I ordered online but the service was quick and good. Food tasted great and everything was well cooked.

Dave's Hot Chicken keeps things simple with a menu centered around Nashville-style chicken tenders and sliders, letting the quality of the chicken and the customizable spice levels do most of the work. We walked into a casual, modern space with colorful murals and a counter-service setup that made it clear this was a quick-stop spot rather than a sit-down restaurant. The room had a lively, energetic feel with a steady flow of customers coming in for takeout and a few tables occupied by diners settling in for a quick meal. The order process was straightforward, and the menu was focused enough that deciding what to get did not take long. The sliders are the highlight, featuring crispy, juicy chicken topped with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce on a soft bun. We ordered a few and found the tenders having a crunchy coating while staying moist inside, and the different spice levels made it easy to order something that matched our heat tolerance. Even the mild options were well seasoned, so we did not have to go spicy to enjoy the flavor. The seasoned fries paired well with the chicken, and the combo meals were filling enough to leave satisfied. While the menu is not very large, it covers the essentials well and makes ordering straightforward whether it is a first visit or a stop for a quick meal. The spice levels are clearly labeled, and starting with Lite Mild or Mild is a safe option before working your way up. Service was generally efficient, though food is cooked fresh to order, so waits could be a little longer during lunch, dinner, or weekend rushes. The team handled the steady flow with efficiency, and the portions were generous for the price. The food came out hot and well assembled, and the consistency across the order made it easy to know what to expect. The chicken was usually cooked well, and the combination of crispy coating, juicy interior, and balanced heat made for a satisfying meal. Dave's Hot Chicken is not trying to reinvent fried chicken, but it delivers exactly what it promises. The crispy chicken, customizable heat, and satisfying portions make it a solid spot when you are craving Nashville-style hot chicken, even if there are other places that offer a wider menu. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Stopped here with my girlfriend for some lunch. It was her first time trying Dave's but I've had it plenty of times. Great food and not too hard on the 'ol pocketbook! I got the two tenders combo (1 medium, 1 hot) which came with fries, bread and pickles. My girlfriend got the hot honey chicken nuggets with fries and pickles. We also tried their new hot mozzarella sticks! Everything came out great, and the mozzarella sticks were really good! My girlfriend's nuggets were good but the hot honey sauce was a bit overpowering, I would prefer just plain nuggets. Dave's sauce is really good. Fries were epic. The wait time at this location was a bit longer than other locations I've eaten at but we were there on a Saturday at lunch time so that was expected. 9/10 overall and I'll be back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Good place for chicken lovers. Potions are huge for one meal. Chicken is tender and juicy. Taste is superb. Spicy level is adjustable as per needs. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken, and I was immediately impressed with the friendly, helpful customer service/cashier who instinctively recognized I was a first-timer as I perused the menu. Dave's is a lot like Raising Cane's, but with the ability to customize the spice level of the chicken. I opted for Dave's #3 ($13.99) so I could try both a slider and a solo tender. The pieces of chicken were very good. They had a nice exterior crisp covered in a flavorful heat, with a juicy, tender, pull apart inside. While I preferred the sandwich, it definitely could have used more slaw. As far as portions...for me, two sliders is likely too much, but I think I'd be unsatisfied with one, so the #3 was a good option. Similar to Cane's, the fries are crinkle cut. I prefer the dusting of seasoning on the Dave's fries, as I find Cane's to be overly salty. I do wish they had more options for sides...for instance, a nice refreshing cucumber salad, potato salad, cold bean salad, etc. would be great with that chicken. I happily dipped my extra tender and fries in the Dave's side sauce...no need for ketchup, though they do offer it. Interestingly, a new Raising Cane's is scheduled to open right around the corner from Dave's...bring on the chicken wars...I'm rooting for you Dave! read more

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Dave's Cauli slider A filling afternoon snack Side of kale salad Thick, firm cauli steak Seasoned extra hot spices A touch of Dave's sauce Makes my eyes sparkle Water at eyes' edges Yet tears do not fall Cool down: kale salad A finale drink a must Water, soda, shake! - Bold souls dare the heat read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Cauli slider with side of kale slaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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Pretty expensive for the quality of the food and service, small sitting area.. overall there's a lot better options around!

Delicious! This is a hot chicken place, but don't let that mislead you - the star of the show is the delicious fried chicken, and the level of heat can be controlled to your taste. The medium level is pretty low spice, so don't be shy to go hotter. Note that the tenders here are huge (basically the size of a regular chicken breast), so the meal with two tenders is perfectly filling. In terms of service and ambiance, this place is basically like a fast food restaurant - simple, clean, friendly, but unassuming. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

First time visiting went with Dave's #4 Slider with fries and a bottle of soda Med heat Soft bun - decent quality Simple - priced right read more

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This is the best hot crispy chicken chain! I've been to the one in Newton and now the one in Natick, both places are consistently good! The decor is similar between the locations. The staff are friendly and helpful (they were telling another customer to drench your chicken with honey packs). The only thing about the Natick location is that its slow service. For the food, its so fresh and delicious! You can order different spice levels for each chicken or tender you order. My order had 2 chicken sandwiches of differing heat levels and it was impossible to figure it out without tasting each one. I saw that they had spice level stickers but none of that was found to help us. I can take spicy food but the HOT level chicken here is definitely HOT. It makes you sweat and your tongue a little numb. Add to the temperature of the chicken and it will make you feel like a volcano has erupted in your mouth! I thoroughly expected this and enjoyed it though. The crinkle fries are really good, as they are served fresh. There is a fountain machine so if you get a soda, you can get refills. 90% of the dining hall was comfortable and inviting. There are a couple of tables on the OTHER side of the front desk and its really dimly lit. There were some kids sitting there and I definitely would not have wanted my family to sit there. They should make it brighter over there...you can't see anything. I can't wait to go back and eat this again! read more

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I've never been to a Dave's Hot Chicken before so I got a combo that included a tender and a slider. The temperature I selected was medium which was extremely mild and I'm pretty delicate when it comes to seasoning lol. Next time I'll step it up heat wise. I preferred the slider because it had a great tasting sauce on it and you could add pickles. I just enjoyed that mix of flavors. It was a very casual fast food experience, not a restaurant dine in experience and it looked like 90% of everything was takeout FYI. If that's what you're looking for then I absolutely recommend. Great pickup for football watching at home! read more

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

Great service got extra sauce we still have we got great food I got Medium and it was hot but perfect for me my mom got a lite mild which was good she said Mac and cheese as good as any boxed Mac and cheese is needs little bit more to make it taste better as a hot chicken Mac and cheese but shakes super creamy and cooling and chicken great flavor with a kick of spicy chicken seasoning covering chicken if your in area try it out cause it is worth the hype ! read more

It almost seems like Dave's is popping in every corner of MA now. But I can't complain because they're pretty good. This location is located in Framingham nearby Tennessee bbq place is. Ive had much better Nashville hot chicken before but Dave suffices for being local. They serve really simple Nashville style chicken tendies or sliders. Pics do not show justice--they are fairly large tendies. Every time I've ordered here I always order 3 tendie meal and always regret getting the third lol. The slider is not really a slider... it's about a size of a quarter pounder at McDonald's...seriously. Don't get the hottest level of spice--it's spicy. Appreciate the flavor and get medium or hot. Also check in on Yelp and get a free soft drink or milkshake according to the side shown in store. read more

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If you like chicken sandwiches & spice, Dave's is a must try spot!! Checked out the new location in Framingham on opening night. The staff did seem slightly overwhelmed at the grand opening numbers, but they did a great job weathering the storm. They had food coming out fast & fresh. And they had plenty of workers checking on everyone and ensuring them the long lines would go fast (which they ultimately did). I went with 2 sliders - 1 "Hot" & 1 "Extra Hot". I've gotten "Reaper" a few times at other locations. IMO Reaper is just too hot to fully enjoy, so I stepped down since I was starving and wanted to enjoy my dinner - fresh & delicious... and that Dave's Sauce. So good!! It is a little bit smaller inside than I anticipated... but overall once the grand opening waves die down, I'm sure it will feel a bit more open. I'm glad there's now a Dave's Hot Chicken closer to me... I'll be making this a regular visit!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sliders (Hot & Extra Hot) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

The food is good and service is really good and Isaac my server was the best ! And store ambiance is awesome. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Isaac - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Sometimes I waver on the .5's Yelp doesn't offer. Not up in here! Rock solid 4. Upon entry the vibe is super chill, yet still has a precise attention to detail. Example: some tool videoing his experience near us used his drink to prop his phone. The drink collapsed bc it's not a phone holder...clearly. He left and the mess remained. Within 2 minutes tops an employee was cleaning up the disaster left behind. I digress. The menu is simple and clearly explained for ordering chicken to your delight. I opted for the medium heat on a number 3 (one tender one slider). Chicken is VERY clearly the star of every dish. However, the fries are not overlooked!! So perfectly cooked and seasoned. Mwuh chefs kiss aha the service was quick as well. Overall, a total pleasure. Highest recommendation. Bon appetite! read more

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

Tasty food and friendly staff. It was very busy and they were keeping up with tons of takeout and in-store customers. Everyone was super busy just grinding away, respect to the staff they do a great job read more

Definitively one of the best chicken sandwiches I had. The hype is understandable. Ordered the combo #2. Two chicken sandwiches with fries. The extra picked without asking for it works for me since I love pickles. I would suggest ordering online because most times there's a line. I typically get to the restaurant and my order is ready or just a few short minutes before it's ready. read more

Awesome Dave's sauce and three levels of hot along with honey and spicy fries. Sliders with coleslaw and cheese, if you like, can be ordered ahead for pick up. read more

Walking in here... it feels like you're stepping onto the set of that movie, Idiocracy. Zero organization. Graffiti type of art all over the walls... BLASTING insanely loud oldies music. Who thought of this concept? And why? What is this place supposed to be? What's the theme they're goin for here? I got two sliders: one hot, one medium. I couldn't tell the difference. Both were extremely underwhelming and thrown together. The sliders don't even make sense. One massively thick and long chicken tender smooshed into a bun. It's like putting a banana between two ritz crackers. The takeout container it came in had greasy fingerprints all over the outside of it. Every trash can was overflowing. Open wet floor signs in the middle of the floor that every third person trips on... set on a clearly dry floor. This place is sheer chaos. I'd skip it. UPDATE: Wow! So the Customer Service team reached out (as you can see here) and asked that I follow up with them. But then just try and find the Framingham location via that link. Nope. The location has been open for 3 months but does not appear on their "Contact Us" site. What a joke! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Possibly the worst design of a "line". Tens of people just standing around. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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Had to see what all the hype was about. 16 minutes for one sandwich with no drink is a lot, particularly at 2 PM on a weekday. The signage is good, and the music is cool. I found the chicken to be as advertised, medium was damn spicy. The cheese and the sauce are good, the fries were excellent. Didn't think I would like the pickles, but they fit. Feel sad for people who eat this more than once a month, but I understand there is a place for this in this crazy world. May return to try the shake. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Pretty good, for 12 bucks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

I wasn't prepared to like this as much as I did! I knew it would be decent, and I needed a fast meal. I tried to leverage my expectations as I know TikTok overhypes things and it's still ultimately fast food. But man, this was fun. I don't know if corporate picks the jams or if they let the employees take the reins, but they played a great and eclectic mix (Marty Robbins, Phil Collins, and CSNY at my visit) and the braggadocio of the decor was pretty cute. The food was great -- can't complain about a fresh seasoned crinkle fry, the sauce had more acidity than I anticipated, and the tenders were gigantic and very meaty, with a pleasant heat. We both loved the slaw, too. Crunchy and fresh and not too much mayo. Truthfully, what really cinched the visit was the staff -- they just seemed happy to be there. I don't need employees to be specifically friendly to me, but it makes me relaxed and feel good to see them joking around and looking like they're able to relax and enjoy work. I know service workers are often not treated well by management, and I hope they are here. But the folks at the front and in the kitchen really made my night. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

So I haven't been here in a minute so I thought I would stop by and get something light and no spice at all because I can't take it right now but as always the food is great fresh hot great service always a winner always will recommend read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - No spice, I was a wimp today - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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I wanted to hate this place. Their outside is so ugly, I despise what they did to the building. But the food is really good, there's no denying it. Even the sauce is incredible. Medium is definitely the smart bet, hot was too hot for me but really tasty still. I ordered through their app their first weekend open and they still had my order ready for pickup in 10 minutes. Nice stuff, and open late! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Went to this location when we were staying local for the night. The food was delicious, I am a HUGE fan of Dave's. The service was good and the food always hits the spot for me. read more

I tried out the new Dave's Hot Chicken in Framingham. (Site of the former Papa Gino's, next to Auto Zone) I ordered the Dave's #3. "Hot" level. (You get to pick your heat level) The Dave's # 3 gets you... 1-Slider w/slaw,pickle & sauce 1-Tender Fries Pickles I also ordered some Mac & Cheese for my daughter at home. She can post her own review on that. I focused on my main order. My thoughts on each component: "Dave's Chicken Slider". Excellent! Nice sized piece of white meat/breast. Crispy and super temp hot & juicy! Really good slider Nice slaw & pickles too. A good sandwich. 9/10 on the Slider. I think the "hot" level of seasoning is perfect for me. There are two more levels above "very hot" and "reaper". Those would probably be too hot for me. This level leaves a nice tingle on lips and tongue. Dave's Fries: Very typical crinkle style fries. Crispy. Fine. Nothing special about them, but what you should expect for fries. 7/10 on the fries. Totally serviceable. But you don't come here just for the fries. (Bonus tip: You can order them with cheese sauce on them if you want.) I didn't. Dave's Tender: This is my chance to just taste the chicken. No slaw, sauce or pickles to get in the way. I'm really impressed with the chicken. Very juicy and well seasoned. Again, I like the level of heat I selected. A very Crispy tender. And there is also a very slight sweetness to the initial bite. 9/10 on the Tender. Inside the restaurant vibe: Definitely a cool spot. Good music. Fun interior. Wall murals are fun to look at. There is room for about 50 ppl to sit and eat. 8/10 on the inside vibe. Summary review. I like this place. If you want spice with your chicken....I'd pick this place over Chik-Fil-A for sure. Dave's has a much more limited menu than CFA, but they do offer a couple shakes. But without a monster drive through operation like CFA has got going, Daves probably won't be too much competition overall, but in a head to head comparison for a spicy chicken chicken sando, I'd choose Dave's. That's it!!!! read more

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I've never been to a Dave's Hot Chicken location before, but I'll surely be back. I was looking for something quick, tasty, and filling and this place fit the bill. I arrived shortly after they opened and the place was super clean and welcoming. The cashiers were friendly and I ended up ordering a #4 which was basically just a chicken sandwich with fries. Because I didn't know how hot their "hot" flavors were, I opted for the mild spice level. Unfortunately it was definitely not very spicy at all (I could hardly even taste any heat to be honest) so I'd definitely recommend ordering at least medium spiciness if you like your food to have a bit of a kick. I really enjoyed their house sauce, and it meshed well with all the other flavors going on in the sandwich. The chicken itself was tender and fresh, and although I've definitely had better chicken sandwiches, it was still good. Their fries were good too but nothing completely extraordinary. The prices were pretty high for the amount of food they give you, especially given that it's just fast food, but it's to be expected at this point. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #4 Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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So this place taught me not to judge a book by its cover! We went here for lunch and I got a number 2, which was two sliders and fries. I thought $14 was a touch steep. When the food came out I was proven wrong! These sliders would be called sandwiches anywhere else. I went with the hot and it didn't disappoint me at all! The piece of chicken on each sandwich with enormous and juicy!! The fries were crispy and covered with a spice that made them even more delicious! I ended up taking a slider home for later. Plenty of parking and a very nice and polite staff. I will definitely go back here! You get what you pay for! Thank you! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Diet Come - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

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Daves hot chicken is fantastic. Moist chicekn, flavorful well seasoned batter. For fast food, this is as good as it gets.

So good!! The food was amazing, I'd seen the videos on social media and they definitely were not exaggerating. If I had any complaints, the service was very slow. Pro tip: order extra sauce! read more

The middle of my chicken slider was raw. Fries were great but there wasn't much Oreos on my shake

I had the medium hot and it absolutely burned my brains out but was INSANELY delicious. I can't handle hot food much anymore SADLY bc I would eat this every day if I could. On flavor alone 10/10. People were there were friendly and efficient read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Love the food, good staff, open late !, Only thing like it in the area, thank you for being open late, if you work late shift around here everything is closed! Juicy Chicken and cook perfectly not like the gummy chicken down the street, fries are awesome, sauce is too, nice small menu, colorful store decor, thanks ! read more

Heavy, greasy batter, overcooked "chicken tenders." I am not sure whether the chicken was treated with a chemical and pressed into a mold first. No chicken taste. Served on 2 slices of white bread with oversalted fries...and pickles! read more

I ordered from this place all the time, and for most part it's not that bad. This time was a total violent exchange over the phone. They simply didn't get my order correct, so I called in to ask for a refund or a remake of what I ordered. The employee named Paulino G, was overly rude, threatening, when I was trying to explain to him what was going on. He said he would give me a refund and the refund will be coming from DoorDash. I told him, no I didn't oder from DoorDash but directly through the Dave's App. He then starts to shout very loud over the phone, tell's me he's not from around here and not to fu*ck with him you don't know me. Lucky I'm not in person and on and on with a whole bunch of F bombs. This was on speaker phone with my friends and manager. I plan on contacting the police as I work in the area and we frequent that restaurant. As far as the food goes, missing my cheese fries, no packets of any kind. I plan on contact corporate as no one needs should be threaten when you simply do have a food order right. read more

Amazing sliders and burger loved it and would recommend to everyone.. they also have good fries

Food was great reminds me of Nashville chicken!! Definitely worth trying if you've never had it

I've been to Dave's in TX and CA and now here in MA. The chicken is always awesome and the ambience is cool (I get it's not for everyone). But the turnaround at this location is atrocious. 28min for a fried chicken sandwich. I could make this faster myself. I strongly encourage future visitors to pay attention to this and comment. This Dave's location needs better organization. Also, the music does not need to be THAT loud. read more

Soo friggin good!! Moved here from LA last year and I was super happy to find out they have a Dave's in Framingham!!!

Vegan fried "chicken" for the win. Who doesn't want spicy fried cauliflower?? It was excellent. So fun to have options. Thank you!