The Best Hidden Menu Items to Try at Chick-fil-A

Buffalo chicken? Loaded fries? Cookie ice cream sandwiches? Yes, please!

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: March 13, 2023 References

There’s truly nothing better than stepping into a Chick-fil-A and smelling that delicious fried chicken. Their waffle fries are always salted to perfection, the milkshakes never fail to hit the spot, and the sauces are to die for. But what if we told you there was a way to bring Chick-fil-A’s bomb food to the next level? Although Chick-fil-A doesn’t have an official secret menu, there are a few menu hacks and hidden flavor combinations you can try—check them out below!

1

Chick-n-Minis Masterpiece

Fill Chick-N-Mini rolls with your favorite breakfast items. Breakfast at Chick-fil-A is certainly superior, but you know what would make it even better? Combining everything into one awesome mini sandwich! Order the Chick-N-Minis with hash browns, dunk the hash brown into your favorite sauce, and place them inside the mini sandwiches.
- This secret menu item is only available during breakfast.

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Chicken Quesadilla

Buy a Hash Brown Scramble Burrito with nuggets and shredded cheese. Watch out Taco Bell—Chick-fil-A is coming for your breakfast quesadillas! This menu hack is full of cheesy and pillowy potato goodness and turns your classic breakfast burrito into an entirely new experience.
- Mix some buffalo sauce and buttermilk ranch to dip your Chicken Quesadilla in, and you’ll savor every bite.
- This hidden menu item is only available during breakfast.

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Loaded Chicken Waffle Fries

Order a 12-count nugget, large fry, pepper jack cheese, and buffalo sauce. If you’re in the mood for nachos, this secret menu item will satisfy your craving! Creamy, spicy, and salty, the Loaded Chicken Waffle Fries hit all the marks.^{[1]
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- This dish requires a bit of assembly, as you’ll most likely receive these items separately, but we promise the labor is worth it.

4

Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese

Buy Mac & Cheese, 3 piece Chick-n-Strips, and Zesty Buffalo sauce. Cut or rip your chicken strips into bite-sized pieces and toss them into your mac and cheese. Then, smother everything with buffalo sauce for a spicy and creamy meal.^{[2]
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- Ask for a side of bacon instead of Chick-n-Strips to make a Buffalo Bacon Mac & Cheese.^{[3]
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Fried Chicken Club

Ask for fried chicken on a Club Sandwich. Looking for a fried chicken sandwich with all the veggie and bacony goodness of a Grilled Chicken Club? Well, look no further! The Fried Chicken Club is a Grilled Chicken Club with a fried patty instead of a grilled one.^{[4]
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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Grab lots of buffalo sauce to go with your Chicken Sandwich. If you’re a buffalo sauce lover, this is the secret menu item for you! Simply order a regular Chicken Sandwich and douse it with Chick-fil-A’s signature buffalo sauce.^{[5]
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- For a supreme experience, disassemble your sandwich and place the patty back in the bag with buffalo sauce. Shake it up until the patty is covered in sauce, then reassemble.^{[6]
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Spicy Char

Ask for a Spicy Grilled Chicken Patty Sandwich. If you love Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, this secret menu item is for you! The Spicy Char is a grilled version of the Spicy Chicken Sandwich, combining Chick-fil-A’s delicious grilled chicken with their spicy sauce.

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Double Down

Purchase 2 Chicken Sandwiches without the buns. Step aside KFC—Chick-fil-A is coming for you! This secret menu item replicates KFC’s Double Down (only with better chicken). When your order arrives, use the 2 chicken patties as the buns of your sandwich and place the cheese and other toppings in between the 2 patties.

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Grilled Cheese

Order a Chick-fil-A Deluxe without chicken. This secret menu item is perfect for vegetarians or kids. Simply ask the Team Member to toast your meatless sandwich, and you’ll have a delicious grilled cheese.^{[7]
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- For a classic grilled cheese experience, ask them to hold the lettuce, tomato, and pickle chips or order a toasted bun with cheese.

10

Chick-fil-A Unwich

Request a lettuce bun instead of a bread bun. If you’re watching your carbs, substitute Chick-fil-A’s normal bun with 2 pieces of lettuce. Order your favorite sandwich as usual, but ask for it with extra lettuce and no bun.

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Cookie Icedream Sandwich

Sandwich a cup of ice cream between 2 cookies. It’s no surprise that Chick-fil-A knows how to do dessert, but did you know you could take their famous offerings to the next level? Order 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies and a cup of Icedream. Then, scoop the ice cream on the bottom of 1 cookie and place the other on top.^{[8]
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Icedream Fruit Cup

Purchase a fruit cup and an Icedream cup. Want something cold and sweet that’s bursting with fresh flavor? Place the fruit from Chick-fil-A’s fresh fruit cup on top of an Icedream cup to make your own ice cream sundae. The extra fruit makes it healthy, right?^{[9]
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Double Cookie Milkshake

Mix a Cookies & Cream Milkshake with a Chocolate Chunk Cookie. Cookie fans, this one’s for you! All you have to do is crumble the deliciously soft cookie into your creamy milkshake, mix it up, and enjoy.^{[10]
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14

Root Beer Float

Ask for a cup of root beer and a scoop of Icedream. This classically simple dessert is packed full of rich flavor. See if a Team Member will make it for you (and blend it up), or order a root beer with ice cream on the side to assemble it yourself.^{[11]
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Strawberry Lemonade

Request a Lemonade with strawberry topping. Chick-fil-A’s lemonade is top-tier, but what if we told you it could turn into something even better? Ask a Team Member for a Lemonade with strawberry milkshake topping inside. We promise you won’t be disappointed.^{[12]
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- If the Team Member can’t make the drink for you, no worries! Order the items separately and combine them yourself.

Warnings

Chick-fil-A claims they don’t have a secret menu, so some locations may not follow these requests.^{[13]
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