Chick-fil-A side options aren’t just limited to waffle fries, however.
The chain serves an array of alternative meal accompaniments such as salads, soups, andmacaroni and cheese.
Spoiler alert: the winner absolutely blew me away.
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This is a seasonal item thattypically returns for a limited timestarting in the fall each year.
A cup of the soup cost me $5.95.
A cup of this soup cost me $4.35.
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While this option had pretty good flavorwell seasoned and chicken-forwardall of the textures were a huge miss.
Additionally, I would have much preferred a brothy consistency over the weirdly thick texture of this soup.
This item cost me $3.99.
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The look:Creamy, packed with shredded cheese, and studded with bits of pimento peppers.
I can certainly see people who already love pimento cheese appreciating this menu addition.
This side cost me $4.99.
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The look:This was undoubtedly one of the most visually pleasing sides I tried at Chick-fil-A.
I tried the yogurt by itself first and found it to be overwhelmingly sweet.
A small fruit cup cost me $3.39.
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While the strawberries in my cup were slightly dry, everything else looked fresh and enticing.
Admittedly, the strawberries were a little dry and not super flavorful.
The fact that it’s prepared fresh daily gives me even more reason to appreciate it.
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The look:These chips were thick and yellow with some light golden browning around the edges.
The single-serve bag also came with a pretty generous serving of chips compared to other brands I’ve tried.
The taste:Chick-fil-A serves up a really solid potato chip.
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I could see these being especially delicious enjoyed alongside a sandwich for lunch.
Side Salad
Chick-fil-A’sSide Saladfeatures mixed greens, grape tomatoes, and shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
This item cost me $4.49.
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The taste:Fresh, flavorful, and simple in a great way.
This salad cost me $4.45.
The look:This side option mostly consisted of kale studded with pieces of green cabbage.
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Waffle Fries
Chick-fil-A’ssignature friesare made from waffle-cut potatoes cooked in canola oil and sprinkled with sea salt.
A large order cost me $3.25.
The look:I’ve had some mixed experiences with Chick-fil-A’s Waffle Fries in the past.
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At times, they’re golden brown, crispy, and perfectly seasoned.
But at other times, they’re cold, soggy, and lacking salt.
Thankfully, the order I got for this taste test looked like a fresh, well-executed batch.
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A small cup cost me $3.59.
I also spotted plenty of golden brown crispy bits in my cup from the baked top layer.
The taste:This is by far the best macaroni and cheese I’ve had from a fast-food restaurant.
The sauce is well seasoned and packed with sharp, savory flavors from the blend of cheese.
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