Is First Watch Café fraud?

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The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “First Watch Café” and What To Do About It (firstwatch.com)

Bella Khan, Subscription Cancellation Expert

Published January 31, 2026

Last updated January 31, 2026

1 min read

What is "First Watch Café"?

First Watch is a breakfast and brunch restaurant that serves fresh, made-to-order meals all day. They focus on using quality ingredients for a variety of delicious dishes and also offer an option for subscription services, making it easy for loyal customers to enjoy regular meals. If you see a charge from them, it's likely for a recurring order or membership that you signed up for to enjoy their tasty food more often.

First Watch Café: The name of the restaurant where you made your purchase.
Transaction Type: This indicates that the purchase was made for food or beverage at a café.
Payment Method: Specifies how you paid, such as with a credit card or debit card.
Location: This shows the specific restaurant or branch where you made the transaction, helping you remember where you dined.
Transaction Amount: The total amount you spent during your visit at the café.
Date and Time: This tells you when the purchase took place, which is useful for tracking your spending.
Masked Card Number: Part of your card number is hidden for security reasons, but it helps show which card was used.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

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Why do people get charges like this from First Watch?

Subscription Charges: Some customers may inadvertently sign up for a subscription service linked to First Watch, leading to recurring charges.
Gift Card Purchases: Users might purchase gift cards, which could show as charges on their accounts.
Online Orders: Charges can arise from placing online orders for food or merchandise through the First Watch website.
Delivery Fees: If using delivery services partnered with First Watch, customers may incur delivery and service fees.
Cancellation Fees: Customers might be charged for failing to cancel a reservation in a timely manner.
Merchandise Sales: Purchasing branded merchandise from First Watch could also lead to charges.
Loyalty Program Fees: Some customers have reported charges linked to loyalty or rewards program fees.
Account Errors: Occasionally, customers may notice unauthorized charges due to account errors or information theft.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

If you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the firstwatch.com via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the firstwatch.com refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with firstwatch.com, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

First Watch Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with First Watch's support team.

Phone

(513) 605-4000

guestservice@firstwatch.com

Site

https://www.firstwatch.com/contact/

Disclaimer

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The information we provide is based on publicly available sources and user reports and may contain inaccuracies or become outdated over time. Our guides are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as official company instructions or legal advice.

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What other ways do charges from First Watch show up?

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