First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, serving a chef-driven menu of elevated classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order using the freshest ingredients. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, whipping French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. All year long, you can enjoy craveable favorites like Avocado Toast for breakfast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for lunch. Whether you start at the crack of dawn or not, we’ll leave that up to you!
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Based on 584 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5479 US-280 Ste. 128, Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 874-9607
Website:
Hours
| Thursday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Friday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Saturday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
7 AM–2:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
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Reviews
Cheyenne McDaniel
Friend and I hit this place up for Brunch the other day and it was all great! Super friendly server, lots of choices on the menu and comfortable atmosphere. We shared a Chickichanga, Floridian French Toast and a Biscuit and Gravy, everything was awesome and we were stuffed!
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Natalie Brasher
Uhm WOW I think this is the best breakfast place I’ve been to in the Birmingham area. All of the food was flipping DELISH!! The carrot pancakes were incredible and unique and everything was so fresh. My BLTE was delicious. We also got the open faced chicken salad and the biscuits and gravy and both were phenomenal. Service was great. We had Stacey. She was kind and attentive!! Got everything we asked for. I have no complaints. Not cheap but the food is worth the price for SURE!! And actually you can get two MASSIVE pancakes for under $10 so it’s affordable depending on what you get. Everyone was so pleased!! Tons of leftovers too. Big portions. My uncle said “this sh*t tastes like Christmas!!”
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Gloria Law
I saw a video about First Watch’s new summer items and decided to stop by to try a few items. The service was great as usual. I had the new Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast. It was the perfect amount of sweetness. The strawberries also help keep the French toast from feeling too heavy. I also recommend the Honey Caramel Crunch Iced Coffee.
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Maketa Diggs
Meal was as ordered and DELICIOUS! I can’t recall our server’s name but she was great. Overall experience was really nice.
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David Aaron Sheetz
Went in Saturday after Thanksgiving, they were busy so I added a star for understanding how businesses function under pressure. Food was amazing but didn’t all come out at once. Service was just ok and host stand area at front was very discombobulated and awkward especially with wait area next to it. Would go back especially when they’re not as busy and definitely recommend!
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Jay Miller
I absolutely love this place the atmosphere, the menu, the staff omg the food is absolutely amazing I’ve been 6 times and every time they hit the mark, omg mouth watering right now writing my review. Everything about this place I love ❤️
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Tammy Mims The Fit Lyf
1st time visiting here.. will DEFINITELY be back. The food was outstanding! My server, Amy, was the sweetest person EVER! I definitely recommend Morning Meditation juice…. prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very relaxing.
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Chelsea Rand-Fleming
Perfect brunch experience! We decided to try First Watch because all the other breakfast restaurants were JAMMED! No regrets! Tried the seasonal purple haze, million dollar bacon, Floridian French toast, and the Chikichanga! Everything exceeded our expectations, taste and service wise ! Our daughter also enjoyed her kids belgian waffle meal.
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Judy Ryan
My family went to First Watch for Mother’s Day Brunch. We arrived around 10:15, with a 10:30 sign in on their website. We had to wait about half an hour which was fine. It was my first time there, and I had the Eggs Benedict. It was so delicious! Our waitress was wonderful. The food came out pretty fast, and it was delicious. We had a great time. I will definitely go back.
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Jason Grenard
Great food, and atmosphere, loved the cranberry crush with the touch of cinnamon. Our waitress seemed over booked with tables which impacted our service and it was more like a drive by with service.
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