we don't get a lot of fast food around here, and I truly do not miss it one bit. however, I was over in PCB near home depot (back beach rd). I was starving! went in to Chic Filet and ordered my usual #1 (chic filet sand, waffle fries, coke). I usually get it to go, but I went in to eat this time. The food was so fresh and good. The restaurant was very nice, spacious, clean, decorated nicely, etc. also very crowded with spring breakers. I was impressed with this particular fast food joint. definitely a few notches above most. maybe I wouldn't mind having this fast food joint along Hwy 98, santa rosa beach, florida.
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SoWal Expert
compared to the fast fake food burger joints, Chick-fil-a is pretty good, but I still leave hungry.
SoWal GuideAuthor
compared to the fast fake food burger joints, Chick-fil-a is pretty good, but I still leave hungry.
you probably need two of those sandwiches. one is just right for me. and their food does not leave me feeling all nasty with regret after eating it (like most other fast food joints).
it may have been an extra good day but the food was better than ever.
SoWal Expert
I do like their buttered toasted buns. I definitely don't need two of their sandwiches. The problem is with the bleached flour they use on for making their buns. If they used whole wheat, there would be enough fiber to leave me filled. One thing I dislike is their waffle fries.
Beach Fanatic
one of the things that has most impressed me about chick-fil-a is the fact they are always closed on Sundays and it has not hurt their business at all.
SoWal GuideAuthor
I do like their buttered toasted buns. I definitely don't need two of their sandwiches. The problem is with the bleached flour they use on for making their buns. If they used whole wheat, there would be enough fiber to leave me filled. One thing I dislike is their waffle fries.
I am a french fry freak as you know. well, the waffle fries are certainly not my first choice either. but when they are fresh out of the fryer, they are good and I do enjoy them. potato flavor, no dang mushy fry with batter on it.
SoWal Expert
one of the things that has most impressed me about chick-fil-a is the fact they are always closed on Sundays and it has not hurt their business at all.and they don't have to pay overtime. I don't know one person who enjoys working on Sunday's, so they also improve employee moral but closing.
SoWal GuideAuthor
the artwork on the walls were big nicely framed story boards about the community-oriented mission of the company, its employees and managers, and scholarship programs and community service/foundations/etc. gave me something to read while eating alone. plus, learned a few things about the company. they serve sandwiches and the community! 
SWGB
Love me some chic-fil-a. Now I've got a craving! Try the waffle fries with polynesian sauce on them. Yum!
SoWal Expert
I can take or leave CF, well, except for those little honey chicken biscuits they have in the morning....OMG! Heaven! Anyway, what I wanted to say is this...they ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS donate whatever we ask for when we're having a fundraiser at the NH. They donate food, drinks, cups, ice, you name it. Love them for that. 
Beach Lover
Love the chicken littles in the morning (I think thats what its called!!)
Beach Fanatic
In high school my first girlfriend went to work for chickfila. I loved getting the hookup on a sandwich at the mall, which at the time, outside of the Dwarf House, was the only place you could find them. But then she met a co-worker who could break-dance, and dumped me.
I still can't break-dance.
I still can't break-dance.
Beach Fanatic
Chick Filet is better in small doses. I was in a situation a while back where I had to eat there regularly. It got a little old. Not like McDonalds old (can't go back after the first visit), but old nonetheless.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I do like their buttered toasted buns. I definitely don't need two of their sandwiches. The problem is with the bleached flour they use on for making their buns. If they used whole wheat, there would be enough fiber to leave me filled. One thing I dislike is their waffle fries.
SJ, here you can ask for whole wheat buns. I think it might cost a little bit more, but that is what I alway's do.
I can take or leave CF, well, except for those little honey chicken biscuits they have in the morning....OMG! Heaven! Anyway, what I wanted to say is this...they ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS donate whatever we ask for when we're having a fundraiser at the NH. They donate food, drinks, cups, ice, you name it. Love them for that.
They have alway's been great to donate to our recreations center as well. They are a huge part or our community, and do whatever they can to help. I really like them.
Beach Fanatic
I do like their buttered toasted buns. I definitely don't need two of their sandwiches. The problem is with the bleached flour they use on for making their buns. If they used whole wheat, there would be enough fiber to leave me filled. One thing I dislike is their waffle fries.
Their whole wheat buns are yummy. (Full Disclosure: one of my friends was on the product development team) They use them regularly on the grilled sandwich but you have to ask for it on the fried sandwich.
While we are on the subject, let me tell you what an amazing company it is to work for. One of my friends went to work for them a few years ago. I regularly meet her there for lunch even though the headquarters are almost an hour a way. They have the most amazing cafeteria -- full of regular chic-fil-a food as well as MANY other choices (salads, entrees, desserts, milkshakes, whatever). And it's all FREE. That's right. Totally free for employees and GUESTS!
One reason is to test food. We ate many versions of the wheat bun before they settled on the current one. Last time, they were testing different Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Another reason is that they encourage your family and friends to come see you at lunch - it contributes to work life balance! They also have almost free daycare, a free gym, the most amazing campus with walking trails. They own several beach vacation condos (not on sowal though!)that they give to employees -- you get a free week every few years. I swear if it was any closer to my house, I would work there. My friend will never leave.SoWal Expert
Are they hiring?
Beach Fanatic
Re: Chic-fil-a PCB
I forgot to mention that they leave healthy snacks out throughout the day -- mostly fruit, yogurt, etc. in case you need a little something to tie you over!
DD -- might be a long commute for you. . . but I'm sure they would hire you!
I forgot to mention that they leave healthy snacks out throughout the day -- mostly fruit, yogurt, etc. in case you need a little something to tie you over!
DD -- might be a long commute for you. . . but I'm sure they would hire you!
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SoWal Expert
I forgot to mention that they leave healthy snacks out throughout the day -- mostly fruit, yogurt, etc. in case you need a little something to tie you over!
DD -- might be a long commute for you. . . but I'm sure they are!
I'm thinking of changing careers. You make it tempting!
Seriously, I love to hear stories about great companies.
Beach Fanatic
In high school my first girlfriend went to work for chickfila. I loved getting the hookup on a sandwich at the mall, which at the time, outside of the Dwarf House, was the only place you could find them. But then she met a co-worker who could break-dance, and dumped me.
I still can't break-dance.
SoWal Insider
~They have fruit as an option for ff's which little IBD does not eat
~On thursdays, kids eat free with an adult paid meal
~ the playground is always clean at thit location
~the chicken salad sand is also good!!!
~to me, chick fil a is always a good choice!!
~On thursdays, kids eat free with an adult paid meal
~ the playground is always clean at thit location
~the chicken salad sand is also good!!!
~to me, chick fil a is always a good choice!!
beats on hood
I have a warm spot in my heart for Chick-Fil-A. We frequented the first Chick-Fil-A in Hapeville when Truitt Cathy was behind he counter. The Chick-Fil-A family has been major contibutors to my Mom's church, Southwest Christian Church at the Washington Road exit on I-285 near the intersection with I-85 in southwest Atlanta. Their headquarters are nearby, so a lot of their employees attend this church.
SoWal GuideAuthor
Their whole wheat buns are yummy. (Full Disclosure: one of my friends was on the product development team) They use them regularly on the grilled sandwich but you have to ask for it on the fried sandwich.
While we are on the subject, let me tell you what an amazing company it is to work for. One of my friends went to work for them a few years ago. I regularly meet her there for lunch even though the headquarters are almost an hour a way. They have the most amazing cafeteria -- full of regular chic-fil-a food as well as MANY other choices (salads, entrees, desserts, milkshakes, whatever). And it's all FREE. That's right. Totally free for employees and GUESTS!
I had no idea. I could see that they have a good corporation going, and it seems to be a nice place to work, etc. but damn! they have the right idea all the way around!!!
bean
Chick-fil-a is my all time favorite fast food place. You can ask Mr. OL..an old past time of ours is "chasing the chicken" (nothing dirty I promise) on vacation. When we were in Maryland we saw a Chick-fil-a road sign and got off on the appropriate exit. It was in Cumberland and we followed the signs but never found it. I was so bummed. I wouldn't be satisfied until we found another. We hadto drive another hour and half before we finally found one. You might remember one of our vacation pics from last year where Mr OL was walking into one. I think Jessifunn asked..what...haven't you ever seen a chick-fil-a before? Oh, and I can tell ya, if you miss the one outside Nashville coming home form Sowal on 65...you have HOURS before you hit another.
It's an awesome Christian organization. For years we didn't have any of the restaurants up here. We only got to eat there on our drive during vacations. We got our first one in the mall about 10 years ago and a few others have popped up since. We don't have it too often but I can see how you would get tired of it. I always get mine deluxe with extra pickle. The waffle fries are a nice change of pace but the cole slaw is da bomb!!! It's my very favorite cole slaw of anywhere.
You might remember one of our vacation pics from last year where Mr OL was walking into one. I think Jessifunn asked..what...haven't you ever seen a chick-fil-a before? Oh, and I can tell ya, if you miss the one outside Nashville coming home form Sowal on 65...you have HOURS before you hit another. It's an awesome Christian organization. For years we didn't have any of the restaurants up here. We only got to eat there on our drive during vacations. We got our first one in the mall about 10 years ago and a few others have popped up since. We don't have it too often but I can see how you would get tired of it. I always get mine deluxe with extra pickle. The waffle fries are a nice change of pace but the cole slaw is da bomb!!! It's my very favorite cole slaw of anywhere.
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Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
OL, put the cole slaw on the chicken sandwich....it is so YUMMY!!!!! 
SoWal GuideAuthor
well, OL, I didn't know you could get a "deluxe" sandwich, and I've never tried the slaw. I shall next time!!!
I always always always order #1 combo. and that is about all I've ever had there. I just love that sandwich with nothing but mayo and ketchup. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. don't think I could get tired of the place if I would just try the other stuff.
I always always always order #1 combo. and that is about all I've ever had there. I just love that sandwich with nothing but mayo and ketchup. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. don't think I could get tired of the place if I would just try the other stuff.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
well, OL, I didn't know you could get a "deluxe" sandwich, and I've never tried the slaw. I shall next time!!!
I always always always order #1 combo. and that is about all I've ever had there. I just love that sandwich with nothing but mayo and ketchup. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. don't think I could get tired of the place if I would just try the other stuff.
If you put the cole slaw on the sandwich...then you don't need the mayo. ;-) It is the best slaw ever!!!!!!
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