First Watch

Independence, MO · Breakfast restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Independence
#12
of 219 restaurants
City Percentile
81%
rating percentile
Address
First Watch, 19321 US-40 L, Independence, MO 64055
Phone
(816) 795-0814
Website
www.firstwatch.com/locations/independence/?utm_source=gbp-listing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing&utm_content=independence
Status
Open · Closes 2:30 PM

First Watch is a restaurant located in Independence, MO. It is one of 219 restaurants listed in Independence. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Independence city average of 4.0 stars. It ranks #12 of 219 restaurants in Independence. 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

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Amanda Travis · Mar 2026

Great food, staff was polite and kind. They took care of my gluten allergy and food was served quickly and was delicious!

★★★★★ 5.0 JT Tracy · Feb 2026

A wonderful stop for breakfast. Destiny made this nomad and Boogalie Bear feel at home. Aspen, Amber, and 'Little' Mack were so friendly and welcoming, I almost didn’t want to leave! Thanks for the friendships! 😊

★★★★★ 5.0 A H · Dec 2025

My daughter and I came here for breakfast this morning for breakfast. The restaurant was decorated so cute, the staff was super friendly and the food was amazing, we're already planning on going back tomorrow! 10/10 would definitely recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Katerina Petrovich · Oct 2025

Great service, clean store, delicious food! Plenty of parking, accessible for wheelchairs, hightops, booths and regular tables available. They leave the coffee carafe at the table so you never have to flag anyone down for a top off, they offer flavored creamers or real cream if you ask for it. Not a sterile, cold white interior. It is homey and warm with wood and brick, with faux vintage light fixtures and greenery.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dawn Graham · Jan 2026

Absolutely LOVE this place! More elevated than your regular breakfast place. This will continue to be our fave place for breakfast/brunch!!

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

Breakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantFamily restaurantHealth food restaurantLunch restaurantPancake restaurantRestaurant

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