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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.7 (60 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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This is how my top loaded "oreo" shake came. 0 oreos and half empty. Very disappointing

Willy S.

Waited over 30 mins just for loaded fries first time here maybe last not sure why took so long to make fries and few pieces chicken I'm expecting food to b fresh since it took this long wasnt t even warm definitely not worth the price.

David R.

This Dave's is in a very convenient location right off of Wellington Circle in Medford. Swinging off the parkway right into Dave's parking lot, which has ample spaces available is extremely easy. They have a ramp/stairs to get up into the restaurant, a tad strange but it kind of ties in with the whole decor. Once inside it looks like graffiti but well thought out and well placed names, pics etc. Anyway, there's not a lot on the menu but what they do have they make great? I usually opt for the 10 piece nuggets with the fries are usually go medium on the spice which is a perfect blend of seasoning and heat. The fries also spiced. The tenders this time seemed a little bit on the smaller side, but they were seasoned perfectly. The heat was definitely medium, and they were very juicy. Dave's serve the tenders on a piece of white bread I guess to absorb the heat because there doesn't seem to be any grease on these tenders and nuggets. I've also tried the lemonade, which is very good. The girls behind the counter the three or four times I've been in so far have been extremely polite and well mannered. The inside of the restaurant looks clean. A bonus is they have little packets of honey for the chicken, which I find to be the perfect touch. if you're passing by Dave's pop in, give it a try I think you'll like it.

$18.00 for this. WTF is that?

Just ordered two chicken finger plates. Two pieces of chicken and hand full of fries for $18.00 per plate. This wouldn't feed a child. Totally a ripoff. I expect chicken that I will have leftovers for lunch. Stay away for the quantity of food if you are hungry. I would like to do a negative post but it's not available.

Jennifer T.

Definitely sooo good! I've ordered online and it was a quick and easy process. There is some seating at the store and looks pretty clean inside for a fast food spot. The chicken is so crisp and I really like their spice options as it gives so much more flavor to the chicken tender. Will recommend if you're craving a chicken sandwich!

Sandwich with Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Brian L.

Food was great, this big back Big Mac portion put me down. My partners burger didn't look as big so idk what happened maybe my chicken was just a sigma male. Service was a little slow, took about twenty mins for two orders but they just opened so I'll reevaluate when the hype dies down. Interior was nice and clean no complaints, very fast casual ambiance.

Funky and casual design
David G.

This place was hopping at 8:30pm but the service was pretty quick. The time from ordering to receiving food was 40 minutes which is ridiculous! The fries: needed more time The chicken: lukewarm but a nice kick. Witnessing staff using cellphones...insane. Unless you have an hour for break and can inhale a, I wouldn't suggest this.

Steve L.

Dave's Hot Chicken Medford, MA After that horrific patriots game, I ordered two hot sliders with mac & cheese. GrubHub was $24 and picking it up was $15, and I needed to get out of the house for a second before 7 hours of commercial free football starts so we had a nice little adventure. The fries aren't bad here, but I just prefer the mac and cheese, thats all. Every bite of this was absolutely delicious. The bun, the chicken, the crispiness of it, the spice level, the sauce, the mac and cheese, the cheesiness of it, the gooeyness of it, etc.. There was also a gift of another tender just tossed into the box. 10/10

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23 hours ago

Food was delicious and i loved the vibes of the whole area! The service was amazing and it kept me very happy

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

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great food great employees had a great time and everything was cooked very well the place was clean

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So clean !! The food is excellent and ready quick. My son absolutely loves the Mac&cheese.

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This os a very good place for some hot chiken for a to go. Very happy and good staff. Recomended

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W service from Conk--really nice and helpful. Definitely a 5-star experience, no doubt!

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