Original Chicken Sandwich before 6:00 AM? Terminal A has it.
This Chick-fil-A sits airside in Terminal A, past security, and opens at 4:30 AM Monday through Saturday, so it catches the first MEM departures. It closes at 9:00 PM, and like every Chick-fil-A, it’s shut all day Sunday, so plan around that if you’re on a weekend connection.
Prices run in the airport “$” bracket: the Original Chicken Sandwich meal usually lands under $10, which is on the lower end for Memphis International. The menu sticks to the national lineup: sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries, breakfast biscuits, and lemonade, all in the same red-and-white setup you already know from landside locations.
Terminal A means this works best if you’re flying out of A or don’t mind a short walk from B or C. It’s post-security, so you can’t use it on arrival if MEM is your final destination and you’ve already exited to baggage claim. Lines spike in the 6:30–8:30 AM and 4:00–6:00 PM banks, but turnover is quick compared with sit-down spots in B and C.
Order the Original Chicken Sandwich if you just want the classic: breaded chicken, pickles, soft bun, done. Breakfast regulars usually stick to chicken biscuits and hash browns before 9:30–10:00 AM, then switch to nuggets and fries later in the day. Portions match street locations, so one combo is usually enough for a short-haul flight.
There aren’t major complaint trends in recent reviews, but this is still airport fast food, so expect limited seating near gate areas at peak times. Drinks come in the standard Styrofoam cups, useful if you’re walking your sweet tea back toward a B or C gate.
Tip: if your flight leaves from B or C, grab your Chick-fil-A here in A around 45 minutes before boarding, then walk back and eat at your gate while the zone lines form.
Original Chicken Sandwich