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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.8 (118 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
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    Thomas B.

    Exactly like we heard. Clean, trendy, fast service, huge portions. Super and pleasantly crispy Louisiana style chicken with seasoned fries. And super moist with amazing seasoning. The dip is a perfect accompaniment. Bring the family and share.

    Keita S.

    My first time trying a hot chicken spot! I stopped by casually after having some drinks. The chicken seasoning is addictive. The atmosphere and service feel like a typical chain restaurant -- not bad at all.

    Abigail Joy Y.

    Just moved to the area and I'm glad there's Nashville Hot Chicken near me!! This location was great! Lots of parking space, neat and well kept interior and employees are nice. The food was hot and fresh. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and putting honey compliments it. Fries are freshly made and they give extra pickles which I love! I will definitely come back here for my Nashville chicken fix!!

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    Alicia B.

    Overall my experience was pretty good !The people at the front counter saw me standing there , and didn't take any initiative wanting to take my order , but I'm there for the food .It took the guy like 15 min to acknowledge me and no one else was there ordering .Lame !!!! I decided that would wait because I've seen this place ,and been wa ting to try .The slider I got was the medium spice level, and the best chicken sandwich by far ... ever esp with that sauce ! Fire ! The fries were seasoned just right ,and it was a perfect portion for me .I would have given 5 stars but the dude at the counter was clueless unfortunately.

    Peter M.

    I don't ever review fast food restaurants. This is an exception. It was just a really nice experience. I've never had Dave's Hot Chicken before and the woman at the register was super friendly and nice helping me pick out something that I would enjoy. She made suggestions and ensured I had plenty of sauces and ketchup and that I tried the honey. The chicken came out hot and crispy (so did the fries). And her recommendations were spot on...especially the honey!! The place was super clean and really just brightened my afternoon.

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    Avanars D.

    Dave's Hot Chicken was okay overall. The chicken had a powdery coating--almost like the texture of a powdered donut--which wasn't really my preference. The spice level was solid, and I appreciate that they offer a range of heat options. I ordered the tenders, which came with sauce, pickles, and bread. I do wish the bread had been toasted--it would've added a nice touch. The prices are average for the Bay Area, and the restaurant itself was clean and well-maintained, which I appreciated. Overall, it's not bad, but it's not something I'd personally recommend. It's just not for me. Service they looked stressed and tired.

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    Mychelle T.

    I'm not gonna come here and gag you like the Youtubers and TikTokers who scream up and down this Dave chicken is the best best chicken in the whole wide world because it's really not without the sauce you are loss! It is very red and you would think that the red has a kick or some taste to it but no, it's like a bland Red paste but when you dip it in that sauce, everything changes!!! The chicken is tender. The chicken is juicy it just lacks flavor without the sauce if they can fix that they would be straight five star all the way across I'm gonna give them four stars because the restaurant was very clean and nice. The area was nice. The ambience was giving an Old-school retro kind of vibe. I ordered online from outside. I walked in. I was greeted. I told them I was there to pick up an online order. They quickly presented me with my order. It was still fresh and hot. I did kinda wait past my time, but it was still hot and good. I wish I did not get a large shake because the Lucky charm is not all the way through the shake is just on top, which is what the name said, but I just kind of thought that it would be a little in there mixed in like a McFlurry kinda you know but no that's a no it's a big no big no big no LOL But if you're into going around, checking out chicken like I am, you will definitely not be completely disappointed in trying Dave's chicken because the juiciness was there. The tenders was perfect in size. It just NEEDS the sauce. I definitely got full off of one slider. Ate the other slider the next day and since I had that big ol extra $3 sauce I kept it around for other tenders that I purchased from other restaurants so that was a win.

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    Dwayne C.

    With all of the "fried chicken" establishments opening up, comparing can get a bit repetitive. With that being said, I prefer Krispy Krunchy. Now that's not to say Dave's is not good because I love Krispy Krunchy. I'm just not a fan of how the chicken is fried. The bun on my slider was cold. I paid around $55 for what you see (chocolate milkshake and 2 small sodas not pictured) and the best part was the fries. The service was decent and the ambiance was great. Love the choice of music being played.

    Amy T.

    3.5 stars. Ordered via DoorDash. I had medium spicy at the Novato location and thought that wasn't spicy at all so I decided to up it this time to Hot. I got the slider this time with fries and my small vanilla milkshake. The chicken was good texture-wise but unevenly spicy - one corner was HOT and the rest was tolerable. The fries and milkshake were good. The slider looked smaller than what I saw at the other location and there was barely any slaw in it so I was pretty disappointed at the difference.

    Angela G.

    Very clean location. I was very, very impressed by the service, the ambiance, and most of all, the FOOD!!! I ordered the tender sliders in medium hot. I added honey to it as I read about it on another review. Oh my goodness, it was absolutely delicious I suggest requesting that they add ore sauce to the bread and not a small drizzle on top of the chicken. However, they had a cup of sauce on the side, so it was adequate to add, along with all the extra pickles. I wish they would bring one of these places to my hometown in Solano County. It would be a welcome addition.

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    This might be one of the most unhealthy places to eat. The chicken is coded with I don't know why, but it can't be good for you.

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