Chick-fil-A’s beloved Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich has returned to menus nationwide, bringing a wave of nostalgia and new flavor upgrades. The limited-time offering, available March 17 through mid-June 2025, combines crispy bacon, melted Colby Jack cheese, and a smoky sauce between a toasted sweet yeast bun. Customer reviews suggest the recipe improvements have created an even more satisfying experience than previous iterations. Paired with new Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages, this comeback represents more than just a sandwich.
A Sweet and Smoky Return
Many Chick-fil-A enthusiasts can mark their calendars for March 17, 2025, when the beloved Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich makes its highly anticipated return to menus nationwide. The popular menu item, which was last available in 2022, will remain on menus until June 7, 2025, or while supplies last, giving customers nearly three months to enjoy this limited-time offering.
The sandwich features a unique combination of flavors that has garnered significant fan appreciation over the years. Each sandwich comes with crispy bacon seasoned with brown sugar and black pepper, melted Colby Jack cheese, fresh lettuce, and a smoky BBQ sauce, all served on a toasted sweet yeast bun.
A mouthwatering masterpiece combining brown sugar bacon, Colby Jack cheese, and smoky BBQ sauce on a perfectly toasted sweet bun.
Customers can customize their experience by choosing between original, spicy, or grilled chicken options, with the grilled version offering a lower-calorie alternative at 520 calories compared to the spicy version’s 690 calories. Originally developed by chef Cristy Cook around 2015, the sandwich has evolved to include new customization options based on customer feedback.
Accompanying this sandwich comeback is a new line of Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages, designed to complement the sandwich with their sweet, tropical flavors. The beverages come in different forms, including lemonade, frosted lemonade, iced tea, and Sunjoy, which combines tea and lemonade for a revitalizing twist. The Sunjoy option specifically blends Chick-fil-A’s signature lemonade with sweetened iced tea for a refreshing combination. Much like Trader Joe’s seasonal products that generate excitement among shoppers, these limited-time offerings create anticipation and drive customer visits. For those looking to elevate their meal experience even further, a glass of Blanc de Blancs champagne would provide a crisp, clean profile that perfectly cuts through the richness of the barbecue sandwich.
Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive since the announcement, with fans expressing their excitement across social media platforms. Many have shared their own versions of the sandwich and memories from its previous appearances on the menu, demonstrating the strong customer engagement that seasonal offerings can generate.
The return of this menu item aligns with Chick-fil-A’s spring menu strategy, which typically features warmer, brighter flavors as the seasons change.
This launch comes as the restaurant chain continues its expansion, with over 3,000 locations across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and plans for international growth including the UK market and Singapore by late 2025.
For those interested in nutritional information, detailed data is readily available on Chick-fil-A’s website for all menu items.
