First Watch Menu (2025 Update)
First Watch is a beloved American breakfast and brunch cafe in Fairfax, VA, known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious food offerings. This restaurant caters to various dietary preferences with vegan and vegetarian options available. The menu features classic favorites like the Traditional Breakfast and innovative dishes such as the Avocado Toast and A.M. Superfoods Bowl. The Chickichanga and Eggs Benedict are must-try egg-sclusive dishes that showcase the creativity and flavor combinations at First Watch. Overall, First Watch provides a satisfying dining experience with attentive waiter service, free Wi-Fi, and a welcoming ambiance perfect for groups and families. Don't miss out on the diverse and flavorful menu at First Watch.
Classic Favorites
The Traditional Breakfast
Two fresh cage-free eggs any style with your choice of bacon, smoked ham, savory chicken sausage patties, turkey or pork sausage links. Served with whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves and fresh, seasoned potatoes. Substitute Udis gluten free toast at no additional charge.
Tri-Fecta
Two fresh cage-free eggs any style with either a light and airy Belgian waffle or a multigrain pancake. Plus your choice of bacon, savory chicken sausage patty, turkey or pork sausage link.
Healthy Turkey
Egg white omelet with turkey, house-roasted onions, tomatoes, spinach, feta, whole grain artisan toast and all-natural house preserves.
Avocado Toast
Our thick-cut whole grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, Evoo, lemon and Maldon sea salt. Served with two cage-free basted eggs.
A.M. Superfoods Bowl
Coconut milk chia seed pudding topped with fresh bananas, berries, blackberry preserves and house made granola. Served with whole grain artisan toast topped with almond butter and Maldon sea salt.
Sunrise Granola Bowl
Non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt layered with fresh, seasonal fruit,nuts and our house made granola. Served with a fresh baked muffin of the day.
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Made-to-order topped with house-marinated berries, fresh sliced banana and pecans. Served with low-fat milk, brown sugar and a fresh baked muffin of the day.
Tri-Athlete
Egg white omelet with house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chilies. Served with house made pico de gallo, whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves and fresh fruit.
Power Wrap
Egg whites, turkey, spinach, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms and mozzarella in a sun-dried tomato-basil tortilla. Served with fresh fruit and a side of house made pico de gallo.
The Healthier Side
Egg - Sclusives
Chickichanga
Whipped eggs with spicy, all-natural chicken breast, chorizo, green chilies, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Veracruz sauce and all-natural sour cream. Served with fresh fruit and fresh and seasoned potatoes.
Eggs Benedict
Two poached cage-free eggs atop toasted ciabatta piled high with your choice of combinations below and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens. (Fresh, seasoned potatoes available upon request.)
The Elevated Egg Sandwich
A fresh, over-easy cage-free egg with bacon, Gruyere cheese, fresh smashed avocado, mayo and lemon dressed arugula on a brioche bun. Served with fresh, seasoned potatoes.
Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
Three wheat-corn tortillas with scrambled eggs, Cajun chicken, chorizo, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Topped with fresh avocado and house made pico de gallo. Served with seasoned black beans.
Biscuits and Turkey Sausage Gravy with Eggs
Freshly baked biscuits with savory turkey sausage gravy. Served with two fresh cage-free eggs any style and fresh, seasoned potatoes.
Skillet Hash
Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes. Choose one from below.
Bacado
Bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream and served with a side of house made pico de gallo.
Ham and Gruyere
Smoked ham, Gruyere cheese and fresh herbs.
Chile Chorizo
Chorizo, avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream and served with a side of house made pico de gallo.
Morning Market Veg
House-roasted zucchini, Crimini mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes and kale with Goat cheese and fresh herbs.
Inspired Italian
Italian sausage, house-roasted tomatoes and red peppers with fresh herbs,mozzarella and Parmesan.
The Works Omelets and Frittatas
Ham, bacon, sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream.
Frittata Rustica
A classic Italian-style omelet with kale, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Served with ciabatta toast.
Smoked Salmon and Roasted Vegetable
A classic frittata with wild Alaska smoked sockeye salmon, house-roasted shallots and tomatoes topped with Parmesan cheese, a chive cream drizzle and fresh herbs. Served with ciabatta toast.
Omelets and Frittatas
From the Griddle
Multigrain Pancakes
These beauties are beyond big theyre humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly.
Lemon Rictotta Pancakes
Add fresh, whipped ricotta cheese to our multigrain batter. Served as a mid-stack of two pancakes topped with marinated berries and creamy lemon curd.
Belgian Waffle
Our light and airy waffle with a side of warm, berry compote.
French Toast
Custard-dipped, thick-cut brioche bread topped with whipped butter and powdered cinnamon sugar.
Floridian French Toast
Thick-cut brioche with wheat germ and powdered cinnamon sugar, covered with fresh banana, kiwi and seasonal berries.
Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale, Parmesan and EVOO. Topped with two basted cage-free eggs. Gluten free.
Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa, kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with all-natural chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs. Gluten free.
Power Bowls
Sides and Small Plates
Bob's Red Mill Grits
Fresh, Seasonal Fruit
Fresh Seasoned Potatoes
Biscuits and Gravy
Whole Grain Artisan Toast with All-Natural House Preserves
English Muffin
Udi's Gluten Free Toast
Hardwood Smoked Bacon
Smoked Ham
Pork Sausage
Savory Chicken Sausage Patties
Turkey Sausage
Lightly Dressed Organic Mixed Greens
Bowl of Tomato Basil Soup
Superfood Kale Salad
Vitamin-rich kale and organic mixed greens with house made maple-roasted carrots, warm all-natural chicken breast, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed in our refreshing maple-lemon vinaigrette.
Chicken Avocado Chop Salad
Chopped romaine and arugula, all-natural chicken breast, avocado, tomatoes, corn, black beans, feta cheese and crispy tortilla chips with a citrus chipotle dressing.
Cobb Salad
Organic mixed greens, bacon, turkey breast, egg, tomatoes, avocado and Blue cheese crumbles with ranch dressing.
Sweet Honey Pecan Salad
Organic mixed greens, romaine, all-natural chicken breast, bacon, toasted pecans, avocado, tomatoes and carrots with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Drizzled with warm honey Dijon dressing.
Salads
Sandwiches
Moneterey Club Sandwich
Turkey, bacon, avocado, organic mixed greens, tomato, Monterey Jack and mayo on sourdough.
BLTE Sandwich
The classic BLT plus two over-hard cage-free eggs, Monterey Jack and mayo on artisan whole grain.
Baja Turkey Burger Sandwich
A lean white-meat turkey patty with avocado, organic mixed greens, house made pico de gallo, mayo and Horseradish Havarti on a brioche bun.
Market Veggie Sandwich
House-roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini and spinach with basil pesto, mayo and Mozzarella cheese on grilled artisan whole grain.
Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich
Roast beef, Horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions and tomato with lemon dressed arugula on grilled Parmesan-crusted sourdough. Horseradish sauce on the side.
Ham and Gruyere Melt Sandwich
Smoked ham, tomato and melty Gruyere cheese with Dijonnaise on grilled artisan brioche.
Veggie Burger Sandwich
A seasoned all-natural patty of brown rice, peppadew peppers, onions, carrots and mushrooms. Served on a brioche bun with fresh smashed avocado, organic mixed greens, tomato, red onion and a side of Dijonnaise.
Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich
All-natural white-meat chicken salad made with apples, raisins and celery served open-faced on grilled artisan whole grain. Topped with tomato and melted Monterey Jack.
1/2 Sandwich and 1/2 Salad Lunch Special
1/2 Salad and Cup of Tomato Basil Soup
2 For You
Juice Bar
Morning Meditation
Orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet.
Kale Tonic
Kale, Fuji apple, cucumber and lemon.