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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1 (99 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    ebony J.

    Trying something different today It's really cool and cute in here . A number 1 meal and a milkshake could cost about $18 . Dont come in here trying to be cheap. The chicken is Hot ! But you can pick the level of heat . Kitchen was fast , everything appeared to be clean Enjoy !

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    Ravon H.

    With all the hot chicken places that have recently opened in the area I saw that Dave's was the latest edition. After leaving the gym, I decided to stop by and give them a try. The inside looks nice. You can tell that it's new because everything is very clean and well kept. They have the option to order online, but I decided to just stop in in person. I just ordered a meal with two tenders and fries. There was no drink included, but it was only $12 for the meal. They have a variety ofsauces at different levels of heat intensity that you can choose from. I always go with the milder variety. It took a rather long time for my order to come out. I expected it to be a little bit quicker because it was so simple. Overall, not too bad. The attendance I had were OK. Nothing to write home about. Next time I would probably get some of the chicken bites

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Angel H.

    We decided to check this place out on a whim after seeing the mixed Yelp reviews. We ordered the 2 tender and fries combo priced at just $12. Ordering online was a breeze, and I appreciated that my meal was ready when we arrived. The tenders were hot and fresh, and I loved that the fries were crispy. The pickles were a nice touch alongside the honey sauce and bread. Unfortunately, that's where the excitement ended for me. I really wanted to enjoy my meal, but I just didn't. The chicken was heavily seasoned with cumin, which personally didn't sit well with me on tenders. The fries were also overly seasoned, and to top it off, the sauce had this odd taste that I still can't quite put my finger on. Given the overall experience, I don't think I'll be returning. I gave it 3 stars mainly for the ease of online ordering, the colorful decor, and the convenient location. Hopefully, they can tweak a few things for a better experience in the future.

    Dave's hot chicken Single Slider
    Bibiana R.

    Now THIS slider got my attention. I went into today to claim one of their free chicken sliders for Drakes birthday and the guy at the front was very friendly. When I rushed home to try it, I couldn't stop eating! I also thought the same thing that other people are saying, the chicken is too good on its own and doesn't need the bun tbh. I liked how they added a bit of purple cabbage slaw along with the crunchy and briny pickles. Very tasty! It's a fried chicken breast encrusted in lots of spices. I got the 'Hot' and it was perfectly hot for me! (Unlike lots of other major fast food chains). I'll probably venture out to try a hotter level next time I come here and try their tenders! Their Dave's sauce tastes exactly like Cane's sauce to me; it was good.

    Joan K.

    I was blown away how crispy the chicken was even after a 25 minute drive back home. I recommend getting the hot and medium level spice. Adding honey takes the flavor to the next level. Friendly workers and clean restaurant!

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    Deanna C.

    The place was clean, and they offered a good selection of frozen slushies and ice cream shakes. However, I was disappointed with Dave's Hot Chicken because my son ordered two medium chicken tenders but received one that was hot. This mistake ruined his experience, especially since it was his first time there. I hope they can find a better way to ensure that customers receive the spice level they request in the future. Additionally, the Dave sauce is quite sweet, so I'm not sure if I prefer it over Cane's sauce.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Janice L.

    The restaurant is kinda small and I can see that seating is probably and issue during busy times. They have some nice murals up on their walls though! I ordered their Dave's #1, which included 2 tenders, fried and each tender comes with toast. My husband got the same thing, except when we got our order, they replaced his fries with coleslaw. We told them it must have been a miscommunication and they imme replaced it back with fries. The cashier was also really nice to offer some extra packets of Dave's sauce to us. I got one tender in hot and another on extra hot. Both did not feel spicy to me, but that's because I really love spicy food! I was too scared to try their reaper because I heard it is several times spicier than their extra hot. I think next time I will try their reaper and order a milkshake to go with it in case it is too spicy. Their wrinkle fries are absolutely delicious, fluffy and somehow full of flavor even without dipping it into Dave's sauce! I would say this is probably one of the better tasting fast food places I've been to. I think it helps that their menu is very small/limited so they can focus on making sure their food is good.

    Salma C.

    I had high expectations given the popularity of this chain. The chicken was alright- nothing outstanding or special. The "Hot" wasn't hot/spicy at all and it was VERY salty. I ate at most half of the chicken slider and tried some fries with their sauce and fried cauliflower. Sauce is fine, but their fries I expected more flavor perhaps- I do like the Krinkle cut shape though. I've had better fried chicken at other establishments. The slaw within the slider lacked flavor as well- wasn't anything groundbreaking or special. I barely ate much and I'm left incredibly thirsty with an upset stomach. I cannot see myself coming back again. I feel this place is overhyped. I expected more from this place.

    Kale salad
    Cecilia T.

    The chicken was better than expected for a fast casual place - juicy, crunchy, and you could tell it was fresh. It was perfect with a little honey drizzled on top. Do yourself a favor and get the tenders, not the slider - you don't need the bun interfering with the chicken. The fries are the cafeteria style crinkle cut with a little seasoning. The kale slaw was creamy and a good foil to the heat from the chicken, however, it was 90% purple cabbage.

    Single Tender medium heat
    Tiff H.

    First time trying this restaurant after hearing about its recent opening. Upon entering the restaurant I was blown away seeing the absolutely beautiful wall art. I ordered 3 chicken tenders with medium heat to try it out. The staff were very helpful with going over the menu prior to ordering. I was given a buzzer while I waited for my food. The food came out pretty quickly. The tenders were juicy and flavorful and I loved the dipping sauce with the pickles on the side. Will definitely be back for more.

    Bell A.

    And just like that... My rating has gone from a 5 to a 1. Of course the staff was competent and the food was edible on friends and family night. Two days later? Not so much. I came back, ordered #1 hot and #4 hot with cheese. Sat down to wait and something told me to check my receipt. The receipt said I asked for cheese on the #1 and no cheese for #4. Who is putting cheese on tenders? I inform the staff before they present my order to me. They said ok they will fix. I go to sit back down. Buzzer goes off. I check my food before walking off. #4 now has cheese. One of the tenders in #1 still has cheese. -_- They "fix" it. And by fix I mean swapping out the cheese tender and putting it on the sandwich bun. 15 minute wait outside, 20+ minute wait inside for this?! And it wasn't even good this time around! They need to keep the same energy from friends & family night cause this isn't it.

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    Tyler C.

    From the lines, the questions, the vibe-you'd think Owings Mills got its first 5star Michelin restaurant. Close. We got Drakes or Ushers or someone's favorite hot chicken. It's called Dave's Hot Chicken, but hot is a euphemism for hellfire. Go for the toddler level fire and you will still be plenty hot. I'd give Dave the award for biggest wings in town (sorry Cane). Crinkle cut fries were fried right. Chicken was huge and crispy, although I suspect it was frozen at one point of its life cycle. Soda machine had many of the known choices: Dr Pepper, Coke, Coke Zero blah blah, blah. Pickles were crisp and juicy, winning. I came without wearing a college t-shirt which made me feel out of place. Teens and pre-teens predominate here, and they are happy! Take that Michelin!

    Mild chicken slider
    Janelle M.

    Welcome to the neighborhood! The use of the term "slider" is laughable. These are whole entire sandwiches! Delicious ones. Adhere to the word "Hot" and proceed with caution. The heat levels range from no spice to Reaper. I can't handle a ton of heat so I went with mild and it was just enough heat so I could taste the quality of the chicken. The fries were average as was mac and cheese. The Dave's sauce resembles a mayo/ketchup blend with added sweetness. Nothing super special. ChickFila count your days. Customer service was Excellent for a Sunday late morning crowd. Since they just opened a couple days ago, I recommend waiting a couple weeks if you don't want to wait 20 minutes. No online ordering available yet. Enjoy!

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