First Watch

9645 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix - 85021
482 reviews
Breakfast American
(602) 943-3232

First Watch is always great. Never disappointed with the food or service. If I had one gripe it would be the coffee. I'm not fan of the blend. But hey you can't win them all. I'm sure many of your other customers enjoy it. The other drinks that are served are always on point and very refreshing! You guys are doing something right because every location I have ever been too it's always busy. It's always clean and always feel welcome!

First Watch is a place where you can taste the freshness of their ingredients. They have plenty of healthier options for those that are looking for a nutritious post workout meal. The serving sizes are smaller, so be prepared for that. I always leave feeling satisfied and not too full (unlike Denny's lol).My go to is the Trifecta breakfast, I choose to add a waffle to it. Their waffles are some of the best I've had. Very fluffy and delicious, not to mention the jam and syrup are a PERFECT combination (see picture).This location on Black Canyon is very quaint and nice inside. Make sure you arrive early because it can get packed! First Watch is as consistent as it gets when it comes to a quality breakfast spot. Oh! Their birthday reward is awesome too! ?

I was able to join the waiting list ahead of time so once I got there it was maybe a 5 minute wait. The staff were friendly and quick with our drinks. I did not have a timer to see how long it took for our food but for it to be so busy it did not feel like a long time at all. The shrimp & grits "morning meditation" were both superb! I got the "kale tonic" to go.

I got there. Saved my girlfriend a seat. Got my drink. Friend got there. Watress took forrrevver to serve her drink. We wanted to order. No waitress in sight. It took nearly an hour for for our food. Smh. Food was whatever, I didbt like the Green eggs. Lemonade was awesome.

Busy, but pretty quick service. Clean. Nice food, good selection. A little pricey, but worth it. The traditional eggs Benedict were nice, but a little too much lemon sauce. Little coffee pots on the table was nice. Lots of fresh juices to choose from.

Just had a very lovely brunch today. I moved to Az on August 3. I purchased my condo on March 10th and this was right down the street from me on Val Vista Dr. My initial reaction when I arrived was, this will be a great breakfast look at the line. That is a true statement. I checked in and was told 25 to 30 minute wait. They took my phone number to let me know when my table was ready. It is a lovely stroll around the complex to keep yourself occupied while you're waiting for your table. There is also a Starbucks just down the way if you want a pre-coffee before breakfast. We were seated in Dani's section and that was a nice treat. Being I am an executive chef and grew up in the industry I can be somewhat picky lol. You will have a blessing if you get to set in her section. I watched the other servers and bussers and they all looked professional and didn't seem to waste steps as they maneuvered their way through the crowd. I tried to look at the different plating of things as other tables were served. Beautiful work by the kitchen. At my table, we had the green chili chorizo omelette and the elevated egg sandwich. Loved it!!! I am on keto and my omelette came with mixed greens so that made me extra happy. I was a bit sad I could not try the beautiful thick bread toast and house made preserves. The dining room is artistically done and very comfortable. Lots of people coming in and out but the flow stayed nice. Everything looked well cleaned and maintained. Thank you to Dani and First Watch team for making the start to my weekend a great one. I look forward to my next visit. I also look forward to being able to enjoy a meal when im on a cheat day from keto.

IF YOU GO be sure to order the BLUEBERRY MUFFIN and ask for it GRILLED!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!Kim was our waitress, and she did a wonderful job serving 11 people in a timely fashion. Healthy & diverse menu. Amazing food. Great prices. And the fresh juices are AWESOME. We spent around $250 for 11 people. So that less than 23 bucks a person. And we were all VERY full. Personally I ordered the shrimp and grits. The shrimp and tomato stew were hearty and thoroughly seasoned. So it didn't really matter that the grits were subpar after I mixed it all together.Out of the juices my favorites were the purple haze and the red and yellow one.

Tried this place out on a whim. A tad hard to get to due to construction changing traffic patterns but well worth the effort. Had the Market Breakfast Hash with a side of Turkey Sausage. Sausage wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked but the Hash itself was EXCELLENT. Potatoes with crispy edges, a blend of fresh peppers, zucchini, onions, spinach with a fried egg topper. I especially enjoyed its use of Goat Cheese for added pop of flavor. The fresh fruit side was good although a bit skimpy. I would have enjoyed a few more pieces in the serving, especially a few more blackberries. Our server was a delight. Very attentive and also put forth the right amount of effort to find out when asked questions she didn't readily have an answer for. We will be back!

We were staying at the hotel next door and went to First watch for breakfast every morning for 4 days. Great healthy good, gluten free options, great coffee and fresh pressed juices. Service was friendly. Highly recommend

We got lunch here with some friends. Service was very friendly and engaging. We were seated after a short wait. Food was very fresh. Three of us has salads and were very happy with the portions and the freshness of the items. One in our party had a sandwich which he though was very good and could not eat it all. Reasonable price.