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 569 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1114b Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 202-5383
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 |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Tuesday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
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Reviews
R English
Delicious – large servings – everything I saw come out of the kitchen looked tasty. Nice little pot of coffee that stayed decently hot. Lemon ricotta pancakes a nice twist, turkey gravy biscuit and fried potatoes nicely spiced. There is typically a wait. Make a reservation if u can.
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Elmona Reid
Had a wonderful breakfast with my work team. We had a rather large party and staff handled our orders quickly with great service. Our waiter was very friendly and patient. Will definitely return! The pancakes were nice and fluffy. The grits were wonderful as well…very creamy.
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Joshua Reifert
Awesome brunch. Very diverse menu ranging from gourmet sandwiches, like the Market Veggie, soups, salads, brunch cocktails and a vast array of breakfast dishes. Server was polite and knowledgeable. Food came out surprisingly fast for the amount of customers they had at the time. Standouts were the Market Veggie sandwich, buttery grits and the enormous (and extremely delicious) multigrain pancakes.
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Destiny Armstrong
This is an cute little spot for breakfast and brunch and always has different seasonal specials throughout the year! I used to go to another one where I’m originally from but this location is just as great!
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Nicole Drought
I am a travel nurse and this place was recommended for a good breakfast. They have a great menu selection. The food didn’t take long to prepare and it was very good. Will be going back again at some point.
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Raymond Brown
Overall, just stop by this place and see for yourself. Pros and cons are listed below.
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D. Jennifer Dawson
First time eating at the bar, not a first visit, however.
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Lauren Cutlip
After enjoying my breakfast I received my bill and was surprised at the price of one lemon pancake. I hate asking for the manager and feeling high maintenance, but he greeted me very kindly and was able to look into my concern and i was met with great customer service. Corporate prices have gone up all over but he was great, thank you!
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Melissa Thompson
The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is always friendly with great service. My family and I love this restaurant!
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Cindy Charlottesville
My new favorite place for brunch. The service is mediocre, sometimes you get a really professional wait person and sometimes not. The food is always consistently delicious and filling. The coffee is SO good. Everything tastes fresh at First Watch. The flavors always pair well, and the ambiance is lively and welcoming. The kids at the pay desk need to smile more and engage with customers, but outside of that, this place is a winner.
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