Chick-fil-A Seasonal Menu 2026: Full Item List & Return Dates
What is on the Chick-fil-A seasonal menu right now (October 2026)? The Fall 2026 lineup, nationwide since August 24, 2026: Chicken & Waffles Sandwich (breakfast and entrée versions), S’mores Milkshake, and S’mores Frosted Coffee. Frosted Lemonade, Frosted Sodas, and Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks are now permanent, year-round items — not seasonal anymore. The next seasonal change is the Winter 2026 lineup, headlined by the Peppermint Chip trio, but Chick-fil-A has not announced its 2026 return date yet
If you’ve ever pulled into the drive-thru wondering “wait, do they still have that shake?” — you’re not alone. Chick-fil-A doesn’t publish a public seasonal calendar in advance. Corporate releases the calendar “right before the season,” and regional Owner-Operators themselves often don’t get confirmation until planning meetings roll around. So this guide isn’t a copy-paste of a press release — it’s built to actually answer what people are searching for, season by season, item by item.
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What Is Chick-fil-A’s Next Seasonal Item?
Chick-fil-A’s next seasonal item is the Winter 2026 lineup, and its headline item is the Peppermint Chip Milkshake, returning with Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee and Peppermint Iced Coffee as a trio. That trio returned nationwide on November 10, 2025. For 2026, Chick-fil-A has not announced a return date yet, as of October 25, 2026.
Based on past years, the winter lineup typically arrives in mid-November, but “typically” is not an announcement. Do not plan a trip around a mid-November guess. The reliable signals, in order, are: the Chick-fil-A App (the item appears in your restaurant’s menu first), Chick-fil-A’s Press Room, and then this page, which will be updated the day the announcement drops.
Alongside peppermint, winter is also Chicken Tortilla Soup season. Soup is not tied to the peppermint announcement — it returns on its own fall/winter schedule, which is covered below.
Chick-fil-A Winter Menu 2026
When does the Chick-fil-A winter menu come out? For 2026, the date is to be announced. Last year it was November 10, 2025. Any 2026 date you see published right now without a Chick-fil-A press release behind it is a guess.
When does the Chick-fil-A winter menu start? Same answer: when Chick-fil-A announces it, expected in mid-November based on past years, but not confirmed until the announcement.
Is the winter menu at all locations? Seasonal items roll out through independently operated restaurants, so availability can vary by location and by week. A location can also sell out before the season officially ends. Check the app for your restaurant before you go.
Quick Answer: What’s On the Chick-fil-A Seasonal Menu Right Now
Chicken & Waffles Sandwich — breakfast and entrée versions, nationwide since August 24, 2026
S’mores Milkshake — new for Fall 2026
S’mores Frosted Coffee — new for Fall 2026
Frosted Lemonade / Frosted Sodas — now a permanent, year-round item (no longer limited-time)
Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages — also confirmed permanent going forward, not seasonal anymore
That last point trips a lot of people up, so let’s clear it up right away.
Heart-Shaped Trays — Valentine’s Day limited-time trays, January 26 through February 14, 2026
Chick-fil-A Seasonal Menu Calendar 2026
| Season | Menu Items | Launch Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Peach Milkshake, Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, Pineapple Dragonfruit Beverages | June 8, 2026 | ~August 22, 2026 (varies by location) | Peach popularity drives extended run; Pineapple Dragonfruit moved to permanent |
| Fall 2026 | Chicken & Waffles Sandwich, S’mores Milkshake, S’mores Frosted Coffee | August 24, 2026 | Not yet announced | Nationwide rollout; early launch (before Labor Day) unusual for fall flavor |
| Winter 2026 | Peppermint Chip Milkshake, Peppermint Chip Frosted Coffee, Peppermint Iced Coffee, Chicken Tortilla Soup | TBA | TBA | Typically launches November; Soup season historically October–February |
| Spring 2027 | Rotating limited sandwiches (BBQ, smoky flavors in past years) | TBA (March–May pattern) | TBA | No confirmed 2027 item yet; based on 2025 rotation |
| Permanent (2026+) | Frosted Sodas & Floats, Pineapple Dragonfruit Beverages, Frosted Lemonade | January 5, 2026 | Ongoing | Former seasonal items upgraded to year-round after customer demand |
Wait — Is Pineapple Dragonfruit Seasonal or Permanent?
Permanent. This is one of the most common points of confusion in the Chick-fil-A community, and it’s come up more than once in guest discussions. What started as a limited-time summer beverage has since been folded into the standing menu. Same story with the Frosted Sodas and Floats — Chick-fil-A confirmed these are now permanent additions as part of its 2026 “Newstalgia” campaign, not rotating seasonal items. If you see a “seasonal” label on an old blog post for either of these, that post is outdated.
What Are the New Items on the Chick-fil-A Fall 2026 Menu?
Starting August 24, 2026, Chick-fil-A rolled out its fall lineup nationwide. Here’s exactly what’s new — no guessing:
Chicken & Waffles Sandwich
This one had a soft test run in 2025 before going national. It comes in two forms depending on when you order:
Breakfast version — smaller filet and waffle, available from opening until 10:30 a.m.
Entrée version — larger filet and waffle, available from 10:30 a.m. until close
Both versions use maple-flavored waffles, applewood smoked bacon (three strips), honey butter spread, and a side of classic syrup. You can pick your filet: Original, Spicy, or Grilled — so yes, there’s a spicy version if that’s your thing.
S’mores Milkshake
Chick-fil-A’s Icedream soft-serve, hand-spun with chocolate shortbread and graham cracker crumbles, marshmallow-flavored syrup, and marshmallow whipped topping.
S’mores Frosted Coffee
Cold-brewed coffee blended with marshmallow-flavored syrup and the same Icedream/chocolate shortbread/graham cracker mix used in the milkshake.
As Allison Duncan, Chick-fil-A’s Director of Menu and Packaging, put it: the goal this year was to take “much-loved classics” like s’mores and chicken and waffles and give them a “playful and unexpected” twist — which lines up with the brand’s broader 2026 theme of celebrating 80 years in business through nostalgic-but-new flavors.
S’mores Milkshake: Sugar, Calories, and the Gluten-Free Question
This is one of the highest-intent question clusters out there, so let’s go through it honestly, item by item.
Is the Chick-fil-A S’mores Milkshake Gluten-Free?
No — and here’s the actual reason why, not just a guess. Look at the official ingredient list: it contains graham cracker crumbles and chocolate shortbread. Both of those are wheat-based by definition. Graham crackers are made from graham flour (a type of wheat flour), and shortbread is a wheat-flour-based cookie. That means this shake is not safe for anyone avoiding gluten, whether for Celiac disease or a wheat allergy — regardless of whether Chick-fil-A publishes a formal “contains gluten” label on day one of launch. If gluten is a medical concern for you, skip this one and stick to a classic-flavor shake instead, which doesn’t include those mix-ins.
How Many Calories and How Much Sugar Are in the S’mores Milkshake?
Chick-fil-A typically doesn’t push full nutrition breakdowns for a brand-new item live the same day it launches — it usually shows up in the app’s nutrition calculator and on the official nutrition guide within the first few weeks. What we can tell you accurately: Chick-fil-A’s classic-flavor milkshakes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream) generally run in the roughly 590–890 calorie range depending on size, since they’re built on the same Icedream base. A seasonal mix-in shake like this one — with added shortbread, graham crumbles, and marshmallow syrup — is almost certainly going to land at or above the higher end of that range, not below it. For the exact number, check the Chick-fil-A app’s nutrition tab once you’re in checkout; it updates in real time per item and size.
When Does the Peach Milkshake Come Back to Chick-fil-A in 2026?
June 8, 2026 — confirmed directly in Chick-fil-A’s official summer press release alongside the return of the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich and Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages. Multiple guests on r/ChickFilA also independently confirmed the same June 8 start date and reported it running through roughly August 22 based on their local restaurant’s timeline — though end dates can shift slightly by a week or two depending on your specific location, since supply timing isn’t identical at every restaurant.
The Peach Milkshake isn’t a one-off — it’s one of Chick-fil-A’s most requested annual returns. Longtime guests treat it as an unofficial “start of summer” marker, the same way some people wait for pumpkin spice elsewhere.
How Much Is a Peach Milkshake at Chick-fil-A?
There’s no single national price. Chick-fil-A restaurants are independently run by local Owner-Operators, which means pricing — including seasonal drink pricing — can vary from state to state and even city to city. The most reliable way to get your exact local price is to open the Chick-fil-A app, select your home restaurant, and check the Treats section, since prices there are pulled live from your specific location.
What Milkshake Flavors Does Chick-fil-A Have Right Now?
Year-Round Classic Flavors
- Vanilla
- Chocolate
- Strawberry
- Cookies & Cream
All four are hand-spun using Chick-fil-A’s signature Icedream dessert, topped with whipped cream and a cherry — note: if you order through delivery, the whipped cream and cherry are left off, per Chick-fil-A’s own guidance, so don’t be surprised when your DoorDash order looks a little plainer than in-store.
Current Seasonal Flavor (Fall 2026)
S’mores Milkshake (see breakdown above)
Does Chick-fil-A Have Strawberry Milkshakes?
Yes — Strawberry is one of the four standing classic flavors, available year-round, not seasonal.
Does Chick-fil-A Have Dairy-Free Milkshakes?
No. As of now, every milkshake on the menu — classic or seasonal — is built on the Icedream base, which contains dairy. If you have a dairy restriction, check Chick-fil-A’s Allergens Guide before ordering, since there’s currently no substitute shake option.
What Seasonal Milkshake Does Chick-fil-A Have Right Now?
Right now (Fall 2026): S’mores Milkshake. Year-round classic flavors are Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Cookies & Cream — those are not seasonal.
Past seasonal shakes, for the “what came before” queries:
| Seasonal Milkshake | Last Known Season | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S’mores Milkshake | Fall 2026 (current) | Currently available |
| Peach Milkshake | Summer 2026 | Ended ~August 22, 2026 |
| Peppermint Chip Milkshake | Holiday season 2025 | 2026 return not yet announced |
| Banana Pudding Milkshake | Fall 2024 | Retired/on hold |
| Caramel Crumble Milkshake | Fall 2023 | Retired/on hold |
| Autumn Spice Milkshake | Fall 2022 | Retired/on hold |
How much is a shake at Chick-fil-A? Shake prices vary by location and by flavor — check the app for your restaurant. This page does not publish a single national shake price because Chick-fil-A does not set one.
Seasonal Items People Ask About That Are NOT Coming Back in 2026
- Cherry Berry (2026): No 2026 return has been announced, and Cherry Berry is not part of the Fall 2026 lineup. Do not expect it until Chick-fil-A announces it.
- Banana Pudding Milkshake (2026): Not on the Fall 2026 menu. Its last known season was Fall 2024.
- Cauliflower Sandwich (2026): Not on the 2026 menu. It was a limited test item in past years, not a current seasonal item.
- Chicken Salad Sandwich (2026): Not on the menu. It was removed years ago and is not a 2026 seasonal return.
- Mac and Cheese discontinued? No. Mac and Cheese is still on the menu as a side. It is not a seasonal item and it has not been discontinued.
Is It Available at My Location?
IP codes (23230, 37064, 30144, 77469, 20723) aur cities (New Jersey, Nebraska, Lubbock TX, Searcy AR, Lees Summit MO, Ventura, Bloomingdale)
Seasonal availability is not the same at every restaurant. Franchisees order independently, Southern locations often get summer items earlier, and rural locations can get items weeks later. That is why one city has it and another does not, in the same week. The only location-accurate check is the Chick-fil-A App for your restaurant, or asking the restaurant directly. This page covers the national lineup and dates; it cannot confirm stock at a single ZIP code.
Does Chick-fil-A Have Chicken Noodle Soup?
Here’s something almost every other article gets wrong, and it’s worth clearing up directly: Chick-fil-A does not sell “chicken noodle soup.” What people are actually thinking of — and what shows up on Chick-fil-A’s app under Sides — is the Chicken Tortilla Soup.
What’s Actually In the Chicken Tortilla Soup?
Based on official menu descriptions and firsthand guest reviews, it includes:
- Shredded chicken
- Black beans and white (cannellini-style) beans
- Corn
- A tomato-based, slightly spiced broth with a hint of lime
- Crunchy tortilla strips served on the side, meant to be added right before eating
Is the Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Good?
Guest and food-reviewer consensus is genuinely positive — it’s frequently described as thicker and more “homemade-tasting” than comparable fast-food soups, with people specifically calling out the texture (not watery) and the fresh tortilla strip crunch as standout details.
When Is Chicken Tortilla Soup Available?
It’s a cold-weather seasonal item, historically showing up in the fall/winter window (guests have described it as a soup that “only comes out for the winter time”). Chick-fil-A hasn’t published a fixed nationwide start date for it publicly, so the safest move is to check your app’s Sides menu once temperatures drop — availability can start a little earlier or later depending on your region.
How Much Are the Chicken & Waffles at Chick-fil-A?
Same answer as the milkshake pricing question, and for the same reason: there’s no fixed national price. Because breakfast and entrée versions use different portion sizes (smaller filet/waffle for breakfast, larger for the entrée), and because each restaurant is independently priced by its Owner-Operator, the number you’ll see in Georgia won’t necessarily match what you see in California. Check the app under your home location for the accurate current price.
What Is Chick-fil-A’s Next Seasonal Sandwich?
Nobody outside Chick-fil-A corporate and the Owner-Operators knows this for certain months in advance — and that’s not a cop-out, it’s confirmed by people who actually work there. According to restaurant-level employees, next-year menu rollouts get discussed during regional planning meetings that happen in October, which Owner-Operators attend. Anything claiming certainty before that is either a leaked test-market item or speculation.
That said, based on the actual rotation pattern over the last few years, here’s what tends to repeat:
| Season | Recurring Sandwich Pattern |
| Summer | Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich |
| Spring | BBQ/smoky-flavor limited sandwiches (rotates) |
| Fall | Pretzel-bun sandwiches (Pretzel Cheddar Club, Pretzel Bacon) |
| Ongoing community request | Grilled Spicy Deluxe — heavily requested by guests to become a permanent item, not yet confirmed |
If there’s a genuinely reliable early signal, it’s test markets — a new item often shows up at select restaurants weeks or months before a national press release, especially in markets that historically get picked for pilots.
12 Days of Christmas at Chick-fil-A: What to Know
Chick-fil-A has run an app-exclusive “12 Days of Christmas” countdown in past years — a different deal, discount, or reward unlocked each day leading up to Christmas, redeemable only through the Chick-fil-A app. The exact offers change year to year and aren’t announced in advance, so rather than guess at 2026’s specific lineup, the reliable move is: turn on notifications in the Chick-fil-A app starting early December so you don’t miss a day.
Chick-fil-A Seasonal Menu Archive: 2024–2026
| Item | Season Introduced | Current Status |
| Chicken & Waffles Sandwich | Tested 2025, national Aug 2026 | Seasonal (Fall) |
| S’mores Milkshake / Frosted Coffee | Fall 2026 | New, limited-time |
| Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich | Recurring | Returns each summer |
| Peach Milkshake / Peach Frosted Lemonade | Recurring | Returns each summer (2026: June 8) |
| Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages | Introduced as LTO | Now permanent |
| Frosted Sodas & Floats | Introduced as LTO | Now permanent |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup | Recurring | Returns each fall/winter |
| Peppermint Chip Milkshake | Recurring | Returns each winter |
| Cheese Sauce | Newly spotted 2026 | Status unclear — not yet confirmed permanent or seasonal |
| Cow Appreciation Day | Annual event | Returned July 14, 2026 |
When Does Chick-fil-A Change Its Seasonal Menu?
hick-fil-A does not publish a public seasonal calendar in advance. Corporate releases the calendar right before the season, and regional Owner-Operators often do not get confirmation until planning meetings. That is why “when does the seasonal menu change” has no fixed answer like “every 3 months on the 1st.”
The pattern from 2026 so far: Summer started June 8, Fall started August 24. Seasonal milkshakes typically last about 8 to 10 weeks, but the official rule is always “while supplies last” — a location can run out early, and the next season’s announcement, not a calendar date, is what ends the current one.
What came before this? Summer 2026: Peach Milkshake and Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich.
What replaced it? Fall 2026, on August 24: Chicken & Waffles Sandwich and S’mores Milkshake / Frosted Coffee.
What comes after this? Winter 2026: the Peppermint Chip trio (date to be announced).
Discontinued & Fan-Favorite Items Guests Still Ask About
Some of the highest-engagement discussions in the Chick-fil-A community aren’t about what’s new — they’re about what people miss. A few recurring names:
The “Big Chicken” — a discontinued item people still actively ask to have brought back
Grilled Spicy Chicken Sandwich — repeatedly requested to become a permanent menu item, not currently offered
Cilantro Lime sauce — a past limited-time sauce with a loyal following
Spicy Chick-n-Strips — pulled from select test markets after underperforming sales; remains one of the most-discussed menu removals among guests
Side Salad — Chick-fil-A initially announced plans to discontinue it, then reversed course after guest pushback, keeping it on the menu after all
Worth noting: this pattern — items getting pulled, then sometimes reversed due to demand — means “discontinued” on Chick-fil-A’s menu isn’t always permanent. It’s worth checking back periodically, especially if enough guests are vocal about wanting something back.
How to Actually Find Out What’s New Before Everyone Else
A few practical, tested ways — not just “check the website”:
Open the Chick-fil-A app and go to Menu → Treats or Sides, depending on the item type. The app reflects your specific restaurant’s live inventory, which is more accurate than a generic blog post.
Ask a team member directly when you’re in the drive-thru or lobby — restaurant staff usually know about a new item days before it’s publicly announced, even if they can’t confirm exact dates.
Watch for test-market activity in your area. If you’re near a location that’s historically been used for pilots (larger metro markets, high-traffic mall or travel-plaza locations tend to get picked more often), you may see an item weeks before it goes national.
Follow the official Chick-fil-A Press Room, not third-party recap sites — that’s where the actual launch-date press releases post first.
When Does the Fall Menu End? When Is the S’mores Shake Leaving?
Chick-fil-A has not published an official end date for the Fall 2026 menu or for the S’mores Milkshake. The honest answer to “when is the S’mores shake leaving” is: when the Winter 2026 announcement arrives and locations sell through their S’mores ingredients. If you want one, do not wait for a final-week warning — seasonal ingredients run out location by location, and there is no nationwide last-day announcement to rely on.
Chicken Tortilla Soup — When Does It Come Back in 2026?
chicken Tortilla Soup is Chick-fil-A’s soup, and yes, it is seasonal. It is a cold-weather item that returns in the fall/winter window. Chick-fil-A has not published a fixed nationwide start date for it, and start timing varies by region and by restaurant.
When does Chicken Tortilla Soup come back? In the fall/winter season — check the Sides section of the Chick-fil-A App once temperatures drop in your area. If it is not there yet, your location has not started it.
Is Chicken Tortilla Soup available right now (October 2026)? It depends on your location’s fall rollout. This page will not claim a nationwide “yes” that your restaurant cannot back up. Check the app.
Does Chick-fil-A have chicken noodle soup? No. What people mean by that is Chicken Tortilla Soup — shredded chicken, black and white beans, corn, and a tomato-based broth with tortilla strips on the side.
Is the S’mores Milkshake Gluten-Free? Is the S’mores Frosted Coffee Gluten-Free?
No, neither one is gluten-free. Both the S’mores Milkshake and the S’mores Frosted Coffee are built on the same mix: Icedream with chocolate shortbread and graham cracker crumbles, plus marshmallow-flavored syrup. Graham crackers and shortbread are both wheat-based, so both drinks contain gluten ingredients. If gluten is a medical concern (celiac or wheat allergy), skip both and pick a classic-flavor shake instead, which does not include those mix-ins. For the full allergen label, check the item in the Chick-fil-A App.
Chick-fil-A Seasonal Sandwiches — The Full List
- Chicken & Waffles Sandwich — Fall 2026, nationwide since August 24, 2026. Breakfast version until 10:30 AM, entrée version after. Original, Spicy, or Grilled filet, with bacon, honey butter, and syrup on the side.
- Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich — Summer recurring item. Returned June 8, 2026, with the Peach Milkshake.
- Pretzel-bun sandwiches (Pretzel Cheddar Club, Pretzel Bacon) — The fall pattern from past years. Not the Fall 2026 item — Fall 2026 is Chicken & Waffles.
- Grilled Spicy Deluxe — Heavily requested by guests to become permanent. Not confirmed, not a seasonal item. Do not list it as coming soon.
Rewards, Pricing, and Local Factors to Know
Rewards points: based on real guest reports, smaller treats (like an ice cream cone) run around 200 points, with cookies around 300 — but reward menus and point values can vary slightly by location and by promotion.
Seasonal items and rewards don’t always mix. Some guests have reported not being able to apply standard rewards to seasonal meal combos — if this happens to you, it’s not a glitch on your end, it’s a known inconsistency, so check at checkout rather than assuming.
Delivery vs. in-app pricing differs. Ordering through DoorDash or a third-party app is consistently reported as more expensive than ordering directly through the Chick-fil-A app or in-store, due to added delivery/service fees layered on top of the menu price.
Hours are set locally, not nationally. Nearly every Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays — that’s consistent everywhere — but opening times, breakfast cutoff (typically 10:30 a.m., though confirm locally), and closing times are set by the individual Owner-Operator, so hours can genuinely differ between two Chick-fil-A locations in the same city.
Your ZIP code affects rollout timing. Because seasonal items sometimes launch in test markets first, guests near larger regional hubs or high-traffic locations (interstate travel plazas, college towns, big mall food courts — historically common test locations for Chick-fil-A) may see a new item slightly before it’s officially announced nationwide.
Seasonal Drinks — What Is Actually Seasonal Anymore?
A correction readers need: Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages and Frosted Sodas & Floats are no longer seasonal. Both are permanent now. If an old post calls them seasonal, that post is outdated. The drinks that are actually seasonal right now are the S’mores drinks (Fall 2026) and, when announced, the Peppermint drinks (Winter 2026).
