My little brother and I were in the area, and he recommended this place since he had already tried it at another location. I decided to follow his lead, and we both ordered the tender slider meal with fries. We also paid extra for the cheese sauce for the fries. One thing I really like is that you can customize the spice level on the chicken tenders. That's especially nice for my wife because she's not a big fan of spicy food. While we waited for our food, I had a chance to check out the atmosphere. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, and they also offer outdoor seating. I really liked the graffiti-style artwork throughout the walls, which gave the place a fun and energetic vibe. The service was good, and we didn't have to wait very long for our food. Now, let's talk about the chicken tender--it was huge! It was actually bigger than the soft potato bun, which really impressed me. The tender was fully coated in their spice seasoning, giving it a nice red color. We ordered it hot, and I'm glad we did because the spice level was just right for us. The tender was drizzled with their signature sauce, which was creamy with a slight sweetness that helped balance out the heat. The slider also came with coleslaw and a pickle. Overall, the sandwich had great presentation, flavor, and texture. The crinkle-cut fries were pretty basic but had a light Cajun seasoning. The cheese sauce was creamy with a mild flavor that reminded me of nacho cheese. One thing I noticed is that the meal doesn't come with a beverage, which was a little surprising. Overall, I was really satisfied with the chicken slider. I'd definitely come back again, especially with my wife. The closest location to us is in the Schaumburg area, so I'm looking forward to bringing her along next time. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries (spicy level: hot) - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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We have eaten at Dave's a few times. Food is tasty (my hubby always orders the chicken and I order the not-chicken). The not-chicken (cauliflower) is really good, especially at a hot spice level. Employees are usually very friendly and the place is always clean (sometimes it's a little sticky by the pop machine, but that is to be expected). My only complaint is that they need to crank the a/c in the summer because it gets very hot in there. Eating hot wings in a sauna is crazy. read more

When you arrive place an order and then once you order find a seat they will call your number so you can pickup at front desk. The food was incredible seriously, so flavorful. I ordered the tenders hot level spicy, and they weren't kidding about the heat. It had a nice kick, but it was totally manageable and so tasty. I also grabbed a Hi-C fruit punch Icee a perfect sweet and refreshing treat. And the cheese fries? Don't even get me started! They were amazing. I skipped the slaw because it had kale but everything else was fantastic. The place itself is huge and super clean, perfect for a big group outing. Definitely recommend checking it out.. read more

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Everything was very good. Chicken was tender and flavorful. Fries were crunchy and well prepared.

Dave's Hot Chicken absolutely delivers. The food is incredible. Crispy, juicy, and packed with heat that actually has depth. Customer service was fantastic, friendly, and on point. As close to true Nashville hot chicken as you'll get without making the drive to Tennessee. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Dang it, I didn't want to like Dave's but I do. Thought it would be a pricey gimmick but it is actually a great value! Plus everyone from the drive thru and pickup have been really nice! I've visited thinking that I would be able to point and say "Ahaa'! But instead I said "mm hmm" I don't really challenge myself with the hottest spice levels because I'm hungry and just want to inhale what I order. I think medium is perfect. Their tenders are fat, like half a chicken breast fat. If you get sliders, they'll basically put a giant tender into it. 10 piece bites are better than any competitor's nuggets, and only 7.99. Remember our historical chicken sandwich wars? I think these sliders would give fast food chains a run for their money. Decent mac & cheese, good crinkle cuts, good slaw. Good sauces! That shake with Fruity Pebbles is calling my name. I will be trying it soon. Dave's is a mother cluckin winner. read more

Well well well, don't get me started. First things first I come in to order and the nicest dude I have ever met in my 16 years of living took my order. His name was Alex, wow service INSANELY GOOD someone give him a raise! Anyways food comes and I enjoyed ever second of that meal I felt like I was in heaven, my tastebuds busting with joy. Love Dom read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Wanted to try Dave's hot for a while, finally got over here for late lunch today. Service staff were very nice and helpful. Got a slider and tender meal, and a med drink. Was just about 15 bucks. For the size of the tenders and sandwich this is reasonable, the tender is huge. Ordered them both "hot" good thing I didn't go any hotter, these have a kick for sure, good spice level for me, if you can't handle any heat don't go any more than medium for sure. I enjoyed all the food, it came out hot crispy and very fresh, the portions were more than good, I will be coming back. The only negative was that the tables were dirty, and had to ask for napkins because lobby napkins were all empty. A bit more attention to the lobby would make a big difference here. Nice to see, now the are cleaning the lobby. I would put Dave's just below Fry the coop, only because they do the beef tallow frying which is better and coops Fry's are better, imo. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Huge tender, hot - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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They're had been a much improved drive thru experience during my last couple of visits

Delicious! We got the Medium spice and it was just right! Great cashier! Receipt says Amelia C. Chicken was tender and juicy and real chicken not ground/formed. Fries were also delicious and love that Dave's Sauce!! Great new place! read more

Ordered tonight online. Pickup was at 8:13 but we had to wait until 8:40 for the food. No apologies for the 25 minute delay. When we got home which took 8 minutes the food was mushy and not very good. We won't go back. read more

I've heard tons of good things about Dave's, so of course I had to try it out. It just wasn't worth the hype to me. The food was cold (could be DoorDash's fault), and everything was soggy. The chicken was weirdly sweet and not spicy enough. I wouldn't get it again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Regular Top Loaded Fries - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

BEWARE of the reaper!! Went to Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time after having heard about it on social media. We ordered 4 tenders (mild, medium, hot, and reaper spice levels) with fries and drinks. They make you sign a waiver for the reaper spice level because of the spice and potential associated reactions from that. Fair enough. We sat at a table with a pager, and it went off relatively soon after getting our drinks and getting settled. We tried the tenders from least amount of spice to most amount of spice. After getting through the first three, we were pretty set on medium being our favorite. It has a nice kick without being overbearing, whereas mild just seemed salty and hot was unpleasantly spicy. Additionally, the fries are seasoned perfectly!! You can get cheese sauce on the side to dip them in, and it is heavenly. Finally, it was time to try the reaper. The spice comes from the Carolina reaper, aka the hottest pepper, so we knew it was going to be hot. We pinched off a tiny piece of the tender and tried it. Upon hitting your tongue, there's a single second of doubt and you think "huh, maybe this isn't so bad." In the next second, your taste buds are smacked with an overbearing amount of spicy heat that crescendos the longer is it in your mouth. You can even feel the heat down your esophagus and into your stomach when you swallow it. There is nothing that can prepare you for that amount of heat, nor could I ever see that as being enjoyable. It has no business being on the menu in my opinion. If you do dare to try the reaper, I would have some tums and ice cream or milk ready to go. All this to say, everything besides the reaper was great. Would definitely recommend the medium spicy level tenders and the fries with cheese sauce. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mild and medium tenders on the bottom right hot tender top right with fries and reaper by itself - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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Fries are really good. Crispy and hot. Just right amount of seasoning. Slider is basically a tender in one bun. Chicken was tasty, the mild was not very spicy. The 3 stars are pretty much because the tables were dirty and I think they should have window shades. As the sun is going down it is going to be blasting sun in there. The chairs are not comfortable at all. Seemed pretty pricy, $32.00 for two #3s and two small sodas. I think next time we would get the 2 slider meal. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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It's a different chicken sandwich than the others out there, so the sheer adventure of it should draw you in. We tried the 2 slider and fries option and we had split opinions. My wife had the medium level and I had the hot... and let me tell you, the hot was too hot for me! (For reference, I like spicy garlic at Buffalo Wild Wings, but anything past that is too much) Next time, I'll go with the medium and I'll let you know. Though it was hot, the flavors were unique, both with the breading spices and with the actual sauce. The chicken is medium crunchy, between a Popeyes and a Chick-Fil-A, so it offered a good median texture. I enjoyed it immensely, even though I was a sweaty, water gulping mess. The fries were small for two to share and for the price I would have expected more. They were good though and lightly fried with a nice crisp to them. Lastly, the wait at the drive thru was a little long, but I could tell that they were filling a bunch of delivery orders, so I was patient. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. I gave four stars, because I think the prices don't align with the value and though my wife was unimpressed (it was okay, but nothing special) and isn't interested in returning, I'd come back. I think a single combo is the right value! read more

Kristina is TOP TIER!! Unsure if she is a manager or an hourly worker, but she is EXTREMELY friendly and super professional. You don't get costumer service like this often, she is PHENOMENAL! Food is also bomb. read more

Maybe it's because it just opened, maybe it's because they were busy and they had to make ton of the sandwiches fresh, but whatever it was, man, did my brother and I love my first experience at Daves and his now 2nd time. We both got 2 sliders. I got it with cheese and one with medium spice and one with mild spice. For someone's who's not huge on spice, they both were enjoyable for me and not overbearing. The sliders come with slaw, and daves sauce inside, plus some pickles, cheese is an additonal cost. I'd definitely recommend it with cheese. For my side, I got the Mac & Cheese. Staff was friendly and courteous. The inside was also very clean, and the custom art they did inside was a nice touch. I'll definitely be back. 5/5!!!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Front of the store of the Algonquin location. - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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Way too salty. It is just a rub. I threw most of my food out. Also meals don't come with drinks. Drinks are a seperate charge.

The food was very good, however I believe than in my combo I received one mild as I order and one that seemed to have more heat on it. The service was very bad. After ordering my food at 9:04 I did not receive my order until 9:50. I only received my order after about 10 people who ordered after me had already eaten all their food and left, as-well as me going up to them asking where my food is at twice. On the second time I asked for a refund and they magically had my food ready. The ambiance would have been better if I hadn't been waiting for my food for so long. read more

The sliders were sooo cold! I went up and told them and they said they'll bring new ones out and then just gave us 2 more cold sliders. And then the Dave saucy bites??? More like Dave saucy nibbles. They were just tiny little crumbs. Honestly horrible experience. read more

Girl at the window was very rude and dismissive. who ever was scheduled this night 11/22/25

My husband recently took home Dave's hot chicken nuggets and cauliflower with fries. I was surprised that the chicken was both crispy on the outside and how tender inside. It tasted welldifferent from the rest! They use various spices that made it soooo good. The cauliflower was on the same taste palate, delicious! Fries are thick and cooked well. Love their Dave's dipping sauce too! My husband said service was excellent thanks to Alex! He was so helpful, friendly yet professional. This will be a regular go to for us. read more

Great service from the gal at the register! Made great suggestions to first time customers (including me) I had a slider in extra hot and a tender in hot. Both were tasty! Seasoned Fries were crispy and also tasty! Next time I'm trying the Reaper sauce! read more

Great place and just what I was looking for. I really like this place, the workers were all really kind and informative as I didn't know what this place was all about. I ended up ordering the two sliders with fries. The fries are very good and seasoned really good (I'm not really a seasoned fry guy) but they were great. As for the sliders they to were great. I ordered one hot and one xtra hot , I ate the hot one first AND LET ME TELL YOU it was hot , probably on the limit of my hot tolerance. But it had a really good hot taste . The second one was xtra hot and as expected it was too hot for my liking but that's my preference and by no means a minus on the establishment. The sauce they give you is okay and I couldn't really taste it with the spice on the slider. They do put a tablespoon of coleslaw and some pickles on the sandwiches which helps with easing the heat If you like a good Nashville hot chicken sandwich this is a good place to go. read more

Outrageously expensive. Fries and Mac good. Chicken is fresh but the spice is not so great - extra hot was just heat with little taste. Pass. read more

Food was smack Alyssa had really good service nice atmosphere and it was awesome, come back soon

Christina at the drive up window was SO SWEET! She seems like a great employee and I hope this gets to her management! The food is great as usual- but the customer service was even better!! read more

Diamond in the rough. Small non-descript building that I didn't know existed until the commercial on tv interested me to try it. So glad I did. A little expensive but good very very good read more

Deliciously crispy chicken with perfect spice levels-Dave's Hot Chicken never disappoints!

My GF and I came here for the first time today. We both got the number 3 . One slider, one tender, and fries. Large portions and fantastic quality! Extra spicy was perfect for me. We'll be back! read more

The staff is really nice! The chicken is amazing and flavorful every time - the spice really sets Dave's apart from other chicken places. 10/10 recommend read more

Great place!! I brought my group of students to work on their skills of ordering and paying for lunch. The staff could not have been more respectful, patient, friendly and helpful! Christina and her staff are fantastic! Thank you for your support. Restaurant was very clean, service was fast and food was great!! read more

Great experience all around! Place was very clean, service was great. Ordered Dave's hot bites with fries. Pieces of chicken were large, well seasoned, and fried to perfection. Chicken was crunchy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Was served with decent crinkle cut fries with a little seasoning on them, fried just right! Also came with Dave's sauce that is very similar to most places "comeback" sauce, was very good. Came on top of piece of white bread and some really delicous thick cut pickles! I had spice level of hot and made me sweat a little, was a good thing. May take a while to get your food if they are busy, but is worth the wait while the bird experts in the kitchen makes your food to order! They have an app so you can order ahead and I noticed that this location has a drive thru! This is the adult version of a Raising Canes! Will be back for sure! read more

Best food, customer service, and professionalism around. In the days where everyone is trying to compete for Best Chicken, Dave's is the clear favorite in the area. Bigger portions than Raisin Canes, better crunch than Chick Fil A, and better spicy than KFC. Excellent spot. read more

I got my order and asked for EXTRA honey and when I checked the bag......THERE WAS NO HONEY! horrible service.

The chicken is fresh and nice. It's a clean kind of fast food. The menu is very limited wish they add more to it. Service is quick. Ambiance is casual and friendly. Cool place to get a quick bite . read more

Finally!!!! It is everything I hoped for and more! I got medium because I wasn't sure what I was getting into, but next time I'll be getting extra hot. Chicken is tender and seasoning is delicious. The slider is great but the tender stands up on its own. I love the atmosphere in restaurant too. Service was top notch, very polite. I'll be a frequent customer for sure. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

The food is over hyped was not a fan the flavor of the mild was strange and the hot had no flavor it just tasted like heat if that makes sense. It took forever to get the food was waiting in the drive thru for about 30 minutes. the workers were nice though so i guess a good thing. read more

Please give giovani a mother hecking raise. He sprinted after our truck to give us the rest of our food after someone else forgot to give us half our order. He truly made our day and we appreciate him so very much. Truly the definition of going above and beyond!!! read more

I ordered the New Dave's bites; it comes with fries, pickle slices , and a slice of white bread along with a side of Dave's sauce for $9.99. The beeper went off pretty quickly that the food was ready. Fries have a tasty seasoning sprinkled on. The pickle slices are crunchy and slightly sour. My big nuggets were good but the small ones are overcooked. Justin was great at the register and recommended the orange slusher-delicious! There was a steady flow of customers in the drive thru and restaurant. The restaurant and bathroom are nicely cleaned. read more