I LOVE Dave's hot chicken!!! My first experience was amazing; Mario gave me GREAT service and an even better suggestion to order. I'll keep coming back to this location, especially for the fast service. read more

This place was pretty good. The service was super quick. We may have just gotten there at the right time but not long after we placed our order we sat down and our food was ready and fresh. Crispy fries and hot juicy chicken. I tried the chicken spices one mild and one hot. The mild didn't really have much spice at all but the hot had some kick. I did enjoy the seasoning for the chicken and fries it reminded me of a powdered BBQ flavoring. The ambiance I would say is laid out like a fast food place. It's a bit nicer but the place has a drive through so it's to be expected. Ambiance: 3/5 Taste: 4/5 Service/Speed: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Overall the experience was good and I recommend giving Dave's a try! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Outdoor seating - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I've tried Dave's hot Chicken 3 times now hoping to like it but The only good thing about it is the sauce. It's overpriced and not a ton of flavor unfortunately. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

When we arrived, there were a few tables that had customers who were waiting for their food. It took a little while to get our order placed, even though there was one customer ahead of us. I'm not sure why it took so long for their transaction to be completed. It looks like starting from June 1, people have to ask for single use items, such as the cutlery and the ketchup packets. The cutlery and the ketchup packets were in a container at the front near the register and there's a sign on it that said, "starting June 1 people have to ask to acquire these items". I am wondering the reason why, but I did not ask. Maybe people were taking more than one cutlery set per person and too many ketchup packets. We looked for a table to sit at. None of them were clean. I am not sure if the rush had just finished before we got there, but we were there at nearly noon. We managed to locate a semi-clean table and sat there to wait for the food to be ready. After all of the rest of the customers who were already seated at their tables, received their food we were able to pick our food up from the front as well. The chicken strips were a good size and moist on the inside. The fries are pretty good. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There was a coleslaw that was made with kale that was placed on the inside of the chicken sandwich. I couldn't really taste it. There's wasn't much of it. There was a sauce that came with the chicken tender and it was orange, but it tasted like it had mustard in it. The sauce is OK. I don't like mustard, but it was tolerable. The number three, which was a chicken sandwich and a chicken tender on a slice of bread along with french fries was pretty filling. The medium spice level was a good choice. I think if it was any spicier than that, I wouldn't have liked it. The spice made everything salty. I liked the pickle slices because they were vinegar flavored. They were quite salty but went well with the chicken. No music was playing in the restaurant and I liked that. It made it easier to hear when they called my number. The walls were decorated with a graffiti-like look to it. The clientele was mostly youngish when we went. read more

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Yummy chicken. Huge portions. Crispy fries. Fry sauce is to die for. One regret. I should have ordered extra hot. Hot is not hot enough for my tastes. read more

I have been wanting some spicy hot chicken and everyone had been telling me to give Dave's Hot Chicken a try, so off I went. I went with a 1 slider with fries. For the chicken I went with a medium heat since it was my 1st time and wasn't sure about the levels yet. And for the fries I upgraded to cheesy fries. Yall I was disappointed., The bun looked like it had seen somethings before being slapped on my sandwiched, compressed, partially hard and wrinkled, the fries although covered in cheese were over fried and just crunchy and bland, no salt, You would think I was ordering at the end of the day or something, but no this was around 1pm on a Thursday. I can say the chicken was cooked nicely and had flavor but ate it bun less cuz who knows what my bun went through. Had high hopes and just was disappointed/ Not sure if Davie's was worth it to me. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Comfortable place. Open, high ceilings, very cool lights on the ceiling and paint in the walls. Very friendly and helpful staff. Food was very good. Buns were soft, chicken was juicy, fries were good and meaty, and the house sauce is really good, reminded me of a similar but a bit less flavorful sauce from Cane's. Medium and mild we're not spicy, if you like spice, I'd go higher. They use a dry rub on their chicken, not sauces. Not sure if this is better or worse, I did like that it sort of cooks the flavor into the meat. On the other hand, you can't try the "sauces" before ordering to see which is the right heat level for you, because there are no sauces. The kale slaw adds a nice bit of crunch and mouth feel to the sliders. The value is pretty good. $5 for a can of beer is a bit steep, but at least they offer it, so that's great! I want to try their Mac n cheese next time. I'd definitely recommend this place and look forward to going back when in the area. read more

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"HALAL CHICKEN! THIS IS A WIN!" -customer service 10/10 -taste and spice 10/10 -sauce is 10/10 -pickles and bread 10/10 -milkshake 10/10 -clean 10:10 -ambience 10/10 DEFINITELY COMING BACK!!! We need more locations to open!!!!! WOW !!!! read more

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Lunchtime on a Monday. The place is crowded, but not packed. The drive thru does seem to be doing a brisk business. The menu is pretty straightforward - Hot chicken two ways. You can get a tender or a slider. The sliders is a tender on a bun with pickles and some sauce. I opted for one of each - I got one mild and one medium. The tenders are well cooked and quite crunchy. The mild was definitely not hot and the medium had a bit of kick to it, but not what I would consider hot. I also got a side of fries. They were crinkle cut, crispy, and hot. The order come with a sauce that is very akin to the sauce you get at Cane's. Overall, the food was good, the service was good, and the place was clean. N*joy... Note: The tenders are not really sauced. They are more dusted with hot seasoning than anything else. It was fine with me, but perhaps not your jam. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Cue up and order up.. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Didn't realize this was the same chicken chain I'd heard of favorably from a friend! It was busy on a Saturday afternoon but we had no issues dining in. The hot and extra hot chicken were spicy, and definitely salty. Shaped oddly. It was okay but I'm not in a hurry to return. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries Extra Hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Nothing too surprising here. It was pretty busy yet we got our food in about 5 minutes and there was still seating available inside. "Hot" was probably a little more mild than other hot chicken joints. The sauce is a little more mayo than I'd prefer, but the chicken is moist. Another pretty good option in the sea of hot chicken. read more

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

To begin they have an outdoor area to eat and a drive thru! The service is amazing everyone one is very welcoming and there fast ! You see the managers helping out which is always a good thing. Food is fresh and tastyyyy you can choose how spicy you want it to be or no spice how great is that. Overall 10/10 read more

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We gave this place a try on Friday night for dinner. I ordered carry out using the Yelp app. Very convenient. The restaurant is brand new it is very clean inside also. It was packed. The drive-thru was packed too. I ordered a chicken sandwich slider and the two tender meal with fries. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Like the batter was crispy and the chicken was moist and tender. I ordered a side of macaroni and cheese and it was outstanding, creamy and cheesy. I was a little unimpressed with the french fries but they were still good. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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I love chicken sandwiches and had Dave's once before and thought it was pretty good. So I was excited that I can get it in AZ now! Inside looked spacious, but we got the food togo. Drive through was convenient and went by fast. The bread that comes with the tender is just regular white bread. I would say the slider bread is much softer and tastier. The kale slaw was really good! I do wish there was more slaw to the slider. I really enjoy chicken San which was that have a good slaw to it. The tender had more breading on it than I would have liked. We got mild heat and it was a true mild (a small kick). The Dave's sauce and fries were good. There are also pickles that come with the meal. I would say it's on the pricey side since $4.69 is for one tender. Staff was very friendly! read more

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

Placed an online order and it was ready when we arrived. Hot and spicy as always. Big tenders that are delicious. The spice is tempered on the sliders with the bun, slaw, and pickled so go HOT. A little pricey for fast food but solid. read more

Always wanted to try this place! But since they only have chicken, as soon as I seen they offered Cauliflower bites and sandwiches... I was sold to try. Since I am a vegetarian, this was an easy choice to try! Worth it, great service, quality of food and fast fresh everything! Much appreciated the food and look forward to more visits read more

So I like chicken. I eat it for most meals and very rarely eat a lot of beef. I say that to say this chicken can be bland and needs to be flavored just right, and Dave's hot chicken has done that. Going to the location we did was a drive but worth it. I live out in Queen Creek area and we drove specifically for this place. You get there it looks like an old restaurant that was converted to make this work. To me that means nothing but I just want to use that as context for people looking for it. The restaurant is very clean and doesn't have a heavy smell of spices which to me was great. The staff is very friendly and very helpful especially for people who have never been there before. I was able to ask about the menu, the items on the menu and how it worked for seasoning. We ordered, I ordered the 1 tender and one slider with fries, with mild sauce. And then everyone else ordered either the 2 tenders plain or the Dave's bites. All with fries. So I was the only one who got sauce. We got our drinks and sat down. Prep was extremely fast which was great because we like our meals hot and not room temp or cold, which this was not. The food came out and we picked it up, typical fast food ordering experience. Then came the eating of it. Now, I'll start with the tenders. My God were they huge. They looked like nuclear chickens had harvested full breast meat. That I thought was awesome and the meat was juice and tasteful and the sauce was on point. Added a little bit of ranch to kinda lighten the flavor but not much. Now I got a slider. And i was expecting a slider like Arby's little tiny chicken strip or a bite and then some sauce on a small bun. Hahahahah I was wrong. They are not sliders, they are fricken chicken sandwiches that they are calling sliders. These things are just the tenders that I mentioned a minute ago on a bun!!! And unfortunately for them I am not a condiment kinda guy, i like the flavor and all the other stuff to me takes away from that. So I got my "slider" (joking using quotes here) plain, but with Cheese. The tender was bigger than the bun and sauced perfect all over and it was just as juicy as the tenders are. Man that was a good sandwich!! I did try the boys bites and they are good too. I personally would have gotten a side of sauce to dunk them in, maybe a little hotter sauce but that will be for next time. Also, and this is the cool part, they have Milkshakes!!! Best way to cool down your mouth after eating the heat like that is a milkshake!!! Get one they are worth it!! All said, I really like this place. Wish there was one closer to me that way I don't have to travel that far, but for now I am willing to travel there to get some good chicken. It is a great change up from Chick-fil-a!! read more

I hate to be the one that calls, "Hype" but... HYPE! Y'all, we have some really great local places that makes AMAZING hot chicken. Now I'm not poo-pooing on Dave's but this chain place ain't it. The line here is longer than any I have seen at In-N-Out or Cane's. If you can wait for the hype to go down or come right at opening during the work week (what I did), then by all means, please wait or get there early! The seasoning is bitter. I got the two tender meal at medium hot and a reaper-level spiced slider to try. While the medium tasted better, they both had a bitterness that I'm not a fan of. I got full fast from the heaviness and couldn't even finish one tender. If you like hot chicken, give it a try. I would rather wait at In-N-Out than Dave's though. read more

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My only question mark is that the spice level has been inconsistent between the 4 meat items I've bought. Now that that's out of the way...this place is so tasty! The crunch and crisp of the fries and chicken slap every time, even the next day for the chicken. I love how spicy it is! I've been to too many places where it said spicy and after eating it I wanted to cry because it was not spicy, this Reaper actually gets me teary! Thank you for this experience Dave's Hot Chicken! I will also mention the staff have always been super nice and helpful as well! read more

30+ minutes to go through drive thru. And there was only 4-5 cars in front of us when we pulled in. That's ridiculously long to wait. Foods great, but the service time is really lacking. Doesn't make me want to come back. read more

Not bad. There's better out there, but if you have the craving, it is an okay option. Chicken is hot, but they serve it quick, ready-made. It isn't crispy like other places. The slaw was tiny compared to the meat and bun. Combos are okay priced, but it's just a chicken sandwich We asked if they could substitute a slice of bread with more slaw, but they said no. The slaw they gave was like a measly table spoon scoop. Sheinkflation is a thing, but they made it obvious. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I don't know who Dave is, but I'd like to meet him and shake his hand. Closest to Nashville Hot chicken I've had in Arizona! 10/10 read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Extra Hot, extra pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Ok- what's the 480 on Dave's Hot BAC BAC. Fast Food that is fantastic with honey! Super fast service on a Saturday parking lot drive thru and lobby full of paying customers We sat outdoors, inside is noise fest. Medium spice- frys of crinkle I recommend if your in the mood read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Menu! Let us see- what the fuss - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I was sooo excited to try this place out. I stopped by on Thursday right before their Friday grand opening and the line was not bad. There were about 4 cars ahead of me and the line moved quickly. The girl that was taking the orders outside on the tablet was super nice. She made some small talk with us while she took our order and even gave us some recommendations. Her tablet was giving her issues, but no biggie for us. We ordered the sandwich and one tender combo - medium spice and one sweet tea. Waited about 15 minutes for our food. Pulled up to the window and the girl was rude AF. No hello, no welcome nothing. I know its a new location and she's a new employee but she left a sour taste in my mouth. She blurted out my total, grabbed my card, and then basically shoved the bag in my face. She didn't even say thank you or anything and just stared at me while I drove away. Horrible. The food? The tender was blah. It had a lot of breading though and I wasn't a fan of the powdery chili that its covered in. The sandwich was definitely not my fave. They put coleslaw on it which causes it to get soggy and then it all just ends up falling apart. Its messy. Then we got a random slice of bread... I didn't know what to do it with it...... The fries were my favorite and the only thing I liked. The sweet tea? Gross. It tasted like what a thrift store smells like, and to make it worse, they gave it to me warm with barely any ice. Please pass on the sweet tea and this place.. I really don't see what the hype is... I'm going to stick with the other two chicken places that are literally feet away from this place. Reallly wanted to give this place two / three stars because the one girl was nice but the food and the other girls attitude equals a one star.. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Probably the best chicken place I've been to so far, the chicken sliders were amazing! I got medium spice level and they were just barely spicy, so if you like more spice, go for hotter than medium. The chicken was very well seasoned, my husbands was a little too seasoned for his liking but I thought mine was just fine. It's comparable to Hattie B's but the fries are better and they have sliders. I also like how they have honey for putting on the sandwiches, lots of chicken places don't have that. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was clean. If I want chicken and I'm in AZ, this is the place to go. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

A famous hot chicken chain that has finally set foot into Arizona. The story is amazing on how they started and very glad to see it expand to here. With a recent opening, it was no surprise to see this place busy at the drive-thru and dine-in. Ordering was a breeze and the menu is not complex but simple. We ordered a #3 Combo that includes two chicken sliders and side of fries. Had the chicken in mild spice level with addition of cheese slices for an extra price. To top things off we ordered a side of mac and cheese. The food came out pretty quick with a wait time of 15 minutes. Food looked great and appealing! Everything was presented very neatly and looked stunning. As for the taste..... a bit disappointing. The taste of the chicken wasn't amazing or mind-blowing and had a bland taste. Perhaps it's better to try medium spice level, but the dry rub here wasn't catching to our tastebuds. The chicken itself was cooked thoroughly, but not as juicy as I had hoped. Was dry throughout and no wow factor. On a positive note the bread was very good and tasty along with the additives of pickles and coleslaw to complement the sandwich. The fries were very crispy and delicious and makes a great side dish. Lastly, the mac and cheese had potential, but also missed a step. The macaroni was overcooked and very mushy. Looking around I can see the restaurant has the potential to be great. Everyone enjoying their meals with plenty of seats inside and outside for any amount of parties. The workers were working fast and very appreciative to how attentive they were working. I would come back again and try a spicier level as I might have gone during an "off day". read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2: 2 Mild Sliders w/ cheese and Fries ($14.97) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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The BEST chicken sandwich EVER!! Hands down! The fries are also very good and perfectly seasoned!!! MY MOUTH is on though. Since this was my first time here, I thought I'd start off with something light and I got the chicken sandwich and fry meal and I'm glad that I did because that was enough food for me. Had I gotten more I'd have leftovers which, isn't so bad but, I wanted to make sure that I loved it first. They didn't fail me at all!!! I'm definitely returning but next time, my spice level will be mild and not medium as I sit here with Mouth on fire They should also "insist", not recommend a beverage or at least, automatically give you water. If that's how medium taste, I can imagine how hot the hottest choice is. I definitely recommend stopping here and clearly so do others as the drive thru and the inside were busy. The cashier Alexa M. was really nice and deserves a customer service award for his hospitality and quickness read more

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I had to try this place first of all you go through the drive in, and you have to wait like 15 minutes finally when you get the sandwich, it's not that great not for the price!!! read more

After seeing a bunch of Dave's hot chicken employees eating at chick-fil-A, I've never been in a hurry to try it. They told me medium was hot but I didn't think it was. They have a cool outside patio area when the weather permits. Food was decent. With this place, Canes and chick-fil-A all within short distance of each other Dave's would be my last pick. read more

I'm absolutely obsessed with Dave's Hot Chicken! I went for the first time and I had the best experience. Lori was working the drive through and he was so attentive, efficient, and provided some of the best customer connection I have had in a while. Since it was my first time at Dave's, I was unsure about the menu. Lori took his time and did not make me feel rushed which I loved - I did not feel like a burden. He even offered me honey and ketchup. For the food, I got a lite mild number 4, it was great. So hot, so fresh, so fun. Will be going back. read more

Best spicy chicken I've tasted in years! Service is good too! Nice spot! My new favorite spot

When it comes to chicken sandwiches on this side of town... absolutely unbeatable workers are always nice it's very clean! And I took my uncle for the first time and even living in the south he said it was the best chicken sandwich he's had! 10/10 stamped! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Absolutely awesome experience! Heidi-Ann renewed my belief in humanity and what good service should look like. From the very first interaction, she was attentive, kind, and incredibly professional. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was taken care of without me needing to chase or double-check anything. In a world where great service is getting harder to find, Heidi-Ann stands out like a star. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I walked away feeling grateful--and honestly, restored. Can't recommend her enough. Thank you, Heidi-Ann! read more

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Today my boyfriend and I came in and ordered the loaded fries and mac and cheese. They accidentally forgot to add the chicken to our fries, so I went back in to let them know. They were super nice about it and gave me a new order of fries and mac and cheese, plus a milkshake! The staff was so kind and made it right without hesitation. I really appreciate how they handled it--great people, great service. I love this place! read more

IT WAS SOOO GOOD!!! It was honestly so preppy I didn't like the sign because the chicken is ugly.

Hell yeah! Probably the best chicken sandwich in the valley! I went through the drive through, a bit of a wait, but worth it. And the fries? Pretty great with that mysterious seasoning. You all shoulda come to NE Mesa, but instead we just got that overrated chain read more

I have been here a couple of times and love this place. The dining room is nice and open. The service has been always really good. Now to the food. I have been getting a slider and chicken tender. The french fries are super good too. Now to the chicken. I have tried the medium and it was good. The last time I went I got hot for both the slider and tender it was perfect. I am a huge fan of this style of chicken sandwhiches. read more

Went here on Sunday 03/10/24. Very clean. Girl at the counter was friendly. I ordered the #3 one tender and one slider in medium heat. My buzzer beeped and they gave me the wrong order. A customer came over to me and said I had his order. If I had to do it over again I would have ordered it in mild. The medium seemed more like the hot flavor. Only negative was the price. It is high. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The #3 meal with medium heat was very good. I liked the good amount of spiciness, the large, juicy tenders, the tasty pickles and the efficient service at the counter. The dining area had background music, a Coke dispenser and iced teas. read more

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I had to stop my meal to write this.OMG this is the best chicken I've had in a while. Where others are raising their prices as the quality of the food plummets, there's always a few that refused to follow suit just for profit. I thought this was just gonna be another garbage chicken place that was trying to make money with frozen chicken. But holy smoke, this is amazing. I ordered a two piece meal thinking maybe it wouldn't be enough, but the chicken pieces are just massive and juicy. And I'm not usually a breading guy, but what the heck is in this breading? It is absolutely awesome. Thank you guys for not being like the rest of the restaurants around you and raising prices gouging your customers. Customer for life now. read more