First Watch

Name: First Watch
Address: 404 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
Telephone: +18652651595
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

261 votes

#17 of 50 cafes in Oak Ridge

Open now 7AM - 2:30PM

Updated 3 months ago

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If you happen to be near American Museum of Science & Energy, you can go to this cafe. Taste perfectly cooked bacon, fish and omelettes to form your opinion about First Watch. Good croissants, pancakes and French toasts will impress you at the first bite. Delicious michelada is worth a try here. You will enjoy great juice or good coffee at this place.

Choose between indoor and outdoor seating. The professional staff welcomes guests all year round. If you want to experience cool service, you should visit this spot. According to the guests' opinions, prices are democratic. You will certainly appreciate the pretty atmosphere and spectacular decor. Google users awarded this cafe 4.5.

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Murse1 4 months ago on Google

We recently ate at First Watch in Oak Ridge, TN, and the food and service were spectacular. One of my biggest pet peeves is walking into an establishment and not being acknowledged. I’m not asking for much—just a simple greeting to let me know you know I’m there. Unfortunately, that seems to be a lost art these days. First Watch got it exactly right. As soon as we walked in, they welcomed us and let us know they would be with us in just a minute. It made a great first impression. Our server was at the table within seconds, warmly welcoming us and taking our drink order. She quickly returned with fresh coffee and offered a few suggestions from the new menu. I ordered the Traditional Breakfast and upgraded to the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Wow! The pancakes were light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious. My wife chose the Chipotle Steak & Queso Hash, and it was packed with flavor. The steak was incredibly tender, the potatoes were cooked perfectly, and every bite looked amazing. I have to admit, I was a little jealous! Throughout the meal, our server kept the coffee flowing and checked in often without ever being intrusive, making sure we had everything we needed. I usually prefer supporting locally owned restaurants, but my wife wanted to give First Watch a try. I’m glad she did—it was an excellent choice, and we’ll definitely be back. Meal type: Breakfast Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes Dietary restrictions: Plenty of different dietary choices

Response from the owner 4 months ago

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at our Oak Ridge location. We're thrilled to hear that our team made you feel welcomed and that you enjoyed the Traditional Breakfast and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. It's great to know the Chipotle Steak & Queso Hash was a hit too. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! First Watch Customer Support

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Bridget P 5 months ago on Google

The First Watch in Oak Ridge is my favorite in the area. The ambience is open, airy, and fresh. The food is always delicious. Sundays are their busiest so expect longer wait times. Liam and Rachel especially are excellent servers and always bring professionalism and humor to the experience. Highly recommend. Will come again. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Order type: Dine in Meal type: Brunch

Response from the owner 5 months ago

Thank you for your glowing review! We're pleased to hear that you love the open and fresh ambience at our Oak Ridge location. Liam and Rachel are indeed fantastic, and we're happy they enhance your dining experience. We can't wait to serve you again! First Watch Customer Support

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Troy Ayres 5 months ago on Google

Nice breakfast. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Order type: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Free parking lot

Response from the owner 5 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed your breakfast. We hope to welcome you back soon to try more from our Freshly Prepared menu. First Watch Customer Support

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+1 865-265-1595

American, Vegetarian options

$$$$ Price range per person $10-$20

404 S Tulane Ave

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

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404 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

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Outdoor seating Сredit cards accepted Delivery Wi-Fi Takeaway No booking Wheelchair accessible

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