Well, I'll admit I am late to the game. This is my very first time trying Chick-fil-A. I hear about it all the time. Saw the long line at airports when transferring flights. Never had the desire to wait in the long lines. So, it never happened. Not to mention, don't have any up here, except for in the Airport. I asked my friends and relatives what the big deal was, and they simply said, "Fresh, Tasty, and Service." Something I've noticed the old fast food joints seemed to have forgotten.
So, I finished my meeting and was anxious to get back to Albany in time for my Friday night rendezvous. Was just high noon, and I was filling my rental with enough gas to get me to Albany, and make sure their was still the required amount in the tank when returned. We all know how that goes. As I stood there contemplating the to-go snacks I would pick up in the service station convenience store, I saw a familiar sign poking its head out just beyond the hill.
"Ah, Ha!" I thought, in excitement. The opportunity presented itself, so I of course obliged the Chick-fil-A gods. First, I checked the menu on my trusty iPhone, so that I would not be that annoying person in the drive through saying, "Let me seeeee, what do I want to orderrrrrr.... I'd like the..... ummmmm.... hmmmmm." Instead I opted to go with their simple mainstay item... one regular and one spicy. Wanted to taste both and see, as I like both flavors, and really depends on my mood.
The person taking my order was polite, and knew exactly what I wanted. One regular chicken sandwich meal, and then the spicy one by itself no pickles. Figure see if it makes any difference. Food came in nice wrappers. I drove for a while, and found a nice place to stop in the shade. It was about 10 minutes or more, and I was panicking my fast food would get cold fast. Always worry about that when ordering fast food to-go.
Wow, was I surprised. Must have been the special wrapper, but the sandwiches were still piping hot. I mean hot like just off the grill. They were also very tasty, juicy, and fresh, just like everyone said. I tried the regular first, and ate it so fast, was ready for the spicy one next. Talk about addiction. I can now understand the craze. The spice was perfect, the breading crispy, sealing in the juicy white meat. The chunk of meat was just the right size. I wonder if this is what the original McDonald's burgers must have tasted like years ago, before they became commercialized flat bland pieces of meat.
Well, there you have it. I am a fan, and will definitely try again, maybe their deluxe next time, and their nuggets and chicken strips which I hear are delicious. They'd have 5 stars from me, if they actually had one in Albany, and not stuck behind the airport security gate. read more