I Tried Chick-fil-A’s New Chicken & Waffles Sandwich on Day One and Here’s My Verdict
Chick-fil-A's new chicken & waffles sandwich is already dividing fans on day one.
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Who reported it (5)
- Chicken & Waffles debut at Chick-fil-A. See new menu items USA Today · 6h ago
- How Customer Cravings Reimagined a Classic Chick-fil-A · 6h ago
- Chick-Fil-A Fall 2026 Menu Review: 3 Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches Debut, But Only One Brings The Heat foodrepublic.com · 6h ago
- Chick-fil-A bringing chicken and waffles to Houston-area restaurants for limited time Click2Houston · 6h ago
- I Tried Chick-fil-A’s New Chicken & Waffles Sandwich on Day One and Here’s My Verdict Eat This Not That · 6h ago
The story so far
Chick-fil-A has launched three new chicken & waffles sandwiches, but the reviews are mixed. The fast-food chain is known for its chicken sandwiches, but this is its first foray into waffles. The sandwiches are available at select locations, including Houston-area restaurants, for a limited time.
The company's official blog credits customer feedback for the new menu items. One reviewer from Eat This Not That tried the sandwich on its first day and shared their verdict. Food Republic's review suggests that only one of the three sandwiches brings the heat.
Chick-fil-A's move to introduce chicken & waffles follows a trend of fast-food chains experimenting with breakfast items. The limited-time offer means customers have a short window to try the new sandwiches. The company has not yet announced if the sandwiches will become permanent menu items.
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The obvious questions
What new menu items has Chick-fil-A introduced?
Chick-fil-A has introduced three new chicken & waffles sandwiches.
Where are the new sandwiches available?
The new sandwiches are available at select locations, including Houston-area restaurants, for a limited time.
What has the initial feedback been like?
Initial feedback is mixed, with one reviewer from Eat This Not That sharing their verdict on the first day, and Food Republic suggesting that only one of the three sandwiches brings the heat.
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