First Watch, Breakfast restaurant in Smyrna, US.
First Watch is a breakfast and lunch restaurant in Smyrna that serves freshly prepared dishes with seasonal specialties and traditional brunch favorites in a casual setting. The menu changes with the seasons, keeping the offerings fresh throughout the year.
The chain was founded in 1983 in Pacific Grove, California by Ken Pendery and John Sullivan after they left another breakfast chain. These California origins shaped the focus on quality breakfast that continues today.
The restaurant sources coffee beans directly from Huila, Colombia, supporting farming communities there. This connection to coffee origins shapes the daily experience and creates a link between diners and the people who grow their morning beverage.
The restaurant opens daily from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM and uses a digital waitlist so guests can wait before arriving. The pricing is moderate and it operates on a casual basis without reservations.
The name comes from maritime terminology referring to the first work shift aboard ships. This naming perfectly suits the early opening hours that define the restaurant's concept.
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