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Dave's Hot Chicken

2.7 (72 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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Kayla L.

The food was sooo good!! I couldn't decide between the tenders or the sliders so I did the combo with one of each. It comes with fries or you can swap them out for the Mac and cheese (which I did) The Mac is super creamy and good, highly recommend! The fries are also great so no wrong choice there. The tenders and sliders are both so good but I'd recommend the sliders only because they come with amazing coleslaw and sauce which made it soooo good. Pickles on the side for an extra crunch!

Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
LaMecia M.

My rating is based on the quality, size and flavor of the food. I wasn't expecting the tenders to be so large. Keep this in mind when ordering on an empty stomach. I'm not a fan of the bread that accompanies the tenders so I skip or ask for it without. But I have come to love their milkshakes. If I need a pick me up, it's worth spin through the drive through for that. The mac and cheese requires seasonal doctoring. I won't frequent here as much because their nutrition facts show their meals to be very high in sodium but then again there's always the milkshakes. I've had really quick and really slow service at this location -each time it was seemingly empty so it just depends on the day or staff.

#Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Daniela R.

Food is so good and filling! You better have an appetite and get ready to dive in. Their chicken is perfectly seasoned and big! Their sauce pairs perfectly with the chicken along with the pickles they give you. I love how their menu gives you options of only tenders or best of both worlds with a slider and a tender, like the #3. I have tried medium and hot, hot was a little too spicy for me since it kept building up lol but medium was enjoyable not really spicy at alll for me but had great flavor. Service was fast and staff was kind. The food was beautifully assembled, fresh, we got everything we needed and truly enjoyed our food. Oh and their fries are so good! Very nicely seasoned as well.

Erin M.

Great customer service just to start this review but I had to knock it because where is the seasoning on this chicken? The chicken was hot. (We got hot, medium, and hubs tried reaper) but it's mainly a dry rub of heat but the chicken is not seasoned. I assume the sauce is meant to be additional seasoning but that was not doing it for me. The Mac and cheese was meh. Do I think it is worth the hype? No but doesn't hurt to try it.

Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries and Mac & Cheese
Rene F.

Lunch was amazing. Food was so good. Big chicken tenders and fries well seasoned. Mac and cheese is delicious too. I'll definitely be back for more . Friendly staff and the restaurant is very clean .

Half an order of kale slaw No pickles on the other and no slaw in either one. If I pay the price. I expect to get what I ordered.

Only recieved half of my slaw. Sliders didn't get any slaw. Extra sauce is missing. Using Frank's now. 2nd time bad experience.

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Andre A.

Decided to stop by Dave's Hot Chicken on a whim and I'm glad I did. The inside had a vibrant atmosphere through its wall art decor that spans as soon as you walk in all the way to the back where the restrooms are situated. The staff was prompt and courteous. He asked us if it was our first time and explained the menu as we had some questions for him. We ordered Dave's #2 which came with 2 sliders with fries and some sides. The sliders seemed freshly made and the chicken was evenly coated with seasoning. The bun was fresh and the fries had a nice crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. Although, it lacked flavor and could've been seasoned a bit more. Their Dave's sauce was just satisfactory, it wasn't anything special and just tasted normal to me. It still was a pleasant first visit and I enjoyed having lunch here.

2 piece chicken with fries and bread.
Perry F.

Ok, so the chicken here is amazing. Some of the best I've ever had. They offer several different spice levels, and they come with a really good dipping sauce. Everything was super fresh. Now, the reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because of the sides. The fries were generic store bought, and the bread was basic white bread. I think if this place cut their own fries, it would really elevate it. Also, basic white bread just seems so cheap and easy. At least toast the bread or make something more unique. I didn't even want the bread since I could get a whole pack of the same bread for a $1 or $2 from any grocery store. I will say, at least the fries were fresh. The price is kind of expensive at almost $5 a strip. Canes is near $2 a strip. I'm not complaining about the price because 3 of the Canes strips equal about 1 of Dave's strips. A lot of chicken places are now cutting their strips in half, and Daves isn't doing that. I would recommend someone to come here and try the strips. They are amazing, and maybe the sandwiches are they way to go. I can't say since I only ordered the strips and sides. I would definitely just skip the sides, though.

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Nest C.

The edited photos on the business profile made me come in. Food doesn't look like the pictures as of 3/18/2022. I came to support a new business and I'm glad I gave it a shot. At $12.99 for a basket of two sliders and fries, NO drink the price is somewhat on the high end for the quality of the food. I don't usually eat spicy food but after inquiring with the cashier I was told the "hot wasn't really that hot." I then proceeded to make the mistake of ordering the " hot" level...it was too hot for me. I will return to try the medium.

That's $4
Gemma B.

Tiny max and cheese serving $4 A tiny drizzle of cheese on the fries The prices and serving sizes are pathetic

#3 slider and a tender meal
Michael L.

Never heard of this place and checked it out today. Ordered the #3 with reaper on both and cheese on the slider. Signed the waiver for the reaper spice and all that fun stuff. Everything was fresh and made to order, straight out of the fryer on a Monday lunch hour. Chicken was cooked perfectly and flavor was great. The reaper sauce in my opinion isn't hot enough to require a waiver but its a good blend of heat that gets your sweat and nose going but still tastes great. Not as hot as BWW Blazin' sauce IMO, but blazin' is all heat and minimal flavor. Fries are fine but crinkle cut ore-ida lookin fries are my least favorite in a restaurant. Bread for slider is great, soft and chewy holds it together well

Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Mac & Cheese
Lizbet I.

Food was good; fries were very crispy delicious, Mac and cheese was okay. For the flavor we tried the hot and extra hot (it has a kick to it but not extremely spicy) P.S. I'm Hispanic and enjoy spicy food. Service was good. Milkshake was extra milky, wouldn't buy one but it was free. The ambiance was not so great, very echoing and loud, sticky tables and loud chairs.

Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries

Solid Chicken, a little pricey. Great service and a clean restaurant. A lot of food per meal.

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18 hours ago

Great customer service from angelica most defenetly deserves a raise ‍ it was my first time and made my experience fun

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Angelica was super helpful! The food here is always great. Great service and great hot chicken.

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Ms Pat was excellent in helping me order and great customer service!!. Great managment here

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Sam was a pleasure to speak with and explained the options. Food was hot and fresh. Order was served correctly too.

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We're happy that we were able to make you happy!

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