First Watch Allergen Menu and Ingredients

First Watch allergen menu

The First Watch allergen menu tracks twelve declared allergens across 165 dishes in 23 menu sections, from griddled hash to spiked juice bar pours. Milk, soy and gluten turn up on more rows than any other allergen, mostly from batters, biscuits and buttery sauces. Reading the section tables below is the fastest way to check one specific breakfast plate or lunch sandwich.

Every row below comes straight from First Watch’s own published allergen guide, the same document servers use inside the restaurant, rather than a third-party estimate. None of these rows carry a size or a price. Each row reflects the source exactly, and none of them substitute for reading a label on a to-go container. A blank entry reads as None declared below, never as proof a dish is free of anything.

The short answer

The First Watch allergen menu covers 165 dishes across 23 sections, straight from the chain’s own published allergen guide. Each row states only what that item’s own grid entry declares. No figure here is inferred from an ingredient list, a dish’s name or a substitution. Three dishes appear under two different menus, and their allergens match in both listings.

At a glance

23

Menu sections covered

165

Dishes checked

12

Allergens tracked

67

Dishes with no milk listed

79

Dishes with no gluten listed

49

Dishes with no declaration at all

First Watch Allergen Menu Item by Item

Every row on the First Watch allergen menu keeps the exact wording the chain’s own guide uses for that dish. Twelve distinct allergens appear across the full grid, led by milk, soy and gluten from batters, biscuits and buttery sauces. First Watch keeps its prices on a separate page rather than mixing them into this grid.

2026 Fall Seasonal LTO Menu Allergens at First Watch

The 2026 Fall Seasonal LTO Menu lists egg, milk and soy on 4 of its 5 dishes, with Blazing Dragon the only one carrying no declaration.

ItemContains
Blazing DragonNone declared
Pumpkin Spice DonutsEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
The Godfather Breakfast BowlEgg, Milk, Soy, Mustard
Maple Bacon Croissant SandwichEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Pumpkin Pancake BreakfastEgg, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten

2026 Sun on the Run Menu Allergens at First Watch

Every dish on the 2026 Sun on the Run Menu declares egg, milk and soy, all six grab-and-go sandwiches sharing the same base allergens.

ItemContains
The BangerEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
The Early BirdEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
The Main CharacterEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
The Pesto SunriseEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
The SmokeshowEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten, Mustard
The Spicy CowboyEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten, Mustard

2026 Group Ordering Menu Allergens at First Watch

Wheat and gluten turn up on 4 of the 9 2026 Group Ordering Menu trays, mostly the muffin and granola options, and five trays carry no declaration.

ItemContains
Coffee ToteNone declared
Iced Tea ToteNone declared
OJ GallonNone declared
Bowl of Fruit for Four (Fresh Seasonal Fruit)None declared
Sweet Iced Tea ToteNone declared
A.M. Superfoods Bowl w/ Toast for FourTree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Blueberry Muffins for FourEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Continental Breakfast for EightEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Sunrise Granola Bowl w/Muffins for FourEgg, Milk, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten

The Classics Allergens at First Watch

On the First Watch allergen menu, soy leads The Classics at 10 of its 20 items. Egg and milk follow at seven apiece, and eight plain meats carry no declaration.

ItemContains
Traditional: Cage-Free Whole EggsEgg, Milk, Soy
Traditional: Cage-Free Egg WhitesEgg, Soy
Traditional: BaconNone declared
Traditional: Chicken SausageNone declared
Traditional: Smoked HamCelery
Traditional: Pork SausageNone declared
Traditional: Turkey SausageSoy, Mustard
Traditional: Seasoned PotatoesNone declared
Traditional: Whole Grain Toast w/PreservesMilk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Tri-fecta: Plain Multigrain PancakeEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Tri-fecta: Belgian WaffleEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Tri-fecta: BaconNone declared
Tri-fecta: Chicken SausageNone declared
Tri-fecta: Pork SausageNone declared
Tri-fecta: Turkey SausageSoy, Mustard
Tri-fecta: Cage-Free Whole EggsEgg, Milk, Soy
Tri-fecta: Cage-Free Egg WhitesEgg, Soy
Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy w/EggsEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Million Dollar BaconNone declared
Million Dollar PotatoesMilk

The Hits Allergens at First Watch

All four dishes on The Hits declare egg, milk and soy, from the Chickichanga to the Elevated Egg Sandwich.

ItemContains
ChickichangaEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Barbacoa Breakfast TacosEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Farmstand Breakfast TacosEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Elevated Egg SandwichEgg, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard

The Sweet Side Allergens at First Watch

Gluten shows up on 11 of the 13 items in The Sweet Side. Egg and milk follow close behind at ten apiece, and only the syrups carry none. A side of pancakes from this list becomes the base for an off-menu pancake build.

ItemContains
Plain Multigrain PancakesEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Banana Crunch PancakesEgg, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Carrot Cake & Pecan PancakesEgg, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Chocolate Chip PancakesEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Blueberry PancakesEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Lemon Ricotta PancakesEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Belgian WaffleEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Strawberry Tres Leches French ToastEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Floridian French ToastEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
French ToastEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Regular SyrupNone declared
Maple SyrupNone declared
Sugar-Free SyrupGluten

Hashes Allergens at First Watch

Both First Watch Hashes declare egg, milk and soy, tied to the same skillet base under different toppings.

ItemContains
Farmhouse Skillet HashEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Market Skillet HashEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten

Bowls Allergens at First Watch

Every Bowl on this list declares egg, milk and soy, the shared base under the Power Breakfast, Pesto Chicken and Barbacoa builds.

ItemContains
Power Breakfast Quinoa BowlEgg, Milk, Soy, Celery, Mustard
Pesto Chicken Quinoa BowlEgg, Milk, Soy, Celery, Mustard
Barbacoa Chilaquiles Breakfast BowlEgg, Milk, Soy

The Healthier Side Allergens at First Watch

Wheat and gluten appear on all five dishes in The Healthier Side, and egg follows close behind on four of the five.

ItemContains
Avocado ToastEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
A.M. Superfoods BowlTree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Power WrapEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Healthy TurkeyEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Tri-AthleteEgg, Soy, Wheat, Gluten

Omelets Allergens at First Watch

Every First Watch Omelet declares egg, milk and soy, the shared base under the Bacado, Chile Chorizo and Works fillings.

ItemContains
Bacado OmeletEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Chile Chorizo OmeletEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
The Works OmeletEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten, Mustard

Frittatas Allergens at First Watch

Both Frittatas declare egg, milk and soy, and the Smoked Salmon version adds fish on top of that base.

ItemContains
Frittata RusticaEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Smoked Salmon & Roasted Veggie FrittataEgg, Fish, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard

Benedicts Allergens at First Watch

Mustard turns up on all four Benedicts, and egg and milk each follow on three of the four.

ItemContains
Classic BenedictEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten, Mustard
BLT BenedictEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Smoked Salmon BenedictEgg, Fish, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Lemon Dressed Organic Mixed GreensMustard

Share Allergens at First Watch

Share keeps to two dishes: Million Dollar Bacon carries no declaration, while Holey Donuts lists egg, milk, soy, wheat and gluten.

ItemContains
Million Dollar BaconNone declared
Holey DonutsEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten

Juice & Sips Allergens at First Watch

None of the seven Juice & Sips pours carries a declared allergen, from Kale Tonic to the Passion Fruit Mint Sparkler.

ItemContains
Morning MeditationNone declared
Kale TonicNone declared
Purple HazeNone declared
Immunity BoostNone declared
Berry Lime SparklerNone declared
Blood Orange Citrus SparklerNone declared
Passion Fruit Mint SparklerNone declared

Boozy Allergens at First Watch

Seven of the nine Boozy pours carry no declaration; the Million Dollar Bloody Mary and the Cold Brew “Tini” are the two exceptions.

ItemContains
Blackberry Bramble SangriaNone declared
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal MilkNone declared
Pomegranate MimosaNone declared
Million Dollar Bloody MaryFish, Soy, Celery
Spiked Lavendar LemonadeNone declared
MimosaNone declared
Pomegranate SunriseNone declared
Cold Brew “Tini”Milk, Soy
Lavendar Lemon MimosaNone declared

Iced Coffee Allergens at First Watch

Milk appears on all three Iced Coffee drinks, and soy follows on two of them.

ItemContains
Iced CoffeeMilk
Mint Mocha Iced CoffeeMilk, Soy
Honey Caramel CrunchMilk, Soy, Tree Nuts

More Drinks Allergens at First Watch

Ten of the 13 More Drinks options carry no declaration; Hot Chocolate, Reduced-Fat Milk and Oat Milk are the three that list milk.

ItemContains
Project Sunrise Coffee – RegularNone declared
Project Sunrise Coffee – DecafNone declared
Cold Brew CoffeeNone declared
Herbal TeaNone declared
Fresh-brewed Iced Tea – UnsweetenedNone declared
Fresh-brewed Iced Tea – SweetenedNone declared
Fresh Iced Tea – Seasonal BlackberryNone declared
Hot ChocolateMilk, Soy
Reduced-Fat MilkMilk
Oat MilkMilk
Coca-Cola Soft DrinksNone declared
100% Orange JuiceNone declared
Grapefruit, Apple, or Cranberry JuiceNone declared

Sandwiches Allergens at First Watch

Mustard turns up on every First Watch sandwich, and egg and milk each follow on seven of the eight.

ItemContains
Monterey Club Sandwich (No Greens or Soup)Egg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Market Veggie (No Greens Or Soup)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Roast Beef & Havarti (No Greens Or Soup)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Ham & Gruyere Melt (No Greens Or Soup)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten, Mustard
BLTE (No Greens or Soup)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Veggie Burger (No Greens Or Soup)Egg, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Baja Turkey Burger (No Greens Or Soup)Egg, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Lemon Dressed GreensMustard

Salads Allergens at First Watch

Every Salad on this list declares milk, soy and wheat, from the Kale & Berry to the Chicken Avocado Chop.

ItemContains
Kale & Berry SaladMilk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Cobb SaladEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Sweet Honey Pecan SaladMilk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Chicken Avocado Chop SaladMilk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard

Soups Allergens at First Watch

Milk, soy and wheat each appear on 5 of the 7 Soups, and the Chicken w/Wild Rice Soup is the only one built without soy or wheat.

ItemContains
Tomato Basil Soup (No Crackers)Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Broccoli Cheddar (No Crackers)Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard
Clam Chowder (No Crackers)Fish, Milk, Shellfish, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Market Vegetable Soup (No Crackers)Soy, Celery, Mustard
Italian Wedding Soup (No Crackers)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Chicken w/Wild Rice Soup (No Crackers)Milk, Celery
Side of CrackersSoy, Wheat, Gluten

Sides Allergens at First Watch

The First Watch allergen menu lists milk on 18 of the 29 Sides, and wheat and gluten each follow on 15, mostly the muffins and biscuit builds.

ItemContains
Million Dollar PotatoesMilk
Plain Grits w/ ButterMilk, Soy
Cheesy GritsMilk
Fresh Seasonal FruitNone declared
Fresh Seasoned PotatoesNone declared
Biscuit & GravyMilk, Soy, Wheat, Celery, Gluten
Biscuit w/Butter, Honey & PreservesMilk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Whole Grain Toast w/Butter & PreservesMilk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
English Muffin w/Butter & PreservesMilk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Gluten-Free Toast w/Preserves (No Butter)None declared
Banana Nut MuffinEgg, Milk, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Blueberry MuffinEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Carrot Pecan MuffinEgg, Milk, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Chocolate Chip MuffinEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Chocolate Chocolate MuffinEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Cinnamon Chip MuffinEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Cinnamon Oatmeal MuffinEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Lemon Coconut Chia MuffinEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Lemon Ricotta MuffinEgg, Milk, Wheat, Gluten
Pumpkin MuffinEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Seal Salt Toffee MuffinEgg, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Hardwood Smoked BaconNone declared
Smoked HamCelery
Pork Sausage LinksNone declared
Chicken Apple Sausage PattiesNone declared
Turkey Sausage LinksSoy, Mustard
Sliced AvocadoNone declared
Roasted OnionsNone declared
Lemon Dressed Organic Mixed GreensMustard

Kids Meal Allergens at First Watch

Every Kids Meal plate declares milk, soy and wheat, from the Bacon & Egg plate to the Half Waffle.

ItemContains
Kid’s Bacon & Egg w/Toast & Fresh FruitEgg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Kid’s Grilled Cheese w/ Fresh FruitMilk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Kid’s Chocolate Chip Pancakes (No Meat)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Kid’s French Toast (No Meat)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
Kid’s Half Waffle (No Meat)Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten

Meat Options Allergens at First Watch

Both Meat Options sides declare wheat and gluten, tied to the granola and oats base under each kids’ bowl.

ItemContains
Kid’s Sunrise Granola Bowl w/ ToastMilk, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten
Kid’s Oats w/ Chicken SausageWheat, Gluten

Dairy-Free Options at First Watch

Milk does not appear in the declared list for 67 of the 165 dishes on the First Watch allergen menu. The Classics carries the largest share, 13 dishes. Most are egg preparations, meats and potatoes ordered without a creamy side.

Sides follows with 11, and More Drinks and Boozy add ten and eight, largely black coffee, juices and spirit-forward pours built without cream or milk. Juice & Sips and the Group Ordering trays each clear six or more, and the remaining sections split the rest in ones and twos.

Ordering Gluten-Free at First Watch

Wheat and gluten are both absent from the declared list on 79 of the 165 dishes on the First Watch allergen menu. The Classics leads with 16 such dishes, mostly plain eggs, meats and seasoned potatoes. Sides follows with 14, and More Drinks and Boozy clear 13 and nine, largely black coffee, juices and spirit pours. Juice & Sips, the Group Ordering trays, Bowls and Iced Coffee round out most of what remains, a handful of rows apiece.

Cross-Contact and Shared Equipment at First Watch

The First Watch allergen menu covers every section the same way, row by row rather than by kitchen station. Every US First Watch location runs one kitchen for the whole menu, from griddled hash to catfish-free brunch plates. Fried sides, gravies and griddle items pass through equipment that other wheat- and soy-heavy dishes have already used that shift. Telling a server about a serious allergy before ordering covers what this allergen menu cannot. No kitchen can guarantee a completely allergen-free plate. Cross contact stays possible everywhere.

First Watch Allergen Menu FAQs

Yes. First Watch’s own allergen grid covers 165 dishes across 23 menu sections, listing what each one declares for milk, soy, gluten and nine other tracked allergens.

Yes. Milk is the most common allergen on the grid, declared on 98 of the 165 rows checked here.

No single dish carries a gluten-free label here; 79 dishes simply do not list wheat or gluten among their declared allergens.

No. The grid states what each dish declares outright, without trace-amount or shared-equipment language attached to individual rows.

Milk, soy and gluten turn up more than any other allergens, mostly from batters, biscuits and buttery sauces across the 23 sections.

Yes. First Watch runs every dish through one kitchen, where a shared toaster and griddle serve every table.

Yes. Telling a server before ordering covers what a printed grid cannot, since kitchen staff can adjust prep and equipment use on request.

About the author

Sophia W. Steadham writes MenuQuill. She is a food blogger and restaurant review expert who has spent years eating her way through American chain menus, from small-town drive-thrus to national roll-outs.