First Watch

Hickory, NC · Breakfast restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Hickory
#29
of 245 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
First Watch, 1510 8th St Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone
(828) 624-1058
Website
www.firstwatch.com/locations/hickory/?utm_source=gbp-listing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing&utm_content=hickory
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

First Watch is a restaurant located in Hickory, NC. It is one of 245 restaurants listed in Hickory. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Hickory city average of 4.3 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

Saturday7 AM–2 PM
Sunday7 AM–2 PM
Monday7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday7 AM–2 PM
Thursday7 AM–2 PM
Friday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Eddie Dennis · Feb 2026

They cook good food here. Food is flavorful. The hostess/server Zayla was gracious. She made sure I was good and had all what I ordered. I’ll be visiting again when next I’m in Hickory, NC.

★★★★★ 5.0 Delbert Warner · Jan 2026

It was worth the wait to enjoy a delicious Sunday breakfast at First Watch. Our server was friendly, attentive and helpful. The food was delicious and better than standard breakfast fare. My love and I are looking forward to a return visit.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kostiantyn Kravets · Jan 2026

100% 5 stars - the best place in Hickory for your breakfast, very attentive staff, always a lot of attention and care for me. If you watch what you eat, this is the place for you! The abundance of natural products will make your breakfast perfect! Only the best recommendations!!! Thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Duncan Addison · Nov 2025

We went to first watch for a Saturday breakfast. We had about a 30 minute wait but it was well worth it. I had the Avacodo toast and my wife had a Benedict. Food and service were excellent. The menu has a number of unique item and makes it hard to choose. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. This is definitely worth the wait.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 John Lineberger · Feb 2026

Be sure you arrive to eat before 2:00 p.m. If not, you will be treated extremely poorly, especially by the kitchen staff and waitress, Alija. This is the avocado that came on our sandwich. My family has been regular customers. We have always had a 5-star experience with fantastic wait staff, and great food. This was the first time we arrived this late- we will likely not be back after this experience.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Tea Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee

Services

Breakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantFamily restaurantHealth food restaurantLunch restaurantPancake restaurantRestaurant

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