Welcome to Fresh First
Discover Ft Lauderdale’s premier 100% GLUTEN FREE and vegan-friendly scratch kitchen café – a true haven for delicious, healthy, and locally sourced organic meals! At Fresh First, we cater to a wide range of diets and healthy lifestyles with food as natural as possible. Whether you are celiac, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, or simply a conscious eater, we prepare fresh, flavorful dishes for you daily.

All About Fresh First
We’re located at 1637 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316!
We hold the distinction as Fort Lauderdale’s first eatery to earn GREAT Kitchen accreditation by Beyond Celiac!
Fresh First Hours of Operation
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Our Specialties
We focus on made-from-scratch, fresh choices that are mostly organic, 100% gluten-free and vegan-friendly without GMOs using the purest local ingredients possible resulting in healthy food tasting better than you could ever imagine! We offer a wide variety of breakfast & lunch specialties, salads, juices, and smoothies for the whole family.
Our Favorite Items
Indulge in a guilt-free dining experience with our breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that cater to your dietary preferences without compromising on taste. It’s time to treat yourself right at Fresh First!

Americana Breakfast
Two eggs any style served with turkey bacon and choice of either a buttermilk or began waffle.

Egg Sandwich
One egg, turkey bacon, tomato, and white cheddar on choice of either a buttermilk or vegan waffle.

Keywest Tofu Scramble
Organic tofu scrambled, avocado, tomato, green onion, ginger and cilantro, and lime with choice of waffle.

Tuna Melt
Tuna salad topped with white cheddar served open-faced on buttermilk waffle bun.

Fiesta Brown Rice
Vegan. Brown rice, avocado, mango, tomato, onion, cilantro, and brown rice with lime and red pepper sauce.

Vitality Acai Bowl
House made Granola, fresh strawberries & bananas, topped with toasted coconut.
What Our Guests Say
"Good stuff! The food reminds me of how I like to cook at home, clean and fresh indeed! I stopped by before I headed back to Orlando and got a cozy spot outside. Coming here was definitely the highlight of my day. I suggest the alkaline water bc that was something new to me but a very nice crisp taste. I grabbed a to-go order of the mushroom burger and well oh my that did not disappoint. I’m already missing it."
- Naomi N.
"All the food is gluten free and delicious!!! The staff is all ages and they look healthy and beautiful. They were all incredible, attentive and kind. I’m visiting Florida and drove across town to come back here. I’m coming back tomorrow too. I wish I could give 10 stars. This place gets much love from a GF girl."
- Aquillia A.
"The food was amazing. You really can taste the difference in the quality. Their gluten free waffles are to die for. Their home made jelly and butter was also delicious. The coffee had a great bold flavor and the service was stellar. Loved this place, would highly recommend."
- Liz T.

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As previous New York multi-restaurant owners, we have committed ourselves to a healthy lifestyle which includes relocating to Ft Lauderdale. Being part of the community allows us to bring healthy and organic food choices to you and your family. Like many households, we also have diverse preferences that range from gluten free, organic and vegan. Join our community on social media to be the first to know about our new dishes, special offers, and exciting events. Follow us for a daily dose of healthy inspirations!
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Ordering your favorite meals has never been easier! With our new online ordering system, you can enjoy our scrumptious offerings from the comfort of your home or on-the-go.
