Here is the short version, because most pages that answer this question take four hundred words to avoid saying it: Chicken Salad Chick does not have a separate lunch menu. There is one menu, it runs from open to close, and everything on it is available at 10:30 in the morning and at 7:45 in the evening.
That is genuinely unusual for a fast-casual chain, and it is a consequence of how the food is made. There are no fryers and no grill line. Chicken salad is prepared in-store in batches before service and assembled cold to order, so there is no kitchen changeover between dayparts and nothing to switch on or off.
What that means for you
- No lunch-only items and no items that unlock later.
- No breakfast at all — doors open at 10:00 or 10:30 AM.
- No chain-wide lunch special. Any “daily special” price you see quoted online is either one franchise's local promotion or invented.
- The closest thing to a lunch deal is a standard Scoop Meal or Sandwich Meal, where a cup of soup substitutes for your side at no upcharge.
What people mean by the lunch menu
When people search for the lunch menu, they usually want one of three things: the meal combinations, the lighter options, or a soup-and-sandwich deal. All three exist — they are just not labelled as lunch.
The meal combinations
The core meal combinations
| Meal | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Scoop MealOne scoop of any flavor, one side and a drink. | $10.29 | 280 – 460 |
| 2 Scoop MealTwo scoops (mix flavors freely), one side and a drink. | $12.49 | 700 – 900 |
| Sandwich MealAny sandwich or melt with a side and a drink. | $11.99 | 700 – 1,500 |
| Bacon Cheddar Melt MealThe melt with a side and a drink. | $12.59 | 600 – 750 |
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The soup-and-sandwich combination
This is the one worth knowing about. At most locations a cup of soup counts as your included side at no upcharge on any meal. So a Sandwich Meal with a cup of tomato bisque is, functionally, the soup-and-sandwich lunch that other chains charge extra for — and it is available all day, not only between 11 and 2.
Soups rotate and not every location carries all six. Details on the sides and soups guide.
The lighter lunch
If you want a lunch that does not require a nap afterwards, the order is a scoop on a bed of lettuce with fresh fruit and unsweet tea — roughly 430 calories and about $10.29. Full breakdown on the Classic Salad page.
When lunch is actually busy
Peak service is roughly 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and Friday is the heaviest day of the week. This is fundamentally a lunch restaurant that also serves dinner rather than the other way around, so if you arrive at noon on a Friday, expect a queue.
Two ways round it: order ahead through the app for pickup, or come after about 2 PM when the rush has cleared and the flavors have usually been topped up. See the ordering guide.
About “lunch specials”
We looked properly for a chain-wide lunch special and could not verify one. Some menu sites quote a “$9.99 Daily Chick Special” or a “Tuesday BOGO Quick Chicks” deal; neither could be corroborated by any independent source, and we are not going to repeat figures we cannot stand behind.
What does exist, and is well documented, are chain-wide free-food days — National Chicken Salad Day on July 16 and Guest Appreciation Day in January — plus franchise-level promotions. Those are covered on our free food days page and the discounts guide.
The full menu, since it is the same at lunch
The whole menu at a glance
| Category | Price range | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken salad flavors | $5.49 / scoop | All 17 flavors |
| Sandwiches & melts | $8.99 – $10.79 | Sandwich prices |
| Meals | $10.29 – $12.79 | Sandwich Meal |
| Sides & soups | $0.25 – $5.99 | Sides guide |
| Drinks | $1.00 – $3.19 | Drinks by size |
| Desserts | $1.99 – $19.99 | Sweet treats |
| Kids | ~$6.05 | Little Chicks |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Chicken Salad Chick have a separate lunch menu?
No. There is a single all-day menu with no daypart restrictions. Every item is available from opening at 10:00–10:30 AM until closing at 8:00 PM.
Does Chicken Salad Chick have a lunch special?
Not chain-wide, and we could not verify any of the “daily special” prices quoted on other menu sites. The genuine value order is a standard Sandwich Meal or Scoop Meal, which bundles a side and a drink for $3–$5 less than buying them separately. Individual franchises do run their own promotions — check your location's social pages.
Can I get soup and half a sandwich for lunch?
Effectively yes. A cup of soup substitutes for your side at no upcharge on any meal at most locations, which gives you the soup-and-sandwich combination without it being a separate menu item. Available all day.
What time is Chicken Salad Chick busiest?
Roughly 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with Friday the heaviest day. Ordering ahead through the app or arriving after 2 PM both avoid the worst of it.