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PRICE RANGE
$9 - $17
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
  • Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
  • Socially distanced dining tables
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
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Updated 06/30/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 06/30/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Stopped here for breakfast right after we landed in Fort Lauderdale. We have 2 gluten intolerant people in our group and it was very nice to be able to order anything we wanted off the menu. The waffles and pancakes were very good. Two others...in our group got an omelette and it was very big and loaded with fresh veggies.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Food was very bland and lacked flavor. Service was slow for a small restaurant. When others came in they immediately got better and more service than my colleague and I did.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Giacomo G, General Manager at Fresh First, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi mandajuliane. Thanks for visiting. Your experience was not brought to my attention. I'm the manager/owner. It would help your friends, family and fellow diners to have been more specific so it doesn't seem like another frivolous review. Almost all our reviews praise the favor....More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

This is a really nice, casual spot for a healthy meal with delicious flavors. The interior is cute and has a wall of inspirational quotes. We had breakfast and really enjoyed. Coffee is legit and served in a press. I loved the sweet potato hash...served as a side with my eggs. If you are looking for regular bacon, this is not your place. Turkey bacon only and happens to be very good. Good stop.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Enjoyed lunch here twice. Great choices from a heathy menu and all gluten free. Our choices included delicious smoothies and juices, a Greek yoghurt with granola, banana and honey, Cinnamon infused pancakes with maple syrup and a wonderful salad. Friendly helpful service Close to the...cruise port, water taxi and hotels and shops on SE 17th St. What a find !!!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed February 20, 2023

Wonderful and tasty food. It was so good, we visited two days in a row. Lots of free and easy parking in the nearby lot.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 27, 2023

Food is not fresh! I had mold on my plate! Management is also very rude, place was unclean. Not recommended.

Date of visit: April 2022
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Giacomo G, General Manager at Fresh First, responded to this reviewResponded February 8, 2023

FYI, plates don't grow mold! Lol. A frivolous review obviously.

Reviewed January 20, 2023

Stopped in for breakfast because of their concept. Nice place and love the wall of sayings. A bit on the pricey side but not too bad. Wife and I had Egg Sandwich and the Guac Toast. Both were a bit bland and we added the...hot sauce, salt and pepper. Egg sandwich waffle bread fell apart which made for some messy eating. The concept and passion of the staff makes it worth the price. Press pot coffee excellent.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 18, 2023

Good food. But you should be prepared to wait. Placed take out order and have to wait about 10mins for server. There should be at least 2 servers when busy hours.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 16, 2023 via mobile

We found a great pre cruise breakfast spot! Lots of healthy fresh options. My Husband had the avocado toast and I had a juice. Well done!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Giacomo G, General Manager at Fresh First, responded to this reviewResponded January 17, 2023

Thanks Stephanie! Always a pleasure to serve you. Jim

Reviewed November 28, 2022

Our server Samantha went above and beyond when providing service to us. She was friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. She's definitely a great asset to your Team.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 27, 2022 via mobile

Excellent to start the day. The breakfast menu is very good. Great service and good coffee. Love the taste of the smoothie selection.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 21, 2022

I am new to the area and was out for a morning stroll when I happened upon this restaurant. I think it is safe to say that I will now be a regular at this place! I had the pancakes with granola on top with...a side of turkey bacon, and I highly recommend to anybody.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 18, 2022

As someone who has celiac disease, I would 10/10 recommend eating here! It was so refreshing being able to walk into a restaurant and eat worry free. The food was amazing, the juices were delicious and the service was perfect!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 27, 2022

Fresh First is exceptional in quality, flavor & nice menu selection. Out absolute favorite! Great service every time!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 28, 2022 via mobile

I was looking for a healthy lunch alternative to the greasy fast food joints and stumbled across "Fresh First." I was in the mood for brunch, looked over the menu and "boom" there was my answer.....chicken and waffles! I have has some great Chicken n...waffles in my day, however, this has to be on the top of my list! If you are looking for waffles in your regular, sweet syrup, forget about it! This has a thick, juicy chicken patty on top of a Belgium waffle, tomatoes, drenched in a spicy hollandaise sauce, topped with an egg! It comes with homemade coleslaw. My wife had a classic BLT with turkey bacon and the substitute for regular bacon.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Fresh First does not offer alcohol, only juices and smoothies.
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Fresh First is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5