And unfortunately for Chick-fil-A customers, those hard decisions have included somenotable menu cuts.
Some even createdpetitionsdemanding its return.
It also came with a packet of Cilantro Lime Sauce created specifically for the sandwich.
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Unfortunately, the item was only availablethrough November 2022, and customers did not take kindly to the loss.
“The spicy grilled sandwich should be on the menu for good,” one fandeclaredon Reddit last year.
“The fact that it was not a permanent addition was tragic.
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I want it back,” another Redditorwroteearlier this year.
“I miss the chicken salad.
It was tasty,” one fanlamentedon Reddit a few years back.
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However, Chick-fil-A fans are still grieving the discontinued favorite.
But many customers are still feeling the sting of losing this popular side.
“I miss the cole slaw SO MUCH,” a Redditorwroteearlier this year.
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“The cole slaw on the sandwich was killer!”
It was essentially a Frosted Lemonade infused with key lime flavorand fans went wild for it.
“It was incredible!!”
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“Every year I hope this comes back!
I miss this freaking thing lol,” a Redditorwrote.
When Chick-fil-A opted to discontinue it in 2016, fans did not take kindly to the news.
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“RIP the best salad at CFA,” a customercommentedon Reddit.
“My favorite salad ever!
hey bring it back,” anothercommented.
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The flavor-blasted sandwich has made a few limited-time returns since that initial launch, including most recentlyin 2022.
However, customers have beenbeggingthe chain to bring it back for good.
“Hands down one of the best milkshakes I’ve ever had personally,” one customerravedat the time.
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Years later, the retired Autumn Spice Milkshake continues to live on in the minds of its admirers.
“I miss it so much,” a fansaidof the shake on Reddit.
Customers werequite unsurprisinglyenamoredwith the sweet, spiced pasty.
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That’s why Chick-fil-A’s decision to retire the Cinnamon Cluster in 2016 has caused so much online backlash.
“It was like seven cinnamon rolls in one big formation.
Topped with some icing and it’s cooked to literal perfection.
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All the inside swirls had some nice cinnamon brown sugar.
I just miss it so much and was wondering if anyone missed it like me.”
But one thing you won’t find on Chick-fil-A’s morning menu is bagels.
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Fans have been mourning the breakfast items ever since.
I’ve been devastated ever since it was removed from the menu."
“I stopped eating at [Chick-fil-A] when the bagel went away.
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It was extremely upsetting,” another Redditorcommentedearlier this year.
“It was SO good, and healthy!
Why was it eliminated?”
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a customerlamentedon Reddit a few years back.
Another fan even declared it the"best side ever."
