Krystal teamed up with Santa this holiday season to bring you a free $5 gift card with any $20 Krystal gift card purchase!

With Christmas and Hanukkah right around the corner, the holiday shopping madness is already in full swing. And while many Black Friday deals will end soon, Krystal is giving you the most bang for your buck all season long.

Starting Monday, Nov. 30th, all Krystal guests who purchase a $20 Krystal Gift Card in-store will receive a bonus $5 Gift Card absolutely free. That’s two gifts for the price of one!

Perfect for stocking stuffers, the Krystal gift cards come wrapped in holiday-themed sleeves that add a festive touch and allow for personalization. Krystal’s Holiday Gift Cards are also a convenient cashless payment option for busy customers eating on-the-go. Available in $10 increments, the reloadable gift cards never expire and can be used quickly and easily to purchase Krystal menu items year-round.

For more information, visit Krystal.com.

New Krystal.com integrates Krystal's social web presence and lets guests learn about new menu items, connect with fellow fans and more.

Welcome to the all new Krystal.com (Beta).

We’re now serving up a cleaner, smarter and more interactive site designed to make your online experience with Krystal one that excites the appetite, keeps you informed and lets you connect, share and be heard.

We’ve been listening to your feedback, and with our site’s fresh new look and innovative design, it’s now easier than ever for you to navigate and find the information you crave, like our latest promotions, product information and the location of your nearest Krystal restaurant. At any time, you’re just one-click away from all your Krystal needs.

Highlights of the new Krystal.com include:

• A dynamic home page that not only showcases Krystal’s exciting new menu choices with high-impact imagery but also serves as an up-to-the-minute dashboard for key sections of the site. Guests are also able to have their voices heard directly on the home page by participating in polls, and they’re just one click away to Krystal’s blog and social media sites.
• An interactive “Menu” page puts the spotlight on all of your favorite Krystal menu items, and allows you to easily filter your menu search by day part or category. Each product on the Krystal menu has its own dedicated page that includes nutritional information and product photos. You’re also able to review your favorite meal and share with friends online with just a click of your mouse.
• A “Connect” page fully integrates Krystal’s social web presence, making it simple for visitors to join Krystal’s online communities on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and more. Guests can become a Facebook fan, spark new conversations on Twitter and watch videos all from one online location.
• A “Promotions” page makes sure you’re the first to know what’s new at your local Krystal restaurant and about upcoming events and giveaways while also serving up delicious Krystal recipes to spice up your next Krystal get together.
• A “News” page serves as the source for all Krystal press releases while also integrating stories and posts from Krystalist, the official blog of Krystal.

The initial beta launch of the new Krystal.com is just the first step to our fresh and modernized look online. For now, the site is in its “beta” phase so that it can easily evolve and be enhanced based on your feedback as well as with the ever changing web itself.

We thank you for being loyal fans of Krystal and welcome your feedback and comments on how to improve your experience at Krystal.com. Please email us anytime at info@krystalist.com.

We’ve just experienced a new Krystal menu item, and it’s pure sweetness. Hello Krystal Sweet Bites. Goodbye self control.

If you’re a fan of cake-like donuts, then you better watch out. Krystal’s new Sweet Bites are little balls of sugary goodness with a soft inner pastry surrounded by a crispy breaded coating with powdered sugar sprinkled on top. The crispy shell creates a surprisingly unique crunch/soft bite combination that leaves you wanting more and more.

We’re just going to say it… They’re so good, they could replace Chocolate. Unless that is, Krystal decides to inject them with chocolate. But that’s another post. Hopefully.

Krystal Sweet Bites come in orders of six or 12 and are served warm in a cup that fits perfectly into your car’s cup holder. We mention this because the convenience allows your hands to be free for “Sweet Bite Popping” straight into your mouth, while still driving. What is “Sweet Bite Popping” you ask? You’ll have to wait until Monday and check back with us here. Wish the new interns good luck!

If you haven’t yet had the chance to try Krystal’s newest breakfast item, the Hashbrown CasseRolls, we’re here to say you are definitely missing out.

We didn’t know what we were missing either until one of our interns made the weekly Krystal breakfast run and picked up the new Hashbrown CasseRolls to try. They tasted so yummy that we had to share some photos with you here. If this doesn’t get your mouth watering, we don’t know what will.

You have until the end of June to try these hot, cheese-filled, crispy bites of hearty goodness so don’t delay. You’ll be kicking yourself otherwise. And while you’re there, pick up a Breakfast Scrambler. The Hasbrown CasseRolls’ peppery, potato flavor is the perfect complement to the sausage, egg and grits scrambler. No mess, no fuss.

Got your own Krystal Breakfast photos? Share with us and we’ll post them on Krystalist.com.

UPDATE: Just learned that the Hashbrown CasseRolls Breakfast is a ‘test’ product and only available in select markets, including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Memphis and Chattanooga and only available for a limited time

Ever wondered if anyone really wins those type of contests where you put a business card in a fish bowl and hope to be contacted to win a free lunch or dinner? Well, Krystalist just found one of those lucky winners on Gather.com who was excited and surprised to say that she actually entered a legit contest at her local Krystal in Texas and won!

After taking part in similar contests ourselves and never getting a call back, we were just as excited as Teresa T. to share the news. So here’s some love from Krystalist. We want to give a little hope to all you folks out there who have still never won a thing in your life – not even a simple game of BINGO! You know who you are. Today might be your lucky day.

So to Teresa T., thanks for sharing and enjoy your free “First Love Krystal Combo” meal. And to anyone else out there who has won anything unusual or something unexpectedly, tell us about it here.

Bright and early this morning, the brand new Krystal restaurant opened its doors in Sylacauga, giving area residents a chance to enjoy the restaurant’s signature, big taste menu items hot off the grill.

Located at 1309 Fort Williams St., the new restaurant will join more than 15 additional Krystal locations in the Birmingham area – one of the company’s largest heritage markets to date.

Menu items served up at the new Sylacauga Krystal will include: the famous Krystal Hamburger; the Krystal Chik made with 100% whole breast chicken filet and served on the famous small, square bun; the Krystal Pup, a Krystal-sized hot dog served with or without chili; Breakfast Scramblers, a line-up of traditional plate breakfasts stacked smartly in a bowl and conveniently enjoyed scrambled up or layer by layer; MilkQuakes, real ice cream milkshakes made with premium ingredients; and the complete line of Krystal Freeze beverages, the company’s new frozen slush drink made from pure-cane sugar and fruit flavorings.

Read more about the Sylacauga Krystal opening here in a recent article by The Daily Home.

See new location below on Google Maps.

Sylacaugans – kiss your traveling days goodbye and say hello to the new Krystal located at 1309 Fort Williams St. You heard us right. On Monday, Mar. 16 at 6:00 a.m., Krystal will open the doors to its first Krystal restaurant in Sylacauga, Ala., allowing residents to enjoy Krystal’s variety of big taste food just around the corner.

The new Krystal will join more than 15 additional Krystal locations in the Birmingham area – one of the company’s largest heritage markets to date. Showcasing the company’s modern, new image, the state-of-the-art restaurant will feature advanced drive-thru ordering technology and a sleek, stylish dining area. It will also be an official “Krystal HotSpot,” offering free Wi-Fi Internet access to guests.

Krystal is thrilled to introduce its new breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack-time menu items served up with great hospitality, all at an unbeatable value. The fast food icon’s new options include the juicy, two-handed Big Angus Burgers, a new line of MilkQuakes made with premium, all-natural ingredients and Krystal Freezes, the company’s new frozen slush drink made from pure-cane sugar and fruit flavorings. Of course, the restaurant will also offer Krystal’s famous food items, such as the Krystal Hamburger, Krystal Chik and Krystal Pup.

For all those planning to visit on opening day, send us your photos via Flickr, Twitter or good ole fashion email and we’ll post here at Krystalist.com.

It wasn’t too long ago that Krystal inducted 2008 Hall of Fame member Sally Jones for her Krystal story that involved giving up her favorite food item (Cheese Krystals) for Lent. And now diehard Krystal fans are coming out with their guilty pleasures once again for the Catholic tradition, only this time via Twitter.

Earlier this week Krystal Lover and fellow Tweep, @flhazelnut, tweeted about her 45-minute pilgrimage to the Krystal restaurant in Lake Mary, Fla., where she ate her last bite of fast food for the next 40 days of Lent. Krystal is among a number of fast food options @flhazelnut will forgo, but she gets a shout out from Krystalist for choosing Krystal as the one and only place to satisfy her final craving until Easter. And considering she had to travel, that’s double the brownie points, or should we say, Krystal Points!

It’s not hard to guess the first place she’ll visit once the deprivation is over, and Krystal will be prepared. New menu items will include Krystal’s latest MilkQuake and Energy Freeze flavors for spring in addition to it’s signature line featuring the Breakfast Scramblers, Krystal Chiks, Krystal Pups and much more!

What are you giving up this year for Lent? Tell us here.

While all of you with plus ones out there tried to think of a creative Valentine’s Day gift this past Saturday, a small town girl in Wisconsin was one step ahead. This bride to be started a new Valentine’s Day tradition with her man that incorporates favorite food items in the shape of a heart.

Last year it was pizza. A natural choice because who doesn’t like pizza? But this year they both stepped it up a notch. She got Dunkin’ Donuts and he got Krystal! Sound a little cheesy? Think again. Check out how delicious these heart-shaped Krystal Burgers look! I’d take that gift any day of the week.

Now, we know it’s a little late to be giving gift advice for Valentine’s Day, but we’ve taken away a great suggestion from this post for next year. Start a tradition. There’s nothing more romantic than implying that there will be many more Valentine’s Days to come. That’s commitment.

Click here to read the full story on “Just A Small Town Bride” blog.

At 6 a.m. this morning, the brand new Krystal restaurant in Columbus, Miss. opened its doors, giving area residents a chance to enjoy the restaurant’s signature, big taste menu items hot off the grill.

The new Krystal offers a full line-up of signature Krystal menu items including: the famous Krystal Hamburger; the Krystal Chik, a deliciously small, square chicken sandwich; the Krystal Pup, a Krystal-sized hot dog served with or without chili; Breakfast Scramblers, a line-up of traditional plate breakfasts stacked smartly in a bowl and conveniently enjoyed scrambled up or layer by layer; MilkQuakes, real ice cream milkshakes made with premium ingredients; and the complete line of Krystal Freeze beverages, the company’s new frozen slush drink made from pure-cane sugar and fruit flavorings.

Located at 2121 Hwy 45 North, the new restaurant joins the more than 20 existing Krystal restaurants in the state.

We’re not the only ones excited about Krystal’s newest restaurant in Columbus. This past Thursday, The Commercial Dispatch gave its readers a sneak peek look into Krystal’s expanded menu – read here. And, fellow Krystal Lover and Flickr member, Martin Howard (Pathdoc1701), expressed his enthusiasm by posting a photo of the new location online. He was even kind enough to share it with us here on Krystalist.

If you’re planning to visit today – opening day – send us your photos via Flickr, Twitter or good ole fashion email and we’ll post here at Krystalist.com.