First Watch gluten-free options

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1 Our picks
2 First Watch gluten-free menu
3 Is First Watch gluten-free?
4 FAQs

Our picks

  • Overall: Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl (650 calories, 38g fat, 32g protein)
  • Low calorie: Super Food Kale Salad (460 calories, 17g fat, 29g protein)
  • High protein: Ham & Gruyere Omelet (610 calories, 44g fat, 46g protein)

We did some sleuthing and have the full First Watch gluten-free menu for you.

This daytime cafe serves a nice variety of fresh, made-to-order dishes.

You can make many of these dishes gluten-free by simply substituting gluten-free bread.

We like to get the Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl or a Market Hash for brunch here.

First Watch gluten-free menu

All menu items from the Power Bowls, Omelets, and Frittatas sections can be made gluten-free.

Just substitute the whole grain toast for gluten-free bread, or ask for no bread.

All beverages are also gluten-free.

Classic Favorites

  • The Traditional

The Healthier Side

  • *Avocado Toast
  • *Healthy Turkey
  • *Tri-Athlete

*Ask to substitute the whole grain toast for gluten-free bread.

Egg-sclusives

  • *Farmhouse Hash
  • *Market Hash

*Ask to substitute the whole grain toast for gluten-free bread.

Salads

  • *Super Food Kale Salad
  • *Chicken Avocado Chop Salad
  • *Cobb Salad
  • *Sweet Honey Pecan Salad

*Ask to substitute the ciabatta for gluten-free bread.

Sandwiches

  • *Monterey Club Sandwich
  • *BLTE
  • *BLTE
  • *Baja Turkey Burger
  • *Market Veggie
  • *Roast Beef & Havarti
  • *Ham & Gruyere Melt

*Ask to substitute any of the breads (sourdough, brioche, etc) for gluten-free bread.

Soups

  • Market Vegetable Soup (no crackers)
  • White Bean Chicken Chili (no crackers)

Kids Meals

  • *Kid’s Bacon And Egg with Toast & Fresh Fruit
  • *Kid’s Grilled Cheese with Fresh Fruit

*Ask to substitute any of the breads for gluten-free bread.

Sides

  • Plain Grits with Butter
  • Cheesy Grits
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruit
  • Fresh Seasoned Potatoes
  • Gluten-Free Toast with Preserves
  • Hardwood Smoked Bacon
  • Smoked Ham
  • Pork Sausage Links
  • Savory Chicken Sausage Patties
  • Turkey Sausage Links
  • Lemon Dressed Organic Mixed Greens
  • Million Dollar Bacon

Is First Watch gluten-free?

So is First Watch gluten-free? Our verdict: absolutely, it can be.

Staff tend to be very knowledgeable and all locations have Udi’s gluten-free bread available.

We really like First Watch, and also recommend Rubio’s, Cava, or Café Zupas.

To learn more about your choices when eating at First Watch, here are some helpful links:

FAQs

How did First Watch get its name?

A ‘first watch’ is a nautical term that refers to the very first shift of the day. Most of First Watch’s locations are open 7am – 2:30pm, serving breakfast and lunch, but not dinner.

Does First Watch use pasteurized eggs?

Yes. First Watch uses cage-free, pasteurized eggs in their omelets, hashes, and other dishes.

What kind of syrup does First Watch use?

They serve pure maple syrup sourced from the Vermont countryside.

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