Alias has the best customer service Always working hard and maintaining the dinning area clean. read more

Great meal with delicious flavors and incredibly friendly, attentive service that made the whole experience enjoyable.

Trying them again since the first time I came I ordered to go and they barely opened. First experience wasn't great, waited almost 2hours. Understandable since it was fairly new. Finally got to come inside to sit down and try their food. We got The box meal which comes with 4 sliders, chicken bites and mozzarella sticks. Everything was good, I love that they have REAPER RANCH. We got extra hot and reaper. Surprisingly the reaper was tolerable but I would prefer the extra hot for a perfect spice level if you like spicy. I didn't care for the Mozzarella sticks so much because it was giving me that satisfying cheese pull. The bites were perfect and their Mac and cheese was good. The sliders were good as well, I like their slaw they put On there. Also if you haven't yet I suggest to download their app for rewards, I was able to get a free drink and person at the counter gave us 2 cups! Nice. Reminder if you choose To use your rewards and open up the free items you'll Need to use it within those 15mins. Inside was nice and spacious, cool air. Giving industrial vibes. Great price for a little bit of everything. read more

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Location: Daves Hot Chicken Date: May 22, 2026 Service: Inside Order Hello there this review will be on Dave's Hot Chicken located in Fresno California and some of you may know that days have chicken there it is a chain and there is plenty of them and scattered around in California and other places. I appreciate that they offer a military discounts. I also appreciate it by the service is always on points mostly friendly food is hot when you receive it. Always check your order to make sure that it is correct and you have it entirely. My family and I decided to grab lunch I did some chicken on a Friday and they didn't disappoint Chelsea was awesome holding down the kitchen and the rest of the team members or working and communicating with each other and with the customers as well. The restaurant inside and outside the decor was vibrant. We will be back check out the photos to this review. read more

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I'm glad we tried it because my teenage son said we needed to try it. We're not from the area so had to give it a shot. Oh my.... The paprika or whatever seasoning they have on the chicken is super overpowering. If they mellowed it out by 25 percent, it would be super good. I couldn't stomach this and finish my plate. The service was great and friendly, though. Plenty of seating and open concept. The chicken itself was tender and good... it's the spices that were too much. I won't be back again. read more

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First and last time, but glad I tried it! I've been seeing it all over Instagram and other cities. We went through the driveway and their customer service is great, informative, and friendly. The building art looks pretty cool. Wasn't a fan of their sauce , tasted sweet. The white bread too ...I think it should be toasted since it seemed to get soggy in the carrier. I prefer another chicken place that basically serves the same thing but tastes different. Good place to try. read more

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Great food! The extra hot was wonderful. The decor was ehhh...looks like someone tagged the place and they need to have their staff clean the tables and floors...it was trashed. But the chicken was phenomenal! Just wish they had a 3 piece at least read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

The food was amazing, I tried the hot spice level and it was perfect, if you want to challenge yourself the reaper I heard was super spicy. The service was okay, they used to let you get a lot of honey packets because it is so good with honey, but now even though we are a group of 3, they gave us 2 honey packets. We went to go ask for some more honey but they are very stingy with it. So it was a little disappointing with staff. Also we came late at night about 2 hours before closing and they are more focused on the drive through so when you have a question about something you would have to wait, the staff talking to eachother are more important than you. (Sadly) The ambience in the restaurant was very nice, the art was really cool with graffiti. Overall good food, but staff could be better. read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken is one of my favorite chicken chains, and I'm really glad they opened one up in Fresno so I don't have to plan trips to LA to get some. I went during their soft opening before they were at full operation, and it was a vibe. I like the wall art they chose for this location, although I will say it did look a little different than the other locations I've been too. Nonetheless, we walked up to the counter and placed our order for two #4's, lite mild. The staff was very nice and accommodating, I'm sure they were well trained by the supervisors to make sure they had stellar attitude for this opening, which I appreciate. The place is really spacious, so we were able to find seating easily and wait for our food. The food was called, and we dug in - this is where I was a little disappointed, but I'll give them some benefit of the doubt since it was their soft opening. I have gotten lite mild before, and I don't remember it being that plain. It almost seemed like they put absolutely no spice on our chicken, and I think they might have considering there was a "no spice" sticker on one of our sliders. Either way, the sauce was great and everything tasted fresh, which I liked. Again, I'd just want more spice even for a lite mild slider. I'll have to revisit to see if this is the standard and if I should order higher. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #4 (sliders with fries) and 2 large drinks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

This visit was a whole lot better than the first time I came which was super fuccin packed and had me in the drive thru forever!! That's cus it was new. All that died down. We chose to order inside instead. The inside looked cool with the artsy feels on the wall. I noticed they had a hot mozz sandwich and just the pieces kinda like the popular ones from chilis on the menu.. chilis looks better tho. I didn't get to try the one from Dave's cus I really just wanted the chicken. Maybe next time. I went with the number three which is tender and a slider, fries it's on the side. And I got a side of Mac and cheese. I had to sign a waiver per usual cus I be ordering the spiciest one. Love me some reaper!! Got some hot honey and Dave's sauce as well. I did order reaper ranch but I noticed that wasn't in the bag but we had already took off. Everything tasted great! Chicken was hot n juicy. Crinkle fries was seasoned. Surprisingly the reaper wasn't as spicy as when I first had it. It was very tolerable. The Cole slaw and bread probably also made it manageable to be real lol.. and the Mac and cheese was really good! Not hella watered down or dry. Yum!! I would come back again for the mozz sticks if they are still on the menu! read more

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This place gave me Esperanza, which is hope by the way guys. Also was that the prophet Elijah the way he was blessing the restaurant? Literally tho, the food was DELISH! (Which is short for delicious if you're new to the stream). They did not skimp on the chicken... iykyk. Sauce. The smell. Two words. What the sigma? As you can see in the pictures, we had to sit by the open air to escape the indoor "aroma" Wait time was surprisingly good. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Clare going to town - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

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We ordered our food online with the wait time of 10 . We got to the restaurant and waited exactly 65 minutes for very greasy, burnt crusted chicken. I'm def not eating here again. read more

Was very excited to try this place since everyone talks about it. After the long wait i did drive to work about 10 mins and my food was already cold by the time i ate it. Unfortunately I didn't even finish it, I ordered it medium spice level but it had no spice to it. If you are planning to eat here keep that in mind maybe order one level higher. The fries were good but again they were cold. As for the bread it was just a regular sandwich bread, idk what i was expecting. The customer service was good besides the wait time. I get that it was their opening week so there is room for improvement. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Outside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

10/16/25 Brand New! Getting lunch! Arrived! Fun music playing when you walk in. Greeted by Fernando & ordered 1 slider combo #4 with Mac N Cheese instead of fries. Sauce on the side. Made Hot. Paid for it and given a buzzer. Waited for it to be ready. Vibrant colors on walls. Lots of seating inside. Red tables & chairs. Drive-thru too! Very busy & booming! Waited a bit. Clean and safe. Buzzer went off and received order with good day wishes! Appreciated! Lunchtime! Hot slider was Hot, tasty & Great! Fresh coleslaw & pickles in it making it even better! Definitely HOT! Glad I didn't the hotter one above that! Mac N Cheese was cheesy & DELICOUS! Good service & GREAT lunch! Highly recommended! read more

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Out of all the hot chicken spots in Fresno. This is so far my son and I favorite Nashville hot chicken spot. Definitely recommend.

Food Review: Dave's Hot Chicken - Fresno (Shaw & First) Alright, so I finally tried Dave's Hot Chicken. Not sure if this place is a chain or someone's side hustle gone wild but either way, it's got personality. The moment you walk in, it's like stepping into a graffiti art show that also happens to serve chicken. The walls are colorful, the music's loud, and the menu? Super simple. Basically, you get the choice of sliders or tenders. I ordered the #3 combo one slider, one tender, and a drink cost $20. The slider was solid. It's basically a big chicken tender between two burger buns with pickles, coleslaw, and sauce. I got "mild" because I enjoy having taste buds. Even at mild, it still had some kick. The combo of slaw, sauce, and pickles worked well together--sweet, crunchy, spicy, and a little messy (in a good way). Now, the tender on its own... eh. It looked great, all fancy with its red-orange breading, but the seasoning was kind of weird solo. It definitely needed dipping sauce to help it along. The fries were crinkle-cut, hot, and crispy so no complaints there. All in all, Dave's Hot Chicken is good, but not sock dropping. If you've been to Houston's Hot Chicken or Hot Chicks, it's in that same ballpark. I'd say it's seemed more of a hangout spot for teenagers eating chicken sandwiches. Final Score: out of 5 stars. Good job, Dave read more

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I love this place!! Absolutely the best chicken tenders around, and that Dave's sauce is so addictive. I've been coming here on a regular basis because it's so good! The best part of coming here is the customer service. The entire staff is great, but I definitely need to give an extra special shout out to Elijah. He is an exceptional team member who goes above and beyond. Professional, friendly, efficient, hard-working. He makes you feel very taken care of in a very natural and genuine way. Customer experience is #1 on my list and he gets an A++ in that category. Overall, I highly recommend this place! read more

Service was superior. Great chicken sandwich!! Flavors were spot on and well balanced. I had a great experience read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

Placed an online order and picked it up in the drive-thru. Employee was very kind. Medium spice was pretty mild. The chicken tasted bland regardless of the seasonings. Pickles were too salty for my taste. Sauce was nothing special. I did love the pink lemonade slush though. read more

Best service and delicious chicken. I really like that they have halal chicken, the heat options are great choices! They also have shakes!

Food is enjoyable but it's nothing too crazy. It's as good as the many other hot chicken places in Fresno. I'd rate the food a 7/10. Service is good but can't get much out of it due to the busy/hectic demands of the employees. Majority of the time the place is packed so expect your orders to take longer than usual, be patient. The place also looks really cool and is the typa place you'd take your pals to. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

Chicken was heavy on the salt but had flavor and texture Chicken: 6/10 Sauces were great no complaints Sauces: 10/10 Fries? Mid as fuck, good texture, no flavor Fries: 4/10 Mac n cheese, perfect amount of cheesiness and was cooked to near perfection Mac n cheese 7.5/10 Service was decent, very quick and workers were nice 9/10 Atmosphere? Awesome 10/10 W music taste 10/10 Overall final rating: 7/10 read more

Been hearing about this place for a minute and never made the time to go. Definitely was worth it!! The employees there are chill too! EJ & Elijahh took good care of me and had excellent customer service!!! They made sure my order was done correct "well done fries" If you haven't gone go check them out!! read more

Cons : $16 for a meal included a plate mixed of Mac and cheese with chicken. There was small amount of chicken considering the price, and very disappoint because no taste of spice though I put spice level of medium. The shake tasted as only food coloring and sugar ice was put in there. Napkins are not given when ordered cutlery. Pros : Touch screen order machines and cool designs. read more

Insanely slow drive thru, took over 40 minutes for a chicken sandwich meal. Only one car ahead. They were nice though

My daughter lives this place me on the other hand. I'm not really into spicy so I don't really think I'm a good judge but if you'd like spicy food, I think you're gonna enjoy it. read more

I'm gonna be honest about this place. I was very excited for here to open up here in Fresno. Their food is actually pretty good. The flavor of the chicken is pretty good too! One thing to know, though is that they're spice levels are very mild. I did get medium on my chicken on the medium is very very mild. It is not that hot at all. I feel like I would have to order extra hot or extra spicy or something like that in order to reach the spice level that I want. I was very disappointed about the service. I was in a drive-through line and the wait was almost like 30 minutes. It isn't new to me how long you have to wait for a place that just opened up and is new. However, the only reason why I am disappointed is because the line I was in only had four cars in it and I waited about 15 minutes at the window still for my order and it was at 11 AM so I was like one of the first customers and I think I was having a hard time understanding why it took a long time for my order. I also had only ordered one slider. I can't comment too much about the environment of the place because I did not go inside however, the outside of the restaurant was very clean. This place is right outside the fashion fair mall. It's just a little tight and cramped due to the parking situation. Eventually, overtime I'm sure they will figure out how to lower the wait times. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

Honestly not the best chicken shop around, the food tasted so low quality and bland, service takes a while also but ok price read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Extra hot and regular hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

I tried this in Japantown LA before, and it's just as good as I remember. Super fresh, super tasty -- and I totally recommend it. The slushies are lifesavers if you're going spicy. Not personally a fan of the ice cream add-on, but that's just me. It's definitely busy right now, and that's expected, but I'm sure once the hype settles a bit it'll still be a solid spot, especially since it's in such a popular part near the mall. When we walked in it was loud and packed, but honestly that's part of the atmosphere. Thanks for the great food, I'll be stopping by again whenever I'm nearby the mall. /heart read more

First time here was very excited to try food was definitely good not disappointed at all. Chicken was perfectly cooked, seasoning was nice. However I do judge a place the most on customer service, I came 12/3/25 @6:45pm went through drive through and was quickly served the guy at the drive also asked if it was my first time here and I said yes. When I got to the window there had been an mis communication with the slushy I ordered which I thought was not a big deal . I asked for the "rocket cream" and he heard "strawberry cream" . I thought it wouldn't be a issue but when I told him it was wrong if I can get the one I wanted he paused and looked at me and gave me a fed up look as if I purposely did that. And then he just shut the window and said nothing. After he just hands me the correct drink and I felt as if I had to apologize again because how irritated he looked at me. Food good but customer service should definitely be worked on. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

Chicken was mainly breadcrumbs. Couldn't get a good bite of chicken out of it. Looks like the breading has some sort of yellowness to it made it unappetizing. Kind of tasted like cheese. Pickles were good. Slushy was good. The location looks cool. The service was polite, but just stick to angry chicks you're welcome. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

There was nobody in the drive through line so I thought I'd swing through to grab lunch real quick. I sat at the window for a full 15 minutes. I checked my receipt for the exact time. Nobody told me anything, just left me to wait. read more

Crispy, hot and pretty good service! Dipping sauce not that good! Pricing is high! Raising Cane better tasting Cheaper and you get a drink with your combo! Free drink when you download the app is weak at best! read more

The food was mediocre. The fried chicken from winco is better. Fries are ordinary and so is everything else. Serious dont waste your money.

Chicken is crispy, juicy, and made fresh to order. I got the medium flavor and it was okay. Usually I like it spicy but didn't know what the flavor would be like. Restaurant was fully staffed and prepared which was great. Food was a little slow coming out but overall it was a good experience for my first time and I wished the chicken slider was a little bit bigger. It felt like more of a snack than an entree. Great service. Ps love the inspo on the doors when sitting on the patio. read more

This was my first time trying Dave's hot chicken. i've seen it on TikTok and it looks really good.. Since one was recently built right down the street from me, I decided to give it a try . I had no idea what to order so I just wanted to try the chicken first and see what kind I like.. when I pulled up to the window I was met by EJJ. He was really nice and very helpful. I let him know it was my first time trying it and he gave me recommendations. I thought he did a really good job at going above and beyond and explaining to someone who hasn't been there before the order took a little longer than I expected, but the friendly service made up for that the chicken came out hot and fresh not like anything that had been sitting so I definitely can't complain about the weight. The flavor was good. I think the hot was perfect. Extra hot was a little too hot. Definitely too hot for my kids, it was decent for me, but if I had to pick between the hot and the extra hot, I'm going hot..Good job EJ.Ill be back read more

to those who complain about terrible service with drive throughs long lines, mind you they just opened so give it a while. Anyways, the workers went beyond to ensure lines inside were managed. had a guy worker who was nice when i asked him when they were implementing door dash right after a upset lady was yelling at him where her order was. Yea, the wait is worth the wait. I'm not lying I'll give this a 8.9/10! chicken is crispy and not soggy, the breeding's got flavor unlike canes down the road. fries tasted gooood like it's paprika ‍ read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fresno, California

Customer service by Elijah was amazing and gave me all my food correct and i would definitely come here again because of him!

Nothing but terrible experiences. It's always insanely busy to the point that it's stressful just being there. It's great for them that they are busy and bringing in revenue but they don't have enough people on staff working. I've waited 30+ minutes for every order including when I order ahead on the app. Wait times are NEVER accurate. The food is good but after several extremely long wait times I will not be returning. read more

Love it 9 out of 10 good food really spicy last level great peaple good sauce The last one of the levels is like a demon on your toung great service very kind great chair I like chairs Um I felt great go to the 2 dollar tender day ambiance is fine. I'm going to be on the toilet for a eternity um my stomach is not going to be good................... come on southerns and your banjos and you can party with the vampires so red chickz is nice nice nice nice read more