Deceptive Menu at First Watch

[retiredguy123]

I think it is very deceptive and wrong for First Watch to publish and advertise a menu that has all items priced, except the beverages. You can order a breakfast there for a fixed price, but watch out if you want a cup of coffee with your meal. The coffee is $2.79 plus tax and tip. But, you won't find that price on the menu. The menu says you get a pot of coffee, but I don't think you can share it with someone. I don't know of any restaurant in The Villages that charges that much for coffee.

[JimJohnson]

The goal of any retail business is to get as much money as possible out of their patrons, but I agree if it’s not free like water, it should be listed on the menu. I have traveled all over the world and America is guilty of this type of deception more than any other country I have been to.

[NatureBoy]

A lot of restaurants do that nowadays. Drinks must be a high-margin money-maker for them.

[Madelaine Amee]

We frequently eat at First Watch. Excellent food. As for the coffee, they bring the pot to the table, pour your coffee (for two if there are two of you) and then leave the pot on the table for you to finish.

As for deceptive pricing ..... I don't think that applies. If you go to any restaurant their price for the meal, as in breakfast for instance, is listed on the menu and then anything more than the meal you order is extra. Cracker Barrel prices their foods on the menu, all drinks and sides are extra.

[Chi-Town]

I think it is very deceptive and wrong for First Watch to publish and advertise a menu that has all items priced, except the beverages. You can order a breakfast there for a fixed price, but watch out if you want a cup of coffee with your meal. The coffee is $2.79 plus tax and tip. But, you won't find that price on the menu. The menu says you get a pot of coffee, but I don't think you can share it with someone. I don't know of any restaurant in The Villages that charges that much for coffee.How was he food?

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[Chi-Town]

How was the food?

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[CWGUY]

How was the food?

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:shrug: Tough to say when you're washing it down with Villagers' Lemon-aid (water, lemon and all the sweet and low you can handle).:icon_wink:

[Chi-Town]

:shrug: Tough to say when you're washing it down with Villagers' Lemon-aid (water, lemon and all the sweet and low you can handle).:icon_wink:Amazing how popular that drink is! And no need to tip on the amount.

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[CWGUY]

Amazing how popular that drink is! And no need to tip on the amount.

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:thumbup: Thinking about starting a "GoFundMe" page for some of people around here! :popcorn:

[Madelaine Amee]

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ChiTown: The food is EXCELLENT, the service is EXCELLENT, the restaurant is clean, the tables are plenty big enough, the prices are EXCELLENT, and we love it. However, if you sit at a table instead of a booth the seats of the chairs are a slab of wood and they are very unforgiving on your rear end! Ask for a booth.

We were there just yesterday and I had a half sandwich and a small cup of tomato bisque soup for $7.45. Coffee pot was extra:icon_wink:

[starflyte1]

I have to order water with meals. Many seniors have sensitive stomachs. I would much prefer to order tea, soda or wine, but simply can not.

So, thank you, but no go fund page necessary!

[TheWarriors]

$2.79 for a pot of coffee sounds like a bargain compared to those getting taken at Starbucks, haha

[Brenda.ball]

$2.79 for a pot of coffee sounds like a bargain compared to those getting taken at Starbucks, haha


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[DonH57]

Anytime we ate breakfast at first watch the 2 of us had a pot coffee we shared and were only charged the 2.79. We had plenty of coffee.

[retiredguy123]

Anytime we ate breakfast at first watch the 2 of us had a pot coffee we shared and were only charged the 2.79. We had plenty of coffee.
According to First Watch, the $2.79 charge for coffee is per person, not per pot. So, two people cannot share a pot of coffee. But, my issue with the restaurant is not the price, but the fact that they apparently don't want the customer to know the price, so they omit it from the menu. Most other breakfast restaurants, like Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans don't hide their prices.

[Paper1]

I think it is very deceptive and wrong for First Watch to publish and advertise a menu that has all items priced, except the beverages. You can order a breakfast there for a fixed price, but watch out if you want a cup of coffee with your meal. The coffee is $2.79 plus tax and tip. But, you won't find that price on the menu. The menu says you get a pot of coffee, but I don't think you can share it with someone. I don't know of any restaurant in The Villages that charges that much for coffee.

I’m not familiar with First watch but wife and I stopped at Ruby Tuesday in Spanish Springs and had their 2 for $25 special. Of course that does not include beverages. I had a draft beer and wife hand 5 oz white wine. Beer was $5 which is expected but $9 for small white wine was most we have ever paid. I’m familiar with brand and they would have made a handsome profit at $5. But what ever the market can bear is the rule here in Villages, and it apparently can bear a great deal.

[trichard]

Why don’t you just ask?

[DonH57]

According to First Watch, the $2.79 charge for coffee is per person, not per pot. So, two people cannot share a pot of coffee. But, my issue with the restaurant is not the price, but the fact that they apparently don't want the customer to know the price, so they omit it from the menu. Most other breakfast restaurants, like Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans don't hide their prices.

That's odd. For what ever reason we were not charged twice. :shocked: We are there so infrequently.

[starflyte1]

I’m not familiar with First watch but wife and I stopped at Ruby Tuesday in Spanish Springs and had their 2 for $25 special. Of course that does not include beverages. I had a draft beer and wife hand 5 oz white wine. Beer was $5 which is expected but $9 for small white wine was most we have ever paid. I’m familiar with brand and they would have made a handsome profit at $5. But what ever the market can bear is the rule here in Villages, and it apparently can bear a great deal.

Ruby Tuesday may have great coupons, but their bar is, IMHO, quite expensive.

[retiredguy123]

Ruby Tuesday may have great coupons, but their bar is, IMHO, quite expensive.
I remember seeing a sign outside of a Ruby Tuesday once that said "20 entrees for under 10 dollars". Sounded like a good deal for less than 50 cents a meal, but for some reason, they wouldn't honor their sign.

[Chi-Town]

Having breakfast there later this month. Thanks.

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[JP]

Compared to other First Watches I have eaten at, the one up N off of 27 is in serious need of a rehab and the food was just so so. Should upgrade both.

[Madelaine Amee]

Having breakfast there later this month. Thanks.

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Hope you enjoy it, and come back and give us a report!

[Mikeod]

Could it be that all their beverages are listed elsewhere on the menu and all are $2.79? That seems close to the prevailing rate for Coke, Pepsi, iced tea, etc. perhaps the pot of coffee is listed there.

[Trayderjoe]

Could it be that all their beverages are listed elsewhere on the menu and all are $2.79? That seems close to the prevailing rate for Coke, Pepsi, iced tea, etc. perhaps the pot of coffee is listed there.

We eat there periodically, and I can't say one way or the other regarding pricing for beverages on the menu. Having said that, if I didn't see the price listed, I would ask before I ordered. Oh yeah, more importantly, First Watch is our number one place for breakfast. It can be pricey relative to other places, hence our going there periodically, but we would really recommend it. And if you like a little "kick" to your breakfast, and bacon is ok for you to eat, try the "Millionaires bacon". Expensive, yes, but oh my it is really good!

[CFrance]

:22yikes::22yikes::shocked:I wish they would put the price for coffee on the menu but take the calorie count of the dishes off!!!!!!!!!

[graciegirl]

https://www.firstwatch.com/docs/FWR1218_LiveMenu_T_0119_Web.pdf

[Henryk]

I remember seeing a sign outside of a Ruby Tuesday once that said "20 entrees for under 10 dollars". Sounded like a good deal for less than 50 cents a meal, but for some reason, they wouldn't honor their sign.

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[CWGUY]

I remember seeing a sign outside of a Ruby Tuesday once that said "20 entrees for under 10 dollars". Sounded like a good deal for less than 50 cents a meal, but for some reason, they wouldn't honor their sign.

I heard a story about a Villager that went up to Big Al's Barbershop with 6 $1.00 coupons and wanted the $6.00 haircut. :1rotfl: True story.

[stan the man]

Remember the battle cry "if it's free it's for me"

[N44125]

Just looked at the link to the menu. Prices listed for everything EXCEPT beverages. Interesting....

[justjim]

Its no big secret that restaurants make profit off “drinks”. Alcohol especially. Best and cheapest coffee in town is McDonalds. OP, we haven’t tried First Warch. On our watch list...

[New Englander]

Its no big secret that restaurants make profit off “drinks”. Alcohol especially. Best and cheapest coffee in town is McDonalds. OP, we haven’t tried First Warch. On our watch list...

Marathon, WaWa, & Circle K gas stations are good places to grab a cup of coffee as well.