FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #193
No asterisks on FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #193: an A kitchen at 100/100, 4.6 stars across 2,037 reviews. The food and the inspection agree.
It ranks among the cleanest kitchens in Volusia County. The last inspection (December 19, 2025) came back spotless. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, organic, and healthy diners.
A · 100/100 · no violations cited · top of Volusia County
Get directions Call (386) 868-5778
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (100/100)
- Violations
- None recorded
- Address
- 1808 W INTL SPEEDWAY BLVD STE 101A, Daytona Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Family restaurant, Health food restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Pancake restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.6 stars (2037 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Aerospace Industrial Park
- Seats
- 153
- Phone
- (386) 868-5778
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
The recurring subject in this corpus is front-of-house, not the food in general. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.9 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 20 of 21. Of the 21 rated reviews, 21 sit at four stars or better and 0 at two or below. What nobody raises here is serving size — it goes unmentioned across all 21 reviews.
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. That result dates from December 19, 2025. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Volusia County restaurants we grade. No violations were recorded at that visit, which is the cleanest result available.
With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.
Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Cleanest restaurant ever, food is awesome. Service above all others.
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Jennifer was very nice and quick with her service! Great food, no complaints
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We went to First Watch for the first time this morning & we were pleasantly surprised! I got the strawberry tres leches French toast & it was amazing!! & the million dollar potatoes are to die for. YUM is all I have to say.
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There was a little bit of a mix up with some of our food with someone in our party having an allergy, but Myosha and Mark were excellent and took care of super fast and made sure a little girl had her breakfast. We cannot thank you enough!
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Highly recommend chorizo omlet... remove the chorizo and do beef barbacoa!!! Holy moly so good!!!
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First time visiting. The food was good!
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Rachel is the best! I love this location!
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My first visit was fantastic. If I ever get another opportunity to go again, it will definitely be where I get breakfast
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EXCELLENT food and awesome service!
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Excelente atención, las chicas muy atentas y animadas
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Gigantic menu and fast, friendly service! New items on the menu now!
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Good food all the time.
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Favorite breakfast. Great selection. Everything we have tried we like. Wonderful service! Do not miss trying this place!
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We came in for a family vacation. Nikki was our waiter , and she was amazing and the food was great . We will be back .
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We visit a lot of First Watch locations while we travel FT in our RV. This location was very clean and friendly. We split the salmon frittata and it was yummy. The server was a bit distracted so I had to wait for jam. Otherwise, it was a great visit.
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Bathroom was clean, service was great and the food was even better💜
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Very good food and fresh fruit! Kids loved it! Will come back again and highly recommend!!
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Me and my husband came here on our vacation with our 3 kids. The food was very delicious and so was the drinks I tried the morning wake up drink and it was different but so good . Very family friendly everyone that we spoke with was very nice 100% recommend coming here for some good food
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Maddie is absolutely amazing and so sweet!! She remembered me from the last time And I can honestly say that this is probably the best breakfast brunch And lunch place in Daytona! And it’s not just Maddie that is the best but everyone here works so hard and it’s so friendly and family orientated! I would highly recommend this place to anyone who asks! Thank you first watch for such amazing service and hospitality🫶🏻
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Service was exceptional and food was wonderful!
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The food was great, but the service was better. Everyone was so nice and polite, I will definitely be back! I had the purple haze and the million dollar breakfast sandwich, both were phenomenal.
Overall Score
76 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM to 2:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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December 19, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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December 18, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
1 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 5 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×3)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
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July 15, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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July 14, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: December 19, 2025