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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.4 (61 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Strawberry Oreo Shake
    Shawn P.

    Take a tums and enjoy the best chicken sandwich of your life! This meal was amazing. The strawberry oreo shake was to die for. I scarfed almost all of it down before I remembered to get a pic of it! Yum!!

    Jamie S.

    Easily the best fast food fried chicken! I've had KFC, Popeye's, and Chick-fil-A, and I think Dave's Hot Chicken is way better than any of them simply for the quality of the fried chicken (which is what it's all about, after all!). Dave's has a small menu - you basically choose between combinations of chicken tenders and sliders, with 7 levels of spiciness (HOT was just right for me). There's a bit more variety in the sides (fries, cheese fries, mac & cheese, and kale slaw). The fried chicken is exquisite! It comes out hot, juicy, and very crispy. The breading is very crunchy without being too thick and greasy. The fries were also wonderfully crispy and nicely seasoned. You get a side of Dave's Sauce, which is great for dipping both tenders and fries. They may have a small menu, but that have absolutely mastered their offerings. Can not recommend enough! Dave's is my new go-to place for fried chicken.

    Allison G.

    My husband and I dined at Dave's not knowing what to expect and we were very pleasantly surprised!! We ordered the 2 mild sliders with fries. The sliders had their special sauce, pickles, kaleslaw and we added cheese. The chicken was so flavorful and extremely crispy without being overly greasy. The pickles, slaw, and sauce really complimented the flavor of the mild chicken. The inside we super cool. There was graffiti on some accent walls, colorful, hanging lights, and some Madison decor. I noticed the inside was clean and workers were frequently going around sanitizing tables. Unless you're super hungry, you could definitely split the slider meal with another person, the portions are huge! I will definitely be back for some more delicious sliders!

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    4 months ago

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    1 year ago

    Love their chicken sandwiches. Fast and friendly service every time. Convenient location right off the highway.

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

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    2 years ago

    Not sure why this place has so many stars. I swear. Worst chicken place ever. Been siting on my stomach for the entire day.

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    That looks really really good! Thanks for the love!

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    2 years ago

    Wow!!! They really know what they're doing in the chicken strip department!! Our family loves medium and hot!

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    2 years ago

    It's good but it is pricy. I like it there chicken is nice and crispy, and not all dried out

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    1 year ago

    some of the friendliest and best staff ive ever encountered. they were amazing and so was the food!

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    2 years ago

    Food never disappoints! Always hot and fresh with super friendly workers. There's always a clean spot to sit.

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    3 years ago

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    LOL you should do it!!!! We would LOVE to see it!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Great quality chicken, large servings and friendly staff. We will be back. Great add to Madison.

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    3 years ago

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    Looks delicious! Thank you for the photo and the awesome review!

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    Sounds like you can handle your spice! Thanks for showing some love!

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