Chick-fil-A recently launched a new limited-time special. Its chicken & waffles sandwiches, along with two s’mores-inspired treats, are available at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide (excluding some licensed Chick-fil-A restaurants) until Nov. 14, while supplies last.
The chicken & waffles sandwiches debuted on National Waffle Day, or Aug. 24, according to Kurt Milne, owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Kapiʻolani & Kalākaua.
“We’ve never had waffles (on our menu), just the waffle fries,” he says. “It’s (the maple) a new smell in our restaurant, which is cool. It definitely smells like a brunch spot.”
Customers can enjoy the chicken & waffles breakfast sandwich ($6.49), which is served during breakfast hours, and a larger entrée sandwich, which is available during lunch and dinner (10:30 a.m. to close). The sandwiches feature two maple-flavored waffles, signature Chick-fil-A chicken, applewood smoked bacon, honey butter spread and a side of syrup.
Customers can opt for the original or spicy chicken for the sandwich.
“Most people are getting the original instead of the spicy; however, the people who do get the spicy love it,” Milne says. “It brings the sweetness down a little bit. They (the chicken and waffles) complement each other really well. I personally like the spicy waffle sandwich.”
Inspired by the campfire classic, Chick-fil-A’s s’mores milkshake and s’mores frosted coffee include combinations of toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate. The s’mores milkshake ($6.29) is garnished with a seasonal whipped topping, which is naturally flavored to taste like a toasted marshmallow.
Meanwhile, the s’mores frosted coffee ($6.19) is mixed with toasted marshmallow syrup, chocolate shortbread and graham cracker crumbles.
The limited-time dishes have been positively received by customers, according to Milne.
“On average, each location has been selling 300 of the sandwiches a day and 150 of the milkshakes a day,” he says. “The toasted marshmallow whipped topping is really yummy.”
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
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