This has always been a favorite location but it's been awhile since we've been here. Found a remodeled interior when we came in for breakfast. Very nice updating, flexible seating to allow for larger parties and bartop dining. Nothing wrong with the old decor but perhaps this is required to be in line with the franchise requirements.
Quite sad to learn that cinnamon raisin bread French toast has been removed from the Menu. This has always been a favorite, why discontinued? The summer specials caught my eye so I tried the special ciabatta French toast with Nutella & strawberries. We also ordered a carrot cake pancake and bacon.
The special French toast was a huge disappointment. It looked absolutely gorgeous but unfortunately nobody taught the cook how to make French toast. The bread was barely introduced to the egg batter so it was only slightly coated. It was like eating a warm piece of bread with syrup on it. No, I did not mention this to our server (who was very good by the way). The carrot cake pancake which filled the plate and the belly was very tasty. Good quality bacon cooked crispy as requested.
I'd like to stick with the old tried-and-true picks at First Watch but they keep messing with the menu and removing all my favorites (no more turkey dill crepe either). I will give First Watch another try because they have always delivered. This time they delivered disappointment.