Chik-Fil-A

Lorena · 07-15-2006, 10:58 PM

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 · 07-15-2006, 10:59 PM

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

JonInMiddleGA · 07-15-2006, 11:05 PM

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 · 07-15-2006, 11:22 PM

Nuggets for me all the way.

thealmighty · 07-15-2006, 11:24 PM

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

LloydLungs · 07-15-2006, 11:31 PM

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 · 07-15-2006, 11:48 PM

The fries absolutely rock.

I tend to order the chicken strips myself.

Cringer · 07-16-2006, 12:04 AM

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

Schmidty · 07-16-2006, 12:06 AM

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:14 AM

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

ISiddiqui · 07-16-2006, 12:18 AM

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:20 AM

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

Lorena · 07-16-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

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

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

JonInMiddleGA · 07-16-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:28 AM

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.

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 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!

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

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

ISiddiqui · 07-16-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

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

. 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 · 07-16-2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

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

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.

sooner333 · 07-16-2006, 02:05 AM

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 · 07-16-2006, 07:53 AM

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

Edward64 · 07-16-2006, 08:02 AM

Best thing to get there is the lemonade.

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

Raiders Army · 07-16-2006, 08:18 AM

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 · 07-16-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Most of this post is baffling.

Raiders Army · 07-16-2006, 08:31 AM

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 · 07-16-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

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

cartman · 07-16-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodgerchick

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 · 07-16-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

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

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Swaggs · 07-16-2006, 10:08 AM

Chik-Fil-A = Crack

Radii · 07-16-2006, 11:30 AM

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 · 07-16-2006, 12:01 PM

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 · 07-16-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

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

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Originally Posted by cartman

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 · 07-16-2006, 03:25 PM

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 · 07-16-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

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

Holy shit, Franky is praising something from Texas?!?!?

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 · 07-16-2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Holy shit, Franky is praising something from Texas?!?!?

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

SackAttack · 07-16-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

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?

sterlingice · 07-16-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

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 · 07-16-2006, 05:56 PM

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 · 07-16-2006, 06:21 PM

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

cuervo72 · 07-16-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Sorry, it just isn't that good as certain people say

. 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 · 07-16-2006, 08:17 PM

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 · 07-16-2006, 08:36 PM

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

rjolley · 07-16-2006, 10:15 PM

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 · 07-16-2006, 11:20 PM

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 · 07-16-2006, 11:42 PM

Well McDonald's does now, as I stated above

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

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JonInMiddleGA · 07-16-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ahbrady

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 · 07-16-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ahbrady

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 · 07-17-2006, 12:11 AM

What, you didn't like their grease sandwich?

General Mike · 07-17-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

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.

07-15-2006, 10:59 PM	#2
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07-15-2006, 11:05 PM	#3
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07-15-2006, 11:22 PM	#4
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07-15-2006, 11:24 PM	#5
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07-15-2006, 11:48 PM	#7
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07-15-2006, 11:31 PM	#6
LloydLungs College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ponchatoula, LA	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.

07-16-2006, 12:04 AM	#8
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07-16-2006, 12:06 AM	#9
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	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.

07-16-2006, 12:14 AM	#10
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I wish we had Chik Fil A in NorCal...

07-16-2006, 12:18 AM	#11
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	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! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-16-2006, 12:20 AM	#12
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	I wish they had an In-n-Out out here. Thats what a hamburgers all about ya know

07-16-2006, 02:05 AM	#21
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	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.

07-16-2006, 07:53 AM	#22
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	Oh Chik-Fil-A, why can't you be open on Sunday!?

07-16-2006, 08:02 AM	#23
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Best thing to get there is the lemonade. I've noticed inconsistencies but when its done right, the lemonade is the best.

07-16-2006, 08:18 AM	#24
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	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.

07-16-2006, 08:31 AM	#26
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	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.).

07-16-2006, 10:08 AM	#30
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07-16-2006, 11:30 AM	#31
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	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.

07-16-2006, 12:01 PM	#32
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	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 __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

07-16-2006, 05:56 PM	#39
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	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.

07-16-2006, 06:21 PM	#40
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Yeah, I knew you guys would have fun with that after I read it...

07-16-2006, 08:17 PM	#42
moriarty College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: A negative place	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).

07-16-2006, 08:36 PM	#43
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07-16-2006, 10:15 PM	#44
rjolley College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Roseville, CA	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.

07-16-2006, 11:20 PM	#45
ahbrady High School JV Join Date: Apr 2002	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.

07-16-2006, 11:42 PM	#46
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Well McDonald's does now, as I stated above . As for best chain restaurant milkshake... I'll still go with Steak n' Shake . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

07-17-2006, 12:11 AM	#49
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	What, you didn't like their grease sandwich? __________________ My listening habits

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