The Take
Order eggs any style, bacon, and fresh fruit at First Watch while requesting a butter or olive oil sub to dodge the default soybean and canola blend. The Slop Score is 61 because quality ingredients get slathered in industrial oils on contact with the griddle.
Cage-free eggs and seasonal vegetables deliver real value, but the fryer for potatoes and standard oil mix drags everything down. Request the dairy-free cooking spray to further reduce hidden dairy in the oil.
The Verdict
The fresh produce and cage-free eggs stand out on paper, yet the soybean and canola default turns most plates into seed-oil vehicles. Based order stays simple: eggs, bacon, fruit with an explicit butter or olive oil request.
Avoid breakfast potatoes, hash browns, pancakes, and anything dressed. Order that way and the 61 Slop Score feels earned rather than punitive.
Common Questions
Does First Watch use seed oils?
Yes. Soybean and canola blends are standard on the griddle and in fryers.
What should you avoid at First Watch?
Skip breakfast potatoes, hash browns, pancakes, and dressed items loaded with the default oil.
Can you get olive oil at First Watch?
Yes. Request butter or olive oil sub for eggs and griddled items.
