So, if you're like me, you've probably had chicken sandwiches of many varieties and styles in a lot of different places. Chick-Fil-A definitely fits into the mold of "fast food" with the focus being on their chicken, so let's break it down.
First, the chicken. It's basically in the name, so it's obviously their major priority. And... it's fine. The fried chicken is definitely the thing to go for, as I wasn't impressed by their grilled chicken when I had it at a different location on a breakfast biscuit. It wasn't bad, it was just okay. You can get sauce to add to your chicken, though, and I found that they have a pretty decent buffalo dip so I'd recommend that. But the chicken just can't compare to the likes of KFC's flavorful, pressure-cooked filets or their famous crispy strips. Again, it's absolutely fine, but other than probably having a slightly better texture to the crusty batter I'd put it on par with Wendy's or McDonald's who have decent chicken and a whole lot more to boot.
Next, the sides. People rave about their waffle fries, and I figure they're probably also fine, but I didn't try them. Waffle fries are a different take on fries that set them apart from the shoestring-McDonald's variety or the fresh-cut Wendy's take on the dish. I have to applaud their originality. I did, however, try their hashbrowns at breakfast and they're basically identical to Burger King's small fried rounds, though I think Chick-Fil-A has a better fryer oil. They were very fresh and good. I also tried their Mac and Cheese at this location and while I'd say it's a little better than the offerings at KFC, I found it a lot better after tossing in some of the buffalo sauce that they gave me. It's fine for fast-food sides that aren't fries, but again, nothing that stands out to any major effect.
The service at this location is just like their food - fine, but nothing to write home about - and that's why this location gets a middle-of-the-road review score.
The iced tea pretty decent here as well. I'd put it probably about on-par with McDonald's. Overall, if I want a great chicken filet on a sandwich, there's KFC. If I want a pretty decent chicken filet on a breakfast sandwich, there are better Chick-Fil-A restaurants out there for me to head toward. If I'm passing through this area and I want a decent chicken filet on a breakfast sandwich and the drive-through line doesn't look too long, I might pop in. That isn't to say that it's a bad location, or that the food is bad; it's just not impressive enough to warrant a visit unless a lot of other factors line up well enough. read more