Our waitress was Hailey and this was our first time visiting the restaurant. We will definitely come back because there's much more my husband and I want to try. Food was delicious and Hailey did exactly what I like seeing servers do, not hover making me feel rushed lol I understand it's their job so, I never hold it against them because customers taking time takes money from their pockets. The menu is easy to read and understand, which is what I like because I have so much anxiety as it is 😂 I didn't take pictures of my food, obviously but the serving portion was perfect for me. Oh and the million dollar bacon is yummy! Hailey gave us a "thank you" card for giving the restaurant a try but that's not the main reason we will return. Thanks for the full belly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan VanAbs
Excellent breakfast. Healthy alternatives. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lora-Lynn Chuffo
Great food but so noisy. 20 min wait at 11. Try the prosciutto egg on toast. Fluffy scrambled eggs. Yummy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike
Always a great experience here. Food is great, service is excellent, and everything is clean no matter how busy they are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew K
Stopped by to check FW out. Was really good! Will be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Howard Brayall
Good if your trying to eat healthy especially, fair prices, good healthy food again...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kay Swindell
5 stars plus!! One of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Floridian French Toast
Midtown Wilmington
I love going to First Watch on Oleander. Came in the on a cold Saturday morning after our recent winter storm and staff were all welcoming and got us some hot coffee to warm us up. Katherine who served was very friendly and made the dining experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
tanika bowen
I would easily give it more than 4 stars... but just not exactly 5 stars, because the bathroom was a bit of a let down. But service was great, the food was delicious, and it was reasonably priced to top it off! Definitely going back!
Cute place for a breakfast meeting place. I was not familiar with the menu so I was not sure what order. If you like clean/healthy foods, this is a good place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
John MacDonald
Here’s a glowing review for The First Watch Breakfast Restaurant at Oleander Dr:
I can’t say enough great things about The First Watch Breakfast Restaurant on Oleander Drive in Wilmington! This has quickly become my go-to spot, and for good reason. Every visit feels like a treat, with food that’s not only delicious but also thoughtfully prepared with a healthy twist. The ingredients are always fresh, the meals are cooked to perfection, and the portions? Generous enough to leave you completely satisfied—but not uncomfortably so.
One of the best parts about dining here is how impressively fast the food arrives. Whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely breakfast, you never have to wait long, which is a lifesaver during a busy day.
And let me take a moment to rave about the staff. The service here is outstanding—consistently friendly, welcoming, and attentive. It’s clear that the team genuinely cares about making every guest feel at home.
To top it all off, this place offers the best value for money in Wilmington. It’s rare to find a restaurant where quality, portion size, and affordability align so perfectly, but The First Watch nails it every time.
If you’re looking for a breakfast or brunch spot that ticks all the boxes—healthy, delicious, fast, friendly, and affordable—you really can’t go wrong with The First Watch on Oleander Drive. It’s hands down my favourite place to eat in Wilmington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Graham
This place was absolutely amazing. My friends and I went (party of 6), and we're served very quickly. The food was amazing and very nice portions. There's many options for even the pickest of eaters, and I loved the mimosas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle
Joe Cosolito
Our waitress was Jasmine. She was excellent, great customer service, and a great job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Izzie McMillan
Had a delicious breakfast at First Watch this morning. The blueberry waffle was perfectly made and very sweet! I got Turkey sausage which I also recommend!
Our waitress was Hailey and this was our first time visiting the restaurant. We will definitely come back because there's much more my husband and I want to try. Food was delicious and Hailey did exactly what I like seeing servers do, not hover making me feel rushed lol I understand it's their job so, I never hold it against them because customers taking time takes money from their pockets. The menu is easy to read and understand, which is what I like because I have so much anxiety as it is 😂 I didn't take pictures of my food, obviously but the serving portion was perfect for me. Oh and the million dollar bacon is yummy! Hailey gave us a "thank you" card for giving the restaurant a try but that's not the main reason we will return. Thanks for the full belly!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent breakfast. Healthy alternatives. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food but so noisy. 20 min wait at 11. Try the prosciutto egg on toast. Fluffy scrambled eggs. Yummy!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great experience here. Food is great, service is excellent, and everything is clean no matter how busy they are.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by to check FW out. Was really good! Will be back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good if your trying to eat healthy especially, fair prices, good healthy food again...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
5 stars plus!! One of my favorite restaurants in Wilmington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Floridian French Toast
I love going to First Watch on Oleander. Came in the on a cold Saturday morning after our recent winter storm and staff were all welcoming and got us some hot coffee to warm us up. Katherine who served was very friendly and made the dining experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I would easily give it more than 4 stars... but just not exactly 5 stars, because the bathroom was a bit of a let down. But service was great, the food was delicious, and it was reasonably priced to top it off! Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ham and gruyere omelet did not disappoint!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Cute place for a breakfast meeting place. I was not familiar with the menu so I was not sure what order. If you like clean/healthy foods, this is a good place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Here’s a glowing review for The First Watch Breakfast Restaurant at Oleander Dr:
I can’t say enough great things about The First Watch Breakfast Restaurant on Oleander Drive in Wilmington! This has quickly become my go-to spot, and for good reason. Every visit feels like a treat, with food that’s not only delicious but also thoughtfully prepared with a healthy twist. The ingredients are always fresh, the meals are cooked to perfection, and the portions? Generous enough to leave you completely satisfied—but not uncomfortably so.
One of the best parts about dining here is how impressively fast the food arrives. Whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely breakfast, you never have to wait long, which is a lifesaver during a busy day.
And let me take a moment to rave about the staff. The service here is outstanding—consistently friendly, welcoming, and attentive. It’s clear that the team genuinely cares about making every guest feel at home.
To top it all off, this place offers the best value for money in Wilmington. It’s rare to find a restaurant where quality, portion size, and affordability align so perfectly, but The First Watch nails it every time.
If you’re looking for a breakfast or brunch spot that ticks all the boxes—healthy, delicious, fast, friendly, and affordable—you really can’t go wrong with The First Watch on Oleander Drive. It’s hands down my favourite place to eat in Wilmington!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was absolutely amazing. My friends and I went (party of 6), and we're served very quickly. The food was amazing and very nice portions. There's many options for even the pickest of eaters, and I loved the mimosas.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Belgian Waffle
Our waitress was Jasmine. She was excellent, great customer service, and a great job!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a delicious breakfast at First Watch this morning. The blueberry waffle was perfectly made and very sweet! I got Turkey sausage which I also recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...