FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #51

Among Seminole County restaurants, FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #51 ranks near the top for cleanliness — safer than 88% of Seminole County restaurants we grade, with an A grade at 99/100.

Its latest inspection on February 6, 2026 cited 1 basic violation. Diners give it 4.5 across 1,586 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, organic, and healthy diners.

A · 99/100 · safer than 88% of Seminole County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (407) 774-1830

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (99/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 basic
Address
2425 W STATE RD 434, Longwood, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Family restaurant, Health food restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Pancake restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1586 reviews)
Seats
126
Phone
(407) 774-1830
Website
Official website
Photo of FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #51
Photo: First Watch

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,586 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Service dominates the conversation here — it comes up in 79% of the 19 reviews. Reviewers who mention service rate this place 4.9 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

The split is 18 positive to 0 negative across 19 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (18 reviews). One subject never comes up here: what it costs.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (99/100) with 1 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on February 6, 2026. That puts it ahead of 88% of graded kitchens in Seminole County. The citations behind that grade include handwashing.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Everything above is computed from the 19 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Always excellent food and service!! Another perfect breakfast with the Ga family and locals! Thanks to Natasha for her hosting

  • June 28, 2026

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had another fantastic experience at First Watch! I ordered the Pesto Chicken Power Bowl with gluten-free toast and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The ingredients tasted incredibly fresh, and the meal was both satisfying and healthy. A special shoutout to Tianna for providing excellent service. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Great food combined with outstanding service always makes for a wonderful dining experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

  • June 27, 2026

    I’ve been coming to this first watch for the last 15 years and I’ve seen the level of attentive service change. The quality of the food has also been less than stellar. I keep coming back in hopes of reinventing the past. Based on my most recent experience, I believe now is the time to pivot. I’m happy to speak with any member of management for more specifics.

  • June 26, 2026

    Nice laid back place. Servers were helpful and nice and food is delish. We’ll be back.

  • June 24, 2026

    Amazing service Juliana was great! Food was delicious

  • June 22, 2026

    Good, fresh food and wonderful service. Leah always does a great job.

  • June 20, 2026

    Friendly and tasty! Great atmosphere! Our waitress was fantastic with a smile at every turn. She also told us the story of the restaurant. Great experience!

  • June 18, 2026

    Great service!! Food came about 5 minutes after ordered. Friendly atmosphere!

  • June 15, 2026

    Always a pleasurable experience !! Everyone is a joy !! Love the food / menus !!

  • June 14, 2026

    I got the rustica frittata with a side of smashed avocado and my friend got the super food bowl with almond buttered toast. We also got a carrot pecan pancake to share. The portions are hearty. We both boxed half of our dishes so we could enjoy some pancake. The pancake was dinner plate sized so between the two of us half was left. We were both satiated. We both recommend all items we ordered.

  • June 14, 2026

    Great service and great food!

  • June 14, 2026

    Always great, best fresh juice in town a a million dollar menu!

  • June 13, 2026

    Julianna is Also an Excellent Server! She must have been trained by Leah,(Great Server). Julianna has a Genuine smile,Great Personality, Constantly Hustles and always checking back with her tables. From A to Z Julianna checks ALL the boxes! Like Leah Julianna is A KEEPER!! She does it all,from greeting,delevery,chk back and even cleaning the tables! AMAZING JOB TODAY!!! THANK YOU!!😃😃😃😃 She Well Deserves Every bit of the gratuity I left AND MORE!! Food. Service, Ambiance, Cleanliness ALL TOP NOTCH. I've Dined at other FW and this unit Ranks #1. Have a Great Day Thank you for being here.😃😃🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • June 12, 2026

    Great service and wonderful food

  • June 9, 2026

    Excellent service was matched with excellent food! We had the barbacoa bowls and million dollar bacon. All delicious! Thanks again!

  • June 8, 2026

    Previous review: It was very noisy near the kitchen, and the restaurant was quite busy. That is the reason for deducting a star for atmosphere. However, when a more comfortable booth became available for the four of us, we were re-seated in a more satisfactory area. From then on, the dining experience was delightful. One chose her favorite breakfast, and three of us tried different, unique pick 2 lunches. I splurged on the newest non-alcoholic beverage, which became the highlight of the meal and even better than I could have imagined. If you like cranberry and pomegranate combined with black tea and a cinnamon stick, you will savor this beverage of perfection. I was glad I did not let "medicine" in the name from deterring me from trying it.

  • June 6, 2026

    Had a very great experience today with my family. Our server was Audrey and she was amazing and so kind. She said she was fairly new and you couldn’t tell. She was awesome! The food was really tasty and so beautifully displayed on the plates. This was our first time at this specific location and on a long weekend for us in search of a new place to live hours from where we came from so to have a great experience with a great server was much appreciated! Thank you everyone at First Watch 😊 everyone was great.

  • June 2, 2026

    Leah!!!! Leah was my server on Sunday, and she was absolutely phenomenal! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. She had such a positive attitude and provided excellent customer service from start to finish. It’s clear she genuinely cares about her guests and goes above and beyond to create a great dining experience. Thank you, Leah, for making my visit so enjoyable—I’ll definitely be back! 😊

  • June 2, 2026

    Food and staff were great

Overall Score

75 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

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.

  1. February 6, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
  2. July 25, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying

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: February 6, 2026