First Watch

Charlottesville, VA · Breakfast restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Charlottesville
#220
of 475 restaurants
City Percentile
42%
rating percentile
Address
First Watch, 1114B Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone
(434) 202-5383
Website
www.firstwatch.com/locations/barracks/?utm_source=gbp-listing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing&utm_content=barracks
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

First Watch is a restaurant located in Charlottesville, VA. It is one of 475 restaurants listed in Charlottesville. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Charlottesville city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About First Watch

First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, serving a chef-driven menu of elevated classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order using the freshest ingredients. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing fresh fruits... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 GW Smith · Nov 2025

So I have been to other First Watch restaurants however this one was one of the better ones I’ve been to; it seemed even more well run. The restaurant was very clean and had well organized setups for each table. The food came out pretty quickly, was made to order and was very tasty as well. The server was attentive and checked on me several times during my stay. Just very good food, served well with a smile … who could ask for more.

★★★★★ 5.0 Anna Fletcher · Mar 2026

Had a wonderful experience at First Watch!! The food was incredible, I got the Traditional breakfast and my eggs were cooked to perfection!! Also, our server Emma was very kind, helpful with the menu, and attentive. The restaurant is very clean and inviting, making the experience more comfortable!! I will definitely be back!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kenny Woods · Feb 2026

I picked up e orders of million dollar bacon 🥓. It's sweet, spicy and damn good. Nothing is better than bacon. The pretty college student who took my order chopped it up with me while I waited. She suggested biscuits and gravy next time. I will. This place is always packed. The vibe is right. I strongly recommend coming in get some great grub and leave with some million dollars bacon 🥓

★★★★☆ 4.0 LaKisha McKenney · Aug 2025

My husband and I went here for breakfast. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. The server gave us two menus - the regular one and a seasonal one. I asked her whether the Elote breakfast burrito was good and she said yes. Also, she advised that the seasonal menu would be gone in a few days, so if there was anything we were interested in, we should go ahead and try it before it's gone. I ordered the shrimp and grits and my husband ordered the Elote breakfast burrito. Both items were good. My husband said the burrito had lots of different flavors, and the hollandaise sauce really enhanced the flavors. He’d have liked more of the sauce, lol. He also said it would have tasted even better if the sausage from my shrimp and grits had been in his burrito! The million dollar bacon was really g

★★★★★ 5.0 Cliff · Feb 2026

This particular location has been the best of the ones I've been to from Charlottesville to Hampton. And that's saying a lot as I've had very good experiences at every location I've been to. I've mostly had breakfasts here but also had one lunch. The "Bacado" omelette is very good. But everything had been very good. The service has always been fast and the food had been hot and served rather fast even considering how busy they always are. If you are on the area and want a good lunch or lunch give them a try.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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