It’s been a long time coming, but Calgary’s first Chick-fil-A location has finally opened its doors.
Hundreds of Calgarians turned out and waited as long as 12 hours to see what was in store at Chick-fil-A’s first standalone location in the city at 9223 Macleod Trail SW. We at Dished were also extremely curious to check it out.
While there was a Chick-fil-A location at Calgary Airport years ago, the new spot is the first permanent, standalone location in YYC.
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The new spot, owned and operated by Rob Bourassa, houses a huge dining room that seats up to 130 people and a drive-thru for those on the go.
While it was extremely busy on opening day, the ordering process was super streamlined. Diners can order at the counter, but Chick-fil-A also has what it calls “upstream ordering.” Staff members with iPads can process orders to help speed up wait times.
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During the warmer months, this upstream ordering system will also be extended to the drive-thru.
Most importantly, we were there to check out the food. The menu is largely the same as its US counterpart, with Chick-fil-A’s signature chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, hand-spun milkshakes, and Chick-fil-A sauce.
Despite the crowds, our Chick-fil-A order was ready within five minutes, just as we were ready to put it to the test.
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For chicken, we opted for the classic Chick-fil-A sandwich and the nuggets. Both were pretty tasty, with crispy breading and juicy chicken. The waffle fries were also a hit.
Of course, we had to try our meal with some of the famous Chick-fil-A sauce, and it was… just fine. The sauce itself is tangy but also pretty sweet, which could be a good or bad thing.
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Lastly, we just had to try a milkshake, and it was pretty adorable. Complete with whipped cream and a cherry on top, it was thick and creamy and a delicious way to round off the meal.
Chick-fil-A’s Macleod Trail outpost will be open from 10:30 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday.
Address: 9223 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary