Chik-Fil-A

[Lorena]

So Antmeister and I finally caved in and went to Chik-fil-a. While we were there, I couldn't remember what some of you ordered on a regular basis and we opted for the regular chicken sandwich combo and nuggets for the kiddos.

What's the best thing to get there? I'm too lazy and slightly inebriated to look it up myself.

BTW, those fries frieken kick. They kinda remind me of In-n-out fries.

[Eaglesfan27]

I like the basic chicken sandwich combo. I definitely agree on the fries.

[JonInMiddleGA]

The basic sandwich combo is, AFAIK, the overwhelming favorite for most people.

Both the lemonade and the tea are usually above average for counter service restaurants & are a good choice over standard soft drink fare.

[FBPro]

Nuggets for me all the way. :)

[thealmighty]

I love the regular chicken sandwich, but I always ask for extra pickles to make it just right.

[LloydLungs]

Their nuggets are the best. In general I'm not really a chicken nuggets fan, mainly BECAUSE Chick-fil-a has spoiled me for all other nuggets. Sans sauce, too. Sauce only detracts from the wonder that is the Chick-fil-a nugget.

Down side: I always seem to crave them most on Sundays. Zounds.

[Izulde]

The fries absolutely rock.

I tend to order the chicken strips myself.

[Cringer]

They are closed on Sundays to worship Satan, always the day I want some. I hate them for that.

[Schmidty]

I used to get Chick-Fil-a when I went to the Florida Mall in Orlando when I lived in Poinciana (Kissimmee), and it was pretty good. Not even remotely good as most of you people say, but decent.

[Franklinnoble]

I wish we had Chik Fil A in NorCal... :(

[ISiddiqui]

The regular chicken sandwich is, IMO, horribly overpriced compared to other fast food joints (price is too high for the value). I prefer Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich in taste and price.

And Schmidty is right... it is above average, but nothing that special. And for some freaking reason they don't have a Spicy Chicken sandwich yet. Even McDonald's has one now!

[Lorena]

I wish they had an In-n-Out out here. Thats what a hamburgers all about ya know ;)

[Lorena]

... Spicy Chicken sandwich yet. Even McDonald's has one now!

Yeah and for only a dollar... I like that.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I wish we had Chik Fil A in NorCal... :(

Looks like your closest one is 26 miles away
Pleasant Grove FSU
Ben Lavin - Unit #1731
912 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95678

[Franklinnoble]

Wow... that's a lot closer than I expected... but Roseville is a good 70-90 minutes from my house... and even from my office in Folsom, I couldn't make it on a lunch break... but next time I gotta be in that part of town, I'm totally there.

I wish they had an In-n-Out out here. Thats what a hamburgers all about ya know ;)

In-N-Out has to be the most overrated burger joint on the planet. I really don't get it.

[Cringer]

I wish they had an In-n-Out out here. Thats what a hamburgers all about ya know ;)

I don't eat meat any more, but it won't be long until you are all caught up with What-A-Burger, it grows on you as odd as tat may seem. I hated their burgers when I came down here, but before I stopped eating beef I liked them a lot.

[kcchief19]

The regular chicken sandwich is, IMO, horribly overpriced compared to other fast food joints (price is too high for the value). I prefer Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich in taste and price.

And Schmidty is right... it is above average, but nothing that special. And for some freaking reason they don't have a Spicy Chicken sandwich yet. Even McDonald's has one now!
OK, that's it ... you and Schmidty need to turn in your FOFC membership cards. Chick-Fil-A is the Official Chicken Sandwich of FOFC, and any suggestion to the contrary will not be tolerated. Especially if your alternative suggestion is a Wendy's chicken sandwich or -- god forbid -- McDonald's.

Wendy's is OK, but once we get Chick-Fil-A here in town I've had my last Wendy's chicken sandwich. I'm just wasting valuable calories with that stuff. Chick-Fil-A must put crack in those sandwiches considering how addicted people get to the place.

And then there's the breakfast sandwich ... where else can you get chicken for breakfast? Gold.

[Lorena]

In-N-Out has to be the most overrated burger joint on the planet. I really don't get it.

*gasp* blasphemy!!! You might be missing a taste bud on your tongue or something :rolleyes:

[ISiddiqui]

OK, that's it ... you and Schmidty need to turn in your FOFC membership cards. Chick-Fil-A is the Official Chicken Sandwich of FOFC, and any suggestion to the contrary will not be tolerated. Especially if your alternative suggestion is a Wendy's chicken sandwich or -- god forbid -- McDonald's.

Wendy's is OK, but once we get Chick-Fil-A here in town I've had my last Wendy's chicken sandwich. I'm just wasting valuable calories with that stuff. Chick-Fil-A must put crack in those sandwiches considering how addicted people get to the place.

And then there's the breakfast sandwich ... where else can you get chicken for breakfast? Gold.

Sorry, it just isn't that good as certain people say :p. I mean, Hell, our HNIC extols the virtues of Sonny's as a barbecue place... SONNY'S! That should tell you all you need to know about how much respect FOFC's "official" taste buds should be given.

Chick-Fil-A is ok, but nothing special in the slightest. In fact, they are quite a bit plain. Though I guess a few packets of hot sauce and some mayo gives it some taste.

And you can get a chicken sandwich for breakfast as McD's now: The Southern Style Chicken Biscuit, which actually is GREAT! I'd recommend it over Chick-Fil-A's chicken biscuits.

Though Chick-Fil-A does have very good salads. I like the Chikn' Strips one or the Southwestern one (though that doesn't have the sunflower seeds) with the Spicy dressing.

[Franklinnoble]

*gasp* blasphemy!!! You might be missing a taste bud on your tongue or something :rolleyes:

No, they're mediocre burgers, but people seem to be in love with the concept, and there's always a 15-car line at their drive thru. I've eaten there on half a dozen occassions, and it's just never impressed me.

Now Whataburger... that's a good burger joint. :D

[sooner333]

A) i wish there were an IN-N-OUT in Oklahoma

B) I live by the 8-Pack meal at the food court at OU.

[miked]

Oh Chik-Fil-A, why can't you be open on Sunday!?

[Edward64]

Best thing to get there is the lemonade.

I've noticed inconsistencies but when its done right, the lemonade is the best.

[Raiders Army]

I always pronounce their name Chik-A-Fil for some reason. It sounds...more righter. Anyhow, I agree that the nuggets are the best. Also, I think they're open on Sunday down here. Both of them are in the Malls down here. I don't think I've ever seen a standalone Chik-Fil-A.

[MJ4H]

I always pronounce their name Chik-A-Fil for some reason. It sounds...more righter. Anyhow, I agree that the nuggets are the best. Also, I think they're open on Sunday down here. Both of them are in the Malls down here. I don't think I've ever seen a standalone Chik-Fil-A.

Most of this post is baffling.

[Raiders Army]

Both of our Chik-Fil-As are in shopping malls down here. I didn't know they were standalone restaurants (like McD's, BK, etc.).

[JonInMiddleGA]

I didn't know they were standalone restaurants (like McD's, BK, etc.).

They got their start in the malls but over the past several years they've emphasized a lot of new Free Standing Unit locations, now about 1/3rd of their 1,250 locations are FSU's. This one is pretty much the standard design
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/Chick-fil-A_Austin-TX.jpg

[cartman]

I wish they had an In-n-Out out here. Thats what a hamburgers all about ya know ;)

Have y'all been to a Whataburger yet? IMO, they blow In-n-Out away.

[duckman]

Have y'all been to a Whataburger yet? IMO, they blow In-n-Out away.

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[Swaggs]

Chik-Fil-A = Crack

[Radii]

nugget combo, the one that comes with the slaw. Their fries are my favorite fries ever, home cooked, nicer restaurants, other fast food, etc. My wife's and my mom's home cooked fries are 2nd and 3rd, but Chik Fil A's are #1.

[sterlingice]

I looked a couple of days ago because I was really jonesing some Chik-Fil-A and, within 100 miles, the only ones are in malls or college campus shops. Not a single standalone :(

SI

[Lorena]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/31/Chick-fil-A_Austin-TX.jpg

Yup, we went to a standalone similar to this one.

Have y'all been to a Whataburger yet? IMO, they blow In-n-Out away.

We'll have to try them out here, the one's in Phoenix seemed very ordinary for some reason.

[oliegirl]

I get the original combo, but add lettuce, cheese and bacon to the sandwich...fries are awesome, but they have to be dipped in ketchup with tabasco mixed in! Add a half sweet tea/half lemonade and it's the perfect meal...I swear I could eat that everyday and never get tired of it!

[JeeberD]

Now Whataburger... that's a good burger joint. :D

Holy shit, Franky is praising something from Texas?!?!? :eek: ;)


Regular chicken sandwich without the pickles and slathered in mayo and ketchup is the way to go. Or else get a couple Chicken Biscuits if it's breakfast time...those things are AMAZING!

[Franklinnoble]

Holy shit, Franky is praising something from Texas?!?!? :eek: ;)


Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

[SackAttack]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

In the interests of science, how did you manage to find one this time? :D

[sterlingice]

Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

Tho SA beat me to it, which party is the blind squirrel? ;)

SI

[MJ4H]

My standard is 2 Chik-Fil-A sandwiches, each with the pickle removed by me (so that the juice remains) and with a slice of cheese added. Also waffle fries and a large Sprite. This meal is directly out of heaven.

[Franklinnoble]

Yeah, I knew you guys would have fun with that after I read it... :D

[cuervo72]

Sorry, it just isn't that good as certain people say :p. I mean, Hell, our HNIC extols the virtues of Sonny's as a barbecue place... SONNY'S! That should tell you all you need to know about how much respect FOFC's "official" taste buds should be given.

Chick-Fil-A is ok, but nothing special in the slightest. In fact, they are quite a bit plain. Though I guess a few packets of hot sauce and some mayo gives it some taste.

Hah, that first part made me chuckle.

I agree on chick-fil-a. Fries are ok. Chicken is ok, but not spectacular. Everything seems small too - when I go there I feel like I need to order two combos or eat half my family's to fill me up. And no, it isn't cheap. My wife (southern roots) likes it much more than I.

I'd probably go for a BK chicken, but I'm biased from working there (back when they had the Italian Chicken...mmm). Tough to beat a $1 from McD's for value too.

[moriarty]

Try one of the new Chik Fil A shakes. AWESOME.

Oh, and i'll plug their breakfasts as well. The sausage, egg, and cheese buscuit is delicious and filling (unlike the McDonalds egg mc morsels).

[Antmeister]

I have to admit that I wasn't wowed at all by the Chik-Fil-A sandwiches. I did like the fries though.

[rjolley]

Chik-Fil-A = great chicken sandwich, nuggets are very good, but I like Wendy's nuggets as well. Add some sweet tea and those lovely fries and it's a great meal.

WhatABurger = What in the world? Had burgers when i first got here last year and have been back maybe once since. They're ok, but overrated. Maybe it's the ones here in West Texas, but I don't even consider WhatABurger when I want a burger...and I pass by one just about every day.

[ahbrady]

Moriarty is dead on about their shakes. It might be the best chain restaurant milkshake I've had. I go for the nuggets or strips when I go for lunch, but their best is the chicken biscuit. Does anyone have a Bojangle's nearby? That's the only other place I know of that serves chicken for breakfast.

[ISiddiqui]

Well McDonald's does now, as I stated above ;).

As for best chain restaurant milkshake... I'll still go with Steak n' Shake :D.

[JonInMiddleGA]

That's the only other place I know of that serves chicken for breakfast.

Hardee's has a chicken biscuit as well (not bad but kind of overpriced IMO).

[JonInMiddleGA]

Does anyone have a Bojangle's nearby?

Only thing I've ever had from Bojangle's that I found remotely good was their sweet tea and the magnificent Bo-Berry Biscuit.

[Butter]

What, you didn't like their grease sandwich?

[General Mike]

Only thing I've ever had from Bojangle's that I found remotely good was their sweet tea and the magnificent Bo-Berry Biscuit.

Yummy. :)

I think there's only one Chick-Fil-A in the entire state of NJ, but there may be 2.

[Samdari]

about 1/3rd of their 1,250 locations are FSU's.


But they are ALL closed on Sunday, no?

[ahbrady]

Well McDonald's does now, as I stated above ;).

As for best chain restaurant milkshake... I'll still go with Steak n' Shake :D.

Sorry, I didn't read that it was for breakfast. Must have just skimmed your post. I don't think they have that at the McDonald's here though. I was in there for breakfast a couple of days ago and didn't see anything about it.

Steak n' Shake would be a close second for me, I think. The only one of those down here closed several years ago, so I've forgotten about them.

[Huckleberry]

Whataburger kicks much ass.

This is the most important fact in this thread.

[hoosiergoody]

But they are ALL closed on Sunday, no?

Correct. The founder is a Christian man who decided that he wanted his restaurant closed on Sunday to allow the workers to spend time with their families and to be able to go to church if they chose to.

I hate that they are closed on Sundays as well, but I applaud his stance and the fact that despite that stance his business has thrived.

[Izulde]

I was going to explain the Sunday thing, but I got beaten to it. :D

[I. J. Reilly]

I can’t believe nobody from the northwest has stuck up for Burgerville yet.
I moved down here to the land of WhatABurger a year ago, and trust me, it’s not even close to Burgerville.

[oliegirl]

After reading this thread yesterday, I had to have Chik-Fil-A for breakfast this morning...was going to have it for lunch also but I was too lazy to go out and get it, however I do think that tomorrow I'll treat myself to my favorite meal :)

[kcchief19]

Correct. The founder is a Christian man who decided that he wanted his restaurant closed on Sunday to allow the workers to spend time with their families and to be able to go to church if they chose to.

I hate that they are closed on Sundays as well, but I applaud his stance and the fact that despite that stance his business has thrived.
I do too. I also respect the way they handle it. Their signage explains the policy without reference to religion and Truett Cathy the founder always said he did it as much for giving himself and his staff a break and a chance to rest as he did for religious reasons.

Clearly not being open on Sundays means a loss of revenue. It would be very easy to open up on Sunday, since it's not the upper management who would be working. Giving their employees a weekend day off like that is an impressive gesture in this day and age.

[Raiders Army]

Wendy's Superbar was really good.

[Toddzilla]

They put copius amounts of powdered sugar in the breading on their chicken, so the calorie count is astronomical. A once-a-month indulgence for me, nothing more.

[Lorena]

So what do you guys put on the chicken biscuits? I tried them with jelly but not sure I like that combo.

[JonInMiddleGA]

So what do you guys put on the chicken biscuits? I tried them with jelly but not sure I like that combo.

Usually I don't add anything, but on the full size ones I will occasionally put a little bit of mayo on there. I've done the jelly thing too but it really doesn't add a whole lot except if you have a little biscuit left over at the end. On the minis I don't think I've ever added anything though.

[wade moore]

No condiments on my Chik-Fil-A breakfast, whether the minis or the chicken biscuit.

[PurdueBrad]

I don't really do the condiment thing for Chik-Fil-A breakfasts either. Mayo on their lunch/dinner items. Never thought of jelly, have to try that next time I'm near one.

[CU Tiger]

they have a buffalo sauce that is great on all their chicken sandwiches and biscuits

[ISiddiqui]

Buffalo sauce for me too.

[wade moore]

I just don't think condiments belong on breakfast sandwiches. Do you put mayo on your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?

[PurdueBrad]

I just don't think condiments belong on breakfast sandwiches. Do you put mayo on your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?

Actually I will occasionally do a mayo or ketchup with a sausage, egg, and cheese or bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. And if I do just egg and cheese, definitely mayo.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I just don't think condiments belong on breakfast sandwiches. Do you put mayo on your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?

Almost always. Pretty much any sandwich with cheese on it is a candidate for mayo with me.

[wade moore]

You guys are aliens.


:)

But seriously - Condiments have always been a lunch/dinner thing for me.

[Butter]

Mayo on the chicken biscuit. Mmm-mmm.

[BigPapi]

Speaking of condiments- anybody try the Honey Roasted BBQ sauce....I always pilfer a few packets of this every time we go to put on food at home. I would eat a shoe dipped in that stuff.....Fantastic!

[wade moore]

Speaking of condiments- anybody try the Honey Roasted BBQ sauce....I always pilfer a few packets of this every time we go to put on food at home. I would eat a shoe dipped in that stuff.....Fantastic!

Yeah, the call it "Chik-Fil-A Sauce" now - but it's quite good.... WITH LUNCH AND DINNER! ;)

[Abe Sargent]

I interviewed at Morehead State for a job last year and they had the perfect storm of fast food restaurants. KFC, Chick-Fil-A, Fazolis and Sonic. I have never seen all four in one place before. My eyes glazed over.

[CU Tiger]

I just don't think condiments belong on breakfast sandwiches. Do you put mayo on your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?
Bacon Cheese and Mayo no egg please for breakfast
Banana Peanut Butter and Mayo for lunch
now doc says I have to lose eight :( so no mayo.....BTW the Yankees among us have no idea what Mayo is....If it isnt Duke's its not mayo..and if its sweet....well I wont tell you what it is, but mayo it aint.

[PurdueBrad]

Duke's is awesome.

I do wish we had a Sonic nearby. I love their drinks.

[Butter]

We found a store up here that carries Duke's mayo, so my wife could quit buying 3-4 large jars of it every time we came down to South Carolina.

[Lorena]

Not a fan of dry sandwiches so I'll put ketchup or mayo on 'em. If they have ranch then I'll mix ranch and ketchup and dip my fries in 'em... yummo.

[sterlingice]

I just don't think condiments belong on breakfast sandwiches. Do you put mayo on your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?

I'm with the crazy guy. Condiments have no place on a breakfast sandwich

SI

[Swaggs]

I interviewed at Morehead State for a job last year and they had the perfect storm of fast food restaurants. KFC, Chick-Fil-A, Fazolis and Sonic. I have never seen all four in one place before. My eyes glazed over.

Man... We used to have a Fazoli's near my apartment in Ohio and I lived off of that stuff. I hadn't seen one for quite awhile, but there was one in Myrtle Beach when we visited last Spring. Fast food pasta needs to catch on and spread. :)

[Karlifornia]

I had Chik-Fil-A once in Alabama, and was a bit underwhelmed. Of course, I was arguing with a girlfriend the whole time, and you know how that can make any meal taste worse.

[MJ4H]

Fazoli's went out of business here in Fayetteville, but while it was here, we had KFC, Chik-Fil-A, Fazoli's, and Sonic all within a few blocks of each other.

[ColtCrazy]

Nuggets and Fries are just a great combo. The Sunday thing is only annoying during football season when I pass 2 of them on the way to a Colts game.

[ISiddiqui]

I just don't think condiments belong on breakfast sandwiches. Do you put mayo on your bacon egg and cheese biscuit?

A) I don't eat mayo anymore (because of the calories, not taste)
B) I usually never eat bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits

C'mon how does buffalo sauce on a chicken biscuit NOT sound good? That's like saying salsa in scrambled eggs is bad.

[ISiddiqui]

I had Chik-Fil-A once in Alabama, and was a bit underwhelmed. Of course, I was arguing with a girlfriend the whole time, and you know how that can make any meal taste worse.

As I've said. Chik-Fil-A is MASSIVELY overrated. Good, yes, but not as good as the hype. And a bit overpriced compared to other fast food.

I'd pick Wendy's over Chik-Fil-A, personally.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I'd pick Wendy's over Chik-Fil-A, personally.

The old Wendy's chicken sandwiches -- when they were fresh, plump, and juicy instead of dried out, thin, and crusty -- I might say you'd have a fair argument.

Now, not even in the ballpark. But back in the day yeah, a Wendy's chicken sandwich with mayo, cheese and onion only, bombdiggitylicious.

[ISiddiqui]

Spicy chicken sandwich FTW... even today.

[Schmidty]

The old Wendy's chicken sandwiches -- when they were fresh, plump, and juicy instead of dried out, thin, and crusty -- I might say you'd have a fair argument.

Now, not even in the ballpark. But back in the day yeah, a Wendy's chicken sandwich with mayo, cheese and onion only, bombdiggitylicious.

They taste exactly the same to me as they did 15 years or so ago.

And of the non-Chik-Fil-A fast food restaurants, Arbys has the best chicken sandwiches.

[wade moore]

As I've said. Chik-Fil-A is MASSIVELY overrated. Good, yes, but not as good as the hype. And a bit overpriced compared to other fast food.

I'd pick Wendy's over Chik-Fil-A, personally.

For dinner/lunch - I can at least somewhat agree with you.

No fast food has anything on Chik-Fil-A breakfast though.

[lordscarlet]

And Chik-Fil-A is tops in nuggets.

[ISiddiqui]

Chicken biscuits are pretty good (I prefer the chicken minis and dip them into buffalo sauce).

[MJ4H]

This thread makes me want Chik-Fil-A. I will try to swing that for lunch.

I always get a standard sandwich with cheese and take the pickle off. I can't imagine getting something else there. Seems weird.

Sometimes the wife brings home chicken biscuits because they catered it at her work. They are okayish.

[wade moore]

This thread makes me want Chik-Fil-A. I will try to swing that for lunch.

I always get a standard sandwich with cheese and take the pickle off. I can't imagine getting something else there. Seems weird.

Sometimes the wife brings home chicken biscuits because they catered it at her work. They are okayish.

This thread made have some mini's for breakfast ;).

[Mike1409]

Had some for lunch!

[General Mike]

Honey on the chicken biscuit or die

[Ryche]

I used to make Fazoli's frozen meals in a factory. It actually turned out looking pretty damn good, especially the lasagna. I shoveled many tubs of the cheese that went into it.

Damn I'm glad I have a desk job now. Although my future wife did like what all that work did for my body.