First Watch

$ • Breakfast, Cafe, American

Hours:
38 Farm Vw, Montvale
(551) 210-1955

About First Watch

First Watch, a farm-to-table restaurant in Montvale, NJ, offers a great brunch and lunch experience. The food is good, with quick service, but the tableside attention could be improved. With the summer menu available, options like the blueberry cornbread with lemon butter have received positive feedback. Vegetarian and dietary-restricted options are available, and the restaurant is kid-friendly with ample parking. Customers appreciate the accommodating staff, who provide friendly service. However, some have experienced longer wait times and inconsistent cleanliness. Overall, First Watch is a place where fresh and homemade meals are enjoyed by many. The restaurant has received positive reviews for its servers, who are praised for their friendly demeanor, attentive service, and ability to make the dining experience enjoyable.

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First Watch Reviews

4.2
307 ratings
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5
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.4
Service
4.4

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First Watch is where we recently grabbed some delicious salads to-go, and let us tell you, delish! We can't wait to come back and indulge in their famous brunch - we hear it's to die for! The atmosphere inside seemed so fun as well!

The breakfast fare is fantastic. My wife and I drive 40+ miles to treat ourselves to a ‘breakfast out’ every couple of months and have never been disappointed.

It is the staff, though, that makes the hour-plus drive worth it. They are outstanding. This morning’s visit began with the warmest of greetings at the door from Nicole! So cheerful and uplifting. And for the second time in the past 8 months our server today was Emily! She made our morning so enjoyable and...read full review

Awful service
Eggs Benedict served on brioche roll was hard as a rock
Ham slightly smoky
Couldn’t get past that awful brioche. Everyone knows that an English muffin if toasted too long can become hard quickly this was 1000 times worse
Service and server were awful and I am patient especially during these times
It wasn’t that there was a shortage of waiters.we just got a really bad waiter
Wouldn’t go back
Wisk and willow wannabe

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 2:30PM
Tuesday 7AM - 2:30PM
Wednesday 7AM - 2:30PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 7AM - 2:30PM
Saturday 7AM - 2:30PM
Sunday 7AM - 2:30PM
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