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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Beach Fanatic
Oops, I just remembered. Duh, silly me.
Talking to someone from Georgia about Chick-Fil-A is like talking to someone from East TN about Ruby Tuesday or someone from Chattanooga about Crystal.
Talking to someone from Georgia about Chick-Fil-A is like talking to someone from East TN about Ruby Tuesday or someone from Chattanooga about Crystal.
Beach Fanatic
For fast food, their chicken salad sandwich is very good. As OL, said they are great for when you travel the interstate systems, as you know what to expect and that it will be clean and friendly. 
bean
OL, put the cole slaw on the chicken sandwich....it is so YUMMY!!!!!
I'd have to order 2.;-) One for the sammy, one plain.
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.
#7 deluxe. Deluxe is just tomato and lettuce. I add everything and make it pretty messy.
Also, I swear I remember reading that the sandwich is only 6 points on weight watchers. Too late to look it up but I know it is a little healthier than most fast food joints. I don't care for the grilled as much as the fried. of course:roll:
SoWal Expert
I'd have to order 2.;-) One for the sammy, one plain.
#7 deluxe. Deluxe is just tomato and lettuce. I add everything and make it pretty messy.
Also, I swear I remember reading that the sandwich is only 6 points on weight watchers. Too late to look it up but I know it is a little healthier than most fast food joints. I don't care for the grilled as much as the fried. of course:roll:
Fried....ahhhhh....
SoWal Expert
Speaking of fried chicken, we had Lee's Famous Recipe on the beach last night. After an afternoon on the beach, fried chicken and biscuits tasted wonderful!
hmmmm......can't remember
After reading this thread, guess where I'm stopping for lunch before my haircut--yum!
Beach Fanatic
I have been told by a dietician that if you cut off 1/4 of the sandwich, and order it with the salad, it's a perfectly healthy meal. It's fried in a pressure fryer, so it cooks quickly and doesn't absorb much oil so it's not half as bad as your typical fried food.
Maybe I should take SJ with me, so my 1/4 sandwich could augment his meal.
Ah, to be tall....
Whenever I leave a restaurant not full, I give myself a little gold star and feel all proud of myself....
Maybe I should take SJ with me, so my 1/4 sandwich could augment his meal.
Ah, to be tall....
Whenever I leave a restaurant not full, I give myself a little gold star and feel all proud of myself....
SoWal Insider
I had never heard about the wheat roll before... I will know to ask for it next time! I am not sure if I am strong enough to tell them to hold the butter though. Chick fil A is the only fast food I can stand, and that PCB store has "rescued" me several times during trips to HD for pine straw.
Beach Fanatic
I have been told by a dietician that if you cut off 1/4 of the sandwich, and order it with the salad, it's a perfectly healthy meal. It's fried in a pressure fryer, so it cooks quickly and doesn't absorb much oil so it's not half as bad as your typical fried food.
If I order it with the wheat bun can I eat the whole thing????
SoWal Insider
This thread is making me want some CFA!! the biscuits are so yummy!!
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Beach Fanatic
Maybe Buddy's at 98 and 30A could add a Chick-Fil-A to its site when it does some remodeling. Would be nice to have one closer. It is an excellent business opportunity. Good corporate backup, training, etc. And... the food and service is great.
Beach Fanatic
I likes to put that carrot salad on my Chic sand. Ate at Lee's Famous today, sorryfolks, it was awful. Breading still doughy and uncooked, makes the Colonel's Original look good, and I gave him up years ago.
Beach Fanatic
I likes to put that carrot salad on my Chic sand. Ate at Lee's Famous today, sorryfolks, it was awful. Breading still doughy and uncooked, makes the Colonel's Original look good, and I gave him up years ago.
I hate to hear that. We enjoy Lee's frequently, but I tend to stick with their chicken fingers.
quirty
No Chick-fil-a up north here in Chicago - I always love to stop at one on our trips down to Sowal and it's a very pleasant change of pace. I like that they have some healthy options for sides and I haven't stopped at one yet that wasn't clean and well maintained.
Beach Fanatic
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.
Truitt Cathy is an amazing person. When I was in Atlanta and worked with abused children he donated his time and money to help these kids. For the very troubled children he would go to his congregration and find couples/families willing to take these children into their homes. He also has college schloraships for the kids that work for him. Chick-Fil-A's are closed on Sunday's so the employee's can spend the day with their families. I have major respect for the man and his family.
beats on hood
Truitt Cathy is an amazing person. When I was in Atlanta and worked with abused children he donated his time and money to help these kids. For the very troubled children he would go to his congregration and find couples/families willing to take these children into their homes. He also has college schloraships for the kids that work for him. Chick-Fil-A's are closed on Sunday's so the employee's can spend the day with their families. I have major respect for the man and his family.I agree.
SoWal GuideAuthor
I likes to put that carrot salad on my Chic sand. Ate at Lee's Famous today, sorryfolks, it was awful. Breading still doughy and uncooked, makes the Colonel's Original look good, and I gave him up years ago.
this is the first bad review I've heard on Lee's. haven't been there yet but was looking forward to it. hope it was just awful on that day. we'll see!
Maybe Buddy's at 98 and 30A could add a Chick-Fil-A to its site when it does some remodeling. Would be nice to have one closer. It is an excellent business opportunity. Good corporate backup, training, etc. And... the food and service is great.
hmmmm. maybe a better idea would be to tear down buddy's and put in a nice CFA restaurant. I would be there at least twice a week.
not that I want buddy's to go anywhere - I frequently depend on that place. it just needs a radical facelift. but that's another thread.
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Truitt Cathy is an amazing person. When I was in Atlanta and worked with abused children he donated his time and money to help these kids. For the very troubled children he would go to his congregration and find couples/families willing to take these children into their homes. He also has college schloraships for the kids that work for him. Chick-Fil-A's are closed on Sunday's so the employee's can spend the day with their families. I have major respect for the man and his family.
I totally agree. I've had the pleasure of hearing him speak and he's a top-notch man. He has grown a very honest business and given back in huge ways.
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