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Welcome to First Watch Columbus
At First Watch Columbus, breakfast and brunch come alive in a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere. Located at 2103 Polaris Parkway, this café is known for its commitment to quality, with dishes made from fresh, authentic ingredients that surprise and delight the palate. Favorites like the Elevated Egg Sandwich and Salmon Frittata showcase culinary creativity, while options like the Superfood Kale Salad cater to health-conscious diners. Friendly staff enhance the welcoming vibe, ensuring every visit feels special. With delivery, takeout, and seasonal menu changes, First Watch not only serves food but cultivates an experience that makes it a must-visit destination for locals and travelers alike.
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About
First Watch Columbus
Welcome to First Watch Columbus, an exquisite haven nestled at 2103 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240, specializing in American breakfast and brunch and offering a welcoming cafe ambiance. Known for its dedication to quality and transparency, First Watch invites guests to indulge in a culinary experience crafted with care and integrity, featuring fresh, cage-free ingredients and vibrant flavors.
As a food reviewer for Foodjoyy, I was immediately drawn to their Egg-Sclusives, where you can savor the Elevated Egg Sandwich. This delightful creation showcases a fresh, over-easy, cage-free egg, perfectly complemented by bacon, gruyere cheese, smashed avocado, and drizzled with mayo and lemon-dressed arugula on a buttery brioche bun. Each bite is accompanied by a side of freshly seasoned potatoes, making it a truly satisfying dish.
- Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy with Eggs: Freshly baked biscuits enveloped in savory turkey sausage gravy, paired with two cage-free eggs any style. A comforting classic you won't want to miss!
- Chickichanga: A unique twist on the traditional breakfast burrito—a must-try for the adventurous palate.
- From The Griddle: The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are a standout. Made with a delicious multigrain batter and topped with marinated berries and creamy lemon curd, they are both visually appealing and indulgently tasty.
- Floridian French Toast: Generously thick-cut brioche toast crowned with fresh fruit, particularly bananas and kiwi, for a refreshing touch.
For those seeking something wholesome and nourishing, the Power Bowls provide an excellent option. The Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl is packed with protein-rich quinoa, kale, and house-roasted tomatoes, topped with all-natural chicken breast and feta crumbles. It’s a vibrant explosion of flavors that leaves you feeling invigorated.
Customers rave about the charming atmosphere and attentive staff, which contribute to the overall experience. Reviews highlight the thoughtful menu options that cater to various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy a memorable meal. As one enthusiastic guest noted, “Every person in my party had something different, and every person raves about their selection.”
In addition to the fantastic food, First Watch Columbus embraces a commitment to quality. Ingredients are selected with care, and every dish is made to order. As a frequent patron might say, “For a chain, it’s the best place for breakfast.” With friendly service and a clean, inviting environment, it’s no wonder diners leave satisfied and eager to return.
If you find yourself in the Columbus area, make it a point to visit First Watch Columbus. With seasonal menu changes and a plethora of options, it promises a delightful experience that celebrates the best of breakfast and brunch. Don't forget to try their Biscuits with Turkey Sausage Gravy and the irresistible Lemon Ricotta Pancakes—they are sure to leave a lasting impression!
First Watch Columbus isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience—a must-go destination for breakfast lovers. Your taste buds will thank you!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Let me begin by saying this any restaurant that sells a cookbook with all their recipes truly operates transparently. You cant build more trust with your customer base than that. This place not only gives you a modern yet relaxed vibe with their decor, they also do so with their menu options. Their thought out and professionally executed recipes boast a bridge between elegant and edible. Every dish plays a perfect harmony when put together that is not only pleasing to the pallet but, with the variety of fresh ingredients and their colors, is pleasing to the eye as well. This is the kind of place that you order everything as its stated on the menu with the exception of allergies. They have vegetarian options, and a killer turkey burger. Every person in my party had something different, and every person raves about their selection. Kid friendly, moderately and more than fairly priced, we left full, in the best way, satisfied and amazed. Among all of my travels this is now in my top five of all time, and a MUST GO TO spot. I will be stopping here every trip to Columbus I take. Perfectly presented, perfectly executed, authentic ingredients, beyond worth every penny of the price. ”
“ In my humble opinion , for a chain its the best place for breakfast . Everything is made to order and appears to be made from quality ingredients. Staff at all First Watch are very friendly and seem to really enjoy working with there. Anytime I have a choice for breakfast, itll always be First Watch. ”
“ Stopped in on a road trip, and got lunch to go to have in our camper. The staff was very friendly and professional, the atmosphere was nice, with several tables of customers. Bathroom was spotless. The food was prepared very quickly, and was excellent. I had the roast beef sandwich with horseradish, my wife had the avocado toast with a lot of avocado! and perfect overeasy eggs. Thank you for the pit stop! ”
“ I really like this place. It has an incredible menu and everything sounds delicious. We ordered the kids pancake Meal which was huge avocado toast and then the coconut Chia bowl with fruit. That was amazing however the avocado toast was probably the worst Ive ever had. It was very Bland and cold. Which is unfortunate cuz normally I love avocado toast. Everything else was great the service was great food came out timely and we had a very large group ”
“ Definitely my favorite breakfastbrunch place so far in PolarisColumbus area. Still love how they redecorated the interior. The staff is still pleasant and polite. They are helpful with menu items and which they liked and which did not. Our server even offered to let me try one of thir new drinks to see if I would like it. A huge thanks to her! Turns out both my son and I loved it! Love seeing the seasonal changes to the menu but still love several of the items on the permanent menu. The salmon frittata is wonderful. Must try the lemon ricotta pancakes! Worth it to stop in! ”
“ The staff at this location are top notch. The food is reliably tasty. If you go on a weekend, you may have a bit of a wait but its usually not too bad. If you go during the week, its pretty easy to get in and out quickly. The options on the seasonal menus are always worth trying especially when theres a seasonal version of the French toast but my fallback is the BLT eggs Benedict. If youre feeling more like lunch, the combo of tomato soup and the roast beef sandwich is great. ”
“ This is one of the famous breakfast and brunch specials in Polaris. This is can be easily seen from the road. Please make sure you plan for this restaurant as it will be busy always. The restaurant is big and have 1215 tables. The service is good and they prepare your order fresh every time. I am being eggterian ordered veggie omelette and avocado sandwiches, they were great. I liked the purple haze drink, really refreshing. They do have brunch and lunch combos. Its must go if you are breakfast lover. ”
“ I came on my birthday, and was not expecting anything special, however I was very pleasantly surprised by their staff! Not only was our food great, but they surprised me with a birthday signed by their staff, some temporary tattoos and a gluten free brownie!! It was so lovely, so generous and kind. Thank you, for taking the time to make my day a bit more sweet. ”