First Watch
1510 8th St Dr SE, Hickory
(828) 340-2402
Customers' Favorites
French Toast with Chicken Sausage and Scrambled Eggs
Belgian Waffle with Eggs and Chicken Sausage
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with a Side of Bacon
Ham and Cheese Omelette and Potatoes
Carafe of Coffee with Chilled Water
Morning Market Veggie Omelette
Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict
Pancakes with Berry Compote
Carrot Cake Pecan Pancakes
Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
Fall Seasonal Menu
Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich
Million Dollar Bacon, a Jones Dairy Farm all-natural pork sausage patty, an over-easy cage-free egg, smoked Wisconsin Gouda, fresh arugula and Mike's Hot Honey® drizzled on a griddled English muffin. Served with lemon-dressed organic mixed greens.
Honey Bacon Brussels Hash
Hardwood smoked bacon and honey-roasted brussels sprouts in a potato hash topped with Cheddar and Monterey Jack, house-roasted onions, two cage-free eggs any style, herbed Goat cheese, lemon-dressed arugula and a drizzle of chili crisp.
Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
A classic, seasonal First Watch favorite. Two cage-free eggs cooked any style plus one of our signature spiced Pumpkin Pancakes and a Jones Dairy Farm all-natural chicken sausage patty.
Blazing Dragon
Strawberry, lemon, cane sugar and dragon fruit.
Salted Caramel Holey Donuts
Cake donut holes tossed with pumpkin pie spice, served over warm apple butter and drizzled with crème anglaise and sea salt caramel. Topped with gingerbread cookie crumbles and powdered cinnamon sugar.
The Juice Bar
Blazing Dragon
Strawberry, lemon, cane sugar and dragon fruit.
Purple Haze
Lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender.
Morning Meditation
Orange, lemon, turmeric, organic ginger, agave nectar and beet.
Classic Favorites
Traditional
Two cage-free eggs any style with your choice of bacon, smoked ham, chicken sausage patties, turkey or pork sausage links. Served with our whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves and fresh, seasoned potatoes. Substitute gluten-free toast at no additional charge. *Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Tri-Fecta
Two cage-free eggs any style with either a light and airy Belgian waffle or a multigrain pancake. Plus your choice of bacon, chicken sausage patty, turkey or pork sausage link.
The Healthier Side
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.
AM Superfoods Bowl
Coconut milk chia seed pudding, fresh bananas and berries, mixed berry compote, housemade granola with almonds and our whole grain artisan toast with almond butter andMaldon sea salt.
Avocado Toast
Our thick-cut whole grain artisan toast, fresh smashed avocado, EVOO, lemon and Maldon sea salt with two basted cage-free eggs.
Tri-Athlete
Egg white omelet with house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chilies. Served with housemade pico de gallo, our whole grain artisan toast, all-natural house preserves and fresh fruit.
Sunrise Granola Bowl
Non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt layered with fresh, seasonal fruit and our housemade granola with almonds. Served with a freshly baked muffin of the day.
Healthy Turkey
Egg white omelet with turkey, house-roasted onions, tomatoes, spinach and Feta cheese. Served with our whole grain artisan toast and all-natural house preserves.
From the Griddle
French Toast
Custard-dipped, thick-cut brioche bread with whipped butter, powdered cinnamon sugar and warm mixed berrycompote.
Floridian French Toast
Thick-cut brioche bread covered with fresh banana, kiwi, and seasonal berries then lightly dusted with powdered cinnamon sugar.
Belgian Waffle
Our light and airy waffle with a side of warm mixed berry compote and powdered cinnamon sugar.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
We add fresh, whipped ricotta cheese to our multigrain batter. Served as a "mid-stack" of two pancakes topped with seasonal berries, creamy lemon curd and powdered cinnamon sugar.
Multigrain Pancake
We've gotta warn you: These beauties are beyond big – they're humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly.
Two Multigrain Pancakes
We've gotta warn you: These beauties are beyond big – they're humongous! Choose your stackage accordingly.
Iced Coffee
Honey Caramel Crunch
Salted caramel and honey topped with a sweet cream cold foam and toffee crumbles.
Mint Mocha
Chocolate and mint topped with a sweet cream cold foam and mini Ghirardelli® dark chocolate chips.
Cold Brew Coffee
Made with 100% Organic Aztec coffee beans.
Iced Coffee
Creamy, sweet, cold and refreshing.
Egg-sclusives
Chickichanga
Whipped eggs with spicy, all-natural chicken breast, chorizo, green chilies, Cheddar and Monterey Jack, onions and avocado rolled in a flour tortilla. Topped with Vera Cruz sauce and all-natural sour cream. Served with fresh, seasoned potatoes.*Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Elevated Egg Sandwich
Bacon, an over-easy cage-free egg, Gruyère cheese, fresh smashed avocado, mayo and lemon-dressed arugula on a brioche bun with a side of fresh, seasoned potatoes.*Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos
Three wheat-corn tortillas with scrambled cage-free eggs, Cajun chicken, chorizo, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with fresh avocado and housemade pico de gallo. Served with seasoned black beans.
Biscuits & Turkey Sausage Gravy With Eggs
One large house-baked buttermilk biscuit split in two with homestyle turkey sausage gravy, two cage-free eggs any style and a side of fresh, seasoned potatoes.*Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Farmhouse Hash
Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes with bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with our whole grain artisan toast with all-natural housepreserves.*Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Parma Skillet Hash
Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes with Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with melted Parmesan, Mozzarella and fresh herbs. Served with our whole grain artisan toast with all-natural house preserves.*Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Market Hash
Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes with house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. Served with our whole grain artisan toast with all-natural house preserves.*Please note: Our potatoes are cooked with onions. We are unable to accommodate onion removal requests for dishes containing potatoes.
Omelets & Frittatas
The Works Omelet
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. Served with ciabatta toast and lemon-dressed organic mixed greens.
Smoked Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Frittata
A classic frittata with Wild Alaska Smoked Sockeye Salmon,* house-roasted shallots and tomatoes topped with Parmesan, a chive cream drizzle and fresh herbs. Served with ciabatta toast and lemon-dressed organic mixed greens.
Ham & Gruyere
Smoked ham, Gruyère cheese and fresh herbs.
Bacado Omelet
Bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream and served with a side of housemade pico de gallo.
Inspired Italian
Italian sausage, house-roasted tomatoes and red peppers with fresh herbs, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
Chili Chorizo
Chorizo, avocado, green chilies, house-roasted onions, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with all-natural sour cream and served with a side of housemade pico de gallo.
Morning Market Veggie
House-roasted zucchini, Crimini mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes and kale with Goat cheese and fresh herbs.
Power Bowls
Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa, kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with all-natural chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, lemon white balsamic dressing, Feta cheese and fresh herbs.
Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Protein-packed quinoa, Italian sausage, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale, Parmesan, lemon white balsamic dressing and EVOO. Topped with two basted cage-free eggs.
Salads
Cobb Salad
Organic mixed greens, bacon, turkey breast, a hard-boiled cage-free egg, tomatoes, avocado and Bleu cheese crumbles with buttermilk ranch dressing served on the side.
Sweet Honey Pecan Salad
Organic mixed greens, romaine, all-natural chicken breast, bacon, toasted pecans, avocado, tomatoes and carrots with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with artisan ciabatta toast and warm honey Dijon dressing on the side.
Superfood Kale Salad
Vitamin-rich kale and organic mixed greens with housemade maple-roasted carrots, warm all-natural chicken breast, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and shredded Parmesan. Served with artisan ciabatta toast and our refreshing maple-lemon vinaigrette on the side.
Chicken Avocado Chop Salad
Chopped romaine and arugula, all-natural chicken breast, avocado, tomatoes, corn, black beans, Feta cheese and crispy tortilla strips with citrus chipotle dressing on the side. Served with artisan ciabatta toast.
Sandwiches
BLTE
The classic BLT plus two over-hard cage-free eggs, Monterey Jack and mayo on our artisan whole grain.
Market Veggie Sandwich
House-roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini and spinach with basil pesto, mayo and Mozzarella on our grilled artisanwhole grain.
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.
Roast Beef & Havarti Sandwich
Roast beef, Horseradish Havarti cheese, 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 melted Gruyère cheese with Dijonnaise on grilled artisan brioche.
Baja Turkey Burger
A lean white-meat turkey patty with avocado, organic mixed greens, housemade pico de gallo, mayo and Horseradish Havarti cheese on a brioche bun.
Monterey Club
Turkey, bacon, avocado, organic mixed greens, tomato, Monterey Jack and mayo on sourdough.
Sides
Fresh Seasoned Potatoes
Bob's Red Mill Cheese Grits
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Grab N Go GF Marshmallow Treat
Gooey marshmallow cream, crispy rice puffs and mini marshmallows, with a hint of caramel and sea salt. Certified gluten free & individually wrapped.
Bob's Red Mill Grits
Pork Sausage
Turkey Sausage
Gluten Free Toast
*Please note our gluten-free bread is toasted in a shared toaster and cross-contact is very likely.
Hardwood Smoked Bacon
Grab N Go GF Brownie
Honduran chocolate, cage-free eggs, gluten-free flour, sustainable chocolates and ingredients free of GMOs and artificial additives. Certified gluten free & individually wrapped.
Smoked Ham
English Muffin
Grab N Go Salted Caramel Cookie
All natural toffee and milky white chocolate chunks, alongside crisp pretzels bites and sea salt. Topped with pretzel salt and golden demerara sugar. Free of GMO's, additives and artificial colors. Individually wrapped.
Million Dollar Bacon
Four slices of our signature hardwood smoked bacon glazed with brown sugar, black pepper, cayenne and a maple syrup drizzle.
Side Two Eggs
Million Dollar Potatoes
Upgrade your potatoes! Millions Dollar Bacon, Parmesan cream sauce and fresh herbs.
Biscuits & Gravy
Chicken Apple Sausage Patty
Side Toast
Freshly Baked Muffin of the Day
Lemon Dressed Organic Mixed Greens
Bowl of Soup
Side of Sliced Avocado
Beverages
Project Sunrise Coffee
100%25 Cold Squeezed Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milk
Fountain Beverage
Chocolate Milk
Cold Brew Coffee
Iced Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Morning Meditation
Kale Tonic
Purple Haze
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Recent Reviews
Very delicious seasonal breakfast tacos and mixed fruit. Red Medicine drink was tart but good. I think they need some noise dampeners in there or something because it's just very loud and echo-y in there.
October 2024
A random trip to pick apples.
Led us to Hickory NC. And this diamond in the ruff .
Absolutely stunning atmosphere and exceptional service. Alandra was joyful and absolutely helpful with all and made the experience even greater.
Hands down one of North Carolina's true treasures fresh farm provided merchandise and a gift to any foodie wanting to keep it natural and fresh .
A absolute 15 out of 10 .
Will...
Led us to Hickory NC. And this diamond in the ruff .
Absolutely stunning atmosphere and exceptional service. Alandra was joyful and absolutely helpful with all and made the experience even greater.
Hands down one of North Carolina's true treasures fresh farm provided merchandise and a gift to any foodie wanting to keep it natural and fresh .
A absolute 15 out of 10 .
Will...
October 2024
The place is very nice, it’s a great place to have breakfast at. The service was wonderful, Alondra was the sweetest, was very nice and patient. Love it here will definitely be coming here again.
October 2024
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