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But do you like the food?
They're consistent though, so you don't really have to worry about your meal being trash compared to the previous trip you took there >

This plus it looks and taste like real chicken. So many fast food chicken options do not… >

Because it is real chicken. They don’t lie when they say it’s hand-breaded >

Can confirm. Walked into the kitchen one time and sure enough, there was a guy breading the chicken. As opposed to McDonald's, that serves frozen chicken that was prebreaded before it arrives in the restaurant. >

The food is better than most of the fast food restaurants in town and it’s the only place I can get a nice sized salad. >

Why would you think it’s a Michelin star-rated restaurant just because it’s popular? >

I thought Michelin made Tyres. >

They do, they invented the Michelin star system for restaurants > >

Yep, invent an arbitrary rating system for restaurants to convince people to travel more, sell more tires, profit, bang bang. >

Cracked the code >

Considering the other options are often diarrhea or frozen bland burgers, it's not that overrated. It's just the best option. >

I love chick fil a but I have to say....it gives me the worst shits compared to any other fast food for some reason. It's mind boggling that I keep going back. >

Their milkshakes are really good! >

That autumn themed one was the best milkshake I ever had in my life >

in the south, most service (but especially fast food service) is atrocious and you're lucky if you get half of what you order and it tastes halfway decent.
Chick Fil A could be selling just about anything, it could be Eggplant Fil A - and I still think it would be quite popular. It's not as much about the food, it's about the level of consistent service you can rely on while you're looking for fast food in the south. I don't think this is as noticeable in other parts of the country where service might generally be better. >

I stopped in the south at a bojangles just because they were everywhere.  I remember commenting that chickfila would have been better for the same cost and less time waiting in line.  It took like 20 minutes to get some overcooked tenders and fries despite like 2 people in line.  Some tyson tenders from grocery store cooked in an oven would have been better than Bojangles. >

Bojangles is actually really delicious. It’s a shame they can’t figure out quality and consistency. Some of the best tasting fast food when they do get it right. Sorry your visit was shitty! >

How often is the success of a good bojangles? Because I've been thirty or so times in the last year and it's always such ass, and I can't believe I've just been unlucky every time. >

I guess that depends where you are? I’m in Charlotte & a few of the Bojangles here aren’t half bad. I’ve lived in other cities with Bojangles that I literally never visited bc they were awful. >

what's your favorite sauce tho >

Polynesian for sure. >

Popeye's has a slightly better sandwich when they get it right, but like others have said, CFA is more consistent, and they have the friendliest staff I've ever encountered. >

People here talk about it like it's the end-all. So I tried it. It was fine. Nothing to shout about, but fine. Maybe I was in a bad mood that day, do I tried again. It was fine. No better. Never went back because the neighborhood has a dozen options that I prefer. >

Wrong its absolutely delicious, people who wait in the 40 minute lines are morons though, it takes 5 mins if you just walk inside. >

My wife holds the opinion that drive thru = fast service; she worked fast food jobs in high school/college so she knows they prioritize the drive thru.
They probably still do, but only to a degree. If there’s 5 cars in the drive thru and 1 person inside, that 1 person is getting their food faster than if they became car number 6. >

They just a built a new chikfila by me, 24/7 they have a line wrapped around the building with 2 lanes. I walk inside get my food and the line doesnt even look like its moved more than 1 car by the time i exit. Going inside is the move. >

This is not an unpopular opinion. They’re overrated, overpriced, and they donate tons of money to bigots every year. I never eat there. >

Yeah, I don’t give money to eat homophobic chicken. >

It’s tasty food and a pleasant customer service experience. Yet, people really go bonkers for it. I enjoy it, but I’m not part of the cult. >

That’s the demographic I fall into. Totally respect others opinions that it’s outta this world, I just don’t feel quite the same about it. >

Perhaps a portion of the customer base is just trying to punish the cancel culture that tried to cancel their fast food place? >

That particular brand of enthusiasm is generally pretty short-lived. Most people go there because if there are 20 cars in front of you at the CFA drive thru and 2 in front of you at KFC, you’ll get your food at CFA faster and it will taste better. >

I agree but the thing I hate most is the fanatical worship in areas where it’s new. No I do not want to go get Chick Fil-A for the 5th time this week people Jesus fucking christ. >

We have a Raisin Cane’s about a mile down the road from our CFA.  That place has the same traffic issues.  That one really blows my mind in terms of insane demand for mediocre food. >

But the toast though >

We can agree to that! >

I won't eat there due to the religious crapola beliefs they spout.  Fuck, you might as well spend your money at Hobby Lobby. >

the word overrated is overrated and over used.  Its fast food,  its rating matters very little in the grand scheme of things.  Chick Fil-A is good because it never wavers and you will get what you pay for. >

Facts. It’s good, just not “wait for 30-45 minutes in a drive-through” good >

The ones around where I’m from usually get you through in under 10 minutes even when they’re packed. They got that strategy down. >

It’s Popeyes for Bible thumpers. >

Like a fast-food Cracker Barrell. I fuckin’ love Cracker Barrell though. Being agnostic, I don’t really find myself pondering on the general political/religious beliefs of the patrons when I go to either of these joints. Just enjoy my food and head home. >

I like my fast food without religion.