First Watch - University Collection Fowler
| Address: | 2726 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, USA |
| Phone: | +1 813-975-1718 |
| Site: | firstwatch.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM 7AM–2:30PM |
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Ric Rini
I usually got the First Watch in downtown Tampa so this was going to be an interesting experiment to see if the restaurants have consistently across the board. The short answer is yes! We were a party of nine and came at a busy time as well 9:00! Once again flawless meal and service despite a very crowed restaurant. Everybodys eggs were cooked exactly like they were ordered, for me thats an important part of it because if my eggs are not over-light, Im not a happy. My only issue is why the restaurant does not utilize larger coffee warmers for a large table party. It just makes the servers run around constantly getting new canisters, just does not make a lot of sense. Otherwise, great food, value and service.
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Suzanne Mendez
Very disappointed! We were looking forward to a great brunch when we decided to eat here. When we arrived no one was standing to seat us. Or the 5 other couples in front of us. One person came sat 1 couple then left another person came Sat 1 couple then left again, on and on until us. The server was nice but absent. And our food was unflavored and cold. When I order a breakfast sandwich I expect it to be at least warm... Then before we were even done eating our check was delivered to our table. We didnt ask for the check and our server didnt even ask us if we were finished eating/ordering! We felt rushed and we will not be going back to this restaurant.
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Kenny Hernandez
This place is really good. Its a little more high end than your typical breakfast diner since they offer healthier and organic options. The places looks very relaxed. The wooden booths arent the most comfortable but you forget about it once you get to eat. The pancakes are really good and the breakfast bowls are tasty as well. 4 stars because there were a couple times that the waitresses we had seemed annoyed and seemed like we were a bother. We never ask for anything other than coffee, the food, and the check. Other couple times the servers were friendly and I wish I remember their names.
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christa bailiff
I had family from out of town meet me at this location for breakfast, and was pretty embarrassed/disappointed. We only waited 10 minutes, which wasnt bad for a Sunday morning. But we were seated at a dirty table and had mediocre service. Two of us ordered french toast, which was very undercooked (it was basically mushy batter). I typically avoid leaving negative reviews and tend to be understanding since I work in food service, but I dont think Id revisit this location (or brand) in the near future. It was overpriced for the quality of food and service we received.
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BRIAN MCCOY
Ive been here 3 times. Its about as expensive as IHOP or Perkins for the same amount of food, but way WAYY more clean. They have their entire kitchen on display, you can see it from anywhere. Everything is spotless and organized. Its like a stainless steel wonderland. The service is great, the food is excellent and youre spending about as much at the places that hide their disgusting kitchens. You know the kind, when you get a peak inside and there are stains and some hoodlum frying eggs with a disgusting apron. Not at First Watch!
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Andrew Massman-Hall
Came here twice while visiting family in Tampa. The food is quite good, but the service was a bit questionable. Both days had extended waits for food to be delivered to our table (20-25 minutes) and when it did arrive, it came piecemeal. My brother in law didnt receive his meal until the rest of us were almost done eating. The second time there, we had ordered some milk when we sat down that didnt show up until after we had gotten our food. Overall experience of this location was "meh".
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Matthew Saunders
Same food as any first watch, but with many times the wait that one would expect. Their methods of mitigating the wait come off as turning this somewhat nice brunch restaurant into a fast food place, with orders being taken at the host counter. This aside, when there isnt a wait this is one of the best places for brunch this close to the university. I am a huge fan, and their online waitlist does a lot to mitigate the problem. The eggs benedict is my personal favorite.
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Kate Krusely
This restaurant is fresh and delicious for breakfast or lunch. Great waiters and great service. They make their own granola and have their own brand of coffee. The specialty items are always VERY good. My husband insists on getting granola/banana pancakes every time we go. I loved the crab and asparagus omelette as well as the salad they serve with most of their breakfast and lunch options. They juice their own orange juice. Can get VERY crowded Sunday mornings.
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Kerri Dickey
Sunday morning brunch has never been so good. The food and staff are fantastic at this location and though it might be busy they work as hard as they can to make sure the quality of food you get when you sit down is top notch! New seating and décor creates a rustic, on the farm, and elegant kind of feeling. Delicious options that are farm local and fresh so that you can feel better about knowing where your food is coming from and supporting local business.
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M. E. Gibbons
Ordered takeout and the employee who took my order was nice enough to get me a quesadilla despite that its no longer on the menu. The people working the counter, however, were slow and had to yell you for help more than once and the waffle I ordered ended up soggy and without the stuff thats supposed to come (butter, syrup, berry compote) so that was a bust. Will probably drive further for a different First Watch in all my future Waffle needs.
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Francis Ngam
I ordered a take out and they were very quick and professional in taking the order. I went there to pick up the order and there was a very long line waiting to be seated. However they created time for me and I was serve. They also gave me a kale Tonic which was specialty drink that I requested upon arrival at the Cafe. I will surely recommend First Watch to friends and Family.
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Jonathan Poole
Worst First Watch experience ever! I love First Watch and their food. The service here today was absolutely ridiculous. We saw our waitress twice; once to take our order and once to get our check. Asked for a different drink, straw, lemons, and never got any of them until we asked other people for them. Still waiting on that coke. This location has gone down hill greatly.
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Ren Nish
I have been once, I had 2 pancakes, one cheddar bacon and the there had cranberries, almonds and oats. The best pancakes i have ever tasted, they were as large as the plate, the heat was evenly distributed, color was perfect, the flavor was just right and smelled fresh. All pancakes must be on par or above firstwatch, Accept nothing less.
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c Tuminello
35 min wait then a top a 4 top a 2 top and another 6 top all skipped us do to a app that allows seating prior we found this out because we were told 20 min then at 35 that happened then they told us another 15-20 really. Well 18 people including us left hope the opening helped Im sure that they felt the same way hungry and annoyed.
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Ash B
Probably a management problem. Really slow. Waited half an hour just for the drinks and the server didnt even bring all 5 drinks out at the same time ! By the time our food came, we had to physically go get our own silverware because we had asked twice and still not received any. Undercooked French toast....so disappointing.
