First Watch Vegan Food & Drinks [2023 Menu & Options]

Ordering vegan at First Watch can be easy using this guide! Scroll down to see our top vegan food and drink recommendations, or use the search box below to search the full First Watch menu.

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Also See: First Watch Ingredients To Avoid

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✅ – Vegan when ordered directly off the menu.
⚠ – Not Vegan, but can be customized to be vegan.
🛑 – Not Vegan, cannot be customized to be vegan.

💡 We regularly update these pages to ensure accuracy, however, menus change seasonally and ingredient usage may also change over time. We recommend verifying the ingredients of menu items before ordering if you have strict dietary needs. Our guide is based upon U.S. menu items – international items may vary.

How To Order Vegan Food At First Watch

→ When ordering food from First Watch, avoid options with butter, cheese, cream, eggs, honey, meat and milk. Customization is your friend as some menu items can be modified to meet your vegan diet! See some of our tips below.

→ All Salad options are customizable. Lemon White Balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious dressing to pair with your mix of fruits, greens, and nuts (😍).

⚠ Fried options are cooked in the same oil as menu items that contain non-vegan ingredients. You can decide if these fit your dietary preferences.

Best First Watch Vegan Food Options

Triple Berry Acai Bowl – Fruity option to power up your health!
A.M. Superfoods Bowl – Fruit and peanut butter make a great vegan combination (😉).
Gluten-Free Toast With All-Natural House Preserves – Toast with strawberry preserves. Yummy!
Lemon-Dressed Organic Mixed Greens – Healthy option to satisfy your tangy cravings.

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How To Order Vegan Drinks At First Watch

→ Soft drinks, juices, and teas are great refreshments to accompany your vegan meal.

Best First Watch Vegan Drink Options

Soft Drinks – Bubbly and traditional. Best served ice-cold!
Purple Haze – Sugary, and citrusy option. Try this to experience hints of lavender in your drink!
Cold Brew Coffee – Cool down without feeling drowsy. Perfect anytime of the day.
Kale Tonic Fresh Juice – Cleanse with this easy-to-gulp refreshment.

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Non-Vegan Ingredients And Items To Avoid

Aside from the more obvious items like meat, cheese, milk, and eggs, here are some specific non-vegan items on the First Watch menu that you’ll want to avoid:

Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy – Contains eggs, meat, and milk.
English Muffin – The batter contains butter, and milk!
Tomato Basil Soup – Be aware: contains milk in the soup base.
Belgian Waffle – Contains butter, eggs, and milk.

Vegan First Watch Food Menu

Seasonal

✅ Is Triple Berry Acai Bowl vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Triple Berry Acai Bowl is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

⚠ Are Cauli-Rizo Breakfast Tacos vegan?

No, First Watch’s Cauli-Rizo Breakfast Tacos are not vegan because they contain cheese, cream, eggs, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Chorizo-spiced cauliflower, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, and lime crema.

🛑 Is Chicken Pesto Hash vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chicken Pesto Hash is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Classic Favorites

🛑 Is Tri-Fecta vegan?

No, First Watch’s Tri-Fecta is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is The Traditional vegan?

No, First Watch’s The Traditional is not vegan because it contain eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Healthier Side

✅ Is A.M. Superfoods Bowl vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s A.M. Superfoods Bowl is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

⚠ Is Avocado Toast vegan?

No, First Watch’s Avocado Toast is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: eggs, and margarine. Sprinkle some lemon juice for a zesty delight.

⚠ Is Sunrise Granola Bowl vegan?

No, First Watch’s Sunrise Granola Bowl is not vegan because it contains milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: yogurt. Partner with a modified Avocado Toast (without the eggs, and margarine) as substitute!

⚠ Is Steel-Cut Oatmeal vegan?

No, First Watch’s Steel-Cut Oatmeal is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: milk, and baked muffin. Request a side of seasonal fruit and avocados!

⚠ Is Tri-Athlete vegan?

No, First Watch’s Tri-Athlete is not vegan because it contains eggs. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Egg whites.

⚠ Is Power Wrap vegan?

No, First Watch’s Power Wrap is not vegan because it contains eggs, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Egg whites, and turkey.

🛑 Is Healthy Turkey vegan?

No, First Watch’s Healthy Turkey is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Egg-sclusives

🛑 Is Chikichanga vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chikichanga is not vegan because it contains eggs, cheese, cream, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Elevated Egg Sandwich vegan?

No, First Watch’s Elevated Egg Sandwich is not vegan because it contains eggs, cheese, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos vegan?

No, First Watch’s Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos is not vegan because it contains eggs, cheese, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Are Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy vegan?

No, First Watch’s Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy are not vegan because they contain eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Benedict

🛑 Is Classic Benedict vegan?

No, First Watch’s Classic Benedict is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Florentine Benedict vegan?

No, First Watch’s Florentine Benedict is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is BLT Benedict vegan?

No, First Watch’s BLT Benedict is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Smoked Salmon Benedict vegan?

No, First Watch’s Smoked Salmon Benedict is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, fish, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Hash

🛑 Is Farmhouse Hash vegan?

No, First Watch’s Farmhouse Hash is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Parma Hash vegan?

No, First Watch’s Parma Hash is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Market Hash vegan?

No, First Watch’s Market Hash is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Omelettes & Frittatas

Omelettes

🛑 Is Bacado Omelette vegan?

No, First Watch’s Bacado Omelette is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, cream, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Ham & Gruyere Omelette vegan?

No, First Watch’s Ham & Gruyere Omelette is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Chile Chorizo Omelette vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chile Chorizo Omelette is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Morning Market Veg Omelette vegan?

No, First Watch’s Morning Market Veg Omelette is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Inspired Italian Omelette vegan?

No, First Watch’s Inspired Italian Omelette is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is The Works Omelette vegan?

No, First Watch’s The Works Omelette is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Frittatas

🛑 Is Frittata Rustica vegan?

No, First Watch’s Frittata Rustica is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Smoked Salmon & Roasted Veggie Frittata vegan?

No, First Watch’s Smoked Salmon & Roasted Veggie Frittata is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, fish, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

From The Griddle

Pancakes

🛑 Is Multigrain Pancake vegan?

No, First Watch’s Multigrain Pancake is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Are Lemon Ricotta Pancakes vegan?

No, First Watch’s Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Waffle

🛑 Is Belgian Waffle vegan?

No, First Watch’s Belgian Waffle is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Toasts

🛑 Is French Toast vegan?

No, First Watch’s French Toast is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Floridian French Toast vegan?

No, First Watch’s Floridian French Toast is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Power Bowls

🛑 Is Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl vegan?

No, First Watch’s Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl vegan?

No, First Watch’s Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl is not vegan because it contains cheese, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Salads

⚠ Is Super Food Kale Salad vegan?

No, First Watch’s Super Food Kale Salad is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: chicken, parmesan cheese, and whipped butter. Opt for Lemon White Balsamic vinaigrette to elevate your vegan salad.

⚠ Is Chicken Avocado Chop Salad vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chicken Avocado Chop Salad is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Chicken, Feta cheese, and whipped butter. Opt for Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette to elevate your vegan salad.

⚠ Is Sweet Honey Pecan Salad vegan?

No, First Watch’s Sweet Honey Pecan Salad is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, honey, and meat. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Bacon, chicken, Cheddar Jack cheese, Honey Dijon dressing, and whipped butter. Opt for Lemon White Balsamic vinaigrette to elevate your vegan salad.

⚠ Is Cobb Salad vegan?

No, First Watch’s Cobb Salad is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Bacon, Bleu cheese, hard boiled eggs, Ranch dressing, turkey, and whipped butter. Opt for Lemon White Balsamic vinaigrette to elevate your vegan salad.

Sandwiches, Burgers, & Melts

Sandwiches

⚠ Is Market Veggie vegan?

No, First Watch’s Market Veggie is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Basil pesto, mayonnaise, Mozzarella cheese, and whipped butter. Ask for fresh avocado as substitute. A side of Lemon-Dressed Organic Mixed Greens pairs well with this vegan meal (😍).

🛑 Is Monterey Club vegan?

No, First Watch’s Monterey Club is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is BLTE vegan?

No, First Watch’s BLTE is not vegan because it contains cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Roast Beef & Havarti vegan?

No, First Watch’s Roast Beef & Havarti is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Burgers

⚠ Is Veggie Burger vegan?

No, First Watch’s Veggie Burger is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Brioche bun, Dijonnaise, and whipped butter. Ask for fresh avocado as a substitute. A side of Lemon-Dressed Organic Mixed Greens pairs well with this vegan meal (😍).

🛑 Is Baja Turkey Burger vegan?

No, First Watch’s Baja Turkey Burger is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Melts

🛑 Is Ham & Gruyere Melt vegan?

No, First Watch’s Ham & Gruyere Melt is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Chicken Salad Melt vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chicken Salad Melt is not vegan because it contains butter, cheese, eggs, and meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Kid’s Menu

⚠ Are Steel-Cut Oats Meal vegan?

No, First Watch’s Steel-Cut Oats Meal is not vegan because it contains meat as a side option. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Chicken sausage patty.

🛑 Is Bacon & Egg vegan?

No, First Watch’s Bacon & Egg is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Chocolate Chip Pancake vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chocolate Chip Pancake is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Half Waffle vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chocolate Chip Pancake is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is French Toast vegan?

No, First Watch’s French Toast is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Grilled Cheese vegan?

No, First Watch’s Grilled Cheese is not vegan because it contains butter, eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Sides & Small Plates

✅ Is Fresh, Seasonal Fruit Cup vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Fresh, Seasonal Fruit Cup is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Are Lemon-Dressed Organic Mixed Greens vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Lemon-Dressed Organic Mixed Greens are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Gluten-Free Toast With All-Natural House Preserves vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Gluten-Free Toast With All-Natural House Preserves is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

⚠ Are Fresh, Seasoned Potatoes vegan?

First Watch’s Fresh, Seasoned Potatoes may not be considered vegan because they are cooked in the same oil as menu items that contain non-vegan ingredients. You can decide if this fits your dietary preferences.

⚠ Are Bob’s Red Mill Buttered Grits vegan?

No, First Watch’s Bob’s Red Mill Buttered Grits are not vegan because they contain butter. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Whipped butter.

⚠ Are Bob’s Red Mill Cheesy Grits vegan?

No, First Watch’s Bob’s Red Mill Cheesy Grits are not vegan because they contain cheese. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Cheddar Jack cheese.

⚠ Is Whole Grain Artisan Toast With All-Natural House Preserves & Whipped Butter vegan?

No, First Watch’s Whole Grain Artisan With All-Natural House Preserves & Whipped Butter is not vegan because it contains butter. You can customize this to be vegan by ordering without: Whipped butter.

🛑 Are Biscuit & Turkey Sausage Gravy vegan?

No, First Watch’s Biscuit & Turkey Sausage Gravy are not vegan because they contain meat, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is English Muffin vegan?

No, First Watch’s English Muffin is not vegan because it contains butter, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Blueberry Muffin vegan?

No, First Watch’s Blueberry Muffin is not vegan because it contains eggs, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Hardwood Smoked Bacon vegan?

No, First Watch’s Hardwood Smoked Bacon is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Pork Sausage vegan?

No, First Watch’s Pork Sausage is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Turkey Sausage vegan?

No, First Watch’s Turkey Sausage is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Are Chicken Sausage Patties vegan?

No, First Watch’s Chicken Sausage Patties are not vegan because they contain meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Smoked Ham vegan?

No, First Watch’s Smoked Ham is not vegan because it contains meat. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Tomato Basil Soup vegan?

No, First Watch’s Tomato Basil Soup is not vegan because it contains milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Biscuit With Butter, Honey & Preserves vegan?

No, First Watch’s Biscuit With Butter, Honey & Preserves is not vegan because it contains butter, honey, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Vegan First Watch Drink Menu

Beverages

Soft Drinks

✅ Are Soft Drinks vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Soft Drinks are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

Coffee

✅ Is Project Sunrise Coffee vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Project Sunrise Coffee is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Cold Brew Coffee vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Cold Brew Coffee is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

🛑 Is Iced Coffee vegan?

No, First Watch’s Iced Coffee is not vegan because it contains milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Teas

✅ Are Herbal Teas vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Herbal Teas are vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

Juices

✅ Is 100% Cold Squeezed Orange Juice vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s 100% Cold Squeezed Orange Juice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Grapefruit Juice vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Grapefruit Juice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Apple Juice vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Apple Juice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Cranberry Juice vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Cranberry juice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

Others

✅ Is San Pellegrino vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s San Pellegrino is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

🛑 Is Hot Chocolate vegan?

No, First Watch’s Hot Chocolate is not vegan because it contains cream, and milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

🛑 Is Low-Fat Milk vegan?

No, First Watch’s Low-Fat Milk is not vegan because it is milk. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Brunch Cocktails

⚠ Is Mimosa vegan?

Due to varying wine-making processes, we cannot guarantee that Mimosa can be considered vegan friendly.

⚠ Is Vodka Kale Tonic vegan?

Due to varying vodka-making processes, we cannot guarantee that Vodka Kale Tonic can be considered vegan friendly.

⚠ Is Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk vegan?

Due to varying coconut rum-making processes, we cannot guarantee that Cinnamon Toast Milk Cereal can be considered vegan friendly.

⚠ Is Pomegranate Sunrise vegan?

Due to varying tequila-making processes, we cannot guarantee that Pomegranate Sunrise can be considered vegan friendly.

⚠ Is Morning Glory vegan?

Due to varying vodka-making processes, we cannot guarantee that Morning Glory can be considered vegan friendly.

🛑 Is Million Dollar Bloody Mary vegan?

No, First Watch’s Million Dollar Bloody Mary is not vegan because it contains fish found in the Bloody Mary mix. You cannot customize this to be vegan.

Juice Bar

✅ Is Morning Meditation Fresh Juice vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Morning Meditation Fresh Juice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Kale Tonic Fresh Juice vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Kale Tonic Fresh Juice is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

✅ Is Purple Haze vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Purple Haze is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

Seasonal

✅ Is Tangerine Dream vegan?

Yes, First Watch’s Tangerine Dream is vegan when ordered directly from the menu.

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