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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, amazing, delicious, great, breakfast, eggs, service, time, fresh, server,


Address

1150 W State of Franklin Rd #20, Johnson City, TN 37604

Website

www.firstwatch.com

Contact

(423) 900-1103

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • 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
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 2:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) amazing (9) delicious (9) great (9) breakfast (9) eggs (8) service (7) time (7) fresh (7) server (6)
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  • 5/5 D. o. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing. Worth every cent, our server was kind, friendly and brilliant! Sidney, the chef had done brilliantly, the bananas foster was DIVINE, the smoked salmon eggs Benedict was absolutely the best I've had at any restaurant (not quite as good as my brothers though ;) ). The food & service was so good, it makes me want to move to the area and become a regular. The ONLY con was that there were some weirdo servers wearing masks.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bretlea 1 year ago on Google
    Went this morning and got the parma hash it was amazing and I also loved the iced coffee. My daughter got a kids meal (which was enough to feed an adult) and the juice pictured and she really liked it. Really loved the atmosphere and it was very clean. Unfortunately there was a wait whenever we got there and an even longer wait to get our food. That was the only reason I gave a 4 star instead of 5. Would still come back BUT I would go before I am hungry 🤣
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible wait staff and delicious brunch. They recently added this mint mocha iced coffee which is super creamy. We loved it and are definitely coming back here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jake R. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been here twice now, and both times the food has been excellent. The fist time I came here I ended up getting the Roast Beef and Havarti sandwich and it was delicious! The cheese encrusted bread was so good and the roast beef was tender. Also got the tomato basil soup for the side and that was great too. We were seated fairly quickly and our waiter was pleasant. My second time here I tried their breakfast and got the Farmhouse Skillet Hash which was also delicious. It was really loaded and nicely presented, plus nothing was overcooked or too salty. It was maybe just a touch too greasy but otherwise very good. Overall, looking forward to the next time I stop in to try something else from their menu. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eelco van W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great fresh food from a menu with fun original meals and all the classics. Fast service by super friendly staff. Only sweetners are cande sugar and stevia, so plan ahead if you want something different.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn M. 2 years ago on Google
    This was our first time here and we will be back! Food was fresh and tasty! Service was great and fast even though they were busy! I had the delicious French toast and my hubby had one of the power bowls! We loved them!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Friendly staff. Ordered lunch combo, 1/2 veggie market sandwich and Cobb salad. Both were excellent. Ice tea was weak.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khaled R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great brunch and service. I truly loved the biscuit with Turkey gravy. Prices were reasonable and the outdoor seating was convenient for the nice day outside. I’m not sure what was the server’s name but she was friendly and did a great job. We will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tyler M. 2 years ago on Google
    5/20/22 Ordered Tri Fecta with eggs over easy. First two times the eggs came out completely hard. Third attempt (picured) was just insulting and was brought out exactly as pictured. A breakfast place that can’t cook eggs…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scott S. 2 years ago on Google
    Today was my second visit to First Watch. The first visit not very impressed mainly because I am an old fashioned eggs and bacon kind of guy. This is not that place. The quality , presentation and service were very good but not my type of breakfast. I stopped in again today to try the brunch and decided on a Cobb salad. Again the quality, presentation and service were very good but not the greatest Cobb salad I have ever had. I do recommend this place especially if you are a kale , beet, homegrown outsourced kind of eater. I give 4 stars but only because my taste buds don't line up with their menu. My server Lexi was great and noticed a lot of teamwork amongst the servers. Give it a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivey S. 7 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite breakfast spots. Everything is delicious and they have such a wide variety of food options! The parking lot is always full which speaks for itself! First Watch is amazing!

  • 5/5 chyenne a. 8 months ago on Google
    Went here with my family, was pleasantly greeted by a lovely man singing at the door. I believe his name was Corbin. He made myself and my 4 kids feel so special. He sang a special song to each of my children. When it was time for us to order the waitress listened to each of my kids blabber with patience and kindness. The food came out nice and fresh and delicious. When we left Corbin serenaded me and my kids again. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! i will be back!

  • 4/5 Kirk D. 6 months ago on Google
    We have been to other First Watch restaurants and this was the best one ever. They have not been bad but this specific one was fantastic. Bacon was excellent and cooked like we ask, so were the scrambled eggs and the waffle had a nice crunch to it. Excellent food cooked exactly like we asked, that's a hard mark to hit in a very busy restaurant.

  • 4/5 Mountains Are B. 7 months ago on Google
    Food has always been good, we've been here several times now. This was a trip on Saturday and it was so busy and loud it took away from the visit.

  • 5/5 Maria A. 6 months ago on Google
    Best breakfast spot in town. Service is always outstanding, great coffee, super food bowl of fruit tastes amazing and is very filling. I love just about everything in their menu.

  • 5/5 L G C. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVE First Watch SO much!!! I have been frequenting this restaurant for many years. They never disappoint. They have very fresh ingredients and unique dishes, and the service is excellent. My only complaint, if I had one, is that it does get very loud in there.

  • 4/5 Jeff S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and service, but portion sizes are definitely lacking. This dish didn’t come with a side 😳

  • 5/5 Jeanne R. 8 months ago on Google
    My husband and I had breakfast for the first time at First Watch yesterday. We were waited upon quickly and received our beverages and placed our food order in a timely manner. The food was tasty, sufficiently warm, and plentiful. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer or more efficient server. We’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Doyle U. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here for breakfast, and I like their unusual take on a very common meal. If you want a good breakfast with a twist and artfully prepared plates I would highly recommend this place. Their fresh pressed juice is amazing as well.

  • 3/5 Kianna N. 11 months ago on Google
    3.5 Stars. Our server Chris was absolutely AMAZING, he was an awesome waiter and checked in frequently to make sure we were all set, was quick and efficient, and conversed amiably. The lower review is due to the food quality and price. It was definitely sub-par considering the cost. Pictured is the strawberry leche French toast (two pieces of French toast for $13), the pick-two lunch with the roast beef sandwich and tomato basil soup (half a sandwich and small bowl of soup), and the smoked salmon frittata (the "mixed greens" being a small handful of walmart-style salad mix). None of the dishes were worth what we paid, both in serving size and quality/taste. Everything was very mild---its a good place to go if you can afford to spend half a day's paycheck on one meal and like uninspired and nondescript food. But if you're looking for something special definitely recommend finding a more interesting local place. Again though, our server and the staff was amazing and we couldn't have asked for better attendants. The atmosphere was a little loud but very trendy and not too overstimulating.

  • 4/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    A bit pricey but we'll worth it. Food is amazing and staff does a great job. Would be a 5 star review if men didn't have to share their bathroom experience with anyone standing at the hostess podium. The men's bathroom door opens to share your urinal experience with the public. I got a nice smile from a grandmother waiting to be seated. I mentioned it to the hostess. She said "yeah, we have had lots of people complain." Just pee before ya go I guess. 😆

  • 4/5 Katnis D. 1 year ago on Google
    Was really impressed the juice was actually fresh and the orange juice was great! I could taste it was juiced from oranges. Veggie burger was good and I think it was made from scratch; delicious chunks of vegetables in it made the texture great. Dijonaise could be revisited, it was too tarte for the burger. I think a garlic aioli would be better or a bbq mayo. Potatoes were pretty good, a few undercooked and could be a bit crunchier. Omelette eggs were a little hard maybe from too high of temp? Definitely one of our freshest meals on this vacation, would definitely come back too try more! Keep up the great work and talking time to craft fresh, delicious food!

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 1 year ago on Google
    Most amazing eggs benedict and drink (Purple Haze) that I've ever had 😍😍😍 I only wish I lived closer so I could have this daily. PLEASE bring this place to Boone, NC!!! 🙌🏻 It would be a hit there for sure!

  • 5/5 Katrina P. 2 years ago on Google
    This was my first visit. The food was delicious. I had the french toast with mixed berries. I am unfamiliar with some of the food items and drinks but I am interested in learning about them and then going back for a taste. My aunt had the lemon pancake she said it was very good. The pancake is huge. She was thankful she only got one instead of the full order of two.

  • 5/5 Jesse E. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a favorite breakfast place. The food is just amazing. I've never ordered anything here I did not supremely enjoy.

  • 5/5 Yan L. 2 years ago on Google
    The Breakfast tacos with a fruit side was so good. The hot coffee was kinda eh, but I do think the tacos with spicy cheese and chicken was the best I've ever had.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • 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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