FIRST WATCH 129

FIRST WATCH 129 sits comfortably in A territory, 97/100 at its last health check on January 30, 2026.

It pulls 4.5 stars across 2,078 reviews and ranks safer than 72% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, organic, and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (407) 985-5857

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 intermediate
Address
1414 N MILLS AVE STE 180, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Family restaurant, Health food restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Pancake restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (2078 reviews)
Neighborhood
Northeast Orlando
Seats
142
Phone
(407) 985-5857
Website
Official website
Photo of FIRST WATCH 129
Photo: First Watch

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,078 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The direction of travel is downward across these 15 reviews. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.2 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, how long an order takes appears most often — 20% of the corpus, averaging 3.7.

More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 13 of 15. The split is 13 positive to 2 negative across 15 rated reviews. What nobody raises here is whether food comes out hot — it goes unmentioned across all 15 reviews.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (97/100), with 1 intermediate violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. That result dates from January 30, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. Ranked against Orange County, it is safer than 72% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: food manager certification.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 15 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Great service and awesome food!! Kateland was awesome!

  • June 30, 2026

    Delicious food, good portions, clean resturant.

  • June 28, 2026

    Always a favorite. Always good.

  • June 27, 2026

    Promote the bell boy. Best employee you have.

  • June 20, 2026

    I visited the restaurant on June 15 after having a disappointing experience at another diner. I chose to come here because I had previously had great experiences with both breakfast and lunch, so I expected the same level of excellent customer service. When I arrived, I asked the host if I could be seated at a table with an outlet. Unfortunately, the outlet did not work, and I mentioned the issue as soon as my server came to the table. I then asked for a glass of water with lemon. What happened next was extremely frustrating. My server returned with my water in his hand, but instead of bringing it to me, he walked over to two other tables to assist them, then took my water back toward the kitchen and completely ignored my request. For several minutes, I sat there waiting while feeling overlooked and disrespected. At that point, I was hungry and disappointed because my simple request had been ignored even though my water was already prepared and in his possession. I also want to clarify that I am part of the LGBTQ+ community as well, and I do not judge anyone based on who they are. My concern was strictly about the lack of attention and service I received. As a business owner, I believe every customer deserves to be treated with respect regardless of background, appearance, or nationality. I eventually spoke with the host about what happened, and she appeared genuinely surprised by my experience. While I appreciated her reaction, it does not excuse the fact that my server had…

  • June 19, 2026

    Britney was great, so was the food.

  • June 19, 2026

    Great food and service

  • June 18, 2026

    Super quick service & pleasant enviroment. Kale & Berries salad was delicious with Morning Meditation juice. ❤️

  • June 16, 2026

    Becca was very accommodating. I live in the US Virgin Islands and enjoy First Watch whenever I'm on vacation

  • June 15, 2026

    The food was delicious and my waitress, Francis was an absolute blessing. She was a bright spot in a very stressful day.

  • June 15, 2026

    Sarah was fantastic! Very accommodating and nice.

  • June 14, 2026

    On point..

  • June 13, 2026

    Great food, great service - not loud like all the other restaurants in town. I could actually hear my lunch buddy when she was talking, and didn’t need to shout across the table for her to hear me. Great experience all around. Will definitely visit again!

  • June 12, 2026

    Always good. Great staff. Clean. Fast service.

  • June 11, 2026

    Great spot for a hearty brekky. Iliana our server was great and efficient

Overall Score

77 / 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 6/10
    Improving, 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. January 30, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 24, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

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: January 30, 2026