Outdoor seating
Yes
First Watch in Cuyahoga Falls
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Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Salad bar
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Usually a wait
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 234-334-0124
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Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–2:30PM
- Tuesday:7AM–2:30PM
- Wednesday:7AM–2:30PM
- Thursday:7AM–2:30PM
- Friday:7AM–2:30PM
- Saturday:7AM–2:30PM
- Sunday:7AM–2:30PM
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Comments (199)
If you like non traditional breakfast food, this place is for you. They did have good bacon and great Belgium waffles, though. A little pricey, good service.
Veggie omelette with goat cheese was phenomenal! Paired it with fresh fruit instead of the lemon arugula salad. Def get their buttered thick-cut multigrain toast and slather it in preserves🤤
The food here was quality but the experience was lackluster. This place has very high potential but it fell short with poor attitude and service. I wouldnt say our service was bad (very slow service and ticket time but that is understandable at times like this) but rather poor. Our waitress walked past staring at us many times without checking on us and she was not very friendly. We felt unwelcomed at what seemed like a friendly environment. I think we will give this place another chance one day
5 stars for sure. The food is presented very well, the taste is excellent. Real food with a lot of great flavor and none of the bad processed products. The staff is friendly. Theres plenty of free parking. They are handicapped accessible. The waiting area is usually crowded. They offer free coffee and flavored water while youre waiting for a table. I cant wait to go back.
I go to the First Watch on Portage Trail located in Cuyahoga Falls and I love it! I have eaten inside once and it was a pleasant experience and ordered to go twice. I did not think I would be able to eat here due to being GF, however, they do have GF toast and I substitute the regular bread for that instead regarding sandwiches. :) So, if you are GF give that a try! Being GF, you cant really have any of the breakfast items except for the meats. Other than that, quality food and not too bad price wise. :)
Always a great experience. We always take out of town guests to First Watch. Good wholesome food and excellent service.
Great food, kind staff, gets very busy on weekends and needs around 30 minutes wait, but totally worth the food. Chicken quinoa bowl was very tasty, “the works” omelette was soo good, and their seasoned potatoes are delicious and homestyle. Didn’t really like their eggs Benedict, tasted good but far from the original: they served it on ciabatta instead of English muffin and their hollandaise sauce tasted very different, don’t get it if you look for a creamy genuine eggs benedict
A nice place to great a meal with healthy food. They are mindful where they get their ingredients from. I staff is usually very nice. Ive had some hit or miss meals here, but sometimes it happens.
🥓 that is worth a million 💵’z.Great Service!5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Amazing food. Great service. Wo derful atmosphere. Many fresh options to choose from. Healthy, nutritional menu options that are reasonably priced. High quality ingredients and care go into the food served.
Enjoyable experience with my daughter. Food and service were very good.
Put our names on the list and waited 45 min, sat down and ordered food immediately and waited FIFTY MINUTES for food. 2 of us had to leave so asked for our food to go and cashed out before then, and still waited for food, finally came out as we were leaving and our friend had to run it out to us as we very nearly had to walk out without food that WE HAD ALREADY PAID FOR. I newsstand that restaurants are short staffed but is the point if the wait for seating not to ensure everyone still gets their food in a timely manner? Never coming back here
My app order was accidentally sent to the wrong First Watch location, but all of the employees at Portage Crossing were so helpful, kind, and accommodating, even making my meal right on the spot. Thank you for being kind, especially during a time when there is so much negativity out there! I appreciated this customer service so very much and will absolutely be returning to this location in the future.
Some of the best French Toast around can be found here. Always worth the 30 minute wait.
Great healthy breakfast. Late breakfast, no wait. Friendly employees and excellent lunch options.
The food is always great & priced fair for fresh items. Service is great. This is one of my favorite spots for breakfast.
The restaurant was clean, love the decor and the service was good and very friendly. The food was great! We will definitely be back!
Very nice location and very good breakfast. $$ pricing and highly quality items. Can be super busy on the weekends so expect long waits on Saturdays and SundaysOutdoor seating available when weather cooperates
Food tasted good. Higher priced than what we are used to paying, but worth it. Nice restaurant and clean.
Great food! Moderately priced brunch, and nice healthier options in addition to standard brunch fare!
I understand they are busy but employees were super rude today. Acting like not hearing us. So many things to say but it will not event worth to write.
I got the market skillet. I could eat their potatoes all day, and their artisan toast is great. I had a few bites of their pancakes too which are huge and fluffy. Id recommend both!
We were silly to think we could just walk in to a brunch place on a Sunday before/after a holiday (the Sunday between Christmas and New Years) at 10 am. Silly, silly, silly. When we spoke with the hostess (who took and entered our name and number before being able to give us a wait time which felt a little weird) we were told 30-40 minutes. And we all know those estimates are hardly ever right. So we check the text that sent to us and there are 25 (!!) parties ahead of our little party of 2. Forlorn, we hover with the mass of people also waiting for their turn. There was a table with bar stools that was offered as a first come, first served option, but it didnt seem comfortable in any way. After nearly an hour of waiting, we were finally seated.Our waitress was quick to take our drink orders, but it took a while for her to come back to check on us. The place was packed, so I guess thats to be expected.I had the Hacienda Hash, and my boyfriend had the French Toast. Both were very good. His came with a fruit syrup that was very very good. And mine was really tasty, too.Overall, for the price and considering the waiting time... I dont think well come here again. But it was good food and a decent atmosphere.
So good and decent prices for the quality. If I lived closer it would be my regular breakfast spot.
Food was good, but the restaurant was far too busy and noisy. Wait staff werent great either
Pickup order was wrong for the 3rd visit in a row. The cooks must not know the difference between their Turkey sausage and their normal sausage links because they almost never provide the choice that is placed in the order. We tried to call and get it sorted out and after 10 attempts to call and speak to a hostess they never picked up the phone.Try the summit mall location, this location has no attention to detail nor do they answer the phone.Update (year+ later) corporate First Watch informed me they would send a gift card in the mail. They never sent anything.
The chopped chicken avocado salad was good enough that Id order it again. All kinds of other foods including pita croutons were embellishments. The dressing was flavorful but light and WAS TOSSED-IN.I was starving since we were experiencing yet another power outage, and the salad met my need (very filling). The service was performed by a friendly, attentive, seasoned server who even gave me a cup of coffee to go (voluntarily) since I did not drink much.The atmosphere was nice diner and a bit loud.
Best breakfast place in the region. Must try their Morning Meditation drink and Sunrise Granola Bowl.
The best breakfast/brunch spot. I’ve never had a bad meal here.
I went here with 3 other people on a Sunday around 1pm. We waited for 30 minutes to be seated and then was greeted by our waitress who seemed very rushed and did not want to give us time to decide. She did not check in on us after ordering or give us any updates while waiting. The food took 45 minutes to come and while the food was good it was not worth the wait or the price. The quality of the food was good but paying $12 for Avocado toast and potatoes just didnt feel right. I wouldnt go here again; theres better places with the same quality food, better prices, and faster service.
First time there for breakfast. Service was slow.We waiting about 5 minutes before greeted by our waitress. Kitchen was slow also. My waffle was cold. so butter didnt even melt. The waitress forgot the syrup. Took her forever to bring it. My friend liked his breakfast but only one slice of toast? How cheap can you get. Another pet peeve is when the waitress slams down the bill right after you get your food. Never asked if we wanted anything else. She expected a tip, we expected service. We both got neither. Wont go back.
Delicious. The food was good and reasonably priced. Staff friendly and the atmosphere didn’t feel like a chain.
Food was delicious especially the million dollar bacon
The place is usually busy, but they are very efficient at getting people seated and served asap. Great breakfast, definitely worth the slightly higher prices. I personally like sitting outside the most, but the inside is cozy too.
Love this place! Great food and good service. Weekends are very busy, so make a reservation. You can check wait times in their website.
The food has been amazing every time I have come here. However the staff seems confused with the checkout process and trying to get people seated
Nice & clean place to eat. Friendly staff. Food served as ordered.
Good café, cozy atmosphere, kind and smiling staff with variety of different options for brunch.
Our first time dining at this location, everything was great. We will be back
I come here all the time with family and friends. I’ve never had a bad experience. The servers and hosts are always very friendly and make sure we have everything we need. The food is amazing as well!
Its pretty good. Like an upscale bob evans. The healthier approach is really appreciated. The food is simple and straightforward. I think blue door is a better option for more interesting food, but this place is slightly cheaper.
Went with my dad for breakfast, food was wrong, no one checked back. Everyone seemed to be stressed out and managers non existent. Used to be a great place to go. Servers didnt recognize me as a former employee because no one ever looked at me while taking our order. You can treat me poorly, just dont treat my loved ones like you cant be bothered with them. It was rude and unacceptable.
Hot, fresh and tasty breakfast. If you get there at 8, theres no crowd.
Went there with my wife on my birthday. This place is always awesome! Their Avocado toast is perfect, brioche French toast was great, the portions are just right full but not over full. My wife and I decided we do not go there enough and are going to change that!
First time visit and I like it! The place is full of smiles and the customers overall seem to be having a good time. The menu is loaded with unique options. I had the roast beef sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup and a side of biscuits and gravy. Im stuffed and very satisfied. I will be back 💯
Wonderful food! Friendly staff! It was our first time there and will definitely be back!
Excellent healthy food options! Its been years since I had a frittata and my veggie frittata was yummy. Perfect portion sizes! You leave feeling full but not so full you need a nap. I feel terrible I cant remember our servers name, but she served us on the patio and was so kind and pleasant. We will definitely be back. 😊
Ordered takeout at 11am to be ready at noon. Went to the restaurant to pick up and the hostess said it wasn’t ready yet and to stand outside (in the rain) and they’ll bring the bags up to a table inside next to the window. I asked her how much longer (it was supposed to be ready at 12) she says probably 20 more minutes. Didn’t apologize and just told me to wait outside. There was a handful of people also outside waiting that said they had been standing there for almost an hour. Not one person came outside to apologize, offer a coffee, water, nothing. The male manager standing inside didn’t say one word to anyone either. What type of restaurant has people waiting like that and a manager doesn’t do one thing to acknowledge it?? Didn’t receive my food until 12:45. Ordered at 11AM??! Got home and the food was packaged so incredibly poorly, they made it incorrectly, and it was the worst food I’ve had there. I am so upset with the lack of communication, poor food, and terrible service.
I ordered a BLT and it was a worm on my sandwich! First and last time going!
Very good food. Great atmosphere and staff.
Great menu options for everyone, including vegetarian and vegan items. Clean, friendly, modern atmosphere.
Had a great breakfast experience here. Staff was friendly and welcoming. All observed safety and cleaning practices. Our server put some hot coffee in the to-go cups so we could take the rest of our coffee home, it was such a nice gesture. Food was perfect too
Consistently great food and service. Our definite go to for brunch.
Oh...yum. I mean, there isnt anything else to say about this place. Do yourself a favor and eat here as often as possible. The service is great. So polite and nice. Like they actually want to help you and not just their job to. The food is, well, yum. Who has carrot cake pancakes?? Come on! Just a great atmosphere and delicious food. And the potatoes!!! Did I say yum?
Excellent food. Great bloody Marys.
Love first watch. Great coffee, great juice, great food, and great service. I especially enjoy their breakfast menu. The menu had healthy options that are delicious and some great indulgent items as well like the lemon pancakes.
Loved their online get in line system because its always busy!
I would leave 0 stars if I could. The hostess was not transparent about the waiting situation. We checked in and were given an hour time frame for a wait. When :75 min went by and we saw people walking in and getting seated we decided to check back in. It wasn’t till then that we found of that if someone checks in online they get priority. So people that aren’t even there get priority over the customers who showed up and are physically there, waiting. I was frustrated to find out that people who checked in on the app AFTER I checked in in-person would get priority over me. A little backwards if you ask me. Glad I wasted my time.
Love Arbys. I usually get the roast beef and turkey sliders w/jalapeno bites and bronco berry sauce!
Organic, gluten free choices, cage free eggs, pancakes are huge, nice waffles, jams are delicious, lots of flavor. The service is outstanding and friendly. They move quickly and work together well. One of my favorite places for breakfast, different menu but great. Always feel happy when I leave here. Great experience
I visited First Watch for the first time recently and loved it. The food was great and service was excellent. Our server was so friendly. The environment is so cozy yet modern. Everything looked great, but I had the market skillet hash and it was amazing. I also liked their coffee and toast. We waited 10-15 minutes for 2 on a Saturday morning, but it was worth it. My only complaint is that parking could improve and I wish they stayed open longer. Also wish they had a North Canton location!
Pleasant place.. everyone seems nice. First time here.
Waited for almost an hour to be sat after we were told 30 minutes. Best part of the experience was the server. Paid $20 for eggs benedict and a pile of greens. Most likely will not be back
Had the Turkey Sausage and Gravy it was hot and delicious!
Delicious. Loved the fresh menu ideas
Me and my lady come here often. The vibe is very farm to table with many healthy options that I promise myself I will try next time I come.The waffles are light, crispy, and perfectly golden each time I order it. The coffee is another highlight.The service can be hit or miss, they get very busy during the morning rush, so it is understandable.As for value, it is definitely not an overwhelming one. For the quality and variety of food it is not horrible but 8.00 for a waffle seems a bit high.Overall it is a nice place to get breakfast! Arrive early and avoid the rush!
Healthy choices & delicious! Who doesnt want that? Pictured is the smoked salmon frittata & salad. :)
This has been a decent experience for small parties, but we went in with a party of 7 and they told us 30-40 minutes and ended up not seating us until after an hour and 20 minutes. Then, they seemed put out the one time we checked in (after an hour) to ask how much longer. After we were seated our server greeted us then went away for 20 minutes, then after ordering the food took an additional 25 minutes to arrive. We knew we would be paying a little bit higher prices for your basic breakfast foods, but did not anticipate the extremely slow and indifferent service. Probably wont be back- at least definitely not in a large group. Every other breakfast place seems equipped to handle the breakfast rush. Our server never checked in, took forever to bring our check, and we all ran out of water. Meanwhile, four employees stood chatting at the front desk. We did not plan on spending our entire morning here. Go to Fluries or Blue Door!
Weve gone to First Watch many times, but had just been in again recently for the first time since the pandemic began. Theyve taken all the measures for safety that can be expected while still being able to operate a successful business. We never felt like we were being rushed to finish, despite the reduced seating, which my wife and I both appreciated. Overall good experience as always.
Very expensive for whats offered. The potatoes were the only thing that Wowed me. Good atmosphere and great service, but the food was very expensive and just so-so.
Service is great and the food is always delicious!
Food was great! Mediterranean baked eggs and million Dollar Bacon, both were season items. Coffee was fresh and hot and food arrived quickly. Upon arrival there was confusion which line was to be seated and which one was for paying the bill. Several groups were seated before me but had arrived after. Minor issue and not any major inconvenience unless youre in a hurry.
Great breakfast and lunch. The ricotta pancakes are amazing. The cheesy grits were dry and not good. The sandwiches and soups and salads are all great! We always get the same server and shes wonderful!!
I have become a regular here since Im in the area a lot nowadays. The atmosphere is awesome. The food is really good and the service is always very good also. I like that they have newspapers for people to read and that you can eat and read and not feel rushed. they also give you a carafe of coffee and let you take the whole thing home to go if you would like in a cup. Not the carafe of course!
Very good coffee here! We went to Bob Evans almost every weekend and this has replaced that. If you get there too late in the morning, the wait can be crazy but it is well worth it. Food is very healthy and delicious. My mom and I go as much as we can. Their coupons are really awesome as well. Free meal for signing up and free meal for my birthday month. We love this restaurant! and will continue to be recurring customers!
The food was excellent, once we got it. ! Waitress was great and very appologetic. The kitchen was very slow (probably understaffed), and you need a bussperson since it takes much longer to clean an sanitize a table and chairs. Maybe a P/T Host to take money while the other is seating customers.
My wife and I absolutely love going here. I have had many items off of the menu and I have never been disappointed. Everything is fresh and most of the ingredients are local. Outstanding food and coffee.Because they are so popular, there can be a wait. Its worth it. The weekends get especially busy but you can easily get a table on most weekdays.
The wait from door to pour...was about 50 minutes...from pour eat --> another 25 minutes. But they always have great coffee, and their farmers skillets are awesome especially with one of their multi-grain pancakes! The lower stars is due to waiting and the coffee amenity typically coming up short (probably a great perk if not always packed!). They typically try to have hot coffee with cream and sugar while you wait... but with all the people... theres always something missing, empty, cold, etc....kudos for making an effort.
Great tasting and quality food. They leave the coffee and water in the table.
My 1st time visiting First Choice for breakfast today. I had the ricotta pancakes with lemon curd and berries. Was so surprised how big the meal was. It was enough for three meals! Delicious! My friend had the Belgian waffle with compote, eggs and bacon. She said it was really good too! Liked the decor and the service was great too! Looking forward to visiting again.
Open only a few hours and be closed after 3PM. How do you stay in business? I know how... charge $15 for an egg, add the tax and ask for a tip. Today I came to this place in spite of the ridiculousness and there was a line. I have been told I would have to wait for 20-30 mins and I gave my number for text notifications. I waited and nothing... I called after half an hour. The girl told me I would have to wait for an additional 25 mins. How nice. Why did not you tell me I would wait for an hour so I would not wait in my car in this winter cold?
Good food, ambiance, value: this place lacks it all. First, its *the*place to go for all those coming out of the gym next door, so you dont have to feel bad about wearing sweaty exercise clothes and leaving sweat stains on the furniture while you wait half an hour for a table. My party of three got two of our meals a good 10 minutes before the third, so we had plenty of time to contemplate. My avocado toast was certainly interesting. A couple stale ends of bread topped with an ice cream scoop size of avocado. The oils had separated, which added a nice gloss to what looked like mayonnaise mixed in. On the side was a pair of flabby, cold eggs that were not cooked to order. The server *did* ask whether I didnt like the eggs, and wound up knocking a couple bucks off the price, bringing it down to a mere 10 bucks, which is I guess the going rate for stale toast these days. Fortunately the place is loud enough I wasnt able to concentrate and dwell on things. They have one convenient station for both taking seating requests and paying, so you get to wait another 10 minutes with the gym crowd while the host flirts with the hotties. If you hate money as much as you hate food, this is totally the place for you.
Always so good. The avocado toast is delicious
Service was not good. I received three different time for food orders and nobody in the restaurant actually wanted to try to help me with my food order. We were then told that that the wait time was for an hour but the next group came in, with no reservation, and was seated before us. It seemed like we were pushed off more than helped in the restaurant.
Excellent brunch place when visiting Cuyahoga National Park. High quality ingredients and super friendly staff.We got from the summer menu - the elote eggs hash was out of the world!!!
First time there! Very beautiful atmosphere. Mitch was our server and he was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! The food was fresh and delicious! Loved that they give you your own pot of coffee so you can drink at your own pace! Definatly going back to try out lunch!
Delicious, efficient, friendly. Those are the 3 words that come to mind. Had a group of 12, separate checks, yet the wait staff were friendly and efficient. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Cant forget, we did call ahead of time to let them know our group size. It was the right thing to do. 😊
Top notch breakfast and lunch menu. You cannot go wrong eating here. Fabulous ambiance, great location, and excellent service. Leave a big tip!
This place gets one star in my opinion, but I have to give an extra star for the food, which is quite good. I went here twice, once for brunch on a Saturday, and again on a Thursday for lunch. The first time, the service was extremely slow, and we had to ask other waitresses for refills. We waited fifteen minutes for our bill, which isnt even paid at the table. I am a very low maintenance customer, so this is definitely out of the ordinary for me. The second time I was seated, and waited for about ten minutes, with no one even greeting me or getting a drink order. Im not sure if I had the same slow waitress as last time (I was actually at the same table), because I never saw one come my way. I walked across the street to Chipotle, because my lunch break is not long enough to wait for service for fifteen minutes or more. I would go back, but only if their service situation was remedied, and maybe some of the laziest staff let go. It was not at all busy both times I went, by the way.
Great breakfast/brunch menu. Fast, efficient, friendly, consistent service. Love the avocado toast, the florentine eggs benedict and the chickichanga burrito.
Their food is very good, but, unfortunately, several people at our table today had cold food. I think the servers may have too many tables to be responsible for as I had to ask for our table to get another pot of coffee. For $50 for 2 people to eat breakfast seems a little pricey when you have to suffer these kind of service issues. This is our 3rd time eating there and we had a gift card so we went back. There are other places in Cuyahoga Falls to get a better breakfast experience.
This place is hit or miss depending on whos working. I have always loved First Watch but this location is off. Staff isnt always friendly and Ive had incorrect orders several times. The food quality can also vary depending on whos cooking the food. Also theres only 1 stall bathrooms here for it being such a big restaurant. Like other First Watch locations, the food usually very good and the service fast.
The orange juice tasted like soda pop. My entire meal was cold. The portions were incredibly smaller than normal and even my coffee was bad. The service was non existant and the floor was very sticky. I wont be back. Too expensive for such a negative experience.
Really good food. Good service. Getting seated was a bit slow for a Monday lunch. I love the fresh, local food sourcing. Try the lemon ricotta pancakes; fewer calories than you might imagine!
Amazing food. Wonderful sevice.
I just ordered here a few minutes ago. I told the person who took my order I was going to be eating outside on the patio, instead of inside. After somewhat of a wait, the hostess came out with my food in a bag and asked was I eating in. I said no, I said I was dining on the patio. She looked at me as If they did not have a patio. I started walking towards the patio door. She followed me and said, I dont know if I have a clean table out there and waited for me to respond, rather than clean a table off. I said, never mind, its not that serious, then walked off their property with my bagged lunch. Service was pretty bad (I was even handed a receipt with a space for tips. I have never had this kind of service at the University Heights location. Definitely wont be returning here.Ever.Again.
Ordered a Doordash delivery. Breakfast tacos, million dollar bacon, and a drink.Took them 40 minutes to get my driver the food. Tacos we good but the bacon was burnt badly. Like black edges and dust bad. Called them and politely told the issue to the person who answered the phone. They told me one sec and I said no problem. Put on hold then hung up on 30 seconds later.
Went during a busy time. 40mins to wait for a table of 4. The food was an even longer wait. Prices were normal for what you expect. The coffee was horrible, and the price for one cup was $2.70. No where near that good of a quality. Not my type of scene, very hipster like. But if thats for you then itll be fun. I might go again during a different time. But nothing special.
This was my first and last visit to First Watch. When you pay almost $30 for breakfast, it should at least be warm. Eggs were cold, not even a hint of warm. The potatoes and ham were lukewarm at best. This was early on a Sunday morning with few customers in the restaurant. The food looked good, but there is no excuse for cold food
Shockingly mediocre food for the high price they charge. I got biscuits and gravy, and the gravy was watery and mushy. The potatoes were really good, and I wish more of that quality went into the rest of the food. The service also wasnt great. We were barely even greeted and treated like we were an inconvenience to our server.
First time here and it was delicious, cant wait to try more. Food was fast and hot. Server was very Friendly and helpful
Amazing food and a great staff!
Food items are often times delicious. Priced too high, portions too small and numerous occasions of carry out being wrong and missing items.
Im not a big fan of their seating arrangements because your almost guaranteed to be sitting within earshot of a complete stranger. I prefer enough privacy that I can talk to my wife without the stranger next to me being able to hear every word. They also must be known for being dog friendly because the last two times we came here someone had their dog with them. Maybe a comfort animal or companion animal but it sure as heck looks like a pet dog to me. The food, coffee, and service are always good. A little pricey for breakfast but its worth it.
This is not a warm place to be. The staff isnt mean just indifferent. I did not feel like they wanted me to come back. Just an indifferent place. Food wasnt bad.
Great locally sourced breakfast. Fresh, Always. Seasonal drinks are pleasant, organic blends. Just love this place!
Always love eating here. Super friendly and courteous staff. I even saw an employee quickly notice a phone left behind on a booth and get it to the customer before they left! The food is also amazing with an open kitchen so you know they have nothing to hide
This is such an excellent place to eat. While they are frequently busy, I honestly dont mind waiting. The wait staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food is very good and they have a large number of healthy, vegan and gluten free options. They pride themselves on community and it shows. I enjoy coming here. I definitely recommend coming here.#healthy #vegetarianfriendly
Many wonderful creative options! Great Staff! Can be very busy!
We had brunch today. We ordered the French toast and Morning market veg. I loved their French toast. The best in town. My wife loved the combination of the omelet. I would love to come back soon
Like all First Watch restaurants, this place is clean, the servers are professional, and the food is good. They have a new set of specials every season, and they are always worth trying.
Food was absolutely wonderful, with excellent service to match. This is a restaurant that reinforces how fresh ingredients really do make the difference.
For the second visit in a row my food was not prepared properly. Blueberry pancakes were burned but I gave them a pass because I was really hungry and I didn’t want to wait for another batch. Yesterday my sandwich had a slice of cheese with the paper still attached. I sent it back. The second sandwich was fine but there was no attempt to adjust the bill or otherwise make up for the error. Annoying.
I would have loved to have lunch here with my friend. Unfortunately the wait for a table was 1 hour. I think they were short staffed the day we were there.
Fresh food at decent prices. They also offer a rotating seasonal selection of dishes, and healthy brunch food options. The restaurant has adorable farmhouse decoré that gives it a homey feel. There can be a wait on weekendsand it can become crowded near the entrance with those waiting, but they provide coffee and water for those waiting which is nice.
First Watch offers one of the best weekend breakfast alternatives in the area. It has the basic elements of a greasy spoon without the grease. But the menu extends well beyond that, offering interesting and healthy breakfast options. Since my family and I are usually order from that beyond part, we enjoy a Sunday brunch there whenever possible. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is not because of a deficiency of First Watch but rather its success. Everyone wants to eat at the same time. That can put wait times upwards of 45 minutes and beyond. That is too long for a relaxing weekend brunch.
I always love the food at First Watch but the waits are always outrageous. Checking in ahead does not seem to get you seated any faster than just showing up, by the way. Id also appreciate not being quoted 15-20 mins every time when it ends up being 30-45 consistently. Great food but maybe we still need more locations...
Its OK. Ive been there twice now, and the food is a bit flavorless. The turkey burger was awful. It was a frozen patty, which may be normal, but is youre going to serve frozen foods, you have to make them taste good. I dont really have any desire to go back.
Horrible service, long waits. Food isnt good enough to deal with them again. Gave them 3 different chances. Even ordered on door dash and waited 2 hrs for my food. Dasher also informed me that they have issues continuously with wait time and poor customer service. This is my experience with only the one in Cuyahoga Falls, Portage trail location.
Completed waste of time trying to order online and ZERO customer service. I wouldnt wait 10 mins just to get a table there. If i could Id give them not even half a star! Very disappointing.
Very good tasting breakfast. We had pancakes which were huge only get one unless you are starved. Also the traditional breakfast which comes in a bowl. And the million dollar bacon is very good you have to try it.
Just got back from Sarasota where the pancakes there were about double the size as the ones in ohio. (same meal was ordered) food was good as always even if the pancake portion was half as filling.
A1 Top notch food as well as service. They have an army of staff between the kitchen and the front of the house to take care of the army of patrons that come for the best QUALITY food of any breakfast place ever. Never had anything that wasnt excellent.
Million dollar bacon was OK. Reeeally sticky. Prices were high for breakfast food, but the atmosphere and coffee is the primary thing that will keep me coming back. Great location, big windows.
Spring menu specials are outstanding and the regular menu is very good. Not an inexpensive place for breakfast but the food is always delicious and healthy. Wait time during peak hours can be a little long; use Yelp app to preregister.
I love the food! Tasty and friendly staff! I also love the coffee (they provide flavored coffee mate creamer which beats sugar and half&half any day in my book! Bonus, if you are drinking coffee during your visit, you can ask for a cup of coffee to go!
Great place for breakfast. Every server we have had there is always friendly. The coffee is great and so is the food. We go there about once a week since we like it so much!
Delicious pumpkin pancake with eggs and bacon... awesome wait staff too. Fabulous coffee
What a wonderful experience. From the unique decor to the great food and staff. The waffles are a must try and the cheddar broccoli soup may be the best I have ever had.
The food is great and servers generally friendly. DO NOT order CARRYOUT when they are busy though. Youll only end up with half of what is supposed to be in your order. Unfortunately this is the second time, so shame on me. I get the triathlete, and got the omelet with fruit, but the toast and jelly was left out of the order. (after i specifically asked for an extra little jelly pack to go with the toast). Lesson learned. Skip carryout or double check it every time before you leave.
Weve been here twice and both times waited over an hour for our food. Last visit, our waitress served us and I think she went home. Good menu. Prices are high but the food is pretty good.
Excellent delicious tasting food. Always fresh and made to order. Plus the servers as awesome and super friendly. Love this place and would highly recommend it to anyone.
The Eggs Benedict and Italian Omelet were very good, as was the fruit cup. However, the $2.79 for a cup of coffee was ray over priced and was tepid. The sugar bowl needed washed. Over all, it was good food but over priced. We probably will not go back.
Great food. Quality ingredients and fresh. Staff was polite and attentive. Highly recommend.
Great place for brunch and the staff is super funny and helpful
Excellent food i had the Parma Hash it was tasty and fresh tasting too! Easy seating after using the check in on their app. Will return!
I have been here 3 times and everything is always fresh and delicious and service impeccable!
Every time we go to First Watch in Fairlawn or Portage Crossing, something is dirty. Check your utensils, check the cups, and the coffee/hot water pitchers. This time, there was a lot of buildup on the hot water pitcher. Bathroom was trashed. Luckily, food was decent and service was fast.
The wait was long but the food was great!
This is a nice breakfast and lunch place. Personally, I have gone here for breakfast and havent been disappointed. The menu is set up to offer healthier choices and it isnt a place to go if you are looking for a heavy and greasy type of place. The food and juice are fresh and tasty!
Love the idea of a restaurant that prepares meals from local sources. Food was great. Servers were great. Looked like you could order food and pick it up. Wait time was about 30 mins on a Saturday mid morning. You can download yelp app to know when your table is available.
Best breakfast place ever!! I love how fresh everything is and how great the service is. My sons egg wasnt fully over easy and they offered to replace it before we even saw what it looked like!
My mom and I go here almost every time we get together for breakfast, and never have I had a meal I didnt fully enjoy. Million dollar bacon is a must try side dish.
Great food and great service! We got seated right away with a party of 9 on a busy morning. Our meals were perfect, and the service was excellent. Already looking forward to going back!
Cute place. Very busy. The staff was very friendly and polite but a bit disorganized. The food was amazing!! Tried there pumpkin spice pancake breakfast. Loved it. I will definitely come back.
We try to come out for breakfast here every other week. The servers are wonderful, and they know my little girl by name. Food is good and pricing is reasonable.
The food and service is always outstanding. I have tried a number of the menu items, especially the breakfast ones and have never been disappointed. And, the little craft coffee pitcher with breakfast is nice.
You will wait over hour most times to get your food. We quit going to this hole last year .then tried again s few weeks ago and it was even worse. Dont waste your time..if you just have to do first watch got to macedonia one..but one on portage trail is a train wreck
Very cozy setting and friendly, knowledgeable staff. I have Celiac and was so pleased to see hows many gluten free options/accommodations they have! Oh... and the food was delicious!
First Watch was the most AMAZING restaurant ever! I love farm fresh to table. I had such a good time with my friends and the food was sooooo GOOD! YOU have to try the Million Dollar Bacon!! Heavenly!
Always had the best tasting breakfast food here. Never completely sold on their lunch items. I’ve been to the Solon, Fairlawn, and cuyahoga falls locations and this is definitely the best.
Lots of healthy options . Great tasting had a So Cal burrito awesome!! The wife had steel cut oats she loved them. Good job guys keep it up!
45 min wait for table not a problem. 15min after being seated no water, no coffee, no acknowledgement from any server.
Food and service were great. Will go again without hesitation. Welcoming, bright and friendly atmosphere.
Amazing food and nice atmosphere. Staff is usually friendly. A bit expensive. So, not an every day type place but always a solid choice.
Foods great, coffee is strong, busy on the weekends so go early or wait until 11.
Its hit or miss depending who is cooking back in the kitchen but I do enjoy the menu and the tex mex style of it
Before 8:15AM on Sunday morning... I finally figured out the secret. Most enjoyable visit. 10th total. No waiting. No crowd. Traditional order - incredible eggs benny and potatoes. Avocado Toast and Tomato Juice over ice. Great service. Side of Italian sausage turned into pebbles smaller then I hear a place called Little Ceasars uses on a $5 cardboard pizza. Most humans assume a side of sausage means patties or links. Pebbles... Pizza. Next time I will offer to help cook.
Went to First Watch at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday for breakfast. Our party consisted of 4 adults and 2 very small children. Was told there was a 45-minute wait for a table, but we waited an hour and a half. My friends food arrived an hour later but they forgot my food. My meal was comped but only after I asked manager. Service was also poor as well.
The food is delicious and the service is very good. Hit it at the right time though, expect long waits on weekends - thats good though...means its a good place to eat!
Olivia was an amazing server! She is so friendly and happy. The food was great and so was the overall environment 😊 The staff worked as a team and seemed happy! I will definitely be back!
Always consistently great food. Staff is friendly and attentive.
Great place for breakfast and lunch. They close early. Atmosphere is pretty lax and it has a trendy interior. If you find yourself in the area and cant decide on a place for breakfast, pick this place. You wont regret it
My favorite Breakfast location. Excellent service, social distancing implemented. Staff are very friendly and just a 5 Star location!!!!!
Wonderful place pleasant and inviting. Always excellent service. I’m a huge fan of their avocado toast - the bread is outta this world.
I arrived to pick up my carry-out and the rude girl hands me a check and tells me to stand in a huge line at the register while my food gets cold! That’s just unacceptable-seriously the reason people order carry-out is bc they want to get in/out in a hurry. After I pay, no one even hands me my order and they tell me to wait some more! Ridiculous! I get home and my order is wrong. The food is great if they get it right-forget about carry-out option-totally unorganized and rude staff that answers phone.
I rarely give 5 stars because I have high expectations, but this place deserves it. Amazing, healthy food. What a nice change from the typical breakfast place. Love the interior decor and design too.
The food here is always fresh and wonderful, the service is always fast and friendly. Its conveniently located and a much needed something different for breakfast brunch or lunch!
Anyting I have ever had to eat at first watch has always been good. I love that they give you a carafe of coffee. And its a good place to go and just sit and catch up with friends and family.
Food is always great, but it is always soooooo busy in there. it took forever for us to get our food and our waitress forgot several things. I never did get my cup of coffee....
First Watch is a great restaurants if your looking for other healthier options besides pancakes and waffels. They have these items as well, but I would send you to Wally Waffel if pancakes/waffles are you thing. The fresh pressed juices are good as a starter here.The omlettes were good and did come with a salad on the side to get your greens in. I would advise going either fairly early on the weekend or wait till after the typical 8-10am breakfast rush; you will have a long wait during these times to be seated.
The food and the service at this first watch is consistently pleasant deficient and well prepared. I infinitely prefer going to this establishment then the self watch up in fairlawn and Summit Mall the folks here at portage crossing are the loveliest people no matter how busy it is and its always always clean
Great selection of food both for breakfast and dinner. My wife and myself both had one of there seasonal breakfast, and it was off the charts good. Both were suggested by are waiter.
Went here for a breakfast after a good morning hiking through the trails near by. Food was delicious. Preparation time was pretty quick and excellent service.
Almost always amazing—my only issue is with seating. Has a “text to table” system when crowded so you get a text when your table is ready. Received my text as they were cleaning off our table (that was ok) but we were then seated in the absolute worst seat for my mom. When we asked if there was anywhere else to sit, we were told this was all that was available. They had told the guy behind me (texted right after me) that they would seat him as soon as she seated us. If he was willing to have this table, why not offer it to him and we’d wait one extra minute?Anyway, in the big picture, it wasn’t the end of the world, and we ALWAYS love the food—it keeps us coming back again and again! Won’t let a table issue keep us away. 💜
FIST OFF , please consider reading (USDAs Organic Labeling) . I cant give you the link, but its easy to look up. Seriously , you should look that up . Theres levels to how much organic is considered . Theres 100% Organic , then Organic and the list continues from there on the degrees of what constitutes organic. Now, dont forget , the organic label needs to have the USDA paired together. USDA label first, then the amount of how organic it is attached atop .So that means I can put a label of organic on something ,and without the USDA, it doesnt mean thats it has all the warranties of what you consider organic . I could put an organic sticker on a head of lettuce that I am selling, and it could mean its just grown in dirt. Heres another . Organic Free range eggs. Just because it says that doesnt mean your getting good quality eggs. Heres what I want you to do . Why, cause (Dont Just Read & Believe) . Go to a farm that has eggs and buy a dozen .Ask of course when the eggs where laid . Most likely the farmer will tell you, with a happy smile on their face, just this morning . Go home and have one. Compare that egg with a store bought one , then compare it to the restaurants who make claims about how deliciously theirs are sometime . You will notice a huge, and I mean a huge difference . I am saying this for I worked on an organic farm . Yup, way before they were popular. The farmer I worked for left Cisco right before the dot com bubble bust and sold of his shares and purchased a farm . Why did he do that ? I dont know, he was a genus . Seriously, certified mensa material .His sons and daughter were too. He taught me about the input cost for the different grains to feed the livestock were not that much greater, in fact in most cases they were less expensive , but that the margins in farming still were terrible regardless . He did mention that if people were to pay a higher percentage at the table for more lean health conscious products , that the farmer might be able to take advantage of this at the local levels. Well, the latter hasnt happened , but what has happened is that at the service level prices have lifted and people are paying more at the served tabled . It just really hasnt translated to the farmer . I also have worked at Schwebles Baking Company. Theres the notion that cost have elevated for products because it takes time to teach the handlers of the special(gluten) products and it cost extra for storage . At the baking end , no , it doesnt Plain and simple. Put this here, and put that over there with a sign hanging over it.We always had to clean the mixers out when we changed for different breads . So now actual elevated costs.Where am I going with all this ? Simple again . For me its all about price to product received .I have been to First Watch on 4 separate occasions . Twice I have enjoyed. Once was good and the fourth time service was poor and the meal was cold. The two times I enjoyed the meal more for the service was very good . That does give leniency toward the overall price . I do like the huge thermos of coffee you get. The other two , well , it made the price when the checked was received at the end of my breakfast a little hard to swallow . Sort of like burnt dry toast without any butter. It wouldnt have been so bad if I wasnt just left sitting there waiting forever for the bill. I do realize the girls get very busy , I do understand this, but my coffee went cold and the thermos of it had lost its appeal. I do enjoy their pancakes , but when coupled with an order of breakfast sausage and coffee , with tip, it came to almost $18 . Maybe if I got three pancakes and 4 sausage links. Lets look at it this way. First Watch has a Starbucks right next door to it , correct. Well so does Giant Eagle have a Starbucks .Wanna know what a coffee refill is there, yup, $1.15 . Ya know the new Smoothie King ? Well Giant Eagle and or Marcs has Bolthouse Blends for $3.00 or better yet , Savse . You can get the Blue Machine and or others for even less at Wal Mart .Ran out of characters
Perfect place with great eats and beverage at a perfect location. Healthy food that fills you up without the strict rabbit food, health guru menu!Opens @6am and closes at 2pm. My favorite place for breakfast and brunch.
Always a good choice for breakfast or lunch. Many options to meet most any diet. I brought a vegan friend and they had no problem accommodating him.
My absolute favorite addition to Cuyahoga Falls in recent years. I cannot speak highly enough about the food or the wait staff. They are willing to work with you on dietary restrictions and allergies without question. Its number one in my book.
Me and my wife have always been happy with this place. Super nice staff excellent food to get your day started. I will always recommend going here
A little expensive for breakfast or brunch, but the pancakes are so worth it. I love the quality of the food and atmosphere of the restaurant too.
I love going here for breakfast. The coffee is great, the food is amazing, and the million dollar bacon is to die for. You always feel good and full after eating here
I have ordered the omelet that is supposed to have chariso sausage three times and have yet to see more than a tad of the meat. I give up. I do think they have the best avocado toast.
I place a to go order with the manger. He stated it would be about 10mins. After waiting for 30mins I asked if someone could check on the order only to find out it had been sitting. The same manager stated he didnt know I was waiting. Though I was sitting right in front of him. His statement to me was your food will be fine, is everything in the bag. Bad service
Great food (very fresh) and great service but portions to small for the price.
I love this place so much. They have the best coffee. The food is amazing. They have an app. The staff is awesome. I try to get there whenever I can.
Nice place, good food, and very good service.
Ordered the half sandwich (Roast Beef & Havarti) and salad (Honey Pecan) combo. It was delicious! Will definitely be going back.
I went there for brunch and the food was very good, as well as the service.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for First Watch 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-03Excellent service and food. Highly recommend stopping here but definitely get on the wait list before going to save you from a long wait upon arrival.Pictured: The Morning Mediation Juice, Elevated Egg Sandwich and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Excellent!
Review №2
2022-04-22First time trying this breakfast spot. Not a lot of options for a vegan/GF diet BUT the avocado toast & potatoes were tasty. The coffee was fresh and hot. Our waitress was pleasant and attentive. Probably won’t be my first choice for breakfast next time but overall not a bad experience.
Review №3
2022-05-16We stopped here for quick breakfast on our way to Pennsylvania. Great food amazing stuff. Excellent atmosphere. I would recommend to make reservations if your on rush.
Review №4
2021-11-28This place was spot on...service was great and attentive food was good and served hot and the atmosphere in general was just quaint and welcoming. I had the salmon frittata and the lemon ricotta pancakes you cant go wrong with anything on the menu.
Review №5
2022-02-223rd? time here, really enjoy it. Wish it was closer. They were quite busy but we did not have to wait long to get a table. Service was good, the food is always yummy, and the portions are generous. Great variety on the menu, my husband got the omelette with everything and I got the special cinnamon chip pancakes. Food came pretty quickly it was hot it was prepared as we ordered it our server checked up on us periodically. They also leave you your own little pot of coffee which my husband loves. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast or brunch
Review №6
2021-07-09I am a frequent customer and loved the new Mexican style breakfast. I decided to get it to go one day and that was a bad mistake. I was told 10-15 minutes. I arrive about 15-20. I asked the hostess said it would be up shortly. After about 30 minutes I had to ask about the food as I had to get to work. Come to find out it had actually been sitting the whole time under a completely different name. It was cold, nasty and I’m extremely disappointed. I took one bite and threw away. All the hostess said was oh sorry. The first picture was the great meal I had on-site and the last was the takeout. And my name is not even close to Kathryn!
Review №7
2022-06-03If you’ve never been here, go. Everything is fresh, clean, and tastes amazing. Coffee is left at the table to help yourself. Rotating seasonal menus keep things interesting. I have only tried the breakfast, which every time is divine and we come back usually once every other week. Never had the lunch. Biggest con is they can be busy, check the app for wait times and to join the waitlist.
Review №8
2022-02-19Advice for anyone doing an online pickup order. Adjust your time at least 15 minutes before you want to pickup your food. They do not value your time here. In January it took 22 minutes past the scheduled pickup time to get my online order and I thought it was a fluke. Today, one month later it took 18 minutes past my scheduled pickup time to get my online order. Food was good but I do not like being crammed inside around so many people waiting and waiting.
Review №9
2022-07-12I definitely enjoyed my chorizo hash (on the specials menu) and my sister really liked her avacado toast. The decor and atmosphere is a carefully gentrified country feeling and I really liked that they brought us personal coffee pots. The only are for slight improvement is that we were in a back booth and didnt quite see our server often enough. Still -- Ill visit again for the good eats.
Review №10
2022-03-21Friendly and helpful staff. My breakfast was great. My husband ordered the same thing two times in a row. I had the omelet and my husband the the eggs benedict with smoked salmon.