Is Chick-Fil-A Worth The Money? 


Fast-food chains have been constantly growing since they were first established. The idea that you wouldn’t need to wait long for your dinner or have any clean-up was a great idea that resonated with families everywhere. 

It is convenient to take a few moments to order at the drive-thru and take your hot meal home and enjoy at the table. Now, you can order from a fast-food chain and have the meal delivered right to your doorstep. 

Fast-food chains are not only known for their “fast food” but also for their prices. Typically there is a dollar or value menu that you can choose from. 

These value menus often include burgers, sandwiches, burritos, and other side items that you can create a meal from. However, there are a few chains that don’t adhere to providing this unwritten fast-food value menu. 

Chick-fil-A has been around since 1946 and has marched to the beat of its own drum since it was founded. Chick-fil-A meals will often be a bit more expensive than their competitors and they don’t offer a value menu, is it worth it? 

Many people (myself included) feel like Chick-fil-A is worth it. With good tasting food, good service, and decent sized portions you rarely leave Chick-fil-A disappointed. 

Here are a few additional reasons why paying the extra money is worth it (in my opinion) when ordering Chick-fil-A. 

Chick-fil-A uses fresh ingredients

Most fast-food chains try to cut corners by not using the freshest ingredients. Chick-fil-A only purchases white, fresh chicken meat. 

White meat chicken is more expensive than darker meat and is in high demand. Since their whole menu is based on white meat chicken, it will be a bit more expensive. 

However, it is worth it to know that you are getting great quality white chicken meat instead of mystery meat. 

Chick-fil-A takes care of its employees

You know that saying, “Good help is hard to find.” Chick-fil-A wants to make sure that their employees are cared for as they offer great quality service. Chick-fil-A is also known for its polite employees that end encounters with the phrase, “My pleasure.” 

Customer service employees can deal with a lot of grief and deserve to be paid fairly for all the hard work they put into making Chick-fil-A a great fast-food chain. 

Chick-fil-A also has more employees than your average fast-food establishment. This helps ensure that your waiting, ordering, and receiving of food time is not very long. 

Chick-fil-A gives back to the community

Not only is Chick-fil-A closed on Sunday but its founders believe in the power of tithing and are determined to give back to the community in different ways. Over the years, Chick-fil-A has been able to put over $12 million back into the communities it serves. 

They also have a program called the “Shared Table.” This program has the extra food that is prepared donated to local shelters. This food will help feed the hungry through soup kitchens and other nonprofit organizations.  

While the prices may be a bit more expensive than some of its competitors, Chick-fil-A is also about a great experience as well. You know you are putting your money into a company that cares about the community and gives excellent customer service to its customers. 

In my opinion Chick-fil-A is worth the higher prices.

Is There A Secret Menu At Chick-fil-A? 

Secret menus are exciting to be a part of. You feel like you’re getting something extra special that only a few others know about. 

Secret menus are made up of items that people don’t typically request. When you see some things on the menu that you think might taste good combined, order both and see if you’ve created a secret menu item. 

Secret menu items are up to your imagination. You can create your own chicken bowl, add hashbrown to your mini chicken sandwiches, or crumble your cookies in your ice cream for a flurry.

You can combine several different things to create your own secret menu items…as long as your stomach can handle your creations. 

Here are a few popular secret menu items that you can create at Chick-fil-A.

Root Beer Floats

Chick-fil-A does not sell root beer floats, however, this does not mean that you can’t enjoy one. Chick-fil-A has some of the best ice cream and also serves root beer. 

Ask for a cup of root beer and a scoop of ice cream to create your very own secret menu root beer float. 

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

Although Chick-fil-A is known best for its chicken, it is also known for its chocolate chunk cookies. To create this secret menu item, you need to order two chocolate chunk cookies and a scoop of ice cream. 

Spoon the ice cream on one cookie and add the other cookie to the top. You’ve just made the perfect, secret menu ice cream sandwich. 

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

This secret menu item is not a hard one to create. You will need to order a regular chicken sandwich and ask for a few packets of zesty buffalo sauce. 

Once you get your sandwich and sauce, remove the bun and add your zesty buffalo sauce to create your secret menu buffalo chicken sandwich. 

Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich

If you are looking for a sandwich with a bit more heat to it, then look no further than creating your own spicy grilled chicken sandwich. All you need is the grilled club sandwich with pepper jack cheese. 

Ask for some Sweet & Spicy Sriracha on the side. 

Once you receive your order, remove the bun and toppings and smother your grilled chicken in the sauce. Place your sandwich back together and enjoy the secret menu item, spicy grilled chicken sandwich. 

What Is The Best Thing To Eat At Chick-fil-A?

It can be very hard to pick the best thing to eat at any restaurant. Everyone has their preferences of what they like. 

Most restaurants offer choices between beef and chicken. However, at Chick-fil-A, everything on the menu is made up of chicken. 

Deciding between one chicken meal and another chicken meal can be challenging. 

Here are a few of the best things to eat when you choose Chick-fil-A. 

Salads

If you prefer salads, the best choice for salad is the Spicy Southwest Salad. This option includes cold grilled chicken served on greens. It comes with grape tomatoes, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, roasted corn, black beans, Poblano chiles, and red bell peppers. 

You can also add seasoned tortilla strips and chili lime pepitas. Chick-fil-A recommends using its Creamy Salsa as dressing. 

Entrees

If you prefer your chicken breaded, the best choice is the Chick-fil-A Deluxe Sandwich. You can add any flavor of cheese to boost the flavor of the sandwich. 

If you prefer grilled chicken, then the best option is the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich. You can also pick any cheese to add some extra flavor. 

If you are more of a nugget person then both the breaded and grilled nuggets are great options. 

Sides

Chick-fil-A’s fries are gluten-free and can be enjoyed by everyone. They are delicious as well. If you prefer comfort food, you can choose their macaroni and cheese which is delicious too. 

Desserts

All of Chick-fil-A’s desserts are excellent. If you are in the mood for ice cream, you can’t go wrong with ordering a scoop of ice cream or a milkshake. Their cookies and brownies are delicious as well. 

Final Thoughts

Though the prices of Chick-fil-A might be a bit pricier than some of their competitors, they are worth every penny. Their food is not only delicious but made with fresh ingredients as well. 

Next time you choose Chick-fil-A, be sure to try out one of the secret menu items. 

Hannah R.

Hey, I'm Hannah and I'm the founder of Get Eatin'.

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