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 709 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1104 Ledsome Ln Ste 101, Cary, NC 27511
Phone: (919) 322-4344
Website:
Hours
| Wednesday |
7 AM–2:30 PM |
| 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 |
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Reviews
Liz Parks
First Watch is TOP NOTCH! The absolute best breakfast I’ve had out in years! I ordered the Morning Market Veg omelet, shown in the photo. It was loaded with very nicely roasted zucchini, tomatoes, shallots, kale, fresh herbs, and the creamiest goat cheese. I got the mixed greens and whole grain toast on the side, and it was the perfect amount of food. The service was also outstanding. Even though they were busy, our waiter was engaging, knew the menu and made recommendations, and provided excellent service. There were so many great things on the menu, I can’t wait to go back!!
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Paradox Dollbox
Mitch was our server and he was very nice. He made sure we had everything we needed. Food was pretty good; we got good amounts of everything but the biscuit definitely tasted like soap. We’ll give it another try, but probably not the biscuits.
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Shanah Bell
Our server was phenomenal! And we really loved both of our dishes. I didn’t give them 5 stars because my initial dish came out with non-gluten free toast. I thought it looked too much like gluten bread so I waited for my server to ask before I ate it. She said it was definitely not gluten free even though it was noted on my ticket. So she brought it back and had them make me an entirely new meal since the bread was put all over my food. She was fast and efficient.
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ahlam shaikh
Love the foood and service! Our server Mitch was an amazing help!! Very nice and answered all our questions amazingly! The waffles here are literally so good and if I’m not getting the Belgium waffle I’m getting the chimichanga!! First watch is always my go to breakfast place to go to.
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G V Debnam
Had breakfast after 830a church service at Watts Chapel Baptist Church. My sister used the online option to put our names on the wait list. Our mom was with us for a total of three. We enjoyed the food and fellowship. Even though our server put our orders together by seat, it seemed to be a complicated process for us to pay individually, so my sister just picked up the tab. It was crowded as we were leaving with others waiting to pay.
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Brizeida lopez
Beautiful Sunday morning got greeted by TSU excellent customer service very welcoming !! I didn’t know what to order but she definitely gave me really good recommendations on first watch breakfast menu ! I’m very exited to try out the chia coconut pudding plus the new strawberry French toast she recommended totally would highly recommended this spot and to ask for TSU for a higher quality experience ❤️
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Maureen Grier
Great place for breakfast, or lunch if you’re out and about in Cary. It’s conveniently located off Harrison Avenue and close to Umstead park in Cary too. Excellent service and the atmosphere is relaxing.
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ff ss
Great service and food. Go a little early to avoid the wait. Many times we’ve been and their digital check-in has been down, but they still stay on top of the waitlist and get you seated in a reasonable period. The wait staff seems patient and attentive. All the food we’ve had has been very good. From the bacon to the pancakes to avocado toast. Oh, and one of my favorites—they typically leave a pot of coffee on your table so you can top off anytime!
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Ieshia Baskett
It’s a bit run down for the area and I was shock to see so being I lover of the chain and own the cookbooks too as well. The walls had splashed food items upon it and the place just needs a very good deep cleaning. It’s like we are back to ppl running around like robots forgetting surfaces has to be very clean before someone gets seriously sick. The outside rear area looks messy as well too.
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krithika maddineni
I was able to make a reservation ahead of time on Google which allowed us to have a table as soon as we showed up. Highly recommend reserving table ahead especially on weekends. Food was amazing. Every single dish we ordered was yum. Smoked salmon fritata with sun dried tomatoes and onions definetly hit the spot.
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