I was turned on to Chick-fil-A about 3 years ago by my partner. Of course this is when we weren't living in the same city, and I had to travel 624 miles just to get some nuggets and chicken strips. All of that changed a couple of weeks ago. Chick-fil-A made the mistake of opening a location in Wheaton, 10 minutes from my house. And now, I can't get enough of them. From the friendly staff to the "oh-my-goodness-this-is-so-good" food, Chick-fil-A wins hands down. The chicken strips and nuggets seem to melt in your mouth and really fill you up. I should know. The first night of opening, I walked out with 3 small boxes of strips and nuggets. I'm not alone. They consistently have a line of cars wrapped around the building just to get in the drive thru. Oh, and did I mention that they open at 6:30am for breakfast? Only downside is that NO Chick-fil-A, anywhere, is open on Sundays. Chick-fil-A, you have become my new BFF. read more

I'm sorry, but am I the only one who thinks Chick-fil-A is wayyyyyy overrated? I can't be the only one. The chicken is average, at best, and the overall menu selection is way too small. I've been to this location a few times and not once has my food been what I would consider to be hot. It's always a little above room temperature. I will say that Chick-fil-A typically has very friendly service. Generally their employees are very helpful and seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs. That's rare in an industry like this, so hats off to them for that. read more

I don't like chicken, but I love Chick-Fil-A's. I don't know what it is about it but I just get this feeling inside! Maybe it's the tenderness of the meat, the freshness, the enticing aroma, the warm feeling I get from being treated as a guest, maybe it's the shake making my butt bigger (my husband just loves that). Of course you're going to pay slightly more, it's not horse slop from McDonald's. The divine flavors caressing my tongue and tickling my earlobes forces me to accept the price I must pay to experience the blissful sensation of Chick-Fil-A sauce dripping down my fingers as I stuff a tender into my anticipating mouth. Whatever your opinion is of the food, no one can take customer service away from Chick-Fil-A. You will never have a more pleasant experience with fast food than at the drive thru window or while ordering at the counter. The staff not only is fully willing to go out of their way to satisfy the customer but is also one of the most pleasant bunches of people I've ever seen in the workplace. You know how you go to Wendy's or McDonalds and all the workers are somewhat suicidal looking? Ya, not here. Finally, the staff maintains a very clean store, I'd feel comfortable eating in the bathroom. Can't say I've ever said that before. I laugh about all the Chick-Fil-A controversy. The pro-LGBT crowd and it's supporters have declared a boycott on this company. Ya, looks like they're really hurting from the lack of business, so much in fact that I've seen 2 new stores go up within the last 2 weeks. Times are tough man. read more

My favorite chicken restaurant! Service is fast and very friendly. The food is excellent. The bathrooms are clean. Family friendly, they have a play area as well as coloring supplies available for free. Only thing i don't like is that they aren't open on Sunday. read more

Whole white chicken with two pickles. Meat is juicy and tender if fresh out of the fryer. Hit or miss on the crunch of the original chicken sandwich. I usually order mine with extra pickles, take it home, toast it more, and add my own condiments to make it the ultimate chicken sandwich. Waffle fries are definitely hit or miss depending on traffic. It's either hot and crispy or limp and half raw. Sometimes, you end up with a few huge slices of waffle fries or a bunch of overcooked potato ends,which make you wish you had regular fries or chips. The sauces are ok if you like soybean oil and high fructose corn syrup. The tea and coffee are well done. They both are fresh and full bodied. The sweet tea is sweet but not crazy sweet like McDonald's sweet tea. The lemonade is legit and is 90% puckering sour. Pair this with half unsweetened tea and it is one of the best half and half drinks ever (better than Arizona tea brand). The staff are friendly and almost always willing to accommodate your needs. The place is also family friendly and has a play pen. The menu prices itself are pricey with the average meal costing at least $7 for the amount of food you get. You might be better off donating a few dollars to a cause and spinning the wheel for a food prize here. read more

I can't think of Chick-fil-A without snickering. A friend of my brother could not call it Chick-fil-A and kept calling it Chick-a-file. Like someone unnaturally attracted to chickens? Ewww. I was curious. A fast food chain dedicated to chicken? How good could it be? It was good. Nothing more, nothing less. I got the chicken nuggets--figured it was the best way to try the myriad of sauces they offer. The best thing? That they don't charge you for extra sauce. I asked for four different sauces and they were very happy to comply. The best-best thing? the side of waffle fries. Crispy hot potato fun. Not too salty either. I loved the Polynesian sauce--like a good sweet and sour sauce it was. The House sauce was good--kind of like a dressy mayo. The ranch was tasty as well. The Honey Mustard was awful--no way I can explain it, no mustard taste, no honey tasted. Blech. I hear the peach shake is "to die for" and the breakfast sammie is worth a check. I wasn't overly impressed, but liked it enough to come back to try the shake and breakfast. read more

Chick-fil-A...Thank you for coming to the Chicagoland area! I like your food, but you made my southern wife extra happy. The Chick-fil-A location is great! The employees are very friendly and the restaurant is clean and inviting. I went with the Spicy Chicken Deluxe with waffle fries on this occasion. The sandwich was moist, spicy, and delicious. The waffle fries were excellent. Yes, it is a fast food chain...but a definite 5 stars in that category. read more

I drive out of my way to go to this Chick-fil-A on our way to the dog park. I get an egg biscuit and ask for a squirt of whip cream for my dog. Today I was notified by the manager that they no longer do The whipped cream for dogs. So, now I will not go to Chick-fil-A on my way to the dog park, McDonald's is closer anyway. This seems like a very simple and low cost thing to do to keep customers happy and coming back. read more

Seriously?! Pickles on a chicken sandwich? Makes me want to go murder cows. Very overpriced for what it is. Drive down to portillos and get an all around better chicken sandwich. read more

Ehhhhh. I normally love Chick Fil A. But this location is a bit chaotic, orders are messed up and service is slow. Today I waited 15 minutes for a cup of coffee. At that rate, I could have picked the beans, roasted them and ground them myself. Also, the price is high for what you get. And their fruit - while good - is ridiculously expensive as a side dish. I do however love their setup of sauces and stuff. All in all, I'd pass on coming here in the future. read more

If you're going to do one thing, do it right. I found the drive thru to be pretty easy to navigate and it moved rather quickly. A few of us headed over there during the lunch rush the other day and although the video of the person taking our order didn't match up with the voice (??) they got our order correct and moved us through quickly. I'm a fan of the spicy chicken and they do it pretty darned good. I'm not a pickles guy so that stuff has to come off and they do it without hassle. I love them as they have Coke products. Oh and who doesn't love waffle fries?? read more

No review necessary, good chicken sandwiches and nuggets. The food here is exactly what other people say it is. It's the top choice when it comes to fast food chains around here. They have great chicken sandwiches, I prefer the spicy sandwich with Chick-fil-A sauce or the nuggets with pure honey. If you're sick (which I recently was) I found the chicken noodle soup here to be very good. I don't know why this place needs another review, but... I checked in here so why not. Overall, just go and try it out if you haven't. I'm not absolutely enamored like some people, but if I'm going fast food, I think of this place first. read more

I lived in Cincinnati for a short time after college, and fell in love with Chick-fil-A while living there. They have FINALLY made their way to Chicago. Everything is good here. Literally. The chicken sandwiches and chicken nuggets. The waffle fries (not very much seasoning, so may not be a hit with those who like really salty fries). The milkshakes are to DIE for. I don't see how you could not be satisfied. The only downside...they are closed Sundays. read more

Exactly how I like my chickens...dead and fried and tasty. Service at this location is over the top; very friendly and eager to please. Yummy! read more

Not sure what the big deal about Chick Fil A is; It's a solid fast food restaurant with good workers, but the food isn't that special in my opinion. Maybe I need to visit again, but I got a chicken sandwich, chicken nuggets, and a fruit bowl. Kind of pricey, but I guess that's what happens when you try to eat healthy. This restaurant is on theother side of town of where I live, so I'm not sure I'll be back. I'd like to reiterate how nice the staff is, though. Eat More Chikin? read more

Oh the joys of Chick-fil-A... you'd think you're family or old friends coming in here the way the staff greets you. Polite staff, very willing to help customers in any way (seriously, I'm sitting here watching as this one employee helps wrangle a suitable seating situation for about half a dozen new mothers and their babies), the man at the register informed me of all my options with my meal, and the restaurant is very clean with flowers on the tables. I don't know how often you call your food pretty, but my Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap is just that! It looks colorful and fresh and tastes just as good as it looks (and when does that ever happen)! Waffle fries taste good, coffee is (hold on, taking a sip...) good, the avocado lime ranch dressing is a nice touch, and all in all I am very pleased! Also a plus, Wi-Fi is fast and painless! Prices are a little higher than your normal fast-food place but this is, no duh, not regular fast-food! It really is great-- food, atmosphere, staff, the works, definitely give it a try, you won't be disappointed! Update already: Seriously, this staff! Came and cleared my stuff for me and have twice checked on me to make sure I was still doing alright and if I need a coffee refill. Anyone who says this is like your average McD's or Wendy's might be crazy. read more

Chick-fil-A - Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap with waffle fries and coffee. Picture doesn't do justice to how good it is! - Fast Food Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

I thought this place was okay, had the grilled chicken sandwich and it was not so amazing, didn't finish it and ended up eating the tiny chicken nuggets which were actually good. My boyfriend on the other hand got the spicy sandwiches (crispy) and he loved it! I guess I shouldn't have gotten the grilled. Will go back again and try something else on the menu. read more

Consistent quality, quantity and good service keep me as a customer. While I try to avoid fast food as a whole, this Chick-Fil-A is the exception. Keep up the good work to keep me as a customer. read more

Chick-fil-A - The new front counter. - Fast Food Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

I am a crazy fan of Chick-fil-a, going back to my college years I think, so I was THRILLED when they finally came to the Chicago area. If you don't like chicken, you're kind of out of luck. BUT, the original chick-fil-a is AMAZIZING!!! Perfect blend of spices, perfect level of juiciness, nicely soft bun. I mean, you absolutely can't go wrong. Add some waffle fries, and I'm in heaven. They have fried or grilled chicken sammiches, spicy fried (which my husband, a "spicy snob" said was very good", chickensalad, nuggets, strips, or salads with chicken. For sides - waffle fries, cole slaw, carrot-raisin salad, fruit cup. The menu isn't huge, but it doesn't need to be. Great selection of dipping sauces for the nuggets, or fries if you like. Polynesian sauce is my favorite. Milkshakes are also delicious. One of the best parts about Chick-fil-a is that it seems to be a genuinely nice company to work for. The staff always seems genuinely happy to be there, and are always ready to answer you with "My Pleasure". One of my nephew's favorite things to do is tro try to get them to say "You're welcome" instead of "my pleasure". All Chick-fil-a locations are closed every Sunday, which is a pain when you want chick-fil-a on a Sunday, but I totally respect the company's decision to give their staff a day with their families. The company is very family-oriented, and I like that. You'll probably even hear some contemporary Christian music over the music system instead of the nonsense most places play. All in all - wonderful food, super friendly staff, great parent company. I'm in! Now open one in Plainfield, PLEASE!!!!!! read more

Chick Fil A food is known for being good and dependable. On my most recent visit, I was impressed with the side of fruit, which was super fresh and tasty - apples, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges and some melon. What impressed me the MOST was the service. Last week on a drizzly day, I pulled into a handicapped spot, hung the placard from the mirror and as I was getting myself and my crutches out of my car, an employee (a young man with short black hair, whose name I didn't catch) was standing right outside my door, holding an umbrella over my head so I didn't get wet. AT A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT! Since I was doing the post-surgical "slow walk" I was assured to take my time and cautioned to not slip. Another employee, Cindy, was holding the restaurant door open for me. She offered to stand with me while I ordered and then bring my food and drink to me. Cindy checked on me a few times while I was there meeting with a friend to see if there was anything I needed and to make sure I was feeling ok. She even offered another chair so I could put my leg up. I just can't say enough about the superb and clear "far above average" thoughtfulness that was shown to me. Kudos to these two employees who made me smile and feel that human kindness still exists...and often from the least expected ways! read more

Born and raised in Atlanta, I was missin' me some Chick-fil-A, as it was originated in the "A". After I heard there was a new Chick-fil-A, my husband took me here as a treat. I love their spicy chicken sandwich; it seemed a lot spicier than it was when I was in Atlanta. Regardless, it was good. Nick B. Mentioned their honey BBQ sauce; I second it! It's a sweeter sauce, so if you're not into sweet things, you may not like. Another person asked what is so special about this place?! Well, my friend, I think it's the chicken. Not sure if you recall, but the chicken you were eating was the real deal. If you bite into the chicken, you will see the breast meat that you would on a real chicken that was purchased at a non-fast food restaurant. It's not processed chicken meat!! The thing that makes it special is the fact that you're paying fast food prices for real chicken meals, which is in my opinion a steal of a deal. Its worth a try. Nick B. Mentioned that they are very friendly; they are just the same in good 'ole Georgia!! Cheers! Happy eating!! (word on the street says they are opening chick-fil-a in Schaumburg) read more

!!!! !!!! !!!! I lived in Atlanta for several years and one thing I really missed about living there was Chik-Fil-A. When I learned about a year ago that they were opening a restaurant in Wheaton, I was excited since my wife and I frequent the area often. My wife and I visited the Wheaton location on a Saturday evening and they were pretty busy. I must admit though, the staff did an excellent job moving people through the restaurant. (quickly filling orders and cleaning tables) Food tasted very consistent with other Chik-Fil-A locations. Admittedly, the price is a little more expensive than other competitve fast food locations, but the fries are worth the premium. I have no doubt this location is going to do very well. We will be returning in the near future. read more

Best fast food experience ever. Just wish they were so popular and busy during peak hours and not open Sundays unfortunately

I don't live anywhere close to this location, but I really, really wanted a chicken sandwich and remembered that Chick-fil-A restaurants finally infiltrated West Suburban Illinois. I bought my mom with me as we were shopping and she thought I was crazy for traveling all the way to Wheaton for a chicken sandwich. Hey, I travel for food. And let me tell you, that was a good chicken sandwich. It was hot, tender and filling. The place was clean and the service was great. Although I live in Oak Park, the temptation will always be there to go and get that chicken sandwich. read more

I have never had Chick-fil-a before but have always heard good things about it. This one is near my workplace so I tried it out a month or two ago. Yep, it is pretty good. Honestly if I had to go with fast food.....why would I ever pick McD's over this? The waffle cut fries are great, I always order an upsize of those. I tried the plain chicken, deluxe chicken, and spicy chicken version sandwiches. The deluxe is my favorite. The staff is very polite and seem to be a lot happier than the usual fast food workers. I think this is important since a "meh" McD's worker can really dull down the customer experience.....moods are contagious you know. I also like that this company has religious values that keeps them closed on Sunday and (I heard) starts each morning off with prayer. It is not the religious part that intrigues me as much as they do this in a world were it is quickly criticized. I like how values are not forced and seem to co-exist well with their business. I give them much respect for that. **Chicago's mayor, alderman, and the Jim Henson Co need stop interfering with a free-market enterprise in order to start media-hysteria. Let the customer's decide.** read more

I really want to give this store a better rating. I think the staff is super friendly and the quality of the food is excellent. But I don't know what it is about the drive thru and getting my order correct, but literally every time I order in the drive thru, something is missing in my order. I've gotten to the point where I will have to check my order before I depart. I ALWAYS have a missing item. And when I say Alway, I mean every time. And I usually go once a week. Usually, it's the extra fries, I know to look for those. Today those were there, but of the two kids nugget meals I ordered, only one meal had nuggets in the bag. I now have to look inside each bag because I can't assume that all of the items in the meal bags are going to be there. So frustrating. Like I said, I want to give a better rating, but I'm just tired of always having something missing. read more

Okay - as a transplanted southerner - I am always happy to have a Chick-fil-a nearby! They brought samples to my office this week - DELICIOUS - hope they keep the quality high! read more

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Chick-fil-A never disappoints the sandwiches are really fresh and it feels like your eating something of quality. I am not a big fan of their waffle fries but then again I am not a big fan or any fries unless their fresh cut double fried. I like the fact that I can opt out of fries in the combo for a small charge get soup or salad. I think there side salad is the best of any fast food franchise. I dont get them often but the nuggest are excellent especially with the polynesian sauce. On the lighter side they have a eccellent grilled chicken that actually has the consistency of real chicken read more

We went here the other night on a Thursday- they said it was "spirit night" and I think it was a fundraiser for a local church. It felt CHAOTIC. There were people all crowded by a little table near where you order and it was almost impossible to walk anywhere- pretty frustrating but boy did everyone else seem to be having fun. I continue to find this location more stressful and loud than other locations. The reason I wanted to update my review is that they have new salads! I had the Cobb Salad and I LOVED it. As I was eating it I was plotting when the next time I could come back to have it again would be! It was so delicious. I don't know if they always do this or if this was just a one time thing, but I don't like cheese on my salads and most fast food places pre-make their salads with cheese already on them so I'm out of luck. I asked if I could order one without cheese and they asked the manager who made it for me! I really appreciated that. The salad is full of romaine and baby greens, with roasted/grilled corn kernels, a little bacon, a little hard boiled egg, tomatoes, carrots and then these tomato and crispy red bell peppers that come on the side which were unique and really tasty. They top the salad with hot sliced chicken nuggets. I chose to have the avocado lime ranch dressing which was delicious (but don't use the whole packet- it has a ton of fat in it which kind of takes away the benefit of ordering a salad in my opinion!- you don't need much anyway because everything else is so good.) They have some other new salads too- A Grilled Market Salad and an Asian Salad (which I'll try when I get tired of the Cobb one!) :) I still ordered my waffle fries- can't avoid those. And peach shakes are back in season so I highly encourage you to get one of those too. Delicious food at Chick-fil-A! read more

How are there negative reviews about Chick-Fil-A?? Service is good here, not as good as in the south, but still good. Always get the wheat bread, it tastes a bit sweeter and makes the whole sandwich taste a little better. Every sandwich that I have ever had (and believe me, there have been a lot since I lived in Georgia for a few months) has always been perfect. Never too salty or under-seasoned or for any reason that the negative reviewers say about Chick-Fil-A. Get the regular sandwich, or grilled, no extras, just the meat and wheat bread, waffle fries and lemonade or unsweet and you will be in heaven... of course you have to use the Buffalo Sauce though! mmmmmm YUUMMMM Now if only Blue Bell would come here soon too! HA read more

TL;DR summary: Good food, friendly service, posted opening hours incorrect, no compensation offered for my inconvenience, no reply from corporate RE: feedback. I tried Chick-fil-A for the first time this weekend, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the quality of the food. I had a chicken biscuit and a spicy chicken biscuit, and both were juicy and flavorful. The biscuits had just the right degree of flakiness - they held together but weren't tough. Service at Chick-fil-A seems to get rave reviews. My experience was positive overall, but not uniformly. First, I will say that the employees on location were very pleasant and friendly. However, when I arrived for breakfast 10 minutes past the posted opening time (6 a.m. per the website, Yelp and the business' doors), they told me that they didn't open till 6:30. So I hung out in the parking lot for 20 minutes (Wheaton is not really close to home for me) and upon coming inside, I wasn't offered anything to compensate me for the inconvenience. I contacted Chick-fil-A corporate via email with my feedback and receipt number, but I received no reply. I can understand some lag in posting changed hours of operation on the doors (perhaps a week or two), but the corporate website should be updated within 24 hours of any such change, in my opinion. Will I come back? I think so. It's among the best quality fast food you're likely to find. Do call ahead to make sure they are open though. Edit 9/17/11: The corporate office wrote me back after a few days saying that they would forward my comments to the franchisee. I never heard from that person. read more

Chick-fil-a is always 5-star! Their menu is really great and so affordable. Once you enter their place you will receive a very nice greeting. Their employees are kind, jolly, and cheerful. You can really see that they really do their job and are happy to serve every customer they have. Their menu here is overflowing, all of the selections are unexpected, and the quality is pretty awesome. I ordered some of their sandwiches, the meat is tender, and the cheese is tasty. Also, all the veggies they used in their food are fresh and new. Their interior is fine, organized, and bright. Their seating is wide, you can find a lot of vacant seats, and their place is huge. I really appreciate the service of this place. All of their staff is friendly, accommodating, and helpful. Their frosted Lemonade is also highly recommended for the first-timer. Can't wait to visit this amazing spot again, will surely explore their menu soon, and will also recommend this place to all of my friends and family. Thank you, Chick-fil-A! Keep it up! Kudos guys! read more

After spending an ungodly amount of time in the deep South, I came to know and love the nectar of the gods that is Chik-Fil-A diet lemonade. That's right, this entire review is based on the diet lemonade alone - don't judge me! This tart with just the right amount of sweet beverage is totally worth driving from Villa Park to Wheaton for and nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer (or who am I kidding - even a freezing winter) day. The service is always speedy, even when the line is out the door and the employees are uber polite. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they brought in actual Southerners to work there because every time, it's guaranteed someone is going to make me feel older than my 29 years by calling me "ma'am" or even worse "madam". Oh yeah, they apparently serve chicken or something else there too. read more

I know everyone is beyond excited to finally have a chick-fil-a in the area, but I didn't remember liking it in college and now I remember why. It's fine. The ingredients are fresh, so that's good... I got the spicy chicken sandwich and it was enjoyable after adding some mayo and hot sauce. Yes, I'll admit I was a little mad they won't put your mayo on for you. I hate having to take apart my sandwich to put on a common condiment! The last thing I have to say is - waffle fries? Come on. They aren't that great. So yes, the quality is a lot better then McDonalds and a little better then Wendy's. But it's also much more expensive and not worth the price. I'd say to go try it. It might be for you. It's just not my first choice. read more

'you want everything to stop that bad'. c/o elliott smith.... ...which is to say i've never had chickfila and finally went. So i did and it was beyont. i really didn't want to like it, to believe the hype, etc. but that's good chix. read more

As my man, John Lennon once said "I dig a chicky, by Charles Hawtrey and the Deaf Aids. Phase One, in which Doris gets her fries." Ok, so maybe that doesn't work. And maybe it's not cool to like Chick-fil-A. So be it. I ain't scared. When I need a nice comfort-food-grease-coat fix, I head here. Don't worry, I get the DIET lemonade, with my side of fried chicken and pillow-yet-crunchy waffle friggin' fries. I have a fetish for dipping sauce...of which CFA has a-plenty. I dip dip dip the CFA Nuggets in Buffalo AND Chick-Fil-A sauce because I am just that cray. It's the right combo of a tangy, creamy, salty, holy drool-fest. There was this one day I decided to get the chicken wrap (it wasn't a stressful or hormonally-charged day, I guess), and it was actually pretty good! Do I crave it? No, but just know there are options to the fried fry fest of awesomeness. And don't worry, I won't judge. read more

Holy shit! 12 minutes in the drive thru. I get it if it's a long line but there were 3 cars in front of me and barely moved. Properly staff people if you can't be a "fast food" place. read more

There's a good reason this place has such a fanatic following. Be aware that they are closed on Sundays (I know, right?). I had the classic chick-fil-a. It was outstanding and gets the chicken right everywhere every other chain can't. It's tender, moist and flavorful. Not dry or coated in a chemical. The kids loved the strips and nuggets! Like more than I have ever seen them love said chicken parts. PLUS, you get waffle fries and they offer like 8 dipping sauces. Maybe due to the opening (and the fact that you couldn't wedge another person in there) they had a lot of employees working the room taking garbage and refilling drinks (!) and generally being pleasant. I'll go here again for sure. read more

I had to try Chick-fil-A from all the rave reveiws I hear from my friends down south. Hands down best fast food chicken sandwich. The spicy chicken sandwich was very moist and very flavorful. It came with pepperjack cheese and fresh lettuce and tomatoe. Dipped in the Chick-fil-A sauce made it even more delicious. I wasn't a fan of the waffle fries (too bland) or the sweet tea (TOO sweet). I'm not sure why people complain about the to go process. There is nothing complicated about it and the line moved steadily. During the lunch hour it took literally all of about 5 minutes to order, pay, and get my food. read more

Mmmm chicken biscuit with cheese and strawberry jam. Enough said. Visited: April 7, 2012 read more