Tried the Chandler location of Dave's Hot Chicken and overall it was a really solid experience. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, and the medium spice level was just right -- enough heat to be interesting without setting your mouth on fire. The famous Dave's sauce was also delicious and went great on the crinkle cut fries. For our order: * I got 2 sliders with crinkle cut fries * My husband went big with the large top-loaded fries * One kid got a slider, a strip, and mac & cheese * The other got a slider, a strip, and fries * We also grabbed some cauli bites to share * 4 Soft Drinks Everything came out fresh and the whole family enjoyed their meals. The price felt fair for everything we ordered including soft drinks, especially considering the portion sizes. The reason for the 4 stars is that we actually didn't go inside, so I can't really comment on the ambiance or customer service experience. Also, the soda was a little flat and didn't have much flavor, which was a bit of a bummer. But overall it was a great casual family meal with tasty chicken, good spice levels, and satisfying sides. Definitely a spot we'd come back to when the hot chicken craving hits. Overall rating: Great flavor, juicy chicken, and a family-approved meal. read more

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Stopped by the Chandler location on West Chandler Blvd recently and left impressed. The staff was genuinely friendly and quick--solid service without any attitude. The chicken tenders were spot-on: really crispy exterior that actually held up, with juicy, tender meat inside and perfect doneness. No complaints there. The french fries were a standout--crisp all the way through and seasoned just right, not overdone or underdone. Easily some of the better fast-casual fries I've had lately. The slider was a nice surprise too. It's a good, generous size--comparable to what you'd get at the big national chains, but noticeably better quality and flavor. Clean spot, good vibe, and everything came out hot. Nothing flashy, just consistently good food done well. Definitely going back, and I'd recommend it to anyone in the area looking for solid hot chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider and tender bladder. The sliders definitely more of a sandwich size than a slider size, delicious. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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This place was big fat NO from me! Let me start off by saying I've heard many mixed reviews but I like to be my own judge. Anyway, I order a #1 lite mild cause I heard the spice level can be misleading and I wanted to be able to enjoy my food along with cheese fries. It was LITERALLY two overcooked heavily dusted "chicken strips" on stale white sandwich bread. THEN after all our meals (fam of 5) ordered we then find out drinks are not included?? Mind you our bill at this point was already $76. We get our food and are highly disappointed. Chicken overcooked, breading or flavoring tasting like it's coated in sweet dust and just an overall not pleasurable experience for the amount of money we paid. I'm no dummy I know with a fam of 5 Im going to spend money but when it's well over $75-$80 my expectations are a bit more. Staff was okay no complaints there but we definitely will not be going back. I typically like to give places a try or two because maybe it was an off day or maybe try something else off the menu but we all got something different and all had a taste of one another's and still felt the same feelings about this food. Won't return. If you like spending crazy money for basic overcooked strips and sandwich bread be my guest this is the place for you! read more

This was my first time here and it didn't disappoint! When ordering I got help with some recommendations on spice level and the overall order. I know that is sometimes tough to give that level of service in the drive through but I appreciated it and took all his advice. Medium and mild were perfect, I feel like I could go up in spice a little but I'm happy with these levels. Medium was described as jalapeño level and I'd say that is a good description. My order was a little pricier than I wanted but it was all worth it! I will definitely be back when I am in the area! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #3 medium heat slider and tender with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Have been wanting to try this place for a while, finally got the chance. Got Meal #3, 1 tender and 1 slider with fries, and loaded fries. I liked the loaded fries a lot. My son thought there was just too much spices on the chicken. We didn't even get the super spicy one. Overall I think it's a bit expensive. Like the meal doesn't include a drink. They charge like $1.20 or something for a Ranch sauce... read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Small Top Loaded Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Never been before and wanted to give it a try. I ordered a 2 piece tender combo (not hot flavor) comes with fries, sauce, pickles and 2 pieces of store bought white bread lol. I'm not a huge fan of plain white bread on the side. Would of been better if it had at least been toasted with butter or something. The chicken was decent size but chewy and tough. Fries were good. But for almost $16....I tried it and can move on. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Amazing flavors and it's classic Dave's! Dive into the decadent and deliciously crunchy flavors of fried chicken. It's the amazing franchise that finally made its way to Chandler, Arizona. You can delight yourself with the exquisitely spicy flavors that will melt your tongue and causes you to start sweating profusely! Beware you have been warning! Chick-fil-A spicy deluxe chicken sandwich has nothing on these flavors! It seems that canes has a new rival in town. Ironically enough, it has taken over where the old KFC used to be! I still remember where the A&W KFC combination took place. Loaded fries are BOMB!!! Crunchy an spicy! Hot hot !& be careful of the afterburn effect!!! Inside decor is super cool! Love that they have a drive thru and mobile ordering! Review written on September 26, 2025 read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries and Regular Top Loaded Fries 9/26/25 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

My husband and I stopped by right before they closed and I'm so happy we did! We got the chicken bites with hot honey and a crispy chicken sandwich at medium spice. The food was so good. The crispness was on point and the chicken was juicy. The medium spice just gives you a hint of a kick so next time we I'll try the next level. The person that took our order helped recommend the chicken bites and it was fantastic. He was friendly as well! There were a bunch of motorists nearby and kept revving which was annoying but other than that, it's a good area. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Sandwich and Chicken bites - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

YUMMMMM!!!! Very juicy and well-seasoned chicken along with some crispy fries, what more can I ask for?? I showed up at 9:30pm for a late dinner and that place was packed! That's when I know this place is solid! Service was superb. I showed up and lined up at the mobile order pickup line. The staff member asked for my name, saw my confirmation code, gave me my order, I was out, all within a minute! read more

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I enjoy eating at Dave's Hot Chicken. I ordered the Dave's #1 combo with an extra tender add-on. The chicken was hot (temperature and spice!), crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. The fries were solid, seasoned just enough to keep things interesting. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh. The spice level was manageable (I went with medium), and the extra tender was a great call, definitely worth it if you're hungry. Overall, a tasty stop for hot chicken lovers. read more

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During a trip to In&Out, I saw that this place took over the KFC that used to be here. Finally tried it out last week during my lunch break. Order: Dave's #4 - 1 slider (hot) with fries Side of Kale Slaw Orange Fanta Single Tender (med) x 2 The tenders were for others. They said the chicken was good but it was salty. The rest were mine. The first couple of bites were really good. I love spicy foods so liked that it had a bit of a kick to it. Pickles and kale slaw in the slider were a nice balance. Towards the end of the sandwich, I kinda got sick of eating it. Maybe I'll try the tenders with fries and a cheese sauce next time. The crinkle cut fries were good! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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The food was good, though a bit overpriced in my opinion. The slaw on the chicken sandwich added a nice crunch. We tried the strawberry shake, but it tasted a little off--personally, we prefer In-N-Out's shakes. The staff was friendly and attentive, and I appreciated that they stopped by to check if we needed anything. The decor was also interesting and fun to look at. Tip: Download the app to earn rewards. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mini sliders and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

1st time visit in Drive thru, I asked for no pickles and no slaw unfortunately when I arrived home looking to enjoy there were pickles and slaw on my sliders, sounds silly but I don't like slaw or pickles. This is a one and done visit! read more

I ordered lunch here through Uber Eats. The restaurant had the food ready for my driver very quickly. The two-slider meal comes with two (duh) very sizable sliders with a big chicken tender, slaw, pickles and a sauce that's kind of like a thousand island or Russian dressing. I ordered one slider in mild and one in medium but I didn't really notice a difference--not sure if there was an error or they're just pretty similar. The meal came with extra pickles on the side, seasoned fries and more Dave's sauce. I think I was maybe expecting more fries, but the sliders were so big that the meal more than filled me up. The meal does not come with a drink, or at least it didn't through Uber Eats. Overall, the food was pretty tasty and I would eat here again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Two-slider meal in a takeout container - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

I visited the Chandler location just a few days after they officially opened in early July. I had never tried Dave's Hot Chicken before. My family wanted to try it, plus I wanted to see what the hype was all about. They took over the old KFC spot in Chandler Village. I think it was a good choice for them as this area is constantly busy. Inside was clean. All of the staff were very patient and courteous. One of them even stopped by our table to see if we needed anything else - sauces, utensils, etc. I got the two tenders and fries combo, which comes with slices of bread and pickles (I opted out of pickles). I love that you can select a different flavor for each tender. Mine were mild and medium. Both were covered in the seasoning and had good flavor. Medium had a nice kick to it. The crinkle fries are also seasoned. They were good, but I'd prefer just salt since the chicken was already full of seasoning. The Dave's sauce had too strong of a mayo flavor for me. Overall the food was pretty good, though the price is a bit steep - $12.29. I had a good experience and appreciate the staff, but I'm not sure that I would come back just given my flavor preference. read more

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I ate here once before on a company outing so when this new one opened we wanted to give it a try. I would say, for what you pay, it's nothing special. The strawberry shake is the same one you can get anywhere else, the chicken "sliders" as they call them are merely a smaller version of everyone else's larger chicken sandwich except it has some hot sauce on it depending on how how you want it. The fries? Eh, to salty in my opinion, maybe it's their "special" seasoning. The Mac & Cheese was good but at the same time, isn't it always? I would say the kid at the intercom and at you window were both pretty good at trying to help me with my order even though we struggled getting on the same page about what we wanted on the sandwiches, lol. We figure it out though. I had gone through the drive-thru so I couldn't really see the inside but looking through the window leaving the drive, it seemed clean enough in there. Anyway, if no one else is open, I would say go for it, otherwise, take your pick of mediocre fast food chicken sandwich places. I would give it about 2 MAYBE 3 stars for the food but 4 MAYBE 5 for the service and the fact that they were open until midnight and actually had chicken. So I'll give it 3 read more

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The main reason I'm leaving a review here is because the food was exceptionally fresh, the store clean, and the staff super friendly. If you've had Dave's before, you'll know the chicken when fresh is juicy and full of flavor. The fries were also great on the day I visited. Overall, a great experience and I'm glad AZ started getting their own Dave's! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Not my first time having Dave's but I visited this new Chandler location for Free Slider Day and even though it was very busy, the employees were friendly and quick, a manager (i believe) was walking around making sure everyone was doing ok and the quality and taste of the food was perfect! read more

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Was really craving something like a Nashville hot chicken sandwich and decided to try Dave's as I am usually in the shopping center for other errands and had been eyeing it for a while. The service was speedy and friendly. The menu was very unclear regarding portion size! We ordered multiple items thinking that "sliders" would be small, similar to sliders at other establishments and we were kind of wondering why it was kind of pricey. They were HUGE like full size sandwiches! We ended up not even being able to eat the other dishes we ordered because one slider filled us up! The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned well. I wasn't really a fan of the seasoning on the chicken because it was very heavy on the cumin, which I like, but was not really anticipating for "hot chicken" and the chicken was soooooooo greasy. They did offer a generous serving pickles on the sandwich and on the side and the sauce was pretty good too. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries and 10pc. Dave's Bites - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

First time trying Dave's and I ordered #2 which includes 2 sliders (mild) and fries. It was good but there wasn't anything special. The buns could've been better and the sauce didn't stand out. I liked that they gave extra pickles. read more

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

I was craving hot chicken and decided to give this franchise a shot. I ordered the Dave's #2 (two sliders with fries). The sandwiches themselves were delicious and the medium spice level still has a nice kick to it. My only complaint is the sauce, it's probably personal preference but the sauce had a very similar consistency to mayonnaise. Not my preferred texture for a dipping sauce. The fries were average and the portion size was smaller than I was expecting. read more

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

I've only done the drive thru but I must say all the staff have been super friendly and willing to answer any questions! The chicken is juicy and the flavors are awesome. I will say I prefer the Mac and cheese over the fries, but that's just a preference. Add some honey and it's fantastic. Definitely a new go-to spot for us. read more

Immediate no for me. I rolled up to Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time, not expecting a lot on the menu but hoping for a reasonable bite. Prices felt a bit steep, but I figured I'd judge after a test run. I ordered a #2 (two sliders, fries and a shake) and I asked them to hold the pickles for $18. What I got: two pieces of Wonder Bread and two large chicken strips. Are we serious? It felt less like a sandwich and more like a snack plate that forgot to show up with actual food. They don't have to worry about me returning -- that was a joke, actually it was insulting. The staff were nice enough, but the overall experience left me cold. If you're into paying premium prices for bread and two strips, hey, have at it. For me, I'll pass. Two stars for the niceness and the attempt, zero for the value. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The supposed Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries and Strawberry Shake - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Tried Dave's Hot Chicken on their grand opening--got the #2 chicken tender meal. I love spicy food, and their "Spicy" level actually delivered real heat, closer to Asian spice than typical American levels. The sandwich was amazing, and the fries, pickles, slaw, and Houston sauce were all delicious. Great Southern comfort food. Highly recommend! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

As first timers, we were unsure of what to order. Ended up with some chicken tenders, bites and sliders. The sliders are a lot more than what was shown on TikTok. The bites were delicious and so were the tenders. A bit pricey for what it is but a nice splurge from time to time. Drive thru is pretty slow at this location but the employees are great. I love that they introduce themselves and crack a joke or two. Definitely will be back. read more

Tried this new location on their opening day. And It was good! Love their hot and extra hot level. It is a little acidic but that's how I personally like my spciy! Pretty similar to what you get from the other locations. The staff was busy but super friendly too! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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I was visiting Chandler tonight and there are so many food places to eat here, but I've been wanting to try Dave's for a while so I thought why not. It was super disappointing. Drinks aren't included okay, but I ordered a slider and fries which took about 20 minutes and once I got it wow I was disappointed. You know it's bad when the best thing on your plate are the sliced pickles. The slider had one super dry chicken tender that literally had the consistency of jerky. I couldn't eat it on the bread and had to kind of tear it apart. How did I wait almost half an hour for something that tasted like it sat underneath my dresser for a day or two? Not worth the money at all I would definitely prefer any other chicken place than this. Staff was nice and place was clean so only reason it's getting 2 stars instead of 1. read more

I ordered the hot chicken bites and let me tell you those suckers are hot as hell! I like spicy food and I generally will eat anything that's hot, but this was a bit uncomfortable. I would like to go back and try their chicken sandwich or sliders! However, I will make sure not to get the extra hot option! read more

I heard good things about this chicken. Decided to try it. Very very disappointed. There are four levels of spice, I think. I being a WUSS ordered the LIGHT MILD two pieces with fries. Took it home. Thank God I only ordered the light mild. WOW!!! As many of you know I'm a grilling caterer have been for 35 years. If I was to serve my customers what this place served m me I quit the business. The chicken was lightly breaded which I like, how ever they do what other chicken businesses do they OVER COOK THE CHICKEN SO IT'S DRY WITH LITTLE TO NO TASTE. Now the fries, I couldn't tell the flavor, the texture was ODD chewy. I love chicken could eat it 7 days a week, but it won't be Dave's Hot Chicken. read more

Food was good. Staff was friendly. It was busy but wait time was ok. I tried the reaper chicken tender. Spice level was good! Mac and cheese was below average. Nothing stood out. Wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Gabriel took my order. He was very nice and good putting my order together. The food was very tasty. I'll come back again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Not sure why they don't include a soft drink with a combo meal. The meals aren't cheap and compare in price to most other fast food combo meals that include a soft drink. Staff was super nice, friendly and polite. Drive thru was efficient. Food was hot in temperature and the spice level was appropriate. Portions are small ( slider with a tenderloin) and an equivalent small fries. Although generally good there are much better options ie. Chik filet, In n Out etc. I won't be returning unless there business model changes in regards to value when compared to other options. read more

had daves hot chicken for the first time and it was fantastic but what was even better was the young lady at the drive thru window i forgot her name starts with a g but will always remember her top shelf service read more

Love the new place so close to home. Great chicken and I like to hot. Perfect amount of heat for me, I could not go any higher but Hot was perfect. Get extra pickles as they help cut the heat. Lines may be long but worth it. Hopefully the newness will die down. Was never a fan of the KFC this place took over. Nice interior and very well trained associates read more

I tried this establishment for the first time today!... I was NOT impressed!.. I ordered the 1pc tender, with the slider and fries... It was just okay... Nothing special, nothing tasty and absolutely nothing spectacular!... My meal was medium flavored spice with pickles and slaw. The best thing was the slaw,! I was actually very hungry, it was my first meal of the day.... I didn't finish it, and tossed it by the end of the day.... I was NOT IMPRESSED...the staff was very professional and kind. read more

Was a vibe. Marissa was very helpful and they have HiC slushies. Would recommend to anyone that likes ATL Wings. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Drinks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

We are obsessed with hot chicken, and we are always trying and comparing all the hot chicken restaurants in the area. We heard good things about Dave's so we're excited to try it since our favorite hot chicken place closed. The chicken isn't very hot and has a weirdly sweet taste to it. My sister, my husband, and I all agreed that we don't like how the chicken is sweet and would prefer a spicy/hot savory flavor. Why is it sweet..what?! If the flavor we chose was a honey hot flavor or something then that would be good, but when you order a hot chicken flavor you don't expect the chicken to taste sweet. I'm not a fan of sweet foods, and there's nothing about the chicken flavoring or spices that would make me crave or want to eat more. The prices are the worst part, and paying extra for sauce that's not even good! read more

I don't get the hype!! It's like I was eating perfume on chicken strips! Straight trash!! Y'all can have this place!

Typical fast food ambience, we went with the medium hot and it was fine. Prices seem high for typical fast food but service was prompt and polite. My adult kids love it and I would go again if they wanted to. read more

This location is more convenient for me. I went there once and the size of the chicken appeared much smaller than the Mesa location. I will most likely be back cause maybe it was a small batch but will always recommend the Mesa location. Dave's is the best. I hope it stays the same under new ownership. read more