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First Watch
First Watch: bright breakfasts, bold flavors, and welcoming service.
4.8
Restaurant
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First Watch: bright breakfasts, bold flavors, and welcoming service.
First Watch, a breakfast and brunch restaurant in Durham, NC, located at 5307 New Hope Commons Blvd Ext, invites guests with well-made meals and approachable prices. Reviews highlight steel-cut oatmeal, muffins, and consistently friendly service in a lively atmosphere. The staff, including Faith, is praised for attentive hospitality and reliable dining experiences.
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Freshly prepared eggs, pancakes, and signature dishes like steel-cut oatmeal and grits.
Chef-driven brunch items including quinoa bowls and seasonal favorites, perfect for late mornings.
Hand-squeezed juices and premium coffee to complement your meal.
Welcoming atmosphere with attentive service, ideal for groups and all ages.
Moderate prices offering great value for high-quality, fresh food.
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Overall rating
Bianca Henry
My first time trying the oatmeal. They were steel cut oats. Nice portion. The muffin was really good too. I usually get quinoa, but this was a nice distraction.
Frank
Great Service, Slightly Confused Grits First Watch is usually a solid go-to, and this visit was mostly a good one. The food was good… but almost great. The grits were a little overcooked—more “comfort food glue” than creamy goodness—and my eggs clearly missed the memo about being over easy. Not terrible, just not exactly what I ordered. Now let’s talk about the real highlight: Faith, our server. She was absolutely spot on—friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. Honestly, she made the whole experience so much better that I almost forgot about the grits having an identity crisis. Her energy and service were top-tier and exactly what great hospitality looks like. Overall, solid experience thanks to amazing service, with just a few food tweaks needed to make it perfect. I’d definitely come back—especially if Faith is working and the kitchen and the grits have had a team meeting. If you like this review, comment and like.
Addison DeMott
10/10 food. 10/10 visuals. 10/10 atmosphere!! This is a must stop. If you have not been definitely go. Slightly on the louder side but didnt bother us.
Isaias Dominguez
Great service and the food is always delicious, prices are affordable so I recommend it no doubt about it
Waleska Velez
The manager's customer service was exceptional, the food was great!
