Holy flying chicken. By judging on the amount of traffic this place gets since it opened, you'd think State College just got a new strip club offering a free lunch buffet (oh Montreal, I miss you). Can't find a parking spot, and once you get in the restaurant you can't find a table either. In all seriousness, I love chick-fil-a. Their lightly breaded chicken nuggets, their hot and salty delicious waffle fries. But let's not get crazy. P.S. As with Raquel, they also forgot to put the sauces in my takeout bag. Definitely check yours before leaving.
(4)
Timothy A.
The best
(5)
Sarah F.
Don't care for them!
(1)
Rob P.
The best thing about this location is the speed--they are very fast despite the parking lot being full most of the day.
(4)
Justin A.
I know as a good card carrying homosexual, I'm supposed to boycott this self-righteous company, but I make an exception once in a while. This particular Chik-Fil-A is different than a lot of other ones in that they are always exceptionally friendly and polite. They have donated to causes that aren't the normal causes the company is known for. Politics aside, the service is amazing. They are always great. They have never once got an order wrong, and unless they are slammed, it is always very quick. While I love their original chicken, lately I've been getting their new "grilled" chicken nuggets, and forgoing the waffle fries for a fruit cup, and it is an enjoyable fast food experience. Also, skip the soda and grab their Lemonade. It is almost like Fair quality, and 1/3 the price!!!
(4)
Rose B.
This is a good Chik-fil-A location. We eat here pretty often and have found the service to be VERY speedy and the workers to be exceptionally friendly! One time an employee even took our tray as we were headed to the trashcan and offered to dispose of our trash for us. He was cheerful, despite it being the end of his shift. It actually brought a tear to my eye. The couple of times we've gone through the drive-thru we have found them to be a little stingy with the amount of sauce they give you. We prefer doing dine-in. Also there is just a single lane for the drive-thru (no option to leave the line) so once you're in line, you're stuck. It aggravates my claustrophobia. But overall no real complaints. The food is great and the employees are nice and efficient!
(4)
Elyssa J.
Ugh I love this chain. It's my favorite fast food. And since I'm too lazy to go to the sorta secret chic fil a in NYC, I take the time to munch here when in town. This location is clean and the service is super fast and as always, very kind. I totally recommend this spot for all chic fil a lovers.
(5)
Tim Z.
Grilled chicken nuggets by far best fast food item, great sauce selection, great sweet tea
(5)
Amber F.
I've had nothing but great experiences every time we go to Chick-fil-A, and we do go quite often. The staff here is so polite which makes one reason why we stop frequently, not to mention that it is the best fast food place out there! Bruce the owner always chats with us when we dine in but not just us, we've noticed that he makes a point to say hi to everyone. I believe if you want to have a successful fast food business you need to be present, making sure things run smoothly and customers are happy. I do also like that staff members ask if you need a refill on your drink and bring it back to you, they go above and beyond! If you haven't been the to the Chick-fil-A on North Atherton, you need to stop in!
(5)
Carol K.
I come here about once a week. Yes, that often. I've had everything on the menu. Is that something to brag about? I like the service here. One time, a friend and I had a contest to see who could get the most "my pleasures" out of the staff members. If you say thank you, they reply with a "my pleasure" and a smile. I lost, but it was still fun. The food is consistent. I recommend the Asian Salad, Market Salad, and Chicken Salad Sammitch. The chick-fil-a dipping sauce is a must if you get fries, which are waffles instead of fries. The managers here are always on top of it and very supportive to the newbies, which is nice to see as a customer. Cons: 1. Luchtime is super extra busy. You can't find a place to park or sit. The drive through can get backed up to the entrance as well. On a few lunch breaks, I had to leave and go somewhere else because it was so busy. 2.The place is always full of kids. For some reason, children are extra noisy at this place. It must be the indoor playground in the rear. 3. If it's lunchtime or rush hour, don't even think about making a left as you're pulling out onto North Atherton.
(4)
Brian G.
When you're eating at the State College Chick-Fil-A it's very easy to forget that you're eating at a fast food restaurant. The place is extremely clean, the employees are very friendly/courteous, and the food is always fresh and served without mistake. I come here about twice a month for lunch and always leave satisfied. I highly recommend the Spicy Chicken Sandwich meal w/ Lemonade to drink...it's the best $7 you can spend on a quick meal anywhere. You can save a few dollars and get some low-grade dogfood from taco bell or McDonalds, or you can have a fresh and tasty meal from a place that actually cares about it's employees, customers, and it's community and dine at Chick-Fil-A.
(5)
raquel s.
Being one of the "First One Hundred" I have been here probably more times than most other people. (Chick-Fil-A runs a promotion where if you are one of the first one hundred people to sign in and camp out overnight, you win 52 free meals from Chick-Fil-A.) There certainly could not have been more hype for Chick-Fil-A to come to State College. But even so, very few people knew about the contest. The best salad is the Chicken Strips salad which has three warm chicken beast strips, which are bigger versions of their revered chicken nuggets. Minus the chicken, the salad itself is heartier and healthier than other fast food salads. I typically only eat a bite or two of the chicken and I'm still satisfied with the salad. The chicken on the other salads is cold and extremely processed. Other than the salads, I've had the chicken club delux. It comes dry, the bun toasted with butter, so if you want mayo make sure you ask for a packet. But the chicken really is delicious! Its the first fast food option I ever thought was too small! Overall, its much better if you eat inside. The drive thru never works out right for me-- whether its not getting any salt and pepper, or sauce. In one instance, the owner was standing right there and they still charged my debit card $8.00 for a meal when I just gave them my coupon and it should have been free. Everyone is really nice but time will tell.
(3)
Steve W.
Love it. Best chicken sandwhichs.
(5)
Felicity C.
Love this place always friend staff great customer service fast wait time never messed up an order go here frequently really great chicken on of my faves
(5)
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Address :1938 N Atherton St
State College, PA, 16803
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Drive-Thru : Yes Caters : No
Simon B.
Holy flying chicken. By judging on the amount of traffic this place gets since it opened, you'd think State College just got a new strip club offering a free lunch buffet (oh Montreal, I miss you). Can't find a parking spot, and once you get in the restaurant you can't find a table either. In all seriousness, I love chick-fil-a. Their lightly breaded chicken nuggets, their hot and salty delicious waffle fries. But let's not get crazy. P.S. As with Raquel, they also forgot to put the sauces in my takeout bag. Definitely check yours before leaving.
(4)Timothy A.
The best
(5)Sarah F.
Don't care for them!
(1)Rob P.
The best thing about this location is the speed--they are very fast despite the parking lot being full most of the day.
(4)Justin A.
I know as a good card carrying homosexual, I'm supposed to boycott this self-righteous company, but I make an exception once in a while. This particular Chik-Fil-A is different than a lot of other ones in that they are always exceptionally friendly and polite. They have donated to causes that aren't the normal causes the company is known for. Politics aside, the service is amazing. They are always great. They have never once got an order wrong, and unless they are slammed, it is always very quick. While I love their original chicken, lately I've been getting their new "grilled" chicken nuggets, and forgoing the waffle fries for a fruit cup, and it is an enjoyable fast food experience. Also, skip the soda and grab their Lemonade. It is almost like Fair quality, and 1/3 the price!!!
(4)Rose B.
This is a good Chik-fil-A location. We eat here pretty often and have found the service to be VERY speedy and the workers to be exceptionally friendly! One time an employee even took our tray as we were headed to the trashcan and offered to dispose of our trash for us. He was cheerful, despite it being the end of his shift. It actually brought a tear to my eye. The couple of times we've gone through the drive-thru we have found them to be a little stingy with the amount of sauce they give you. We prefer doing dine-in. Also there is just a single lane for the drive-thru (no option to leave the line) so once you're in line, you're stuck. It aggravates my claustrophobia. But overall no real complaints. The food is great and the employees are nice and efficient!
(4)Elyssa J.
Ugh I love this chain. It's my favorite fast food. And since I'm too lazy to go to the sorta secret chic fil a in NYC, I take the time to munch here when in town. This location is clean and the service is super fast and as always, very kind. I totally recommend this spot for all chic fil a lovers.
(5)Tim Z.
Grilled chicken nuggets by far best fast food item, great sauce selection, great sweet tea
(5)Amber F.
I've had nothing but great experiences every time we go to Chick-fil-A, and we do go quite often. The staff here is so polite which makes one reason why we stop frequently, not to mention that it is the best fast food place out there! Bruce the owner always chats with us when we dine in but not just us, we've noticed that he makes a point to say hi to everyone. I believe if you want to have a successful fast food business you need to be present, making sure things run smoothly and customers are happy. I do also like that staff members ask if you need a refill on your drink and bring it back to you, they go above and beyond! If you haven't been the to the Chick-fil-A on North Atherton, you need to stop in!
(5)Carol K.
I come here about once a week. Yes, that often. I've had everything on the menu. Is that something to brag about? I like the service here. One time, a friend and I had a contest to see who could get the most "my pleasures" out of the staff members. If you say thank you, they reply with a "my pleasure" and a smile. I lost, but it was still fun. The food is consistent. I recommend the Asian Salad, Market Salad, and Chicken Salad Sammitch. The chick-fil-a dipping sauce is a must if you get fries, which are waffles instead of fries. The managers here are always on top of it and very supportive to the newbies, which is nice to see as a customer. Cons: 1. Luchtime is super extra busy. You can't find a place to park or sit. The drive through can get backed up to the entrance as well. On a few lunch breaks, I had to leave and go somewhere else because it was so busy. 2.The place is always full of kids. For some reason, children are extra noisy at this place. It must be the indoor playground in the rear. 3. If it's lunchtime or rush hour, don't even think about making a left as you're pulling out onto North Atherton.
(4)Brian G.
When you're eating at the State College Chick-Fil-A it's very easy to forget that you're eating at a fast food restaurant. The place is extremely clean, the employees are very friendly/courteous, and the food is always fresh and served without mistake. I come here about twice a month for lunch and always leave satisfied. I highly recommend the Spicy Chicken Sandwich meal w/ Lemonade to drink...it's the best $7 you can spend on a quick meal anywhere. You can save a few dollars and get some low-grade dogfood from taco bell or McDonalds, or you can have a fresh and tasty meal from a place that actually cares about it's employees, customers, and it's community and dine at Chick-Fil-A.
(5)raquel s.
Being one of the "First One Hundred" I have been here probably more times than most other people. (Chick-Fil-A runs a promotion where if you are one of the first one hundred people to sign in and camp out overnight, you win 52 free meals from Chick-Fil-A.) There certainly could not have been more hype for Chick-Fil-A to come to State College. But even so, very few people knew about the contest. The best salad is the Chicken Strips salad which has three warm chicken beast strips, which are bigger versions of their revered chicken nuggets. Minus the chicken, the salad itself is heartier and healthier than other fast food salads. I typically only eat a bite or two of the chicken and I'm still satisfied with the salad. The chicken on the other salads is cold and extremely processed. Other than the salads, I've had the chicken club delux. It comes dry, the bun toasted with butter, so if you want mayo make sure you ask for a packet. But the chicken really is delicious! Its the first fast food option I ever thought was too small! Overall, its much better if you eat inside. The drive thru never works out right for me-- whether its not getting any salt and pepper, or sauce. In one instance, the owner was standing right there and they still charged my debit card $8.00 for a meal when I just gave them my coupon and it should have been free. Everyone is really nice but time will tell.
(3)Steve W.
Love it. Best chicken sandwhichs.
(5)Felicity C.
Love this place always friend staff great customer service fast wait time never messed up an order go here frequently really great chicken on of my faves
(5)