Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Dave's Hot Chicken serves seriously spicy chicken, but it's absolutely worth the heat! The tenders were crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the mozzarella sticks came out hot, fresh, and perfectly cheesy. Everything was served really quickly. The restaurant has a fun, vibrant atmosphere with great energy. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving spicy chicken. read more

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Came here on a Friday evening with my partner and a couple friends. My partner and I split the Dave's Hot Trio with a side of their seasoned fries. I was excited to try the new hot mozzarella and it did not disappointed! These were thick planks of good quality mozzarella, deep fried and tossed in whichever spice level your little heat desires. I could eat them plain and be just as happy. My service was alright, but the rest of the group were not happy about theirs. Some strange and judgmental looks were exchanged. They were also a bit pushy when it came to purchasing drinks. Both of our cashiers asked at least 3 times if we wanted drinks and then acted like us getting water was an abomination. Not sure why wanting water is such a surprise, especially when you're eating spicy food. Will I be coming back to Dave's? Probably. To this location? Maybe not. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The Daves Big Trio - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Our kids are very into the X-men cartoon so we came for the X-men meal. It was a lot of food. The X-men meal comes with a choice of a slider or 10 nuggets, fries, bread, pickles, and a blind bag. A drink is not included. Food was fresh, and came out quickly. For the price a drink should have been included. But it was fun and the food was good. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Dave's sauce is so yummy! Fries were seasoned well and crispy! The chicken slider with Mac n cheese was delicious! Would 100% return!

This particular Dave's Hot Chicken is located in the Altamonte Mall and overall is a decent enough place for hot chicken. I am up in Nashville quite often and have tried a lot of hot chicken places there. But when I am home and craving hot chicken, there are not as many places offering hot chicken. Dave's Hot Chicken is a fast growing chain and for a chain that started in California and not Nashville Tennessee, this is a good spot to head for hot chicken. The service here is friendly and it has an overall decent ambiance. Since this is in a mall, parking is not an issue. If you are in the area, give Dave's Hot Chicken a try. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

If you're a fan of heat, then this is the chicken for you. I personally love spicy food, but for some reason their seasoning is a bit too much even for me. The chicken itself is always tender and juicy, cooked perfectly every time. The fries are your basic crinkle-cut kind, nothing fancy but they get the job done. They also give you a slice of bread with your tenders if you decide to skip the sandwich. I usually stick to the lowest heat level, and it's quite tasty without being overwhelming. While I wouldn't say it's my favorite hot chicken sandwich out there, it definitely satisfies a craving when you're in the mood for something spicy. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mild Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

I really want to love it here because of all the hype, but after trying almost everything on the menu between tenders, sandwiches, loaded fries, and the loaded mac and cheese I still can't understand what people are raving about. The biggest issue for me is the seasoning. It looks amazing visually, but the flavor just falls flat. Instead of having that deep, layered hot chicken flavor, it mostly tastes like straight paprika and cayenne tossed on at the end, almost like the spices were never toasted. There's heat and color, but not much complexity, richness, or balance. I kept expecting bold flavor with each visit, but every item ended up tasting flat and underwhelming. read more

I've wanted to try this place for quite some time and I was pretty impressed. They use dry rub on the fried chicken but it was evenly distributed (which is oddly rare). The crinkle fries had seasoning but it wasn't too overbearing. I also loved how soft and fresh the buns were on my sliders. Our food came with a signature sauce that was kind of similar to aioli. This location was kept nice and clean and all the employees were very friendly. Overall, great experience! It was a little pricier than expected but we did get alot of food so I would order less in the future. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sliders were huge - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Food: While I was hoping for crispy tenders like I saw on TikTok for this place, they were juicy and tasty. Lite mild was nothing to me. They give good portions but I didn't feel like the tenders were straight out of the fryer but more from a warmer. I forgot to take a pic of the Mac & cheese but it was creamy and very good. Way better than 4 Rivers in my opinion. Service: The gentleman Donovan was super nice and helpful. Ambiance: the place looks cool and it was kept clean so that was really nice. I do find it odd that there is only one place to get napkins, which is the front counter. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

We ordered lunch to go and had a solid experience. I highly recommend getting their app. It makes ordering so easy and you get rewards. I got the two slider meal with fries. Mild lite spice is my go to flavor. The tenders are HUGE. I could only finish one. The chicken is crisp and flavorful. The potato bun, pickles, and Dave's sauce tie it all together perfectly. I always get the big cup of sauce. Service was fast and they made sure my order was correct. The store was clean. Overall, this is a solid location. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Box - Sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

This is my second visit ever and the flavors never fail. Last time I tried the Daves #4 Chicken Slider Medium. This time I'm going for a bit more heat (Hot). The fries are seasoned well and pair flawlessly with the Daves Sauce. My only quarrel with this location is the soda... the machine is literally always pushing out flat soda. Regardless the front of house provides great service and does an amazing job. (Thank you Sam) It'd be nice if someone who has free hands could get the drink machine rolling like it should. What is a Hot Chicken sandwich when you don't have drink to wash it down with???? read more

Was very excited to try this spot out. Im a fan of spicy chicken sqndwiches and was not disapppointed at all. Ordered the double sliders meal at the hot level. You can choose from different spicy levels. The slider was the size of a regular sandwhich which was a plus! The sandwiches have cole slaw and pickles which add to the taste. The fries were tasty seasoned and at the right crunch level. The Daves sauce is also really good! Friendly staff and service good. A chill spot inside overall. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Sliders meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

The staff was super knowledgeable which I was thankful for because it was my first time trying this restaurant. The store looked clean and organized and the food was SPECTACULAR. Honestly the hot wasn't as hot as I thought and I may try the next one up next time. They do have honey which is the perfect combination to make for a sweet and spicy chicken slider. The pickles also tasted housemade and fresh which was great. The fries had a seasoning on them and there was a sauce on the side that was just 10/10. I will definitely be back!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Great place to get some fried chicken. People may think it's all hot but you can order it as you want. Service was walk up, order to go or sit. Chicken is a little greasy but add some Dave's sauce and you're in business. Order comes with seasoned crinkle fries. Restaurant was clean and tidy on my visit. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Single Slider (medium heat) with fresh cut pickles and seasoned fries. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Wow - great fried chicken. When we walked in, the ambiance was cool - faux graffiti on the walls. The woman taking orders answered a couple of questions we had and was kind. We got two sandwiches and then two tenders. Both came with fries, pickles, and sauce. We got medium and hot, both were absolutely delicious. The Cole slaw on the sandwiches was the perfect tang. I was personally not a fan of the sauce on its own, but it was good with the hot tenders. The chicken was perfectly crispy, the seasoning is dry seasoning so it doesn't lose the perfect crispiness. The chicken was so juicy and perfectly cooked. Really really good stuff, we will be back for sure. read more

I only had the drinks and honestly it was very delicious it just was a little too sweet for us definitely will be back to try a actually meal read more

My husband loves a good fried chicken restaurant so I brought him here. It's super close to the Altamonte Mall so we made both stops on the same trip & made a day out of it since we live decently far away. The interior is funky with lots of fun graffiti artwork on the walls. You order at a counter and then find a seat and they call your name. My husband and I both got medium spice chicken with fries and we shared a mac & cheese. With drinks it's around $15 per person for a decent portion of food. The medium spice chicken isn't too spicy, which makes sense since they have a few levels of spice above that as well. I was a little disappointed at them not having ranch but the Dave's sauce (mayo/ketchup type sauce) was actually delicious and perfectly cooling for the spicy chicken. The mac & cheese was super creamy, we loved it. I had plenty of chicken for leftovers so very happy with the portion of food for the price. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

I stopped in after watching the Orlando Pride soccer game as I haven't had Dave's in some time. This location is readily easy to get to and locate in the plaza off of Cranes Roost Blvd. Since I was familiar with the menu, this time I wanted to keep it simple and get the tenders. So I went with the #1 which was 2 tenders with fries, served on bread and pickles. I went with the hot seasoning for both tenders. The service is always friendly and the restaurant is very clean and decorated with bright colors. I decided to dine in so I could enjoy eating my food thoroughly. The tenders are huge, very meat, and juicy. They were perfectly fried to perfection and seasoned very well with their dry rub. The hot flavor is good if you like a kick, I definitely could've went hotter to extra hot, so I'll give that a go next time. The sauce is good, it's a creamy mayo chipotle based sauce that compliments that fries and tenders. The fries were evenly coated and well seasoned. I really do like that the menu is pretty simple with 4 main choices with additional sides and desserts. The tenders are definitely huge and my eyes were bigger than my stomach, so thankfully I took the other tender and remainder of my fries to go with extra sauce. The cashier did recommend trying the Dave's cauliflower bites as she was not a big veggie eater and liked how similar they are to the tenders. I would say check it out if you like Nashville hot chicken style or just want a good chicken tender to satisfy your craving! read more

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It all happened in one week... First, a buddy of mine texted me a picture of his sandwich from Dave's Hot Chicken.. captioned "BROHHHH !!! Second another buddy of mine sent me a social media link of this place. Third another buddy of mine coming back from Orlando sent me a pic of his sandwich, urging me to try this place out. That is all she wrote. So during Spring Break, Dave's Hot Chicken was on my go-to list. And I already knew what I wanted to order, THE 2 Sliders Meal. Heat level, I ordered the HOT. Then it was a waiting game. The waiting gave me enough time to check out the art on the walls, an artsy ambience. When I finally received my order, I couldn't wait to take my first bite. What a big mistake. First bites in, despite the sandwich being temperature hot, plus the combination of the heat of the spice sent my palate screaming like a mutha. Had me believing that the Devil made sandwich. It was HOT AF. But I couldn't stop chewing even when I started to sweat from the heat. The spices slapping my senses and tongue. IT WAS SO GOOD. All in all, the sandwich was definitely worth it. Nice big tenders + nicely seasoned + perfectly cooked. I plan on coming back. And when I do, I will patiently wait for my sandwich to cool down enough, so I can enjoy every bite of it. See you soon, Dave's Hot Chicken. read more

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elany p was very rude and she gave me chicken that blistered mine and my daughters mout. I get mild chicken every time I'm there and it is always good and. I feel like she had the cooks make it as spicy as it gets out of vengence. I wasted my time and money and gas. I spent $70 and want a refund read more

I will preface this review with this: I'm a BIG fried chicken gal - a connoisseur if you will. And I've had my fair share of Nashville hot chicken. So bare this in mind as I give my feedback For me, a good fried chicken has the following: it's a meaty, crispy fried, tender white meat chicken, and well seasoned. The worst fried chicken in my opinion is skimpy/thin, lacks seasoning, and is crispy and DRY. Now, onto the review. On my first visit to Dave's hot chicken, I didn't know what to expect from the spice level, so I went with light-mild seasoning. I honestly thought I could have gone hotter, and maybe this would have added to the experience a bit more. The chicken was well-seasoned (and the fries on the side), and it was a fairly meaty chicken breast, with the perfect crispy crust. The Dave's sauce was decent, but didn't stand out compared to other similar sauces you find at other chain fried chicken joints. I'm a big sauce gal, so the fact that the only offered their signature sauce, ketchup, and honey was a tad disappointing. But I did lather up the chicken with honey and it definitely helped! If you like dry-rub fried chicken, then this is your spot. If you're a saucy queen like me - then I would either ask for extra Dave's sauce for the milder sando's, or up the heat and add some honey! The employee working the register, Derek, was very sweet and helpful! I will be back to try the medium-hot sandwhich and give an update. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

This is a nice little chicken sandwich shop. The location is super cute and the staff are nice. I ordered the #2, my husband got the extra hot and I got the medium. The sandwich wasn't labeled so I took a small bite of the extra hot and boy do I regret it. My mouth was on fire. My husband was sweating through the entire sandwich but he said it was good. I love their signature sauce that they put on the sandwiches and the slaw is soooooo good! I liked their pickles too. I've had a lot of cheese fries from burger/chicken shops in orlando and this has to be the best I've had. It has the little spice to it, but it isn't spicy. My son liked the Mac and cheese. It was an okay size for the price. I was suprised at how much I liked the sandwich. I'll def be back but I'm never going past medium lol you've been warned, their hot flavors will leave you drenched in sweat. read more

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Juanita and Donovan were great and the rest of the team in the back. 9pm big push and they crushed it!

Service was fast and on point. It definitely has very spicy menu. I decided to got simple but the species and the juice of the chicken were so so delicious. The art on the restaurant was very catchy and the atmosphere as well if u got the chance to be in the area come and visit them only for Spicy People Lovers!!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium chicken fingers friends and Sweet Tea - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Spicy chicken has been on my radar for awhile with all the chicken places entering the O-Town area. So, the opening of Dave's close by, an open mealtime, plus reading their very good reviews on Yelp meant a stop at DHC needed to happen! I arrived at suppertime and walked right up to the counter to order Dave's #1, two tenders, crinkle fries, pickles, and Dave's special sauce to-go. Having done my homework, I chose medium heat so I could enjoy the taste. Then the wait began, but only long enough for me to walk around the fairly empty interior and sit down to check-in on Yelp. The service was fast! The tenders and fries were still hot when I opened the to-go container, and my first bite made me happy with my choice. The chicken meat was moist, tender, and tasty. The medium spice level enhanced the great flavors of Dave's seasoning. The fries were a pleasant surprise since they held their firmness and flavor through my meal. I opted to eat the pickles by themselves since I love dill pickles, and I tried the sauce with a few bites of the tenders. The tenders by themselves were good enough to satisfy my curiosity and confirm what i read from other Yelp reviewers. I'm happy to see a solid fast casual place make a home in Uptown Altamonte and I'd love to make a return visit sometime soon. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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The food was Not good. It definitely did not taste fresh at all. Don't waste your money.

Four stars for the amount of food and the customer service! While the chicken was overall pretty ok, I got one mild and one medium-- you couldn't really tell the difference between the two. My bf got no spice and he stated that there wasn't any flavor at all. The food was prepared pretty quickly, and the person who served us was so polite and explained the menu to us. The restaurant was PACKED when we arrived around 930pm, but we were in and out in about 10 mins. I recommend eating at the restaurant, though. We live less than 10 mins away and our fries were soft and chicken cold. Alas, my search for hot chicken comparable to what I had in Nashville continues. read more

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I had to redo my review. Sorry it took so long. I was inside eating and someone hit my rental while I was having lunch. Who hits a parked car. Ahhh! The food is unique and very different the slaw on the chicken is different but yummy. The manager and employees at this location are amazing and very awesome. Please support this business your belly will love you for it. read more

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I stopped by the restaurant for lunch on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. The Altamonte Springs site is the second location for the California-based chain in the Orlando area, the first being in Waterford Lakes. This location has ample indoor and outdoor seating and was kept meticulously clean and organized. Even though I'm not a fan of spicy food, Dave's chicken can be calibrated to your level of heat tolerance...from No Spice to Reaper. I chose a Lite Mild heat so I could experience a spice sensation without ruining my enjoyment of the meal. I opted for Dave's #2 which consisted of two sliders and crinkle-cut fries. My meal was brought out by Patrick who was friendly and accommodating and is a true asset to the brand. As to the food, the sliders were tender, moist and comprised of LARGE pieces of chicken. One slider could certainly be a filling meal unto itself. The sliders came with kale slaw, pickles and Dave's Sauce (a mixture of chipotle sauce and mayonnaise). This was truly a delicious and tasty chicken sandwich. The crinkle-cut fries, not to be outdone, were prepared perfectly with a nice crunch and a light and fluffy interior. Great meal and I definitely would patronize this location in the future. read more

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Heard Dave's Hot chicken was opening up in Altamonte and decided to stop by before work. Place was pretty empty and I was able to order at the register with no lines. I opt for the 2 tenders with medium spice. I didn't know their spice level so opt for the medium. Medium tasted like a mild to me, so next time I will try the Hot level. Tenders came with bread, fries, and side of pickles. Also, they had their house sauce as well for dipping. I did ask for honey and it tasted well with the hot tenders. Tenders were crispy and wasn't dry. Waited about 10 mins for the food, which wasn't too bad. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Will be back. read more

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Time for lunch! I've been wanting to try Dave's since it opened. I ordered the Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries with cheese on the slider. My tender was lite mild and my slider tender was mild with Dave's sauce on the side and honey. The mild lite definitely has a kick to it but was good. I couldn't really bite into the slider because the batter was kind of thick and crispy. Overall I would give it an 8/10 just because of how the chicken was a tad bit over cooked. I'd totally give it another try. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Omg! Amazing chicken!! I was blown away by how crispy Dave's chicken was. The chicken is flavored well and the spicy was tolerable. I like their menu as you're able to pick and choose and even Ala cart if needed. The service was effective and the cashiers were very friendly and helped me with my order. Overall, great place to grab and go or enjoy lunch! Will be returning. read more

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Opening day! First time at a Dave's Hot Chicken! Everyone was super nice and they have some pretty awesome graffiti art in the walls depicting Altamonte:) I won't spoil it for you. But definitely walk around and check it out. You'll get a little chuckle if you are from this area. This restaurant is located where the old World of Beer was on the corner. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Pets are allowed outside by the way:) I got #3 which was a slider and a tender heat level hot. The crinkle cut fries are delicious and well seasoned. I demolished the entire meal! Pickles and kale slaw on the slider with Dave's Sauce is a winner. Levels go from no spice level to Reaper level. So I of course got an extra tender with the Reaper Level of spice. It didn't disappoint:) It's not the hottest hot chicken I've ever had, but it definitely gets you sweatin' Portions are just right and they have Coke Zero:) My favorite! Welcome Dave's Hot Chicken to Altamonte! I'm so happy to have a hot chicken place close by;) Cant wait to stop by again and try their Mac and cheese. See you all soon!!! read more

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OMG! I can't believe they've opened a Dave's hot chicken in central Florida! The last time I tried Dave's hot chicken was in Houston Texas, and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! My partner and I came and we decided to get the two chicken sliders meal and added a side order of fries. We put the spice level to hot, and trust me it was hot! They had a huge sign at the front so you would not miss it even if you were driving past. The restaurant was very clean and they had both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was extremely attentive. We told them this was our first time at this location and they gave us a great rundown of the menu. They have milkshakes but the only flavors they have are vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate. I wish they had cookies and cream. We didn't have to wait long to get our food. My partner was so glad that he ordered an extra side of fries because the side of fries that comes with the two sliders was very small. I asked for honey but I don't think the server remembered but it's OK because the sandwich was still a 10 out of 10! Next time I am going to try the medium level with honey on the side because the hot level was a little too spicy for me. The bathroom was very clean. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 sliders with fries HOT - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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I ran across a random Instagram post showing the grand opening of Dave's Hot Chicken. I figured that it's Friday night and I want to try something different and good. So why not? When I pulled up I can see people in waiting all the way to the door but in was commuted on trying this chicken spot and I was not disappointed. When I walked through the front door, there was a person there to welcome me on and gave me a small paper menu. The young man suggested I order through the website if I don't want to wait in the line but I declined wanted to have the full in store experience. I ordered the #3 which contained 1 tender and one slider with the hot level. I'm going to be honest, these are some impressive size tenders that had a equally impressive crunch while remaining juicy and flavorful. Listen y'all, I am no slouch when handling hot food but their hot level is not for the weak of tongue and stomach. Fl while bringing the hotness and flavor is on point. I would definitely go back! read more

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If you like paprika, this chicken is for you lol. The chicken is breaded and seasoned HEAVILY with paprika. We also ordered fries that seemed to have paprika as well lol. The chicken was juicy and not dry so that's a plus. I just couldn't get past the paprika taste, and I don't even hate paprika it was just a little too much for me. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Good chicken sandwiches and fries. I went late after Christmas shopping. I wasn't disappointed with the food. I hope it's always like this. The "Hot" was entirely too hot lol I thin I got medium or mild but it was still a good spice level. I only got 1 slider with fries but my bf got 2 sliders. He only ate 1 and took the other to go. I don't think you need 2 sandwiches in one sitting. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised with the fast service. My food was ready within 5 minutes of ordering. The slider was solid. Juicy chicken, crispy & spicy breading, potato bun (I think?), refreshing pickles and cabbage slaw. I liked the flavor combo. Got my chicken extra spicy so my lips were on fire.. Good fries. Crispy and a bit sweet bc of the seasoning. The disadvantage is that any combo does not include a drink so u would have to purchase ur beverage separately. A little too expensive but generally good ! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

First and last time. Disgusting chicken & weird. Also did not get the drink I ordered.

The service was good. The lady taking the order was helpful in guiding me on what to pick as I was a first timer. The ambiance in the restaurant was standard with nice bright colors. The food was decent. The fries were good. I ordered the #1 and so did my dad. I got hot and he got no spice. The hot was pretty standard on the hot scale. I added honey that they offered with it and eating it with the pickles elevated the taste. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #1 chicken Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries No Spice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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