Frankly when I Yelped first watch and saw all the 5/5 star reviews I was VERY confused. It has a very average updated diner vibe (think Denny's with a bit of class).
I went this morning around 10:30 and I have to say I won't be back any time soon.
PROS: VERY good service, the waitress was very attentive and happy to bring us whatever we needed. Easy to find, right off of Thomas a crossed from the hospital. Plenty of parking. Good prices, about 8-10$ per entree. Nice sized portions as well.
CONS: Let me first say that the coffee was not good. I am an avid coffee drinking but by no means am I a coffee "snob". Im not sure what was up with this coffee but it was so bitter it felt like it was coating my teeth and mouth to the point that I could no longer drink it. However, for the record I did not ask for a new cup and Im quite sure that with 5/5 stars not all their coffee could taste this way.
The food was (as my grandmother would say) nothing to write home about. I got the biscuits and turkey sausage gravy (came with a side of potatoes and eggs of your choice-I got poached). The eggs were sitting in a little bowl with a small collection of water at the bottom (they were cooked perfectly though). The gravy and potatoes were good. However, the advertised the biscuits as being homemade and they were rather dry.
While I'd give the service a 5/5, I'd have to give the food a 2.5/5. With all the great breakfast and brunch spots around the Valley I wouldn't bother wasting your time or money at First Watch : |