https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 31 May 2026 18:24:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747848 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:29:02 +0000 Rocker2014 2747848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're not popular in my area due to the politics of the owners, and even if that wasn't an issue for me I wouldn't eat at one anyway because they fry in peanut oil and I'm severely allergic to peanuts. I know refined oils are supposed to be a non-issue, but I'm not willing to knowingly chance it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747844 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:25:42 +0000 krispi 2747844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally buy into the hype. But not without reason.</p> <p>To me, they have the best quality fast food. I like that they use whole chicken breasts, no processed meat. And I like that they have grilled chicken and fruit options that are healthier too.</p> <p>I grew up eating Chick-fil-A only as a treat when we went to the mall. Then I worked at a Dwarf House (special CFA with more option) as my first job in high school. After working there, I still eat there weekly, and it's still my favorite fast food place. I think that speaks a lot for the quality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747806 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:33:49 +0000 Trailmix 2747806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never been to one and never will based on their anti-gay rights political stance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747759 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:15:27 +0000 kes18 2747759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: @catomd00: I agree with you as well so I usually don't eat it very often. But I do think based on food alone it's really yummy. I just find it more expensive as well. Also, the lines are hit or miss. With the single drive thru lane the lines look insane sometimes and I def don't go those! The one by my work has 2 ordering speakers that are quite a distance back from the window so even if you're backed up there they are so quick it never takes more than 2-3 minutes to get through the whole line up to the front! I think they do 2 people manning the window- one takes payment while the other hands you your food. Crazy how fast they get people through that line. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747721 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:57:59 +0000 bushelandapeck 2747721@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have one nearby so I've never tried it! That said, we don't usually eat fast food so I doubt we would anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747720 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:52:28 +0000 littlebug 2747720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: This is EXACTLY what I was going to say. I've always been kind of "meh" about their food, but then their stance on social issues completely turned me off. In the past 5 years since their record of donating to anti-LGBTQ organizations went public, I have eaten there 2x purely out of desperation. Not worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747660 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:14:00 +0000 catomd00 2747660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I don't get it. I'm also just generally turned off on them though from a moral/social justice standpoint, so that definitely colors my opinion and I only go there if absolutely necessary. The lines are always super long, and I don't go to a fast food place if I have to go inside - at that point I'd rather just go to a regular sit down place. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747658 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:07:59 +0000 lady baltimore 2747658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I've only ever had takeout, so no opportunity to ask for a redo. I think waffle fries are just not for me. The one time I tried to go to a CFA to eat there, the place was packed, and I walked out after a few minutes. The drive-through lines around here always look insane, too. Not worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747630 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:17:19 +0000 BSB 2747630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: aww, you had a bad batch of waffle fries. They certainly should not be mushy. I've worked at the waffle fry station and they should be thrown out and not served if they are mushy. You should have asked them to get you some fresh ones. Definitely complain next time. You'll see they'll be eager to make you happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747624 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:08:28 +0000 BSB 2747624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: Yeah, the Cathy family is pretty conservative but I can attest individual stores are owner operated. So an owner of the store can have liberal views. I'm friends with a few CFA store operators and they are definitely more liberal and not anti LGBQT. But I do understand that CFA corporate and the Cathy family does get a portion of their store profits. I'm not that close to know what percentage, though. My point is not all CFA store operators are anti-gay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747564 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:57:07 +0000 gingerbebe 2747564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like it, DH LOVES it. The food is good, but more importantly EVERYONE likes the food (well, DH and DS1 LOVVVVVE the food). For me, the drinks are the best (crushed ice, in a styrofoam cup so it stays COLD, the diet lemonade OR Diet Dr Pepper, ahhhhhh!), and they have ice cream cones that come with sprinkles, which makes my son go berserk. The play place is awesome, the service is sooooo friendly, its always clean, the bathrooms always have a changing station, and when you need a high chair, you get a disposable placemat for the baby and a Purell wipe. YESSSSS. Worth the added cost of food for those things.</p> <p>The closest one to us is 30-40 minutes away, so we don't really get to eat there often, so when we do its a treat. And as far as a treat is concerned, I don't mind paying the extra expense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747476 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:45:26 +0000 Mamatimes3 2747476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love, love, love for several reasons:<br /> 1. I think the food is good - yum!<br /> 2. Drive through is amazingly fast (at least the ones in my town).<br /> 3. Super friendly service<br /> 4. Clean<br /> 5. Very family friendly. They see you walk in with kids and they bring you a high chair, take your food to you, etc. That alone makes me love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747468 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:34:09 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 2747468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love it s so much that I make everyone in my family be perfectly quiet while I eat the last bite. I call it CFA meditation. You think I'm kidding...</p> <p>That being said the family weirds me out. I live close to the CFA compound and the whole thing is super nice but very conservative.</p> <p>I took my kids there out of desperation Monday and saw another mom friend pulling through as well...lol!</p> <p>I don't think it is remotely healthy if you get regular fries/sandwich/nugs but I often get the grilled nuggets and fruit and I think that's a totally ok lunch.<br /> In my town we have a dwarf house with a CFA buffet...12 dollars AYCE. Insane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747457 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:23:08 +0000 kes18 2747457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The meals def seem more expensive to me. At least maybe for the healthier ones, I got the 12 piece grilled nuggets with the super food side and it was more than pick 2 at panera. $11 something. But that being said, I love their grilled nuggets! I am totally turned off on the idea of grilled nuggets (in high school they served the grossest grilled nuggets) but theirs are amazing! And the service is always great at the one by me (they have 2 people manning the drive thru window). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747423 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:01:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2747423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont think their "meals" are that much more $ than McDonalds meals. Sure you dont have the dollar menu, but if you compare a McDonalds chicken sandwich meal to the price of a Chick-Fil-A meal, its not that much more expensive. </p> <p>For us the tiny extra $ is worth it due to cleanliness and service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747421 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:58:40 +0000 dominobee 2747421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm vegetarian and don't eat fast food anyways so... I don't understand the appeal of any of that crap! Plus fried foods make me sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747409 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:45:11 +0000 ShootingStar 2747409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to my first stand alone CFA a couple days ago. We have a couple in mall food courts around here which is where I usually eat it. I have to say, I was pretty impressed by the restaurant vs. a McDonalds or other fast food. The high chairs were all pretty clean, and they provide table covers. This is amazing right now, because I have a baby who's still in the eat finger food and throw plates phase. </p> <p>The play space seemed reasonably clean, plus they provide purell wipes for afterwards. Oh, and they deliver the food to your table for you. My nuggets were kind of meh, but I enjoy the option of fruit as a side for both myself and for the kids. And I like that I can get an Honest apple juice for DS instead of soda, like some places. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747404 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:40:33 +0000 LomaLinda 2747404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't love the chicken sandwiches but I do love their spicy southwest salad and the breakfast items!! Like many others have said, it's clean and the workers are so nice and my kids loooove to play there. Yes, it's more expensive than other fast food but the food is a step up!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747402 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:38:56 +0000 PawPrints 2747402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been veg for many years but back when I ate fast food, I thought Chik-fil-A was gross. My family once stopped at one on a road trip when I had just recovered from a weeklong stomach bug, so it was the first non-toast-and-jello food I'd had in a week, and it still tasted gross. I figured that was about the last nail in the coffin. Then in college all my friends were obsessed with it. So weird. I guess I get the waffle fries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747395 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:29:46 +0000 lady baltimore 2747395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have only tried it a few times, but I found the chicken super salty and the waffle fries bland and mushy. There isn't a ton on the menu that I was interested in eating, either. We keep getting free CFA passes (in the mail, through our local baseball membership), but if I'm going to let LO have fast food, we pretty much stick to the small local chains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa/page/2#post-2747391 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:20:52 +0000 kayla0416 2747391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My town is getting one this fall and this thread is making me super excited to try it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747375 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:00:03 +0000 mrskansas 2747375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like going because of how great the service is and they do have healthier options than other fast food places.</p> <p>I haven't been in a long time but this thread is making me want it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747374 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:57:13 +0000 jape14 2747374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a big fan of CFA for the original chicken sandwiches, chicken minis at breakfast, healthy-ish kids menu options (grilled nuggets, fruit), diet dr. pepper/diet lemonade drink options (also right now they have watermelon mint lemonade which is insanely delicious, icedreams!!! and clean/kid-friendly restaurants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747370 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:53:11 +0000 brownepiano 2747370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is more expensive than other fast food sorts of places. But I took my kid to BK the other day and got $2 nuggets and they were terrible. It made me realize how good CFA's are in comparison. Their play place is always SOOO much cleaner than other restaurants. Whenever we go to McD's instead I regret it because my thumb sucker is touching everything and it is all filthy and worn out looking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747365 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:49:04 +0000 snowjewelz 2747365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They recently opened one by me! Prior to this, I've had it in Florida a few times. I like it but I've yet to go to the one that opened by me so I guess I'm not that hyped up about it either. </p> <p>I like that they have waffle fries and their Polynesian sauce is good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747363 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:40:39 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2747363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: I know of at least one location in midtown...not that I would go there, but it does exist.</p> <p>We went for the first and only time on a road trip last year. I didn't think it was bad but then I grabbed the pamphlet with the ingredients and pretty much regretted the meal. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747362 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:40:12 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2747362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I used to feel the same way when I tried it in college, but now I love it. The entire menu isn't great, but what they stake their reputation on is on point. I can't say the same for Mc D's or BK's signature sandwiches. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747359 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:36:26 +0000 Canoli 2747359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love it and probably eat it way too often. Their cookies and cream milkshake is to die for!!!! And I agree with others their customer service is great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747357 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:35:49 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2747357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: I forgot about the diet Dr Pepper. Their drink selection is good. Milk or fruit punch for dd, most places around here mostly have soda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-the-only-one-who-doesnt-get-the-hype-around-cfa#post-2747355 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:34:24 +0000 Meowkers 2747355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They are not very popular around here (Los Angeles). I don't eat there because I don't eat chicken and because of their political position. </p>