10/12/2026
When I was about 20, I worked at a little coffee shop in Nixa, Missouri, called Aroma’s. It was known for its chicken salad sandwiches on croissants-and I mean known. Newspaper reviews, people driving into town just to get one… that kind of known.
I had never tried chicken salad before, and I was skeptical, to say the least. But eventually I gave it a chance, and I was hooked.
I started making it for my family, and they loved it too. It became the sandwich we packed for hikes, served at baby showers and wedding showers, and made whenever we needed a little pick-me-up.
This past week, I’ve been making it here at the coffeehouse, fiddling with the recipe and finally writing down actual measurements so someone besides me can make it. 😂
And I’ve had to make another batch every single day because our staff-and former staff-found out about it. Apparently, they’re fans too.
So today, I’m sharing a longtime family favorite with you: our chicken salad croissant. ❤️
I hope you love it as much as we do.
-Kass