First Watch

Celiac friendly?

No

Always get sick from eating here. Plus the servers are always extremely rude.

Celiac friendly?

No

So little food on their menu for gluten free needs. If you want you’re wanting more then eggs! And waitresses are rude and tend to give you an attitude if you discuss gluten free options.

Celiac friendly?

No

The company that runs first watch will not provide gluten information at the restaurant. You have to look at their website to know what can be made gluten-free. This is a change in corporate policy (not this restaurant location's fault) and is moving backward from where the rest of the world is going.

Not a lot of gf options and the staff aren't very knowledgable; this used to be a favorite place of mine before getting diagnosed but now I am limited to only a couple dishes. It's a nice setting and a great option for a big family meal with lots of different preferences.

Celiac friendly?

No

The food is okay and they offer a lot of gluten free and dairy free options, BUT it’s probably best to ask for a manager before ordering. They have gluten free toast, but it’s toasted with the regular bread. So I asked for no bread at all. Her food came out after mine AND it had a big piece of regular bread right on top of her eggs!!! So they had to go make it again. By the time her food came out, I was done eating. I’ll probably go back, but not with my daughter :(

They offer gluten free bread / toast! Yum! Wish they offered other options but it is a good alternative for those wanting a healthier breakfast!

Staff is knowledgeable about cross contamination and being allergy safe. I had the traditional breakfast with GF potatoes and Udis bread; as for non-toasted as they use the same toaster as normal break. Yummy food and great service!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I am celiac and the waitstaff have always been very helpful and conscientious of my allergy. I always forgo bread but if you do, make sure they are not using a common toaster. I know that happens at some places. Always had a safe breakfast here.

Celiac friendly?

No

I got an item that did not contain gluten, let my waitress know I had Celiac Disease, and still had a horrible reaction from the food when I got home.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have gluten free options. I personally do not have Celiac, but it appears that they are doing a good job.

Celiac friendly?

No

I used to visit this location all the time but then they removed their gluten-free toaster. Not a deal breaker but was a bit of a red flag in my mind. The last time I visited I told the waiter I was Celiac and that my meal (a naturally gluten-free dish) needed to be gluten-free and I didn’t want any bread. My meal was brought out with regular ciabatta bread on the plate. I sent this back (stressed again that even crumbs can make me sick) and 5 minutes later the same dish came back, only now minus the bread. At this point I don’t feel safe eating anything there and can not recommend it to other Celiacs.

Always have a good experience here! Wish there were more items available.

Celiac friendly?

No

Avoid!! They don’t understand gluten free and asked if I wanted my gf bread toasted on shared equipment. I said no. When I got my order, they put cross contaminated toasted bread on the meal. Hubs is sick. I don’t think they cooked it on a separate surface either.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Not a lot of gluten free options. But the staff is very knowledgeable. Twice I have had the traditional breakfast platter with the Udis gluten free bread. They informed me they do not have a dedicated toaster, and since I’m celiac they recommended just having the bread untoasted. They brought my food out separately from the others at my table and insured me they washed their hands before handling my food. Will go back again!

Celiac friendly?

No

Went in for brunch hostess said they have very little gf. I said an omelette? She said no so we left.

Fresh beautiful dishes . Highly recommend. No gluten free menu but easy to find dishes without. Udis Gluten free bread available.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Good breakfast. Told the waitress I had celiac. My order came out first for “omelet for the person with the allergy” which made me laugh. Did not get sick but I tend to order naturally gluten free things that have minor risk of CC.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very cozy setting and friendly, knowledgeable staff. I have Celiac and was so pleased to see how's many gluten free options/accommodations they have! Oh... and the food was delicious!

They had udis gluten free bread as an option to go with omelets! And other gluten free options also. Very good.

Celiac friendly?

No

I have been twice. Upon arrival they warn you that they have gluten flying around and that they have a few options but don't accomodate though their menu suggests otherwise. -First time I spoke with a chef and ordered a GF salad with no feta/no corn (because I am nursing and baby can't have dairy or corn). It was good but the bottom of my salad, under everything else was a handful of corn. They apologized profusely and gave me a $20 GC and remade my salad. -Second time I ordered breakfast with gluten free bread(not toasted bc no dedicated toaster). My breakfast was served with regular gluten sourdough toast on my plate and a side plate with a piece of cold gf bread. I asked the server about it and she reached over and snatched the gluten toast off my plate. I will not be returning.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free labeled options on menu. The Power Bowls are all gluten free

Celiac friendly?

No

The waitress was empathetic to me explaining my need for GF and sent back my meal that came out with non-GF toast. However, still got violently ill. Not going back to this location.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff knowledgeable about celiac and gf. Asked about GF toast (offered without upcharge!) and they told me toasted in own pan, under warmer. We ordered hot choc and server came back to show us hot choc packet had “may contain wheat” and wasn’t safe. Offered choc milk instead. Food also delicious. Strong rec. from mom of 2 celiacs.

GF toast was so friggin’ good. Can’t wait to go back and try more.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They can make any dish gluten free, Love the staff and food. Delicious!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Have eaten this several times here and comes gluten free every time on Nima. Nice place for gluten free brunch. Nima tested. I get quinoa protein bowl and house potatoes.

Need to tell your server you have celiac. They have gluten free bread available but no dedicated toaster so you can’t get toast. Their omelettes are safe with some adjustments - I was told the salsa was not safe for my bacado omelette. None of the salad dressings are safe. Very limited options but it is possible to get something safe as long as you communicate with your server and they communicate with the kitchen.

Celiac friendly?

No

Excellent for folks who are gluten sensitive - but they are gluten friendly, not celiac friendly. Bread goes through the same toaster as regular bread. Waitress was great about letting me know.

Celiac friendly?

No

As soon as I said I have Celiac, my server told me I could have absolutely nothing on the menu. It was a really frustrating experience. I ate fruit and drank coffee.

First time here so I will see how I feel later but was told they can pretty much make anything gluten free by subbing GF bread. There is not a dedicated menu which is disappointing and food is not prepared in a separate area but there are many options for breakfast, lunch, and brunch that can be made gluten free. Good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I've had numerous meals at FW without issue, I do ask that the GF bread be toasted in a clean, dry pan. I also did have a staff member tell me they could do french toast GF, that is not the case since they use the same custard & griddle for all french toast. They have great GF bread, I usually get a farmhouse skillet hash with runny eggs & it is a ton of food. I know that I am going to be safe eating here because the kitchen knows what it is doing.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have celiac and couldn't have felt safer eating here. Our waitress Ariel, was very knowledgeable about celiac and other allergies as well. She was an awesome waitress and we will ask for her next time we go. The manager Josh was very knowledgeable as well and came to our table to go over the menu and what to stay away from that had gluten. Great breakfast place!!

Stood right in front of three girls who worked there, wasn’t acknowledged or told that they would be with us in just a moment. Food might be great, but who cares if you’re not given any service at all.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They offer Udi’s GF bread you can sub on any of their sandwiches. They have salads, soups and some breakfast dishes marked gluten free on their menu. You do need to specify that it is an allergy.

Knowledgeable staff. Gf menu that is hard to read. All allergens are listed all together. Plan on extra time to figure it out. Do not get the gluten free toast. At this time and location they toast it in the same toaster as regular bread. I get eggs and bacon. Oatmeal is not certified gluten-free.

a good chain restaurant. we've eaten at them in several states. staff is almost always knowledgeable and management always has been. some gf options address on menu abs others available if yout ask. breakfast meats are gf. omelets are safe and they now have gf toast instead of corn tortillas.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They just opened and are still getting their “flow” worked out, so service was generally pretty slow. I had a delicious turkey burger and was comfortable with the server’s knowledge and follow through

We walked out after 10 minutes because no one bothered to take our order. Only GF items on the menu were the power bowls.

Very reliable. Excellent food, Udi's gluten free bread available.

Been to First Watch on the East Coast, and they were very GF aware. The Troy location, not so much. Ate here once, asked for a GF menu l, and was told to check their website. Not overly confident on the cross contamination procedures as well. I ordered a salad I had had on the East Coast, with the modifications from the last visit. But, I won't be returning too soon.

Celiac friendly?

No

Other than eggs or fruit, they only had one breakfast item that was gluten free. I couldn’t even have the gluten free toast because they admitted to using the same toaster. So what’s the point??!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I had a vegetarian potato hash with fried eggs and a piece of gluten free toast. It was really good! Sadly they didn’t have a separate toaster but they put it on a dedicated gluten free grill. I’d definitely eat here again!

Celiac friendly?

No

The entire kitchen is covered in bread crumbs. Icky and not safe

didn’t try the gf toast, only had eggs, hash brown potatoes and bacon. everything was tasty and I didn’t get sick.

Celiac friendly?

No

Be cautious if you have Celiac Disease! While they do serve Udis gluten free bread, they use the same tongs and toaster as the regular bread. I didn't find this out until my 3rd time dining there, even though I mentioned that I have Celiac every time! Other than that, their food is pretty good. Their bowls and omlettes can be made gluten free and are very tasty!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is a fantastic place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! Their staff was very knowledgeable. They assured me that they change gloves and cooked my food in a clean skillet. I had an omelette with greens and a piece of GF bread. They did not toast the bread because they don’t have a way to guarantee that it is safe. I had a very pleasant experience and I will be back. They do have a disclaimer on their menu but I felt safe and did not have a reaction.

Staff was great and knowledgeable! Very delish and didn’t get sick!!

First time at this newly opened breakfast place. Was a little hesitant to try it since there wasn’t any reviews on it. Glad I tried it! Yum! And I did not get sick! I had the chorizo omelette and it was delicious. I did not get the GF bread, for fear that they would use the same toaster as regular bread. Will definitely be back 😍

Left without eating, very disappointed in the lack of knowledge in staff- including a manager, waiter, and the kitchen staff. Their allergen menu is extensive, but I still got conflicting answers on what was and wasn’t safe for me to eat. I left due to the uncertainty of all of this- fearing I would get sick. Sad because it all looked delicious. They definitely need some education and to make sure they are delivering safe food.

This place offers an Allergen Menu! You just have to ask. It was a wonderful atmosphere! Very friendly! (I have a Wheat allergy only )

Celiac friendly?

No

The food was delicious but I got the Udi's toast and assumed they used a dedicated toaster. I definitely should have asked. I've since found out they do not. I've been sick for days. It says online you can ask them to toast your bread on tin foil on the grill. They need to educate their wait staff better.

They have gf bread but toast it in the same toaster as the regular bread

Celiac friendly?

No

Ordered the Cobb salad with a side of gf toast. Specified about having celiac and asked if they could not use the same toaster as normal bread and was assured it would be okay. Waited an hour for the food and put it in the Nima and gluten was found. Waited additionally for the new food. Very slow service and lack of knowledge on food safety. Don’t come here if you are sensitive.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The waitress brought us an allergen list and was knowledgeable about food allergies. The kitchen changed gloves prior to making my daughter’s meal and it was brought out separately. She ordered pretty basic with egg whites, bacon, orange juice, and a fruit bowl but it was still nice for my celiac daughter to be able to eat breakfast out without risk of being sick. No illness after eating their food. Would definitely eat there again.