The sandwich stacked Chick-fil-A’s original breaded chicken filet between two maple-flavored waffles with three strips of bacon and honey-butter spread. It cost $8.95, excluding tax and fees.

I didn’t agree with some social media users who said the sandwiches were too sweet, since I expected a maple-waffle sandwich to be sweet. Plus, a portion of classic syrup came on the side, giving me control over how much extra sweetness I added to each bite.

The large filet extended beyond the waffles, making it feel much more substantial than a typical fast-food breakfast sandwich.

All three sandwiches also come in a larger size once lunch and dinner start being served at the chain.

Lifting the top waffle revealed that the sandwich’s construction was actually quite simple.

Most of the sandwich’s flavor came from the contrast between the salty chicken and bacon and the sweet waffles, honey butter, and syrup.

The bacon added just the right amount of saltiness and savory flavor, while the chicken breast was moist and crispy. The sweet maple waffles balanced it all out, adding a touch of autumn to this sandwich.

It felt more like eating a comfort-food brunch than ordering a standard chicken sandwich from a drive-thru.

Of the three versions, this one delivered the most straightforward version of the nostalgia theme.

The spicy chicken and waffles sandwich used the same waffles, bacon, honey butter, and syrup as the original. However, the darker, more heavily seasoned crust distinguished it from the classic version.

The sandwich cost slightly more than the original. It was $9.39, excluding tax and fees.

The salty bacon reinforced the sandwich’s savory side, while the honey butter softened some of the spice. I used the syrup sparingly, since the waffles already brought plenty of maple flavor.

Overall, the spicy chicken created a more balanced contrast between sweetness, salt, and heat. Of the three sandwiches, this was my favorite, as I thought it packed the most flavor.

The third version replaced the fried chicken with one of Chick-fil-A’s grilled filets. Its visible grill marks and thinner profile made this look noticeably different from the first two sandwiches.

Without the breading, it also appeared less heavy, although the bacon, waffles, and honey butter still made it a substantial meal.

It cost $9.05, excluding tax and fees.

The bacon flavor came through much more heavily on this sandwich than with the other variations.

Despite the leaner filet, the sandwich still delivered the recognizable flavors of chicken, waffles, bacon, and maple. The grilled chicken just made each bite feel lighter than the fried version.

However, I thought the sandwich wasn’t as decadent or flavorful as the other two, and I’d be most inclined to order the spicy version again.