First Watch

1235 W Chestnut St # A, Union
(908) 768-3447

Recent Reviews

Kelsey Mcilraith

I was a server here for about 6 weeks. I loved my boss and the cooks. For about 3 weeks I was bullied and harassed by Jayzon, Nia, Kay, and Mercyse. My boss spoke to them and some of them multiple times but they would not stop ganging up on me making going to work at a job I loved with a boss I loved feel impossible. I hope this restaurant reviews who they hire and make changes to their employees. I don’t want another person to go through what I did. My husband asked me to quit today after I called him crying for the second time this week.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Keysh Wilder

I reviewed this place when they first opened. I gave 5 stars but the last several times I've been the food is just not the same. The presentation seems like when they are busy they just throw the food on the plate. On the weekends the waitresses are very nice but seems like they're spread thin. You dont get that polished personalized service that you used to get when they first opened. They have lots of potential but they need to get all the staff on one accord. The food wasnt hot, the grits were almost solid. As a cook myself. Whatever cooks they have should know when grits start to solidify just add hot water and stir well. The people I came with weren't impressed and said they wont be back which made me feel bad because I actually suggested the place. ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

The G Master T

Lazy employees

Quien B.

My first time here and it has a very intimate feel to it, I came here with my friend and son!!If you plan on getting pancakes you only need one unless you are very hungry. I got the chocolate chip pancakes with Turkey sausage and I ended up going home with half of the pancakes!! I will be back to try more food off the menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Turkey Sausage

Kendra Coston

As a recent vegan, I had smoked salmon omelet with salad; it was very tasty. Service was impeccable. I dined outside; eventhough seating was exposed to parking lot, wasn't bothered by the cars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christina De Jesus

Writing this review at the behest of my 9 y.o. He says it was the best food he ever had!

nath delish

instead it is nice the food is very fresh and delicious I recommend that you order shrimp with grit it is very delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

TA

Have been coming here for the last 2 years. Have seen food quality, food presentation, and service steadily degrade over time. See photos as proof of how they advertise and how food looks in reality.My last visit will be my last. Prices were too high for the low quality of food and service provided. Below is my case for not visiting anymore:1. Chickichanga dish. Burned potatoes. Smaller portion than 2 years ago. It tasted like something from a regular diner but with a higher price. The flavor was more bland than 1 year ago. Presentation was missing elements from the marketing photo. The dish looked ugly on my plate. See photos for comparison.2. Smoked Salmon Benedict dish (sandwhich). Again, it was a smaller portion than 1 year ago. The presentation was sloppy. It looked as if I had prepared it myself at home -- little effort made to "make an impression." Burned potatoes on the side. Dish was missing visual and culinary elements present in the marketing photo. And it looked too simplistic. See photos for comparison.3. Coffee was as good as 2 years ago. Lots of coffee in a jug. Quality was high.4. Service was poor. Waiter forgot about us. He didn't bring silverware when there was a move to dessert. Hence, no tip for him.5. The desert was OK. But the theme of food in reality not looking like in their marketing materials holds true here as well. See photos.6. Each of the dishes in Item #1 and #2 required a wait time of more than 20 minutes. This is disheartening because we were served after those guests who came later. Why?In conclusion, I'd like to say that this place has gone downhill. There is an objective reduction in quality of food, decrease in attention to detail in presentation of food, and lack of wait staff attentiveness.And the food just looked sad and lonely on the plates they brought us!*I considered buying their gift cards when I walked in and was seated due to my positive prior experience. But throughout the meal, I became convinced that that would be a fool's errand. No gift cards were bought nor will be bought in the future from this establishment.*PS: Did they fire their star chef and star manager, by any chance?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Vanessa M

Food was alright. The service was horrendous

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Denise Cole

The atmosphere from entry to exit is awesome, The Managers male/ female have pleasant attitudes, the other waiters and waitress were pleasant and there Meditation juice and kale juices are awesome I ordered the kale juices to go and I had the meditation with shrimp and grits with chicken sausage I swooped it from the sausage that was on menu, because I do not eat pork.Vegetarian options: Variety mix and matchDietary restrictions: They met all of mine and I am diabetic and do not eat pork , they had sourdough toastParking: Its in the strip mall by Costco and bobs big boyKid-friendliness: Yes they even have kids platesWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Turkey Sausage, Kale, Morning Meditation, Traditional Breakfast, Shrimp & Grits

Magnus Cain

Staff is friendly and they aim to please

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Traditional Breakfast

Michael L

Food was very bland and undercooked, coffee was like warm brown water and I had to keep asking the waiter for things like, napkins, utensils, things that should be there already. Place wasn't very clean either

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Karriemma Terry

My 3rd time here and I am feeling the vibe, the food is delicious, especially the Belgian waffle and the million dollar bacon (my favorites)9?, and the servers have been wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Purple Haze, Morning Meditation, Traditional Breakfast, Shrimp & Grits, Blueberry

Abel

My absolute favorite place to do breakfast or brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Purple Haze, Avocado Toast, Farmhouse Hash, Traditional Breakfast

Patricia Jackson-Cochran

Great place for breakfast and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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