Less than two miles from John Carroll is the new location of the award-winning restaurant, First Watch. First Watch is an American restaurant chain that was originally opened in Florida.

The chain has grown to have about 535 other locations, just recently opening in Bel Air. This new location is also the largest current location.

Located at 605 Bel Air Road, near the Harford Mall, First Watch is open daily. This location is open to customers from 7:00  am through 2:30 pm.

First Watch is perfect for all year round, with indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant offers breakfast and lunch, with pick-up and dine-in options.

The menu is very diverse and inclusive, with organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as a kid’s menu.

While the classics such as avocado toast stay year-round, most of the dishes rotate seasonally. A large array to choose from makes the choices from the menu very difficult.

From eggs and pancakes for breakfast to power bowls, sandwiches, and salads for lunch, options for everyone are unlimited.

The current drink menu includes a selection of fresh juices, tea, and coffees. The juices are freshly-squeezed and coffee from Project Sunrise. Project Sunrise at First Watch partners with Mujeres en Café (Women in Coffee) of Huila, Colombia to import coffee.

The service at First Watch is very quick. While the restaurant is moderately busy, only expect about a five to 10 minute wait to get seated. If in a rush, there is an online wait list to use ahead of time.

The interior is very inviting; it includes ambient lighting, with a variety of light fixtures. The restaurant is mostly a modern neutral tone, with many pops of color.

An assortment of decor such as wooden pallets, metal accents, and other wooden pieces are used to add to the overall farmhouse theme. The rustic vibe allows for an enjoyable dining experience.

There is also an open concept that allows for a view straight back into the kitchen to view while dining.

When finished the meal, the options to pay are by QR code, on a phone, or at the register by cash or card.

Using high-quality ingredients and fresh flavors, First Watch is a great new brunch choice in town.