First Watch reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(245 total reviews)
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Chris Tomasso

69% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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2.0
Mar 9, 2026

Honestly… it’s a no for me

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

•Closing at 2:30 •Leniency on request offs

Cons

•Always changing rules •If a manager is mad at you, you will get punished. •Customers in this area do not tip well at all. •Staff changes a lot, mostly in kitchen, making getting food out in a timely manner impossible. •Overall bad communication.

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First Watch Response
4mo
We really appreciate your feedback here. While we're happy you enjoyed the hours, we’d like to better understand your concerns. If you would call our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963, we'd like to follow up and better understand and address your concerns. Any feedback helps us to re-evaluate our approach, and we're grateful for yours.
3.0
Feb 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

discount on meals and team morale

Cons

management, corporate, rules always changing

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First Watch Response
4mo
Thanks for taking the time to post this review. We are happy you enjoyed the meals and team morale! If you would call our anonymous employee hotline at 844-484-8963, we'd like to follow up and better understand and address your concerns. Any feedback helps us to re-evaluate our approach, and we're grateful for yours.
5.0
Feb 15, 2026

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture! Office is amazing.

Cons

Nothing to complaint about this company

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First Watch Response
5mo
Thank you for this great review! It’s nice to hear how much you enjoyed working at First Watch. We love that you loved the culture and office environment! Thanks again for sharing your review, and never forget that we love YOU more than bacon!
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