Chick-fil-A is dipping into one of America’s most beloved comfort-food pairings, but unless you live in the right city, you probably won’t be able to taste it anytime soon.
The fast-food chain recently started testing two chicken-and-waffle sandwiches, a move that immediately set off a wave of buzz online, yet the rollout is intentionally tiny and very temporary.
Chick-fil-A’s experiment involves two items: the Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich and the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich. Both will reportedly appear at select Baltimore restaurants from December 1, 2025, through January 24, 2026, while supplies last. San Antonio is getting a smaller test, only the breakfast version, and only through January.
What’s on Offer
The build is exactly what fans imagined: crispy chicken tucked between warm maple waffles, with Applewood-smoked bacon and honey butter spread, served with syrup on the side.
It leans fully into that sweet-meets-savory lane that’s been winning across breakfast menus for years. If it tastes anything like people are expecting, Chick-fil-A may have another hit on its hands — at least in the markets lucky enough to test it.
Judging by early reactions from fans, these items probably won’t stay on shelves for long. Snackolator, the food-news Instagram account that first spotted the drop, shared photos of the new sandwiches, sparking predictable chaos in the comments.
“I feel special to live in Baltimore right now 😭😭,” wrote one user. Another, apparently ready for a road trip, commented, “Might just have to take the drive to San Antonio from Houston to give it a try 🔥.”
Many questioned the need for a trial run at all. “Testing?? Why does THIS need testing? Full send already!! 🔥🔥” one fan exclaimed.
The Strategy Behind the Test
The market selection, limited to just two cities, may lead fans to think this is Chick-fil-A’s idea of a secret menu stunt. In reality, it’s a controlled trial meant to measure the stuff the sandwich chain typically pays attention to, which includes:
- customer feedback
- operational complexity
- economics
- potential nationwide viability
If the numbers look good, and if kitchens can realistically handle the waffle workflow, this could scale far beyond Baltimore and San Antonio.
The chain hasn’t hinted at a national rollout yet, which means fans outside the test zones will have to rely on social media and sheer jealousy until Chick-fil-A decides whether the rest of the country gets its turn.
If the reaction online is anything to go by, they won’t need long to make that decision.
Sources: Fox Business, Local12