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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.9 (157 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    #Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Matt S.

    All the Dave's Hot Chicken never disappoint. Service at this location was fast and friendly. Ordered the #3 with an extra hot and a reaper chicken tender. I think this location has had the most spicy chicken tender from any restaurant I've tried. I was actually surprised how much my mouth was burning. Besides that, the chicken was super tender and fresh. The pickles and crunchy fries tasted amazing. Was hooked up with some extra Dave's sauce which was plus. Dave's capped off the night when everything else was closed.

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Kayla L.

    Love Dave's hot chicken as they always have the tastiest and tender chicken tenders. I got the Dave's #1 and #2. Basically the sliders and the tenders with fries and order a side of drinks. The portions are generous and I got mild which was a good balance. I love their sauce (Dave's sauce) and the staff are efficient and location is easy to find parking. I love the graffiti design on the walls and it's kept clean and neat! Highly recommend them!

    Nick S.

    Dave's Hot Chicken delivers exactly what it promises: a straightforward, satisfying meal centered around seriously crispy Nashville-style hot chicken. The real standout, as you noted, is the seven-level spice system, which ranges from "No Spice" to the infamous "Reaper". The progression isn't linear, there's a significant jump in heat starting at the "Medium" level, where you begin to feel a distinct tingle and burn. A few practical tips: each tender order comes with bread, pickles, and Dave's Sauce . For groups, they offer larger combo meals. It's also good to know that their chicken is Halal-certified. Overall, Dave's Hot Chicken is a fantastic spot for a crave-worthy, spicy fried chicken fix. The quality of the crispy chicken and that addictive sauce makes it a consistently good choice.

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    Jessica B.

    Mmmm. SO GOOD. For once, those commercials with the people dramatically freaking out over how good the chicken is, are not false advertising! I stopped in for lunch and ordered the meal with two chicken sliders, thinking they were actual (small) sliders but to my surprise, they were normal sized sandwiches! I don't know how Dave did it, but he managed to make the chicken AND fries taste very unique/different from other fried chicken joints. It was a fantastic experience I was not expecting. Definitely check this place out! :)

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Julie W.

    I liked it, got the #4 hot for $11 and ate it while mom was shopping. Hot definitely had a kick with no water but it was tasty, didn't get a chance to use the sauce but the rest was good. Flavorful, nice, slightly sweet, spice to it because I don't like the straight up sour buffalo spice type. Four not five star because they skimped on the slaw in the sandwich, I didn't even realize it was supposed to be in the sando until the last bite which had one bite of slaw.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Vivian A.

    Wow Dave's Hot Chicken is so good!! The chicken is always fresh, fries are well seasoned and I love how the pickles are dill. I ordered a Dave's #3 which came with 1 tender, slider, and fries. I also ordered a side of coleslaw which was so good. It gives the meal a nice crunch. If you don't get the HONEY you ain't doing it right!! The honey packet makes the whole meal that much more better. I highly recommend to get the honey!! There's a good amount of sitting outside and inside which is nice I can definitely see this place getting packed. Service is a little on the slower side but definitely worth the wait.

    Combo meal #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries (medium heat)
    Sophie T.

    Let me preface by saying that I'm someone who thinks Buffalo chicken wings are hot. I ordered the medium spice (the middle option out of their scale of 7 possible heat levels ranging from No Spice to Reaper) and it was HOT. So much so that my mouth was on fire and couldn't exactly enjoy the rest of my meal because I was too focused on getting the heat out of my mouth. That being said, if you're someone who loves a chicken sandwich/tender with HEAT, Dave's Hot Chicken will certainly be your place. They do not play games with their heat levels. It's also not a patty in the slider, it's a tender which can be messy, but that makes it different than your average chicken sandwich! The fries were SO GOOD and as always, I love me a good special sauce. Their sauce is deeeeeelicious. The sauce pairs perfectly with the fries, bun, bread, chicken, just about everything... The service was normal (nothing super quick but I wasn't waiting for 20 mins either), staff is super friendly, and there's a parking lot in the little plaza within Needham Street but it can be packed depending on the time of day. All in all, a great spot if you're looking for a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich!!

    Fatboy S.

    Would've gone 3 1/2 stars if available. First time trying - and really didn't live up to the hype for me. Thought it was just okay. Customer service was fantastic however if it is your thing.

    Slider (Hot level)
    Hanna H.

    Solid chicken sandwich a bit outside of Boston in Newton! One mix up people may have is to mistake a slider for a small chicken sandwich but it is a decent size for 1 person! We got their slider, some fries, and a strawberry milkshake. To my surprise, since I am not a huge sandwich fan, I was pleasantly surprised by how filling and yummy everything was! And the strawberry milkshake had a pretty good consistency and taste too. The only thing was that the chicken sandwich tasted more spicy rather than flavorful the higher the spice level (but I've tried other spots where you can taste both the flavor and the spice and so it is doable!) Regardless, it's a pretty solid chicken sandwich and shop! What we ordered: - Sliders - Side of Fries - Strawberry Milkshake + my friend's fountain drink

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Logan D.

    Pros: -Crispy chicken -Good amount of food $16.69 via Grubhub Very happy with this combo (1 tender, 1 slider, fries)! Maybe not my top fried chicken, but I'd definitely come back. Lite mild didn't seem spicy and mild had a very slight kick. The sauce is pretty sweet and goes well with the dry rub on the chicken.

    Sara Jieyi T.

    If you are looking for some southern fried chicken, dave's is the perfect spot! Chicken is always juicy and pairs well with the cajun seasoned fries.. oh and don't forget to ask for honey packets to drizzle on the chicken! Staff was friendly and the interior has some cool art on the wall. I have been there twice and definitely plan to visit more often!

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries and a side of Mac and cheese
    Jen H.

    Quick service and great chicken! Went with the combo #3 with medium heat which gives you a tender and slider. Fries were crispy and the dipping sauce had awesome flavor. Also ordered a side of Mac and cheese which was extremely creamy, but the cup was barely filled half way. Would definitely come back the next time I'm in the area to up the heat a notch and try the hot flavor in a combo.

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Hi, I am allergic to egg whites. Does you batter have any?

    Yes it does, have eggs (egg whites) in the batter

    Can you get anything mild?

    Absolutely, I'm a light weight and can't handle spice . You can either get no spice or mild which is one up from no spice and it's literally not spicy at all . Mild is my go to and the only spice level I order .

    Does your batter/ marinade include eggs?

    yes

    Hi - I would like to know if you chicken is Zabiha Halal (Hand-slaughtered)? Best,…

    no it is not

    Do you serve halal?

    Hi Shaz, Yes! Our chicken is certified Halal.… 

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