Chick-fil-A Meals Menu 2026: Combo Prices & Best Value
Quick answer
A Chick-fil-A meal is an entrée plus a medium side and a medium drink. The Chicken Sandwich Meal cost $8.85–$12.89 in our 2026 sample; upgrading any entrée to a meal adds roughly $3.85–$5.90.
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Ordering "a number one" at Chick-fil-A gets you a meal: an entrée, a medium side and a medium drink. Fries are the default side, but you can swap in almost any side — sometimes for an upcharge. Here's what meals cost in 2026 and whether they're actually a deal.
Meal prices
| Item | Typical price range (USD) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Sandwich Meal | $8.85 – $12.89 | — |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal | $9.25 – $13.35 | — |
| Deluxe Sandwich Meal | ≈ $10.45* | — |
| Spicy Deluxe Sandwich Meal | ≈ $10.65* | — |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich Meal | $10.45 – $14.49 | — |
| Grilled Chicken Club Meal | ≈ $12.49* | — |
| 8 ct Nuggets Meal | ≈ $9.45* | — |
| 3 ct Chick-n-Strips Meal | ≈ $9.79* | — |
| Cool Wrap Meal | $11.99 – $16.75 | — |
| Southwest Veggie Wrap Meal | $11.49 – $16.19 | — |
| Honey Pepper Pimento Sandwich Meal | $10.85 – $14.89 | — |
Price range = lowest and highest price seen across sampled Chick-fil-A restaurants in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York (online-ordering menus, Aug 2026). Your local price may be outside this range; check the Chick-fil-A app for your restaurant. * ≈ = single-restaurant or national-average estimate, not a range.
What's included in a Chick-fil-A meal
- Entrée: any sandwich, 8 ct or 12 ct nuggets, 3 ct or 4 ct Chick-n-Strips, or a wrap.
- Medium side: Waffle Potato Fries by default. You can usually swap for Mac & Cheese, Fruit Cup, Side Salad, Kale Crunch, Chicken Noodle Soup or Waffle Potato Chips. Premium sides can carry a small upcharge, which varies by restaurant.
- Medium drink: soft drink, iced tea, lemonade, Sunjoy or water. Upgrading to a milkshake or frosted drink costs extra.
Is the meal cheaper than ordering separately?
We compared the Dallas restaurant in our sample:
| Ordered separately | Dallas price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 |
| Medium Waffle Potato Fries | $2.45 |
| Medium lemonade | $2.59 |
| Total | $10.03 |
| Chicken Sandwich Meal | $8.85 |
The meal saved $1.18 (about 12%) compared with ordering the same items separately. The savings is similar in other cities. If you don't want the drink, though, a sandwich and fries à la carte ($7.44 in Dallas) is cheaper than the meal.
Calories for popular meal combinations
Calories depend on your side and drink. Here are some common builds using Chick-fil-A's official figures (12 oz drink values used as a guide; medium cups hold more).
| Meal build | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Chicken Sandwich + medium fries + unsweetened tea | 840 |
| Chicken Sandwich + medium fries + 12 oz lemonade | 1,030 |
| Spicy Deluxe + medium fries + 12 oz sweet tea | 1,090 |
| 8 ct Nuggets + medium fries + Chick-fil-A Sauce + diet lemonade | 850 |
| 8 ct Grilled Nuggets + medium Fruit Cup + unsweetened tea | 200 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich + Side Salad (with dressing) + water | 860 |
The single biggest swing is the drink: a 12 oz serving of lemonade is 190 calories, while unsweetened tea and water are 0. Build your exact meal in the calorie calculator.
Breakfast meals
Breakfast meals pair a breakfast entrée with hash browns and a drink:
| Item | Typical price range (USD) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Biscuit Meal (breakfast) | $6.89 – $9.35 | — |
| Chick-n-Minis Meal, 4 ct (breakfast) | $7.89 – $10.85 | — |
| Egg White Grill Meal (breakfast) | $8.35 – $11.15 | — |
Price range = lowest and highest price seen across sampled Chick-fil-A restaurants in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York (online-ordering menus, Aug 2026). Your local price may be outside this range; check the Chick-fil-A app for your restaurant.
Best value meals
- Chicken Sandwich Meal — the cheapest full meal on the menu in every city we sampled.
- 8 ct Nuggets Meal — about the same price; slightly fewer calories (250 for the nuggets vs. 420 for the sandwich) and you get a free sauce.
- 12 ct Nuggets à la carte + a large fries to share — often the cheapest way for two light eaters to split a meal.
For more budget ideas, read our cheapest Chick-fil-A items guide.
Tips for ordering meals
- Swap fries for a Fruit Cup to cut about 350 calories (medium fries 420 vs. medium fruit cup 70).
- Make it spicy — any sandwich meal can use the spicy filet for about $0.40–$0.50 more.
- Order in the app to earn Chick-fil-A One points on the whole meal.
- Family Style Meals are a better deal for 4–5 people. See family meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Chick-fil-A meal in 2026?
A Chicken Sandwich Meal cost $8.85–$12.89 across our sampled restaurants in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. Premium meals like the Cool Wrap Meal ran $11.99–$16.75.
What comes in a Chick-fil-A meal?
An entrée, a medium side (Waffle Potato Fries unless you swap) and a medium drink.
Can I get a large meal at Chick-fil-A?
Yes, most restaurants let you upsize the side and drink to large for an extra charge. The exact upcharge is set by each restaurant.
Can I swap fries for mac and cheese in a meal?
Yes. Mac & Cheese is a common swap; most restaurants charge a small upcharge because it's a premium side.
What is the cheapest meal at Chick-fil-A?
The Chicken Sandwich Meal and the 8 ct Nuggets Meal are the cheapest full meals at most restaurants.
Sources
- Meal prices: MenuPricesUSA Dallas/LA/NY sample, verified August 20, 2026; ≈ national estimates from USAFoodMenu, October 2026
- Calories: Chick-fil-A Nutrition & Allergens