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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2 (117 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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

    Actually really good. The quality of the chicken is excellent (one of the best for fast food). The behind the counter workers are genuinely amazing. They are the nicest group of fast food workers that I've interacted with in Columbia. The restaurant itself is very clean and I usually don't have any issues with seating (unless it is lunch time when they are exceptionally busy).

    Awesome decor inside
    Heather H.

    Thursday nights in Soda City somehow always turn into a little adventure -- and tonight's adventure ended exactly where it needed to: Dave's Hot Chicken. There's just something about wandering Target aisles, convincing yourself you only came in for one thing, and then rewarding yourself with a late-night chicken tender run. Honestly, Target and hot chicken might be my personal love language. I always go for Hot -- just enough heat to give you that little tingle without taking you out. Flavor first, fire second... but still make it spicy enough to feel something. So tell me... what level do you get?

    Slushies/behind the register
    K B.

    Store was pretty clean and service at the register was great. However, it took a long while to get our food. But, we weren't in a rush, so it was ok especially if that meant it was fresh. 3 of us ordered the tenders, and they were to our specified spice level, and were hot in temp. However, one person received cold nuggets which was very weird for the length of time it took. So, they made them again and they were hot the 2nd time. Everyone was pretty satisfied with their chicken and fries.

    Jamita H.

    Once I walked through the door, the young lady behind the counter looked up and smiled at me like we've known each other for years. Once it was our time to order, she again smiled and greeted us. We informed her that this was our first time so she was really helpful with our ordering. My son and I both got the Dave's #4 with a slider and fries. I didn't mild and he did hot! We were given our receipt and buzzer. We went to sit down. When our buzzer went off, we came to the counter to grab our food. She asked us about sauces and then proceeded to give us all of them to try. The Daves sauce gave me Chick-fil-a sauce vibes. Not exact but kinda. We sat down and ate. It was delicious. The sandwich was piping hot but the fries weren't as hot. Still edible....not cold! The mild was just that but my son also said that the hot wasn't hot either so I guess we will have to move up the spice chain. This establishment is colorful and bright! There were people dining in and picking up orders. Lots of movement. They accept military discount! I'm not on this side of town often but when I come back, I would stop by here again!

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    Amanda M.

    Love this place! When i lived in Stl i would go and get their wings which I'm sad they no longer offer but the chicken strips were good! I had the very spicy and it didn't kill me next will try the Reaper!! Service was quick and the place had a nice amount of people in there enjoying their chicken. Tell the cashiers to smile and not look like they hate their job. Girl who gave me my food was super sweet and pleasant. Can't wait to go back!

    Chicken tender, slider, fries, toast, pickles
    Isabelle Z.

    Overall thought the flavors were really good and quantity was great for the pricing. The mild was good not having too much spice, and the service was pretty great. I would definitely say this elevated the fried chicken fast food game for me!

    Slider Combo
    Kahlill M.

    Dave's Hot Chicken has been out a while, finally got the chance to get some, I wasn't disappointed. Lite mild, too fragile for Hot and above, had the slider and tender combo and it was delicious, added with house sauce and honey, it was scrumptious. If they ever have one come to Charleston, I will be a regular patron.

    I love the milkshake
    Caden M.

    The chicken was juicy and and spicy I love the fries and the Customer service I hope hope you get 5 stars every time

    Mini chicken sliders with fries
    Jeffrey J.

    Dave's Hot Chicken located in the heart of Columbia is a food chain restaurant that offers cooked to order chicken. I was so excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken, due to all of the fantastic reviews. When arriving be prepared to park in close quarters, the parking lot is pretty small and the spots are narrow. I went around noon and there were still spots available, but it was limited. If it is a nice day you can sit outside but they also offer tables and booths inside. I loved the decor inside. It was lively. When walking in we were greeted with friendly staff who were eager to assist us. I was so pleased because I was unsure how the ordering process worked, but it was extremely easy. I ordered the mini chicken sliders that came with a side of fries. If you sign up for the rewards app, like I did. You will get a free drink and if you complete the survey at the end of your order you will get an additional free drink, which is awesome. Our service was extremely good, even though we were in the midst of a lunch rush. All of Dave's chicken is fresh and cooked to order. One will receive a pager and it will buzz when your order is ready. I like this because it makes your experience more personal. Our meal was delicious, the chicken was so moist and the breading flavor was fantastic. One special feature Dave's Hot Chicken offers is you get to decide what spice level you would like your chicken. I decided to do no spice, due to my daughter not having a spice tolerance, but have heard amazing reviews of Dave's chicken with the spices on it. In addition our meal came with coleslaw and fries that were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Although Dave's is a fast food restaurant the establishment was extremely clean with no visible dirt on the floor. I was highly pleased with our experience and will definitely come back to Dave's Hot Chicken. Dave's restaurant is not like the average fast food chain, you can tell that they take genuine pride in every order they serve.

    Amaryne J.

    The service was great I think the cashier name was yessie (or something similar). She was very friendly, patient, and answered all questions our party had. The establishment was clean and the food was good.

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

    First time ordering Dave's Hot Chicken and I was unimpressed. I ordered the chicken sandwich and tender combo in hot and mild. The flavor on both items were an acquired taste. They were overly seasoned and almost too salty to enjoy. The macaroni presentation and taste were not pleasant. I did enjoy the fries and dipping sauce and the food was fresh. Not sure if I would dine here again.

    Danielle P.

    Was excited to try this place. I was visiting Cola on Sunday and needed a lunch spot. My husband and I took three people so five people total. The total was close to $80. For fast food? When we walked in we weren't greeted. The trash cans were overflowing. All the tables were dirty. I went to the counter to ask about getting the table cleaned. I was given some wipes to do it myself. The food was not good. I couldn't finish it. The chicken had no seasoning or heat. The sauce it came with was tangy, I didn't really understand it. The bread it came with was a piece of white sandwich bread. It wasn't even warm, toasted, nothing. Very disappointed. I did the survey on the receipt and received a text from the manager. Not even a phone call? I am sorry, I cannot recommend this place.

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Kaneil S.

    I've seen quite a bit of buzz around Dave's so I decided to try it myself. Spicy chicken, sauce galore, fries. Sounds good to me. I ordered two sliders medium heat and I really enjoyed it. The heat doesn't overpower the chicken as I've experienced with many hot chicken dishes. The sandwich just works. Chicken was juicy, fries nice and crunchy. No regrets!

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    great food, great service, great ambiance. Delicious chicken, absolutely amazing. The spicy has a great flavor and kick to it!

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    Very friendly girl at the register! Great smile and wonderful laugh! Maddie is the best! She deserves a raise!

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