Consolidated "Chick-fil-A" thread
 

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I'm not a fast food fan but if I'm in a place and see a Chick FIl A I will stop and enjoy (even if I'm stuffed.)

I love the chicken sandwiches and the lemon pies. The fries are not bad either.

I also find the funky and fun COW ads with "Eat more Chicken" slogans very clever. I try to get the calender every year for a friend who is into collecting everything bovine.

The negatives:

*Closed on Sunday (I know the reason but it's disappointing to get a Chick FIl a Craving and see the gate down.)
*Not enough locations. I wish they had Chick Fil A at a NON campus location in NYC. OR in Jersey City.
*It has COKE and not the superior PEPSI ;)

Any Chick Fil A Fans out there?

:-:I love Chick-fil-A.:-:

I refuse to eat there. Following are just a small handful of snippets you can find from the most cursory of web searches.

The religious organizations to which Truett Cathy and Chick-fil-A have lent support include such groups as Focus on the Family... Chick-fil-A has promoted religious groups via toys and CDs included in children's meals... Aziz Latif, claims that he was training to become a franchise operator in November 2000 when he was fired because of his Muslim faith. According to Ajay Choudhary, his Houston-based lawyer, Latif says he lost his job "one day after he did not participate in a prayer to Jesus Christ." Choudhary notes that Latif, who started working at Chick-fil-A in 1994--which suggests that he felt okay about the place for six years--"received excellent performance evaluations, including one the week he was fired."...The parent company asks people who apply for an operator license to disclose marital status, number of dependents and involvement in “community, civic, social, church and/or professional organizations.

I could go on ad nauseam with citations, etc. of many many many items which makes we never ever want to eat at this venomous place, ever.

I used to eat there about once a week when I was in college in Saint Louis. There were a couple on campus which rocked^. I used to love their chicken sandwiches and waffle french fries. Unfortunately I do not get to eat there much anymore unless I happen to be traveling to cities that have them.

All the more reason to eat there!

Besides the excellent food, I now know of even better reasons to eat there. It is good that at least some Christians stand up for their beliefs. I for one do not believe what Latif said.

And I don't want not even a centavo of my money going to Focus on the Family, a stated "charity" of the place. Scary that "Focus on the Family" CDs show up in the happymeal equivalent, to probably many unsuspecting parents. But you are more than welcome to eat there, all you like. I'm not suggesting you don't. I am, however, explaining to Catman, why I am not a fan.

1. I know the feeling but I respect the values. I know of many businesses that are closed on Saturday for similar reasons. I have been to trade shows where certain booths were roped off on Saturday. Good for them!
2. You are correct. They are growing though.
3. If they changed to Pepsi they would lose an awful lot of business. Case in point. Pepsico bought Pizza Hut, LJS, Taco Bell and KFC to force them all to sell Pepsi nationwide. Studies showed that they started losing market share after this change. Pepsico sold all of these to YUM brands which started switching them back to Coke in selected markets and sales began increasing again. Now for the health answer: Coke has 12 teaspoons of sugar per can, Pepsi has 16 teaspoons of sugar per can. How many teaspoons of sugar do you put in your coffee?
4. Absolutely, everyone I know loves Chic-Fil-A!

My mouth is watering at the mere discussion of Chic-Fil-A. Does that answer your question?

I used to eat there 3-4 times a week back in high school..it showed, but it was worth it. I only get to have CFA once every few months these days, however I'd be there a lot more if they had some locations in NYC. I caught myself running to catch a flight at ATL a few weeks ago because I took too long waiting in line to get some CFA during my layover.

What???

Most places with waffle fries are a-ok in my book.

Likewise there are organizations that I don't want a penny of my money going to. I think everyone should learn from Focus on the Family. You are entitled to your own opinion. I don't think any parent goes into a Chic-Fil-A without knowing it is a Christian Based business, to do so would be pretty ignorant. I also can't imagine a parent having a problem with the items that are in the Kid's Meals at CFA. But if a parent did have a problem with it, they should have paid attention to what they were getting. CFA does offer everyone the opportunity to exchange for another desert or prize. Would these also be the same parents that allow their children to watch MTV with their anti family shows?

Then don't fly on UA, DL, NW, AA. Don't drink Coca Cola or Dr Pepper. Don't bank with Bank of America or Citibank. Don't eat at Longhorn, Steak and Ale, Wendy's, Waffle House or Chili's. There are more than you think.

While I hate the religion involved in the corporate, I do know where to find chik-fil-a at ATL (gate A10) and have gone from Terminal D to A and back again to grab a sandwich. Yum, yum, yum!

Back on topic: I love Chic-Fil-A.

You hate Christianity?

It's a tasty chicken sandwich. I've learned to get over the hidden message.:p

Regurgitated salt soaked chiken parts and pushy religious crap.... ah no thanks....

I think that there are some problems with the extreme level to which their corporate takes "religion" particularly when it comes to the way their employees are treated. I do not hate Christianity, but their practices have been over the top at times. But that is perhaps getting too much into the OMNI side of things.

I do love the sandwiches, both breaded and grilled versions.

To think or expect that people care about the religious beliefs of the fast food restaurant is absurd. My mom took me to Chic-Fil-A when I was a kid. I highly doubt she knew, or cared, that the owners were religious. I don't appreciate you calling my mother ignorant.

It happens that our "home" CFA exists in a county that has blue laws, so the entire mall was closed on Sundays - I didn't know until recently that all of their shops are closed on Sunday.

Now, can we stop the religion banter and get back to talking about how delicious Chic-Fil-A is before this gets closed? In particular, the Polynesian Sauce is out of control delicious.

I dislike all forms of organized religion, especially the Abrahamic variety. (C,I,J)

But this is a forum for discussion of food and dining. Perhaps you can take the religious discussion to OMNI? Believe me, plenty of interested parties there. :)

Back on topic.

I do enjoy Chick-Fil-A but they just seem more expensive than a similarly priced meal at McD's or Burger King. Although...you can't get waffle fries just anywhere :)

Good chicken sandwich and waffle fries. They aren't anywhere near where I live so I make a point to stop and get one when I see them in an airport.

On topic. What I like about CFA is that no matter what you buy or how you substitute it the price is always fair. A combo price is just the regular price of each individual item added up to equal the combo price. So if you want to buy a sandwich, fries and coke the price is the same whether you say sandwich, fries and a coke or number 1. No discounted pricing, everyone pays the same price. That is fairness.

Portions of the post that previously appeared in this space has been deleted. I would provide you with a reason why, but doing so would likely be against the TOS.

It is by far the best fast food restaurant. No doubt about it! The Christian motives behind it are another reason that it is so successful. It is a wonderful place for families to carry their children. Great atmosphere. Family friendly. Of course if you don't agree then there are other fast food places that you can "settle" for.

[QUOTE=Eastbay1K;10494456]I refuse to eat there... QUOTE]

For the same reasons Eastbay 1K stated, I do not typically eat at Chik-fil-A. My gay dollars are better spent elsewhere.

That said, I do sign up for free Chik-fil-A notices and coupons, and often search the web for coupons... The only thing better than my own personal boycott of this company is to use coupons which give me a free sandwich or something. I'd even ask for a complimentary cup of water with that. =)

Thumbs up to their tasty chicken!

If you eat at CFA just once or twice a month, it's not that hard to find coupons. Multiple times a week and the expense would add up.

If you live near ABE, you live near Lehigh Valley Mall, in which exists a Chic-Fil-A. Enjoy.

Kind of a fair weather fan here.

I like most of what their menu offers and the waffle fries are amazing but one thing I'd love to tell their owner: DON'T SOAK YOUR HAMBURGER PATTIES IN BUTTER! Wow is it ever so salty. So much sodium it's sickening.

I tried Chick-Fil-A last month, when they had the chicken tenders giveaway. They have a 'diet' lemonade that is made with splenda - it was the best lemonade I have ever had.

When CFA introduced milkshakes a year or so ago, I scored some free coupons for same. Extremely good chocolate milkshake. A very tasty sandwich, as well.

Chick-Fil-A serves hamburgers?

For years they've always seemed to be closed on the rare occasions I would eat fast food.

A colleague insisted on a recent trip, so I went along for curiosity's sake.

Unremarkable.

Only at the original Chic Fil A dwarf house but this poster was referring to the chicken sandwich buns as hamburger buns. That is the generic name for the buns. Also the best thing at a chic fil a is an old fashioned fried apple pie. It can be found at the Dwarf Houses. :) mmmmmtasty

+1
I love their coffee caramel milkshake! Very yummy!

The only CFA near us, other than the one at the mall, is by Wegman's. Needless to say, I find myself in Wegman's anytime I'm craving CFA--kill two birds with one stone. :)

Shoot, I prefer that diet lemonade to the regular. I'll blame my GA-born ex for that one...

Good fries. Good nuggets. Good soup. Good cole slaw. Good salads.

I find the sandwiches bland but they improve with the addition of honey mustard sauce (which I like on their fries too). I like the diet lemonade, but have to add 2-3 packets of Splenda to cut down the pucker.

I think the ice dream is nasty and dry, but I like the lemon pie.

I could care less about their politics or religion. At least they're open about it.

The only thing that saves me when traveling through miserable ATL. ^

Well as for the " i refuse to eat there...." based on beliefs, I would usually think that's dumb, but today i was at starbucks and they had this propoganda flyer about hot election topics, this issue was about gas prices and record oil profits. Of course, no mention of profit margins, demand for oil etc etc. So I will not be drinking at starbucks anytime soon.

Back on topic - Chick Fil A food is pretty good. Fries in peanut oil.