For all you Cheese Krystal & Chili Cheese Fries Lovers out there, check out Krystal Combo No. 3!

As you may already know, we love to hear from Krystal Lovers about everything Krystal. Whether it be feedback about Krystal’s new Sweet BBQ, Fiery Buffalo and Savory Butter “Pick Your Chik” flavors or about how fans use Krystal’s Free Wi-Fi or about Krystal’s guests’ first experiences with the brand. No matter what the topic, we want to know, which is why we recently polled Krystal’s Facebook Fans and Twitter Followers to ask: What’s your ideal Krystal Combo, if not already featured on the menu?

Here’s what Krystal’s online community had to say…

Twitter Follower: @meganwhit
@krystalist 3 chz krystals with a large chkn bite. (Its all I ever get/have gotten since ‘04.)

Facebook Fan: Tricia Hedrick Carden
2 cheese Krystals with onion rings and a shake! YUM!

Facebook Fan: Judy Close
2 chili cheese pups, 1 chili cheese fries 1 krystal w/cheese med drink all for 5.99 I’m hungry can I have my order please.

Facebook Fan: Chris Mull
5 krystals with ketchup, 3 chicken krystals, some as of yet invented sweet krystal, fries and a super large mega drink

Facebook Fan: Susan Collins
2 krystals, fries, chili {for dipping your fries in] and drink

Facebook Fan: Michael Stephen Kirby
2 Krystals, 2 Krystal Chiks, Chili Cheese Fries and a Coke. AWESOME!!!!

Twitter Follower: @Artrinsic
@krystalist One Spicy Chik, two regular Krystals, fries and a Dr. Pepper = enlightenment.

Facebook Fan: Julie Ezerski Johnson
4 cheese Krystals, Fries, and a drink. OR 2 cheese Krystals, Chili Cheese Fries, and a drink. Mmmmm… Krystal!

Facebook Fan: Josh Herrington
Ideally I’d love a 3 Krystal & 2 Krysyal Chik combo, but I think a Mix-N-Match combo would work very well. Kinda like a pick 5 items for $?.??!

Facebook Fan: Savannah Adkins
thats a great question! My combo would be 2 chiks, 1 krystal w/ cheese no mustard, a corn pup, coke and fries!

Twitter Follower: @nos4nus2
@krystalist A 100% buffalo Krystal, sweet potato fries, Peach tea.

I think it’s safe to say that if we’ve learned one thing by this survey, it’s that Krystal fans sure do love their Cheese Krystals and Chili Cheese Fries! Next time you’re at a Krystal, check out Krystal Burger Combo #3!

Krystal showed its love to guests for Valentine’s Day with two Value Meal offers that simply couldn’t be beat. And even better, they plan to continue dishing out the love to fans throughout the month of February by extending both the $2.99 Famous Krystal and $3.99 Krystal Chik Value Meals.

That’s right, still available in restaurants systemwide, the Krystal Value meal features three all-beef Famous Krystal Burgers served hot off the grill and topped with diced onions, mustard and a juicy Dill pickle; tasty fries and a refreshing drink all for only $2.99.

And for Chik lovers, The Krystal Chik Value meal includes two crispy, 100% all-white Famous Krystal Chiks with its traditional toppings of mayonnaise and a Dill pickle; golden fries and a cold drink for $3.99

But again, this is still a limited time offer, so you better act fast. Visit Krystal’s Facebook Page to learn more.

Feeling more like chicken instead of beef? Well look no further to satisfy your white meat craving because Krystal’s got a little something for everyone this holiday and these Chiks come at a price you just can’t pass up.

To show its love this Valentine’s Day, Krystal is featuring two Famous Krystal Chiks, fries and a drink for only $3.99. We’re talking two crispy, 100% all-white, whole chicken breast filets fried to golden perfection and topped with a dollop of mayonnaise and a juicy Dill pickle. Now that’s what we call true love people.

And if your honey deserves a little treat at the end of this meal, pick up an order of Sweet Bites for your sweet. They’re bound to get you a few extra brownie points, and did we mention that these little pastry balls sprinkled with powdered sugar are just dang good? I mean, the question isn’t “Why?” but rather, “Why not?”

For more on both the $2.99 Famous Krystal and $3.99 Krystal Chik value meals, visit Krystals’ Facebook Page. Don’t you just love Valentine’s Day?

While it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes a Krystal Hamburger taste so darn good, many would argue it’s the steamed-in onion flavor that gives it its “nothin’ like it” edge. Now, what would happen if the onions weren’t just steamed in but also served crispy on top? That’s what we found out today when we made our weekly lunch run to our local Krystal at 14th and Northside Dr. to try The Crispy Onion Krystal.

Picture Krystal’s famously small, square burger with all of its regular fixins’, except one twist. Instead of it just being layered with square-cut white onions, the burger patty is also topped with long, thinly sliced crispy onions that you would normally expect to see on a steak sandwich. You know those crispy, flavorful onions with the deep golden color that have that wonderful crunch and not-too-heavy fried taste? Yep. Those are the ones we’re talking about.

So, what’s better? The Famous Krystal or the Crispy Onion Krystal? The verdict is still out with our group. It’s always hard to top the original but we’re always excited to taste something new and delicious.

Photo above of Crispy Onion Krystals shot in our office before some serious devouring took place.

We wanted to send out a reminder to all you current and future Krystal Lovers out there to stop by the “Sample Saturday” event taking place tomorrow, Jan. 17, from 1-4 p.m. at the new Krystal Restaurant in Franklin, TN.

If you’ve never been one to venture out beyond the classic Krystal or Krystal Cheese, then here’s your chance. The folks in Franklin will be sampling items such as the Spicy Southern Chik Basket with Fiesta Waffle Fries and Krystal’s ever-expanding premium beverage line, including Krystal Freezes and MilkQuakes.

The new restaurant is conveniently located at 1412 Murfreesboro Rd.  And get this – we even checked the weather for you.  Although it will be a little chilly out, the sun will be shining all day long with only partly cloudy skies.  So, get out of the house and join your friends for some much needed winter comfort food. And remember, it’s FREE! You’ve got nothing to lose.

See below for a full list of Krystal menu items that will be available for sampling…

• The Spicy Southern Chik Basket with Fiesta Waffle Fries made with 100% whole breast chicken filet marinated with classic hot sauce seasonings.
• Deliciously cool Krystal Freezes with gourmet syrups made from pure cane sugar and natural fruit flavorings.
• Signature small, square Krystal Chiks served up on the famously soft Krystal bun and topped with mayonnaise and a pickle.
• Iconically small and tasty Krystal Pups made to order plain, with chili and/or with cheese.
• A variety of premium MilkQuakes made with real ice cream. Classic flavors include Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry in addition to a few limited time options such as Mint Chocolate Cookie and Pumpkin Pie. Click here to see more flavors!

State-of-the-art digital menu boards with integrated TVs are positioned directly in front of each parking space at the new Krystal drive-in in Greenville.

Krystal lovers in Greenville, South Carolina can rejoice as the brand new Krystal drive-in, drive-thru and dine-in officially opened its doors today at 6 a.m. and is now serving up delicious menu items hot off the grill.

The state-of-the-art restaurant features a full-service drive-in with classic carhop service, in-your-vehicle Wi-Fi internet access and digital menu boards with integrated TVs positioned directly in front of each parking space.

Not only that, the new restaurant (which is only one of three in the nation) is serving up an expanded menu that includes brand new items.  This, of course, is in addition to the popular Krystal favorites, such as Krystal burgers, Krystal Chiks and Pups.

The new menu choices now available include items such as: Hot ‘N Country Wings®, chicken wings covered in a deliciously crispy and spicy breading; Krystal Smoothies®, a line up of all-natural, all-fruit smoothie beverages; Mac ‘N Cheese Wedges®, small, tasty wedges of fried mac ‘n cheese bites; RockSlides®, a line of ice cream-based beverages that include mix-ins such as M&Ms, Butterfinger and Snickers; and Krystal Toaster Sandwiches®, a variety of Krystal-sized sandwiches served on toasted bread including Philly Cheesesteak, Turkey Club, Grilled Cheese, BLT and Grilled Bacon and Cheese.

The new Krystal also includes a full-service drive-in for those who need a quick meal on the go as well as a traditional dining room for those who want to eat in.

So for those in the Greenville area, there’s a new place to eat in town.  Why not stop by today and let us know what your favorite part of the new Krystal is.  Is it drive-in? The new menu items? Or maybe both?

Krystal's Chik 'N Bites are crispy and perfectly seasoned, making them the perfect snack option.

We know everyone is familiar with the Famous Krystal Burger, Krystal Chiks, Pups, MilkQuakes and Freezes, but what about menu items like Chik ‘N Bites, the side salad and the B.A. Burger?

Well, that’s why we’re going to start a new series of post around here where we feature and review some of the lesser known products at Krystal.

Now we know there are many Krystal connoisseurs out there who are familiar with the ins and outs of the entire Krystal menu and tend to mix things up at each visit.  And we see emails all the time from folks raving about products such as the Lemon Ice Box Pie or the Chili Cheese Fries, but what about the rest of us that are stuck in a rut and tend to order the same Krystal combo meal each and every time?

What are we missing out on?

Well, that’s what this series is for.  We’re going to order up a different product here and there, then we’ll post our photos and our review for your reading pleasure.

So, let’s not waste anytime.

Our first featured product: Krystal Chik ‘N Bites.

Never having tried the Chik ‘N Bites before (but a huge fan of most chicken nugget items in general), we decided to start our series out with this snack option.

Served in a traditional french fry holder, these bite-sized chicken nuggets are deliciously crispy and juicy.  The breading, which is thick, has a zesty, peppery flavoring that is perfectly seasoned – not bland in the least.  The chicken is all white meat and has been cooked to perfection, leaving it juicy and not dry.

Smaller in size, these are definitely a great option for those looking for an afternoon or late night snack. They’d also make for a great lighter lunch option.

Priced at $1.49 at our local Krystal (keep in mind, prices may vary) Chik ‘N Bites are also a great children’s menu alternative, one that will have you stealing bites when your kid isn’t looking.

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Rating: 4 out of 5 Krystals

Will we order it again? Yes, but we don’t think it will replace our standard order of a Number #1 Combo with Cheese.  We’ll just keep it in mind the next time we want something a little less filling.

Insider Tip: Ask for a packet of ranch dressing to dip your Chik ‘N Bites in.  It adds an extra dimension of flavor that makes the bite-sized chicken even more delicious.

Taste the infamous Krystal Pup for free this Saturday in Hixson.

As you may have already read in this morning’s Times Free Press, the Krystal restaurant in Hixson, Tenn., will host its second sampling event this Saturday, giving local residents the chance to taste for free the restaurant’s expansive menu options.

In addition to the free food samples, everyone will be able to enter a drawing for a $100 gift card from the fast food icon.

Simply stop by the Krystal on Hixson Pike this Saturday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.  There you’ll have the opportunity to taste test Krystal menu items such as MilkQuakes, Krystal Chiks, Krystal Pups and various Krystal Freeze flavors.

And don’t worry if you can’t make it this weekend, there will be one more free sample event next Saturday.  Yay for free food!

Tomorrow the final “Sample Saturday” event will take place in Springdale, concluding the highly popular series. 

In addition to sampling free menu items such as Krystal Chiks, MilkQuakes, Krystal Pups and the new Krystal Freeze, the American Red Cross will be onsite hosting a blood drive, giving local residents a chance to give back.

Tomorrow’s event will take place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Krystal located at 1503 S. Thompson St.

Just a quick reminder for all you Krystal lovers in Springdale:

Tomorrow between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Krystal will be handing out free samples of Krystal Chiks, Krystal Pups, MilkQuakes and the brand new Krystal Freeze as a part of “Sample Saturday”.

So don’t miss out!