I had an absolutely incredible first-time experience, as eating at this location was my first time ever trying a Dave's Hot Chicken. I was astounded at the high quality of food, service, cleanliness, and atmosphere of the restaurant! We decided to try a number of different foods: a chicken sandwich, fries, slushie with Pop Rocks, and the glorious Hot Mozz Slider. All were fantastic. I would eat them all again. Our cashier A helped us a ton and gave us a lot of great food recommendations. In fact, the whole crew had great rapport with one another and I even had three different employees check in on us and ask if we needed anything. They also have some cool things in the lobby that elevated our experience: - cool, immersive, decorations throughout the place - a useful order board that shows online/delive orders as well as in-person - their own Wi-Fi We were blessed to have such a great first experience and we'll be Dave's customers for a long time to come! read more

Very good as usual 2 slider combo- medium heat Bill was steep $35 for 2 slider meals read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 slider meal- medium - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Dave's hot chicken has been on my list for a while. 1 of my friends recommended this spot and it did not disappointment! This location is on the smaller side, seats about 20ish people and also has an outdoor patio. They have a drive through as well. For a fast casual, more fast though, Dave's was very clean. The place was packed when my group came in and I was shocked that staff + the customers did a great job of making sure tables were ready for the next people. Service was great, after ordering it took about 5 mins for our food to be ready. I ordered the #4 which comes with a chicken slider and a side. I picked the fries for my side which comes with their famous sauce. The chicken was extremely flavorful, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The slaw, sauce and the bun they pick bring everything together perfectly. The seasoned fries are top tier delicious and cooked crispy. read more

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I don't get it. The place was busy. It took forever to get the food and it was barely warm. The chicken tasted terrible. The fries were just ok. The Dave's Sauce wasn't good. This is a once and done. This particular establishment was filthy. The staff was very nice though. read more

Dave's hot chicken has been the talk of the town for quite some time and I knew that I had to go check it out! We went in on a Friday night and the place was packed! Their menu is quite simple - you can get sliders, tenders, fries, Mac n cheese, shakes, and a few other items! We got the Dave's #2 which comes with 2 sliders and some fries with an extra tender on the side. Their chicken comes in different spice levels - we got the medium but I would totally get the hot next time! The meat is cooked to perfection - crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken is coated perfectly with seasoning and is beyond filling. The sliders also have pickles, sauce, and coleslaw inside making it the perfect bite every time! I think this might be one of the chicken sandwiches that I've EVER had! The Dave's sauce on the side is the perfect dip for both the chicken and the fries. I will definitely be going back and trying their hot and extra hot spice levels as well as their Mac n cheese! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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I wanted something quick so I could get back to the hotel for a meeting. I chose this place because it said they had a drive thru. I couldn't find the drive thru so I went in. I should have walked out when I seen all the people standing around waiting. I placed my order #4 (hot sandwich, fries and a drink). It took me almost 25 min to get my order. They were focusing on drive thru and mobile orders more so than in store orders. I finally got my order and left. I had high hopes because so many people were getting food there. I was disappointed. The spicy in the chicken was just spice. No flavor. The fries were ok. read more

The food here is definitely tasty -- I ordered the 2-slider meal (lite mild) and was impressed with how flavorful it was without being overly spicy. The mac and cheese was creamy and delicious, a solid side dish that complemented the meal well. That said, the wait in the drive-thru was super long, which was frustrating. Also, for nearly $20 for just one meal and drink (with the drink priced separately), it feels a bit overpriced for what you get. Overall, great flavor and solid quality, but the long wait and high price keep it from being a full 5-star experience. read more

Wasn't too impressed with it. The place looked worn. Pretty limited menu. I can't say it was fast food because it took a bit to get the food. I can't see going back because I'm not big on chicken tenders. read more

Great service and food it's great and I like the customer service it's amazing thank you

Love their chicken tenders. When in the area, will pass up Cane's to grab Dave's. Three of us had 7 great tenders but I got ripped off on the gratuity! I pushed 10% tip on a $41.42 bill but when I got home and looked at the receipt it wasn't $4.14 but rather $8.05! Shame on me for not looking at the receipt before we left! Great reason why I won't leave a tip next time I am in at Dave's. read more

Food is slightly moist but has the right amount of ingredients, and fries with cheese may be the best side so far. The food too a bit long but it was able to arrive on time, employees were chill. Slightly noisy but you will get used to it, WOULD RECOMMEND read more

Not a Naperville local so i wanted to try Dave's. Ordered food for pickup and when i got home 30 mins later I noticed they completely messed up my order. I called and the manager said no problem we will write it down and take care of you next time you are in the area. I called when i was in the area again and they acted completely oblivious and said we can't do anything. Was on hold and then spoke with manager for over 30 minutes and said I'm not going to help you or do anything. Manager name was Jordan..avoid at all cost. He was a rude horrible pushy person. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Been hearing about this place for a while and finally came around trying it.. Well, color me impressed! I am not big on spice, so got mine light mild. Very tasty and flavorful. The chicken is perfectly crispy, and not dry. Quite a bit of chicken in each slider too! I could only eat one, so the other one will be lunch tomorrow. The sauce was delicious, the fries excellent and the pickle slices added a nice crunch and flavor ! Very solid meal. This is easily a 9/10 for me! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Two chicken Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

HOW HOT ARE YOU? "Reaper" hot? Or "No Spice?!" Well at Dave's, you are able to choose from SEVEN different levels of heat for your delicious chicken! Dave's is taking over Illinois (and the world - literally) one flavorful bite at a time! I got invited to check out their menu and let me just give props to the chicken! Their chicken is brined in pickle juice, so you can imagine the flavor that the chicken has. Their shakes are good! Get a half and half with a couple of different flavors or crap an Oreo or M&M shake; they're FULL of goodies. Fries either come seasoned or with cheese and are served hot and fresh. Although I wasn't a fan of the Mac n cheese, the slaw - which is a kale slaw, was REALLY good! You can get it as a side, but it also comes on the chicken sandwiches; it's PERFECT on there! They've also just come out with HOT BOXES that feed crowds of hungry folks! Pick from Hot Box options like 40 tender bites or 10 sliders. And guess what? THEYRE HALAL!!! Go check out one of their locations here in Illinois (Melrose Park, Roscoe Village, Naperville) or across the US and tell 'em that Planes and Plates sent you! Enjoy! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

This is a pretty mediocre fried chicken place based on the one time I came here. Quality- the chicken is quite dry and the fries are soggy from oil. Not a great texture to have for fries. The burger was ok but the cheese sauce they provide on it is a bit too strong. It overpowers most flavors on the dish. Quantity- they give quite a bit for 20 bucks. It's enough for 2 people so that make up for lower quality this way. Atmosphere- grabbed it to go Service- drive through was somewhat slow read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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It was hard to understand the person taking my order seemed like there was a bit of a communication issue issue which is mind-boggling in today's day and age but anyways I finally got what I wanted What I wanted when the second person helped me add an item that the first person did not put on the a Original order the chicken is covered with a thick coating of some kind of seasoning dust that makes it so salty basically the whole meal was inevitable More or less I Choke it Down but Wanted to throw it out halfway through I Am not a fan I will not be returning I Wish they gave you the option if you WANT the extra Spice added on or not read more

LOVE ME TENDER(S) What Dave's Hot Chicken lacks in variety, they make up for in consistency. For the last couple years, I've been seeking the ultimate Nashville hot chicken experience, whether it's a sandwich or breaded tender. Some have come close (Fry the Coop) and others have been middling at best. Dave's makes a more-than-decent effort. Dave's Hot Chicken has a few locations in the Chicago area: on North Ave in Melrose Park, on Western Ave in the city, and this one in Naperville at the northwest corner of Route 59 & 95th St, next to Smashburger and between Biaggi's and a Currito. These hombres have 7 levels of spice, ranging from 'none' to 'reaper'. John Q Public might enjoy the 'mild' or 'medium', but people who enjoy spicy things would be best off with the 'hot' or 'extra hot'. 'Reaper' sounds like a stretch, even for a guy like me who admittedly loves pushing the heat envelope. Their menu has only four choices: 2 tenders, 2 sliders, 1 tender & 1 slider, or 1 slider. Simple, no? Aside from fries, the only options for sides are mac & cheese and kale slaw. Dave's can maintain tight control over quality by keeping their menu limited, which makes sense. I got the #1 combo (2 tenders + fries, $12), and my wife had the #3 combo (1 chicken slider + 1 tender + fries, $13). Each order comes with sliced bread, pickles, and a small cup of Dave's sauce -- a tasty concoction of mayo, mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. I tipped the guys here an extra buck and they threw in a couple bonus sauces, which I appreciated. My gripes with Dave's are the elevated cost (by comparison, Burnin' Mouth in Yorktown Mall has incredible hot chicken at a MUCH better value), and the fact that my 'hot' was anything but. In fact, my first thought was "did they give me the wrong heat level?" The tenders were flavorful and juicy but I was disappointed with the lack of spiciness. I guess next time I gotta up the ante. * TL;DR * Dave's is good stuff, but after two visits they've fallen short of my expectations, lofty though they might be. 2 tenders for $12 is an awful lot (fries are $3.50, that comes out to $4.25/tender!) especially considering that drinks aren't included with a combo. Fries are great and so is their signature sauce, but last visit I was totally underwhelmed with the heat level as advertised. I've had better, both in Nashville and outside of it. Still dig 'em, and I'll probably come back at some point. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - There's only 4 choices on the menu (tenders, chicken sliders, or some combo of the two), but at least Dave's is consistent - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Popular fast food hot chicken chain finally branching north with a variety of heat levels for all patrons. If you want a solid hot chicken sandwich, I highly recommend! When I first visited a Dave's in TX, I'll admit, I was underwhelmed. As I frequent hot chicken restaurants on my travels, I had selected 'hot' which was not hot. While the flavor was there, I want my spice levels to at least make my nose run...maybe eyes water. Since the Naperville store location opened, however, I've given Dave's a second...third...and (today) fourth try. I'm a BIG fan! My favorite is #3: chicken sandwich with tender + fires extra hot. A winning meal that I purposefully go out of my way for if I'm driving in the area. The Dave's sauce is a bit heavier on mayo than other comeback sauce imitators. I find it a great choice to accompany the seasoned fries! Drinks are separate and provided by soda fountain or bottled in nearby cooler. NOTE: Do not get the reaper. I thought since the hot was tame for me, I'd try their hottest level. After one bite of the tender on my drive home, I instantly regretted my decision as it burned my lips and mouth for :20+. I found myself resting an ice cube in my mouth on the drive and ended up throwing it out. read more

Alexis took my order quickly and the food was delicious. Service here is top tier. The milkshake and chicken melted in my mouth

Dave...the man you are. Dave's hot chicken is by far the best chicken spot I've had so far in my life. This is legit because it's also going on yelp and I have to stay objective. Let's go over the big ones. First off, food. Come on. Seriously? The chicken is crispy and spicy, the perfect combo. The reaper is for daredevils, but the extra hot is a chill time for everyday spice lovers. The chicken is cooked to crispiness-heaven. The fries? Crinkle-cut greatness. Might I add Mr. Dave's sauce? It's hard for me to understand why other customers seem to boast other companies to 7th heaven when I know Dave's produces a better product. Last all of the ultimate combo. Shoutout to Noah K. honey with Dave's hot chicken sandwich is perfect for the Louvre. Finally service. Tim, the second coming of Dave himself. With his incredible dedication to the company, he allowed my friend (whose first time at Dave's was today) was perfect. Shoutout to Tim's style milkshake (oh wow Tim!) We made it onto yelp!!! read more

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We walked into Dave's hangry and just looking to eat. Every staff interaction was genuinely great. It was our first visit, and the individual at the register was friendly, attentive, and even took the time to explain the heat levels. The food was delicious and hit the spot perfectly. We went in cranky and left happy. Highly recommend. read more

I'm generally not a huge chicken fan but hot chicken sandwiches have a special place in my heart. After the first time I visited Nashville I was on the hunt for a local hot chicken place and I was thrilled when Dave's first opened up - I've been several times and have never been disappointed! The hot chicken slider with a side of fries, Mac and cheese, and a Coke Zero Is my go too at Dave's. I generally go with medium spice - I like the kick but also don't have the best spice tolerance and medium works great for me - paired with their sauce and picked it's a perfect blend. The restaurant isn't anything fancy but it has a nice chill vibe, nice for a casual dinner with friends. The outdoor seating is a nice perk and the staff is always super nice + food comes out quick! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 sliders and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

(Our visit here was maybe some time in March 2022) As you can see, I bit into my sandwich before being able to get a good picture but the husband and I shared this plate. It's a great price for two people unless you're someone that can eat both sliders. He wasn't all that hungry so that's why we were able to share lol but it's pretty good. I don't have anything negative to say. The guy working the window was awesome so it was also nice to get some great customer service. I will say that they're sauce definitely tastes like chick fila sauce but that's also fine with me. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

The guy who normally works the drive thru is a great guy. Today I watched six employees sit and laugh as I was the only car in line and waited over 20 minutes for a chicken sandwich at 2pm on a Wednesday. I came back to Daves for the original guy who had great customer service. the new crew is awful. I will not be back. A guy who looked like the owner couldn't even apologize or get my order right after 20 minutes read more

I was curious about the hype so I decided to give this place a try. It was definitely packed when I went but not as long as drive thru. Order: 2 Dave #3 (1 tender + 1 slider with fries) Honestly, I'm not sure what the hype was about tbh. The fries were delicious and crispy which was amazing. The slider and tender was decent but I'm not a fan of my spicy chicken to be so sweet. This place is a good place to grab Nashville hot chicken sandwich that close to home but I would rather have Fry the Coop over Dave's. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 (1 each of slider/tender with fries) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

A simple menu and small, basic dining area. The fries were okay, not great (kind of soft and soggy) although the seasoning was tasty. The chicken was a mixed bag - tender and high quality chicken breasts but we didn't care for the grainy texture of the breading and seasoning. The coleslaw and pickles were delicious. read more

Everyone i know RAVES about this place so maybe it's just me but the seasoning is literally just thrown on top of the chicken and not like marinated in so it's weird. The chicken itself is good quality but doesn't taste good. I was shocked i thought it would be so good. The people were nice though read more

"Submit" your order 2 minutes before pick up if your paranoid about not getting your meal while it's still warm. Love the service at night. Very seamless, especially if you have the app! Get the reaper tenders with fries meal try substituting the fries for the mac & cheese. If you're doing keto, this will ruin it. Stop worrying about gaining weight and feel good. Ask for honey packs. Oh. If your into spicy food, reaper isn't that spicy. read more

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Love this place. The food is consistently hot and delicious. I have to stop myself from coming here everyday. I love the Dave's sauce and the pickles they put on the chicken sandwiches. So good! read more

On a whim we stopped here. Had never heard of Dave's Hot Chicken. Ordered the #1 which was 2 strips, fries, and pickles. First timers go for basic. Tender crispy and juicy on the inside. Fries were seasoned perfectly. Pickles were fresh. A hit with the entire family. However I just had to go back the next day. Needed to up my level of spice. Again the #1 but this time the level of spice was HOT. Wow delicious and hot hot hot! I cannot imagine going any higher with the spices. Definitely appreciated the slice of bread this time. Needless to say my tongue was doing the happy dance. Winning out here in Naperville! ***** read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - HOT was the level. Yummy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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This is the best establishment I have ever stepped foot in. Not just food wise ether. Greatest staff and food. Wish I could give 6 stars!

I've been to the original Prince's Hot Chicken in Nashville, where the style was invented, so everything gets measured to that. This one is damned good. Authentic. Some places say "Nashville Hot Chicken", and it sometimes tastes like many things, none of which are "Nashville Hot Chicken". This place tastes like "Nashville Hot Chicken". Had the "extra hot". It is. Trust them. Not "wasp sting on the tongue" hot, mind you. This isn't "competition eating" hot. But you'd better be a "real hot" veteran if you choose to order this level, else you'll be wasting your money. They offer "Dave's Sauce" which is really tasty. Eat here, but be careful if you're timid about "hot"... read more

Quick, high quality bites from this franchise! We had to make sure we were in Naperville and not Nashville! Environment: Order at the counter and pick up your own food. The place was packed when we visited (a Thursday afternoon), and we actually had to wait a few minutes to claim a table. The space is really small, but definitely got a sense of casual comfort as well. This place is the perfect spot for friends to grab a quick and delicious meal. Food: Even though it was busy, the food came out in 10-15 mins tops. We tried the Dave Combo #3, the perfect size for 2 people wanting to try out the place, and we'd recommend this combo as a full lunch meal for 1 too, it was a perfect size. The chicken was moist, juicy, and basically fell apart as we sank our teeth into it. The slider comes with the chicken, pickles, slaw, and a tangy aioli sauce all wrapped in a potato bun that created harmony. "The Reaper" flavor isn't for the faint of heart! Though their hottest flavor, the spice still came with its own unique flavor that made you want a second bite despite the burn. The chicken was too juicy to take pictures (aka it looked so good our camera did not eat first). Rating: 4.5/5, the chicken is phenomenal and we'll definitely be back, but the restaurant is a bit cramped and hard to maneuver, especially when we have to grab our own food and drinks from the counter. The chicken is a definite 4.8-4.9/5 though! read more

Chicken chain. It's awesome. If you're in the mood for faster food but don't want a burger, DHC hits the spot.

Good chicken and nice employees If your new, the best spice level is medium Is usually packed everyday Overall: 8.9/10 read more

My kids hype this place and now I get it! The food is good but the service is even better! The staff is so friendly and I like that I don't have to worry about getting the wrong order b/c they pay attention to details. When you go through the drive thru, they repeat back your order confirming your selection and you actually get what you order. Sounds simple but that is lacking at most fast food places. Not at Dave's! You get exactly what you order and you get friendly, polite service every single time! I prefer to spend my money at places like this where the people are a pleasure to interact with!! Great job on the hiring and training!! We'll be back often! read more

Food was great and service was awesome, it was a welcoming atmosphere and our order was made quickly.

Amazing service, Timothy walked me through the menu and spice levels clearly. I ordered the number 3 which was a bit too much food but for a good price. The spice levels were good and the chicken was very flavorful and moist. The sauce puts Cane's sauce to shame. read more

I went for Drakes birthday and got free spicy chicken sandwiches and Mac n cheese! The lines are usually pretty long, but the wait was worth it:) they had the level of spice and the Mac n cheese was creamy. read more

Wow! Fresh, hot, spicy, flavorful chicken! This place is hopping and really good. I ordered the chicken tenders with fries and it did not disappoint. Really large, hot and full of flavor. When they say hot, they mean it! You can pick the level and hot was perfectly hot and spicy! We ordered carryout and as we looked around, Every table was filled, drive thru was stuffed, 10 pickup orders were prepped and waiting, 7 people in line and we still got our order within 5-10 minutes. Full house of workers too so everyrhing was nice and hot when we got it. Really loved the spice on the chicken and on the fries too. Daves dipping sauce was nice and flavorful and tamed tge heat a bit. Great for dipping. They do one thing, chicken, and they do it well. Fast casual perfection! read more