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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (198 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sagarika G.

    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!

    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.

    Two chicken Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Laurence P.

    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!

    Sabrina C.

    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!

    Chicken tenders
    Dennis W.

    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

    There's only 4 choices on the menu (tenders, chicken sliders, or some combo of the two), but at least Dave's is consistent
    Eric S.

    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.

    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!!!

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

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

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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!

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Some locations are halal, is this branch halal? (100k more potential customers in the area alone, just sayin)

    Yes! Thank you for asking! All of our restaurant locations are certified Halal chicken.

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