The Sandwich Meal is the default order at Chicken Salad Chick and the one most people end up with without really deciding. At roughly $11.99 it bundles any sandwich with a side and a drink.
What you get
- Any sandwich or melt from the menu — The Chick, a melt, a BLT, the Turkey Club
- One fresh side, or a cup of soup at no upcharge
- One drink
- Usually a pickle spear and a cookie, depending on location
That soup substitution is worth knowing about — a cup of soup counts as your side at no extra cost, which effectively gives you the half-sandwich-and-soup combination people look for without it being a separate menu item.
Does the bundle actually save money?
Bundle vs separate
| Bought how | Cost |
|---|---|
| Sandwich alone | $8.99 – $10.79 |
| + side bought separately | +$3.59 – $3.99 |
| + drink bought separately | +$2.49 – $2.99 |
| Total, bought separately | ~$15.07 – $17.77 |
| Sandwich Meal | ~$11.99 |
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So yes — the bundle saves roughly $3 to $5 over buying the same three items individually. That is one of the clearer value propositions on this menu, and the reason the Scoop Meal and Sandwich Meal are the two orders staff steer people towards.
The calorie range is enormous
A Sandwich Meal can be anywhere from about 700 to 1,500 calories, and the sandwich itself is not what decides that. Three choices are:
- Bread. White adds 120, wheatberry 130, a large croissant around 330.
- Side. Fresh fruit is 80. A bowl of mac & cheese is 560.
- Drink. Unsweet tea is 0. A 32 oz sweet tea is around 380.
Pick lightly in all three and the meal sits near 700. Pick heavily and it approaches 1,500. Full detail on the nutrition page.
Which sandwich to choose
Sandwich options
| Sandwich | A la carte | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| The ChickYour choice of chicken salad on white or wheatberry bread, with lettuce and tomato. | $8.99 | 400 – 550 |
| Chicken Salad MeltChicken salad and melted cheddar on grilled bread. | $9.99 | 550 |
| Bacon Cheddar MeltChicken salad, bacon and cheddar, grilled. | $10.79 | 650 |
| Chicken Salad BLTChicken salad with bacon, lettuce and tomato — on a croissant it jumps roughly 330 calories. | $10.49 | 500 – 760 |
| Pimento Cheese BLTPimento cheese with bacon, lettuce and tomato. | $10.29 | 600 – 940 |
| Turkey ClubSliced turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. | $10.79 | 550 – 650 |
| Turkey PestoTurkey with pesto, provolone and tomato. Availability varies by location. | $10.49 | 600 |
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For a first visit, The Chick with Sassy Scotty is the safest order. If you want the sandwich that most justifies the price, the Bacon Cheddar Melt is the one people come back for. Compare the fillings on the flavors guide.
Questions about this item
How much is a Sandwich Meal at Chicken Salad Chick?
Around $11.99, including any sandwich, a side or a cup of soup, and a drink. Specialty meals such as the Bacon Cheddar Melt Meal run slightly higher at about $12.59.
Can I get soup instead of a side with a Sandwich Meal?
Yes — a cup of soup counts as your side at no upcharge at most locations. This is the closest thing on the menu to a half-sandwich-and-soup combo, and it is available all day rather than only at lunch.
Is the Sandwich Meal better value than buying separately?
Yes, clearly. The same sandwich, side and drink bought individually comes to roughly $15–$17.77. The meal is about $11.99 — a saving of $3 to $5.