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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.5 (47 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Lindsey M.

    First time trying out Dave's Hot Chicken. It captures your attention with their recognizable signage and cool interior paintings customized for Highlands Ranch. I was afraid this would be another overpriced "fast casual" chicken sandwich place. Fortunately, we were able to order a combo that came with two sliders and fries for a reasonable price (about $17?). It was also a chance to try it out without committing to two full meals. The sliders were big, spiced, chicken tenders. Don't be fooled by the name slider! We chickened out and got the mild spice level. It was a true blend of spices and flavor. Not spicy in heat whatsoever, so anyone sensitive to spice should give it a shot. But I think that I could handle medium, but I'm so afraid to go beyond that for sure.

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    Ray K.

    Good food, chicken is really good and juicy with crispy outside. Excellent service by the team. Each order is prepped fresh. Clean restaurant. Stay with Medium to taste the chicken. The rest is too hot in my opinion

    Ash A.

    Got there and there was a line but it was not a long wait and I had plenty of time to look at the menu. I ordered and the workers were friendly. I got my food fast and it was very hot lol I had only been here one other time but in a different location and it was just as good as I remember. Definitely a stand out restaurant and I definitely want to come back!

    Mai loves the reaper heat too.
    jeff b.

    I giving my rating on the heat of the chicken. This week I have hit up two different hot chicken places that both required waivers to be signed and I wanted the hottest of the hot. I got the reaper sandwich with fries. I ain't gonna lie this chicken was damn hot. It hit hard and goes deep but like most good things it didn't last more than 5 minute. If you really like it hot then you need to give it a shot. To add a little more info. The bun was really good. I would have liked a little more slaw on there. Pickles were crisp the Dave's sauce was on point. Highly recommends I also got the milk shake which was very creamy and a great finisher.

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    Corey B.

    We arrived around 11am to a brightly lit, clean restaurant. The friendly cashier asked if it was our first time. We told them yes, but we were ready to order. The two tenders with fries were hot and delicious. We tried the mild and medium - their heat scale was spot on. The chicken tenders were juicy and delicious. Just make sure to grab a few extra napkins if you like to use your hands to eat.

    Bo D.

    Second time to Dave's and honestly for $11, this is a hard meal to beat. The crinkle fries are perfectly seasoned and crispy golden brown, the medium chicken sandwich has a perfect blend of heat and spices, and you get extra house made pickles. Maybe quality is better right at open, but I have yet to be disappointed. Staff is also very friendly and fun!

    Alaina H.

    I was really hoping I would like this place but unfortunately I didn't love it. The restaurant was nice and clean, the service was friendly, but tbh I just wasn't a super fan of the chicken. It made my stomach hurt. The fries were decent and I liked the sauce. But I probably won't be back. I felt that it was also expensive for what you were getting. I'd rather just have chick fil a.

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    6 months ago

    Great service! And best food ever !!!!!! The staff super friendly! Definitely will come back!

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    7 months ago

    This place is fire, any bad reviews are just people that cant read directions, or cant handle spice. Always support your local Dave's

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    10 months ago

    The food was very good the customize service was Also great they were very nice and respectful and the food was warm

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    Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review!

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    It was ok. Eight nuggets and two sauces and slice of dry bread for $7. I think McDonald's is better. Probably wont be back.

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    Amazing service. Great food. Good vibes. The medium was pretty spicy. Glad I was able to get a ranch with it.

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    Food was great but we had small flies land on our table and in the bathroom. Makes me wonder what's in the kitchen

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