Located in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, First Watch Café feels like a dive into genuine American culture—welcoming you with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the warm smiles of staff who truly care. The atmosphere is distinctly American: spacious, bright, and tastefully simple, with every detail contributing to a relaxed and friendly vibe. The menu is a true celebration of flavor: from classic scrambled eggs to multigrain pancakes, from rich and creative omelets to avocado toast with fresh fruit. Every dish is well-prepared, using quality ingredients and presented in a way that invites you to dig in. The variety is impressive—there’s something for every taste, whether you’re craving something traditional or looking for a healthier option. The staff is one of the café’s greatest strengths. Always smiling, welcoming, and ready to accommodate any request, they make every guest feel at home. Whether it’s a special addition to your plate, a dietary adjustment, or simply a recommendation from the menu, their attentiveness is outstanding. In short, First Watch Café is much more than a place for breakfast or brunch—it’s a flavorful and friendly experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Aaron Lyttle
Great food and service! Our server Sean was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Marsiglio
Alana was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
traci brennan
Our waiter Sam Made sure all of our needs were met the entire time. The food was delicious. We had biscuits and gravy French toast avocado toast a croissant sandwich and everything was fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Halle Quinn
The bacon was to die for and egg sandwich was delicious. Place is clean and nice. The people are sweet as well. Good experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Burkeroe
Kinda pricey but the flavors are all unique and amazing, everything is fresh and cooked to perfection. And a friendly upbeat environment ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Q
Consistently good food, good coffee, and good service. Large , creative menu. Large dining room with plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere. My go-to breakfast restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrian Smith
Great Service!! Alana was amazing!! :)
Tierra Dennis
Chad is one of the best waiters at this location! He engages with his customers, always goes above and beyond and makes our experience that much better! Thanks to Chad however management sucks! We can never get a manager though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aimee Smith
We love coming here for a great start to a work day or weekend morning. Great service and delicious food and coffee. We’re always glad to see Chad, he’s very kind and great at what he does.
Located in Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, First Watch Café feels like a dive into genuine American culture—welcoming you with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the warm smiles of staff who truly care. The atmosphere is distinctly American: spacious, bright, and tastefully simple, with every detail contributing to a relaxed and friendly vibe. The menu is a true celebration of flavor: from classic scrambled eggs to multigrain pancakes, from rich and creative omelets to avocado toast with fresh fruit. Every dish is well-prepared, using quality ingredients and presented in a way that invites you to dig in. The variety is impressive—there’s something for every taste, whether you’re craving something traditional or looking for a healthier option. The staff is one of the café’s greatest strengths. Always smiling, welcoming, and ready to accommodate any request, they make every guest feel at home. Whether it’s a special addition to your plate, a dietary adjustment, or simply a recommendation from the menu, their attentiveness is outstanding. In short, First Watch Café is much more than a place for breakfast or brunch—it’s a flavorful and friendly experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Great food and service! Our server Sean was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alana was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waiter Sam Made sure all of our needs were met the entire time. The food was delicious. We had biscuits and gravy French toast avocado toast a croissant sandwich and everything was fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The bacon was to die for and egg sandwich was delicious. Place is clean and nice. The people are sweet as well. Good experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kinda pricey but the flavors are all unique and amazing, everything is fresh and cooked to perfection. And a friendly upbeat environment ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Consistently good food, good coffee, and good service. Large , creative menu. Large dining room with plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere. My go-to breakfast restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Service!! Alana was amazing!! :)
Chad is one of the best waiters at this location! He engages with his customers, always goes above and beyond and makes our experience that much better! Thanks to Chad however management sucks! We can never get a manager though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love coming here for a great start to a work day or weekend morning. Great service and delicious food and coffee. We’re always glad to see Chad, he’s very kind and great at what he does.
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The selection is great. Quality is consistent and good. Living downtown is always a great option.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious as always! The elevated egg sandwich is the way to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, service and being able to pay on our phone is really convenient!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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