A CFA just opened across from work.... and I’m a weak manNot it doesn't. It's basically the exact same filet and prep (pickle brine), same size, manages to be blander than a regular CFA spicy chicken sandwich, and is twice the cost of a deluxe spicy CFA sandwich. It's a ridiculous sandwich. I've had to try the Chicken Shack a second time to confirm this for myself, at a different restaurant, because I didn't believe that it could possibly be as mediocre as it was the first time I tried it, but it is. ...not to say it is bad on its own, but I could have two superior CFA deluxe spicies for the cost of one plain Chicken Shack.
As for the boycotts, it isn't about them being Christian, it's about the longstanding homophobic policies of the Caffey family. They have a secondary charity foundation that has long donated a lot of money to anti-LGBT groups like Focus on the Family and, I think, for a time were sponsoring some of those radical missions in Uganda (the same groups that were actually helping Ugandan nutsos to execute gay Ugandans, but largely supported the Ugandan federal banning of homosexuality). There were two such boycotts that I recall, and in both the Caffey's promised to de-fund/separate from these controversial groups. Obviously that didn't happen the first time; not sure about the 2nd (the one that prompted "Freedom Chicken!" and sociopaths like spidey posting their "daily loadout" pics all over the internet of pistols, knives, and chick fil-a sandwiches, lol.)
Boycotts absolutely do work, but few such successful boycotts have ever had to contend with the deliciousness of CFA sandwiches.
...compared to the crunch of the Chick'n Shack
2) The herbed mayo that they use is far superior to any CfA sauce, which you have to add yourself
A CFA just opened across from work.... and I’m a weak man
Good call. I usually have one in the freezer for those nights when I don't feel like putting any effort into dinner.aye
I'm also totally now on board the Stouffer's frozen lasagna bandwagon. Is it the best lasagna I've ever had? Dear god no. But I've paid more for less, so these are now stocked in my freezer at all times.
Good call. I usually have one in the freezer for those nights when I don't feel like putting any effort into dinner.
there is so much wrong with this statement.
1) the CFA patty is a limp dick compared to the crunch of the Chick'n Shack
2) The herbed mayo that they use is far superior to any CfA sauce, which you have to add yourself
3) The CFA sandwich comes with 2 limp dick pickles that probably come from Smart and Final; the Chick n Shack has ~4 thick cut pickles that are delicious
4) I would rather pay twice as much for a Chick'n Shack.
I definitely agree about the pickles, but I didn't buy it for pickles.
I've never had a CFA spicy that wasn't crunchy. I'm not sure what happened to yours, but it isn't the same as the standard CFA sandwich, anyway.
I need to try a burger from shake shack at some point though, because so far I just find them to be overhyped hipster crap
So, in the end, I paid nearly 8 dollars for some very nice pickles? blech.
I definitely agree about the pickles, but I didn't buy it for pickles.
I've never had a CFA spicy that wasn't crunchy. I'm not sure what happened to yours, but it isn't the same as the standard CFA sandwich, anyway. Which, in itself...still tastes better than Shake Shake's. I found that the herb mayo (never mind that mayo anything on a chicken sandwich is disgusting and unnecessary) wasn't all that impressive. You don't need to add anything to the CFA spicy sandwich. It's perfectly fine on its own.
I'm not trying to be contrarian here, but I don't know that I've ever had CFA patties or nuggets that weren't soggy. It's literally what I think of when I think of CFA.
Chicken sandwich: Nothing fancy here, just a plain pressure-fried chicken sandwich. Sometimes, on a good day, it smells like chicken. The flimsy white bun, tenderized meat, soft crust (with a few gently crispy edges), and floppy cukes combine forces to create about as much textural contrast as a peanut-butter sandwich. An Atlanta friend tells me the fried chicken isn’t really supposed to be crunchy, which might be true, but that makes as much sense as saying a cup of Jell-O shouldn’t jiggle. Rating: 6/10. Calories: 440. Fat: 19g. Sodium: 1350mg.
I lol'd at Eater's description of the chicken sandwich:
Kill the worms.What...what is the point of frying stuff if it isn't going to get crispy?!
Hm, I'll have to give that a go next time.evidently you can get the CfA chicken sandwich "well done" which adds another 45s to the cook time.
I'm talking about both. I mostly order the spicy, but sometimes I don't (and up until recently, the free chicken sandwich you get for filling out the survey was only good for the original).Are you guys talking about the CFA spicy sandwich or the classic regular CFA sandwich? The regular is definitely soft, basically a large version of their nuggets. The spicy is crispier with tender, juicy meat.
I guess crunchy is the wrong word, tbh--it makes me think of that rock-hard fried chicken that is preferred in Korea.
Some people are passionate about their Christ, me, I got my fried chicken (hallowed be thy breast).Dayum #ATOT is serious abuur chicken.
with cheese.Burger King original chicken sandwich > any other chicken sandwich anywhere
shit just got realBurger King original chicken sandwich > any other chicken sandwich anywhere
shit just got real