First Watch Menu – Lexington, KY

Type : Breakfast restaurant

Location : Lexington, KY

First Watch is an award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, serving a chef-driven menu of elevated classics and seasonal specialties, always made to order using the freshest ingredients. We greet the sunrise by slicing and juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, whipping French toast batter from scratch and brewing pots of our single-origin Project Sunrise coffee. Freshness is never comprised, which is why we welcome each season into our menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by the position of the sun. All year long, you can enjoy craveable favorites like Avocado Toast for breakfast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes for lunch. Whether you start at the crack of dawn or not, we’ll leave that up to you!

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups. Based on 944 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

First Watch 40509

Address:
2251 War Admiral Way #130, Lexington, KY 40509

Phone: (859) 263-4737

Website:

Hours

Sunday 7 AM–2:30 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
7 AM–2:30 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 7 AM–2:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–2:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–2:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–2:30 PM

Menu

Classic Favorites
The Traditional
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 Udi’s 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.
Omelets and Frittatas
Bacado
Bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack. Topped with sour cream and served with a side of housemade Pico de gallo.
Ham & 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 housemade pico de gallo.
Morning Market Veg
House-roasted zucchini, Crimini mushrooms, shallots, kale and tomatoes with Goat cheese and fresh herbs.
Inspired Italian
Italian sausage, house-roasted tomatoes and red peppers with fresh herbs, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
The Works
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 & Roasted Vegetable Frittata
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.
The Healthier Side
Healthy Turkey™
Egg white omelet with turkey, house-roasted onions, tomatoes, spinach and Feta. Served with whole grain artisan toast and all-natural preserves.
Avocado Toast
Our thick-cut whole grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, EVOO, lemon and Maldon sea salt. Served with two basted eggs*.
Sunrise Granola Bowl
Non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt layered with fresh, seasonal fruit, nuts and our housemade granola.
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 chillies. Served with housemade 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 housemade pico de gallo.
A.M. Superfoods Bowl
Coconut milk chia seed pudding with fresh bananas, berries, blackberry preserves and housemade granola. Served with whole grain artisan toast topped with almond butter and Maldon sea salt.
First Watch Eggs-clusives
Chickichanga®
Whipped eggs with spicy all-natural white-meat chicken, chorizo sausage, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Vera Cruz sauce and sour cream. Served with fresh fruit and fresh, seasoned potatoes.
Eggs Benedict – Classic
Two poached cage-free eggs* atop toasted ciabatta piled high with smoked ham and vine-ripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
Eggs Benedict – Florentine
Two poached cage-free eggs* atop toasted ciabatta piled high with fresh baby spinach, avocado and vine-ripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
Eggs Benedict – BLT
Two poached cage-free eggs* atop toasted ciabatta piled high with bacon, vine-ripened tomato, avocado and lemon-dressed arugula and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
Eggs Benedict – Smoked Salmon
Two poached cage-free eggs* atop toasted ciabatta piled high with Wild Alaska Smoked Sockeye Salmon, red onion and vine-ripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
The Elevated Egg Sandwich
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 housemade pico de gallo. Served with seasoned black beans.
Skillet Hash – Farmhouse
Two cage-free eggs* any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with whole grain artisan toast.
Skillet Hash – Parma
Two cage-free eggs* any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with melted Parmesan, Mozzarella and fresh herbs. Served with whole grain artisan toast.
Skillet Hash – Market
Two cage-free eggs* any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. Served with whole grain artisan toast.
Biscuits And Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs
Freshly baked, housemade biscuits with savory turkey sausage gravy. Served with two fresh cage-free eggs” any style and fresh, seasoned potatoes.
Power Bowls
Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale, Parmesan and EV00. Topped with two basted cage-free eggs*.
Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.
The Middle Griddle
Multigrain Pancakes
We’ve gotta warn you: these beauties are beyond big – they’re humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly from: Plain, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Banana Granola Crunch, Carrot Cake.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
We 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.
Sandwiches
Monterey Club
Turkey, bacon, avocado, organic mixed greens, tomato, Monterey Jack and mayo on sourdough.
BLTE®
The classic BLT plus an over-hard cage-free egg, Monterey Jack and mayo on artisan whole grain.
Baja Turkey Burger
A lean white-meat turkey patty with avocado, organic mixed greens, housemade pico de gallo, mayo and Horseradish Havarti on a brioche bun.
Market Veggie
House-roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini and spinach with basil pesto, mayo and Mozzarella cheese on grilled artisan whole grain.
Roast Beef & Havarti
Roast beef, Horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions and tomato with lemon dressed arugula on grilled Parmesan-crusted sourdough, Horseradish sauce on the side.
Ham & Gruyere Melt
Smoked ham, tomato and melty Gruyere cheese with Dijonnaise on grilled artisan brioche.
Veggie Burger
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
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.
Salads
Superfood Kale
Vitamin-rich kale and organic mixed greens with housemade 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
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
Organic mixed greens, bacon, turkey breast, egg, tomatoes, avocado and Bleu cheese crumbles with ranch dressing.
Sweet Honey Pecan
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.

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Reviews

Amber Gray-Kurz
I have only been to this restaurant a few times. The food is good and I have never had bad service. However, in comparison to my favorite go to breakfast location I don’t like the flavors quite as much here. That is my personal preference though. Would recommend that you give it a try.

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Tesh R
This is a nice low key spot to get brunch. We were in and out within about 25-30 minutes. Service was prompt and friendly. The food and drinks were great as well. I appreciate the great hospitality

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Deborah DenBoer (TheMysticNorth)
The food here is absolutely amazing! Highly recommend! I ordered the turkey sausage and gravy dish. It’s just mildly spicy but so delicious! Would definitely order it again.

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Jonathan Durichek
I travel a lot so when I see a First Watch in the area I usually pick here first first breakfast. This was one of those times. I ordered online but I am usually leery because of my gluten allergy anywhere. Not the case here the easy of the app and having dedicated food like the power breakfast bowl with adding notes I can rest assured I’m not going to have an reaction.

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J MJ
I don’t believe I’ve ever had a bad meal at a first watch. This is the same. I had the X Benedict and the million dollar bacon and both were good

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Aarica Barrett
Always so dang good! And being able to check in online is very convenient

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Amie Burgher
Always enjoy breakfast at First Watch! The Market Veg omelet was very tasty

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Regina Washington
I really like First Watch and I try to visit one when I am traveling. One gripe I have is that the Traditional Breakfast could be cooked to order and brought to the customer hot and fresh. Each time I visited a First Watch, very rarely are the eggs hot and fresh. The grits are great!

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Kim Lyles
I don’t get to see many first watch on my travels. I was happy to find this one. I always have the Kale tonic it’s so good and this time I had the lone star scramble I ate my eggs and took the rest of my breakfast for later great coffee excellent customer service

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Nancy Flores
Amazing coffee! The host was so friendly. We were seated expedentially. Our server was able to tell us all so much about the menu and help us make delicious choices. When I inquired about the coffee (bold and flavorful) I was pleasantly surprised to find out I could take a bag home!. Will definitely come back.

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