First Watch

They offer gluten free options but they do not seem to have any process to handle the gluten free request once the order is sent to the kitchen. My omelette arrived with wheat toast on the plate even after I stated no toast since they use a shared toaster for their gluten free toast. I had to wait for a replacement meal while my family ate. I hope First Watch management is able to implement some basic processes to better handle gluten free orders.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers outdoor seating

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.

The menu has Udis gluten free toast, however they share a toaster.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Tasted amazing! They had excellent GF bread options that actually tasted good!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

There was not a gf menu. They have Udi’s gf bread and quinoa. Poor choices overall.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options

I thought it was a local place with a similar name. It’s some kind of chain - essentially, a Cracker Barrel at double the price. Food is OK, but it worth eating again, and not safe enough to really risk.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Went there twice it was so good. The power bowls are awesome. Had a great experience with the wait staff both days. They made sure to note my celiac disease. Probably make at least one more stop before I head home.

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good with other allergies

No GF baked items, but food was excellent and service was great.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

I have celiac disease and eat here weekly. I feel they generally handle it well here and the staff has enough training. I don't do the gluten free toast or bread because they don't have a dedicated gluten free toaster; they can put it on the griddle but I just prefer to not have it. I love the omelets and skillet hash bowls. There are also gluten free quinoa bowls. Look at the allergen guide. The maple syrup is not gluten free, nor is the chorizo.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They offer gluten free toast but it is toasted in the same toaster as regular toast, so not celiac safe. The only options they recommended as safe were the quinoa bowls and the chia seed pudding. I had the pudding which was fine, but without the granola and toast it was not very filling. I was also disappointed with the presentation, as they left the stems on some blueberries and the end on a banana. Plus they had the toast on the plate anyway.

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

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers outdoor seating

Several options available (at least for breakfast). Server was very knowledgeable. They even have GF toast!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I always get the eggs and turkey sausage and potatoes anytime I go. I tell them I have a gluten allergy and I’ve never been sick after eating here. ** gluten free toast is toasted in the same toaster as regular toast. So don’t get the toast!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Good

Lots of great GF options and staff was very welcoming and understanding of all allergies. Highly recommend!

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

I was able to swap out my toast for udis multi grain bread at no additional charge. I had ordered an omelet with meat and cheese, breakfast potatoes and toast. It was so good. So fresh.

After speaking with the manager I was more confident in this establishment. They took the time to clarify if I had an intolerance vs allergy vs celiac and made sure to provide me with all the knowledge they had.

Food was excellent! Make sure to clarify with staff. They put flour in their cheese to help keep it from sticking so any cheese is not GF, however, they were more than willing to accommodate this and omit the cheese for extra veggies!

Super cute breakfast place! I can’t wait to go back. Just make sure to clarify with the waiter, manager and chefs before eating anything. They made a small mistake on my order and promptly fixed it- no hassle at all!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most

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

— Excellent

When you ask about a gluten-free menu, you are given a large laminated allergen guide from which you choose your meal. The gf column tells you which items are gluten free. There aren't many, but there are some egg dishes and Udi bread, not one of the better tasting or textured breads for the gf diet. It would be nice to have more selections, but what they offer are good.

Menu lists allergen information if requested. Ordered food online for pickup and specifically made a note of gluten allergy and to not include any bread in order. Received piece of bread on top of egg order.

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

— Not very

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?

— Poor

The server was very nice and went back to the kitchen to ask any questions he didn’t know the answer to

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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

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?

— Excellent

Staff and server were great and very knowledgeable. Our server went out of her way to make sure my son felt comfortable!

Food tasted great!

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Very celiac friendly with LOTS of options. I haven't had a club sandwich in a long time and it was really good!

I mentioned a gluten and dairy intolerance to the maitre d. She told the server. He brought out dairy free creamer, suggested gluten free toast, and asked if the toaster needed to be cleaned out before mine got toasted.

Very allergen friendly!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Excellent

First watch is my favorite breakfast place since becoming Celiac. This location is knowledgeable and the food is always good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Great meal. I would come here again. Had the classic breakfast. Substituted UDI’s toast. Ham was excellent.

Lots of gluten free options, however they do have a note on their menu that cross contamination is a possibility, so if you are severe celiac this is not the place for you, but as a person with moderate gluten intolerance I did just fine

Has GF items marked in the menu. Powerhouse quinoa bowls are gluten free! Just not many choices :)

Very limited gf menu and the risk for c.c is very high. They have gf bread but it toasted in a toaster with all bread products.

The staff was very knowledgeable. The food is farm to table. Everything is fresh, never reheated...they don’t even have microwaves or warmers.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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 :(

Celiac friendly?

No

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!

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?

Yes

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?

No

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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.

Celiac friendly?

No

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

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?

No

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?

Yes

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

Celiac friendly?

No

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

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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

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?

No

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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?

No

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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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.

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