I mean it's fried chicken with spices... I don't understand the hype. My son has been begging to try it so we went there for lunch. We ordered our food and found a seat. Waited 20-25 mins for our order. Chicken was good but not great. For 2 number 3's and an extra tender it cost $45... no thanks! I expect more for the money. We came, we tried it, yall can keep it! I am sure others will think I am crazy. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Conway, Arkansas

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I drove all the way from Benton this past Saturday to try this food and was very disappointed. It was super packed and before I could even look at the menu I was informed that it was going to be an Hour wait for any food that they had to offer! The place was super packed but didn't really see anyone eating, needless to say I never got any chicken or anything! I just hate I wasted gas and time driving up just to be turned away and at the end of it I had to drive home hungry! read more

My recent visit to Dave's Hot Chicken was a disappointing experience that fell far below my expectations. Known for its bold flavors and fiery reputation, I anticipated a satisfying, well-seasoned meal served hot and fresh. Instead, what I received was bland, cold chicken accompanied by undercooked fries that made the entire meal unenjoyable. The chicken, which is supposed to be the star of the menu, lacked the flavor and heat that the restaurant is famous for. Rather than delivering a crispy, spicy bite, it tasted flat and uninspired. The seasoning was barely noticeable, and the overall flavor profile felt muted. Even more disappointing was the temperature. The chicken was lukewarm at best, suggesting it may have been sitting out for too long before being served. Hot chicken should arrive steaming and crisp, but this felt like an afterthought rather than a freshly prepared meal. The fries were equally frustrating. Instead of being golden brown and crispy on the outside with a soft interior, they were pale and undercooked. The texture was limp and slightly raw in the center, which made them difficult to enjoy. Properly cooked fries are a simple but essential part of a good meal, and their poor preparation added to the overall dissatisfaction. Beyond the food itself, temperature and quality control are basic expectations when dining out. When a restaurant builds its brand on bold flavor and quality, customers naturally expect consistency. Receiving cold chicken and raw fries not only undermines that reputation but also leaves a lasting negative impression. Overall, my experience was underwhelming and frustrating. What should have been a flavorful, satisfying meal turned into a reminder that even popular establishments can fall short. I hope future visits will reflect the quality and flavor that made the restaurant well-known in the first place, but based on this experience, there is significant room for improvement. Just go to canes next door. read more

WAIT!!! Golly the wait here is TERRIBLE!!! Took us a darn hour to get food . With that said tho, the food does have great flavor and does pack a punch!!! The amount of food might not seem like a lot on paper; one tender a slider and fries, but the portions are BIG and can easily feed you. The price is a bit high but it's worth the quality of chicken. You do get flavor fatigue pretty fast after like one tender and you aren't really in the mood for another. The place is pretty clean and the atmosphere is chill.Service could be better but not bad at all. I would recommend this place to chicken lovers because it is DELICIOUS and the vibes are great, but NOT if you have a time crunch and not unless you have a while to wait because this place is for sure NOT fast food. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Conway, Arkansas

Waited 30 minutes after my online order was supposed to be ready. Food was good but experience was not

This is my second time here, both times took over 35 minutes to actually receive food. Both times, order was wrong. Which is confusing because everything is either chicken, or fries. So why does it take so long? How does it get messed up? The first time I was here, they were out of coke and napkins. This time, out of napkins and straws. And because they only have one person in the front, these things don't get replenished, cleaned, or effectively expedited. Your food is finally ready? Sorry. You'll have to wait another ten minutes for everyone to finish ordering before you'll be addressed. Paid $3 for ranch, you'll not receive a full cup and will also have to wait and ask for them again individually. Ordered medium chicken and got no spice chicken... sorry, you'll have to wait another half hour. You wanted to sit down? Sorry, gonna have to clean your own table. Dude... it just isn't worth it. Way too slow. Out of basic utensils. Dirty tables. Wrong orders. I won't be coming back. How can it be so disorganized when it only opened a short time ago? I really thought the other reviews were dramatized--they aren't. read more

I have never tasted reddish brown before, but now I can check that one off the list. Tasted like they went to the spice drawer and dumped everything red or brown in the bowl, so much so the flavors didn't meld or speak to each other at all. I understand Dave's chicken is out of California, would not have guessed that in a million years. David must have never had any black or Mexican friends. Was definitely a valley boy. No culture at all. Every the best ganja would not give me the munchies enough to ever try that again. No offense but out of a dozen people in the store only five were black and four of them worked there.. just saying, if you can't sell spicy chicken to black People then you won't last long in this town. I'm sorry Popeyes I'll never stray again. The only redeeming quality this place has is the incredibly excellent staff. read more

The food was nasty the only good thing about it was the coleslaw, the chicken has no flavor and the only thing saving the chicken was the ketchup this restaurant is over hyped save your money. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Conway, Arkansas

Ehhhhh. Got the 2 tender meal & it tasted like it was COATED in paprika. Hot & fries were okay. Sauce very mayo based. Just okay. Wouldn't go back. read more

In Conway today and had heard about this place from locals - overall impression was positive - I tried the 2 piece Tenders and Cole Slaw. Great price under $14 that includes a drink. I went with the "Hot" and was not disappointed with the flavor as well as the moist chicken. The heat was not overpowering (they also offer Extra Hot and Reaper flavoring.), for another day. I ordered on their app for two of the same meals, but both orders included Cole slaw, instead of the French fries I ordered for the second meal. The Cole slaw tasted more like a dressed salad, but still very tasty. Does not match the taste of Nashville Hot numerous places in and around Nashville, but very tasty at a great value! read more

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I drove 45 minutes to come get some Dave's and was deeply disappointed. The line was almost to the door with the entire restaurant packed. On top of that, there were only two workers upfront, one of which was stressed out and being extremely rude. The food was 16 dollars for two chicken tenders, 4 pickle slices, two raw pieces of white bread, and a small boat of fries. The combo that I paid 16 dollars for did not come with a drink. The prices are outrageous, and my chicken tenders were barely cooked through. The flavor was unpleasant and the tenders were an unsettling texture. The one thing I found especially bewildering is the two slices of raw white bread that they give you in a 16 dollar combo (without toasting it or anything). The resteraunt had a nice design but was jam packed with people and extremely overstimulating. Will not be coming here again. read more

Over cooked and very dry chicken no real flavor over than dry spice in oil. I wouldn't waste your time for all the hype it's underwhelming to say the least. read more