. "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . "2011-11-02T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . "3"^^ . "First Watch... it seems trendy, it's at Crocker Park, it's packed on weekends, its food is just ok.\n\nI want to love First Watch - it seems like the ''in'' thing to do - it's not super expensively priced but it seems like it would be the selection of those with more ''discerning'' tastes. But the taste? It comes up bland a lot of times. I've been to this location and the one out by Whole Foods on the east side. That location would probably get an extra star - their food comes out piping hot and seems to haven been salted for flavor (what an idea!). This location? Not so much. My food is always lukewarm at best and nothing tastes that good. I've had their special - the Huevos Rancheros - and it's ingredients are delightful, but I could make a better dish at home. \n\nI must mention that yesterday morning we got a free entr\u00E9e for the boyfriend's birthday (just join the Sun eClub online for your very own). And the food was again - just ok. He had muesli pancakes (a new addition to the menu) and I had the Bacado Omelet with egg whites. When I went to log calories after that meal I was pleasantly surprised that nutritional info was available on First Watch's website but then I was abruptly slapped in the face by the 75, yes SEVENTY-FIVE grams of fat just in the omelet I consumed. Be careful what you order.\n\nSome final tips - \n1. If you must wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning, grab a coffee at the front (its complimentary, a nice touch) and snag one of the cushy arm chairs (it makes the wait seem way shorter).\n2. If you choose wisely (read: not the Bacado omelet), you can get a healthy breakfast, brunch, or lunch here.\n3. Parking is available around the corner by The Gap & Coach or you can snag a spot in the parking garage directly to the right of the building.\n4. Join the Sun eClub (a free meal awaits you)."^^ . .