First Watch reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,893 total reviews)
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Chris Tomasso

68% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

First Watch has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,893 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Watch employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.4 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Nov 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Early mornings so I have more time to spend with my family. -Work life balance is great. - Opportunities to advance within the restaraunt.

Cons

- Health benefits aren’t the greatest. Other than that nothing negative.

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First Watch Response
7mo
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We are so happy to know that you appreciate the hours, work-life balance, and the ability to advance. Feedback like yours is important and helps us understand how we can best support employees! Thank you for taking the time to write this. Don't forget WE APPRECIATE YOU!
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