Updated for 2026
Chick-fil-A Breakfast Hours
Chick-fil-A serves breakfast from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday. All locations are closed on Sundays. Hours can vary at mall, airport, hospital, and college campus locations.
Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM sharp
Standard hours
6:30 – 10:30 AM
Mon–Sat · Closed Sun
- Monday6:30 – 10:30 AM
- Tuesday6:30 – 10:30 AM
- Wednesday6:30 – 10:30 AM
- Thursday6:30 – 10:30 AM
- Friday6:30 – 10:30 AM
- Saturday6:30 – 10:30 AM
- SundayClosed
Breakfast starts
6:30 AM
Most Chick-fil-A standalone restaurants start serving breakfast at 6:30 AM local time, Monday through Saturday. Some high-traffic locations open as early as 5:30 or 6:00 AM. Airport restaurants often open even earlier (4:30 AM) to catch early-flight travelers.
Breakfast ends
10:30 AM
Chick-fil-A stops serving breakfast at 10:30 AM sharp. The cutoff is firm — once 10:30 hits, the kitchen switches over to the lunch menu and breakfast items are no longer available until the next morning. A small number of mall and campus locations end breakfast at 10:00 AM.
Weekend
Chick-fil-A breakfast hours on Saturday
Saturday Chick-fil-A breakfast hours are 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM at virtually every location — identical to weekday breakfast. Saturday is one of the busiest breakfast days of the week (especially for Chick-n-Minis catering trays and family breakfasts), so expect longer drive-thru lines between 8:30 and 10:00 AM.
Saturday standard hours: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sunday: Closed — no breakfast
Need Sunday breakfast? Chick-fil-A is closed every Sunday across the entire United States — a policy held since founder S. Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant. There are no exceptions, including at airports, malls, or stadiums (with extremely rare exceptions for emergencies and sports events).
Location type
Chick-fil-A breakfast hours by location type
Not every Chick-fil-A serves breakfast on the standard 6:30–10:30 AM schedule. Here's a quick reference by location type — always confirm with your specific restaurant on chick-fil-a.com/locations or the Chick-fil-A One app.
| Location type | Opens | Breakfast ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone restaurants | 6:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Most common — about 90% of all Chick-fil-A locations. |
| Early-open standalones | 5:30–6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Busy markets, near highways or business districts. |
| Mall food courts | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM (or no breakfast) | Often no breakfast — mall doesn't open in time. |
| Airport locations | 4:30–5:00 AM | 10:30 AM (sometimes later) | Earlier open for early flights. Some serve all-day. |
| College campuses | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Closed weekends, breaks, summer. Follow campus calendar. |
| Hospital cafés | Varies | Varies | Hours match the hospital's food service contract. |
| Truck stops (licensed) | Varies | Varies | Independently operated — confirm directly. |
Drive-thru & delivery
Drive-thru, dine-in, delivery & mobile breakfast hours
Every Chick-fil-A ordering channel follows the same breakfast window: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Mon–Sat. Dine-in, drive-thru, mobile pickup, curbside, and third-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) all stop accepting breakfast orders at 10:30 AM sharp.
Dine-in
6:30 – 10:30 AM
Lobby opens at the same time as drive-thru.
Drive-thru
6:30 – 10:30 AM
Busiest 7:30 – 9:00 AM weekdays.
Mobile / app pickup
6:30 – 10:30 AM
App blocks breakfast after 10:30 AM.
Delivery (DoorDash etc.)
6:30 – 10:30 AM
Order must be placed before 10:30 AM.
Holidays
Chick-fil-A breakfast hours on holidays
Most Chick-fil-A restaurants serve breakfast on standard hours on federal holidays, with two exceptions: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, when all locations are closed nationwide.
| Holiday | Breakfast hours |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 6:30 – 10:30 AM (some locations close early) |
| Memorial Day | 6:30 – 10:30 AM |
| July 4th (Independence Day) | 6:30 – 10:30 AM |
| Labor Day | 6:30 – 10:30 AM |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Christmas Eve | 6:30 – 10:30 AM (close early in afternoon) |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | 6:30 – 10:30 AM (some locations close early) |
Menu transition
10:30 AM — breakfast ends, lunch begins
At exactly 10:30 AM, the Chick-fil-A kitchen switches from breakfast to lunch. There is no overlap window:
Until 10:30 AM
Breakfast menu only
- Chicken Biscuit, Spicy Chicken Biscuit
- Chick-n-Minis (4 or 10 ct)
- Egg White Grill
- Hash Brown Scramble Bowl & Burrito
- Bacon/Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit / Muffin
- Hash Browns, Fruit Cup, Berry Parfait
From 10:30 AM
Lunch & dinner menu only
- Original Chicken Sandwich, Deluxe, Spicy
- Chick-fil-A Nuggets, Chick-n-Strips
- Waffle Potato Fries, Mac & Cheese
- Cobb Salad, Market Salad, Cool Wrap
- Milkshakes, Frosted Lemonade
You cannot order Waffle Fries before 10:30 AM, and you cannot order Chick-n-Minis after 10:30 AM. The Frosted Coffee, iced tea, and lemonade are available all day.
Popular breakfast picks
Top items to order before 10:30 AM.
Tips for never missing breakfast
- Order through the Chick-fil-A One app — schedule pickup the night before.
- Be in line by 10:25 AM — the 10:30 cutoff is firm.
- Off-peak windows: 6:30–7:15 AM and 9:30–10:15 AM.
- Saturday rush: 8:30–10:00 AM — go earlier or use drive-thru.
- Check your location: airport, mall, and campus restaurants vary.
- Need Sunday breakfast? Plan for Saturday — closed every Sunday.
FAQs
Chick-fil-A breakfast hours — 30 questions answered
The most-searched questions about when Chick-fil-A serves breakfast.
What are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours? +
Chick-fil-A breakfast hours are 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday at the vast majority of locations. All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays, so breakfast is not served on Sundays. A small number of mall, airport, and college campus locations end breakfast at 10:00 AM or open later.
What time does Chick-fil-A start serving breakfast? +
Most Chick-fil-A restaurants start serving breakfast at 6:30 AM Monday through Saturday. Some standalone locations open as early as 5:30 AM or 6:00 AM. Airport, mall, and college campus locations typically open later — sometimes as late as 7:00 or 8:00 AM. Check your local restaurant page for the exact opening time.
What time does Chick-fil-A stop serving breakfast? +
Chick-fil-A stops serving breakfast at 10:30 AM Monday through Saturday at almost every location. The cutoff is firm — once 10:30 AM hits, the kitchen switches over to the lunch menu and breakfast items (biscuits, Chick-n-Minis, Egg White Grill, Hash Browns) are no longer available until the next morning.
When does Chick-fil-A breakfast end? +
Chick-fil-A breakfast ends at 10:30 AM local time, Monday through Saturday. There is no grace period — order before 10:30 AM to guarantee breakfast items. Mobile orders placed through the Chick-fil-A One app must be submitted before 10:30 AM as well.
Does Chick-fil-A serve breakfast all day? +
No. Chick-fil-A does not serve breakfast all day. Breakfast is only available from open until 10:30 AM, Monday through Saturday — roughly a 4-hour window. After 10:30 AM you can only order from the regular lunch and dinner menu.
Does Chick-fil-A have 24-hour breakfast? +
No. Chick-fil-A is not open 24 hours and does not offer 24-hour breakfast. Restaurants open in the morning (typically 6:30 AM) and close in the evening (usually 9:00–10:00 PM). Breakfast is the first 4 hours of service each weekday morning.
Does Chick-fil-A serve breakfast on Saturday? +
Yes. Chick-fil-A serves breakfast on Saturday during the same hours as weekdays — typically 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Saturday breakfast hours are identical at almost every location, though a few mall and college campus restaurants may open later on Saturday.
What are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours on Saturday? +
Saturday Chick-fil-A breakfast hours are 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM at virtually all locations. Some standalone restaurants in busy markets open at 6:00 AM on Saturday. Always confirm with your local store — Saturday hours sometimes differ slightly from weekday hours.
Does Chick-fil-A serve breakfast on Sunday? +
No. All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed every Sunday, so breakfast is never available on Sundays. This is a company-wide policy established by founder S. Truett Cathy to give employees a day off to rest, worship, or spend time with family.
Can you order Chick-fil-A lunch during breakfast hours? +
No. The lunch menu (Chicken Sandwich, Nuggets, Waffle Potato Fries, salads, milkshakes) is not available during breakfast hours. The kitchen is fully set up for breakfast prep until 10:30 AM and switches to lunch at exactly 10:30 AM. You cannot order Waffle Fries or a Chicken Sandwich before 10:30 AM.
Can you order Chick-fil-A breakfast during lunch hours? +
No. Once Chick-fil-A switches to the lunch menu at 10:30 AM, breakfast items are no longer available for the rest of the day. The kitchen breaks down breakfast equipment and you cannot order biscuits, Chick-n-Minis, Hash Browns, or the Egg White Grill after 10:30 AM until the next morning.
What time does Chick-fil-A switch from breakfast to lunch? +
Chick-fil-A switches from breakfast to lunch at 10:30 AM Monday through Saturday. The transition happens immediately — there is no overlap window where both menus are available. By 10:31 AM the lunch menu is up and breakfast is gone.
How long are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours? +
Chick-fil-A breakfast runs about 4 hours each weekday — from 6:30 AM open until 10:30 AM cutoff. Locations that open at 6:00 AM have a 4.5-hour breakfast window. Sunday is closed, so weekly breakfast service totals roughly 24 hours across the 6 open days.
Are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours the same at every location? +
No. Standalone Chick-fil-A restaurants are most consistent (6:30 AM – 10:30 AM Mon–Sat), but mall, airport, hospital, and college campus locations follow their host venue's hours. A mall food court Chick-fil-A may not open until 10:00 AM and serve breakfast for only 30 minutes. Always check your specific location.
What are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours near me? +
To find Chick-fil-A breakfast hours near you, use the location finder on this site or chick-fil-a.com/locations. Enter your ZIP code or city and the page will show your nearest restaurants along with their exact daily breakfast hours, since some locations open earlier than 6:30 AM or end breakfast at 10:00 AM.
What time does Chick-fil-A drive-thru open for breakfast? +
The Chick-fil-A drive-thru opens at the same time as the restaurant — typically 6:30 AM Monday through Saturday. At many busy standalone locations, the drive-thru is the first lane to open and can begin taking breakfast orders right at 6:30 AM. Mobile pickup and curbside follow the same schedule.
Does Chick-fil-A breakfast delivery have different hours? +
Chick-fil-A breakfast delivery via DoorDash, Uber Eats, or the Chick-fil-A One app follows the same in-store breakfast hours: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM Mon–Sat. Delivery orders must be placed before 10:30 AM. After 10:30 AM you can only order lunch and dinner items for delivery.
Do Chick-fil-A breakfast hours change on holidays? +
Yes, holiday breakfast hours can vary. Chick-fil-A is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. On Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, breakfast is usually served on the normal 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM schedule, but individual operators may close early or open later. Always confirm with your local store.
What time do college campus Chick-fil-A locations serve breakfast? +
College campus Chick-fil-A locations (UCF, JMU, UF, Clemson, etc.) follow their campus dining hours, which often differ from standalone restaurants. Campus breakfast typically runs 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM during the school year and may be limited or closed during summer, holidays, and breaks. Check your campus dining website.
What time do airport Chick-fil-A locations serve breakfast? +
Airport Chick-fil-A locations often open earlier than standalone restaurants — some as early as 4:30 or 5:00 AM to catch early flights. Breakfast typically ends at 10:30 AM, but a few airport locations serve breakfast longer or all day depending on the terminal's operating agreement. Confirm at your specific airport.
Do mall food court Chick-fil-A locations serve breakfast? +
Most mall food court Chick-fil-A locations do not serve breakfast because the mall doesn't open until 10:00 or 11:00 AM. A handful of mall locations with separate exterior entrances open earlier and serve breakfast. Standalone Chick-fil-A restaurants near malls are your best bet for breakfast.
Are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours different for dine-in vs drive-thru? +
No. Dine-in and drive-thru breakfast hours at Chick-fil-A are identical — both run from open (typically 6:30 AM) until 10:30 AM Monday through Saturday. Mobile pickup, curbside, and delivery also follow the same window.
Why does Chick-fil-A stop serving breakfast so early? +
Chick-fil-A ends breakfast at 10:30 AM because the kitchen needs time to fully transition to the lunch menu, which uses different prep stations and fryers. The 10:30 cutoff is industry-standard for major fast-food chains. Chick-fil-A prioritizes freshness — biscuits are baked fresh in batches and cannot be carried into lunch service.
Can you order ahead for Chick-fil-A breakfast? +
Yes. The Chick-fil-A One app lets you order breakfast ahead of time and choose a pickup time within the breakfast window. You can order as early as the app allows (often the night before) but the pickup time must fall within breakfast hours (6:30 AM – 10:30 AM). The app will not let you select a pickup time after 10:30 AM for breakfast items.
Does the Chick-fil-A One app show real-time breakfast hours? +
Yes. The Chick-fil-A One app displays your selected restaurant's exact breakfast hours, which can differ from the standard 6:30–10:30 AM at airport, mall, hospital, and campus locations. The app also blocks breakfast items from being ordered after the local cutoff.
Are Chick-fil-A breakfast hours different in different time zones? +
No — Chick-fil-A breakfast hours are based on each restaurant's local time. Every location ends breakfast at 10:30 AM local time, so an East Coast store stops at 10:30 AM ET, a West Coast store stops at 10:30 AM PT, and so on. There is no nationwide synchronized cutoff.
What happens if I get to Chick-fil-A at exactly 10:30 for breakfast? +
It depends on the location. Some operators are flexible if you're in line by 10:30 AM and will fulfill your breakfast order. Others enforce the cutoff strictly the moment 10:30 hits. To be safe, place your order through the drive-thru or app a few minutes before 10:30 AM.
Has Chick-fil-A ever offered all-day breakfast? +
No. Chick-fil-A has never offered an all-day breakfast menu nationwide. Unlike McDonald's (which ran all-day breakfast 2015–2020), Chick-fil-A has consistently kept breakfast a morning-only service to maintain operational efficiency and freshness.
Does Chick-fil-A serve breakfast at 11 AM? +
No. Chick-fil-A does not serve breakfast at 11 AM. Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM and the lunch menu takes over until close. If it's 11 AM and you want a breakfast-style item, the closest options are the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, salads, or a Frosted Coffee from the all-day menu.
What's the latest I can order Chick-fil-A breakfast? +
The latest you can order Chick-fil-A breakfast is 10:29 AM. The 10:30 AM cutoff is firm at most locations. If you arrive after 10:30 AM, you'll only be able to order from the lunch menu. Order through the Chick-fil-A One app at least 5 minutes before 10:30 AM to be safe.
Find Chick-fil-A breakfast hours near you
Hours vary slightly by location. Search by city or ZIP to see exact daily breakfast hours for your nearest Chick-fil-A.