Absolutely love the chicken sandwich here!!!! Try their reaper sauce if you love spice, it is hot though so be careful. I went recently to try the mozz sticks and they are fantastic! They are huge and could be considered a meal! The service is fast at such a busy spot! read more

See all

Dave's Hot Chicken absolutely delivered! I ordered the hot chicken sliders and chicken tenders, and both were cooked to perfection--crispy, juicy, and packed with that signature heat. The spice level was spot on and full of flavor, not just heat for the sake of heat. To top it off, the Fruity Pebbles milkshake was incredible--creamy, sweet, and the perfect fun twist to cool things down. The service was quick, the food was fresh, and the whole experience was top-notch. If you're craving bold, fiery chicken with a delicious treat on the side, Dave's Hot Chicken is the place to be! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Small Fruity Pebbles Top Loaded Shake Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

WHAT THE F@(%!!! One of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a while. The prices are unbeatable. Staff is so friendly. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Craving Nashville hot chicken? You must go to @daveshotchicken We recently went to the one at 3643 N. Western in Chicago. The menu is simple, but the food is anything, but. We tried: Daves #2: 2 sliders with cheesy fries Daves #3: 1 tender and 1 slider with cheesy fries 1 top loaded oreo shake 1 top loaded m&m shake **all sliders are served with kale slaw, pickles and Daves special sauce** ***all tenders are served with slices bread, pickles and Dave's special sauce*** This is not really a "slider"by any means. The pieces of chicken are large and thick, it just spills out of the bun. These sliders are full size sandwiches. We liked the fries better without the cheese, however, if you like cheesy fries, by all means get them. We had both the no spice and mild chicken, and both were juicy and delicious! Try Dave's Hot Chicken for yourself, this will quickly become your favorite Hot Chicken sandwich place! read more

See all

Delicious chicken. The chicken tenders and sliders are massive. I ordered a #2 meal which comes with a chicken slider and a chicken tender, along with seasoned fries. I tried the slider with hot seasoning and the tender with extra hot seasoning. The Dave's signature sauce is wonderful. My children enjoyed the Mac and cheese and teriyaki chicken bites. read more

See all

Lately, I have been on a hot chicken bender. Within the last few weeks alone I've gone to several different spots to try out their menus and compare them. Dave's is for sure near the top of the pack and it all starts with the customer service. The employees are incredibly kind, they greeted me upon my arrival and made sure I didn't need any help navigating the menu. The food came out incredibly fast which would leave anyone skeptical at first but it was super fresh and probably my favorite meal of the past week. The seasoning on the fries is elite and the texture of the chicken combined with the packed flavor was beyond the hype. Seldom can a restaurant make chicken so crispy while not compromising juiciness. They've mastered it here. Definitely going to come back and will be a recurring customer. Long live Dave's Hot. read more

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

Not only was the service very welcoming and friendly, the food really is great. I really appreciated the extra pickles and the various levels of spice on both the slider and tender. I thought I was walking into a tourist attraction with how the restaurant shinned - the ambiance was really modern with local art work of showcasing graffiti, but the food and customer service made the place feel like home! This will now be my go to chicken joint!! I luv DHC! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - A number 3 with a side of mac & cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is always awesome. Taste amazing! We ordered 1 mild slider and one medium. It was a little hot for the kids, however the manager was so friendly and he replaced the entire order. It's Halal and the taste is always consistent. Staff are super friendly. The restaurants inside is very clean and spacious. Shout out to the manager and his team! read more

See all

This location encourages food delivery drivers to cut in front of real customers in line. I reached out to the manager about this issue and didn't get a response. And thanks in advance to Brett G. for the completely out of touch and feckless bot response you're going to reply with, and in the end will resolve nothing! Don't eat here please. I'm not anymore. read more

This fried chicken is different! Try it to believe it Convenient location, has a parking lot for easy parking, youth vibes to the restaurant, helpful staff and delicious food. Dominique at the register gets a shout out for her excellent customer support. If you are a fan of spicy hot chicken, then this is your place. We have tried many fried chicken places, even Korean fried chicken but the thing that makes this chicken different is the flover in the coating, heat built with in the coating, so no extra sauce for dipping needed. Their sandwich comes with an option of kale slaw and slices of pickle, which is a game changer. We ordered level hot, but they have 2 more heat levels above hot. May be we will try that next time We are surely referring our friends and family. Thank you and welcome to Chicago. read more

See all

Mario greeted us and was helpful and friendly. Service was quick, food was great, would def recommend.

Horrible, never even got my food. Came here for lunch during school and jt took them 45 minutes so I just left. Have the kids that are working just messing around . Never coming back here again and I hope you don't go here either read more

Out of all the hot chicken sandwiches in Chicago Dave's seem to get it right. I've eaten here a lot. And every time they are on point. The new loaded fries are amazing. The cauliflower bites are very tasty. And the sliders are always great. The service is always great. The place is always clean. read more

I passed by this restaurant a few times and never thought much about it. Decided to check it out. Ordered two sliders and fries. I was thinking the sliders were going to be small like appetizer sliders. These were two substantial sandwiches with slaw, sauce, and pickles. These sandwiches are no joke. The fries were lightly seasoned, it seems, not just dashed with salt. The restaurant was bustling, so I imagine they get lots of carryout and delivery in addition to dine-in patrons. Good food, good service, and a clean restaurant mean I will be going back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sliders with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing service, my cashier was eager to explain the menu to us and answer all of my questions! He was extremely nice. I got the #2 with two sliders and a side of fries. I love spice and i don't think hot is enough for me, but it would be for someone who likes spice a little bit but can't take real heat. Extra hot was a good spice level for me; the kale slaw was alright and the sauce was pretty good. THE HONEY WAS AMAZING WITH THE CHICKEN!! Would definitely recommend asking for the honey packets. I also got the lucky charms vanilla shake and it was outstanding! I would definitely come back here and recommend giving this place a try. I liked how the restaurant was decorated and it was overall a great and clean environment with nice seating and lighting. read more

Alright this place is legit & know how to get the chicken right. It was my first time & I'm a fan. It's been on my list for awhile & finally got a chance to check it out. Their sliders ain't no baby sliders it like huuugeee so well worth the value that it can serve 2 people. I did the combo just to have a feel of a the difference but it was too much food for one person I came home with leftovers. I was too scared to go to hot cause after pregnancy my spice level is more like mild level. It's in a plaza so parking is plentiful. Only issue I had was how dirty the tables were. They were too focus in the kitchen that the dining area fell short like I didn't see not one staff come out to clear tables or wipe them down. Nonetheless I'd come back cause that's some serious good chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always wanted to try Dave's Hot Chicken and finally was able to when I moved to Chicago! Ordered from this location on Grubhub and it did not disappoint! I got the hot honey chicken sandwich and it was incredible, some of the best chicken I've had from a chain restaurant. Would definitely recommend to anyone who's looking to Dave's! read more

Great food. Highly recommend. Good service and prices are reasonable.the cinnamon toast, crunch shake is good read more

Requested food allergy assistance via the corporate website four weeks ago nobody has yet to respond... I ask about MSG they claim they don't use MSG, but I ask for other guizes. ie autolized yeast, sodium caseinate, nutritional yeast...etc. crickets. read more

They have locations pretty much everywhere now, and they're a good option for a very filling meal. The fries aren't the best but they do help balance out the heat in the chicken. The slider is my fav part because of the balance in flavors, although if you don't like coleslaw u might not like it as much. It will satisfy that nashville hot chicken craving. Also got mac and cheese which was surprisingly good. The spice level can get pretty high so start off with mild if you're not sure! Overall not a bad spot for a late night meal! The service is nice and fast with a nice place to sit/chill and free parking! read more

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

It's been a couple of years since we visited David's Hot Kitchen. My newest review is the same as my last, with one new addition: the noisy chairs and the loud music; upon entering, I asked the cashier to lower the music, and he lowered it right away. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful with the menu. I will go back again, and I hope they get the message about the "crazy loud music." The manager was very friendly and asked us if we needed anything. I happened to need a carry-out container and a plastic bag at the time. read more

#Edson is the best Overall good place and good service at good location, Family friendly. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Extra Hot Box - Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not the best food ever. Seasoning was weird. The people were super loud and the restaurant. Food was overpriced for what you're getting. Also served sliders on a piece of white bread and not a bun. Service was quick though read more

Greatest food. super nice service. As for ambiance: Please stop making them say the whole script, turn the music down so we can hear each other, turn the alarms off, and be nice to your employees. Menu is perfect too. read more

Best fast food chicken I have ever had. Fries are delicious too. And the pricing in today's day and age is actually reasonable/fair. The staff is also very friendly which makes for a great experience. This is the only location I have been to but I am guessing it is the neighborhood and people that makes this one have a great chill vibe. I have one tiny annoyance. Their chairs are metal all the way down to the bottom of the legs. The noise of the chairs being moved is quite piercing and deafening. Just hoping someone from corporate reads this and fixes it cause there are times I can't even talk to the people at my table with all the scooting of the chairs around us. read more

I stumbled across this Hot Chicken Place in Chicago while running some errands and let me tell you...IT WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. We ordered a couple menu items and we devoured everything. The food was cooked to order, crunchy, spicy but not too spicy, flavorful and fresh. The stack of pickles was so refreshing and I can't recommend this place enough. When visiting places in Chicago it's always a hit or miss with the staff but the staff was SO welcoming. The restaurant was well managed efficient and generous with their portions. One of the workers even took the time to chat with us. Her name was Katie! Her interaction elevated the entire experience because of her charm and assistance. We later found out she was one of the store managers. I hope that all of their branches are as great as the Chicago wing because this places gets a 5 star from me! We will be returning!!! read more

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

See all

Came in on a Friday for lunch. Free customer parking. No line or wait. Plenty of dine in seating. Food (8.5/10): Ordered the #1 (2 tenders, fries) and #3 (slider, 1 tender, and side) combo. The sides are interchangeable (slaw, fries, mac n cheese). Pickles and housemade sauce are given on the side. The pickles are clutch. So clutch. You can also add cheese on EVERYTHING. Everything. There is one flavor of powder spice with levels of none, light mild, mild, medium, hot, very hot and extra hot. For my #3 combo, I ordered hot for my slider tender and medium for my single tender. Imo, medium is a great balance of mild heat with flavor. Once you hit hot, it becomes more heat than nuance in flavor. So depends what you prefer after medium. The chicken is fried well. It's not dry or stringy at all despite it being white meat. The crisp (6/10) is relatively standard for a tender. The tenders come with a slice of white bread. The bread is so backyard bbq typical. Probably the cheapest bread you can buy. Not my thing in that maybe you could slightly toast it on the grill or add something. BUT I completely understand that this is the culture of the cuisine to use plain white bread like everywhere else. If you actually want bread with your order I'd just get the slider with a Hawaiian bread type bun. The slaw and pickles added are so good. The fries looks standard cafeteria cut, but are done will with a crispy exterior and soft interior. I swapped out the slaw for Mac n cheese. It's cheesy which I love. Very standard mac shells. They also add some of the chicken hot spice in there for some flavor. It's a relatively standard bbq Mac n cheese but done very well. I'd order again. Value (7/10): I'd say expect to pay up to $15 for a combo meal. Not cheap but the quality is there. Ambience/service (8/10): For a fast food type restaurant this place is great. Similar feel to Chik fil a but instead of a white interior it's more urban with wooden tables and urban art wallpaper. It's very clean inside and the employees are very welcoming. You walk in and they say hi. You can tell they want you to enjoy the food. At other places it can just feel like they are going through the motions and just doing their read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider, tender, Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

Those fries were amazing!!!!!! The girl who took care of us was so sweet. Clean establishment read more

HOLY CHICKEN! Drop what you're doing and go get Dave's. This is in my humble chicken opinion, the best hot chicken in Chicago. Forget fry the coop/budlong/parsons. This is the real deal, and also quite a deal depending on what you order. I opted for the #2 - 2 sliders w/ fries. Don't let the word sliders fool you, these are full size chicken sandwiches. Let's do the math - 2 sandwiches + fries for $15. About $6 per sandwich and $3 for fries. Not bad. Ok math lesson over, let's talk chicken. These aren't your mamas chicken tenders (or if they are, please introduce me) these are some big bois. Think Canes x3 for size. I like heat, so I ordered the hot (as well as the mild to get both sides of the spectrum). This was more of a dry, peppery heat as opposed to a mouth scorcher that keeps getting hotter. For me, it was the perfect level of heat to where it was enjoyable and not uncomfortable. But that's for me who likes heat. If you're a bit cautious I would play it safe with the medium or less. I will definitely return to try the very hot! The staff was also very friendly and gave us tons of ketchup + honey to go. The sandwiches don't need anything else really, but still try that honey. It absolutely smacks. Thank you Dave and your fire chicken for heating up my day. read more

See all

I excitedly came across Dave's Hot Chicken on my search for a new Chicken place to try. I loved that the menu was simple with a few options. You can get a chicken tender or chicken tender slider and both comes with fries. I ordered the chicken tender and chicken slider meal with a side of mac-n-cheese so my household can try it. Unfortunately I forgot to mark no coleslaw on the slider when ordering because I never trust coleslaw. This decision bit me in the butt. My husband and I shared the sliders and chicken tenders. The coleslaw tasted a little funny but I thought it was because of the special sauce. Within 30 mins of eating the slider I found myself rushing to the restroom. It has been a little under 24 hrs since eating that slider and I still cannot stomach the thought of food or hold anything down. This will be my first and last time eating at Dave's. read more

Dave's HOT Chicken is ALWAYS a hit and the dry rub with make your mouth water. The 2 sliders and fries meal is my go too. If you want to sweat a little, go with the HOT. If not the medium offers the perfect amount of heat and flavor. Service and atmosphere is on point for a chicken sandwich. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was my first time to Dave's Hot Chicken. Pretty delicious. Comparable to chick fil a. But definitely better because you get to choose your spice level. The fries came seasoned and crispy. The slider was my favorite especially since I added cheese and it had some type of spicy Mayo. They also give you packets of honey so you can throw on there too. Staff was super friendly and the restaurant seemed pretty clean. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #3 combo Medium spice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

5 stars for the best hot piece of chicken! And their fries are absolutely phenomenal, as well! Initially, I was surprised at their price point. The 1 tender combo without a drink is about $12, same as the one slider combo. But, the tenders are big and the slider is a sandwich, it's filling! SLIDER: The chicken itself is very tender, juicy, and flavorful. Then you add the kale slaw, sauce, and pickle, inside a sweet bread?!? The answer is FIRE! The flavors explode all over your mouth. Then, enjoy the perfectly crisp and seasoned fries?!? HEAVEN! I got the mild flavor, because I was afraid of the Uber heat, but their spice level is true to taste. I'll be brave next time, I'll get the medium, then work my way up. Great customer service, clean, good price point, simple and easy menu, plus the chicken cooked to absolute perfection, this place is a winner!!! I'll be back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #3 slider and tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered Dave's for pickup recently through their website online ordering and was super impressed. Their online menu is super easy to navigate- customizations are easy to make as well. I ordered the half and half dinner- one tender and one slider and opted to sub the fries for the Mac and cheese - at no extra cost! My fiancé tried the two slider meal. I ordered medium and he ordered mild. I typically like spicy food and I'm glad I went with the medium as I thought it had the perfect amount of kick. The food was ready super fast too- only ten minutes! I'll definitely be back to Dave's! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kiara was very knowledgeable of everything on menu. I will recommend any and everybody to come to this establishment. The food is delicious. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

See all

TX SHAWTYTTY stopping by to say this sh** slaps!!!!!! Hahaha I made to move out to ChiTown in late 2018 & had heard great stuff about this place since I made the move up from TX! Well first off... I want to give a shout out to the sweet & funny workers at this location for helping me out w the spice level!! They have about 6 different ones but I had the "Medium" spice for my tender and "Hot" for the "slider". "REAPER" is the highest spice level so if you don't like spice BEWARE!!!! Second, the sliders are more like burgers.... they were HUGE!! The tenders are so big, that the one slider will fill you up!! The "Medium" spice was already hot so if you're okay with spice but don't want to get too spiced out, this is the one for you! I love my spicy food so the "HOT" did it for me! I had to force the whole platter down my throat(I was so full already) because it was sooo good!! I will definitely be back with friends who can handle HOT SPICY food & will be back with another review!! read more

See all

We absolutely love this place and Alejandro is so polite so and welcoming so friendly we drive 10 miles to come and see him and have some Great food! The reaper sandwich is out of this world delicious you better love spicy food though! Running into Alejandro like an old friend such a good guy great representative of Dave's hot chicken. read more

This is how they are disposing their used grease in the alley. It's disgusting and extremely unsanitary. It's leading to a huge rat problem and I know because I live in the neighborhood. This is an unnecessary problem that can 100% be avoided read more

See all

I got it today for the first and last time. The dry rub on the chicken I got wasn't really hot, just very unpleasant tasting. And the rub is this fluorescent red color that gets all over everything - I had to wash my hands five times while eating it. The chicken itself was tender and juicy, but the rub just ruined it. And I'm still burping and tasting it three hours later. read more

This place is all the craze over tiktok and I'm so happy they opened up a spot in the city. Their other location is in Naperville - too far. I haven't had chicken this good in a long long time. I think this place is better than Budlong if we're being honest. Staff was so kind - they greet everyone coming in the door by yelling, "Welcome to Dave's!" #3: Portions are HUGE! They only have 3 options so I opted for the one with one slider and one tender and it was way more than plenty. First I want to talk about their seasoning. Probably the best seasoning I've ever had on fried chicken. It's so flavorful like I can't even describe it, it's so good. I got the medium which was just the right amount of spicy for me! The tender is huge in itself! I ended up eating the tender first for one meal then ate the slider when I got home. The fries were so good too - I believe they sprinkle their chicken seasoning on the fries too! Their sauce - one of the best I've had in a while and they aren't skimpy with it either!!! Definitely more on the salty side. This place is a MUST. I don't know how busy the Naperville location is but I came to this location on a Saturday around 4pm and it wasn't that busy. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #3: 1 slider, 1 tender - Medium - Chicken Shop Near Me - Chicago, Illinois