First Watch

4 ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

2103 Polaris Pkwy.
Columbus, OH 43240

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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If you have celiac disease do you not eat at this restaurant. They offer gluten free toast but after watching the toaster today while they were making my food they do not use a dedicated toaster for the gluten-free. There is a huge amount of contamination because the gluten-free toast is ran through same toaster at the same time with regular Bread on top of and to the side of the gluten-free bread. I did Talk to the waiter about how this was being prepared and she said she is voice this herself but does not see any change from management on this problem.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Their idea of a gf menu is a list of all the food you couldn't have that contains gluten. Staff was not particularly helpful & I question their knowledge. Wouldn't recommend it for anyone who needs to be serious about food allergies.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Food was ok but they no longer have a gf menu. I met a friend there after seeing this restaurant was list here. I walked in and I was told oh we don't have GF menus anymore but we have an allergen menu. They judge their dishes as a whole so only list 3 items (all sides) that are GF because all entries come with English muffins. So you have to use you knowledge when ordering. Probably not the best place.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • None Listed

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Lunch
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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FIrst Watch has a huge selection of GF breakfast entrees.. The server was very knowledgeable and was also GF intolerant, herself.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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This is a chain restaurant and they have an allergy menu online, it is nice because you can see if a dish that you want is gluten free or if just one of the components of the dish has gluten (like toast or tortillas) that you could omit. They have gf bread for toast but the toaster is shared so I avoid it personally.

I’m not big on breakfast food so I get the chicken sausage patties and the potatoes with onions which is all very tasty (I usually double check that it isn’t all cooked on the same grill as pancakes and stuff which they are not) I’m pretty confident you could get an omelette safely if you like that just check with them if you are sensitive. Also the grits/cheesy grits are bobs red mill and GF.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Symptomatic Celiac

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My experience was good, I got an omelette it came with pico de gallo and fruit. You could also get home fries Wich they offered to cook separately so as to not contaminate them with gluten. It also came with gluten free toast Wich was okay especially with added jam and butter. Overall pretty good place to eat if you have a gluten sensitivity or allergy especially in Florida where the options are usually limited.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Celiac

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The French toast is not celiac safe. They have gluten free bread, but dip it into the same batter as gluten toast.

Celiac

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My son has celiac. The waitress was knowledgeable and careful. His meal cam out flagged. He had delicious avocado toast!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Overall Rating

Review


They do not have GF pancakes. Not sure why a review says that. Only French toast.

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