First Watch

In our area there are countless diners, cafes & breakfast, brunch, lunch options. I think I have actually been to almost all of them too! Of all the restaurants in our area, in my opinion, First Watch is the absolute BEST. First of all, I LOVE their coffee! I LOVE that they leave a pot of coffee on your table! I also LOVE the servers here. Our favorites are Shannon & Eamon but everyone here is terrific! Everyone is nice, everyone is personable ~ it’s almost like the staff at Trader Joe’s are serving you if you can imagine that level of service & attention. The menu is amazing & the offerings are varied. They’re always happy to allow substitutions or changes in the menu items as well. They’re totally attentive to dietary restrictions & mindful of what’s best for their customers. The vibe &

First Watch at Montvale NJ. It’s located inside a plaza with other restaurants and shopping/grocery center. Modern and chic design. Love the wooden table, giving a barn vibe. We had a reservation so did not wait long. It is a popular spot for brunch for sure. The staff are friendly and helpful. But it was so many people, took us some time to get the order. Nevertheless it is good quality food. The tea comes with whole set. You drink as much as you want. Egg Benedict has good runny yolks. Waffle is ok for me. Overall a solid spot for brunch. Parking is a little crazy during rush hours.

Everything was 10/10 from start to finish! We ordered the Million Dollar Bacon, Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast, Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash, and the B.E.C. with Million Dollar Potatoes, plus a Honey Caramel Crunch iced coffee and every single item delivered. The Million Dollar Bacon was perfectly sweet and savory (a must-order), and the Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast was soft, indulgent, and full of flavor. The Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash was hearty and well-seasoned, and the B.E.C. with the Million Dollar Potatoes was the perfect comfort combo. The Honey Caramel Crunch iced coffee was the cherry on top. Service was just as impressive — friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. Definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite places for breakfast. The seasonal menus are a great way to try different dishes not normally part of the menu. The lemon blueberry cornbread is fantastic and the steak and chimmichuri dish was delicious. The lemon ricotta pancakes are another favorite. The service and responsiveness is fantastic along with high quality food. You will not be disappointed in your meal and with the service.

The food was amazing. I loved it, It was so good and the staff was so friendly and helpful. There was a mess up with the order and they fixed it immediately I love this place. Jennifer was nice .