Chick-fil-A’s Chicken and Waffles Sandwiches Are Coming to Every Restaurant on August 24

Chick-fil-A is taking chicken and waffles national. Starting August 24, 2026, the chain will offer new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches across the country as part of a limited-time fall menu, according to an announcement on the official Chick-fil-A Press Room.

The sandwich stacks a chicken filet and three strips of applewood-smoked bacon between two maple-flavored waffles, slathered with honey butter spread and served with syrup. A smaller breakfast version runs until 10:30 a.m. (starting around $4.95), while a larger entrée version is available from 10:30 a.m. until close (starting around $7.59). Customers can select Original, Spicy, or Grilled chicken.

Why Now

The nationwide launch follows a successful market test conducted from December 1, 2025, through January 24, 2026, in Baltimore and San Antonio. Overwhelming consumer response and social media buzz convinced leadership to bring the offering to all markets.

Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A’s director of menu and packaging, noted that the chain wanted to bring familiar comfort flavors to the fall menu in an unexpected format.

The launch anchors Chick-fil-A’s yearlong “Newstalgia” campaign celebrating the company’s 80th anniversary in 2026. The milestone initiative has already introduced updated packaging, collectible cups, and permanent Frosted Sodas and Floats.

What’s on the Sandwich

• Two maple-flavored waffles acting as a sturdy, soft bun
• Chick-fil-A chicken filet (Original, Spicy, or Grilled)
• Three strips of applewood-smoked bacon
• Honey butter spread plus a side of classic syrup

Rather than using separate recipes, the breakfast and entrée offerings adjust filet and waffle sizing. Breaking from Chick-fil-A’s typical policy of locking breakfast items to morning hours, the entrée version makes the sweet-and-savory flavor profile available all day.

Value & Price Comparison

Pricing and Availability

The breakfast sandwich starts at approximately $4.95, and the entrée version starts around $7.59, with regional pricing variations. Orders open August 24 in-person, online, and via the mobile app.

Chick-fil-A has designated the sandwiches as a limited-time fall offering while supplies last. Because locations remain closed on Sundays and hours vary locally, checking the app before traveling is recommended.

New S’mores Drinks Join the Menu

Two seasonal beverages launch alongside the sandwich lineup:

• S’mores Milkshake: Icedream dessert blended with chocolate shortbread, graham cracker crumbles, and marshmallow syrup, crowned with marshmallow whipped topping.
• S’mores Frosted Coffee: Cold-brewed coffee blended with marshmallow syrup, Icedream, chocolate shortbread, and graham cracker crumbles.

A Long Road to the Menu

Chick-fil-A first experimented with a chicken and waffles pairing around 2014 before shelving the concept. The positive regional testing in late 2025 confirmed that the sweet-and-savory combination worked best in a portable sandwich format rather than a plated meal.

This move reflects a broader QSR trend covered by industry outlets like Nation’s Restaurant News, where fast-food operators continue leveraging comfort food pairings to drive foot traffic.

Texture and Taste Profile

Chick-fil-A crafted the waffles specifically to function like a sandwich bun—durable enough to hold the savory fillings without crumbling, yet soft enough for an easy bite.

• Flavor Dynamics: The waffle batter features infused maple flavor, delivering subtle sweetness even before applying syrup. Pairing this with smoky bacon and a fried filet yields a balanced profile.
• Customization: Guests can add extras like cheese or egg, or purchase a plain waffle individually.
• Menu Tip: Choosing the Spicy Filet provides a sharp kick of heat that cuts through the rich sweetness of the maple and honey butter spread.

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