I can't believe I've lived 36 years of my life as a Chick-Fil-A virgin.
And yes, that is one of the worst pictures of me ever taken. But I'm posting it anyway, because I'm still high from the crack that is the Original Chicken Sandwich accompanied by waffle fries and sweet tea. If I wasn't holding the baby, I would have been double-fisting.
I have no pride now. Only grief. Because in 18 hours, I return to a world devoid of Chick-Fil-A.
So here's what I need to know: How many visits do you think I can fit in between then and now without appearing unseemly? And do you think I can eat breakfast there twice if I: a. visit two separate restaurants on the way to the airport and b. claim to be part Hobbit?
Isn't Chick-Fil-A the BEST? Did you try their lemonade? Fresh, hand-squeezed, fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOur 18 year old son, Josh, works there...so we get a 50% discount on the days he works. It's dangerous, that discount!
Enjoy your wonderful new discovery, girl. And don't count on buttoning those pants any time soon...
Oh, that sweet tea is the nectar of the angels. I am so sorry you have to go far, far away from that goodness... I can never live where sweet tea is not a staple of every menu:-)
ReplyDelete2 words for you if it isn't too late: Chocolate Shake!
ReplyDeleteThey make the best ones my lips have ever tasted.
So happy you are in the club:)
We lived near one for two years and now when we return to the States we check the website to find the nearest one to our destination. There is NO shame in going there twice for breakfast. None at all.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm hungry...thanks.
ReplyDeleteOk, So I am a Chick-Fil-A virgin and I looked it up, there are NONE near us in the land that is California. What is that? I guess it is safer that way for my diet. There is one near my mom in SoCAl, so you better believe I will be visiting one then...
ReplyDeleteI still can't get over the fact that until today you'd never been to ChikFilA. OH MY GOODNESS, that is crazy! I love that place. My husband and I have even been known to go there on date night when our budget is tight!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it!
I have tears just thinking of your happiness.
ReplyDeleteYou MUST go to two different Chick-Fil-As in the morning...because you have to eat:
A) The big beautiful biscuit with the chicken inside;
B) The four pack of Chicken Minis. Hallelujah.
You must get a chocolate shake to with both orders. There is no better chocolate shake on the planet. After school I beg my daughter to let me buy her one because I know she'll take two drags of the straw and then IT'S MINE. And if I don't order it, then it doesn't count against me. Praise the Lord!!
In fact, put that baby to bed and go now! Get a chocolate shake tonight!!
Welcome to the Eet Mor Chikin side. Live long and prosper.
ReplyDeleteYou'd never been to Chicken Olay? (That's what Emma calls it, except with more of a Spanish flair, not cosmetic.) You're missing out, girl. Come visit. I've got one right by me. Two in fact... not to brag.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I'm meeting a friend there Thursday. Wanna come?
Congrats on the best chicken sandwich of your life. I'm not sure if I should be happy for you or feel sorry for you that you won't be able to have another one soon. I once went 5 months without it when we lived in the UK. It was a dark time. If you ever get to try it again, try putting a scoop of cole slaw on that sandwich. Yum, yum, yum.
ReplyDeleteThat's too funny, because I just had my first Chick-Fil-A on Valentine's Day! It's been on my list of "regional things to try" now that we live in Texas. I thought I had eaten chicken nuggets before, but oh, how I was wrong! And the waffle fries! And the lemonade! It was soooo good! I'm going to follow everyone's advice and go back for breakfast AND order a chocolate shake! I wonder if my first time at Whataburger will be such a religious experience?
ReplyDeleteTwo words: Chicken Biscuit! They are to die for! And the original chicken sandwich and tea and lemonade and and and oh sorry, I was dreaming of a chocolate milkshake. You haven't lived until you've drank one (or two or three). The town we moved to does not have one, so D-Man and I have to drive 40 minutes to enjoy. But it is so worth it and it is the most family friendly fast food restaurant. So glad you got a chance to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWell I have done some research and there is a Chick-Fil-A in Kansas City- so now there is a whole new reason to be excited for Dave and Kara's wedding! :)
ReplyDeleteWe don't have Chick-Fil-A in Canada, and I have to say, the name is not a real selling point. (Though it does make a lot more sense now that I realize the A is pronounced long.)
ReplyDeleteUmmm. I'm hungry now.
ReplyDeleteLook at how short and breezy this post is!
ReplyDeleteI do love a good Chik Fil A sandwich, but none in my neck of the woods either. The best I can do is plan road trips around them!
Since it will be your last day in the same state as one, I say go for it and get the two breakfasts!
Kelly, Don't get too sad. There's a Chick in Dinky Town. If you dare to dodge all the college kids!
ReplyDeleteWow. I cannot even fathom. So glad Jesus didn't come back before you tasted one. No ground up "parts is parts" in those nuggets. And yeah, the chicken minis are breakfast heaven. Like my grandmother's homemade rolls with a nugget in them. And you should be in there in the morning when they are actually squeezing the gazillion lemons for the lemonade.
ReplyDeleteBut the sweet tea is indeed some of the best there is. There's one sitting next to me right now - went through the drive thru on my way home from Bible Study.
And oh, on a cold day or if you don't feel good their chicken noodle soup is the best thing in the world.
BTW, even though they have the BEST kids meal prizes, they'll also take it back (unopened) at the end of the meal and give your child ice cream instead.
No, we don't run one. I just totally love the place!
I don't think I have ever eaten at there? I don't believe there is one in NYC.
ReplyDeleteLiving in Texas my whole life, I've never been without a Chick-Fil-A. Praise Jesus.
ReplyDeleteHowever, when we moved to our TINY town about a year ago the nearest one was over 30 min away!! But God saw fit to save us and guess what opened in July?? Chick-Fil-A AND Starbucks!! What more could a girl want?
You know, Tuesday nights are "Family Night" and you can get a free kids meal for every value meal ordered! I know, I know....
Kelly, curse you for reminding me of the Sweet Chick-Fil-A that I left behind when I moved to this frozen land. Fill up while you can, for you will soon be back here and it's COLD!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Chick-fil-A! The sweet tea is amazing. You've got to try the chicken minis they have for breakfast! WOW! Yummy...
ReplyDeleteGo for it, girl. You've got to feed that baby! LOL.
ReplyDeleteWe only have one near me, it's in a mall not like a stand alone like they are more rampant over the south. And I don't make it there very often with three kids that I don't want to drag through the mall just to eat there, although it IS GOOD!!
ReplyDeleteI feel that way about SONIC Burgers, they are more of a south thing too. We do have one here, about 45 minutes away. I make my hubby take me there every few months LOL!!
Oh, how sad! To discover and have taken away:( We eat Chik-Fil-A about once a week.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Chick-Fil-A. And I am so sad for you! I love their lemonade but am sorry to say that I have never had their chocolate shake. I must get one the next time I'm there! And even though I'm in the south, we still live about 30 minutes from one but it's worth the drive!
ReplyDeleteI may have to go tomorrow. :) Sorry you can't go with me!!
In the Texas Burbs, Chick Fil A abounds. It is hard for me to go there now because my husband said he overheard some men at work - married men, of course - say that they purposely go to Chick Fil A for lunch because "that is where the hot moms go." Ewwwwwww.
ReplyDeleteYou will be happy to know also that it is a Christian company, their corporate philosophy is 1) God 2) Family 3) Work. Cook, huh?
Ok, I meant to say Cool, not Cook. Freudian slip much?
ReplyDeleteYou have my deepest sympathies. For now you know. Oh, the joys you have missed! Not only is the sandwich to DIE for, and the chick'n biscuit of course, but I also dearly love the fried Chick'N strips salad! Yum! Up until a couple of years ago a trip to Chick Fil A required a trip to the big city, but now, it's LOCAL! Yes, and amen!
ReplyDeleteI've never bene to a Chick-Fil-A either. I've heard of them though. We don't have them here. But we're taking a trip across the US this summer. Maybe I'll find one along the way!~
ReplyDeleteSomething else we have in common.....I'm also living in a place devoid of chick-fil-A!! It's inconceiveable to me that Rhode Islanders have lived as long as they have without it! My favorite is also the original chicken crack sandwhich and waffle fries....with a cookies and cream shake chaser!
ReplyDeleteYUMMMMYYYY!
I'm actually plotting our trip across the country for when we move to Seattle and I'm trying to hit as many Chick-fil-A's and Jamba Juices as humanly possible! LOL!!!!
Becca
www.beccasfreshfruit.blogspot.com
Welcome to the world of Chik-Fil-A (which I called Chik-Fill-Uh as a teen)! It is a whole new way of eatin'! Sweet pic of you with the baby!
ReplyDeletechick-fil-A is an addiction. I should know, I used to be a pusher....I mean an employee.
ReplyDeletefound you through Missy. Love your blog.
Their milkshakes are even better than their food. (And that is a hard thing to beat!)
ReplyDeleteI have heard awesome things about the chicken minis. However I refuse to try them because I know I would be an addict.