Chick-fil-A’s fall menu release begins August 24 nationwide, bringing Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches to Guests across the United States. The limited-time lineup also adds the S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee, with the sandwich sold in breakfast and entrée versions.
Allison Duncan and Newstalgia
Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A’s Director of Menu and Packaging, said the company is using its 2026 Newstalgia campaign to rework familiar flavors for fall. In the announcement, she said, "In this year of Newstalgia-inspired celebrations, we wanted to bring something unique this fall by reimagining the comforting flavors our Guests crave this time of year, delivering a taste that feels both familiar and new to appeal to all ages."
She also said, "After seeing the incredible response and excitement from Guests in our test markets, we couldn’t wait to share these flavors nationwide." That line points to the unusual part of this rollout: the sandwich did not start as a nationwide debut, but as a limited-time test in 2025 before moving into a wider launch.
Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches at 10:30 a.m.
The Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches are built around maple-flavored waffles, a signature Chick-fil-A filet, three strips of applewood smoked bacon, honey butter spread, and classic syrup. Guests can choose Original, Spicy, or Grilled filet options, which gives the same seasonal idea two different dayparts and more than one protein profile.
The breakfast sandwich will be available from opening until 10:30 a.m., while the entrée option will run from 10:30 a.m. to close. The breakfast version uses a smaller chicken filet and waffle; the entrée version uses a larger one.
S’mores items join the lineup
The same fall menu also includes the S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee. Chick-fil-A said the pair fits the same Newstalgia approach as the sandwich: a classic flavor rebuilt in a seasonal format instead of a permanent menu change.
That mix gives the launch a practical edge for Guests planning ahead. If someone wants the sandwich at breakfast, the window ends at 10:30 a.m.; after that, the entrée version takes over, and all three limited-time items arrive on the same August 24 start date.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. says it is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, with more than 200,000 Team Members in more than 3,000 restaurants. For customers, the immediate takeaway is simple: the fall menu is date-specific, the sandwich has two serving windows, and the seasonal lineup will be waiting nationwide when August 24 arrives.
