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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (39 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Emily L.

    I love hot chicken and Dave's is one of the better in the DMV. The chicken is cooked perfectly- the inside is cooked through and juicy. I tried the medium and hot (I'm bad at spicy food)- medium was boring but still well seasoned. Hot had a nice heat. French fries hold up well and don't get soggy fast. Kale slaw was bland (not tangy and a little sweet) but added a nice crunch and balance to the sandwiches. Restaurant is big with lots of seating. Ambiance is fun and casual- walls are painted boldly. Service was excellent. The cashier even gave me her name and said to let her know if I need anything. Will come back again!

    Crispy fries
    Mary H.

    Flavorful juicy and tender pieces of chicken. We often don't eat fast foods but we thought we would give this place a try. We tried the sliders and the tenders. When you think of sliders you assume it's a small size. It's not! So glad we ordered 1 each and the tenders. It was still filling. The tenders are still pretty big as well. You have your choice of heat. We opted for the medium sliders and hot tenders. I was ok with it but not my husband. We would definitely return but next time come hungry. It's a lot of food. Service is so friendly and helpful too!

    Vivian Z.

    Fries were crispy and the chicken sandwich was a decent size! I ordered the medium spice but honestly I couldn't tell that it was spicy (sad) however I enjoyed the Dave's sauce paired! Overall a decent place for chicken sandwich meal. Service was friendly + indoor seating.

    Philip L.

    I finally tried this place. It's tucked in the corner next to Kokee Tea. It's super bright and colorful inside. Very inviting. For the price, I think it's a great deal. Two sliders and fries comes out to 16.49. We shared this order and thought it was a good deal to have customization on the spice level and extra sauce to try with the fries. It's not overly greasy. The people working here at the time I was were very helpful when I asked about the spice levels. This was my first time so I had a good bit of questions. Satisfied with my visit here.

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Michael J.

    Very tasty hot chicken sandwich. I got mild, which was perfect for me. The chicken was very tender and flavorful. The staff was friendly and the place was clean. (One note: check your receipt. They were having some problems with how their register calculates the tip)

    2 Tenders with Fries
    Justine T.

    Delicious and juicy chicken! I wish it was crispier, but the overall slider was tasty. The fried chicken was huge, and the combination of a soft potato bun, chicken, pickles and Dave's sauce was amazing. Sadly, the slaw was bland. The other disappointment was the mac and cheese. It tasted like a frozen mac and cheese. Not great. The fries were decent. I also tried their tenders and they were massive, but not as juicy as the slider, and not crispy. The ambiance was fine, but the music was kind of loud. The service was nice. I would come back, but only for the slider!

    10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries (Medium)   Side of Cheese Sauce   Also pictured: Orange Creme Slusher (my husband's)
    Tiffany L.

    The food was absolutely 10/10. I will be back for sure! It was my first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken, and I'm absolutely blown away. The crunch, the spices used were perfection. The Dave's sauce was okay, I would give it a 8/10. It's nothing too special however, it was good. I think it needed citrus to elevate it even further. The service was great! We walked in and the served us right away. The ambience was very creative, loved the graffiti walls and funky atmosphere they had going on. It is a very popular location. For the price point in this area, it's not bad! Go check em out!

    Extra hot Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries and hot Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Elina Y.

    Customer service is very friendly. Was immediately greeted upon entering the store. Got the tenders extra hot and the slider was regular hot. The extra hot tenders definitely had a slow building kick due to the spicy dry rub. The heat definitely lingers but it is not unbearable. The hot slider was a much more approachable level of heat. Both entrees come with their house sauce and pickles and they also offer hot sauce and honey. I will be back to try their reaper spice,...eventually.

    Andy Y.

    My son always to try this place and glad we did! The service was fast and friendly. We ordered sliders and tenders and it was delicious! The food was prepared fresh and the portions were generous! I opted for the "hot" spice level and it was perfect. I love spicy food, but it definitely hit the spot. Parking was pentiful as it is shared with the other businesses in the center. Overall, a great experience and my son is already asking to return. Enjoy!

    Edgar did amazing. He gave me excellent recommendations. Also wendy. She did great and helped me to decide what was good with the shakes. Props to the team.

    Chicken 10pc. Dave's Bites Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Denise M.

    First time giving them a try and the food was pretty good. The seasoning is a little weird but over all good once you add some dipping sauce. I ordered my chicken medium spicy and it was hardly even spicy. The fries were very good as well. The staff was very nice and helpful with explaining things. The place is very cute and the walls are very loud. Over all a good experience

    Tanny D.

    i was very excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken because many of my friends love it. I loved how clean and inviting it was in there. we really wanted to sit and eat there and it was the perfect environment to do so. The cashier was also very nice and made recommendations on what to get. i ended up getting the tenders in Medium heat with fries and a drink. It was pretty good, but there was an almost bitterness to the spice. it was strange. it was less spicy and more bitter to me. i want to try the sliders before deciding if i like it or not. i might get the hot next time.

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    Kenyatte S.

    My husband's coworker told him about this place and do we decided to try it since we were in the area. It's inside of a strip mall so parking can get tricky. Upon entering we were not acknowledged. That's usually a red flag for me. I work in the customer service industry and greeting folks sets the tone for any successful business. There wasn't a line and the dining room was busy on a Saturday afternoon. The menu was large and easy to understand. The interior was cute and decorated in graffiti like decor. Very colorful! We decided on the 2 sliders and fries. The prices were reasonable $12-15 per person. The sliders were huge. I felt kind of greedy eating both. They look like a regular chicken sandwich. I'm a light weight so I got lite mild and my husband got . The fries were hot and crispy, the sandwich was tender, hot temperature wise, but did not wow me with flavor. It lacked seasoning, despite me getting lite mild in spice. The sandwiches were topped with a slaw and some kind of orange sauce. The food was good, and I would probably try it again.

    Huge boneless tenders/strips.

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    meng is still the man , demonstrating great customer service! This is my favorite dave's in Virginia!

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    Food was great, and food came out quick. Great environment with my friends to sit in. Everyone was super nice.

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    The chicken has to much powder and the fries are good I admit that don't know why people would eat at this place.

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    i got the dave's 2 everything was great. the staff was friendly. ima come back for sure.

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