First Watch reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(579 total reviews)
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Chris Tomasso

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jul 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers and overall good customers.

Cons

This was the worst job I ever worked. Management was a mess, commonly yelled and berated you in front of your tables, never cut and constantly overstaffed, leading to low incomes.

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First Watch Response
5d
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. The College Station, TX restaurant is actually one of our franchised locations. It’s nice knowing you had great coworkers and customers; however, we’re discouraged to read that your experience with management wasn’t a positive one. We encourage you to share your concerns with your leadership team so that they can properly address them. Thanks again for sharing.
3.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay, opportunity for growth,

Cons

Terrible management, lots of turnaround,

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First Watch Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we're happy you enjoyed the pay and opportunity for growth, we're disappointed to hear your experience with management wasn’t a positive one. If you’d like to provide further feedback, please call our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963. Thanks again for sharing.
4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Management is very good. Our district manager is great and very approachable. I love my co workers & the teamwork is phenomenal. I love the family like work culture First Watch has. So many different personalities and ages but it works. Low turnover in FOH. Our customers are great too!

Cons

The discontinuation of benefits for employees who work less than 30 hours a week. Some kitchen employees aren’t the best fit.

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First Watch Response
5d
Thank you for submitting this review. It makes us so happy to hear that you are surrounded by an incredible team on all levels and that the culture is felt throughout the restaurant. This feedback will help the management team work to improve the experience of each employee. Thanks for taking the time to submit your review. We love you more than bacon!
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