Turn Chick-Fil-A's Waffle Sandwich Into A Dessert With This Simple Order

Chick-fil-A may be famous for its chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and fries, but did you know there are unspoken Chick-fil-A menu hacks that can upgrade your dining experience at the fast food chain? For instance, there's this "secret" ice cream sandwich you can make when you order two chocolate chunk cookies and an Icedream frozen dairy. But in case you're not a fan of cookies, here's a simpler alternative: Icedream and waffle buns. Just like the cookie sandwich hack, the idea is to make a homemade ice cream sandwich using the restaurant's signature maple-flavored waffles and vanilla soft serve.

To make this DIY dessert, order the waffle a la carte under the entree section. Chick-fil-A sells its Belgian-style waffles for $1.65 per piece, and the waffle comes cut in half into a top and bottom bun. For the ice cream, get the Icedream cup, which sells for $1.59. You may also grab the Icedream cone instead. The hack doesn't call for the sugar cone, but it's a little cheaper than the cup. Do note that the chain's pricing varies by location, so don't be surprised if your local branch is selling the items at a higher or lower price point. 

Once you have secured both the waffles and soft serve, the next step is as easy as scooping the ice cream over the bottom waffle bun and closing the sandwich with a top bun. As a no-frills dessert, all that's left to do after assembling the sandwich is to enjoy how the crispy, buttery texture of the waffles blends with the creamy, cold sweetness of the ice cream. 

While this Chick-fil-A waffle ice cream sandwich is uber good on its own, you can still elevate it further with a few extra toppings. The restaurant chain, after all, offers several add-ons beyond its regular menu items, including a line of sauces and dressings, with store-bought versions produced by the Marzetti Company. Ask for strawberry syrup to add to your soft serve ice cream when ordering at your local Chick-fil-A. This will give your ice cream sandwich filling a sweet, fruity twist that will go well with the waffles. If you're ordering online, you can still request the same add-on through the Chick-fil-A app.

You can take this very simple DIY dessert a step further by drizzling Chick-fil-A's classic syrup over the top. The chain's classic syrup with a sweet maple flavor usually comes as a complimentary condiment with the Chicken & Waffles breakfast sandwich. However, you can also request a packet or two when ordering your waffle buns. Obviously, having these additional syrups can make the ice cream sandwich messier to eat by hand. To make it easier to handle, skip the sandwich assembly and simply break the waffles into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a cup or bowl, add the Icedream, and drizzle with your preferred syrup. Mix the ingredients thoroughly before digging in.