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First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, serving a chef-driven menu of elevated classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order using the freshest ingredients. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, whipping French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. All year long, you can enjoy craveable favorites like Avocado Toast for breakfast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for lunch. Whether you start at the crack of dawn or not, we’ll leave that up to you!
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
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Address: 1448 N Alafaya Trail #150, Orlando, FL 32828
Phone: (407) 809-3447
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Mary Holt (powertothemisfits)
Got a bowl with basically a BLT in it on potatoes. HUGE. Loved the flavor combinations, and the million dollar bacon was divine. Good coffee and they leave the pitcher at the table so it’s warm and ready for whenever you want to refill. I also had a dragon drink and it was a little sour at first, but the waitress sweetened it up for me. She even brought it out to me in a to-go cup (I almost forgot it on the way out.) We got a booth by the window and the sun came in just perfectly on what was otherwise a pretty cloudy day. Great atmosphere!
… moresandra harrison
The hostess, Sarah, was very gracious and helped me with a gift card I was presenting. She gave us just the perfect seating arrangement and even opened the door as we left! Darby, the waitress got the order completely right always had a big smile on her face and was very attentive. We like coming to this First Watch because the food is always good and the service is always excellent!
… moreGerald Garretson
Lets get the negative out of the way.. The million Dollar Bacon and the Bloody Mary are anything but.. also I would have preferred ice with the water! Now on to the spectacular! The service from Aliyah was spot on! She was a wonderful person who had a great attitude! The food was all amazingly flavorful! Aside from the Bloody Mary, would highly recommend! Avoid the Mary!
… moreGinaira Aparicio
Affordable & Delicious
First time going. Went in around 10am (closes at 2:30pm). Service was slightly busy when I arrived & the wait time for the food was timely.
Natural lighting & Spacious dining area.
What I had:
✨Carrot cake & Pecan (& raisins) Pancakes: Wholegrain, big and shareable, Perfectly crispy and fluffy. The warm syrup they serve is just what it was missing though great alone.
✨Scrambles Eggs with house blend Cheese: Really good and perfectly cheesy Blend Cheese option is Cheddar & mozzarella. $4 for 2 eggs & $1.40 to add cheese is my only discrepancy.
✨Brunch Cocktail: Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk (RumHaven Coconut Rum, cold brew coffee, oat milk and agave nectar.) *chefs kiss* 2 servings and Very Tasty combo with breakfast food.
Between two people: 2 pancakes, 1 brunch cocktail & 4 scrambled eggs with cheese = $34
Definitely going back.
… moreFirst time going. Went in around 10am (closes at 2:30pm). Service was slightly busy when I arrived & the wait time for the food was timely.
Natural lighting & Spacious dining area.
What I had:
✨Carrot cake & Pecan (& raisins) Pancakes: Wholegrain, big and shareable, Perfectly crispy and fluffy. The warm syrup they serve is just what it was missing though great alone.
✨Scrambles Eggs with house blend Cheese: Really good and perfectly cheesy Blend Cheese option is Cheddar & mozzarella. $4 for 2 eggs & $1.40 to add cheese is my only discrepancy.
✨Brunch Cocktail: Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk (RumHaven Coconut Rum, cold brew coffee, oat milk and agave nectar.) *chefs kiss* 2 servings and Very Tasty combo with breakfast food.
Between two people: 2 pancakes, 1 brunch cocktail & 4 scrambled eggs with cheese = $34
Definitely going back.
Jenitza Guerrios
The eggs Benedict were superb! The holey donuts were delicious. Staff was so nice from hostess to wait staff—everyone I interacted with. Place was busy, but I never felt rushed, was given great recommendations and was provided service promptly. Loved it!
… moreGuillermo
Darbi was very sweet and informative. We took a little reading the menu, she stayed being patient and made the process easier for us. She also gave us recommendations that felt genuine and the food was AMAZING.
If it’s your first time coming, I would 100% recommend asking for Darbi. Definitely coming back.
… moreIf it’s your first time coming, I would 100% recommend asking for Darbi. Definitely coming back.
Warren Davis
My family and I visited First Watch on March 8, 2026, around 10:25 AM with our children and grandchildren. Our waitress, Darbi, was very polite and attentive.
During our meal, my granddaughter found a hair in her bowl of fruit. We informed Darbi, and she handled it professionally by quickly replacing it with a fresh, larger bowl of fruit. We appreciated how promptly and kindly she handled the situation.
A few minutes later, a woman who worked there stopped by our table and asked if everything was okay, but she did not introduce herself or identify her role. My husband nodded yes at the time because the fruit had already been replaced and we assumed the issue had been communicated.
When the bill arrived, I asked Darbi if she had informed the manager about the hair in the fruit. She said yes. I then mentioned that no manager had come by to address the issue. Darbi then walked toward the same woman who had previously stopped at our table, and that is how we realized she was the manager. She returned to the table and stated that this was the first time she was hearing about the issue because we had not mentioned it when she previously asked if everything was okay.
I explained that once management becomes aware of a concern like this, it should be acknowledged directly. After we expressed our concerns, she offered a $5 off coupon. However, receiving compensation was not our intention. We simply felt the situation should have been acknowledged and addressed by management.
Finding hair in food is unpleasant, and a brief apology or follow-up from management would have gone a long way. I also felt it was unprofessional that the employee who initially approached our table never introduced herself or identified that she was the manager.
Darbi handled the situation well and was courteous throughout our visit, but the lack of communication and acknowledgment from management left us disappointed. I hope this feedback helps improve communication and management response in situations like this so future guests feel properly acknowledged and cared for.
… moreDuring our meal, my granddaughter found a hair in her bowl of fruit. We informed Darbi, and she handled it professionally by quickly replacing it with a fresh, larger bowl of fruit. We appreciated how promptly and kindly she handled the situation.
A few minutes later, a woman who worked there stopped by our table and asked if everything was okay, but she did not introduce herself or identify her role. My husband nodded yes at the time because the fruit had already been replaced and we assumed the issue had been communicated.
When the bill arrived, I asked Darbi if she had informed the manager about the hair in the fruit. She said yes. I then mentioned that no manager had come by to address the issue. Darbi then walked toward the same woman who had previously stopped at our table, and that is how we realized she was the manager. She returned to the table and stated that this was the first time she was hearing about the issue because we had not mentioned it when she previously asked if everything was okay.
I explained that once management becomes aware of a concern like this, it should be acknowledged directly. After we expressed our concerns, she offered a $5 off coupon. However, receiving compensation was not our intention. We simply felt the situation should have been acknowledged and addressed by management.
Finding hair in food is unpleasant, and a brief apology or follow-up from management would have gone a long way. I also felt it was unprofessional that the employee who initially approached our table never introduced herself or identified that she was the manager.
Darbi handled the situation well and was courteous throughout our visit, but the lack of communication and acknowledgment from management left us disappointed. I hope this feedback helps improve communication and management response in situations like this so future guests feel properly acknowledged and cared for.
Eric Lugo
Our first visit to this location. Our server Zach (Zack?) was great!! Food was delicious as usual. Served super quick and so very fresh. Definitely recommend. Don’t miss it…is a bit hard to see from Alafaya.
… moreRobert W
first watch is honestly an exception to the rule. it’s not your ordinary diner, or breakfast place, or brunch place.its of that and then some.
I can’t help but say, I love their menu, their staff is really friendly and extremely knowledgeable. in addition, the restaurant itself has a very good vibe when you first walk in. it’s a beehive that actually has organization skills. I for one I enjoyed their food, I almost don’t want to share what I had because I want you to experience it for yourself, but I be remiss if I don’t tell you what I had. I gorge myself on on the sausage patties that are made of turkey I believe. very well seasoned, extremely mild and really sweet. the bacon with whatever sugary sweetness. I forgot the name of it, but it’s almost like candied bacon and the pancakes granola and bananas, what a weird combination that actually works, I would have to say I literally enjoyed every bit of my meal. yes, it is family friendly, yes it is cool, yes, it is different, and it is not your typical Denny’s, or Kiki’s, or IHOP. clearly they are trying to do something healthier and different. I may hit the mark really well. I can’t speak highly enough of them, this is one of my very favorite restaurants for brunch or breakfast, or even lunch really. but fire be aware, it can be a bit pricey but overall worth every penny. do I recommend it to you or your family? absolutely! without a shadow of a doubt, you need to experience it
… moreI can’t help but say, I love their menu, their staff is really friendly and extremely knowledgeable. in addition, the restaurant itself has a very good vibe when you first walk in. it’s a beehive that actually has organization skills. I for one I enjoyed their food, I almost don’t want to share what I had because I want you to experience it for yourself, but I be remiss if I don’t tell you what I had. I gorge myself on on the sausage patties that are made of turkey I believe. very well seasoned, extremely mild and really sweet. the bacon with whatever sugary sweetness. I forgot the name of it, but it’s almost like candied bacon and the pancakes granola and bananas, what a weird combination that actually works, I would have to say I literally enjoyed every bit of my meal. yes, it is family friendly, yes it is cool, yes, it is different, and it is not your typical Denny’s, or Kiki’s, or IHOP. clearly they are trying to do something healthier and different. I may hit the mark really well. I can’t speak highly enough of them, this is one of my very favorite restaurants for brunch or breakfast, or even lunch really. but fire be aware, it can be a bit pricey but overall worth every penny. do I recommend it to you or your family? absolutely! without a shadow of a doubt, you need to experience it
Ellen Peterson
Daniela, our host when we walked in was amazing! She said it was only her second week, and we could not tell with how much she helped us compared to everyone else. When we were sat, it took 5-10 minutes for anybody to greet us and a server only came up to us after we got his attention to say we hadn’t been helped. Multiple servers were looking at us and kept walking. The service overall was slow, unfriendly, and non-accommodating, so Daniela is a much needed addition to the staff. The food was good though! I think our server was just having a bad day, we gathered through murmurings that he wasn’t supposed to close but ended up having to, and as a sever, that would also put me in a bad mood.
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