FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #248

Does FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #248 keep a clean kitchen? Yes — an A grade, 100/100, at its most recent inspection on May 19, 2026. Inspectors cited no violations.

Its most recent inspection on May 19, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.5 across 1,097 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, organic, and healthy diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Volusia County

Get directions Call (386) 626-8018

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
1765 DUNLAWTON AVE STE 104, Port Orange, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Family restaurant, Health food restaurant, Lunch restaurant, Pancake restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.5 stars (1097 reviews)
Neighborhood
Port Orange Gateway Center
Seats
154
Phone
(386) 626-8018
Website
Official website
Photo of FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #248
Photo: First Watch

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,097 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners writing about this place keep returning to how guests are treated. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.8 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

5 stars is the modal score, given by 23 of the 26 reviewers who rated. The split is 23 positive to 1 negative across 26 rated reviews, with 2 in the middle.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. That inspection was on May 19, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 100% of graded kitchens in Volusia County. The inspector left without citing anything — worth noting, since most visits find something.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Everything above is computed from the 26 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 29, 2026

    Anita was a great server She really made Charlie's 99th birthday brunch the highlight of his day

  • June 25, 2026

    The trifecta meal with the chocolate chip pancake is excellent along with the chicken sausage. The avocado toast is also very good and worth a try. The people are friendly and my wife and I enjoy this on a weekly basis. Today Madison served us and she is a delight to talk to. I can tell that Madison loves her job and talking to people.

  • June 24, 2026

    I was there with friends for breakfast on a weekday morning; it was not busy. I ordered the traditional breakfast - 2 eggs, potatoes, sourdough toast, and bacon. The eggs were really small, but the worst part was that nothing was hot; everything was barely lukewarm. The toast wasn't even hot enough to melt the butter that was slapped on it. The mediocre coffee was $3.99. I didn't say anything at the time, since the point was for us to have breakfast together. A very forgettable breakfast for just under $20.00. Never again.

  • June 20, 2026

    Their summer menu is great!

  • June 20, 2026

    Enjoyed a good breakfast!

  • June 19, 2026

    My waitress was great 😊

  • June 19, 2026

    Great food and service. Very fresh ingredients.

  • June 18, 2026

    Had a featured special. It was awful. They forgot the Barbacoa meat ,Mng. was made aware. He brought out a souffle cup of boiled meat. Chips were so soggy. Madison was a great server.

  • June 17, 2026

    Food and service were amazing!! We have only had food delivered in the past so this was our first time in the building and we will definitely be back!!❤️❤️

  • June 16, 2026

    My wife loves the choices. I had eggs in grease, potatoes dripping in oil (had to ask for fresh cooked potatoes or I get dried out precooked and heated). Serivce was attentive and a good atmosphere.

  • June 15, 2026

    Always a great experience eating at First Watch! 5 star service! Anita was amazing!

  • June 13, 2026

    Great food great service great atmosphere no complaints million dollar bacon is a must and so is the cinnamon toast cereal milk alcoholic beverage

  • June 12, 2026

    My server was excellent.She helped me pick out something, just my size. And that's something you don't find very often. So I want to thank her extra special. She was fantastic. Her name was Lee Ann. Very friendly. Checked on me multiple times. And I just want to say I'm single. I eat by myself a lot And I'm not a big eater so it was so nice when Lee Ann made perfect suggestions for my size meal. I think she's just an All round good person and an excellent server. Thank you, Lee Ann. My suggestion give that lady a raise ✌🏾💚😊

  • June 12, 2026

    Food was amazing. I hope they keep the Chipotle Steak and Queso Hash on the menu. Shelsey was very attentive and very good at her job.

  • June 8, 2026

    I love this place. It gives me options of different foods so I don’t have to just have regular every day food you guys really have great service . Anita Provided us with excellent customer service she made sure we were OK. She took great care of us and we were super excited. This woman is awesome. I would like to have her every time I come here.

  • June 7, 2026

    Food is always good. Lots of choices!

  • June 7, 2026

    Very nice Atmosphere

  • June 6, 2026

    Madison was amazing!!! Food 10/10 Service 10/10!

  • June 4, 2026

    First time in the Piet Orange location. I had a great experience. Monica my server was great. Of course I got my Million Dollar Bloody Mary. It had a little extra kick. Loved it. Just had an English Muffin, but took home the new Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich . It was amazing. Always enjoy my visits. I also got there homemade granola to go and coffee. Both are so good

  • June 4, 2026

    Food is good and the atmosphere is great as always. Great great place for breakfast/brunch

  • June 2, 2026

    Loved the environment and had great customer service our server was Anita and we will definitely be returning!

  • June 2, 2026

    Anita was my server. Food was great and the restaurant was so clean!! We'll be back!!

  • May 31, 2026

    Pam, our server, was extremely helpful, friendly and jovial. She seems to really enjoy her job and it shows. EXCELLENT server!!! Thank you Pam!

  • May 30, 2026

    Very nice resturant,clean and super fast service especially on a weekend. We were very impressed. Monica our server was awsome and accommodated all our request.

  • May 29, 2026

    Pamela was wonderful. Great personality, attentive and kind. Wish they were all like her.

  • May 29, 2026

    Pam was great! Friendly and fun. Will request her next time.

Overall Score

79 / 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 8/10
    Improving, 50% 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. May 19, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. December 17, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained

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: May 19, 2026