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Chick-fil-A

Chicken · Carlsbad

3.8 · 198 reviews Google
www.chick-fil-a.com

About Chick-fil-A

At Chick-fil-A, we're all about serving up fresh, high-quality chicken that's cooked to perfection. Our Carlsbad location is dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy our signature sandwiches and nuggets, paired with crispy salads and satisfying sides. We've heard f...

At Chick-fil-A, we're all about serving up fresh, high-quality chicken that's cooked to perfection. Our Carlsbad location is dedicated to providing a welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy our signature sandwiches and nuggets, paired with crispy salads and satisfying sides. We've heard from many of our customers that our chicken sandwiches are consistently juicy and flavorful, while our friendly staff always strive to exceed expectations with attentive service. Come experience the difference for yourself at our cozy restaurant on Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad, where every bite feels like a warm smile.

What Customers Say About Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A Carlsbad is praised for its friendly and efficient service, with several reviewers highlighting specific employees like Alex and Jaden. The lack of a drive-thru is a common downside. Some customers have experienced order inaccuracies and smaller portion sizes.

Popular Dishes

Veggie Wrap Southwest Chicken Salad market salad sandwich lemonade waffle fries chicken nuggets Grilled Chicken Club Meal

Best For

Families Quick Bite Locals

Tip: Be aware that this location does not have a drive-thru. Parking is limited during the lunch rush.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🌅 Breakfast 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
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Chick-fil-A is located in Carlsbad, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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  • Museum of Making Music (A 752m) — music museum in Carlsbad, California

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  • Car Country Park (A 661m) — park in San Diego County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is located at 5848 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008, Carlsbad.
Near Chick-fil-A you can find points of interest such as Car Country Park, Museum of Making Music.
Chick-fil-A offers chicken cuisine.
Chick-fil-A has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Chick-fil-A offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Chick-fil-A based on customer reviews are: Veggie Wrap, Southwest Chicken Salad, market salad, sandwich, lemonade.
Chick-fil-A is ideal for families, quick bites, locals.
Chick-fil-A Carlsbad is praised for its friendly and efficient service, with several reviewers highlighting specific employees like Alex and Jaden. The lack of a drive-thru is a common downside. Some customers have experienced order inaccuracies and smaller portion sizes.
Be aware that this location does not have a drive-thru. Parking is limited during the lunch rush.
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Chick-fil-A Carlsbad Reviews

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Thap4Aca Ngo

Decent food with a tasty variety! Customer service was top-notch — quick, friendly, and efficient. Everything came out fast and fresh. Would definitely come back!

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Bret Schanzenbach

Newest Chick-fil-A in SD County. Opened today, June 20. Love the Owner Operators, lovely couple, totally community minded. I'm a huge fan of the Southwest Chicken Salad. It is my Fav. This place has phenomenal access from the I-5 freeway! Love it.

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Johnny McGahee

I recently visited Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West and had a fantastic experience. One of the highlights was meeting the owner, Tyler, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. While the lack of a drive-thru might be a downside for some, it actually allowed me to interact more with the wonderful employees. They were all very courteous and provided excellent service, making my visit even more enjoyable. Overall, it's a great spot with a warm atmosphere and delicious food. Highly recommended!

Thap4Aca Ngo
Thap4Aca Ngo

Decent food with a tasty variety! Customer service was top-notch — quick, friendly, and efficient. Everything came out fast and fresh. Would definitely come back!

Bret Schanzenbach
Bret Schanzenbach

Newest Chick-fil-A in SD County. Opened today, June 20. Love the Owner Operators, lovely couple, totally community minded. I'm a huge fan of the Southwest Chicken Salad. It is my Fav. This place has phenomenal access from the I-5 freeway! Love it.

Johnny McGahee
Johnny McGahee

I recently visited Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West and had a fantastic experience. One of the highlights was meeting the owner, Tyler, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. While the lack of a drive-thru might be a downside for some, it actually allowed me to interact more with the wonderful employees. They were all very courteous and provided excellent service, making my visit even more enjoyable. Overall, it's a great spot with a warm atmosphere and delicious food. Highly recommended!

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Dana Mock

Great food & service! This location unfortunately doesn’t have a drive thru. Decent parking but very limited during lunch rush.

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Nathan Van Dinter

Love this location! The food is great and the staff is nice and fast. No drive thru though.

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Diamond Edwards

We came during a busy time, but we got everything in a timely manner. Our order was correct and delicious! The cookies were fresh out of the oven 😋

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Nick Gorman

Hands down the best chick-fil-a around!! Food was great and the service was even better! Shout out to Tyler who runs the place and was extremely friendly and helpful. Also James who works there was great and made for such a pleasant experience!

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George AZ

Very fast service, super friendly employees and hot fresh food. 10 out of 10!

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Héctor Miguel Sánchez Soto

We ordered takeout and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The service was friendly and quick, and the place was clean and well-organized — something I really appreciate in this kind of spot. The food was delicious as always!

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Victor Carlo Bisa

We had the pleasure of being served in this fast food chain by their wonderful staff. Service was great, they always wiped and cleaned each area after a customer have used it and someone always rotates from the counter to serve and bring food to guests. One particular employee stood out, Jaden, she was all smiles and she worked hard manning the cashier area and also brought food to guests when there is no one in line for orders. This has been a common practice by all employees in this area. They all deserve credit. But, at the time Jaden stood out because of her genuineness that you sense and feel how she greeted people and the sincerity of her customer service. In addition, the accessibility of the area is compared to nothing. It is right next to I-5 and the outlet shops is just a mile away. Although, the service and area are all good. They still need to improve on a bunch of things, like putting up a drive-thru and making sure the floors are mopped from under the tables. I have noticed some food droppings on the floor from the cubicle we used at the time of our visit.

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John Smith

I thought I threw my AirPods in the trash, and the staff was very helpful and they helped me check surveillance and they were just overall very friendly and helping me find my AirPods. (I’m an idiot and turns out I left them in my car the car the whole time) But still overall pleased with the experience and great customer service!

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Kevin Soto

Came in on 11/10 around 6:30pm Alex’s customer service was amazing and very professional. He made our experience even better. Super nice to my kids and other kids around. Keep up the great work and service.

Victor Carlo Bisa
Victor Carlo Bisa

We had the pleasure of being served in this fast food chain by their wonderful staff. Service was great, they always wiped and cleaned each area after a customer have used it and someone always rotates from the counter to serve and bring food to guests. One particular employee stood out, Jaden, she was all smiles and she worked hard manning the cashier area and also brought food to guests when there is no one in line for orders. This has been a common practice by all employees in this area. They all deserve credit. But, at the time Jaden stood out because of her genuineness that you sense and feel how she greeted people and the sincerity of her customer service. In addition, the accessibility of the area is compared to nothing. It is right next to I-5 and the outlet shops is just a mile away. Although, the service and area are all good. They still need to improve on a bunch of things, like putting up a drive-thru and making sure the floors are mopped from under the tables. I have noticed some food droppings on the floor from the cubicle we used at the time of our visit.

Dana Mock
Dana Mock

Great food & service! This location unfortunately doesn’t have a drive thru. Decent parking but very limited during lunch rush.

Anthony Deveto
Anthony Deveto

Chick-fil-A is a great place to eat and hang out! I love the Veggie Wrap myself!!!

John Smith
John Smith

I thought I threw my AirPods in the trash, and the staff was very helpful and they helped me check surveillance and they were just overall very friendly and helping me find my AirPods. (I’m an idiot and turns out I left them in my car the car the whole time) But still overall pleased with the experience and great customer service!

Kevin Soto
Kevin Soto

Came in on 11/10 around 6:30pm Alex’s customer service was amazing and very professional. He made our experience even better. Super nice to my kids and other kids around. Keep up the great work and service.

Diamond Edwards
Diamond Edwards

We came during a busy time, but we got everything in a timely manner. Our order was correct and delicious! The cookies were fresh out of the oven 😋

Héctor Miguel Sánchez Soto
Héctor Miguel Sánchez Soto

We ordered takeout and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The service was friendly and quick, and the place was clean and well-organized — something I really appreciate in this kind of spot. The food was delicious as always!

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Mary Knapp

My family love's Chick-fil-A ! The market salad is my favorite, my husband loves the sandwich and lemonade and who dosen't love the waffle fries? Service is excellent and friendly.

Mary Knapp
Mary Knapp

My family love's Chick-fil-A ! The market salad is my favorite, my husband loves the sandwich and lemonade and who dosen't love the waffle fries? Service is excellent and friendly.

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Michele Leocadio

This Chick-fil-a had a good amount of seating. Nice surf theme. We ordered some chicken nuggets and a Grilled Chicken Club Meal and took back to the Hilton. It was cold by the time we got there. I warmed it up for a minute. I didn’t want it too soggy from microwaving it. It was warm but got cold quick. Waffle fries were not crispy but soft and cold.

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Larrisa Alvarez

I understand portions are smaller than they used to be but seriously? My $2 side of bacon consists of 3 small half pieces. Used to think maybe just a one off. But every visit has honestly been disappointing. So sad cuz I lo e Chick-fil-A 😢

Michele Leocadio
Michele Leocadio

This Chick-fil-a had a good amount of seating. Nice surf theme. We ordered some chicken nuggets and a Grilled Chicken Club Meal and took back to the Hilton. It was cold by the time we got there. I warmed it up for a minute. I didn’t want it too soggy from microwaving it. It was warm but got cold quick. Waffle fries were not crispy but soft and cold.

Larrisa Alvarez
Larrisa Alvarez

I understand portions are smaller than they used to be but seriously? My $2 side of bacon consists of 3 small half pieces. Used to think maybe just a one off. But every visit has honestly been disappointing. So sad cuz I lo e Chick-fil-A 😢

Jaime G
Jaime G

Friday night after HS football game. Place was packed out. Turn over was quick. Service was good. We were in and out quickly.

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Heather E.

No drive thru is a dealbreaker for me. Who designed this ChickFilA? If they had a drive thru they’d make a ton of money from Marines in Camp Pendleton who can’t get out of their cars in uniform and have to use a drive thru.

Heather E.
Heather E.

No drive thru is a dealbreaker for me. Who designed this ChickFilA? If they had a drive thru they’d make a ton of money from Marines in Camp Pendleton who can’t get out of their cars in uniform and have to use a drive thru.

Eugene Park
Eugene Park

My first visit to this Carlsbad location. We ordered 2 chicken sandwiches/burgers but the buns were not toasted. They were buttered but not toasted. I had to look it up after I came back home to see if the buns were supposed to be toasted, and the search shows they are supposed to be toasted. No wonder why they tasted so different from what I am used to at the Encinitas location.

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Emanuel Reyes

They got my order wrong and it was too late to go back, realized that my southwest salad had no chicken, cmon man it says it in the receipt order and we come to chick fil a and expect chicken by default. No one picked up when trying to call to see if I can get refunded. New staff and location should not be an excuse to not get things right.

Emanuel Reyes
Emanuel Reyes

They got my order wrong and it was too late to go back, realized that my southwest salad had no chicken, cmon man it says it in the receipt order and we come to chick fil a and expect chicken by default. No one picked up when trying to call to see if I can get refunded. New staff and location should not be an excuse to not get things right.

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Hunter Moss

Walked in and ordered the new bbq bacon sandwich as a combo. The cashier said $15.97. No thank you. Nope. No. Food is great. Service is great. Atmosphere is whatever, it’s clean and brand new. Over my dead body will I pay $16 for a chicken sandwich fries and a Coke. In n out has double doubles next door for $6. Costco is right around the corner selling hot dogs for $1.50. Pizza for $2 a slice. What world are you living in chick fil a?

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Randy Morrow

Was one of the worst meals I have eaten from Chic-fi-la. I am from Georgia, where standards and customer service are held at a higher standard across the board. The chicken was dry and didn't get the sandwich I ordered and the employees were not that friendly, which is a requirement with Chick-fil-A. Not on my return list.

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Ryan Martin

I’m vegetarian and they messed up my order by not adding cheese to my 4 egg and cheese biscuits, they made my order wrong by giving me egg only biscuits. After requesting them to correct the mistake they decided to argue with me instead of honoring simple requests which were: remaking my order the correct way and compensating me for the inconvenience and lost time with an added hash brown order. Instead the (supposed) manager with a bald head and red beard decided to continue to argue with me. They decided to add the cheese into the sandwiches they gave me over 10 min ago and by the time they added the cheese and gave me back my order the food was cold! I don’t like cold food, or getting the cold shoulder from management and employees when they were wrong from the start, they should be doing a better job in terms of customer service. They need to listen to my details for my order, so it can be correct the first time and not remade after having an argument!

Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin

I’m vegetarian and they messed up my order by not adding cheese to my 4 egg and cheese biscuits, they made my order wrong by giving me egg only biscuits. After requesting them to correct the mistake they decided to argue with me instead of honoring simple requests which were: remaking my order the correct way and compensating me for the inconvenience and lost time with an added hash brown order. Instead the (supposed) manager with a bald head and red beard decided to continue to argue with me. They decided to add the cheese into the sandwiches they gave me over 10 min ago and by the time they added the cheese and gave me back my order the food was cold! I don’t like cold food, or getting the cold shoulder from management and employees when they were wrong from the start, they should be doing a better job in terms of customer service. They need to listen to my details for my order, so it can be correct the first time and not remade after having an argument!

Randy Morrow
Randy Morrow

Was one of the worst meals I have eaten from Chic-fi-la. I am from Georgia, where standards and customer service are held at a higher standard across the board. The chicken was dry and didn't get the sandwich I ordered and the employees were not that friendly, which is a requirement with Chick-fil-A. Not on my return list.

Hunter Moss
Hunter Moss

Walked in and ordered the new bbq bacon sandwich as a combo. The cashier said $15.97. No thank you. Nope. No. Food is great. Service is great. Atmosphere is whatever, it’s clean and brand new. Over my dead body will I pay $16 for a chicken sandwich fries and a Coke. In n out has double doubles next door for $6. Costco is right around the corner selling hot dogs for $1.50. Pizza for $2 a slice. What world are you living in chick fil a?

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🥞 Breakfast
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People typically spend 15 min here
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🌐 Website
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