I’m a big fan of a First Watch. It’s a nice casual dining breakfast/lunch spot, in the United States, with a few vegan options. From beautiful juices, oatmeal and a superfoods bowl (with coconut milk chia seed pudding) to a Veggie Burger. While it’s not a lot, what they do have makes for a lovely and delicious dining experience.
Here’s everything vegan, and what can be modified, at First Watch:
Vegan Options at First Watch
First Watch Disclaimer:
Note we try to exercise caution and follow certain allergen procedures to prevent cross contact, but our ingredients containing milk, egg, fish, peanut, sesame, tree nut, shellfish, soy, wheat, and other allergens are made in the same kitchen and there is still a risk of cross contact with shared surfaces and equipment.
As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan, cross-contamination can occur. You choose your level of comfort.
We have learned that options may vary by location. For instance, the Veggie Burger appears to not be available at all locations.
Non-Dairy Milk
- Oat milk
Juice Bar
- Morning Meditation … includes orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet.
- Kale Tonic … includes kale, fuji apple, English cucumber and lemon.
- Purple Haze … includes lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender.
The Healthier Side
Order ALL toast with NO butter/margarine. The margarine contains dairy.
- Avocado Toast. Order with NO eggs and NO butter/margarine on the toast … comes with fresh smashed avocado, EVOO, lemon and Maldon salt on a thick cut whole grain artisan toast.
- A.M Superfoods Bowl … comes with coconut milk chia seed pudding, fresh bananas and berries, mixed berry compote, house made granola and whole grain artisan toast with almond butter and Maldson sea salt.
- Steel Cut Oatmeal. Order with NO dairy milk. SUB with a non-dairy milk they have available and SUB artisan toast with almond butter for the muffin or just order the no muffin version … comes with steel cut oats, pecans, bananas, strawberries and brown sugar.
Sandwiches
As an optional side, your veggie burger can come with either lemon-dressed organic mixed greens
- Veggie Burger. Order with NO butter or dijonaisse. SUB the brioche bun with Whole Grain Toast or Sourdough and NO butter … comes with a seasoned all-natural patty of brown rice, Peppadew peppers, onions, carrots and mushrooms; topped with avocado, organic mixed greens, onions and tomato. Served with lemon-dressed organic mixed greens.
Sides
- Fresh, Seasoned Potatoes (optional: add onions)
- Black Beans
- Whole Grain Toast. Order with NO butter. It is optional to ask for almond butter.
- Sourdough bread
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- Grits. Order with NO butter.
- Lemon-Dressed Greens
Soup
- Market Vegetable Soup
- Crackers
First Watch Vegan FAQ
Is First Watch’s Tomato Soup vegan-friendly?
No. First Watch’s tomato soup contains dairy.
Does First Watch offer a vegan-friendly muffin?
No. Their current selection (banana nut, blueberry, carrot pecan and chocolate) all contain dairy and egg, according to the First Watch allergen guide.
More Links & Info
- If you’d like to check out First Watch’s full menu, head over to First Watch’s Official Menu page.
- Information is pulled from First Watch’s Allergen Menu as well as communication with the restaurant.
- Not quite what you’re looking for? We have created Vegan Guides
for many popular chain restaurants, including locations like Denny’s and IHOP. - Disclaimer: We do everything possible at VeggL to make sure all our Vegan Guides are as up-to-date as possible, but sometimes menus and menu items can change. VeggL is not responsible for incorrect or outdated information. Always check with your location and server to confirm items are vegan when ordering. If you notice something that needs to be corrected – please let us know!
