First Watch - Hwy 40 L Menu
Welcome to First Watch - Hwy 40 L, your go-to destination for American breakfast and brunch in Independence, MO. This charming café opens its doors daily, welcoming guests with a diverse menu that highlights both classic favorites and healthier options. Imagine starting your day with the Traditional Two, featuring cage-free eggs paired with your choice of savory meats, or savoring the vibrant Avocado Toast embellished with fresh ingredients.
The menu boasts an impressive selection, from gigantic multigrain pancakes to the zesty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, each dish crafted with care. Customers rave about the exceptional service, where attentive waitstaff ensure you feel right at home. With convenient utilities like outdoor seating, delivery, and a welcoming atmosphere for families, First Watch offers a delightful experience for breakfast lovers. Don’t miss out on their happy hour specials or the robust coffee that keeps patrons returning for more!
Classic Favorites
The Traditional
Two fresh cagefree 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, allnatural house preserves and fresh, seasoned potatoes. Substitute Udis Gluten Free toast at no additional charge.
TriFecta
Two fresh cagefree 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.
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
Houseroasted zucchini, Crimini mushrooms, shallots, kale and tomatoes with Goat cheese and fresh herbs.
Inspired Italian
Italian sausage, houseroasted tomatoes and red peppers with fresh herbs, Mozzarella and Parmesan.
The Works
Ham, bacon, sausage, houseroasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Topped with allnatural sour cream.
Frittata Rustica
A classic Italianstyle omelet with kale, houseroasted 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, houseroasted shallots and tomatoes topped with Parmesan cheese, a chive cream drizzle and fresh herbs. Served with ciabatta toast.
Omelets and Frittatas
The Healthier Side
Healthy TurkeyTM
Egg white omelet with turkey, houseroasted onions, tomatoes, spinach and Feta. Served with whole grain artisan toast and allnatural preserves.
Avocado Toast
Our thickcut whole grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, EVOO, lemon and Maldon sea salt. Served with two basted eggs.
Sunrise Granola Bowl
Nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt layered with fresh, seasonal fruit, nuts and our housemade granola.
SteelCut Oatmeal
Madetoorder topped with housemarinated berries, fresh sliced banana and pecans. Served with lowfat milk, brown sugar and a fresh baked muffin of the day.
TriAthlete
Egg white omelet with houseroasted Crimini mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and green chillies. Served with housemade pico de gallo, whole grain artisan toast, allnatural house preserves and fresh fruit.
Power WrapTM
Egg whites, turkey, spinach, houseroasted Crimini mushrooms and Mozzarella in a sundried tomatobasil 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.
Chickichanga
Whipped eggs with spicy allnatural whitemeat 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 cagefree eggs atop toasted ciabatta piled high with smoked ham and vineripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
Eggs Benedict Florentine
Two poached cagefree eggs atop toasted ciabatta piled high with fresh baby spinach, avocado and vineripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
Eggs Benedict BLT
Two poached cagefree eggs atop toasted ciabatta piled high with bacon, vineripened tomato, avocado and lemondressed arugula and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
Eggs Benedict Smoked Salmon
Two poached cagefree eggs atop toasted ciabatta piled high with Wild Alaska Smoked Sockeye Salmon, red onion and vineripened tomato and covered with hollandaise. Served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens.
The Elevated Egg Sandwich
Fresh, overeasy cagefree 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 wheatcorn 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 cagefree eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, houseroasted onions and tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with whole grain artisan toast.
Skillet Hash Parma
Two cagefree eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, Italian sausage, houseroasted Crimini mushrooms, onions and tomatoes with melted Parmesan, Mozzarella and fresh herbs. Served with whole grain artisan toast.
Skillet Hash Market
Two cagefree eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, houseroasted 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 cagefree eggs any style and fresh, seasoned potatoes.
First Watch Eggsclusives
Power Bowls
Power Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Proteinpacked quinoa, Italian sausage, houseroasted Crimini mushrooms and tomatoes, kale, Parmesan and EV00. Topped with two basted cagefree eggs.
Pesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Proteinpacked quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and houseroasted tomatoes topped with grilled allnatural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.
Multigrain Pancakes
Weve gotta warn you these beauties are beyond big theyre 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 midstack 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
Custarddipped, thickcut brioche bread topped with whipped butter and powdered cinnamon sugar.
Floridian French Toast
Thickcut brioche with wheat germ and powdered cinnamon sugar, covered with fresh banana, kiwi and seasonal berries.
The Middle Griddle
Sandwiches
Monterey Club
Turkey, bacon, avocado, organic mixed greens, tomato, Monterey Jack and mayo on sourdough.
BLTE
The classic BLT plus an overhard cagefree egg, Monterey Jack and mayo on artisan whole grain.
Baja Turkey Burger
A lean whitemeat turkey patty with avocado, organic mixed greens, housemade pico de gallo, mayo and Horseradish Havarti on a brioche bun.
Market Veggie
Houseroasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini and spinach with basil pesto, mayo and Mozzarella cheese on grilled artisan whole grain.
Roast Beef Havarti
Roast beef, Horseradish Havarti, houseroasted onions and tomato with lemon dressed arugula on grilled Parmesancrusted 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 allnatural 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
Allnatural whitemeat chicken salad made with apples, raisins and celery served openfaced on grilled artisan whole grain. Topped with tomato and melted Monterey Jack.
Superfood Kale
Vitaminrich kale and organic mixed greens with housemade mapleroasted carrots, warm allnatural chicken breast, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed in our refreshing maplelemon vinaigrette.
Chicken Avocado Chop
Chopped romaine and arugula, allnatural 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, allnatural chicken breast, bacon, toasted pecans, avocado, tomatoes and carrots with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Drizzled with warm honey Dijon dressing.
