Downtown Tampa’s new First Watch 4,000-square-foot location at 400 N Tampa St., one block south of its original spot, is set to open on Monday, Dec. 23, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
The previous location was on the first floor of the Dohring building, which was demolished in early 2023. Kolter Urban, the new owners paid over $11 million for the parcel where they have started construction of the Tampa One condo tower.
As previously reported, the breakfast chain is known for their rotating menu and healthy meal options including sandwiches, omelets, pancakes and their famous “million dollar bacon.” The menu also includes vegan and gluten-free options. The franchise, based in Bradenton, has just under three dozen in the greater Tampa Bay Area and 535 locations throughout the country.
The new store will open as all others, seven days a week, from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., according to the chain’s website.
VIP registration for the pre-opening event in the downtown Tampa location is available via firstwatch.com.Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.
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This article appears in Dec 5-11, 2024.