This Tropical Chick-Fil-A Location With Island Vibes Is Unlike Any Other In The World

There are, as of this writing, two states without a Chick-fil-A restaurant, but Georgia is on the opposite end of the spectrum. The Peach State is currently home to over 270 locations (second only to Texas and Florida) and is notable for being the birthplace of the fast food chain. Appropriately for the state where founder Truett Cathy first started building his fried chicken empire, Georgia is home to several unique and quirky Chick-fil-A spinoff concepts. Aside from the Little Blue Menu test kitchen in Maryland, Georgia's Atlanta metro area contains all the eateries in the Chick-fil-A extended family, including Truett's Grill, The Dwarf House, and Truett's Luau, also popularly known as "the Hawaiian Chick-fil-A." In fact, Georgia is the only place you can find Truett's Luau, which has only one location. 

While a normal Chick-fil-A menu is long on the chicken entrees, Truett's Luau branches out from the drive-thru favorites you know and love. Sure, you can sit down here and get an Original Chicken Sandwich, waffle fries, and that signature lemonade that tastes so good, but you can also partake of a (beef!) burger with a slice of pineapple, sweet potato fries, saucy Polynesian nuggets, island-inspired tacos, fried rice, and even lava cake. Guests are greeted with a lei when they come through the door and a bright "aloha!" greeting. Inside, the décor leans towards a vibe that Lilo and Stitch would appreciate, with surfboards, palm trees, and Christmas lights. Even the exterior landscaping evokes images of Hawaii, with a patio surrounded by craggy stones and fountains.

According to user reports, dining at Truett's Luau may be quite different from your usual Chick-fil-A experience. Half the restaurant is dedicated to typical counter service, while the other half offers sit-down dining and an extended menu. The service is as cheerful as you'd expect from Chick-fil-A, but table turnover can reportedly be slow, and the restaurant tends to get very busy. Imagine the hellish lunchtime drive-thru line at your local CFA and multiply that by the novelty factor of the luau concept. Speaking of a drive-thru, Truett's Luau has one of those, too ... but the employees serving you wear colorful Hawaiian shirts, of course. Note that the food carries a higher price tag than a standard Chick-fil-A. And before you ask, yes — Truett's Luau is also closed on Sundays.

Fun is the focus at Truett's Luau. Inside, there are bongo drums and ukuleles for kids (and playful adults) to practice, along with party games on the outdoor patio. Guests really respond to the lively tropical atmosphere. "Really excited to finally eat [Chick-fil-A] Hawaiian style. Overall [e]verything was yummy good," one enthusiastic TripAdvisor review gushed. On the restaurant's Facebook profile, another positive review spoke to the great combination of Chick-fil-A quality with a fun twist. "We loved having a taste of Hawaii at our favorite quick service restaurant. Try the table service. We really enjoyed the mahi mahi platter," they wrote.