Chick-fil-A breakfast menu runs from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday. Chick-fil-A is closed every Sunday. A brand tradition dating back to founder Truett Cathy’s Christian values since 1946. Every Chick-fil-A location in the US observes this policy without exception, including mall locations, airports, and stadiums.
The breakfast lineup features the Chicken Biscuit (Chick-fil-A’s original breakfast item since 1986), Chick-n-Minis (honey-butter glazed mini rolls introduced in 2004), the Egg White Grill (300 cal · 27g protein, one of the healthiest fast-food breakfasts in the US), and the Hash Brown Scramble in both Bowl and Burrito form. All chicken is pressure-cooked in peanut oil for CFA’s signature crunch, this is important for customers with peanut allergies.
Breakfast hours
6:30–10:30 AM Mon–Sat only · Closed Sundays
Open on Sundays?
No — always closed Every location · no exceptions
Healthiest breakfast
Egg White Grill 300 cal · 27g protein · $6.69
Most iconic item
Chick-n-Minis Honey butter rolls · since 2004
Mon–Sat only · 6:30–10:30 AM · closed Sundays without exception
Chick-fil-A has been closed every Sunday since founder Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant, the Dwarf Grill (later Dwarf House), in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946. Cathy believed his employees deserved one day off per week to rest, spend time with family, or worship.
This policy applies to every single Chick-fil-A location in the US — including airport locations, mall food courts, stadiums, and university campuses. No exceptions have ever been made
Starbucks has no breakfast cutoff, unlike McDonald’s (10:30 AM) or Burger King (10:30 AM). Every food item is available from opening until it sells out. This is one of the biggest differentiators vs fast food breakfast competitors. Always use the Starbucks app to confirm your local store’s exact opening time.
Chick-n-Minis are bite-sized Chick-fil-A nuggets tucked inside warm, soft mini yeast rolls that are pre-brushed with honey butter. The honey butter glaze creates a sweet contrast to the savory chicken that is completely unique in fast-food breakfast. Introduced in 2004, they became a breakfast icon and a reason many customers choose Chick-fil-A over competitors.
Each order comes with 4 pieces. Customers can request additional pieces for an upcharge. The rolls are made fresh each morning and brushed with the honey butter before service.
4-piece Chick-n-Minis
$6.39
360 cal · 4 pc per order
Honey butter glaze
The rolls are brushed with honey butter before serving. Sweet + savory is the signature flavor combination that no competitor has replicated.
Mini yeast rolls (not bread)
Soft, pillowy mini yeast rolls — not a standard burger bun. The texture is fundamentally different from any other fast-food breakfast sandwich.
Introduced 2004
One of the first fast-food chains to offer a fresh fruit cup (same year). Chick-n-Minis became the fastest-growing breakfast item CFA has ever launched.
Grilled chicken breast (with a hint of citrus) + freshly grilled egg whites + American cheese on a toasted multigrain English muffin. When Chick-fil-A launched it, it was the first grilled chicken breakfast sandwich available at a national fast-food restaurant in the US. Price: $6.69. Calories: 300. Protein: 27g.
At 300 cal and 27g protein with no frying, no biscuit, and no pork, the Egg White Grill outperforms every comparable breakfast item at McDonald's, Burger King, Dunkin', and Taco Bell on protein-per-calorie ratio. The multigrain English muffin adds fiber. The egg whites remove the yolk fat. Grilled chicken instead of fried = significantly fewer calories.
The Egg White Grill is the best single-item healthy breakfast at any major US fast-food chain. 27g protein at 300 cal is an elite nutrition profile. If you’re watching calories but want real filling protein, this is the order, every time.
All items · prices · calories · April 2026 USA averages · fresh-prepared daily Mon–Sat
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit Original · since 1986 |
$5.09 | 460 | CFA’s original breakfast item. Crispy hand-breaded chicken filet on a warm buttered biscuit. The breakfast that started it all in 1986. |
| Spicy Chicken Biscuit | $5.29 | 430 | Spicy seasoned filet on a buttered biscuit. Slightly lower cal than the original due to different breading. |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $5.49 | 420 | Smoky bacon + folded egg + American cheese on a warm biscuit. |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Highest cal biscuit |
$5.39 | 620 | Savory sausage patty + egg + cheese on biscuit. Highest calorie biscuit item. |
| Chicken, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $6.39 | 550 | Chicken filet + egg + cheese on biscuit. More filling than the plain Chicken Biscuit. |
| Egg White Grill Healthiest · 27g protein |
$6.69 | 300 | Grilled chicken + egg whites + American cheese + multigrain English muffin. 27g protein. Best protein-per-calorie of any fast-food breakfast sandwich. |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Muffin Lightest muffin |
$5.65 | 300 | Bacon + folded egg + cheese on toasted English muffin. 300 cal — tied with Egg White Grill as lightest sandwich. |
| Chicken, Egg & Cheese Muffin | $6.65 | 410 | Chicken filet + egg + cheese on English muffin. Lower cal than the biscuit version. |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin | $5.65 | 490 | Sausage + egg + cheese on toasted English muffin. |
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-n-Minis (4 pc) Most iconic |
$6.39 | 360 | 4 chicken nuggets in honey-butter glazed mini yeast rolls. Introduced 2004. The sweet-savory honey butter glaze is what makes them unique. 90 cal per piece. |
| Chick-fil-A Breakfast Filet Cheapest protein item |
$3.69 | 160 | Plain chicken filet. Cheapest protein item on the breakfast menu. Build your own sandwich with any bread item. |
| Item | Price | Calories | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hash Brown Scramble Bowl Fewer carbs |
$6.59 | 470 | Scrambled eggs + sliced chicken nuggets + crispy hash browns + Monterey Jack & cheddar blend. Same filling as burrito — no tortilla. Saves ~20g carbs vs burrito. |
| Hash Brown Scramble Burrito Higher cal |
$6.69 | 700 | Exact same filling as the Bowl — but wrapped in a flour tortilla. The tortilla adds ~230 cal and ~20g carbs. Choose the Bowl if watching carbs. |
Bowl vs Burrito: same price difference ($0.10), same filling, only the tortilla differs. If you’re watching carbs, always get the Bowl — you save ~230 calories for just $0.10 less.
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Hash Browns Cheapest item |
$2.19 | 270 | Golden crispy potato medallions. Cooked in canola oil (not peanut oil) — gluten-free. Most popular breakfast side. |
| Fruit Cup | $5.49 | 70 | Fresh-cut red and green apples, mandarin oranges, strawberries, blueberries. Lowest calorie item on the breakfast menu. Chick-fil-A was first fast-food chain to offer fresh fruit cup (2004). |
| Greek Yogurt Parfait (Berry Parfait) | $6.19 | 270 | Creamy vanilla Greek yogurt + fresh berries + granola. Good high-protein vegetarian option. Can be ordered without granola for fewer carbs. |
| Buttered Biscuit | $2.19 | 310 | Plain warm buttered biscuit. Good for building your own sandwich with a Breakfast Filet. |
| English Muffin (toasted) | ~$2.19 | ~160 | Multigrain English muffin. Lower cal than biscuit. Good DIY breakfast base. |
| Item | Price | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshly Brewed Coffee 0 cal black |
$2.29 | 0 | 100% Colombian coffee. Zero cal black. Cheapest breakfast drink. |
| Iced Coffee | $3.29 | 150 | Cold-brewed with cream and sugar. CFA’s most popular morning drink. |
| Freshly Squeezed Lemonade | $2.99 | 220 | Made with real lemons and cane sugar. Available sweet or diet. |
| Simply Orange Juice | $2.89 | 160 | 100% pure OJ. No added sugar. |
| Sunjoy (Tea & Lemonade) | $2.89 | 120 | Half iced tea + half lemonade. Signature CFA drink, available at breakfast. |
| Combo | Price | Calories | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Biscuit Meal | $8.75 | 460+ | Chicken Biscuit + small hash browns + small 100% Colombian coffee |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Meal | $11.19 | 640+ | Bacon ECC Biscuit + hash browns + coffee. Most expensive breakfast combo. |
| Chick-n-Minis Meal | ~$10.49 | 360+ | 4-pc Chick-n-Minis + hash browns + small coffee |
All Chick-fil-A chicken is pressure-cooked in 100% refined peanut oil — this is a significant allergen. Customers with peanut allergies should be aware. Hash Browns are cooked in canola oil (not peanut oil) and are gluten-free. For complete allergen information visit the official Chick-fil-A nutrition guide.
Chick-fil-A uses 100% refined peanut oil to pressure-cook all chicken. This creates a uniquely crispy exterior without greasiness. Peanut oil has a higher smoke point than most cooking oils — it seals the crust faster, keeping moisture inside. This is why CFA chicken has a distinctive crunch that competitors using shortening or vegetable oil cannot replicate. Important: this is a peanut allergen. Hash Browns use canola oil — safe for peanut allergy customers.
Eggs cracked fresh every morning
Chick-fil-A team members crack whole eggs directly onto flat-top grills every morning — never pre-cooked, never microwaved, never frozen. The folded egg patty in biscuit and muffin sandwiches is cooked to order in a ring mold. The Egg White Grill uses only freshly grilled egg whites. This fresh-egg preparation is a significant quality differentiator from competitors who use pre-formed egg patties.
Chick-fil-A's Sunday closure isn't just a values statement — it means team members get a guaranteed weekly rest day. Industry research consistently shows well-rested staff maintain higher food preparation quality and service consistency. Chick-fil-A regularly ranks #1 in fast-food customer satisfaction surveys — the Sunday closure is often cited as contributing to better-trained, more motivated teams Monday through Saturday.
Free to join · tiered program · Member → Silver → Red → Signature · points on every breakfast order
Download the Chick-fil-A app and join Chick-fil-A One free. Earn points on every purchase including breakfast. Points can be redeemed for free food, size upgrades, and exclusive rewards. The program has 4 tiers: Member → Silver → Red → Signature — higher tiers earn more points per dollar and unlock exclusive benefits.
Best breakfast Rewards use
Chick-n-Minis and Egg White Grills are popular Rewards redemptions — they offer strong perceived value. App members also get occasional surprise free item offers on their app. Birthday rewards are available. Using the Chick-fil-A app also lets you mobile order and skip the line — useful given that CFA drive-thrus are typically the longest in fast food.
Chick-fil-A One is consistently rated one of the best fast-food loyalty programs in the US. Even at the base Member tier, points accumulate quickly on breakfast orders. The Signature tier (highest) provides complimentary menu items from Chick-fil-A itself — not just discounts. Worth joining even if you visit only occasionally.
Calories · protein · carbs · fat · source: Chick-fil-A official nutrition data
Insider tips, not on any competitor page
1
Choose the Bowl over the Burrito — save 230 calories
Hash Brown Scramble Bowl ($6.59, 470 cal) vs Burrito ($6.69, 700 cal) = same filling, same near-identical price, only difference is the tortilla. The Bowl saves 230 calories for $0.10 less. If you want the same flavors with significantly fewer carbs and calories — always get the Bowl.
2
The Egg White Grill is the best healthy fast-food breakfast in the US
300 cal + 27g protein + grilled chicken + egg whites. At $6.69 it is more expensive than most competitors' sandwiches but delivers a protein-per-calorie ratio that no other national chain matches. If you only have one CFA breakfast recommendation to give someone, this is it.
3
Build your own with the Breakfast Filet
The Chick-fil-A Breakfast Filet ($3.69, 160 cal) is the cheapest protein on the menu. Pair it with a plain Buttered Biscuit ($2.19) = a DIY Chicken Biscuit for $5.88 — almost the same as the official $5.09 Chicken Biscuit but with the biscuit to the side so you can control the ratio.
4
Request extra Chick-n-Minis pieces for an upcharge
Standard Chick-n-Minis come with 4 pieces. You can request additional pieces for an upcharge — the price is approximately $1.50–$1.80 per extra piece depending on location. This is not advertised on the menu but is available at most locations. Ask the team member when ordering.
5
Mobile order to skip the longest drive-thru in fast food
Chick-fil-A consistently has the longest drive-thru wait times in fast food — sometimes 10–15 minutes at peak morning hours. Mobile ordering via the Chick-fil-A app and selecting curbside pickup dramatically cuts wait time. You also earn Chick-fil-A One Rewards points on every mobile order.
6
Get the Yogurt Parfait without granola for fewer carbs
The Greek Yogurt Parfait ($6.19, 270 cal) ordered without granola drops calories by roughly 50 and removes about 20g carbs. The Greek yogurt itself is still high in protein and filling. Ask for no granola when ordering or remove it in the app customization screen.
7
Plan around Sunday closure — check hours Saturday evening
Chick-fil-A is closed every Sunday without exception. If you rely on CFA for your weekend breakfast routine, plan ahead. Saturday hours are the same as weekdays (6:30–10:30 AM). Some mall and campus locations may close slightly earlier on Saturdays — confirm via the app.
8
Hash Browns are peanut-oil-free — safe for peanut allergies
All Chick-fil-A chicken is cooked in 100% refined peanut oil — a critical allergen note. However, Hash Browns are cooked in canola oil, making them safe for most peanut allergy customers. The Fruit Cup and Greek Yogurt Parfait are also peanut-free. Always confirm with staff if you have a severe allergy — shared equipment creates cross-contact risk.
$2.19
270 cal. Cooked in canola oil (not peanut oil). Gluten-free. Most popular breakfast side.
$6.69
300 cal · 27g protein. Best protein-per-calorie breakfast sandwich at any US fast-food chain.
$6.39
360 cal. Honey-butter glazed rolls + chicken nuggets. Unique item — no competitor equivalent.
Price disclaimer
Prices shown are national averages for April 2026. Your local Chick Fil A may charge more or less depending on city, state, and franchise. Always confirm prices at the counter or via the Chick Fil A app before ordering.
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✓ All day, every day
Chick-fil-A serves breakfast from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday. After 10:30 AM, only the regular lunch and dinner menu is available. Chick-fil-A is closed every Sunday — this is a brand policy that applies to every location in the US without exception, including airport, mall, and stadium locations. Always confirm your nearest location’s hours via the Chick-fil-A app.
No. Chick-fil-A is closed every Sunday and has been since founder Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant in 1946. Cathy believed employees deserved one day a week to rest and spend time with family or worship. The policy applies to every US location with no exceptions ever made, including airport, mall food court, stadium and university campus locations. Breakfast is available Monday through Saturday only, 6:30–10:30 AM.
The most iconic is Chick-n-Minis — four chicken nuggets in honey-butter-glazed mini yeast rolls, $6.39 for 360 calories, introduced in 2004 with no equivalent at any other chain. The Chicken Biscuit ($5.09) is the original breakfast item, on the menu since 1986, and the Egg White Grill ($6.69, 300 cal, 27g protein) is the top healthy pick. The Hash Brown Scramble Bowl and Burrito round out the signature lineup.
Small Hash Browns and a plain Buttered Biscuit are the cheapest items at $2.19 each. The cheapest protein is the Breakfast Filet at $3.69 (160 cal), a plain chicken filet you can pair with a biscuit to build your own sandwich for about $5.88. The cheapest full sandwich is the original Chicken Biscuit at $5.09. Hash Browns are cooked in canola oil, making them gluten-free and peanut-oil-free.
The Egg White Grill is the standout — 300 calories and 27g protein, with grilled chicken, egg whites and American cheese on a toasted multigrain English muffin. It has the best protein-per-calorie ratio of any fast-food breakfast sandwich in the US, beating McDonald’s Egg McMuffin (300 cal, 18g protein) on protein. The Fruit Cup (70 cal) is the lightest item overall, and the Greek Yogurt Parfait without granola is a good high-protein vegetarian option.
Yes. All Chick-fil-A chicken is pressure-cooked in 100% refined peanut oil, which gives it its signature crunch — but this is a significant allergen, so customers with peanut allergies should be cautious. Hash Browns are cooked separately in canola oil, making them safe for most peanut-allergy customers, and the Fruit Cup and Greek Yogurt Parfait are also peanut-free. Shared equipment still creates cross-contact risk, so confirm with staff if you have a severe allergy.
Chick-n-Minis are bite-sized Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets tucked inside warm, soft mini yeast rolls that are brushed with honey butter before serving, $6.39 for a 4-piece order (360 cal, 90 cal per piece). Introduced in 2004, they’re unique for the sweet-savory honey-butter glaze and the pillowy mini yeast rolls — not a standard bun — a combination no competitor has replicated. You can request extra pieces for an upcharge, roughly $1.50–$1.80 each.
