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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.9 (34 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Tonya S.

    My sister asked me. If I will pick her up. Dave's hot chicken. She requested Dave's 10 piece bites. She requested the "reaper". When I paid for the chicken. The cashier said. I need you to sign a waiver. I was like "what". I signed it. My sister touched the chicken bite. She finally took a bite. She said it was juicy. It's a flavor bomb in her mouth. She looked at me. She said this chicken is hot. I tried the pickle. My face immediately began to sweat. The cashiers were very friendly. Great quality customer service. When I walked into Dave's Hot Chicken. The ambiance is very funky and colorful. Please eat this chicken responsibly. When your in the Newington area. Please check out Dave's Hot Chicken. To all my Yelpers let's continue to eat our way through the world.#Foodie4life.

    Brittany C.

    First time coming here. We got the mild chicken bites with a side order of Cajun fries and Mac and cheese. We also got hot chicken tenders and they were pretty spicy, not like down south spicy, but they still had a kick. The chicken had good flavor and the food came out quick

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Judy L.

    Amazing. First time going here since I am a huge chicken lover & love raising canes, bird code, haven hot chicken, etc. Everything was so fresh & the fries are seriously the best ones I've had ANYWHERE. The chicken doesn't taste "fake" & everything tastes so homemade & PERFECT. Phil, who I assume was a manager of some sort, was so welcoming & made my first time THE BEST. Continued to check in as well as giving a free fountain drink. This place deserves only great review & even more customers.

    Two Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Renee A.

    It was a very colorful place! The menu is chicken tenders and sliders. They have different sides but this time we only got fries. I got mild and my DH got hot. We both think we could go up in spicy level. It wasn't as bad as we thought. The fries were spiced and yummy and crispy! I do love crinkle cut fries! The tenders are HUGE! I could only get through one. Even reheating them in the oven was good. I think we met the manager there he was super nice. It gets busy, so if you don't like crowds got either early or late. We went at 11 on a Sunday and it was busy by the time we left!

    Two Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries

    I've had Dave's Hot Chicken in several places, including California and Massachusetts, and this Dave's Hot Chicken location is by far my favorite. The restaurant itself was extremely clean, which immediately stood out when we walked in. The staff behind the counter were incredibly friendly and welcoming, genuinely some of the nicest people I've encountered at any restaurant. The manager and team clearly take pride in the place. While we were eating, the manager even came over to our table to check on us and make sure the food met their standards and that everything was good. That kind of attention to customers really makes a difference and shows how much they care about the experience. The food was excellent as well. I'm a big fan of a good spicy chicken sandwich, and Dave's in general does that really well, but this location feels like the pinnacle of the brand. Everything was fresh and flavorful, exactly what you want from hot chicken. Overall it was an outstanding experience with great food, an extremely clean restaurant, and an amazing staff. I would 100% recommend this location to anyone looking for great hot chicken.

    Kathy W.

    I've been wanting to try it, and now I have. Having said that, it's not top of my list. I ordered a two strip basket, not realizing that everything, including the fries, would be coated in seasoning. Also not sure why they give you two pieces of plain white bread. Obviously I just don't get it. The chicken was juicy, but I only ate one strip and donated the rest of my meal. It was fine, but I doubt I'll be returning any time soon.

    2 Tenders with fries, bread& pickles. And Dave's sauce.
    Maria F.

    Super nice people working here. Nice inside. First time trying, we got 2chicken tenders with fries. One Mild and one Hot. I didn't think either of them was that spicy, I'd opt for extra hot next time. The fries were good ( love a good crinkle fry). Also got a vanilla shake and it was on par with McDonald's vanilla shake. I can say I finally tried Dave's Hot Chicken!!

    Elisa F.

    Finally tried the news Dave's Hot Chicken! I was excited to try this spot as this was the first Dave's in Hartford County. Honestly, I think some of the local CT hot chicken spots are better. Good prices for the amount of food. Bummed that they don't have ranch as a dipping option. Their signature sauce it s a bit too sweet for me and more like a thousand island.

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    Jon B.

    Had a chance to check this place out. We tried the chicken sandwiches and the tenders. Food wise, I don't think is like the best chicken, I would probably put it number 2 or 3, where they shine is on the prices and service. You get a lot of food for the price and I think that matters, the chicken is good dont get me wrong, not my number one. The service was good people super friendly. The place in Newington is bright and colorful. I would definitely get some chicken While in the area.

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    Michael W.

    Ok, I'll be the first to admit it. There are a million hot chicken places now. So will Dave's stand out in the crowd? Busy but not insane. Standing in the intimidating line it only took about 10 min to place my order then another 10 min or so to get my order - not bad for a fresh opening. Service - friendly. Picture Popeyes but w Chick-fil-A standards. Menu is limited to chicken or cauliflower. Not many variations. "Meals" do not include a drink but prices are steep - they really should include a drink. Flavor - ok these spices are great. I ordered medium heat but it wasn't spicy at all to me. Next time I would order at LEAST Hot if you want some kick. Usually places known for their hot chicken are extreme but that is not the case here. Pickles were fresh and crisp. Sauce is enjoyable. Portion was a good size as well. Left v content. Last fast food chicken place I tried was Canes and I think this trumps it. Would go back for sure! Pro tip: add half a packet of honey and extra Dave's sauce to really make that sammy sing !!

    Chicken Slider with fries, and mac and cheese
    Lindsay N.

    Everyone has been so excited to check out the newly open Dave's Hot Chicken location in Newington. They have been open for a few months now, and we finally made it since the hype is dying down and there were spaces in the parking lot. First off, when you walk in it's spacious, felt very open, and the fun textures, graffiti artwork, and decor made this franchise stand out against other chicken fast food chains. Luckily, we arrived at a time where it wasn't so busy. We took our time with the menu and the staff were very friendly when we ordered. They gave us a buzzer to return to the counter once our food was ready. One big critique for the ambiance was the music was way too loud--we were dining in and it makes it difficult to hold a conversation. I ordered the Dave's Not Chicken which was cauliflower as a Slider with Fries with lite mild heat (I wanted to taste our food on our first go around). There is 7 levels of heat. I also got a cup of mac and cheese. My husband got the meal that came with one chicken tender and a slider (lite mild) my mom tried the chicken slider (lite mild) and a cauliflower tender with no spice. Overall, the food was just okay. I've had fried cauliflower chicken imposter meals at other places where the execution was done better. I'm thinking I'm not a fan of the dry spices that were coated on the cauliflower. There was a slaw on the slider that helped the flavor and texture. If you add cheese onto the slider, it costs extra. Also note that the cauliflower options are a limited time. I would love to see a veggie option that is permanent. The mac and cheese was goopy, a fake-cheese taste, and it had a seasoning on it that didn't give it much flavor either. My husband and my mom also thought their meals were okay, and didn't live up to the hype. I did love the pickles that the meals came with and the fries. I'm not a big fan of crinkle cut fries, but the seasoning was delicious. My husband compared it to Old Bay. Anyway, it was a fun food adventure and another option on the Turnpike. I am ready to challenge myself to the different heat levels because your girl enjoys the thrill of spicy food. If you are a fan of chicken or spicy food, check out Dave's Hot Chicken yourself!

    Rick S.

    I have been wanting to get my on and I heard @daveshotchicken is the place. And they sure did not disappoint! I went for the tenders and fries and had to try a slider and their mac and cheese. If you like it hot , these guys are doing it right

    Ivana F.

    Had to try it!! With all the chicken spots, I had to compare and I gotta say Dave's hot chicken slider is a good one! Chicken is crispy, juicy and flavorful. The pickles, sauce and coleslaw give it the right touch. Fries were crispy with a light Cajun seasoning and come with a side of Daves sauce to dip in. I got the no heat chicken slider but I brought my daughter and her friend and they were determined to try the "reaper". It's known to be the hottest chicken on the menu and I even had to sign a waiver for them to try it! Even though they only took the littlest bite, they both said it was the hottest chicken they ever tasted and thankfully the manager was around and gave them a vanilla milkshake to share after they experienced the taste. I was panicking for them and definitely appreciated him saving them! It is not for the weak and I would have never done it myself. They were both happy they took on the challenge but also said they'd never do it again, haha! We will be back for the mild chicken sandwiches though! Even with all the chaos, Dave's hot chicken is a chill, low key spit with vibrant colors and indoor seating and next time we'll keep that vibe instead!

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