On their website, First Watch says the following about their vegan options. (The chain has more than 500 locations in 29 states.)
Please refer to the list below for some options we offer by way of modification. Always ask to speak to a manager and remind the server you would like them to note vegan on the check when ordering. They can make a note and proceed with your check with caution.
- Our potatoes are a hit with our vegan friends
- Dressed Greens
- Fruit
- Black Beans
- Kale Tonic Fresh Juice- Kale, Fuji apple, cucumber, and lemon
- Black Cold Brew
- Our multigrain* is vegan except for honey if you’re comfortable with that. Eliminate it where needed if you don’t consume honey
- We have two dressings in the vegan category – Lemon Balsamic and Citrus Chipotle Vinaigrette
- Avocado Toast – order no bread and you can enjoy the Avocado Smash on top of tomato slices or dry mixed greens. Order without eggs and you can substitute for a different side, i.e. potatoes, black beans, fruit.
- AM Superfoods Bowl – Order without the multigrain toast* if you prefer no honey.
- Market Skillet Hash – order without eggs and cheese. Seasoned First Watch potatoes, house roasted Cremini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach-
- Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl – Cook with water, order without chicken, cheese or pesto sauce. Protein-packed quinoa, mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house roasted tomatoes.
- Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl- Cook with water, order without eggs, Italian sausage and cheese. Protein -packed quinoa, house roasted Cremini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale and EVOO.
- Veggie Burger- Order without bun and dijonnaise. A seasoned all-natural patty of brown rice, peppadew peppers, onions, carrots and mushrooms- with fresh smashed avocado, organic mixed greens, tomato and red onion.
- Chicken Avocado Chop Salad- Order without chicken, cheese, tortilla chips and toast. Chopped romaine and arugula, avocado, tomatoes, corn, black beans, with Citrus Chipotle dressing.
See https://firstwatch.com/faqs/
For information about other restaurant chains, see https://www.vrg.org/fastfoodinfo.php
For information about vegan and vegetarian restaurants, see https://www.vrg.org/restaurant/index.php