I've always wanted to try Dave's hot chicken and I finally got the chance and was so excited! My brother and I came here during the day on 4th of July and the place was empty. We were greeted immediately upon entering. You can either order with staff at the front desk or you can order yourself at a kiosk. Since my brother and I have both never been we decided to order on the kiosk so we could take our time looking everything over. We ordered a little of everything and the food was ready super quick. We even ordered a slushy and had the worker keep it in the fridge so it didn't melt while waiting for the food to be made. We took our food to go. Everything was 10/10! We tried the mozzarella sticks, mini chicken sandwiches, cheese fries, loaded cheese fries, regular chicken sandwich, etc. everything was perfect! The place was also kept very clean and nice. I highly recommended. read more

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I've been to 2 other Dave locations and both got 5 stars. This location missed... a lot. I will start by saying the quality of food is just as good as the other locations... it's everything else that lost the stars. We ordered 4 items and they got 3 of those wrong. And the 4th one I actually corrected at the register... so they would have gotten all 4 wrong. As I write this I realize they did get all 4 wrong because the one thing I thought they got right (the blue raspberry slushie) they actually forgot to even give to us... geez. So it's actually all 4 items. The other items the got wrong: they forgot the cheese on the cheese fries, they gave us a chicken sandwich instead of just a side tender, and one of the sandwiches were wrong. If you're going to come to this location, double check your order before you pay and then double check your order when you pick up at the counter. Edit after owner response: is that satire? I left a review so you can improve... jc read more

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. read more

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I've seen Dave's Hot Chicken in the Springs and decided to check it out when we were heading back home. I didn't know what to expect, I thought it was just another chicken place. We ordered their hot box sliders and hot box Dave's bites. It was actually a lot for our family of five. It tasted great, especially with their sauce. Forget the long line at Chick-Fil-A, this will be our go-to spot when we're in the mood for chicken! read more

Been wanting to try. Disappointed. The chicken was dry like baked under a hot lamp dry. Fries were not hot or crispy. I've had better chicken and it wasn't here. read more

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 read more

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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! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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We came here for lunch because it was close and we had never tried it. I can say I will not be back as there are plenty of other chicken places that are astronomically better than here. I had gotten the so called "wings" and they were not good. These were not wings but more like mini chicken nuggets from Chick Fil A. My husbands little brother got 2 chicken fingers and those two pieces had like double the chicken vs. what was in my "wings". The buffalo sauce they use too was really blah to my standards and was not good. Inside is nice and clean and they have seating outside too which was nice but the prices here are ridiculous. I paid $35 for the wings and the chicken fingers with drinks which I think is outrageous. The kids working here though were super nice. I can't say I want to come back to eat here. read more

My boys recently went here without me, so of course it was the BEST hot chicken place ever! I insisted they take me so we went on a Sunday afternoon. I got a mild slider and tender meal and my son got a chicken tender meal with no spice. Hubby is brave so he got medium. Mine had really good flavoring, lots of taste but no heat. The fries are 10/10, they remind me of the best crinkle fries I can remember. All the meals come with pickles and sauce so I was happy. It's high quality chicken and is real. No weird concoction trying to pass for chicken. Definitely give it a try! read more

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. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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

The food was bussin, bussin! Good job on the service and the food was bussin! The chicken was so delicious, fries well seasoned and the drinks were bubbly delicious! read more

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

Top tier fried chicken place. Way better than Raising Cane's, Daddy's Chicken Shack, or any of the others. So consistently good and perfectly seasoned. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

The young lady taking orders was fabulous! Friendly, outgoing and helpful. The boys liked the mini sandwiches but we don't think they put the hot sauce on them. There was no heat on the medium or hot minis. By far, the best was the not chicken which is deep fried cauliflower. Seating is available indoors and outdoors. read more

I went to Dave's for the first time not knowing what to expect. But when I got there the atmosphere was incredible, the food came out to me fast, and, most importantly, it was fantastic. Would definitely recommend. read more

You're joking with these menu prices right? At least the person taking my order was friendly. I don't know what I was thinking paying for this garbage. read more

Dave's chicken fingers are not worth your money. Chicken I had was stringy, seemed to be dyed orange and the taste of their coating was less than desirable. Never again for me. If you are looking for chicken fingers, try Canes across the street. read more

Absolutely outstanding service, Wylie Niall and had excellent customer service and even were able to modify my order to my liking. Awesome dudes and awesome chicken, will definitely be back. read more

My goodness. I have no idea how the first restaurant succeeded long enough to open a second one. The worst food I have ever had. It is simply awful. The only thing any good was the pickles just because they came out of a jar! Service was decent. Prices way too high. Restaurant was clean. read more

Overall the food is quite tasty and nice to have in town, but over priced and stingy on fries and extras. Our son loves it, so we hit it once in a while, but not a regular spot at $60 for 4 people with no drinks for takeout. read more

My husband and I were excited to try this restaurant for the first time, but that excitement ended quickly. The star of the menu, the chicken, was awful. I had light and he had medium and both were so bitter they made us nauseous. In my opinion it tasted heavy in cumin. The only thing that helped was the dipping sauce included that had a bit of sweetness to it. What we did enjoy was the Mac and cheese and fries. We both liked the content of the coleslaw and prefer a lighter dressed slaw, but it was hard to find any dressing on this one. Staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. Sadly, it was a one and done for us. read more

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

I think they had Great chicken and some of the best pickles I've ever had. My two main problems were the buns and the service. The service was buns and buns could have been served less soggy. But again great chicken. read more

Terrible long line. If you're going to open a new store, staff it appropriately. Can't speak to the food, because I couldn't get close to it. I can't imagine eating in a line that wraps through the whole store. I'll try again next year. read more

Came here to lunch and had a two piece tender with fries and a side of the kale slaw. Everything was really great! No complaints great service. read more

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.

Went once, Overpriced. Drinks don't come with a meal. Was $24 for 2 meals and we decided not to add another $6 on drinks. And, there is a tip prompt when you pay but they don't do anything extra for tips- you order and pick up at the counter. Rather go across the street and get Canes. read more

This is consistently the slowest "fast food" places I have ever been to. What do I mean by slow? We have been here 5 or 6 times since they have opened and never gotten our order in under 10 minutes. We have gotten to the point of ordering online for pickup and ariive 5 minutes after the order is supposed to be ready and still have to wait for the order. That would be understandable if it was packed but this is always after 8pm with maybe 1 or 2 other people in the store. This evening we were the only order and there were 3 or 4 employees. We arrived 15 minutes after placing online order and still were told it would be 5-10 minutes before it was ready. Food is okay, but kills me that it takes 20 minutes to do an order. Guess it's a good thing they don't have a drive through. read more

The place was packed and the service was ok. We placed 3 orders to go. 2 of the 3 orders were incorrect. The food was just ok, especially for the price. Over $40 with no drinks. Probably won't be back. Not nearly as good as Raising Canes. read more

Great fries, lousy chicken! Soggy small and not worth going for fries. Service was good, place was clean. Overall I would have given a 2 if not for fries! read more

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

I would usually give places 4 stars because I believe that they can improve, DAVES CANNOT IMPROVE BECAUSE IT IS SO GOOD. I walk in and they welcome me. I get my food and it was delicious, stayed crispy and fresh the whole time. The spray painting on the walls... IS AWESOME. When I was done with my awesome sandwich I wanted some more pickles, I asked and amazingly enough I got some more. Dave you will see me again!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken is new in Highlands Ranch within the past few weeks. We decided to give it a try; a rather poor idea. Service was mixed. We were called to the counter when our food was not even close to ready. The manager (owner?) took care of us very well after that mix-up; one star on the mix-up, five stars on the recovery. Ambiance is typical 21st century fast food minimalist. Nothing special. No star rating here, it's just typical. Dave's serves tenders and "sliders" only. No bone-in chicken, which is increasingly hard to find in any contemporary restaurant. Overall, the chicken menu seems extremely limited. Three stars there. The tenders were huge. The "slider" was the size of a smallish basic fast food chicken sandwich. Kale slaw as a topping on the slider? I'm not sure. Medium hotness tenders were a salt bomb; I did not like the taste at all. Zero stars on tenders. The slider was OK, but still salty. Three stars on the slider. Fries were very good and fresh, but again, doused in salt. A little less salt would have been nice. Three stars on the fries. $29+ with a tip demand on the credit card machine. "No tip" was not an option without navigating the credit card machine buttons. We had a #1 and a #3 plus one drink. It seems individual sliders and tenders are not an option if you do not order a combo (Please correct me if I'm wrong). $29 and change, wow. It was at best a $17 meal. We won't be going back. Chick-fil-a still rules. read more

Delicious chicken, friendly service, reasonable prices. We love that it's open late too (very rare in Highlands Ranch). What more could you ask for? read more

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

Chicken was juicy and fresh. Definitely will return. Love all of the options for flavor