Chick-fil-A's Chicken and Waffles Sandwich Joins Fall Menu

Chick-fil-A introduced its Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich as part of the fall 2026 menu. The item features a breakfast-sized fried chicken fillet, available in spicy or grilled varieties, with strips of applewood-smoked bacon and a honey butter spread, all served between two maple-flavored waffles. It was launched alongside s'mores milkshakes and coffee drinks.

Customization and serving options

Customers can tailor the sandwich to their taste. Adding egg and cheese creates a more traditional breakfast profile. An included side of warm maple syrup allows for adjustable sweetness, and ordering without bacon reduces the price by a couple of dollars. The sandwich is not limited to the morning. It is also offered during lunch and dinner service, where it is made with a larger chicken fillet.

Customer reception and feedback

Initial reactions have been divided. Some patrons on Reddit praised the offering. One user stated, 'Everything was fresh, the chicken was hot and the waffle was the perfect texture, firm, moist and sweet ... I can hardly wait to get it again.' Another simply summarized their verdict as 'DELICIOUS!' Some advocates specifically recommended the spicy fillet version. The sandwich is described as walking the line between salty and sweet.

Other customers have been less impressed. Some find the sandwich too sweet even without adding the syrup, while others consider the price too high, though costs vary by location. One unhappy diner said on Reddit: 'I am left with no desire to try this again, but I'm glad I gave it a go.'

Cultural context and comparisons

The sandwich enters a competitive fast-food breakfast landscape. In the same season, Bojangles launched its own indulgent Carolina Crunch sandwich. That item replaces a bun with two hash brown patties and includes bacon, eggs, and cheese, with options to substitute the meat. Fan feedback suggests it is messy and best eaten with a fork. One Facebook reviewer rated it '242.5 out of 10'.

Meanwhile, the regional chain Biscuitville continues to set a high bar. It has been rated the nation's No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot by USA Today editors and readers, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top in the 2026 10Best rankings. The chain, localized to the Carolinas and Virginia, operates with a singular breakfast focus, shutting down daily at 2 p.m. Its scratch-made approach uses no microwaves and sources ingredients like antibiotic-free chicken and local eggs. Its biscuits, made from a three-ingredient family recipe, are baked fresh every 15 minutes.

Neither Chick-fil-A nor McDonald's, whose iconic Egg McMuffin recently turned 50, made the top three in those same 2026 breakfast rankings. The origin of chicken and waffles as a dish is itself debated, with claims from both coasts and a stronger claim from the American South.

The sandwich is also offered during lunch and dinner with a larger chicken fillet.