First Watch   

120 Hilltown Village Ctr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-530-1401
www.firstwatch.com

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It may sound like a new action series on Fox, but First Watch is really a national chain of restaurants that focus -- as the hours of this restaurant might indicate -- on breakfast and lunch. Like most national chain breakfast bistros, the interior look is low-key; leaving all responsibility to the food to attract customers. First Watch serves up the classics, from pancakes to Belgian waffles. However, the true signature dish of this place is the omelet, which comes in extraordinary varieties. ''The Works'' includes ham, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, cheese and tomatoes -- seemingly, the only major food group not represented is chocolate. The ''Bacado'' omelet features bacon and avocado, and there are several other omelet selections that display a similarly original sense of culinary composition. The heart-conscious need not fear; First Watch offers egg white-only items. For lunch, there are several different types of grilled chicken-breast sandwiches and a plethora of salads, including a pecan-Dijon mixture. Adding to the appeal of the place is the fact that nothing on the menu is over $7. -- HW