For late night Nashville hot chicken, this is 5 stars in Lexington. I like the slider combo w cheese fries. Mac is decent. Their slaw is good on the slider, but not tasty enough to order as a side imho. read more

Here you go--cleaned up, natural, and review-ready while keeping your honest tone "It was good--definitely flavorful. Not my favorite (didn't beat Slim Chickens for me), but for the price you get a lot of food. The Social Faves sauce is really good. My husband loved the loaded fries, and who would've thought a Fruity Pebbles milkshake would work? Not me--but it was actually delicious." read more

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Oh how I want one of these in my home city. This place has been on my list and I finally came. I got the tender and slider meal with Kale Slaw. Let me say their Kale Slaw is awesome. It is standard Cole slaw with chopped kale; I would get it again. Their tenders are HUGE and their sliders are not little, it is a slider in a small bun. I got VERY HOT for the seasoning and it delivered. My mouth burned for 10 mins after I finished but it was palatable. They have a level above but I was happy with VERY HOT. When we arrived it wasn't very busy but by the time we left it was full. Service was good; it takes some time to make the meals because you pick your seasoning. Please build one of these in Kingsport, TN and you will do very well. If they had one of these downtown where the breweries are I'd be there weekly. Such great food! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/Kale Slaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food here has been solid every time I have come. The chicken tenders are very large and flavorful. The service is quick and it is always clean inside read more

One of the best fried places in Lexington. I was surprised to find this place. I never knew this place existed. But I am glad ass found it. We got the extra hot flavor. That is one level below the highest spice level, reaper. Since I am Indian, and I am used to spicy food, this one was such a delightful find. However, I wouldn't recommend the spice level to the faint of heart. Exclamation, the price is so affordable. Also, if you check in now, you get a free milkshake. read more

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Wow! My expectations were low because it's a chain and I read some negative reviews. First of all, the menu only has 3 meals which are just different combinations of chicken tenders, fries and bread. They are all huge portions and priced that way. They also have slaw and Mac n cheese but there are no dark meat options. It's a very limited menu. When I started eating, I couldn't believe how good these tenders are! From the crispy crust on the outside to the incredible seasoning! The seasoning is sweet and hot and some of the best that I have had. I got the Medium which seamed just right for me. I have no idea how they cook white meat so tender and juicy?! It's amazing that both of my pieces were absolutely perfect. Not dry, not chewy, not tough. Perfection. Also the fries are solid. They are seasoned crinkle cuts. They pair perfectly with the chicken. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #3 $12.99 Giant pieces of chicken. Wow! That's the best white meat in town! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Fantastic food, the chicken is amazing! Staff is super friendly and nice and the restaurant is a fun and inviting atmosphere and provides a great dining experience read more

First n foremost, I am soooo happy to get the first halal chicken joint in Lexington, KY. So kudos to that! I tried Dave's yesterday.... My feedback is given below with the order: - Strawberry milkshake: 4/5 very good! - Chocolate milkshake: 2/5, tasteless - 2chicken tenders meal, medium: 4/5, was as spicy as the hot - 2 chicken tenders meal, hot: 4/5, overly hot and the dry rub is abrasive on the tongue - Kale slaw: 2/5 - Fries: 3/5, I'd have preferred them making their own fries Overall, I found the chicken to have better taste n texture than Joella's. But the basic white bread needs to be upped Menu is very limited n basic right now; sides are nothing much to write home about. Service was fast but I feel they need more than 2 registers this early in the game as the whole city will be (and is!) coming to check them out. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

A Hot is PERFECTLY hot! Great find! Just come try these bad boys!Fresh chicken with great sauce! read more

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Great as always!! I highly recommend this is my favorite chicken spot! Food is fire and the service is always good. The prices are not terrible and portions are HUGE! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Inside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

You can't get a better hot chicken. It's not greasy, so tender, spicy (unlike another hot chicken place in town...) and oh my DRY RUB that's what I'm talking about!! The crisp is nice, thin, and crunchy. I got a ton of pickles, 2 slices of white bread, and 2 sauces. The sauce has a nice flavour, but I enjoyed the chicken just as is and also really enjoyed it dipped in honey. Mac and cheese was my side and it was good! I'm not the biggest mac and cheese fan so don't feel I'm a fair judge, but I would rank this higher in the mac and cheese world. It was very creamy and paired nicely with the spice of the hot tenders. Service was nice and the order was ready when they said it would be! Clean place with lots of parking. Knocking it down a star because it's costly. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I finally visited this place after months of waiting for it to open and I was kind of disappointed with the flavor of the seasoning it's covered in. The chicken itself was tender and juicy so that was a win but if I ever go again I'll get no spice level as the breading to chicken ratio is to my liking. I also decided to try the Mac and cheese because I was curious whether it'd be better than chick fil a and it's safe to say it got a 1/5 basically gave me PTSD from eating at the college cafeteria but with Dave's seasoning. Service was fast and didn't need to wait around for anyone another plus from me. Restaurant environment was very clean but I do have to mention that the music was nonstop blaring the whole time I was in there getting a bite I couldn't really hold a conversation it was so noisy and wouldn't recommend it to people with sensitive hearing.. However for the price I rather steer you away from spending an outrageous amount and head to Grimes's instead that still is my fav fried chicken place it's local so give them your support rather than this chain that promises you something that didn't deliver. Also for the same price as one entree and an additional side you could get a twice as much from Grimes's and it already includes 2 a side, bun or wedges which are SPECTACULAR! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries Side of Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Dave's Hot Chicken has a nice dinner type atmosphere. The staff was SUPER FRIENDLY! If you like fried chicken this maybe the place for you. The chicken has a ton of seasoning. If you can't take HOT go for mild. When they say hot it is HOT HOT! All the food came out hot (temperature). The slice bread is nothing special, and was the only let down. I will have to go back and try other flavors. read more

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DRAKE! Thanks for putting my meal on your tab! Background: This franchise is interesting. The background history was that this place started in Los Angeles, CA and one of the original founders was trained by a chef who cooked at The French Laundry, a very upscale restaurant in CA (one that CA's governor, Gavin Newsom, went to during the pandemic without a mask and with a group of peope...m...hm...). Anyway, it started out as a stand and then it blew up and rapidly began expanding across the U.S. Lexington is lucky to have one, sort of like Winchester, KY is lucky to have a Fatburger (another chain out of Los Angeles)...we can state that it may even be better than IN N OUT... O_O! Drake, the rapper, has a stake in this chain just like Kanye West has a stake in Fatburger. Experience: I ordered a Carolina reaper slider (no, they do not make you sign a waiver) from this place and it was GOOD. It was basically a tender with dry rub AND sauce! You get both unlike other chicken places where they give you either/or. It is like 4d instead of 3d! It's like a liquid metal/endoskeleton terminator instead of an endoskeleton terminator. The future in spicing up chicken. Double whammy...OMG!! I had to coat my stomach first with Culver's free custard scoop! HOLY CHIT! Now for the pricing and, like locations from New York or Los Angeles; Lexingtonians will find that the price points will be high. This is because these chains come from high cost of living places, but do not bother to adjust their pricing to cities they expand to. There have been a number of reviews under this location that mention this and I thought to better clarify as to why. Suggestions: All in all, I actually do not prefer chicken tenders (I mean I like them, but do not go out of my way as much because they tend to use fillers to gel the chicken together). Why not sell actual chicken pieces like KFC or Lee's, bone in? Also, why Carolina Reaper? Why not jalapenos and habaneros? This is out of CA right? Why not an avocado spread? I would be more willing to come back if they considered sending coupons through the mail though. Or maybe they could have like an app or online rewards account like Burger King or Wendy's to give offers that way? read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Free Slider. Courtesy of Drake, the rapper! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Walk in, saw the prices for 3 small chicken stripes and walked out. Unbelievable. But the staff is very nice

Dave's is a new to Lexington and I thought I would give it a try. We don't have a lot of Nashville hot chicken locations, so I thought I would try it. I went during lunch and it was relatively crowded. I ordered the chicken sliders and felt they are completely overpriced. I know Dave's is a franchised location and I don't think the price point is appropriate for Lexington. I honestly don't feel there is a reason to back to this restaurant. read more

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We drove 20 minutes out of the way on our long road trip because my son insisted we needed Dave's Hot Chicken. We walked in and Greg greeted us with friendly banter and served us up some super fresh delicious chicken. The place was clean including the restrooms. We enjoyed our brief lunch break and wish all restaurant stops were like this with top notch service and fresh delicious food! Highly recommend. My son walked out saying it was the best chicken he has ever had!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 12-15-23. Chicken Strips & Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Went here for the grand open and the line was out there door. Didn't wait to long though about 30 minutes. We ordered the #1 and #2. I really liked how simple the menu was. Got the sides of Mac and cheese and also cheese fries. I got the spicy level (Hot) which was the perfect amount of spice for me personally. The chicken tenders were a good size but one of them was really small that I got. They were juicy, flavorful, and not dry at all even when I air fried it later. The Mac and cheese on the other hand I expected it to be more cheesy and not watery. That was probably the worst thing I got but other than that it was really good and would go back again. read more

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After wanting to visit for months I finally made it out to Dave's. Ordering online was quick and easy and pick up was a breeze. I went with the xtra hot seasoning and it had a good heat level that was enjoyable. Even after ordering takeout and driving it home the chicken was still moist and well cooked. Overall though the spice was just ok. It had a hint of sweetness but not much other flavor. One other comment is they do not have ranch or blue cheese which is typically a staple at hot chicken joints. If you need one of those then it's BYOB (Bring Your Own Bluecheese) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken recently opened in Lexington and they recently had free chicken as a celebration for Drake's birthday. Their restaurants are really fun and colorful. They have outdoor seating and indoor seating. When I arrived, I was cheerfully greeted by a staff member and informed about not only getting a free meal for following them on Instagram for Drake's birthday but they were giving out milkshakes for a Google review. The menu was easy to order from and their main entrees are their fried chicken sliders and tenders. They have a range of spice levels for their entrees from no spice to reaper. I ordered the mild for the tender and hot for the slider. The chicken seemed overcooked on the outside because the dry spice blend was so dark. However, the chicken on the inside was nice and tender. The fries were good and well-seasoned. I really enjoyed the slider which had their kale slaw (I could've eaten the slaw on its own!), Dave's sauce (spicy mayo, like Chick-fil-a's), and pickles. I forgot to take a picture of the chocolate milkshake I ordered but it was thick and creamy. I would order one again. read more

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Amazing chicken!! Wow I ordered medium and hot and it did not disappoint! Service was fast and courteous. The place seemed very clean I WILL BE BACK..... read more

Great service every time, consistent and flavorful! Definitely a must go to when in the Lexington area. The sliders are a personal favorite, crispy fries, and lots of seating available. read more

First time here I ordered 3 sliders with fries... could only eat one tonight. I ordered extra hot... I enjoyed the slow burn nice heat level but next time I will sign the waiver and order the reaper. The reason I only ate one was I ate the fries, pickles and one slider which is honestly a sandwich more then a slider. I enjoyed this place. Friendly staff, manager was hands on and helpful to both staff and clients. This is a place for fast Nashville hot chicken. I will return to try their reaper. read more

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Good, fast, friendly service. Multiple spice levels that get quite spicy depending on what you like. Their mac and cheese is amazing! Very quick meal. Don't be fooled- they are called sliders but one is as filling as any other sandwich. A good place to grab a quick, hot bite to eat. I am especially impressed with how well they cook their chicken. It's moist, hot and not over cooked at all. We will be back! read more

Chicken was good and there was a good dry rub on it. There was like a crust though. Dave's sauce was good.

Loved, loved, loved it! We went for lunch...the place was packed but they had a lot of folks working and was getting thru the crowd quick! They don't have a big menu but they don't need to. I got the number 3, Slider with 1 tender and fries. I'm not a big eater but I wanted to try both! First the slider isn't a slider at all...they are hamburger buns. So if you get the number 2, 2 sliders, is really 2 whole chicken sandwiches! I got medium and my son got hot. Both were delicious! They put kale slaw on the sliders...and I'm not a kale fan ..but it was soooo good and works with the sandwich!! The employees were really nice and attentive, the food was A+ in my book. We live close so this will be a regular stop for us! read more

I just order from there and some "manager" with a missing tooth, She was rude to me and my wife. Treating us like we were stupid. She barely had any effort to take care of customers and forgot our drinks, didn't bother to had us any sauce, napkins or anything. I was asking about the food since this is our first and she was giving us an attitude and she acted like she didn't enjoy working for the company itself... Where is good customer service??? read more

Dave's was a disappointment. Ordered the tender option and subbed mac and cheese for the fries (appreciated that option). Service was friendly but very slow even though they did not appear to be particularly busy. Mac and cheese was not very cheesy and fairly bland. The chicken was just ok - spice level (I picked a medium level option) was fine but the spice itself was fairly blah. Way too much dry rub and not particularly flavorful. I ended up pulling it off so I could at least eat some of it. Also, the rub had a sweetness to it that just didn't work since there was no depth of spice to balance it out. read more

Went there yesterday for the first time and it won't be the last I like everything about it. The food was delicious and as expected. We ordered Dave's#3, which comes with 1 Chicken Tender, 1 Slider Sandwich (It's big ), and delicious fries. The hospitality of the workers is a plus. They're very friendly and did their job well. Many places in LEX have problems with cleanliness such as the floors, tables, bathroom...etc. However, Dave's Hot Chicken is one of the cleanest places I've ever been to so far, keep up the good work guys read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken is the best hot chicken you will find in Lexington, and it is not close. With a limited menu, the place does not overwhelm you and sticks to what they know: GOOD. CHICKEN. With a sweet backstory of being started by four high school friends, the vibe and energy of Dave's has a heartwarming and welcoming sense of place. I ordered the #1 with medium heat, and it was unbeatable. The spice was perfect, showing they COULD go hotter but still being rather spicy. The size of the tenders were HUGE, to the point where I was satisfied with just the entree. Where they REALLY got me was how perfectly-seasoned the crinkle-cut fries were. LOVED THEM. I also ordered a side of the cheese fries, as suggested online, which were just as amazing. PRO tip- save their signature sauce for the fries, indescribable. My other party ordered the #2, two sliders with fries, and a side of mac and cheese. Needless to say, the sliders were just as amazing. The only complaint was that the mac and cheese was less-than-stellar, yet still filling and great. This could be because we were not necessarily desiring the mac and cheese, yet wanted to try what the menu had to offer. That being said, we cant stand coleslaw, so we cannot comment on their "Kale Slaw" as we did not order. Overall, this place was amazing. The people were friendly, the place had cool and relaxed decor, not expensive (we paid $40 after tip for a #1, #2, cheese fries, and mac and cheese). I cannot suggest enough, loved it here! read more

Food was pretty good. It isn't cheap for a fast food type of restaurant with the #1 meal being $12. The food took over 10 minutes to be ready for just two people even though the restaurant was almost empty. The restaurant does seem very clean and has a nice environment. read more

Great chicken spot! The service was excellent, the restaurant was very tidy, and the place was a vibe! We loved the simplicity of the menu, and the chicken was phenomenal. read more

Great food. But they use to offer 50% off for Military. Now only 10% off. So my 5 star review is now set at a 3 star unfortunately. read more

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Food was really good. Service very good. Staff very personable. But a bit pricey. Two combos were $36.

I am so sorry yall, Its just not good. Its isn't my aim to give such a low review, but it just wasn't that good. The 2 stars is because the service wasn't bad. I got the slider, hot. It came out and looked good, but lets dig in and taste. It was hot alright, and that isn't the issue. All I could taste is hot and sweet. It had no other flavor. Sugar and hot, that is what the chicken tasted like. It had no real seasoning or flavor, just hot and sugar. The best part of the meal? The pickles. I dig the pickles, but you can't go there just for the pickles can you? Meh. The fries were okay, not bad but nothing to write home about. I did opt in for the cheese sauce to dip them in and they were fine. But nothing to write home about. read more

Everything no seaming or spice to any chicken and it it not even spicy it is more sweet then anything.

Fries were excellent. Crispy seasoned. Chicken was Hot and delicious as well. Large portions we ended up taking half home.

Went here a few weeks ago, was realllly disappointed with the food. I was excited to try it as i love hot chicken / spicy food in general but Dave's is just not it (especially for the price!!). Service was fine, though they did put sauce on my food when I asked for no sauce, but they remade it. It was the chicken itself that really turned me off this place. I got hot and the seasoning was just not good. My boyfriend said it tasted like the seasoning that comes with a cup of noodles and I agreed! That alone I could look past but the texture of the chicken was so off putting. It was so odd and the meat almost had a pink tint to it. I ate maybe half a tender before I called it quits. We had to go eat somewhere else after because we were still hungry. Sadly, it was a waste of $30 (for two tender meals ). read more

This place is , always get the sliders, the bun is amazing with the Dave's sauce and the fries this place competes with Canes read more

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I love Nashville Hot Chicken and had been limited to Joella's in Lex. I went to Dave's for lunch today and ordered a Hot chicken sandwhich (Hot heat level). To start the heat level for a "Hot" sandwhich was not overbearing, I would go one higher. Secondly.....the chicken was GOOD. It is much more like the authentic NHC. I got a side of fries, which were fine. My only complaints aren't really complaints at all.....they are more comments on that type of food. I wish Daves offered a base salad that its chicken could go on. In absence of a salad, at least some beans or greens. They do have a kale salad but it is mayo based. Also, my friend got a to-go box and it was made of styrofoam. Could you please get some environmentally friendly packaging ? read more