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First Watch

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Breakfast restaurant Family restaurant American restaurant Brunch restaurant Lunch restaurant Health food restaurant Traditional us american restaurant Pancake house

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. People often mention great, good, service, breakfast, time, delicious, experience, menu, coffee, friendly,


Address

61 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Website

www.firstwatch.com

Contact

(602) 265-2092

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • 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
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 2:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (19) good (15) service (14) breakfast (13) time (11) delicious (8) experience (8) menu (8) coffee (8) friendly (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 JP P. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the ambiance here, the food is great and the service is stellar. I've had the hatch green chilli pulled pork hash and the barbacoa breakfast burrito I highly recommend both of them. The juices are great as well I've had the purple haze, and the morning meditation juice. The ginger bread donuts were light and overall a perfect donut hole.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uwanzi I. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time here and I will be going back again. The salad was delicious, service was great, price was affordable and just all around clean and peaceful atmosphere. The tomato soup wasn't my cup of tea. I couldn't have asked for a better lunch service/experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorena H. 4 months ago on Google
    I've been wanting to stop by and try out the lemon ricotta pancakes ever since I saw them advertised on TV. They were every bit as delicious as I imagined. I also tried the million dollar bacon. It was sweet with a small kick of heat. So delicious! We didn't have to wait for a table and the service was great!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandy F. 2 years ago on Google
    We were so dang hungry after my husband's doc appointment, and didn't want fast food. Found this place and man oh man! Hubby likes to call himself a Biscuits & Gravy Connoisseur haha and I love Eggs Benedict (I see it on a menu, I'm going to order it and critique it!) so it was only appropriate that's what we ordered. Did not disappoint for sure! Biscuits & Gravy were perfect! Came with a side of potatoes that were seasoned just right, and fluffy eggs that werent hard, cold or flat like other places because they were cooked first and sat under the warmer. The Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict were fantastic. The sauce was smooth and creamy, the smoked salmon was a wonderful compliment to the tomato slices and added avocado. The toasted ciabetta was still crunchy on the outside and not soggy! Lightly tossed lemon dressing greens and wow! It's not often that I CANT finish Eggs Benedict, but this was SO filling that I just wasn't able to! The sharable bacon plate was to die for! Who doesn't love maple syrup drizzled over hardwood smoked bacon with hints of Cheyenne pepper?! It was refreshing to see a menu that had a plethora of healthy food options, as well as fresh squeezed juices. The Purple Haze drink was a perfect compliment to the meal, and it was a great surprise to see that they had oatmilk creamer for my coffee. It's a rare find it seems that restaurants have dairy free creamer. Which is unfortunate since there are those who can't do a lot or any dairy. I applaud First Watch for making sure to have these kinds of "small but not" commodities on hand. The atmosphere was pleasant. Lots of families, but not loud or overly noisy. This restaurant is a really great place for a nice, sit down, cup of coffee in hand and long talks over brunch. Definitely would recommend it and FOR SURE going back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kory L. 7 months ago on Google
    Food was great! I loved the Lavender Lemonade and would highly recommend. Service was super friendly but mediocre at remembering to bring requested items.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jordon C. 11 months ago on Google
    It’s fine, we ordered to-go every day for breakfast from here during a work trip this week, and every time I ordered the egg breakfast sandwich my egg was insanely overcooked, giving them chance after chance to get it right. It’s advertised as an over-easy egg but if you look at my picture it is evident that it is over-hard at the least. There’s no way an over-easy egg would cook that much in the box on the way back. I wouldn’t pay here after this happened twice, let alone four days in a row. It’s just OK, I’m positive there are better options in the PHX area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meilute W. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is mainly focused on breakfast and has tons of options to chose from! However, when we came in for lunch, we were able to pick something too. Breakfast tacos with eggs and avocados are superb, egg Benedict with salad on the side is amazing, also we got waffle, potatoes and chocolate milk for the kiddo. Everything was very delicious, fresh, and I as well enjoyed my drink - non-alcoholic cocktail. Our waitress always had a smile on and was very helpful. Wonderful restaurant, I highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura J. 5 months ago on Google
    It was my first time here, and may I say I was impressed by the quaint atmosphere and the friendly service. We were welcomed in and sat right away.The waitress was very friendly and started us off with our coffee, which they served in a pot, which they left at our table and refilled it when needed. I did explain that it was the first time, and she took her time and went over the menu with me and gave me some recommendations. I ordered the lemon ricotta pancakes, and they were served with a bottle of hot suryup. They were very fluffy and delicious. My friend ordered a Turkey burger, and it was huge and had some really good toppings on it. She did tell me that it was her favorite thing to order here. I will definitely come back to try the different food they have. Thank you for the great food and service that we received here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tweety B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great, Fresh, Healthier Breakfast place. Cool dining areas. Friendly, fast service. Server- Denajo was so wonderful!🤗 Made my experience a good one! Very attentive and helpful. Had the Traditional Breakfast and upgraded to the Million Dollar bacon with maple syrup. Everything tasted good. Didn't really love the coffee though, but I'm not a traditional coffee drinker. I prefer a smooth coffee and this was kinda "sour" tasting, but it's just my taste. I definitely recommend you try this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gary C. 2 years ago on Google
    8 of us ate at the First Watch and everybody was happy about the drinks and food! The juices were refreshing, and the food was delicious! I shared the bacon with maple syrup and chives. And I had a hash with mushrooms. Everything came out amazing. I normally would say that most breakfast/brunch things are easy to prep at home. But at First Watch, they add that extra touch with fresh ingredients, spices, and herbs that you wouldn't think of until you tried it here. Highly recommend!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pam M. 5 months ago on Google
    First Watch Phoenix, AZ was a friendly and upbeat place to enjoy breakfast! My husband thought the breakfast tacos were terrific! My ricotta pancakes, with lemon curd and strawberries, were very good. Our waitress was helpful and attentive. I will definitely order the seasoned potatoes whenever we return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Teandria H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great spot to grab breakfast or lunch! It's close to the hospital and easy to see from the street. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing and did not disappoint. When I return to Phoenix I will definitely come back to enjoy this restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angie G. 2 years ago on Google
    It was overall a great experience. Our server was polite, friendly, and always willing to help. As you can see, I really liked the Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos since I already had taken a bite. I also ordered the Morning Meditation drink.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Isaac C. 2 years ago on Google
    It was good. More like home cooking if thats your thing... Always looks so busy must be the tiny parking because we got seated immediately. Staff was perfect friendly and attentive. Blueberry muffins are good could have used more blueberries. My biscuits and gray came out pretty good a little to dense and bland gravy was really good as so the diced potatoes golden with a little dark brown crunchy ends just like i like them. The price was fair $35 for 2 people not bad at all . i would come back definitely...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sal M. 4 months ago on Google
    This was our first time here, and it won't be the last. Vanessa: Our server, the food, and the atmosphere were great. We will be returning! Keep the Sunny Seoul Hash on the menu!! It's perfect. The spiked Lavendar Lemonade was also 😋 !!

  • 4/5 Etta S. 5 months ago on Google
    Parking is terrible. Their parking lot is very small. First thing I noticed was huge chunks of food on the inside of one water glass. Our server Lauren was great. Both of our meals were really good. I had Turkey sausage with Gravy, eggs and potatoes. There was soo much food. Forget doing anything other than napping after that. We sat outside and the flies were annoying for a little while. I definitely will come back.

  • 5/5 Shonevis M. 7 months ago on Google
    This was delicious the trio, A waffle, eggs your way with sausage or bacon but I had it substituted fir hash brown's 😋

  • 5/5 Danny D. 1 year ago on Google
    Solid spot to enjoy a good perfect portions of traditional breakfast with lots of healthy options. Everything was cooked well and coffee is great. Clean place, not rushed, and servers were kind. Outside seating is best to enjoy the morning weather.

  • 5/5 Charles W. 9 months ago on Google
    It was decent. I will say I didn't expect to order an omelette and have it come with a side of greens, as in the type you'd get with a salad, but it did and I ate them. Great service and a nice atmosphere inside a structure that had an old time feel about it.

  • 5/5 Israa T. 11 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite locations, they were busy but we were seated fast, server took our order right away and food was ready in about 10 minutes. Thank you guys, that’s why I always go there. ♥️♥️

  • 5/5 Elias H. 7 months ago on Google
    Fairly quick seating even when they were quite busy. The parking lot always looks full but I always find a spot. Service is great here, I’ve never been disappointed by the prompt service or awesome food at this First Watch. The Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict might be my favorite Benedict ever. It was just so delicious and I highly recommended it. The mint mocha was great too, but like most iced coffees there’s so much ice that you don’t get as much drink as you’d like to. Seriously try this Benedict it’s so good!

  • 5/5 braden g. 7 months ago on Google
    The restaurant was packed, yet the waitress in the spot & smiling. I had the seasonal pumpkin pancake. It was nice and fluffy. It needed a sprinkle of cinnamon. The eggs were scrambled to satisfaction! 😋 It was my first time trying the chicken patty. It was flavorful.

  • 5/5 Elsa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Aca/Asa/Asah (sorry not sure how to spell your name, but the new employee training) was an amazing server :) very attentive & kind. First time being here & the food was amazing. Thank you for the wonderful service :)

  • 5/5 Rob T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great breakfast experience here. Vast amount of choices on the menu, and what my colleague and I had both tasted great. I had the morning meditation drink (see photo), which tasted great and the avocado toast. Friendly service, good quality food, and will come back next time I’m in Phoenix.

  • 5/5 MCS. d. 2 years ago on Google
    Took a break from our dog training and went to a dog friendly restaurant has a small patio for dogs out front that you enter from outside. Our server name was Heidi and she was absolutely awesome cared that we had a good experience here. Food was flavorful and healthy. Standard breakfast menu. Would return again. They also have a lunch menu.

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my uncle here for breakfast for his birthday. It was both our first time there and we both enjoyed it and had a really good experience. I will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Mysheka H. 1 year ago on Google
    Customer service experience was excellent food is fresh and to my liking. I got shrimp and grits wit came with adell sausages, Green onions, green peppers & friend tomatoes. Seasoning was on point. Next up Potatoes, ham, sausages, the Lemon Riccota strawberry pancakes , with a ice coffee.. Also a pine apple express drink with a shot of health.. I’m 😍!!

  • 4/5 Silvia B. 2 years ago on Google
    I don't get to go to Phoenix, AZ as much as I would like, but when I do I do my best to seek out the most interesting restaurants I can. The Bay Area being, in my opinion, San Diego and Orange County's toughest rival on the west coast as far as dining is concerned, I do so with great relish, and Google is my guide. Rolling out bed early on a Saturday morning, hoping to find someplace close by that was original and masterful, the Google app guided me from my bedchamber to this place just off of the Cable Car line.

  • 5/5 Mallory T. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and wide variety of options on the menu! I am from Indiana and this was my first experience at a First Watch. I will be searching all over locally to see if I can find one. The food is so good and service was wonderful. :)

  • 5/5 Marilyn W. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has several places. I went to the one on Thomas in Phoenix. Love the food and the drink purple haze up amazing. The service was great and the atmosphere was chill. Great place to have breakfast


Call (602) 265-2092 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 seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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