Chick-fil-A (finally) launches its take on a southern breakfast staple

Nbcwashington · Aug 14, 2026 · 372 words · By Joseph Lamour; TODAY

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Chick-fil-A is finally putting an iconic southern breakfast staple on its menu — and you can get it any time of day.

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What happened

Chick-fil-A is finally putting an iconic southern breakfast staple on its menu — and you can get it any time of day.

Why it matters

12, the chicken chain announced that its new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will be launching in restaurants nationwide on Aug.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Before this drop, Chick-fil-A tested Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches in Baltimore and San Antonio from December 1, 2025, through January 24, 2026?
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/chick-fil-a-launches-its-t…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Before this drop, Chick-fil-A tested Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches in Baltimore and San Antonio from December 1, 2025, through January 24, 2026.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a test in Baltimore and San Antonio between December 2025 and January 2026.

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Claim 2: “Customers can enjoy two versions of the dish, depending on the time of day: a Chicken & Waffles Sandwich during breakfast hours (6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.), and a larger Chicken & Waffles Sandwich throughout the rest of the day.”

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Web sources confirm the availability of both breakfast and entrée sizes of the sandwich.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chick-fil-A, Inc. ( CHIK-fil-AY, a play on the American English pronunciation of "filet") is an American fast food restaurant chain and the largest chain specializing in chicken sandwiches. Headquarte…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick-fil-A

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A chicken sandwich is a sandwich that typically consists of boneless, sometimes skinless chicken breast or thigh, served between slices of bread. Variations on the "chicken sandwich" include chicken o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_sandwich

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. is an American multinational chain of Southern fried chicken restaurants founded in 1972 in New Orleans and headquartered in Miami. It is currently a subsidiary of Toro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popeyes

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Claim 3: “On Aug. 12, the chicken chain announced that its new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches will be launching in restaurants nationwide on Aug. 24.”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm the nationwide launch of the Chicken & Waffles Sandwich on August 24.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable chicken restaurants. This list includes casual dining, fast casual and fast food restaurants which typically specialize in chicken dishes such as Southern fried chicken, chi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chicken_restaurants

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Waffle House, Inc. is an American restaurant chain with over 2,000 locations in 25 states in the United States. The bulk of the locations are in the Midwest and the South, where the chain is a regiona…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House

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Claim 4: “While not a sandwich, the menu item featured boneless chicken and a Belgian-style waffle baked with maple-flavored batter.”

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A specific report from Business Insider confirms the 2014 test item featured boneless chicken and a maple-syrup flavored waffle rather than a sandwich.

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web search NEUTRAL — Chicken & Waffles Breakfast Sandwich and Chicken & Waffles Sandwich with a side of Classic Syrup on a brown checkered tablecloth.For a limited time, enjoy Chicken & Waffles, a sweet and savory spin on…
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — chick fil a chicken and waffles menu classic chicken sandwich.The spicy chicken and waffles sandwich used the same waffles, bacon, honey butter, and syrup as the original. However, the darker, more he…
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/tried-chick-fil-chi…

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web search NEUTRAL — The entree consists of a chicken filet — original, spicy or grilled — topped with applewood-smoked bacon and honey butter between two maple-flavored waffles, with a packet of classic syrup on the side…
https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2026/09/i-tried-chic…

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Claim 5: “It comes in both breakfast and entrée portions, with the choice of an Original, Spicy or Grilled filet.”

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Independent sources confirm the availability of breakfast/entrée portions and the choice of Original, Spicy, or Grilled filets.

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Claim 6: “Over a decade ago, in August 2014, Chick-fil-A tested chicken and waffles as part of a potential expansion of its breakfast menu.”

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Two independent sources confirm that Chick-fil-A tested chicken and waffles in August 2014.

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web search NEUTRAL — Chicken and waffles are coming to Chick-fil-A.Chick-fil-A. There are also two campfire-inspired treats arriving for a limited time. Here are all the fall offerings
https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/chick-fil-a-chicken-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chick-fil-A’s limited edition Chicken and Waffles Sandwich (Photo Credit: Chick-fil-A).On August 26, 2014, the Los Angeles Times revealed that Chick-fil-A had begun testing the breakfast item at selec…
https://countryrebel.com/chick-fil-a-unveils-menu-item-after…

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web search NEUTRAL — In August 2014, Chick-fil-A began testing chicken and waffles in Georgia. Instead of a sandwich, Chick-fil-A offered the dish in the form of its boneless breaded chicken cutlet, with a maple-syrup fla…
https://www.businessinsider.com/dunkin-donuts-tests-chicken-…

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Claim 7: “The chain only tested it in four markets — Memphis, Philadelphia, Middle Georgia and California’s Inland Empire — and it never launched nationwide.”

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While some sources mention testing in Georgia and the Inland Empire, there is no evidence provided in the search results to confirm the specific list of four markets (Memphis, Philadelphia, Middle Georgia, Inland Empire).

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Claim 8: “S’mores Frosted Coffee features the flavors of toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate, hand-spun with cold-brewed coffee and vanilla Icedream.”

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Multiple sources confirm the S'mores Frosted Coffee contains cold-brewed coffee, Icedream, toasted marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate.

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web search NEUTRAL — S’mores Frosted Coffee. Order pickup.Chick-fil-A® Catering makes it easy with Nugget Trays, boxed meals, desserts and more.
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/menu/treats/smores-frosted-coffe…

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web search NEUTRAL — S’mores Frosted Coffee features the flavors of toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate, hand-spun with cold-brewed coffee and vanilla Icedream. S'mores treats are coming to Chick-fil-A.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/the-scene/chick…

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web search NEUTRAL — The S’mores Frosted Coffee combines cold-brewed coffee with Chick-fil-A’s Icedream frozen dessert, toasted marshmallow-flavored syrup, and fudge-covered graham cracker pieces. I’ve always been a fan o…
https://www.aol.com/articles/tried-chick-fil-chicken-waffles…

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Claim 9: “Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches feature chicken, applewood-smoked bacon and honey butter spread, sandwiched inside maple-flavored waffles, with a side of syrup.”

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Multiple sources describe the ingredients as chicken, applewood-smoked bacon, honey butter, maple-flavored waffles, and syrup.

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Claim 10: “S’mores Milkshake features the flavors of toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate, hand-spun with Chick-fil-A’s vanilla Icedream soft serve.”

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The ingredients of the S'mores Milkshake (toasted marshmallow, graham cracker, chocolate, and Icedream) are confirmed by multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — It comes in both breakfast and entrée portions, with the choice of an Original, Spicy or Grilled filet. S’mores Milkshake features the flavors of toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate, han…
https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/chick-fil-a-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — This hand-spun, nostalgic treat is inspired by the campfire favorite flavors of s'mores, made with Chick-fil-A® Icedream® dessert mixed with toasted marshmallow syrup and chocolate shortbread & graham…
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/menu/treats/smores-milkshake

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web search NEUTRAL — Chick-fil-A Cinnaminson. Enjoy the S'mores Milkshake and Frosted Coffee, made with fudge-coated graham cracker pieces and toasted marshmallow flavored syrup.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/smores-coffee-chick-fil-a

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