Alexandria, VA - Manchester Lakes - we've wanted to visit this place ever since we saw lines out the door at a downtown Seattle location. Upon entering there were no lines so we walked up to the kiosk and ordered. Your name is called out on a pretty unintelligible loudspeaker when it's ready but there's also a big order screen to track your order. While we waited we noticed a store employee cleaning each table as customers left. Very nice! Additionally when I picked up our order the counter person mentioned their name in case I needed anything further. Clearly a big focus on customer service here! Our chicken was hot and fresh. No spice is literally no spice but did not taste unseasoned at all. Mild spice was actually a bit spicy. The servings were well sized and included pickles that were pretty tasty and one dipping sauce. I think extra sauce is available for a small fee. Overall we would return when we have a hot chicken craving. read more

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This was our first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken, and it was definitely an experience! I took three kids with me, and since none of us had been there before, we needed a little time to figure out the menu. The young man working the front counter was so patient and helpful while we decided what everyone wanted. The boys had seen people trying the infamous Reaper, so of course we decided we needed to see what all the fuss was about. We ordered ONE for all of us to try--and we probably should have known we were in trouble when I had to sign a waiver for each of us! Let me tell you...that Reaper was some kind of HOT! It definitely gave us a memory and a few laughs! Thankfully, we also ordered our regular meals medium and mild, and the food was really good! The chicken was flavorful, everything tasted fresh, and the kids especially loved their milkshakes. Great food, great service, and a fun first experience. We'll definitely be back--but I think we can officially say we've had enough of the Reaper! read more

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and it wont be my last. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty empty, but by the time I left, there were quite a few customers. Saif took my order and he was friendly and pleasant. He offered to explain anything on the menu and repeated his name in case I needed anything. Excellent customer service, Saif!!! The place is clean and the food was fresh and delicious. Medium spice level is my max!! Perfect amount of spice for me. I tried a hot tender, but the seasoning almost took me out LOL... great first experience, I'll be back! read more

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Got a bunch of tenders delivered. It is a bit pricey per tenders but it's very good. Crispy and well seasoned and the sauce is very good as well - but it is not only the sauce thats doing the work here. Have not been in the store so dont know the service or ambience but the food(chicken tenders at least) is very good. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Came here for a late night dinner run for a group of five adults. The food was good and service was fast. read more

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I am always open to trying different restaurants so I decided to give Dave's Hot Chicken a try. I ordered the #4 combo, it consists of one slider with fries. The slider was not good. The chicken itself was extremely bland, like there was no seasoning on the chicken at all. The fries were very good. The Dave's sauce was really good as well. Service was great, I was greeted as soon as I walked in. It's a really nice restaurant, I love the decor and there is ample seating. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Went back to Dave's for a second time today and tried the mild sandwich -- and that made all the difference. The flavor was great without being too spicy. I'd definitely go back. Service was excellent, my food came out fast and hot, and the Dave's sauce is an absolute must. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Brought my nephews here after taking them to get haircuts. This place was close and still open. They love chicken tenders so...first time trying a new tender spot. We were welcomed and greeted with a smile. The cashier was patient as my 3 tried to figure out what they wanted. Trying to decide what level of spice they wanted.. Clean, fast and friendly. What more could you ask for?!!! Oh and the fries and pickles were delicious! Chef kiss! That was about all I could eat. My crew said they enjoyed their tenders....they said the were way better than Canes lol Happy Yelping! read more

Been here a few times and never an issue. Today my meal had two piece of cartilage in the chicken. Not too much of a biggie but deff made me gag when taking a bite of it. Flavor is good and fries dipped in sauce were great. Cashiers always very friendly and never have to wait too long read more

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We were excited to try their chicken and ordered the Slider with Fries and Small Top Loaded Fries. The portions were generous, but honestly a bit overwhelming. I would have preferred the chicken from my loaded fries on the sliders instead. The slider chicken was too big, not crunchy, and heavenly seasoned that I couldn't taste the chicken itself. The chicken could be even better buy I still really enjoyed their fries. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Love Dave's hot chicken! Never misses. Foods always fresh, customer service is great & the inside is clean! Medium spice level is my favorite, not too spicy but great flavor. Love the cheese sauce to dip the crinkle cut fries in. Their chocolate shake is SO good too! Love the Dave's sauce to add a little extra on the sliders. read more

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Ive been wanting to try this place for a while, and I am so glad I did! My husband and I split the two slider combo w medium spice level. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The chicken was coated w like dry rub spices vs the actual spicy sauce, which was a pleasant surprise and great taste, and great spice. Fries were also crispy and good. The place was clean and had great customer service. We will def be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Dave's Hot Chicken was really good! We tried the spicy and mild sliders and both had great flavor. Crispy, juicy, and tasty -- definitely worth a stop. read more

Dave's LIVES up to the hype. As soon as I moved to the DMV area and saw I was near a Dave's I had to go. The chicken is cooked to perfection and seasoning is amazing every time. The Dave's sauce goes great on the sandwiches and fries. The chocolate shake is fantastic as well. This location is always clean and the service is fast and friendly. Dave's Hot Chicken is easily one of the best fast food places you can find. read more

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Went today for their grand opening! I was super surprised because I wasn't even aware that it was today, I just saw it open as I drove by. I'm super happy to have a dave's hot chicken closer to my area now. There was also a person greeting everyone at the front with goodies like pins and stickers! I got the #2 - came with 2 sliders and fries. I also ordered a milkshake with oreo topping (it's literally only on top and costs an additional $2). The food came out fairly quickly with there being a large line of people. The young boy calling out the orders was very friendly and accommodating too! Fries were amazing, super crunchy! The sliders weren't as good as last time I had them in the tyson's area but still decent! Shake was SO rich and creamy! Will definitely be back and recommend everyone trying it out if they haven't! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Very happy this hot chicken chain is now in the Kingstown area. Big pieces of chicken with a little crunch and a lot of flavors. I like the amount of heat options they offer. The sauce is more of a dusting than liquid. Pick up was a little tight and disorganized. Maybe have a different spot for online pick ups and people picking up their register order and staying. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Very common but lives up to the hype, if you want some good chicken and don't wanna go to Chick-fil-A etc. Go give this a shot!

Dave's Hot Chicken is absolutely outstanding! A great place for a Nashville style chicken sandwich! The portion is generous. Sandwiches come with sides of sauce and pickles. I order a Number 4 slider that includes a sandwich and fries. Beverages are extra. There are six degrees of Dave's Sauce available. I usually go for Medium. A plus is that Dave's has Coke Zero. read more

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Service was great! The gentleman at the front was really great and helpful. Came in after the lunch rush, so the restaurant was mellow at the time, looks like a friendly family place, nice outside seating. Chicken was good, didn't really know that it was dusted with seasoning that stuck to your fingers, wasn't really a fan of the outside of the Chicken but the inside was moist and tender, I think next time I will get the plain/naked tenders, I will ask next time if all their Chicken is dusted with the seasoning really not a fan of that. read more

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Good flavor, hot was plenty of heat. Me and my daughter both got the meal with one slider and one tender. Sliders are bigger than a typical slider you would think of. The Dave's sauce was good and a must for the fries for sure. Service was good. Ambiance was basic but the inside was very clean. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The one slider and one tender meal. *hot* - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Food and service was a 10out of 10. Wasn't sure of what a I wanted but the young man at the counter was patience

So this was totally a PMS, post gym impulsive stop... but so glad I did. Jackie, the young woman who took my order was so pleasant and helped me navigate the menu as a first timer. I was pleasantly surprised to see kale salad as a side, I was able to swap out the fries which allows for my fast food fix without all the carbs. The chicken and sauce were delicious and I left satisfied! read more

Went on Friday night to check it out. It was very busy, but the customer service was great. The cashier had a lovely smile & helped us out with what to order. The chicken was very good & juicy. Their sauce was flavorful & the fries were cooked just right. The price is veryyy reasonable.. better than chick fil a & mcdonalds. This will be my new go to when I'm craving a chicken sandwich! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

All things chicken didn't disappoint! Heard about this location opening up and was excited to check it out. I tried the #2 which was 2 sliders and switched it with cheesy fries. Everything was well put together for the order including the side of sauce. The interior has a modern take with eclectic artwork on the wall. Everything looked clean and well organized and there was plenty of parking outside. Service was great from the front desk to when it was ready and announced for pick up. Only recommendation would be to have better layout for ordering area and the dining area as it looked a bit busy as people were waiting for their orders in front of the cashier area. Nonetheless I will be back to try the spicier style sliders for the next order! read more

The customer service was too notch. The food is good and the store feels very lively. read more

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Cute idea. Definitely get chicken with the spice if you're looking for flavor. We would go back.

Our company always buys us lunch to show appreciation and we get to choose a place we would like to try. This one was new to us and let's just say better than chic fila chicken. You get to choose your heat preference and the sliders are a great size! The chicken was so good and not dry at all. Pretty tender but not fatty. This has to be the best chicken sandwich I have ever tried. It did not leave you in a food coma or bloated right after. It was the perfect platter to keep me full all day. They also have slushes that look amazing. I def recommend this place! read more

The restaurant is open and airy. The service is a little on the slow side and I thought that I Only ordered a chicken sandwich. The food was hot and the pickles were hardy but compared to Hangry Joes Hot Chicken in Waldorf, Md there is no comparison. The sandwiches are small, the chicken breast looked like a chicken tender in size and the portions of shoestring fries are small for the cost of $15. The sandwich had no flavor but the fries were seasoned perfectly. Sadly, I couldn't spend that kinda cash to eat here. read more

These chicken sliders were so delicious. Im usually not a cold slaw fan but on this sandwich, with all the spices from the chicken. Then, the pickles. It complimented well. I got medium and hot. Both were delicious. But I definitely enjoyed the medium better. The flavors were just right and so was the spice. New found favorite spot. The cheese fries could of been better. Overall, delicious. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Amazing food great customer service and was made really quick and yusri was very kind!

I stoped by for dinner at Dave's tonight and the service and food was unmatched compared to any restaurant i've tried, including the amazing atmosphere. 10/10 will go again. read more

It was great and delicious food the service was amazing, the atmosphere was great and we got ambiance with my friends.

you'd think after waiting for 20 minutes with hardly anyone there you'd at least get what you ordered. but no. it wasn't even hot. the fries were greasy and stale. this place is hardly a step above starving to death. read more

We really enjoyed our time here. The staff was very friendly and the place was clean. The food was good too! I just wish the chicken was crispier but other than that it was all really good! Definitely will be going again read more

Delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken and FAST service!!! Even the fries were delicious and slightly crispy. The two sliders and fries combo is a good deal if you're looking to share with someone else. The environment was also clean and spacious. I will def be back! read more

I don't get the hype. The service was terrible. The person behind the counter had our food in her hand and yet tended to the carry out orders before finally calling my number. On top of that, when I arrived home, I noticed half the order was wrong. The chicken was like rubber and fries were over seasoned. Never again! read more

So I stopped there a few weeks ago to see what the fuss was about in terms of their sliders and they were nothing to write home about. The owner and staff were nice but the slider sucked. You can get a Popeye's chicken sandwich for less and it tastes much better....don't waste your hard earned money during this recession of a nightmare we are enduring. read more

There a just better places around and the chicken was very dry. The spice is the seasoning so if you go with not spicy it won't taste like anything read more

The food was great the manager made me feel very uncomfortable over my friend putting some of his soda in my water cup

Just had a slider sandwich (medium spicy) and fries, and it was excellent! No notes! Tender, juicy chicken. Medium spicy is quite mild, so I'd suggest starting at Medium and going up from there. The dusting of secret spices + the special sauce = *chefs kiss*. Best "hot chicken" I've ever had. read more