First Watch

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

Even if you get GF bread, it is toasted in a contaminated toaster. The rest of the food was good.

Stopped here in March 2018 and had a great breakfast. They can sub gf bread (at no charge!) on any breakfast or lunch. Seem to have a good handle on server and kitchen training. Would be nice to see gf pancakes or waffles. I had the vegetarian skillet w eggs and my husband had the quinoa bowl (he was not very excited). Neither of us had issues. The home fries are awesome and very fresh.

Great brunch drink options.

First watch has some gluten free items, per a neighbor. I’m just stating my journey so I asked people on the next door app to give me places to post and this is one in Arlington.

I have had so many delicious meals. They are very careful with cross contamination and I have never had any issues. They toast the gf bread in a pan since only one toaster. I have had the Traditional breakfast, Parma skillet hash, ham and gruyere omlette, bacado omlette, the works omlette, power breakfast quinoa bowl, Chickichanga made into an omlette, so no wrap, and Monterey Club on gf bread (amazing) with potatoes as the side. We go here quite a bit since it's safe an filling and delicious!!

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

The staff is knowledgeable about which items are safe and take precautions with preparation. My husband always gets eggs with bacon and potatoes. They have GF toast. He has a what allergy with sensitivity to cross contamination and has never had a reaction.

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

— Very

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

I went there for the first time recently and absolutely loved it! Our server was super busy on a Sunday but still made sure to take the time to explain the gluten free items and even put gloves on when serving my gluten free toast separately. The food was delicious, I will forever dream about the million dollar bacon!

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

— 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I thought a breakfast focused restaurant would have more GF options but no, not here. The bowls have gluten, the toast is CC, and even the omelettes are listed as containing wheat on their (online) menu. If you order strategically and make sure the waiter/waitress knows you have an allergy, you can come away safe.

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

— 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/None

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

— Good