Reviews of First Watch - Dobson (Restaurant)

Alex Gomez

Great food at prices that you would expect. I really like their breakfast hash, but sometimes their food can be a hit or a miss. French toast is a bit disappointing. If they still have the seasonal rainbow toast there definitely get it if you like fruit parfait.

Eric Toelken

Most often a good place to eat,, service was slow.

Daniel Hamilton

This place has an old fashioned country feel with a modern Starbucks feel. Great Place to take loved ones for breakfast

Star Vaughan

Great atmosphere. Waiters are super kind even when they are busy. Food is excellent just a great place to go for breakfast either by yourself or with friends and family.

Debra Hetzer

Everything was excellent from the atmosphere to the service to the food. I'm posting this about a week after I actually went. My mom got the avocado toast and said her eggs were cooked perfectly. I had the same toast and it was delicious with my omelette. One thing I didn't much care for was the coffee flavor but that's just my personal taste. However they did leave a coffee carafe at the table, which always gets points. We will def return!

Archive. io

Amazing food. Always get a fresh juice when I come.

Willie Madsen

Always a must stop when in the area. Very cool, laid back vib. Great fresh food

Jay Curry

Good food fast services

Katherine Kogler

Talk about a busy Sunday brunch spot! It is a great option for brunch, but usually is extremely busy on a Sunday. As a result it feels like the servers are all too ready for you to finish eating and leave. The menu has a great variety of options, but the food is bland and seems hastily prepared. It is a good spot to go with family and kids, but is not gourmet or intimate.

Michael Lewis

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and good food.

Oblivious dolfin

Outstanding breakfast! Super healthy too!

Deb Stahmer

Many great tasting healthy options. Willing to substitute

Shy Link

Food was fresh and Healthy! Loved the specialty veggie fruit drinks. We appreciated the great service

Tamlyn Thagard

Amazing coffee and the staff is so sweet! My server was so accommodating about my party's dietary needs and never made us feel bad about meal modifications. Great place for omnivores and vegans!

Joel Hernandez

Slow service, food wasn't that good, will find a less commercialized joint.

Victoria Eliason

Friendly service, relaxing atmosphere, and I like the lady-brunch menu. I've gone for a late breakfast during the week. Their seasonal specials tend to be tasty. They are, however, a bit pricey.

Anissa Romero- Mesa

I like this place. Nice atmosphere and great coffee! ☕️ prices were reasonable and the menu was very easy to read. Family friendly and nice size tables with lots of room. I would definitely recommend this place for a nice brunch with the whole family. I’ll go back just for the coffee ☕️

Carlos Osornio

place was very clean. service was great. our waitress was great. The food was delicious and fresh. definately will be going back when we are in the area.

Jeff Cottrell

Very good food ...kind of spendy

Morgan Witherspoon

My breakfast was delicious! The scrambled eggs were amazingly light and fluffy (mine are never that good! ). The potatoes were perfectly cooked, and the peppers added a little bit of sweetness to their saltiness. The thick slices of lightly buttered toast were wonderful. I ordered from a delivery service so I can't tell you what the restaurant itself is like, but I can't wait to eat their food again.

Cassandra Lesczynski

Friendly staff, great food!

Merrill Tucker

Went there with my mother yesterday who was in from out of town. We had a fantastic time and the food was amazing. I recommend the Bacondo.

Phi Cave

Great breakfast, seemed a little higher than usual on price, but is certainly worth it and recommended. Lunch menu was a little too limited and boring, but the lunch food quality was good. I will definitely go back for breakfast, likely not for lunch.

Pamela Jonas

The food is delicious with gluten free bread.

Christine Papelian

Yummy, healthier choices and great service.

Evelyn R.

It is a great place to eat, love the drinks that they have, didn’t have to wait to be seated at the time we got there great costumer service too, just be prepared with budget ..

Angela Bliss

Great spot of breakfast. So tasty. Lots of options. Great staff. Recommend.

John Newman

Great food & service = Happy!

Ted Joffs

Not cheap, not expensive, this sits in the sweet spot for price. They serve wholesome and healthy foods (love omelets) and some great juices. The potatoes or greens, both great! The staff remembers your name and treats you well. Suggest the coffee...really good and all you can sip.

Logan David

First Watch will be on my bucket list if I ever happen to forget that I ate there, which will never happen because the experience and the food was unforgettable. Million Dollar Bacon? I'd happily pay a a million and a half for the delicious crispy, maple syrup covered plate of thick-cut bacon. I just ate there, and left with a full stomach, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit just reminiscing while writing this review

Dave Hen

Amazingly good food and fresh! Very clean place and very good servers.. Fast service and polite people, would recommend to every healthy eating person I know!

Stephanie Keeling

I went for lunch last week with my sister, her two small children, and our grandmother. Our server was awesome! She kept our drinks filled, got the order taken and brought out quickly, and didn’t make us feel rushed while we visited and ate. The food is always great and the kids meal portion is very generous.

Jonnie Viraphol

Very cute farm house look, lots of wood and metal decorations and the food was great. Their cold brew was nice and strong but not bitter and their farm house hash is delicious, also had the meditation juice which was a bit strong on the beet juice but still tasty. It's a small menu of breakfast, sandwiches, and fresh juices and so far we haven't gotten anything bad. Definitely would recommend trying it out if you're looking for breakfast/brunch.

P O'Donnell

Their food never disappoints! The Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast was phenomenal! The edges were cooked just enough to give a little bit of crunch. The flavor, a perfect combination of pumpkin and spice. The Morning Meditation juice was a healthy mix of orange, lemon, turmeric, ginger, agave nectar, and beet juice. It probably looked prettier than it tasted. It's good enough that I'd order it again though. After 2 visits to this location, my only negative comment is about customer service, or lack thereof. The host/hostess and cashier seemed too preoccupied to greet us properly, or to even offer smiles. Same with the waiter and waitress on both visits. Maybe expecting friendliness from a breakfast joint's staff is too much. (Shrugs shoulders.) I'll just go back for the food.

Twee Cao

$11 ($14 total, incl. tips) for an avocado toast that I can make at home for $2 or less is outrageous. Avacado was old and tasted sour. I'm not a fan!!! I'll never return again.

Allen Wilson

Love bacon! Delicious maple bacon! Friendly staff and great environment.

Namrata Dekate

The service and food were amazing!! We were vising Tempe and it was out first time trying their food. Some of the best Brunch foods we have tried.

Stephen Bailow

Good food and good service.

Rossland Trull

I had breakfast with a friend. The food was delicious. We stayed quite a long time and the waiter was patient and helpful. The atmosphere was inviting and homey feeling.

Rodney Doney

Great place love it very fresh atmosphere

Celsa Espino

Nice place good choices on the menu healthy food first time I tasted this coffee flavor more

Eric Hill

Great food ,great service will definitely be going back

Linda Blanton

Greeting was excellent, beverages were promptly served. Service was above excellent and food perfect as ordered. Obviously, a good management team.

Randy Deming

Great food, awesome service!

Tom Hoover

Love their oatmeal.

Lydia Graham

Great service. Even better food. Very reasonable pricing. We will definitely be back. Out servers name was amber and she was fantastic and on top of everything. For 2 people, we ate for under $35. Not bad!

Vanessa Vina

Definitely the most delicious breakfast I have had all year.

Maria Rodriguez

This poor girl next to my table started vomiting and it took the servers at least 5 minutes to start cleaning up the mess. To make things worse management didn't even come up to the surrounding tables to see if there was anything they could do to alleviate the situation. We were all just handed our bills by the server who showed up after everything was cleaned up. They definitely need better training for this type of situation. Needless to say, I left half my plate untouched. P.S. If the girl who vomited reads this, I hope you're feeling better.

Teresa Madson

Service & food is outstanding! I'll definitely be back! Menu prices are on the high side though. It's worth every dollar!!

Accurate Contracting

I like the offerings and comfortable setup for the several I have visited. Always pleased with food and particularly like the patio in spring and fall.

Beau Warren

I had a great time at this location. I had Stephanie as my server and she was great. She was very knowlegable about the menu. My party and I were surprised by how qwick seating was by how busy they were at the time. I will be coming back very soon. Thanks again Stephanie and hope to see you next time.

Kerri Karles

Good food. Our waitress was less than awesome, but food was good

Edward Traum

Had a great breakfast today. Avocado Toast with eggs and a delicious Kale/Apple juice! Great service and easy access.

Neddetra Lanier

Today was my 1st visit to Arizona and my niece brought me to your restaurant AMAZING food and I had a morning meditation so good. Thank you for your Outstanding service. Will be coming back

Aaron Hardaway

Food was okay. Nothing special in my personal opinion but there were also 0 complaints to be had. Staff was friendly towards myself, my wife and my son. I had the egg hollandaise on an English muffin. Didn't take pictures of the food. Too busy watching my Prince devour pancakes and eggs. +1 star for the personable staff.

Kelsey Palmer

Love this place. I go several times when I visit Mesa. Floridian French Toast is delicious. Staff is super friendly and helpful.

Mary Frausto

Always great, yummy & healthy food choices. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

Maryknoll Albanese

Good food and good customer service

Dennis Porter

I've only had breakfast but it's very good

Doug Marsh

Chickichanga and Parma hash. Went with our favs today with no regrets. Quick and courteous service. Perfect.

Ryan V.

Expensive for the portions. Definitely not for people who actually can eat or those who aren’t vegan.

Jorge Valdes

Great food, friendly staff, a bit on the pricey side. A solid choice for breakfast fare.

Kazorak R

Fresh and thoughtfully put together food. Lovely atmosphere and the staff are friendly.

Janet Manecke

Easter morning after sunrise service, got a seat and our food really fast! Had a great leisurely breakfast!!

Jonathan Quintana

Good food fast service

Estelle Santos

Food was very good but had to wait almost an hour for it to be served. The management was kind enough to pick up the tab. Thank you very much!

Frank Walker

Great food. Amber was a great server. Well kept

Ross Groff

Very good food and fast friendly service

Twanna Anderson

The food is always great. Their coffee is amazing. First Watch is one of two places that I eat out regularly.

Scott Riffle

One of my favorite places to eat breakfast and lunch too. Always freshly prepared foods that are tastefully presented with generous portions of all your favorites. Highly recommend it for breakfast for lunch as we say!

karlee bitterolf

Delicious! They have amazing food and the restaurant is very clean. They wait was short and the food came within 10 minutes. I highly recommend this restaurant if youre looking for something different.

Benson Joseph

It was really good experience going to First Watch. Friendly people and a good environment. Best for a family to come together and enjoy breakfast and lunch.

Drea Cayler

Food was good, definitely worth the price. Service was acceptable.

carolroute66

Amazing food! Good service; a bit pricey.

Kassondra Thomas

Very good. & healthy. I was sad cause my sausage was way undercooked, It was pink on the inside

Julia Gowan

At the Avocado Toast, egg medium done... great taste. I don't think I can tell the difference from the one on Val Vista in Mesa to the one on Dobson Road. They both are well-acquainted and staff has been very professional and efficient. Also had the pancakes with lemon ricotta, very good. I did have to wait to eat those when I got home because the avocado toast filled me up. My sister and I usually order items and we share it but the toast was very filling.

MJ R

Delicious food, great ambiance, and reasonable prices!

Lisa Simpson

Always get great service here. Even when they are busy, they communicate with you. The food is consistently good (at all their locations). I love the Avocado toast and Turkey burger. The pancakes are huge. It's typically pretty busy and buzzy. So it can get difficult to carry a conversation. Typically quick in and out.

Matthew Smith

Always good food and GREAT service. The entire staff is friendly and very attentive

Elena Grimaldo

Great place and lots of healthy food choices. And very reasonable prices.

Ray Zimmermann

Always good food and service here, great place for breakfast. Extensive menu.

R David Chambers

I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars. If we'd only ever been served by Larissa I'd definitely be giving 5 stars, a couple of the other servers were efficient but terse. The food was good everytime except they never once got the bacon extra crispy as requested without me sending it back. The waffle with warm fruit compote is amazing. Even the toast is awesome. They're busy on the weekends, call ahead to shorten your wait. And parking can be difficult. They have a shared lot, you just have to find a spot. I tried the benedicts, waffles, pancakes, etc, all good.

Chris Hilburn

A great place for classic breakfast faire. Amazing coffee, a bit on the strong side.

Steven Condos

Delicious! A lot of the menu is geared toward the health conscious, but there is million dollar bacon, as well. I highly recommend it

Joshua Brown

Great service even better food.

Kerri Scott

Loved the selection of healthier items. One of my favorite breakfast spots

Jackson Hardin

The food is amazing . A lot of healthy options but get there soon because they can get busy .

Kristyn Hayes

Meh-- just ok. Overpriced, small portions, average service

Adrian Baldwin

The food was good. Potatoes a little undercooked. I waited to long for my food. But the presentation of the chikichanga was unacceptable. Will not be coming back

Tina Bee

Service was great and the food is amazing! I keep going back for the elevated egg sandwich. So good!

Yana chistyakova

If you like eggs benedict or smoke Salmon on fresh tost with mango salsa for breakfast this place is yours.Yam.

Nicole Tyler

I normally have a great experience but this time was not the case. I always get the coconut heavy whipping cream for a creamer in my coffee since I’m ALLERGIC to dairy. Unfortunately I was told it was too expensive for them to do it anymore. So I had two choices breakfast without coffee or coffee without cream. May not seem like a big deal but to a vegan who’s allergic to dairy it put a sour note on my entire breakfast. I even offered to pay extra for it but I was told they couldn’t do it. Very disappointed...

Mari Garcia

Love the food. Nice little set up.

Rob Ruhland

They helped me as a first timer and cooked me up a great meal. It's a very good place to go!

D Roberts

It was just ok. Tried biscuits and Turkey gravy. Not much flavor. My first visit. I might try something else to give it a fair assessment.

Ryan Burk

Delicious food, friendly service. Would suggest to management that they figure out a better way of getting guests checked out. I've been to this store twice and both times it seemed that there was an unnecessary long wait to pay my check. Several employees would walk by or look at the line and would say or do nothing. - Note that I'm not saying they provide bad service, they just need to figure out their checkout process or have someone stationed at the register. I would otherwise give them 5 stars.

Amy Thomas

Very good service. Came and went appropriately. Timing was good as far a checking everything tasting, checking need more of anything. Clearing table getting to go box and bring check. Stephanie our server seem to have a flow going as to tending on us and her other folk she was serving. Thank you Stephanie for once again making our visit a wonderful experience.

Bernhard Sayer

Their bread is DELICIOUS and the coffee is on the house, which I love. I've taken family here on several occasions and I never regret introducing First Watch to people who have never tried it. I hope they continue to maintain their phenomenal customer service. It definitely sets them apart from other restaurants with similar menu items.

kara thomas

Servers are always the sweetest (Amber is my favorite so far). I go at least once a week, and somehow still not tired of it. Have yet to find an item on the menu I don't like!

Juana Sebastian

My first time here I loved what I got I'm coming back for sure, also grate service

Lawrence Thompson

I go to first watch probably about once a month with my girlfriend. I always get the kale juice and then try some of their amazing food. It fits the brunch theme quite well. Whether it is a skillet or the elevated eggs you will not be disappointed. I have been getting the California burrito with extra salsa lately. It hits the spot.

Jessica Gonzalez

It was our first time eating at First Watch and it was completely AMAZING!!! We had Ryan as our server and he was very polite, kind and made sure we were very well taken care of. The food was so fresh and delicious and came out looking beautiful. The portions were perfect and filled you up. Prices were great especially for how fresh the ingredients were. I had the BLT Eggs Benedict and the poached eggs came out perfectly, which is hard to find a restaurant that doesn't over cook them. My husband had the Summertime Crab Omelet which was very exciting to try something new, tasted great. They also had a kid friendly menu which our daughter absolutely loved the Fresh Fruit Crepe. Definitely a place we will be having breakfast at again!

Lali Breen

Great menu with a number of healthier choices for breakfast and lunch. Usually good service. I like their avocado toast and power protein breakfast bowls!

Robert Johnson

Good food and good people

Al Zernitz

Great service and food

Said Kharouta

Healthy and delicious. It is on the smaller portion side.

Krisel N

Reasonable priced healthy food. Excellent staff. Their juices are very delicious. It just worth trying all of them!

Mecca Meccattack

We really like this place :) During the summer we’re here usually every Sunday. It’s not too far so we ride out skateboards and scooters over. There’s covered patio seating and indoors as well. The food is very good and the staff is accommodating and friendly even if there’s a problem with food orders or whatever. This place has a good feel to it.

Marilyn Ritze

Food was delicious and very fresh.

Lorrae Chavez

The food was ok. service not verry good . coffee was cold .

Christia Gibbons

Excellent staff and food.

Juanito Janss

Great health selection. Medium prices. Great quality food. Relaxed atmosphere.

Mark Phipps

Great breakfast with friendly staff. It can get a little busy, but worth the wait.

Zerb Zerbe

Great seasonal items, and million dollar bacon is usually amazing but this location kind of floppy. No thanks.

Sanford Potter

Arrived just after breakfast rush, restaurant was still busy but got seated immediately. Waiter was quick to acknowledge us. Food was delicious as you expect. This location was clean inside and out. Hostess and waiter were very friendly. One of our favorite places in the Tempe/Phoenix area! Won't be disappointed!!

Kimberly Moline

Every time I go back I try something new and I'm never disappointed. This place is doing all the right things! Great service and great atmosphere as well.

Carissa Diana

Delicious breakfast food. Fast and very friendly service. Megan was great!

Saif Al-Alawi

The Spring menu always intrigues. I went with the lemon blueberry pancakes and was not disappointed. Granted I cannot make pancakes let alone make them from quinoa. By making it from quinoa that means it's healthy right? Our server was perky and attentive. I wish they offered more exotic coffees for the snobs such as I but fresh squeezed or a variation of is also appreciated.

Chelly Agre

Love the food here. Is a great central location. The waitress although forgetful was nice. The girl at the register didn't seem as friendly. But awesome breakfast for sure!

Ashley Overstreet

Let me just say I love this restaurant for breakfast! I'll start with rating the coffee, which is so bold and different from other coffees that I started buying it on the regular. The menu includes everything from heavy to light and sweets to healthy. For such a small place they actually offer a lot of different food options. I've had the advocato with toast a couple of times and it is SO fresh! Another great option is the salmon Benedict and the pancakes....get in my belly good! The restaurant is very clean (5 stars for the restroom) and the staff is so friendly and accommodating. I watched one of the servers spend 10 minutes outside trying to position the umbrella just perfectly so the sun would stay off a customer. It was quite comical, but endearing nonetheless. I always make this one of my first choices when eating out for breakfast - you should too. You won't be sorry you did!

Diane Heuel

Good food good service

Linda Buzo

Not as hospitable as other First watch but still good.

Joseph Latin

Friendly and fast service! Great as always.

Vurlene Notsinneh-Bowekaty

Love this place food is delicious and service is amazing...

Linda Smith

The food is fresh, well made, reasonably priced and the atmosphere and service were great.

Lacey Aguilar

Delicious food, helpful staff, our take out order was done very quickly. And even offered to top off our drinks before we left. Prices were on the higher side but the food was very fresh.

Scott McPeak

One of the best places ever for breakfast. Food was great, service was wonderful! Meal arrived in a very short time, just an awesome experience. Thank you First Watch...❤

Denise Quintrall

Really good local source food. Very fresh and full of flavor

Rosalie Milton

Brilliant. Food is great. Furniture and design is great. The servers are great

Rob Johnson

Great food and nice people

Ailisa Ureneck

Food was great! Service was fast and frendly. Would go again soon.

Mack AL Karam

I like it, the HVAC wasn't working and it was hot!

Jaxon's Epic World

Great food good service

Melvin Kalb

Great food. Good service.

Ann spink

Bad service...and food is mediocre at best nothing great. I wont be back especially with tc eggington so close. Every thing is good there. Nothing is very good at first watch Felt hurried.

Sherri Wilson

Awesome food and service!

Vivian Marie

Food was pretty good for being a more Americanized brunch! Priced well for portions and taste. Had the CHICKICHANGA which did not disappoint! I was surprised. Asked for a side of avocado for that extra flavor! Cozy environment, delicious coffee, will return for sure.

Chris Weiss

My regular breakfast joint. Because the food is extremely high quality, I find it hard to call it 'expensive' as I feel the cost matches the quality and service. Money well spent every time. They always have a seasonal menu of awesome things, so check back regularly :)