First Watch

I've been to this location twice. My first experience was good and I felt they took proper care with my food and I was not sick. They do offer gluten free bread and other items but are obviously not a fully gluten free kitchen. My first experience was good... my second experience was a bit confidence breaking. I ordered my omlette gluten free with no bread. I could have ordered gluten free bread but decided I would prefer fresh fruit. The waitress said they could accommodate that request and assured me that the omlette I chose was gluten free. When the breakfast came, brought by a different waitress, my plate had toast on it. I sent it back and then a minute or two later our waitress comes back with the same plate with fruit minus the toast. I said again I couldn't eat it because toast was on the plate. She takes it back and a couple mins later, after losing my confidence I told her to just box up the original plate because I will just take it home to my son who is not gluten free. They didn't need to remake it...the food ended up coming back packaged after everyone was done eating. The waitress apologized and assured me it was remade but at that point I just didn't eat... it was quite concerning to me that this happened. The million dollar bacon was delicious as is the coffee but I didn't eat anything else. So maybe we just got an unknowledgable waitress but I didn't feel safe eating anymore. It was quite a difference between our first and second visit so I am splitting my stars 50/50...

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 for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We had a lovely lunch this afternoon. Deborah was absolutely wonderful and extremely accommodating to my various allergies. She went above and beyond to make sure my food was safe. They have good procedures against cross contamination. It was also delicious and very affordable.

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

I usually get the chicken quinoa power bowl here. I have not gotten sick and I always tell the server that I have a gluten allergy. I have heard that they do use shared equipment when toasting the gluten free bread so if you’re sensitive I’d stick with the bowls.

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

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

— Somewhat

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 love first watch! They are definitely branching out and now have a GF menu. If you are going to go to this location - ask for Rebekah! She is the best and is so careful! The management is aware of celiac and has taught their staff well overall. I do stick to quinoa power bowls due to my issues with rice flour, but for a standard celiac, the options here are great and the taste is next level!

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

My wife is celiac. We have eaten there a dozen times without problems. She would be sick before we get to the car if contaminated. Thought I should write this review.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions