Superb Service. We have all been to the restaurants where the host/hostess acts like they are doing us a favor by seating us....First Watch is a standout restaurant for its service and I have always been greeted when I walked in the door. They are more than polite, they are friendly, especially at the Kirkwood location. My family drives from Illinois to Kirkwood to eat at First Watch. Think of all the Denny's, IHOPS, McDs, etc...we pass on the way. Awesome coffee as well!!!…

wow. this is even listed as top 5?. i am really disappointed with the st. louis area. folks go out so that they can eat something that tastes way better than the way they cook. but i think i can probably cook better. i don't know. maybe it's because i've eaten in other places. but restaurant owers in st. louis can't cook.…

Best Breakfast I have had outside of my home!. I read the other reviews and people were right. On the weekend (we went Sunday morn at 9:00) there is a wait, but it was not all that long (15 min). I have waited longer for less quality many times at other places. There were no less than 20 people waiting when we arrived and yet we were seated in 15 minutes. They handled parties of 2, 7, 9 and more in amazing time and nobody felt "rushed". The atmosphere is so relaxed you don't mind the wait at all, not to mention the fact that coffee is available as soon as you walk in (no charge). They have a person on the floor watching everything. As soon as a table clears, he signals someone and that table becomes available. They are SO organized! And now, the Food! "Best breakfast I have ever had outside of my home" (ok, maybe a bit better than mine). My friend could not stop raving about how perfect her eggs were. We both had a full meal and I thought they made a mistake on the bill. It cost us less to eat here than it did at any of the other "common' breakfast places ie: Denny's, Waffle House, Cracker Barrell, BobEvans, IHOP, etc.

Everyone at this establishment is professional. That is why there is a brief wait.

Good things come to those who wait.........Delicious!…

Really good brunch. Great food that comes quicker than any restaurant I've ever been in. The food is wonderful and the portions are huge. Many times I order just one pancake because I can't even eat that. If you go on the weekends, especially Sundays, there will be a wait, but it is worth it.…

Great potatoes. This has become a regular gathering place for co-workers after our meetings. It is usually very busy, but doesn't take long to get seated. Everything I have had there has been very good. But the best would have to be their breakfast potatoes. They are golden brown and cooked perfectly. I would also recommend their omolets.…

Service. The service is terrific! I am in there all the time just to see all the smiling faces. I greatly appreciate the sincere service they bestow upon me. The food is also excellent and super fast; everything is out in under 10 minutes. I have never tried something new there that I didn't like. You can't lose if you choose to eat here!…

Tucked into an unassuming plaza in Chesterfield, this breakfast and lunch place is a winner.. The Scene
Superior service is a hallmark of First Watch. If you have to wait for a table, you can do so with a free cup of coffee and plenty of comfortable places to sit. Large groups, separate checks, extra plates or substitutions are no problem. The high standards draw a diverse crowd, ranging from West County executives to teens from the nearby day school to moms with small children. And thanks to generous table spacing, you don't have to hear any of their conversations.

The Food
The food will satisfy health-conscious vegetarians and devout carnivores alike. Egg whites, oatmeal and granola share menu space with biscuits and gravy, Western omelettes and French toast. Lest you think it's just a breakfast place, First Watch also has a broad selection of sandwiches and salad bowls for the lunch crowd.
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