Puk, Puk, Pukaaak! If you like your deep fried chicken sandwiches, this is the place to be. The fried chicken gods just opened a new Chick-fil-A on Queen Street West in downtown Toronto and right across the street from Club Monaco (Queen and Spadina/ 336 Queen St West).
Once you walk through the entrance, it's super modern and COVID safe. The queue is on the left and these greeters with iPads take your order and name. We always go for the spicy chicken sandwiches and a large waffle fries. (Oh, and it's not that spicy at all!)
Super Fun Facts: these are the top most-ordered menu items in the Northeast region (of the US) in 2021, but hey it's close enough to Toronto!
1. Waffle Potato Fries
2. Soft Drinks
3. Chick-fil-A Nuggets
4. Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
5. Regular Lemonade
6. Sweet Iced Tea
7. Spicy Chicken Sandwich
8. Hash Browns
9. Spicy Deluxe Sandwich
10. Mac & Cheese
11. Chick-fil-A Deluxe Sandwich
Plus, you get to pick an UNLIMITED number of dips. The oh-so-gooey-and-delectable sauces are the real show stoppers. --Double dipping is highly encouraged!
Chick-fil-A Sauce
Classic dipping sauce with notes of honey mustard and a smoky tang.
Polynesian Sauce
A delicious sweet and sour sauce with a strong, tangy flavor.
Honey Mustard Sauce
A savory sauce with the robust flavor of mustard and spices combined with the sweetness of honey.
Garden Herb Ranch Sauce
A creamy buttermilk ranch sauce with savory garlic, onion and herb flavors.
Zesty Buffalo Sauce
A flavorful hot sauce with a smooth, bold flavor.
Barbeque Sauce
Classic barbeque sauce, seasoned with spices, onion and garlic for a rich and bold flavor.
Sriracha Sauce
A sweet and tangy sauce made with chili peppers for a spicy twist.
OK, after you order, you walk up to the register and share your name with the cashier, who also rings you in. The wait is about 10-15 mins for your order and you stay in your plexiglass "lane" while you wait. I suggest admiring how the crew work their magic because it really takes a village.
Once your order is ready, there's ample seating including some 4-seater booths, high tops, and even some single seating near the entrance (by the floor to ceiling windows). On the right of the cash registers is the pick-up line for online orders. https://order.chick-fil-a.ca/menu
My favourite memory is biting into that heavenly chicken sandwich. As the pros describe it, "A boneless breast of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips. Also available on a multigrain bun."
Other cool facts: The "A" at the end of "Chick-fil-A" isn't just a play on the word "fillet", it also means Grade A. I was impressed to learn that Chick-fil-A sources 100% real, whole, boneless breast of chicken that has never been grounded or separated, and that contains no fillers or added steroids or hormones. -Awesome!
And to top it off, Chick-fil-A employees are so polite. "Please", "thank you", and "my pleasure" are common words you'll hear around Chick-fil-A restaurants.
So hey Toronto, "Eat Mor Chikin"!! read more