Arguing about whether heaven will serve Chick-fil-A or In-n-Out (Part 2)
Nov 20th by Jon- Tagged in:
- chick-fil-A,
- heaven,
- in-n-out
3 Reasons Chick-fil-A will be served in heaven.
(See Part 1 about In-n-Out right here)
1. They really take care of the shortys.
After my kids eat a Chick-fil-A kid’s meal, they read the book that came with it, and then quietly clean up the table and give me a big hug because they’ve just learned a lesson about the value of thankfulness. After my kids eat a McDonald’s happy meal, they throw the American Doll miniature toy that came with it on the ground, tell me they need a different one because “Julie is a hippy,” and then proceed to throw rocks at cars driven by old ladies. OK, slight exaggeration, but Chick-fil-A does put a tremendous effort on teaching kids great life values, including working with thousands of schools across the country and as a dad I really appreciate that.
2. They are closed on Sundays.
I really wrestled with the idea of not posting something new each week on Sunday on this blog. And we’re talking about just a silly blog. How hard was it for Chick-fil-A to decide to stay closed on Sundays? They’ll tell you it was easy. In an Internet driven world where we are all conditioned to expect and demand instant access to everything we could ever want, (I consider Tweet Deck not loading quickly on my iPhone to be a tragedy of the highest order) a fast food restaurant staying closed on one day of the week is a bold move. And you’d be shocked how often employees get to share their faith when friends and family members ask about why they’re closed on such an important day.
3. The Cathy Family
I don’t know Truett Cathy, but recently I met his son Dan, the COO of Chick-fil-A and his heart for the Lord blew me away. He shared some Bible verses that are rocking his world right now and was far more curious, humble and honest than I expected an executive at his level to be. (I think I thought he’d be all “tycoony.”) Sometimes when I find a nickel on the ground I become a conceited jerk. This guy runs a billion dollar company and puts sharing the gospel over everything else. Just insane.
Looking at the facts, it’s hard to make a decision on which fast food restaurant will actually be served in heaven. Fortunately however, there is a tie breaker item …
Sweet Tea.
If there is a more heavenly drink invented I certainly haven’t had it. I’m pretty sure this was the only drink available in the garden of Eden and after the fall, unsweet tea came into the world. At my cousin Josh’s wedding, wicked cool producer of Halogen television, he had a fountain of sweet tea. I stood beside it for a few minutes just watching it continuously loop deliciousness. I was excited but also a little scared because I thought seeing the fountain indicated that I had died and already arrived in heaven. And as a purveyor of oceans of sweet tea, I have to believe that Chick-fil-A will be served in heaven. Granted, in full disclaimer, I live in Georgia, have eaten there a billion times, occasionally write stories for them, was called a “homer” yesterday as readers predicted I would cave to home town favoritism and may in fact be biased.
That’s why we need to settle this debate in the comments. Enter “Chick-fil-A” or “In-n-Out.”
So who gets your vote? Which will be served in heaven?
Comments
OK, I love me some Chik-fil-a but given the choice I think I would probably choose In-N-Out. That might be because I get to have Chik-fil-a fairly regularly but rarely get In-N-Out.
Of course if we are gonna vote based on the best sweet tea then McCalister's Deli wins hands down.
No question about it. I wish I could by McCalister's sweet tea by the keg.
In-N-Out
all the way.
ALL THE WAY.
In-N-Out all the way… Chick-Fil-A uses MSG.
They do? That is SO 1980's. Uggh!
I love me some Chik-fil-A, but In-N-Out is the real winner. Their fries run circles around those bland waffle things. And everybody knows that beef > chicken.
Chick-fil-A all the way. Guess what I'm having for lunch now?
Also, my last blog was all about Chick-fil-A. Coincidence or Divine Providence?
Personally, I think in God's desire to provide us with abundant life (even in the after life) He will generously allow both establishments to serve their delicious numyummies.
Thanks, now I'm inexplicably craving Chick-Fil-A. There is one sort of near my office and I haven't had lunch yet, so I'm heading there now. I'll give you the credit for that little piece of revenue they otherwise would have missed out on today.
Sweet tea? That’s the tie beaker? Really dissapointed. Honestly. I live in the great white north,aka Canada. The last time I went down to the states, I was bummed all your iced tea is in fact iced tea. You guys are so behind the times. This is the 21’st century. Canadians can’t even get non sweetened tea any more. The only tea you will find served in resaurants in the cold drink section is sweetened ice tea. We don’t even make a distinction anymore. I really think something like roasting marshmellows over a giant fire place for dessert would have been the deal breaker.
Chik-fil-A. It feels like tithing.
Chick-fil-A gets my vote, mainly for their milkshakes. Best ever!
I'm pregnant and easily susceptible to cravings powered by suggestion. Last night, after finally reading the post about In-n-Out, I made my husband take us there for dinner. He'll be baffled tonight when I ask him for chicken, especially since we don't have a Chick-fil-A anywhere in a 50 mile radius here in Northern California. Perhaps El Pollo Loco will suffice…
Anyway, my vote is In-n-Out. They only do a few things, and such specialization is the key to mastery!
In-N-Out, 'nuff said.
None of the above. It'll be The Vortex all the way.
I'm another Canuck (sorry Cynthia – go Stamps!) who just has to weigh in here. I've enjoyed both In-N-Out and Chick-Fil-A on my visits to the States, and Tim Horton's coffee is nothing short of heavenly, but I have to go with Swiss Chalet.
I was sick and they delivered chicken noodle soup to my door. If Matthew 25 is to be believed (and I have reason to suspect that it is), this means they will definitely get to go to heaven.
In-N-Out. Can't beat it.
No question-CHick Fil A
Chick-Fil-A 100%. I'm pretty sure the fact that In-and-Out send all of their employees to Disney every year is a strike against them. I know my family is not the only one that boycotted Disney back in the 90s. Also, Chick-Fil-A has been served at every youth event or Christian concert I've ever been to.
In-N-Out!
There will be In-N-Out. God has to do something with all the beef wandering around on those 1,000 hills Psalms told us about. There will also be Chick-Fil-A, to satisfy those sandwich-board-wearing bovines.
I don't know, I mean I've only ever had Chick-fil-A (of the two up for consideration of course) but you know heaven is a pretty big place so I'm thinking that it's possible…JUST POSSIBLE…they could both be there. Kind of like how the same town can have not only McDonald's but also Burger King, Wendy's, Dairy Queen and Jack in the Box. But then again, I am of the line of thought that it is actually going to be Mexican food that is served in Heaven since manna=tortillas. Just saying.
chick fil a!!!!!!!!! definitly the best!! I came from upstate NY.. I never heard of chick fil a before moving to VA!! my first time there .. i was left speechless!!!!
just had chick-fil-a for lunch. I'm glad you mentioned sweet tea. that definitely seals the deal for me.
In-n-Out.
Until you can order your sweet tea animal style!
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Chick fil A — not because they're the best fast food chicken on the market, but because they will tell you when you visit their corporate office — "We're not in the chicken business. We're in the business of developing people." It's not about making money — it's about making people better. I had the pleasure of visiting their offices and meeting Truett Cathey this summer. I'll never look at business the same way again.
Their mission statement is extraordinary: To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all He had entrusted to us, and to have a positive positive impact on everyone who comes in contact with Chick Fil A.
So, the Chick-Fil-A mystery is this… every single time I have EVER been there, they answer my "Thank you" with a "My pleasure" NEVER a "you're welcome". I think it is delightful, respectful and makes me feel like the most important customer ever! Every time! My question for you? Coincidence?
I think not.
Anyone who works there want to weigh in on this training secret?
I don't work there, but having many friends who have, I have heard the story and wish I could relay it better. But basically, they are trained to- because as you said it is respectful and makes the customer feel important
Chipotle. It will be in heaven for sure. The reason they charge extra for their chips is to help people fight the sin of gluttony since their burritos are so big already. Sure, some people might look at it as cheap, but those people are probably being judgmental and have logs in their eyes.
And, because I am a Californian born and raised I have to vote for In-N-Out. Plus, there are three within a 6 mile radius of me and I have never even seen a Chick-fil-A.
FINALLY!! A voice of reason and wisdom. Chipotle will definitely be THE place to eat in heaven. And instead of fountains of sweet tea there will be fountains of diet coke and every meal will come with a free side of quacamole.
I will preface by saying I've never had In-N-Out. I have seen pics of their food however, and they're a heart attack waiting to happen. My vote is Chick-Fil-A!
In-N-Out Burger all the way! Jesus <3 Double-Double!
In-N-Out. As a native Californian and "hardcore" In-N-Out disciple, it's my duty to vote for it, but more than that, it's a great honor to vote for this fast food franchise (booyah alliteration) that rises high to the heavens, far above that weak Chik-fil-A.
Every single person here in Southern California would vote for In-N-Out. I guarantee it. It's cheaper, better, and there aren't any huge cows that make kids cry.
Seriously, In-N-Out is everybody's favorite here and has been for as long as I can remember. Chick-Fil-A became a popular place to go last year, but not as popular as In-N-Out. Gotta love Animal Style!
Chick Fil A all the way! I used to think Chick Fil A was just some weird restaurant that was on the other end of the mall from the food court. (That's what I thought when I was 8 and wondered why we could never eat there – Mom and Dad like the choices in the food court.) Anyway, Chick Fil A is my FAVORITE fast food place! I love them! And I've had In and Out Burger – didn't like it and didn't even know they were a Christian company.
In-n-Out
I've never had In-n-Out, so maybe I'm biased, but Chick-Fil-A has so many good things to eat. I love that Chick-Fil-A sauce they have, too. And those milkshakes are heavenly.
For more Chick-Fil-A love, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJHqstPuNo&fe...
In AZ, we're blessed to have both In-N-Out and Chick-Fil-A, and I don't see why heaven won't be the same.
However, if it has to be one or the other, it's obviously going to be the burger shop. They not only have John 3:16 on the cups, but Revelation 3:20 and something in Habakkuk make an appearance as well. And if you're raving about the sweet tea, I think you have to try the Arnold Palmer at In-N-Out. If you haven't tried the fantastic combo of pink lemonade and tea is truly amazing.
Hands down- Chick- fil-a!
chick-fil-a!!!
So thanks to this post, I had Chick Fil A for lunch…and it was absolutely delicious!!
CFA Definitely gets my vote!
chick-fil-a! My son and I happened to go to Chick-Fil-A for lunch on cow appreciation day, and Dan and Truett Cathy came in for lunch. What a treat just to be around them. I loved that they wore nametags just like the staff. Plus, heaven totally has the peach milkshake.
Since heaven will be a place of peace and harmony and my husband loves In & Out burgers and I'm a Chick-fill-A fan, I believe there will be a merger called "Chick-In-Fill-Out"–but it won't be fast food…we're talking eternity here!!
I go to Auburn and there is a Chick-fil-A in our student center. So I eat there at least 5 times a week. Delicious juicy chicken with amazing service, what more could one want?! I really enjoy your blog, Jon!
I had to jump in.
I live in Long Beach, CA and we have a Chick-fi-a and In-N-Out right next door to each other. We went there just last night, so we had this very choice staring us in the face.
Hands down, In-N-Out for the food, but we also went to Chick-fil-a to get a sweet tea. It's amazing. This is the best of all possible worlds.
I think 95% of the people picking Chick-fil-a have never been to an In-N-Out.
Neither will be served, and if they were served I wouldn’t go. Vegetarian over here. I don’t care about animals dyin’, but meat is pretty disgusting when you get down to it.
Although I must say I prefer Chick-fil-A's food, I really do feel that In-N-Out will be served in heaven because of one reason.
Chick-fil-A cooks their food in peanut oil. Now, I don't know how many of your readers are allergic to peanuts, but I sure am (not deathly, but enough to be insanely uncomfortable for days after eating something doused in the oil of this nut). It baffles me, actually, that a company so popular and so loved by families could even cook their food in something that is known to cause a common, and serious, allergic reaction. If I had a minute with the COO that you met up with a while back, I'd ask him why not change to regular oil so people like me, who WOULD patronize their restaurant for a number of reasons including their commitment to Jesus as well as their delicious food, could partake. Except on Sundays, of course
In-N-Out!
I've been to both and while In and Out is good, there really is no comparison. Chick-Fil-A all the way. Have you tried their peppermint chocolate chip milkshakes?
Chick-Fil-A of course…but I think it'll be "chicken" as we won't be eating them anymore due to the whole "no death" thing…will probably taste even better!!
was about to go chic-fil-a but notice it is already winning by a land slide. so no vote for me.