Chick-fil-A Bishop's Corner — Review by Daym Drops

West Hartford, United States — Fast Casual / American

Daym Drops visits the Bishop's Corner Chick-fil-A in West Hartford, Connecticut to try the manager's special items. The standout is the bacon mac and cheese, which he declares the best fast food mac and cheese ever, along with the honey pepper pimento sandwich that surprised him with its spicy kick and honey sweetness. Overall, he rates the experience highly and recommends trying these exclusive items.

What was great: Bacon mac and cheese with applewood smoked bacon (best fast food mac and cheese), honey pepper pimento sandwich with spicy chicken, peach sunjoy drink, crispy waffle fries, chicken tenders with Polynesian sauce, grilled chicken spicy wrap with corn and black bean blend and avocado lime ranch

What could improve: Initially skeptical of the pimento cheese sandwich but came around after tasting it

The Dishes

The manager at Bishop's Corner Chick-fil-A prepared an impressive lineup of signature items and manager specials. The bacon mac and cheese was the clear star of the show, featuring house-baked mac and cheese with crispy applewood smoked bacon strips crumbled on top. Daym declared it the best fast food mac and cheese he has ever had, comparing it favorably to grandma's Thanksgiving recipe with its creamy, rich texture and smoky, salty flavor profile.

The honey pepper pimento sandwich arrived with spicy grilled chicken topped with pimento cheese and a honey glaze. Initially hesitant about the pimento cheese, Daym was won over by how the spiciness of the chicken hit the back of his tongue, extracting the strong cheese flavor and replacing it with a zinger that was picked back up by the honey on the bun, creating a complex and balanced bite he rated a 4 out of 5.

The grilled chicken spicy wrap featured tender grilled chicken with a corn and black bean blend and avocado lime ranch dressing. Though Daym acknowledged it was flavorful, he noted it was not his personal preference as he does not typically eat avocado. The peach sunjoy drink was described as straight fruity with a light sweetness and bold, cold refreshing taste with actual peach pieces that got caught in the straw like boba.

Classic Chick-fil-A items rounded out the meal, including waffle fries that were perfectly crispy with light salt seasoning, and chicken tenders paired with Polynesian sauce that had a maple-like consistency with sticky sweetness that complemented the meaty, thick, perfectly fried tender.

The Experience

The manager created a special experience for the review, personally explaining each dish and its components. The atmosphere was energetic and celebratory, with the manager even sharing catering options available for the bacon mac and cheese, offering half pans and full-size trays in metal containers that look homemade. She revealed this was an exclusive Bishop's Corner location specialty, making the items unique to this specific Chick-fil-A.

Value and Pricing

While specific prices were not mentioned in the video, the availability of bulk catering options for the bacon mac and cheese demonstrated good value, with the ability to order by the tray for events and barbecues. The manager indicated that customers could request these specialty items, making them accessible for regular visitors to this location.

Notable Moments

I was ready to hate hard on this pimento. But the thing is, as fast as the pimento came in and the flavor of the pimento cheese came in, I caught the spiciness of the chicken in the back of my tongue and the way that it did a zinger through my mouth took away the pimento cheese as if the pimento cheese wasn't even there.
Chick-fil-A, your mac and cheese is already fire. The addition of bacon elevated your mac and cheese. Nobody can touch you.
That bacon mac and cheese is a cheat code.

The Verdict

This Bishop's Corner Chick-fil-A location offers manager specials that elevate the standard menu in exciting ways. The bacon mac and cheese is an absolute must-try for anyone nearby, ranking as the best fast food mac and cheese available. The honey pepper pimento sandwich defies expectations with its complex flavor profile that builds and balances spice with sweetness. This location is best for those wanting to experience creative Chick-fil-A innovations beyond the standard menu, and for anyone looking to impress at a summer barbecue with the catering options.