First Watch

We’ve eaten here a number of times for breakfast. The food is generally tasty. Sometimes excellent. The service is generally good, but we did have a somewhat lousy experience. More on that shortly. The one frustrating thing though, is the wait. Every single time, we’ve waited a long time for food. Generally 30 minutes or so.
So the bad experience? My wife, who was in the middle of chemo for breast cancer, ordered an omelette that had broccoli in it. The chemo messed up her senses of smell and taste. When the food came, the smell of the broccoli made her nauseous.
I apologized to the waiter, as it wasn’t their fault, and asked if we could order another omelette without the broccoli, but with onions and peppers instead. I’d have been OK to pay for another one.
He was clearly irritated, and replaced the omelette with one that wasn’t even close to what she asked for. So, she ended up going hungry. We weren’t about to ask for yet another one.

Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch
Food is good, prices reasonable
We have come here often
Good crowd

First we we had to wait for a table then when going to be seated the table was not cleaned and waited for the table to be cleaned. We were waiting for a server and got one his name was John and was not pleasant had no desire to be get service by him. We placed are order and waited fourthly five minutes for are food. Are order was as simple as three sides and a egg Benedict. For it to take 45 minutes is insane. Tip– don’t have John be your server

Standard breakfast spot. The wait staff always seems to be pretty accepting of substitutes and special requests (e.g., fruit instead of breakfast potatoes, add tomatoes, no cheese, etc.) so don’t be afraid to personalize your order! Just remember to tip well once your request has been accommodated.

Having been to the Missouri side First Watch locations and North KC being our favorite, we were visiting a book seller in this area and decided to stop for a bite. The Chess Player had the Pecan Dijon salad and I choose the Forager omelet.
I also got a Kale Tonic which filled me up so much that I could not get through even half my breakfast, it was that satisfying. Perhaps a juicer is in our future.
We walked right in and were seated promptly, had an attentive, not hovering server and enjoyed our meal.

Friendly hosts, good food, horrible service.
I don’t leave negative reviews, this is my first. The service was this bad. We had Brande as our waitress and her response to us was always «sure in a few minutes» which equated to 15+ minutes. Glasses were always empty. Creamer for coffee when we first arrived, refill on soda, water, all the basics. She waited on other tables before us that were seated long after us. We are big tippers… usually. Don’t treat your customers like they are a hassle. Just because you start off bad doesn’t mean you can’t do well the rest of the time. You treated us like a lost cause. That’s too bad.
Don’t come here if you are in a hurry. We were here over an hour but not because we wanted to be.
Seated quickly.
Food was good. I recommend the Floridian French Toast.

Love the menu at First Watch. This location is nice & quiet during weekdays. The fruit crepes are amazing & their version of eggs Benedict is by far my favorite anywhere!

A straight forward, no non sense breakfast and brunch spot that typically has families and older diners. Chickichanga is my go to!

Le Peep is still my favorite breakfast spot, but First Watch is really good, and has some good, healthier choices than Le Peep. Their coffee is delicious, and they have flavored creams available that you can add in, but they don’t do espresso drinks– while Le Peep does have an espresso machine, and makes them amazingly well.
I’ve tried lots of things on their menu and it’s all good, although nothing is blow-​my-​socks-​off incredible. The Tri-​Athlete is good, as is the Floridian French Toast, and the Southwest Crepeggs. I’m not a pancake fan, but my family loves their pancakes. They have some new Quinoa bowls that are ok, but lacking some flavor. The Avocado Toast was underwhelming.
I hope the other locations are getting the same updated décor treatment that the Fairway location has– it’s very fresh and modern looking. Parking at the Fairway location can be a hassle, and expect a wait here in the mornings, especially on weekends.

This is the one close to my home, yet I frequent the one closer to my work. Regardless, the Fairway location still serves good food, locally purchased and the two times I’ve been it has been well-​prepared. Today, lunch with a friend; he had a scramble while I went for the BLTE. The wait for food was a little long, but we were the start of the lunch rush. My sandwich was good, along with the fresh greens. My friend’s breakfast dish looked appetizing and he made no complaint. Parking can be a bit tricky in this location; you may have to park in the back of the grocery store lot.

Whoever makes their omelets here really knows how to finesse it. Fluffy & tasty! I love First Watch in Fairway, great staff & always a pleasure. Difficult to beat them, they’re outstanding!

This is an outstanding breakfast spot! We had an incredibly efficient and nice waitress that brought us even better food. I had the veg omelette which was tasty and too easy to finish! The pancakes my husband ordered were even better — best pancakes I’ve ever had (and I have eaten at a lot of good diners). The pancakes are fluffy and have an unbelievable taste to them — just right to satisfy anyone’s morning sweet tooth!
The only reason this place loses a star is because of the inside conditions. I understand remodeling but the inside looks pretty beat up with random wood pieces in some areas — a more proper name for the restaurant would be «Under Construction».
However, I definitely plan on returning and ready to re-​review when the remodel is finished and not under construction.

Every time I come here I leave thinking there isn’t anyone that does it better! I love all your servers here from Karen to Chrystal and your food is hands down the best. I just tried your new «special» the Bacon, Arugula and Tomato Benedict and it blew me away. The grilled Ciabatta for bread was a genius choice. Yum! Please, please, please keep this on your menu and I can’t wait to come back next week. Just so you know, you leave everyone else in town 3 steps behind! Breakfast champs for sure!

First Watch is our go-​to breakfast place. Quick, friendly service and the food is consistently wonderful. Can’t beat it.

Not often giving of 5 star ratings, I give this because there is not 4.5 star rating, and I would like to see the average rating of this restaurant get a 4.5 rating. You see, this restaurant is perfect, other than typical American breakfast fare, they do the basics extremely well with a bright atmosphere and great wait staff. It is worth it for your Sunday brunch.

If you’ve not been to First Watch, you’re missing out. The management and staff are wonderful. Always so attentive and friendly! The food is of a much higher quality than most breakfast places and I like that they have healthier options, that are always fresh and delicious. I recommend this place to all my friends and family. I’ve tried other breakfast places and they just don’t compare. I always feel like other breakfast places, the food comes out extremely greasy and overdone. Not at First Watch though. You can’t go wrong!!!

Service was totally friendly and just peachy.
My two pancakes (bacon/​cheddar and carrot cake with pecans) were probably the best I’ve ever had. I was blown away. I honestly debated ordered another set because they were so yummy!
Loved the free newspapers too. Gave me something to read during my solo stay.

This was my first time here; I came to meet a friend. I had been told it was quite good, but pricey. Well. for starters, the server, Serena was helpful and allowed us the extra time to figure out what we wanted. Coffee was good, and hey some ice water with lemon. Small things, small touches – not bad.
I didn’t see what I wanted on the menu (I probably wasn’t looking hard enough!), so I described the type and kind of breakfast that I wanted. The server knew the menu well and happened to show me, on the menu, what I wanted. Service was fast and the food delicious. I wanted a more traditional breakfast and that is what I got. Like others have said, customizing what you want it not a problem. On the way out, the cashier made sure that I enjoyed my meal – it was not simply a matter of being ring up.
Definitely recommended – and FYI, it is not pricey, quite reasonable in fact.

I almost hate to admit how much I love this place. I’m addicted.
First of all: the coffee. It’s not your standard restaurant coffee, it’s not just drinkable, but it can actually stand on it’s own two feet. However, if you like creamer or flavorings they have plenty of half and half, vanilla creamer, and hazelnut creamer on the table. The best part? The fact that they give you an entire pot of coffee… none of this «by the mug full» nonsense or waiting for refills.
Everyone has their ideal egg. I love poached, over easy, and occasionally scrambled. Every time, the eggs are fresh and cooked to perfection. Only one time did my poached egg come out with a solidified yolk. I informed the waitress, and within 60 seconds I had a new, perfectly poached egg. (They actually offered to remake the entire eggs benedict meal, but I’m not one to waste food).
Speaking of the eggs benedict, it’s the best I’ve ever had. Period. The first time I ordered it, I asked for the smoked turkey and avocado, and have never looked back. The combination of flavors is wonderful, and the portion is such that I can never eat the whole thing. Half order, anyone?
Another favorite breakfast item of mine is the avocado, bacon, and tomato skillet. (Yes, I love avocados). A base of potatoes covered in melted cheese and the other ingredients mentioned is a true comfort food. I’ve also had their breakfast burrito, crêpe eggs (sweet and thin), and fresh fruit crepes. All are wonderful, but I can’t get over my love affair with the eggs benedict hollandaise sauce!
There is no way I can say enough good things about the service or the management to even come close to how stellar they are. The entire waitstaff is friendly, and they have a sense of community and camaraderie that enhances their service to their patrons. Once you’ve been in a few times, the managers learn your name and the waitstaff remembers your drink order. I’m also the type of person who likes to take my time, and sometimes get some work done after breakfast. Everyone makes sure that you know you can take your sweet time, and leave anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours after you come in.
As other reviewers have mentioned, they do get super busy on weekends. But even when they are busy, the wait is usually no more than 10 – 20 minutes, and the food and service are worth the wait.
Overall, this place is a great way to start the day out. I always leave with a smile, prepared to take on the day!

You know, First Watch is not so bad if you order the right things.
The Triathlete omelet made of egg whites and stuffed with other goodies is similar to what we do with a bowl full of egg whites at home after using all the yolks to make ice cream custard. It is a real treat… and it is here, too.
We did take out and arrived just after closing time of 230pm, and the dude running host duty came out to great us at the locked door. Nice touch. :)