First Watch

Food was good. Presentation was awesome though. Looked amazing!!! Def would skip the spring energy juice. Literally when I took out the ice it was less than half a cup of juice and the juice with boost was nearly $6. Very very sweet even though I selected the one with no agave added. But shrimp and grits were good.

Nailed it! Great modern place with homey fill to it. Excellent menu and high quality dishes. I had Morning Meditation drink. It’s a mix of orange, lime, turmeric + very refreshing and I am sure it’s good for you. Ordered Short Rib Poutine and Farmhouse skillet hash which was exceptional! Wanted to try Caramel Pecan Cinnamon roll but we were so full and couldn’t handle it right away. So ordered it to go. No disappointment there. Delish! I was so impressed with the menu that I bought First Watch cook book! We ll try everything at home! Highly recommended if you live or visit Sanford FL

First Watch is a higher quality food experience than I expected. I was pleasantly surprised. If you’re health conscious, or if you’re not, this is the place for you. They offer a great selection of food and some healthy options to boot. They make some seasonal food too. I watched the whole staff work to disinfect each table and menu promptly with each passing patron. The food was absolutely delicious. Creamy grits are better than I’ve had elsewhere. They are all smiling all the time. You can even dine outdoors at their outdoor seating. Great place to eat. I would come here again for sure.

**Update: Management reached out to me and rectified the problem. I am bumping back up to 5 stars because of their timely response and the quality of the food during previous visits. We usually get great quality and service. But today was not good. We paid $1.99 for a condiment-sized sample of not fresh avocado. This gross avocado should have never left the kitchen, much less sold for that price. Also, no bacon in our breakfast sandwich.

This place is slowly becoming one of my favorites. They offer a unique menu with a Hispanic flair and excellent service. My second visit was on a Sunday and I waited about 38 minutes when I was told 45. The carne asada tacos are to die for and there are many more intriguing selections I look forward to trying.