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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2 (21 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Nicole S.

    Service was horrible for us, you walk in, zero greeting. We tried to use the kiosk that's available but it wouldn't work. We stood at the counter for help, the girls that were fixing the slush machine completely ignored us. 5 mins waiting and another girl comes out and asks if we're ready to order. Takes our order, they offer a military discount so she took our drinks off. She gave me the wrong drink, then she tells me she took the drinks off but didn't offer to fix it for the one I wanted. I did see they were nicer to others who came in after us. Must of caught them at a bad moment. Cleanliness is not there, thankfully there was a clean table but 60% of the tables and under the tables were dirty. The a/c must of been set high because it felt like outside without a breeze. And it was HOT today. Ordered at 1:30 pm, food was received at 1:51pm. We had the Dave's Big Trio $17.99 & Top Loaded Buffalo Mac $6.99. With tax and gratuity it came out to $27.48 Food was great, great portions, worth the hype. Overall I wish service for us was better and it was cleaner. 3 1/3 stars not 4.

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    Candace K.

    Yessssss! This was 10s all the way around. Well, 9.8 but I'll tell ya why the -.2 in a minute. The people working were so charismatic and welcoming that when you first walk in you're just know it's going to be a good experience. I went to take a picture of the chicken claw machine and one of the workers came over and held one up and then gave it to me. #okaykindness The decor, super trendy and gives sort of LA vibes. Very loud and colorful and eclectic. When I went to order, they were able to give lots of information and gave recommendations. I knew that if I got something big that I wouldn't be able to eat dinner cause it was already going to be a late lunch so I ordered a small Top Loaded Fries. I did ask if there was a military discount which they gave me a free drink. Here's where they lose the .2 points... I was going to get Dr Pepper, but it was completely out. Just fizz came out of the machine. Can't really complain, it was a free drink. I ended up getting Sprite, which was fine. I couldn't stay so I got my food to go and they gave me extra sauces and utensils. I couldn't wait when I got to my car. I opened it and it was absolutely delicious. It looked and smelled amazing, but the taste was so good. The sauce was a sweet and tangy like sauce and the coleslaw, I'm guessing, was nice and crunchy and fresh. I crushed it. I ended up getting light mild, but I think I could've gone a bit spicier. I do wish there was more than three nuggets on the fries. Especially since they're supposed to be known for the chicken, but I did get a small. I am very excited to go back.

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    Lyra A.

    Got a hot box with a medium tender & a hot slider subbed coleslaw for my side & a strawberry shake. I ordered online & grabbed through the drive thru so service was very fast & very friendly. Building is very fun from the outside. I only give it four stars because the shake was forgettable, had a chalky texture that I could've done without. Chicken was delicious though - texture was great, not dry, both levels of spice were very flavorful. Slider comes with pickles on a bun & tender comes with Texas toast & pickles. Would definitely check out again.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries

    Dave's hot chicken is the best hot chicken i've ever had in my life. the service is great everyone's very welcoming and the artwork in the building is so cute. the food take a bit longer to come out than a regular fast food place but that's because everything is hot and fresh and made to order and well worth the wait 10/10

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    Aziza K.

    OMG! I'm so glad I waited to go to the brand new location off Battlefield Blvd...this meal was sooooooooo dam* good! Plus, the service was top tier and the cashier Aaliyah was so gracious and helpful-promote her! The whole staff was amazing and the atmosphere is new, so I will be back to see how it grows. I had the slider and tender meal with a strawberry milkshake, and it was delicious and filling. The spices go from: no spice, lite mild, mild, medium, hot, extra hot, and reaper; my spice level was medium-which was spicy enough-to reaper which I'm not even going to put my mouth and stomach through all of that. Keep in mind with the reaper spice level, you must sign a waiver before getting your food. Nonetheless, the food was enough that I have leftovers. Come to this location while it's new, you won't regret it!

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    1 month ago

    Always,hot fresh, chicken, has a vegan option Love this, Oreo shake was good, coming back, makes this place a favorite, love Dave's trio

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    The food was great and the staff was super friendly! The graffiti inside was really cool to check out

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    Service and experience was very good greatly appreciated by me and my family thank you Daves for the great experience

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    4 months ago

    Chicken is Consistent as always. I Love daves. Staff were friendly as well. Glad to have one close to me

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    Thank you Andrew! Food was fresh and delicious. so happy they are closer! We will be coming back soon with family!

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    Loved the extra hot (will be my go to flavor) slider as well as the flavoring of the mild.

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    This is my first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken. I went through the drive through and he was…read morepatient with me, as I asked about menu options! I got the #4! With the kale slaw on the side! I didn't know the sauce would be drizzled on the slider. But it was ok! I'm not a sauce girly but it gave the tender flavor! I got not hot for my spice level! I also typically get no salt on fries, but wanted to try the full experience. They weren't too salty. If you're going during a not busy time, still prepare to wait about 10 mins after your food is ordered. Which is ok for fresh food, My sandwich wasn't hot. I also liked the kale salad. It's like a cousin of cole slaw! I was also surprised at how big the tender was for the slider.

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