/5 Abdul Kader S. 8 months ago on Google
    This is an amazing brunch restaurant. Make sure to come early or make a prior reservation as they tend to have waiting time on weekends/holidays. The food is great and they have multiple healthy options to choose from. Will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Kindra P. 4 months ago on Google
    I always get excited about going to First Watch and today was no exception. Staff is wonderful warm and friendly. Food is always outstanding!! My server shared with me a little part of her life and we hugged. May have even shed a tear or two together. God bless you always sweet lady

  • 5/5 Tena W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Wanna step outside your comfort zone then try First watch. That toast that comes with the traditional breakfast is delicious. With a side of butter grits and the bowl of grits are smaller then you would think so I will order me extra grits to make it enough for me and (ask for no extra butter on top you will thank me later). The pancakes are the size of plates so be careful ordering two. Other than that it was nice and clean and our waitress was everything. So for me 9/10 only because I needed regular sugar for my coffee so I could have enjoyed it more. But the comfort zones are hard to break away from.

  • 5/5 M.L. S. 2 months ago on Google New
    Service was super great... food was fresh and fast... even tipped extra is was so good and on point... this place definitely went on my list to come back.... must try

  • 5/5 Cindy C. 10 months ago on Google
    Delicious place to have breakfast! The Benedict eggs were delightful, with a hint of lemon flavor that added a nice touch. The banana oat pancakes were absolutely amazing, and the Colombian coffee was also exceptional.

  • 5/5 Kimberly H. 11 months ago on Google
    I wanted to give First Watch 4 stars, because of the grits (not my favorite)...but my Server Fallon was TOP TIER! I'm talking about above and beyond! She made it an "experience"! Pancakes, potatoes, bacon, eggs...all good! Even the green drink...#chefkisses! Ohhh and the greeter (male w/ locs) was superb too! Parking is a little hectic- but it is worth it. I can't wait to go back! I definitely recommend it!

  • 4/5 J J. 9 months ago on Google
    Their food tastes and looks amazing! However, their food prices are on the high side so this is a once in a while visit for us. I took our teenager for breakfast last week and the bill was $42 plus tip for just the two of us. The meal kept us full until dinner though.

  • 4/5 Craig M. 1 year ago on Google
    First Watch is that breakfast place you go to for a little more modern or hip-style meal. They have a variety of items to choose from including omelettes, eggs, Eggs Benedict, fruit bowls and much more. Prices will set you back $15 to $20 a person depending on the food you choose. On our visit we were seated quickly. I did do the “get in line” on their website but for whatever reason, any time I do this for this location, they never can seem to locate where I’ve signed in. Luckily, we’ve usually been seated pretty fast at this location anyway. Today, I went with traditional eggs breakfast, over-medium that was served with skillet potatoes, bacon (you can choose your own meat), toast and marmalade. I added an extra side of sausage and a cup of coffee. The eggs were a little more over done than I preferred and were a little scorched. The potatoes and bacon were good but I have to say that in the future I will not go with their sausage links. They were very dried out and had more of a gray color…almost like a turkey sausage but I am assuming I was served their regular sausage. Regular sausage should never be that dry. My other party members went with The Works omelette which I’ve had before and is pretty good. Again, the eggs on the omelettes were also scorched pretty good around the edges. Our waitress was very polite and accommodating, continuing to check in on us throughout our meal. Most First Watch locations are pretty consistent with their food and service with those occasional very long wait times. I’ve never really been to a location where there was a major problem with my meal. We will continue to visit First Watch from time to time.

  • 5/5 Simon C. 2 years ago on Google
    I got The Works Omelette with the seasoned potatoes. The food was great and it came with coffee which was neat. I would highly recommend this spot for brunch.


Call +1 334-277-0802 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ 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
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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