Who doesn't love Chick-fil-A? Right?
It's true that CfA has better than average fast food. It's also true that the peak dining times at just about any of the franchises can be pure misery with long lines and lots of noise. In these two areas, the long awaited brand new franchise in Red Oak does not disappoint.
In addition, the restaurant was built at an already very troublesome and congested intersection. Maybe there's more street changes coming that I know nothing about. I can only hope.
The interior of the restaurant is very modern, bright and clean; but they have started with an already too small play area. The dining area is barely big enough. Which brings me to the usually too small bathrooms. At least here, there are two sinks. Thank you.
The service was a bit jumbled. Training was happening. I can be forgiving of that. I had a gift card and redeemed it for a no bun grilled chicken sandwich - add pickles - add extra pickles; please, extra please. This is where I always wish they had onions and I still don't understand why they do not have them! They don't have onion rings; but I'm talking sandwiches, salads and flavor here!! No onions. Seriously?
The chicken breast was a dark brown with black grill marks. Suprisingly, it wasn't too dry. However, having to stare at pickles must have got to somebody. Extra pickles means more than four of them to this girl, so I went back for more. The $4.39 sandwich was free. Not the best chicken ever; but okay for a little over $4 and better than some.
I also ordered a side salad which frankly, mostly underwhelmed. For $2.89, this mostly Romaine lettuce salad does have a sprinkling of red cabbage, carrots, a cheese blend with (2) grape tomatoes; but it hit the spot when combined with the lettuce, tomatoes and pickles from the sandwich. It does come with a packet of Charred Tomato Crispy Red Bell Peppers which add 6 grams of fat and 6 carbs to the salad. I didn't know they were coming; but I didn't see the nutritional value and didn't eat them. They would have helped the overall flavor; but I'd rather have cucumbers.
They do have an absolutely delicious no fat and 9 carb Chili Lime Vinaigrette salad dressing at Chick-fil-A, just a little spicy. Supposedly 129 restaurants across Texas offer Jalapeños. You have to ask. I've never had one say yes, yet; but I forgot to ask here.
The restaurant itself was sparking clean everywhere. My water was given to me in a to go cup with a lid. I would not have been charged extra for salad dressing for my sandwich. Service was super friendly, as always. There aren't too many always clean, low priced, yet healthy fast food options in this area yet. This place is going to be wildly busy until there's some competition. read more