First Watch - Independence

I really enjoy dining in at First Watch, but my experience with carryout has been disappointing. The website for placing orders doesn’t feature the complete men... read more I really enjoy dining in at First Watch, but my experience with carryout has been disappointing. The website for placing orders doesn’t feature the complete menu and misses out on seasonal specials. It would be great if we could still walk in and place a to-go order like we used to.

Rudy and the team at this First Watch are truly remarkable. They showed this young boy the genuine goodness, kindness, and love that exists in the world. I've s... read more Rudy and the team at this First Watch are truly remarkable. They showed this young boy the genuine goodness, kindness, and love that exists in the world. I've spent much of my life traveling and meeting many people, and the staff here is among the best I've encountered! Thank you for being so welcoming. I look forward to passing through KCMO again and saying hello!

I refer to it as California cuisine. My husband enjoys the fruity French toast. read more I refer to it as California cuisine. My husband enjoys the fruity French toast.

I took my best friend out for her birthday last week, and since I'm a regular at First Watch and love their food, I was excited for our visit. Unfortunately, he... read more I took my best friend out for her birthday last week, and since I'm a regular at First Watch and love their food, I was excited for our visit. Unfortunately, her dish arrived with sausage and eggs that were very burnt, while my bacon was cooked unevenly. Our waitress was fantastic and handled everything well, but we had a negative experience with the manager. Despite our polite comments about the burnt food—understanding that mistakes happen—the manager approached us in a condescending manner. She insisted that the bacon is always that way, even when we pointed out that some pieces were perfectly cooked while others were dried out. It felt like she was putting the blame on us. Overall, I would still recommend First Watch, and I'm hoping the manager was just having a bad day.

I dine at First Watch at least once a week, and in all my visits, I've never had a bad meal. The menu offers a variety of healthy options, and they're always ha... read more I dine at First Watch at least once a week, and in all my visits, I've never had a bad meal. The menu offers a variety of healthy options, and they're always happy to accommodate my preferences, such as leaving off tomatoes, which I really dislike. The servers are fantastic and always willing to help, even if our table is outside their designated area. The restaurant is very clean and has a lovely, tranquil atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or lunch.