Popeyes Chicken Sandwich > Chick Fil A —- This time, it’s real, and it’s spectacular

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  1. The Milkman

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    Popeye’s used to serve breakfast when I was in HS (NOLA metro area). Much better than Hardee’s, CFA, any fast food challenger.

    On another note, currently waiting on my 6 spicy sandwiches at a location in Columbus OH. Review to follow
     
  2. bro

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    the one I am going to on Saturday opens at 7 AM. I assume they serve breakfast
     
  3. devine

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    Is their coleslaw any good
     
  4. bwi2

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    Solid, and clearly the best item at Popeyes, but those of you saying the sandwich is better than CFA need to find Jesus. The fries may push the overall meal over the top, though.
     
  5. TimJimothy

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    Bone-in, dark meat. The thigh is where it's at.
     
  6. dblplay1212

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    My wife swears Foosackly's is the best chicken on the planet. I was severely disappointed when I tried it last year. Not bad, just not near as good as I expected.
     
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  7. dblplay1212

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    There always has to be one.
     
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  8. Teflon Queen

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    As a Dukie, he’s probably just genetically predisposed to preferring racist chicken
     
  9. TrustyPatches

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    CFA fanboys are worse than the bee hive
     
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  10. Tiffin

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    It was way better 10 years ago when there were like 3 locations. Now they give you criminally small tenders.
     
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  11. bwi2

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    Call me old fashioned, I just think there should be a difference between a chicken sandwich and a spicy chicken sandwich
     
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  12. TrustyPatches

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    Like, a spicy sauce?
     
  13. dblplay1212

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    There is a difference. One is spicy, one isn't.
     
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  14. bwi2

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    The spice level barely registered, and I’m certainly not the first ITT to comment that a superior product would use the spicy chicken breading instead of relying solely on the sauce, which gets lost between the substantial bun and non-spicy breading.
     
  15. bertstare

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    arrdub and anyone else who’s trying to get the sandwich at the ATL airport — the shitty ass D gate Popeyes does not have the sandwich. I am disappoint
     
  16. Detlef Schrempf

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    Here’s another good answer, Lee’s is great, but not as good as Popeyes.
     
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  17. TimJimothy

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    I haven't partaken in the new sammich yet, but I agree...they should have used a spicy breading.
     
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  18. JohnLocke

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    Zaxbys is hands down the worst chicken on the market. They used to be great but sometime like 5 or so years ago their food quality fell of a cliff. Too much money for shit food
     
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  19. $P1

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    Currently in the drive through lane...there looks to be about 50 people in line inside
     
  20. bro

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    word is out
     
  21. Bishop

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    Man that Spicy Chicken is amazing!
     
  22. Wu

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    It’s like when in n out homers claim you need to have it “animal style”
     
  23. Tiffin

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    Guys, I did a definitive back to back taste test and even though it's a sauce, Popeye's is in fact spicier than CFA. Anyone who says otherwise is saying so based in biased memories, not seeking the truth. Fake. News.
     
  24. devine

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  26. TrustyPatches

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    This is why I follow you on all socials and like your ass out IG photos
     
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    Hate to see this kind of disrespect for a mod.
     
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  28. $P1

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    Now up to second in line. Put this on my review
     
  29. Tiffin

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    devine I can honestly say I've never had the coleslaw or red beans and rice from Popeyes. Usually a dirty rice guy when I'm getting my 2 piece mixed. I did once have green beans from popeyes that were fire, but it was a limited engagement side.
     
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  30. CUtigers86

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    I just had a regular sandwich. The chicken was bigger and crispier. The pickles were better.

    Is it so much better it’s worth waiting an extra 20 minutes at Popeyes as opposed to chic fil a? No. Hell no.
     
  31. bro

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    red beans and rice are good.
    fries are good
    green beans are pretty good
     
  32. TrustyPatches

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    I’ve never met anyone who orders the Cole slaw from Popeyes and if I did I’d probably mock them
     
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  33. Wu

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    This is objectively incorrect. Maybe they just didn’t put enough sauce on mine, WHICH IS A DESIGN FLAW.
     
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  34. Poetic

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    devine I get it every time, regular slaw and regular mashed. I like to spoon some slaw and then some mashed tatoes with some of the Louisiana hot sauce. Of course spicy chicken as well.

    I'd say it's good, my issue with popeyes and I think I saw someone else say it is their restaurants are never consistent. Sometimes you'll go and it just won't be up to their standards.
     
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  35. Tiffin

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    They sized you up as soon as you ordered. Knew your bitch ass couldn't handle the heat.
     
  36. Bricktop the white

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    It's better than chik fil a but not a blowout. I do wish theyd do spicy breading.



    Ordering two of them was a mistake though, I'm very very full.
     
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  37. Wu

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  38. devine

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    Should I stop at KFC to get the cheetos chicken sandwich as well or do you guys not care enough? 5 likes and I stop there
    Too
     
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  39. Wu

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    Yes I need more opinions on it. I’ve heard surprisingly good things but I’m skeptical.
     
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  40. racer

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    We need a full panel. Bama gets to play Mercer. Same thing.
     
  41. w2b

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    friend of mine just tried to get it at the Winter Park location in Orlando.

    said they were sold out and manager told him that had already sold 600 today.
     
  42. -Asshole-

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    8177C0BF-606D-49A9-AFD6-7701EC6EB5D3.jpeg Just finished eating the spicy chicken sandwich. Delicious. Crunchy. Much better than every chicken sandwich I’ve ever eaten at CFA.

    Also, as a lifelong resident of Louisiana I have a long history with popeyes. Generally speaking it is common knowledge that customer service at popeyes is dogshit. And shame on you for not inspecting the bag before pulling away from the drive-thru and then getting home and realizing that the order is wrong.

    But today the service was courteous and fast. After finishing my meal the lady behind the counter even said “thank you, sweetie “ as I walked out which was totally unexpected.
     
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  43. racer

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    Popeye’s obvi wasn’t prepared for greatness. That raw talent needs some time to develop.
     
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  44. 941Gator

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    Heading that way now. What sauces am I getting?
     
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  45. Detlef Schrempf

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    Get their Cajun ranch stuff and mix in some Louisiana hot sauce
     
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  47. HotMic

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  48. Wu

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    Posting it sideways is classic bert
     
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    Haha learn to work a phone, you big dummy.
     
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  50. bertwing

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    A little too much mayo on that first bite which made my face look like I just got done blowing marcus after he saved up a weeks worth of jizz
     
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