Are you ready for a good ole time at Cletus’ Chicken Shack in Universal Studios Florida?
I’m taking it to the south for this week’s Best Thing I Ever Ate series!
I’m a southern theme park gal whose roots are in central Florida.
When we eat, we eat!
It becomes more like a spiritual experience than a moment of must have sustenance.
It’s no wonder that Cletus’ Chicken Shack over in the Simpsons Land at Universal Studios has my foodie heart with its savory but sweet Chicken and Waffle sandwich.
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Cletus’ Chicken Shack Restaurant at a Glance:
- Located in Simpsons Land at Universal Studios
- Based around the Cletus’ family
- My favorite thing to eat is the Chicken & Waffle Sandwich which comes with double battered, extra crispy fried chicken breast between two waffles with maple syrup mayo, and tater tots
- Be sure to use Mobile Ordering to skip the line and pick up your food faster
Keep reading to see how to get one of the best things to eat at Universal Studios!
Welcome to Simpsons Land at Universal Studios: Springfield U.S.A
The Simpsons inspired restaurant can be found in the Springfield area of the park next to Moe’s Tavern.
Springfield U.S.A has officially been around since the summer of 2013 and has quickly become a fan favorite after its arrival.
It makes you feel as if you’ve been placed directly inside of America’s favorite city as a real tourist.
You’ll also get to discover all the incredible places mentioned throughout the years of the cartoon franchise.
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What to Expect at Cletus’ Chicken Shack in Springfield U.S.A.
While you’re here, you become a part of Cletus’ family as he gets ready to serve you the best parts of the chicken in true hillbilly style!
From Chicken Thumbs to my favorite, the Chicken in Waffle dish, you’ll fall in love with all of favorite Southern comfort food here!
Cletus’ Chicken Shack Menu at Universal Studios Florida
Now we’re we to the best part…the food! Let’s go over what you can expect on the menu at this Simpsons restaurant.
Food at Cletus’ Chicken Shack in Universal Studios
- Chicken & Waffle Sandwich Double battered, extra crispy fried chicken breast between two waffles with maple syrup mayo, and tater tots
- Double Batter Chicken Platter Corn flake crusted, battered fried chicken with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and coleslaw
- Chicken Arms Choice of Buffalo or barbeque chicken wings with bleu cheese, celery and tater tots
- Chicken Thumbs Fried chicken tenders with tater tots and choice of barbeque sauce or honey mustard
- Thrilled to be Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken with lettuce and tomato on a specialty bun with tater tots
Drinks at Cletus’ Chicken Shack in Universal Studios
- Fountain Beverages Coca-Cola products
- Buzz Cola
- Milkshake 100% “Mammal Milk” (Chocolate or Vanilla)
Hipster Power Tip: Be sure to take advantage of the mobile ordering service at Universal Studios Florida. It will allow you to order your food from your phone. You’ll then be able to skip the line to pick up your food once its ready!
Cletus’ Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
As you can see, the menu at Cletus’ Chicken Shack is small but mighty!
Although you can’t go wrong with any item on the menu, my favorite pick is the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich.
This theme park presentation of a southern classic hit it out of the park for me.
The crispy, golden chicken breast was sandwiched between two small waffles with fresh, crunchy iceberg lettuce, a tomato slice, and a maple syrup based mayo sauce.
The sweet and salty combination was so intoxicating and well put together that it made me forget I was even eating food from a popular theme park such as Universal Studios.
Hipster Power Tip: Ask for extra maple syrup mayonnaise on the side to kick your sandwich up a notch!
What to Know Before You Go to Universal Studios Florida
Before you make your way out to Universal Studios, you may have a few questions that you need answered to make your trip go perfectly.
Your first question may be:
What’s the best itinerary for Universal Studios Orlando?
You’ll want to save time on your Universal Orlando trip, so you must have a game-plan to save time and see the most popular attractions.
You can grab your FREE Universal Orlando Resort Guidebook above!
More questions you may have are:
What time does Universal Studios open?
Universal Studios Florida is open 365 days a year from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. in the regular season and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the peak season.
Hours may change based on the busyness of the park.
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How much does it cost to go to Universal Studios in Florida?
The cost of admission starts at $119 (prices subject to change), but I like discounts so I use Groupon to find cheap Universal Studios tickets.
What should I do first at Universal Studios Orlando?
One of the best Universal Studios Orlando tips that I can give you is to start at Diagon Alley first.
This Harry Potter-inspired area will fill up quickly making the line for the two attractions (Escape from Gringotts and Ollivanders wand experience) extremely long.
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My Final Thoughts on Cletus’ Chicken Shack at Universal Studios Florida
The next time you make your way to Universal Studios Orlando be sure to try Cletus’ Chicken and Waffle sandwich.
This delicious dish is this month’s Best Thing I Ever Ate.
It will be money well spent and if you are a Passholder you will be able to receive a 10% discount on the purchase as well.
Have you ever ate at Cletus’ Chicken Shack? If so, what was your favorite dish? Let us know in the comments section below.
If you enjoyed this article, then you’ll love these:
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- Islands of Adventure One-Day Itinerary
- Diagon Alley Complete Guide
- Best Photo Spots at Islands of Adventure
- A Celebration of Harry Potter Tips and Tricks
- What You Need to Pack for Universal Orlando
Until next time, Happy Dining Hipsters!
About the Author
My name is Nikky. I’m a wife, a mother, a pharmacist turned theme park blogger, USA Today 10Best Contributor, and a writer who loves ALL things amusement park related!
Traveling alone to the parks has changed my life and I want to show how you can create your own solo theme park memories.
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(Original Article Date: October 8, 2014/Updated February 22, 2024)
That looks delicious! I have never been to Universal, I need to change that, lol. I recently started watching the Harry Potter Movies so I can fully appreciate Diagon Alley and Hogwart’s Express. My husband is very excited about the Simpsons area as he is a huge fan!
If you ever need a Harry Potter friend, then I’m your gal! 🙂
Dam this looks good. Next time I go there, this is a must. Thanks 🙂
I was in universal in California in October and had this sandwich and I am truly addicted. This is the best sandwich that I have ever ate.
I’ve tried the sandwich at both hollywood and orlando…and I LOVE it!!!!