Brandon Chick-fil-A Will Deliver Your Chicken With a Drone

Don't have time to sit in that drive thru line to get your chicken sandwich or waffle fries? There's an app for that.

Fox 13 reports that the Chick-fil-A on East Brandon Boulevard in Brandon is one of the first locations anywhere to offer drone deliveries. Think this will (sorry) take off?

It's pretty simple actually. You just place your order in their mobile app. Then instead of choosing pick up in store or drive thru like you normally would, you can opt for the drone delivery.  It's free for now, but eventually they say there will be a fee for drone delivery. If you've ever owned a drone, you know they aren't cheap... and they crash.

That drone isn't going to fly over the Howard Frankland to satisfy your nuggets craving. You must be within a 1.2 mile radius of the store, according to the story. Plus if the weather isn't cooperating, the drone is not going to dodge raindrops. And that's too bad because sure enough, this week we saw our first widespread significant rain in a while here in the Tampa area. [Source: Fox 13]

It's not easy to find a great lunch in the Tampa area for under ten bucks. Even drive thru meals at fast food places are about $10 right now. But these 10 really give you the bang for your lunchtime buck.

I have to lead off with what's probably my favorite place in Tampa Bay. This Italian market in St. Pete has a bunch of great subs in the deli that are under $10. In fact, I don't think there's even one that's more than $10. The $8 Hot Italian is my usual go to with ham, salami, pepperoni, shredded lettuce, tomato, provolone, banana peppers & Italian dressing. But I'll tell you - I'm torn now. On my last visit, I tried the #7 with Prosciutto D’ Parma, sweet Soppressata, hot Capicola, marinated sundried tomato & fresh mozzarella on Ciabatta. Just 50 cents more and a great choice when the weather is too hot for a Hot Italian.

Listener Christine suggested this one. "The Chick" includes your choice of sandwich with lettuce and tomato and a side for $8.99. Sides include broccoli salad, fresh fruit, mac & cheese, chips, pasta salad or a seasonal strawberry salad. Lots of variations of a traditional chicken salad sandwich like lemon basil, one for onion lovers, or the "Sassy Scott" with ranch, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.

I was devastated when I found out Italia Mia closed. But when I learned that the owners had just started a new place, I couldn't visit Italian Touch fast enough. Their $8.95 lunch specials are a steal. You can get ravioli, lasagna, pasta with a meatball, ziti with sausages... but I always have to get the chicken parmesan sub.
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The triple decker sandwiches here are enormous. I'm 6'4 and about 300 pounds and I can't finish one. Yet they're priced under $10. Go with the Broadway. It’s roast beef, turkey, ham, salami and Swiss cheese topped with some cole slaw and Russian dressing. There are about a half dozen similar options that switch out 1 or 2 ingredients. But the Broadway is my jam.
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Listener Sharon says this is the best Cuban sandwich in town and the drink is included for under $10. She likes their Spanish bean soup too.
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Living in California for 5 years spoiled me. It's tough to find great legit Mexican food in Florida. But this spot in Clearwater is a gem. A steak burrito for $9.99 just barely lands them on this list. But I usually go with a couple tacos.
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There's no good reason this cheesesteak only costgs $7.25 It's worth double that. Please don't tell them though. By the way, bring cash. They don't take cards. These cheesesteaks are Philly legit. Too few places in Tampa offer cheesesteaks "wiz wit." If you know, you know.
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If I had to pick a favorite from this list, it'd probably be this place. The Honey Garlic Chicken lunch special is the biggest thing I miss about living on the Hillsborough side. You'd easily miss this hole in the wall takeout place across from Brandon Ford. Comes with PLENTY of chicken, fried rice, and an egg roll. Easily feeds two.
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Listener Jim says this place has the best Midianoche. He says you can add in 4 croquettes and a bottle of water and you'll still pay less than $10.
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I'm reluctantly going to include this place because honestly I have never been wow'd by Eddie & Sam's pizza. But I'm pretty much the only one. Everyone seems to love their slices. They say the secret is using New York water. You can get two slices with a Coke for about $8. The big pain is finding parking. You either have to find a metered spot or pay $15 at the nearby lot.  Tampa loves Eddie & Sam's but I still say the best pizza is found across the bridge over at Cristino's in Clearwater.  And you can get their 12" personal Margherita with tomato sauce, fresh sliced mozzarella, fresh basil and oregano for $9.99.