First Watch

I frequent this location of First Watch during the work week. They're always busy, but I've never had to wait, thanks to their community tables. The staff is always attentive and the food comes out rather quickly. This is partly what makes it great for a workday lunch. Their sandwiches and salads are fresh and creative. My favorite You Pick Two is: The Monterey Club (I ask for it to be grilled) and the Sweet Honey Pecan Salad.

A delicious menu with a range of options for breakfast, lunch, and brunch. It is a great spot for a date or a group but beware that they get extremely crowded after 9:30 a.m. on the weekends. This place tends to have repeat visitors. There is outside seating and the inside has a nice semi rustic charm to it.

Well, the food is always pretty great here! I ordered two regular pancakes (with very hot syrup), one egg mixed with egg whites, and my date ordered the brown sugar crusted bacon with an omelet and something else. And, aside from the fact that they half screwed up my order (they mistakenly only brought me one pancake, as opposed to the two I ordered...they said they didn't want me to eat a cold pancake...but I told them I wanted the two together...that was a tad annoying), the experience was quite pleasant. I never feel disrespected or mistreated at this establishment. Seemingly, they tend to treat all patrons with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious practices, or any of the above. For that alone, they deserve 5 stars! Well...that coupled with the fact of the food being Top Notch! If you've never eaten at this establishment, I highly encourage you to go there and have brunch. But, when you go, be sure to ask for their brown sugar encrusted bacon! I might be saying it incorrectly because I, myself, did not have any bacon since I'm newly a pescatarian. That brings me to my final point. Since I'm a pescatarian, it was nice that they had food items I, too, could consume without dietary restrictions. Many restaurants--in recent times--are trying to be more expansive with their menus. It's nice to know that First Watch is paying attention! Ohhh...Be prepared to wait a while, though, because an establishment this popular always has lines. But, trust me when I tell you that the wait is always worth it!