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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (190 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Stan F.

    I ordered on the app and you get a free drink when you make an account- which is nice. I got one slider with fries. Daves sauce is delicious and I took home a few of them- sandwich is good but not ALL that that people make it out to be it's kinda dry but then again it could be when I had it it was very dry. I added cheese to mine because I love cheese on chicken. Service was busy busy so a bit slow and while waiting a few mistakes for others were made. Not much seating.

    Mikki E.

    I finally had the opportunity to try the famous Dave's Hot Chicken. It was a clean and busy location. I did online order and dined outside. The bathroom was clean and the services was good. Me and the kiddos were pleased with the flavors of the different chicken meals we ordered. Very juicy and not overly seasoned. The fries were delicious with the perfect crunch. We ordered medium heat and it was extremely mild. Honestly, I would recommend this busy and will look for a location in my city.

    Claudia C.

    Impromptu lunch stop! Both my husband and I ordered the slider and fries combo and a soft drink (sold separately). The chicken tender was a good size and tasted great, I had mild seasoning and my husband medium seasoning. I liked the Dave's sauce! I thought there could have been a little more slaw on the sandwich but that is personal preference. Staff were friendly. There were two gender neutral restrooms which were clean as was the dining area. There was seating both inside and outside. I would recommend and return when in the area.

    Rashmy D.

    I first tried Dave's Hot Chicken during a trip to LA, and it was amazing! So, I was thrilled to hear they opened a location here in Orlando. I saw a TikTok about their loaded fries and knew I had to try them. I ordered through UberEats and got the regular loaded fries and chicken sliders with fries, both at the mild spice level. Everything was delicious and arrived warm. Highly recommend!

    Kristen J.

    Fast and yummy! There's not much to say about another chicken place in Orlando, but this is a solid pick. They have different heat levels (hot being just a kick for me but too spicy for my friend) and different ways to get your chicken. They have tenders, sliders, and sandwiches. Good portions for the price point too. I saw they also had a "not chicken" option for vegetarians. I didn't try it but I loved the inclusivity! Overall, great stop before seeing a movie or going shopping in this plaza.

    Chicken 10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries

    Fire! Plain and Simple! Chicken, Fries, and some yummy sauce! Today I went with medium chicken bites. I was starving so this simple meal so savory. Each chicken has a hint of Cajun or some other seasoning. Service was quick. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and love their logo on the walls!

    Mild season chicken Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries
    Andrew D.

    This place is hoping with customers! Leaves chic fil la in the dust! I had the chicken sliders with season fries. Bite size enough full of bold flavors seasoned right! I asked for mild but you can ask for hot if you dare. It packs a punch! Folks don't hesitate and give them a try cause you will not be disappointed.

    Brad T.

    Made my way over to Dave's after my boy brought it up like 100 times. What really solidified it for me was watching a dude review it on TikTok. Starting with the fries. They are surprisingly crispy. Well done there, I love crispy fries. They seemed to be season well. Which is a plus. I ordered the two sliders. WAY TOO MUCH food for one person. The sliders were crispy and absolutely massive. While they were good, they lacked a little added flavor to me. Just solid tenders. The coleslaw on the top was nice and the meal was decent overall. For what it is, it's a great place to stop. Two things I would have to make complaints about. I need condiments. Even if it just ranch. The pink lemonade was out. A glass of fresh lemonade with hot chicken would've sent the meal to the next level. Solid. Good, not great. But if you go eat there I promise you won't be disappointed

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    Randy M.

    Food wise I had a medium seasoned chicken slider with seasoned fries, Love the fact that they were crinkle fries . The service was fast, efficient and kind. The ambience of the dining room was loud but the artwork was very appealing. I would definitely visit Dave's again...

    Jayden S.

    Food is great, went here with a group of friends got a bunch of food. It was $70. Fire food.

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    Alex M.

    TL;DR: chicken is pretty good, prices are a bit high for what you get, location is small, staff were very courteous. So we've been here twice; one of the times we wanted to dine in, but seating was very limited and there weren't any seats available, so we got it to go instead. The other time, we were just grabbing to go (not that that mattered because again there were barely any available seats. I will say that the staff both times were very warm and helpful with our questions. The atmosphere is pretty basic. A little bit of decor inside, kind of eclectic, which feels kind of weird in such a small shop. As for the food: the chicken was well cooked and juicy, but having been to Nashville somewhat recently, the seasoning just wasn't up to par with what we were hoping for. Don't get me wrong-- it was still pretty good; just not as good as we had hoped. The sides were just okay, as fries generally don't travel that well and we're cold by the time we got home (obviously this is not the fault of the establishment). I do think that it would be great if they had some kind of fries maybe seasoned with the Nashville-style hot seasoning. All of that being said, we may still come back again because the service was pretty quick, and we'd still like to try everything when it's more fresh (if we can get a seat). I still would not recommend against anyone trying this place so long as they aren't looking for a place to dine in and they temper their expectations!

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    Des did a great job handling the rush of Drakes Birthday. Speedy service. Line was long but organized.

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    The food is great and tasteful. The service is nice and quick. Ambience is also calm.

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    The chicken was was good. It wasn't that spicy so I would consider getting hot. Bread buns could be a better quality .

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Is the portion good for the price?

    I will say that the pricing is appropriate.

    Does this location serve halal chicken?

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    Hi is the meat halal?

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