Chick-fil-A Is Testing a New Sandwich in Atlanta: What Locals Need to Know

Chick-fil-A is rolling out a new test sandwich in the Atlanta area, and metro Atlanta residents are among the first in the country who can try it. If you live in Atlanta, commute in for work, or are just visiting, this guide walks you through what’s new, where to find it, and how to plan your visit around the test launch.

Because Chick-fil-A frequently tests menu items in select markets and details can change, it’s always wise to double-check availability with your local restaurant before you go.

How Chick-fil-A Test Items Work in Atlanta

Atlanta is home turf for Chick-fil-A’s corporate headquarters in College Park, and the city is often used as a test market for new menu items.

Here’s how those tests usually work:

• The item is only available in specific participating locations.
• The test may run for a limited time.
• Items sometimes change or disappear based on feedback.
• Not every restaurant in metro Atlanta will participate.

For consumers, that means:

• You may not see the new sandwich at every Chick-fil-A in the Atlanta area.
• Availability can differ between locations inside the Perimeter (ITP) and those in surrounding suburbs like Marietta, Alpharetta, or Stone Mountain.
• The sandwich may appear on in-store menus, drive-thru boards, or mobile app menus depending on the test design.

Where in Atlanta You’re Most Likely to Find the New Sandwich

Exact participating locations can vary by test, but in the Atlanta area, new Chick-fil-A items are most commonly piloted in:

• High-traffic city locations (Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead)
• Suburban hubs with heavy commuter and family traffic (Cumberland, Perimeter, Gwinnett)
• Near major shopping areas and interstates, where there’s a steady mix of locals and visitors

You can use this general guide when looking:

Because exact test locations can shift, your best move is to confirm with the restaurant directly:

• Call the location and ask if they are currently offering the new Chick-fil-A test sandwich.
• Check the Chick-fil-A mobile app for that specific restaurant to see if the new sandwich appears in the menu list.

How to Check Availability at Your Local Atlanta Chick-fil-A

If you live in neighborhoods like Grant Park, West End, Old Fourth Ward, Virginia-Highland, East Atlanta, or Brookhaven, here’s a simple process to avoid a wasted trip:

1. Use the restaurant locator in the Chick-fil-A app or on their website.
   • Search by your ZIP code (for example, 30303, 30308, 30309, 30324, 30318, 30339).
2. Select a specific location (for example, a nearby Free-Standing Restaurant or mall food court location).
3. Open the full menu for that location in the app.
4. Look under the “Entrées” or “Featured” section for the new sandwich name.
5. If you don’t see it, call the restaurant directly and ask if they’re part of the current sandwich test in the Atlanta area.

This can be especially important if you’re driving in from:

• North Fulton (Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek)
• South metro (Forest Park, Riverdale, Fayetteville)
• West metro (Douglasville, Lithia Springs)
• East metro (Decatur, Stone Mountain, Snellville)

Traffic on I-285, I-75, I-85, or I-20 can make an unconfirmed food run a lot more time-consuming than expected.

What to Expect From a New Chick-fil-A Sandwich Test

While the exact recipe and name of the new sandwich will depend on the specific test running when you read this, Atlanta guests can typically expect:

• A chicken-based entrée (grilled, breaded, spicy, or specialty style)
• Familiar Chick-fil-A flavor profiles with some twist in:
  • Seasoning or spice level
  • Toppings (cheeses, sauces, pickled or fresh veggies)
  • Bun or bread style
• Often available as:
  • A standalone entrée
  • A meal with waffle fries and drink
  • Sometimes in limited sizes or variations (like deluxe, spicy, or grilled options, depending on the test)

Many Atlanta diners try test items alongside a regular order the first time, so if the new sandwich isn’t your favorite, you still have something you know you like.

Tips for Trying the New Sandwich in Atlanta

To make your taste-test smoother in the Atlanta area:

• Avoid peak rush if possible
  • Downtown and Midtown locations: typically busy weekday lunches (around 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.).
  • Suburban spots along I-285 and major shopping areas: heavy both lunch and early dinner.
• Use mobile ordering when available
  • Ordering in advance through the app can shorten your wait, especially at busy locations like those near Lenox Square, Cumberland Mall, or Perimeter Mall.
• Check for breakfast-only or lunch-only limitations
  • Some tests only run after a certain time (for example, after 10:30 a.m.).
• Ask staff about the test
  • Atlanta team members usually know how long the test is expected to last and whether there are any special options (like add-ons or modifications).

Price and Portion Expectations in the Atlanta Market

Chick-fil-A tends to price test sandwiches in Atlanta:

• Comparable to other premium entrées on the menu
• Slightly higher or lower depending on ingredients and portion size

Things to keep in mind:

• Prices can vary between a location in Downtown Atlanta, a mall food court, and a suburban free-standing restaurant.
• Tax rates can differ slightly between City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Gwinnett County, and other surrounding areas.
• If you’re watching your budget, check:
  • The app pricing for your selected store before confirming the order.
  • Any bundle or meal options that may offer better overall value than ordering items separately.

How This Affects Regular Chick-fil-A Menus in Atlanta

Most Atlanta-area restaurants keep their standard menu available while testing new items. That means:

• Classic items like the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich remain available.
• Some locations may temporarily feature the new sandwich more prominently on menu boards.
• In very limited tests, a store might swap a specialty sandwich or side item for the new one, but this is less common.

If there’s a particular item you always order in Atlanta, you can:

• Check your usual store’s menu in the app to make sure it’s still listed.
• Ask at the counter or drive-thru if any items are temporarily unavailable due to the test.

Planning Your Visit Around Atlanta Traffic and Transit

Because the new sandwich is only in specific Atlanta-area stores, planning your route can save time:

• Driving in-town:
  • Consider locations slightly off the busiest corridors, especially if you want to avoid heavy traffic on Peachtree St, North Ave, or Ponce during rush hours.
• Using MARTA:
  • Stations near likely test locations include Midtown, Arts Center, Peachtree Center, Lenox, and Dunwoody.
  • From these, you can often walk or take a short rideshare to nearby Chick-fil-A restaurants.
• Near the airport:
  • If you have a layover at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, look at Chick-fil-A in the concourses and nearby off-airport locations in College Park or Hapeville and check whether any are participating in the test.

If You’re Visiting Atlanta and Want to Try the New Sandwich

Visitors often stay near Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, Perimeter, or near the airport. To increase your chance of finding the new Chick-fil-A sandwich:

1. Identify the Chick-fil-A locations closest to your hotel or meeting area.
2. Check each location’s menu in the app to see which one lists the new sandwich.
3. Build your food stop into existing plans, such as:
   • Before or after a visit to Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, or Centennial Olympic Park
   • On the way to or from a game or concert at State Farm Arena or Mercedes-Benz Stadium
   • After shopping in Buckhead, Cumberland, or Perimeter districts

This way, you experience the test item without going far out of your way in Atlanta traffic.

What to Do If Your Local Atlanta Chick-fil-A Doesn’t Have It

If your neighborhood Chick-fil-A in Atlanta isn’t part of the test:

• Ask which nearby locations might be participating. Some restaurants are given this information and can point you to a store within reasonable driving distance.
• Check multiple stores in the app along your normal commute route, such as:
  • From Decatur to Downtown
  • From Marietta to Midtown
  • From Gwinnett to Buckhead
• Keep an eye on:
  • The in-app “featured items” section
  • Signs or posters inside the restaurant announcing limited-time offers

Because test items sometimes expand to more Atlanta locations if they do well, checking back periodically can help if you miss the initial rollout.

Key Takeaways for Atlanta Diners

• Yes, Chick-fil-A is launching a new sandwich in the Atlanta area as a test item, but only at select locations.
• Availability can differ significantly between in-town, suburban, and airport-area restaurants.
• Use the Chick-fil-A app and a quick phone call to confirm that your chosen Atlanta location is offering the new sandwich before you go.
• Plan around Atlanta traffic, transit, and your usual routes so trying the new item fits naturally into your day.
• Tests in Atlanta can change quickly, so if you want to try the new sandwich, it’s wise to visit sooner rather than later once you confirm a participating location.