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First Watch - Steakhouse in Ann Arbor, Michigan

First Watch

4.3 (521 reviews)

3059 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Breakfast restaurant
Brunch restaurant
Family restaurant
Health food restaurant
Lunch restaurant
Pancake restaurant
Restaurant

About First Watch - steak house in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

Customer Review Summary

First Watch offers delicious food, particularly power bowls and omelettes, with a cozy atmosphere and friendly service. The restaurant is noted for its attentive staff and cleanliness. However, it has limited gluten-free options, with only two specifically available. Guests recommend joining the waitlist before arriving to minimize wait times. Overall, customers express a positive dining experience and would recommend it for breakfast and brunch. An update mentions the addition of QR code payment to streamline the billing process.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
353
4
79
3
35
2
23
1
31
Based on 521 reviews

Amanda

4 months ago

Delicious power bowl and bacon. Decent service. I would eat here again, but limited gf options. Only 2 designated options, both power bowls.

Matthew Keywell

5 months ago

I love brunch spots. This is a national chain restaurant not like the other brunch spots I enjoy like Anna’s or Belles. I some times shy away from the chain but was pleasantly surprised to how great this place is. Every thing I have ate was good. The drinks were good as well. Remember to join the wait list before you arrive so your wait will not be long.

Micah Zook

This place is great 10/10 would recommend the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. food is always amazing at first watch!! The dining area and restrooms were very clean as well

Vanessa Smith

The food and service was great. It was after lunchtime so we were seated right away. It was nice to share a meal with a loved one.

Bri Downie

If you're looking for a great breakfast spot, First Watch is the place to be! The food was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked dishes that made every bite worth savoring. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating a cozy environment to start your day. Our server, Max, truly made the experience stand out. He served us with a friendly smile and was always attentive to our requests, ensuring we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this spot for a delightful breakfast experience!

Jacob BECKMAN

Staff was very friendly and provided quick service even though the restaurant was pretty busy during our visit. Our waitress checked on us often, which is sometimes hard to find at other breakfast places in Ann Arbor. Food was good! Would definitely eat here again.

Susan Dmytrusz

10 months ago

Great food and atmosphere, order was correct for our party of 6, and servers were wonderful. My first time at First Watch, and I will be back! It came highly recommended!

Eric Winston

2 years ago

Easily the best omelette I have had in the area in quite some time. The juice was really good as well. Table space is a bit tight, can get very loud, but overall a really good experience. Looking forward to keeping this spot in the regular rotation. The line to pay your bill can get really crowded at the front with patrons also checking in to be seated. Update: They have added payment via QR code. Great add. Eliminates the long line at the door waiting to pay.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

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

Price Range

$10–20