Chick-fil-A’s Testing Four New Waffle Sandwiches

Things happen quickly in the fast food world. Back in August, when Chick-fil-A turned chicken and waffles into a sandwich, it seemed as though the chain might have a new lifelong product on its hands. People love chicken. They love waffles. They love sandwiches. Yes, it was always meant to be a limited-time affair – but surely, it was a slam dunk and one that could potentially earn an upgrade to its permanent menu, right? 

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A lot of people certainly thought so – and while we personally didn’t love its new sandwich, it accrued a sizable fanbase over the late summer and early fall months. But cut to three months later, and it’s disappearing…while other new waffle sandwiches are being quietly lined up to take its place. The wheel continues to turn. 

Chick-fil-A’s New Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches

While Chick-fil-A’s Chicken & Waffles Sandwich is being officially discontinued on November 14, the chain will start testing four new versions of the sandwich just a few days after. Starting November 16, select locations will be offering its new Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches, and customers can order fillings like Chicken, Egg & Cheese; Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Egg & Cheese; Bacon, Egg & Cheese; or Sausage, Egg & Cheese. 

There’s good news for folks who are already mourning the loss of chicken and waffles for breakfast at the chain, too: Its Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich will still be available at the locations testing these new varieties. However, both that sandwich and the new ones will only be available for breakfast, so you’ll have to set your alarm.

Where Can I Find Them?

It’s a pretty limited testing run, I’m afraid. Chicago, Tampa, and Raleigh, NC restaurants will be trying out these new sandwiches – and everywhere else will revert to business as usual. Might be time for a road trip. 

And What Does This All Mean?

Well, if I were a betting man, I’d say that Chick-fil-A’s not done with the waffle sandwich just yet – and if this testing period goes well, we could see a bigger rollout of a waffle sandwich menu at some point. That’s by no means a given; fast food chains tend to be very particular about what makes it to mass market, and the graveyard of formerly tested food items that ended up going nowhere is pretty full. But the restaurant’s already got months under its belt with the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich and an audience that’s ready for more, so watch this space.