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First Watch

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


Address

13013 FL-43 Ste. C, Riverview, FL 33578, United States

Website

www.firstwatch.com

Contact

+1 813-423-4044

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 am to 2:30 pm
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 am to 2:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • 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


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) great (25) breakfast (24) service (22) time (17) eggs (14) delicious (13) Watch (12) menu (11) friendly (11)
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  • 5/5 angelina c. 1 year ago on Google
    Walked in and was seated quickly early this morning. Server was attentive and not over baring. Food came out hot and delicious. Bloody Mary's, salmon Benedict and breakfast tacos. Reasonable price
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mrs D. 2 years ago on Google
    1st visit to this location. Good service. A little disappointed that their DELICIOUS Cobb salad recipe had changed. I have been to First Watch 100 times and that’s all I ever get. Guess it’s time for me to explore other options on the menu. Why First Watch why??? You know how the saying goes. If it ain’t broke…………..
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 christopher r. 1 year ago on Google
    I love First Watch. I've eaten at many locations since 2006. The food is always good, the restaurants are always clean and the staff is always friendly quick to serve. For years lunch for me has been a 1/2 sandwich and a cup of their tomato basil soup.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patty Hite B. 8 months ago on Google
    A real gem of a breakfast restaurant! The coffee was superb which is important. Went there after a medical appointment and was not disappointed. Food was flavorful, reasonably priced, friendly staff. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica R. 2 years ago on Google
    If you haven't tried First Watch .. you most. This was my first visit definitely not my last. I was surprised by the many delicious menu options both on food and drinks. To drink I had the cinnamon crunch cereal milk (rum, coffee, coconut milk +) I was a bit skeptical at first but it was great. My food choices was Biscuits & turkey sausage: the biscuits was perfectly made, the gravy was flavorful and the season potatoes where delicious. I know we are here for the food but let's not forget the service, our waitress was really sweet, helpful and accommodating.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Quincy 1 year ago on Google
    This was a nice little surprise. The menu was humongous, with a lot of really healthy options. The place looked really nice, and service was great. These breakfast tacos were amazing, and the coffee was delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tera C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has an excellent menu with delicious seasonal selections that have yet to disappoint. This is a favorite place of mine to visit when I am looking for flavorful breakfast. Servings sizes are filling! Staff is friendly and welcoming even when busy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariana B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good as always. We went today for a breakfast. The environment is very nice, staff are friendly. The coffee is good. Good is delicious. They stopped the fall menu, so we tried different things. A croque monsieur and Barbacoa tacos. The tacos were a little spicy. I liked, but it has to be said for people, because is not in the menu and some people are sensible with hot food. In a week they will change the menu, so we need to return soon to try new things!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Luis 3 years ago on Google
    The place was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful. The lady who help us went out of her way to answer our questions. The food was great. However, in my opinion, their products are priced a bit too high, when compared to other local businesses. Also, the portions are small, again, when compared to other local establishments. Otherwise, we enjoyed our visit as well as the food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory L. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly, fast service! Great food! Went with Superseed Protein Pancakes (with Maple Syrup!), two eggs, and Fresh Seasond Potatoes. Had a Morning Meditation to drink. Great start to the day (especially after prayer and study of God's Word)!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Smoked Salmon Benedict is a must try 🙌🙏😎... Special thanks to Kate for her exceptional service at First Watch! I recently had the pleasure of dining at this popular breakfast and brunch spot, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. As a solo diner, I sometimes worry about receiving less attention or subpar service, but Kate went above and beyond to ensure that my experience was delightful from start to finish. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the Smoked Salmon Benedict. As a lover of both eggs Benedict and smoked salmon, I had high expectations for this dish, and I'm happy to say that it exceeded them in every way. The presentation alone was stunning, with perfectly poached eggs delicately resting on a bed of smoked salmon and toasted English muffins. The hollandaise sauce was rich and velvety, flawlessly complementing the smoky flavors of the salmon. The attention to detail in the Smoked Salmon Benedict was truly impressive. The eggs were cooked to perfection, with the yolks oozing out beautifully when I cut into them. The smoked salmon was of exceptional quality, with a delicate smokiness that added a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish. The English muffins were toasted just right, providing a satisfying crunch without being overly dry. What really stood out to me was the impeccable balance of flavors. Each bite brought together the creaminess of the hollandaise, the richness of the eggs, and the savory notes of the smoked salmon. It was a harmonious blend that left my taste buds dancing with joy. The dish was also accompanied by a side of perfectly seasoned breakfast potatoes, which added a delightful crispy element to the meal. In addition to the amazing food, the atmosphere at First Watch was warm and inviting. The restaurant had a cozy and rustic charm, with a friendly staff that made me feel right at home. Overall, my experience at First Watch, and specifically with their Smoked Salmon Benedict, was nothing short of exceptional. From the outstanding service provided by Kate to the delectable flavors and impeccable presentation of the dish, everything surpassed my expectations. If you're a fan of eggs Benedict or smoked salmon, I highly recommend giving this dish a try. You won't be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sir T. 3 years ago on Google
    We are new to the area and have been looking for a great place. We have since came back 5 times since finding this spot. The staff is amazing but Meredith has been our favorite for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michele S. 2 years ago on Google
    Visiting family in Apollo Beach and this place was suggested for a different and unique breakfast. Let me just say everything was delicious. I had a huge pancake with pecans, eggs, bacon and coffee. The pancake was light, fluffy....and did I say huge! The eggs were fresh and scrumptious and the bacon crispy. Our server was polite and friendly. We wanted breakfast cocktails but unfortunately it was Sunday and early. We got there around 8 am and were seated immediately by the sweetest hostess. I highly recommend if you're ever in Apollo Beach.

  • 5/5 Jim G. 2 years ago on Google
    Pretty much everything on the First Watch menu is great (we had the Barbicoa breakfast burrito, Happy Hippie sandwich, Million Dollar bacon and the donut holes. This review is to give kudos to our server, Phillip, who was awesome, made great recommendations and had the best jokes. If Phillip is your server, you will have a great meal.

  • 5/5 Dick H. 3 years ago on Google
    We enjoy their menu and location.

  • 5/5 SAVAGETONE 3 years ago on Google
    this location was fantastic Near my home in Ruskin Staff was polite and very attentive food was fantastic. during Covid-19 it is safe and as expected great for family and friends be safe eat fresh A+ rating for me.

  • 4/5 John N. 3 years ago on Google
    Had the half sandwich and soup of the day(clam chowder) Service was good and food was good. Nice ambiance with a good variety of food for breakfast or lunch.

  • 4/5 Nancy L. 2 years ago on Google
    They have a couple of tasty gluten free options like french toast and sandwiches served on gluten free bread. Oh, and get the million dollar bacon! Service was good but they were obviously short staffed the day we went. I felt bad for the waiter because he had to zoom around like the flash, but he got the job done though.

  • 4/5 Eileen E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast and lunches. One of my favorite go-to places.

  • 4/5 Law A. 2 years ago on Google
    Service was fast and friendly on this early Sunday morning. Good food but came out lukewarm. My toast tasted like yesterday's leftovers.

  • 4/5 Ken P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good food and service. Prices are on the higher side. They need to focus more on cleaning the outside sitting areas more as spilled food was everywhere. Based on my experience I would eat there again.

  • 5/5 Cher W. 2 years ago on Google
    The eggs could have been cooked longer but overall the service and the rest of the food was great!

  • 1/5 Richard's S. 3 years ago on Google
    Burn bacon, not even edible. this is not million dollar bacon

  • 1/5 Elizabeth W. 2 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed. Every other location has THE BEST kale tonics. I drive out of my way specifically to buy this 5$ drink. This location is by the THE WORST. This is supposed to be BRIGHT, and TASTEFUL. Unfortunately this was very muddy looking and didn’t taste ANYTHING like a kale tonic. It was simply brown apple juice. What a complete disappointment and waste of time.

  • 5/5 Jovan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, nice drinks, great ambient, slower service but understandable it was Sunday and they were packed...

  • 3/5 Tony K. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting...crazy wait time...after ordering took over 30 minutes for food to come out...eggs were undercooked, one of us had burnt sausage patties, one had burnt pancakes but arrived cold...used the restroom, which was a total mess and needed to be cleaned. On a positive note, the churros were delicious.

  • 4/5 John W. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and service were great. Wait time for the food was longer than average. This location does not honor military/first responder discount which was disappointing considering every other First Watch I've been to does.

  • 5/5 Savannah L. 1 year ago on Google
    First time experience and it was great. Our server, Rowan, was fantastic - super kind, knowledgeable about the menu, and funny! Everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing. I got the lemon ricotta pancakes which honestly were a little dry/bland, but overall okay. The potatoes were to die for. My friend got the upcharged potatoes with the million dollar bacon which was SO good (you know I had to try some). We went around 11 am on a weekday and had a 20 minute wait, but didn’t even have to wait that long. Will definitely be back to try something different on the menu!

  • 5/5 Kedisha C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was great and the potatoes stole the show! The omelet was very stuffed however it could've had more flavor in the eggs. The servers are pretty nice and I left very happy.

  • 4/5 Dennis S. 1 year ago on Google
    Riverview is by far better than the Brooksville location with their larger portions, and much better service. I feel like they also take the extra step to make the plates prettier with a little bit of greens sprinkled on top. TRY THEIR WORKS OMELETTE! Little to no grease, and the ingredients are just fresh as ever. My reasoning for the 4 star is simply because the establishment isn’t big enough.. If you don’t check in 45 mins prior Fri-Sat-Sun, you won’t be seated for quite sometime. But all in all, excellent food!

  • 5/5 Ham B. 6 months ago on Google
    Food and service was amazing! I ate so much! The place is clean and comfortable , server was friendly and accommodating. My sister and I ate Egg Benedict and the Breakfast Power Bowl. The waitress did an amazing job getting us food at the same time and she was very friendly. The place wasn’t too busy. I would def recommend friends and family to go here for a nice Breakfast, Brunch or lunch. I am so glad this restaurant is walking distance from our house.

  • 4/5 Cee (. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food and service although the wait time to receive your food is a bit too long with children. Our server Christa was very nice and had great energy. She also helped us with bringing our child’s food first!

  • 5/5 miguel g. 7 months ago on Google
    one of the best places to have breakfast, first of all the service is always incredible, we are usually served by different waiters and the food is always excellent, very good and you have both healthy and sweet options, without a doubt a 5-star place.

  • 5/5 Kimberly Carr (. 10 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place it's a must try and you'll be back kind of place the weekends are usually packed however the week days are busy but not near as packed. Service is good but I feel like they come around a little too often when you're in the middle of conversation and eating and it kind of makes you feel a little rust better than that it was great. The model of the building on the inside is beautiful however it has a lot of echoing which means when it's busy it's really loud for those of us that don't really like a lot of loud noises.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 8 months ago on Google
    Very good food my wife ordered eggs benedict and she did not like them she has tried them before on cruise ships and like them but did not like them there I guess it's a different way they make them but she said something to the waitress and even the manager John come out and talk to her I mean they were very eager to please I would very strongly recommend this place to anybody else to likes breakfast or lunch

  • 2/5 Shannon K. 8 months ago on Google
    Since I’ve moved up here, I order first watch here and there. Every time I order (take out) it’s less and less portion. I had enough of it. I called the restaurant in riverview and told the I was feed up of paying the full price for such a small portion. There was so much room on the to go plate that they could have added more food on it. I called up there and told them how I felt. They offer to refund my card back (which I will be waiting on). Please do better. The food and atmosphere is really nice but Please add more food on people to go orders.

  • 4/5 Millie B. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is great, our server was fantastic(I can’t remember her name right now but she was extremely pleasant and had an amazing and unique tattoo on her left arm. We sat outside since the weather was beautiful. The wait wasn’t terrible, partly because we added our nabe to the waitlist and went before 10am. The million dollar bacon is always yummy. I had the bacado omelet and my husband had the traditional breakfast, both were more than enough and were what we needed on a Sunday morning.

  • 5/5 ray a. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing. My wife & I are definitely coming back!

  • 5/5 Ramie H. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this spot just can't take the taste of the water, coffee or the smell of their glasses. They definitely need a water softener or something cause the smell and taste is terrible. Other than that food is amazing.

  • 2/5 Laura M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is always good but no longer offering discounts to employees who have come back to work twice as hard, for half the money during a pandemic, is a pos move.

  • 5/5 Ron S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great healthy food.

  • 5/5 Loretta S. 3 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed having lunch at First Watch. Definitely will be going back again

  • 5/5 Angelique H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service . Adhering to CDC guidelines made my meal very enjoyable! LOVE THIS PLACE

  • 1/5 Joselito V. 3 years ago on Google
    Our group was 6 people. First took to long to be severed. Waited for coffee, then creamer. Also had to ask twice for water. Then waited another 15 min for our waitress to return to take our order for food. Then at the end when we went to pay. They printed our bill twice and someone in the group paid it. Then they told us we had to pay a bill that wasn't mine and was it was a larger bill. Then I was told to get the difference from the other couple. Not Professional...I just paid the bill.... Never Again... First time here! Not Happy. Will never return...You got 1 star because I had to...what ever happened to customer service.

  • 5/5 Cynthia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it went with my daughter ❤

  • 5/5 David G. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was really good, try the FL french toast!! 💪🏾

  • 3/5 Melissa R. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was good, well almost good. I'll speak for my own meal here. The biscuits and gravy were delicious. The potatoes were delicious. My scrambled eggs were undercooked then when I reordered them they were overcooked. My biggest issue was the uncleanliness of the table, the silverware and the bathroom. And the wait to get our order placed, drinks and food was ridiculous.

  • 3/5 Mary S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very clean and very pleasant. Food was very good. However, never once did our server come back to our table after our food was brought out.

  • 5/5 NotJustAnyDad 5 years ago on Google
    This is a great breakfast place to enjoy delicious food without feeling bad after eating it. Even the not so healthy foods are better quality and healthier than competitive breakfast places. I recommend getting one if the freshly made juices, I absolutely hate beets but somehow I enjoy a drink with them in it. We've been about 5-6 times to different locations trying different items each time. Each experience left us satisfied.

  • 5/5 Eva harun M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere with great health choices of food and excellent stuffs. Definitely would come back again.

  • 4/5 George J. 3 years ago on Google
    Been several times always good and great service. A little pricey but definitely upscale.

  • 2/5 Rick G. 3 years ago on Google
    Curbside needs more training. Waited 15 minutes past the time they said, they gave my food to the wrong person and he had to bring it back and then it was only half my order. Not a good impression for my first time at this location.

  • 4/5 Christopher N. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good, about the same as every other first watch. Plenty of outdoor seating which was nice.

  • 3/5 Liza S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was good not great this time which is unusual. Ordered the bananas foster and it was super doughy. It was hard to est because it tasted like it wasn't cooked all the way. The tacos were good just had way more egg than I'm ok with.

  • 3/5 Brian H. 3 years ago on Google
    It was super busy hectic the Sunday morning I was there. Be prepared to wait if you go there on Sunday mornings.

  • 5/5 Rachel S. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this restaurant! Kids and I can always find something new and delicious! Home cooked , fresh foods!!

  • 5/5 Sally J. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome breakfast

  • 5/5 Amie V. 3 years ago on Google
    Red Medicine was tastey.

  • 5/5 Stanley M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service.

  • 5/5 krystle p. 3 years ago on Google
    I came here for the first time and this is definitely my new favorite brunch spot food was good and my server, Leah, was amazing! she recommended the kale tonic which I was nervous to try but was sooo good, looking forward to coming back to see her!

  • 4/5 James C. 3 years ago on Google
    Eggs benedict ;)

  • 5/5 Christi F. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered delivery through Uber Eats. Everything was fantastic! The ingredients were great quality, and all dishes were well made.

  • 5/5 Jo Ann S. 3 years ago on Google
    Avocado toast. A favorite.

  • 5/5 Nathaniel F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great healthy breakfast

  • 5/5 revival 3 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast!

  • 4/5 Natashia S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good breakfast spot. The Trifecta breakfast is a fave. If you like pancakes try the Banana Granola pancake.. very good.

  • 5/5 Michael Collins J. 3 years ago on Google
    The wait staff is so very friendly along with being very quick and attentive. Atmosphere is cozy and warm and the food is very good.

  • 4/5 Kelly C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is great and fancy, and a little hi-falutin for me. I'm an eggs and sausage type guy, so all of this fancy stuff is lost on me. And greens for breakfast? But the quality is excellent if you like this sort of thing, and the service was great.

  • 3/5 Drea4U2luv 3 years ago on Google
    Usually a great experience. The potatoes were very salty my last visit. I usually order the works omelet with potatoes. This time the food was not the same, small amount & salty. (It was approx 138p) I understand they close at 2p however the food should taste the same no matter what time it's order.

  • 5/5 Ali S. 3 years ago on Google
    Super delicious food and very attentive service! We'll be back..

  • 2/5 connie c. 3 years ago on Google
    I love First Watch but the Riverview location is not the best. I recently visited before work for breakfast and I have to say I was so disappointed. The food was overcooked, the service worse... Not what First Watch is known for. I will continue to visit. Just not this location.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • 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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