The chick fil a secret menu is a list of 18 customizations and combos you can order at any Chick-fil-A by adding sauces, swapping fillets or combining regular menu items. It includes the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl, the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, the Spicy Char and the Cookie Icedream Sandwich, and every Chick fil A secret menu item below shows exactly how to order it.
Chick-fil-A traces its roots to 1946, when S. Truett Cathy opened the Dwarf Grill near Atlanta, and is based in College Park, Georgia. It had 3,480 U.S. restaurants in September 2026, and every location is closed on Sundays. The official menu is on chick-fil-a.com; this guide is independent and updated for October 2026.
See the Chick-fil-A guide, Chick-fil-A menu prices and Chick-fil-A breakfast menu, or browse the secret menus directory.
Definition
What is the Chick fil A secret menu?
Customizations and combos · no official hidden menu
The Chick fil A secret menu is a list of fan-favorite customizations and combos, like the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the Cookie Icedream Sandwich, made from regular Chick-fil-A menu items.
Chick-fil-A says it does not have a hidden menu or off-menu items. But it encourages customizing in the Chick-fil-A App, and it has even shared a few combo hacks on its own website. Those official hacks plus the best fan creations make up the Chick fil A secret menu.
This guide lists 18 chick fil a secret menu items. Regular items such as the Spicy Deluxe, Frosted Lemonade, Sunjoy and seasonal milkshakes are not counted. Cards marked “Shared by Chick-fil-A” come from the company’s own customization guide.
Chick fil A secret menu vs the regular menu
| Regular menu | Secret menu | |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Deluxe | Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Char |
| How you order | By name | By customizing items |
| Price | Set price | Price of the parts |
| In the app | Yes | Yes, with add-ons |
How to order
How to order from the Chick fil A secret menu
App, drive-thru or counter
To order from the Chick fil A secret menu, order the regular item and ask for the add-on or swap, or build it in the Chick-fil-A App.
- Start with the base item: each card names it.
- Customize: add sauces, cheese, bacon or swap grilled for fried.
- Order the extras: cookies, Icedream or nuggets for combo hacks.
- Assemble: mix or stack at the table.
- Be kind: keep requests simple during the rush.
“Hi! Can I get a Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Zesty Buffalo Sauce added?”
The Chick-fil-A App lets you add or remove ingredients and earn Chick-fil-A One points, so it is the easiest way to order chick-fil-a secret menu items the same way every time.
Prices
Chick fil A secret menu prices 2026
Price of the parts
Chick fil A secret menu items cost the price of the base item plus any add-ons, so most cost about the same as a regular sandwich or dessert.
What a Chick fil A secret menu item costs
| Hack type | What you pay for | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Sauce swap | Base sandwich (sauce packets are free) | Ask for extra sauce |
| Ingredient add-on | Base item plus add-on | Bacon and cheese add a small charge |
| Combo hack | Each item you combine | Use Chick-fil-A One rewards |
| Kid’s meal Icedream | Kid’s meal | Ask to swap the toy for Icedream |
Prices vary by restaurant. See Chick-fil-A menu prices for current prices.
Top 10
Best Chick fil A secret menu items to try first
Ranked by popularity
The best Chick fil A secret menu items to start with are the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl, the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the Cookie Icedream Sandwich.
Top 10 picks from the secret Chick fil A menu
| Item | What it is |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl | Nuggets, mac and buffalo |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | Spicy sandwich with buffalo |
| Cookie Icedream Sandwich | Icedream between cookies |
| Fried Chicken Club | Club with the fried fillet |
| Chicken, Egg and Cheese Biscuit | Breakfast biscuit upgrade |
| Spicy Char Sandwich | Spicy grilled chicken |
| Double Cookie Milkshake | Extra cookie shake |
| Chick-n-Minis Masterpiece | Hash browns in Minis |
| Extra Crispy Waffle Fries | Crunchier fries |
| Root Beer Float | Root beer with Icedream |
We ranked these chick-fil-a secret menu items by how often they show up in fan lists and Chick-fil-A’s own hack guide, and checked every ingredient against the October 2026 menu.
Sandwiches
Chick fil A secret menu sandwiches (5)
Sauce swaps · fillet swaps
Secret Chick fil A sandwiches swap the fillet or add a sauce to a regular sandwich.
Sauce packets are free at Chick-fil-A, so the cheapest Chick fil A secret menu hacks are sauce swaps.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
How to order: a Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Zesty Buffalo Sauce added on the bun
Hot, tangy and crispy. Add Garden Herb Ranch to cool it down.
Spicy Char Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
How to order: ask for the “spicy char-grilled chicken” patty, or a grilled version of the Spicy Chicken Sandwich
The spice of the Spicy Chicken Sandwich on a lighter grilled fillet. Not every restaurant can make it.
Fried Chicken Club
Grilled Chicken Club
How to order: a Grilled Chicken Club with the original fried fillet instead of grilled
Bacon, Colby Jack, lettuce and tomato with the classic crispy fillet.
Chick-fil-A Grilled Cheese
Kid’s meal bun + cheese
How to order: a toasted bun with two slices of American cheese, or a Deluxe with no chicken
A simple meatless sandwich, popular with kids.
Polynesian Spicy Deluxe
Spicy Deluxe Sandwich
How to order: a Spicy Deluxe with Polynesian sauce on the bun
Sweet and sour sauce balances the heat. Fans love it with pepper jack.
Breakfast
Chick-fil-A secret breakfast menu (3)
Biscuits · Minis
Secret breakfast hacks add egg, cheese, spice or hash browns to Chick-fil-A breakfast classics.
Breakfast at Chick-fil-A usually ends at 10:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays.
Chicken, Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Chicken Biscuit
How to order: a Chicken Biscuit with folded egg and American cheese added
All the parts of the Chicken, Egg and Cheese Bagel on a buttery biscuit.
Spicy Chicken Breakfast Biscuit
Chicken Biscuit
How to order: a Spicy Chicken fillet on a biscuit with egg and cheese (where spicy chicken is served at breakfast)
Adds heat to breakfast. Availability depends on the restaurant.
Chick-n-Minis Masterpiece
Chick-n-Minis + hash browns
How to order: 4-count Chick-n-Minis, hash browns and your favorite sauce; dip a hash brown and stack it inside each Mini
A hack Chick-fil-A shared on its own website. Sweet, crunchy and savory.
Mains and sides
Chick fil A secret menu bowls and sides (4)
Mac & cheese · nuggets · fries
Secret sides and bowls combine nuggets, mac and cheese, salads and sauces.
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl
Mac & Cheese + Nuggets
How to order: Nuggets (or Grilled Nuggets), Mac & Cheese, Zesty Buffalo Sauce and Garden Herb Ranch; chop the nuggets into the mac and drizzle both sauces
The viral Chick-fil-A bowl hack, which Chick-fil-A also shared on its website.
Nugget Salad
Side Salad + Nuggets
How to order: a Side Salad with ranch plus 8 nuggets (half grilled, half fried) with Polynesian sauce on top
A build-your-own chicken salad for less than a full entrée salad.
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Mac & Cheese
How to order: Mac & Cheese with crumbled bacon on the side, stirred in
Smoky, salty and cheesy. Ask for bacon as an add-on.
Extra Crispy Waffle Fries
Waffle Potato Fries
How to order: Waffle Potato Fries cooked extra crispy
Crunchier waffle fries that stay hot longer.
Treats and drinks
Chick fil A secret menu treats and drinks (6)
Icedream · shakes · coffee
Secret treats pair Icedream and milkshakes with cookies, fruit and syrups.
Cookie Icedream Sandwich
Icedream Cup + 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies
How to order: put the Icedream on one cookie and press the second cookie on top
A hack Chick-fil-A shared itself. Soft cookies and creamy Icedream.
Double Cookie Milkshake
Cookies & Cream Milkshake + cookie
How to order: crumble a Chocolate Chunk Cookie into a Cookies & Cream Milkshake
More cookie in every sip. Shared by Chick-fil-A as a favorite combo.
Chocolate Cookies and Cream Shake
Cookies & Cream Milkshake
How to order: add a few pumps of chocolate syrup
A richer, darker cookies and cream shake.
Icedream Fruit Cup
Icedream Cup + Fruit Cup
How to order: top an Icedream Cup with the fruit cup (add strawberry syrup in the app)
A lighter sundae with fresh fruit. Shared by Chick-fil-A.
Root Beer Float
Root beer + Icedream
How to order: a cup of root beer with vanilla Icedream added
A classic float made with Chick-fil-A’s Icedream.
Vanilla Iced Coffee Hack
Iced Coffee
How to order: iced coffee with half and half and a few pumps of pure cane syrup
A sweeter, creamier iced coffee without ordering a Frosted Coffee.
Official
Does Chick-fil-A have a secret menu?
What the company says
No. Chick-fil-A says it does not have a secret menu, but it shares customization ideas and lets guests change most items in the app.
Official Chick-fil-A position vs fan secret menu
| Chick-fil-A | Fans | |
|---|---|---|
| Secret menu | None | Popular custom orders |
| Hacks shared | Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, Cookie Icedream Sandwich, Icedream Fruit Cup, Chick-n-Minis Masterpiece, Double Cookie Milkshake | Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Char, Fried Chicken Club and more |
| Where to customize | Chick-fil-A App | App or at the counter |
That is why five cards on this page carry the “Shared by Chick-fil-A” badge. The rest are fan creations that most restaurants are happy to make.
Compare
Chick fil A secret menu vs McDonald’s and Wendy’s
Chicken chains and burger chains
Chick-fil-A’s secret menu is smaller than McDonald’s or Wendy’s because it is built mostly on sauce and fillet swaps.
Secret menu comparison
| Chick-fil-A | McDonald's | Wendy's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official stance | No secret menu, shares hacks | No secret menu | No secret menu |
| Famous hack | Buffalo Chicken Mac bowl | Land, Sea and Air | Frosty Fries |
| Open Sundays | No | Yes | Yes |
Compare the McDonald's secret menu, the Wendy's secret menu and the KFC secret menu.
Tips
Chick fil A secret menu ordering tips
From regulars and staff
The best way to order from the Chick fil A secret menu is to customize in the app, ask for free sauces and keep requests simple at busy times.
- 1
Use the app
Add or remove ingredients and earn points.
- 2
Ask for sauces
Sauce packets are free.
- 3
Swap the toy
Kid’s meals can come with Icedream instead.
- 4
Go grilled
Most sandwiches can be made with a grilled fillet.
- 5
Ask for extra crispy
Waffle fries crisp up nicely.
- 6
Plan for Sunday
All restaurants are closed on Sundays.
- 7
Order breakfast early
Breakfast ends at 10:30 a.m. at most restaurants.
- 8
Be polite
Simple requests are easiest during the rush.
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FAQ
Chick fil A secret menu FAQs
Q1What is on the Chick fil A secret menu?
The chick fil a secret menu has 18 items in this guide, including the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Char, Fried Chicken Club and Cookie Icedream Sandwich.
Q2Does Chick-fil-A have a secret menu?
Officially no. Chick-fil-A says it has no hidden menu, but it shares customization ideas and lets you change most items in the app.
Q3How do you order chick fil a secret menu items?
Order the base item and ask for the add-on or swap, or customize it in the Chick-fil-A App.
Q4What is the Chick-fil-A bowl hack?
Chop Nuggets into Mac & Cheese and top with Zesty Buffalo Sauce and Garden Herb Ranch. Chick-fil-A shared this hack itself.
Q5What is a Spicy Char at Chick-fil-A?
A grilled chicken fillet with the Spicy Chicken Sandwich seasoning. Not every restaurant can make it.
Q6Can you get a grilled cheese at Chick-fil-A?
Yes. Ask for a toasted bun with cheese, or a Deluxe with no chicken.
Q7Can I get Icedream instead of a toy?
Many restaurants let you swap the kid’s meal toy for an Icedream Cup. Just ask.
Q8Are chick-fil-a secret menu items more expensive?
Sauce swaps cost nothing extra. Add-ons like bacon or cheese and combo hacks cost the price of the extra items.
Q9Is Frosted Lemonade on the secret menu?
No. Frosted Lemonade is on the regular Chick-fil-A menu.
Q10When can I order Chick fil A secret menu breakfast items?
During breakfast hours, which end at 10:30 a.m. at most restaurants, Monday to Saturday.
