Chick-fil-A is taking a familiar, beloved comfort food and giving it a fresh, modern Chick-fil-A spin – because who doesn’t love breakfast for dinner?
The Rundown:
- A Reimagined Classic: This fall, Chick-fil-A® is introducing sweet-and-savory flavors to the menu for a limited time with the Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches.
- Cravings Without a Curfew: Guests can enjoy a taste of breakfast all day with the Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, available in a breakfast-sized portion during standard breakfast hours and a larger entrée size from 10:30 a.m. to close.
- Familiar Favorites, Freshly Inspired: The limited-time fall lineup continues Chick-fil-A’s yearlong “Newstalgia”-inspired celebrations, bringing Guests reimagined, familiar favorites with comforting flavors and unexpected new twists.
Chick-fil-A Restaurants have always been a place where delicious food meets the comfort of shared moments. While our commitment to care and quality has remained unchanged since S. Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant doors, our menu continues to evolve alongside the tastes—and cravings—of our Guests.
This fall, Guest inspiration and culinary expertise come together to bring a reimagined classic to the menu for a limited time: the Chicken and Waffles Sandwich, available as a breakfast offering during standard breakfast hours, and larger entrée size from 10:30 a.m. to close, satisfying cravings through lunch and dinner. Featuring a carefully crafted balance of flavors, both the breakfast and lunch/dinner variations of the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich include a signature hand-breaded Chick-fil-A chicken filet sandwiched between two warm, maple-flavored waffles. To complete the sweet-and-savory profile, the sandwich is topped with three pieces of smoked applewood bacon and honey butter, served with a side of classic syrup for the perfect finishing drizzle.
Designed by Demand: Listening to Our Guests
For years, social media conversations and stories shared in restaurants have highlighted Guests’ desire to see delicious Chick-fil-A® chicken paired with the comforting sweetness of a waffle. By blending Guest insights with the culinary team’s passion for innovation, Chick-fil-A set out to honor those cravings while creating a dish that is distinctively its own. After a successful market test in 2025, feedback from Guests made it clear that it was time to bring these Chicken & Waffles sandwiches to the national stage.
“We’ve always known how much our Guests love the combination of sweet and savory, but the sheer volume of interest in this specific pairing was impossible to ignore. Our culinary team explored reinventing this classic in a uniquely Chick-fil-A way and stayed committed until the recipe and flavors were just right. After seeing the incredible response during our market tests, it’s deeply rewarding to share this experience with Guests nationwide, ensuring every bite delivers the quality they know and love.”
– Lake Dawson, Principal Culinary Lead, Menu & Packaging at Chick-fil-A, Inc.
A Modern Upgrade: Satisfying Cravings Around the Clock
The most exciting news this fall? Guests no longer have to beat the clock to satisfy their breakfast cravings. Because a sweet-and-savory appetite doesn’t keep a strict schedule, Chick-fil-A has made the Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches available for breakfast, lunch and dinner — offering a smaller-sized portion during breakfast hours and a larger entrée portion for the remainder of the day. Whether it’s a morning treat to kickstart the day, a midday fuel-up, or the ultimate comfort meal to end the evening, Guests can now experience this fan-favorite with their choice of filet whenever the craving strikes.
“We know our Guests lead busy, on-the-go lives, and their cravings for comfort food don’t always fit into a traditional breakfast window. By offering Chicken & Waffles as an all-day menu item, we’re meeting our Guests where they are—whether they’re looking for a savory start to their morning or that perfect ‘breakfast for dinner’ moment. It’s about more than just a new menu option; it’s about providing the flexibility and convenience our Guests have been asking for, served with Chick-fil-A’s signature care.”
– Allison Duncan, Director of Menu and Packaging, Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Honoring Quality, Serving Innovation
Bringing a reimagined classic to thousands of restaurants across the U.S. and Puerto Rico is at the heart of Chick-fil-A’s year-long “Newstalgia” celebrations. It’s all about honoring timeless, familiar comforts, while giving a fresh, modern spin that resonates with a whole new generation.
Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy stands in front of The Dwarf House®. Originally named the Dwarf Grill when it opened in 1946, the birthplace of the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich also featured waffles on the menu – served any hour.
Founder S. Truett Cathy always reminded us,“Food is essential to life, therefore make it good.” As summer comes to a close and the slower pace of fall begins, the Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches serve as a delicious reminder that innovation and heritage can go hand-in-hand. By listening to our Guests, and offering the classic combination for every meal, Chick-fil-A is proud to serve up a new era of flavor.
The Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, alongside the S’mores Milkshake and Frosted Coffee, are available at Chick-fil-A Restaurants nationwide for a limited time starting August 24, 2026. Download the Chick-fil-A® App or visit your local restaurant to experience the “Newstalgia” for yourself.
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