First Watch

421 N Stadium Blvd Ste 109, Columbia
(573) 615-5100

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Arturo Avalos

Great food. A bit busy. Nice portions. Servers were very attentative.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joyce Turner

Got the hash skillet and it was fantastic. Good price for the quality and quantity of food. I highly recommend going here for a breakfast meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Diana Tucker

The food was good, our waitress was great, the only negative is the booth we sat in. It had a very breezy cold draft from the window. Other than that all was well, highly recommend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Juliea Adull

Loud but good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

connor maxey

The last time I went here they left a wad of black hair in my syrup like what you’d see off a tangled brush. Although that was about a year ago now. Hopefully they don’t work here anymore

Tiffany Storey

The food and all were so good but them cram everyone together like sardines and seat people right next to other people even though other seats more isolated were open. No one wants to sit right by someone else and hear their conversations. We had to ask to sit a little further away. To me that's just common sense. Especially because it's always so loud in there. Space people out a bit.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Pistole

Do not fall for their waitlist times. They give you short times just to get you in the door. I was quoted a 20 minute wait time when I joined the list online. Then when I arrived I was told it would be an additional 20 minutes that turned into 35-40 minutes without ever being called for a seat. When I asked about when I would be seated they were rude and told me it would be at least another 10 minutes. Don't consider this restaurant if you value your time.

Missy Marlett

Awesome food but I have never seen a restaurant be sooooo SLOW in clearing tables as this one. With a 40 minute waitlist tables should be cleaned off asap! It’s this slow to clear tables every time we eat at this one. Grindstone is much quicker! Finally seated us at a table that had been dirty for 20 minutes! The bus boy needs to get some pep on his step and someone needs to jump in and help him!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Traditional Breakfast

Jason Brooks

Always a great brunch. Vegetable Hash, egg over easy, cinnamon roll (don't miss getting this with your order) and a spiked lavender lemonade.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Bursnall

Love this place, busy or not always worth the wait. Fresh food is the best. Is full of freshness and flavor best anywhere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Breakfast, Million Dollar Bacon, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Belgian Waffle

Taylor Garrison

I recently visited First Watch and had an unforgettable experience, thanks to our amazing server, Jennifer! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared—but Jennifer’s exceptional service is what will keep me coming back time and time again.

From the moment she greeted us, Jennifer’s warm and genuine smile brightened the entire experience. Her customer service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and thoughtful. She anticipated our needs, made great recommendations, and truly made us feel like valued guests.

Jennifer’s positive energy and care for the little details set her apart and made the entire meal so enjoyable. It’s rare to encounter someone who loves what they do as much as she clearly does, and it made all the difference.

Thank you, Jennifer, for making our visit so special. We can’t wait to come back and experience your amazing customer service again!

Jacey M.

Sooo good ! It's right where the mall and outlets are ! Seating was no issue. Service was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amber Litka

Food was fantastic but not what we were expecting. We couldn't decide what to eat because it's not what we normally would eat. I searched brunch and went with what I found. Expected pancakes and the norm but nothing like that was an option. Just not really my kind of atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Lea Yohe

2 for lunch is amazing. I had the ham & gruyere sandwich with Cobb salad. Amazing! Mom recommends the oatmeal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Andrew Coon

Consistently great food, swift service, clean and well-lit. First watch is the chain that I look for when traveling.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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