. "1"^^ . . "2008-02-27T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "2"^^ . "Why go here?: So you wake up one morning and you think to yourself, hey I'm hungry and in an area with a huge variety of unique, one-of-a-kind places to eat, why not go and try a place with a sunshine in the logo, right?\nAnd that's where I've gotta stop you, my friend.\nI too was lured to First Watch with the thought that if they only do breakfast, they must know a thing or two about waking up and feeling good, perhaps with a special variety of coffees and smoothies. But I was sorely disappointed.\nThe moment I walked into the dining room I immediately noted the lack-luster, mess-hall feel of the place, with a noisy open kitchen, and a sprawling impersonal dining room. Then, there was the let down of no special breakfast beverages. All this I could have let slide with good food or a hint of personality, but there was nothing. The food was alright (although grossly overpriced), and the service was fine, but I couldn't help thinking, why? Why wake up and choose to come here? Something about the whole experience leaves a taste in my mouth like a happy meal toy; plastic, overpriced, no-sharp-edges type-place, almost as though the owners wanted to be sure you realize that \"this isn't one of those dirty, greasy-spoons; it's a chain\". Perhaps that appeals to some people, but certainly not to me.\nWhy, why in a city with so many great, breakfast places with warmth, character, good food and low prices, would someone choose to eat in a place that aims to be so average."^^ . . "1"^^ .