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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1 (19 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
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    Dave's Hot Mozz 1 Piece
    Devon G.

    So I decided to try the Dave's Hot mozz stick and it was pretty good not going to lie! It's right up there with chilis! I got the medium heat and it was just enough of a kick. I also ordered a Dave's number 3 which comes with a tender, slider and fries. I got the hot for those and they were great! Fresh, crunchy with a good spice and that Dave's sauce is really good! The kale slaw they use is great on the sandwich as well! Dumbs the hotness down a bit but gives it a good extra flavor. It did take a bit to get my food which I feel like most Dave's take a bit to make the food especially at 2pm. I think it did cost like 25 dollars which is kinda crazy they charge like 8 dollars for that mozz stick sandwich. I will obviously be back I love Dave's it's right up my alley!

    Samantha R.

    AND I'm back. Social media convinced me that I needed to try their mozzarella sticks. And let me tell you they did not disappoint. Everything that you love about the dusty flavorful chicken but with the extra long cheese pull. The medium spicy with their new ranch sauce wa perfect!

    2 sliders and fries
    Adam B.

    Bring me the heat! There's something about that inital cold burst of weather that gets me in the mood for spice. So around 8:30 pm, I drove 20 minutes to get some hot chicken. First, props on the music. Old school 50s and 60s rock and roll. There was a line of 5 or 6 people, even late on a Wednesday. I ordered 2 sliders (medium and hot) with fries. I was going to get charged for the drink, but the cashier took it off. I mean if you're getting hot chicken, it should be illegal to not include a drink in the combo meal. The sliders were excellent. Quality roll, crunchy kale slaw, a little bit of comeback style sauce, lots of dill pickle slices. But more than that, the chicken had a crunchy coating, juicy meat, and a great level of heat. Now heat is subjective, but all I can say is I was happy with what I had. They also gave out copious packets of honey, Dave's sauce, and ketchup. I'm def going back to try the extra hot.

    Fries
    Ashley B.

    Great food for a great price! We came in for dinner and the staff was super friendly. We got a TON of food for a good price. The fries are delicious- the portions are huge, I got a medium and didn't even finish half. The flavor is great, it's a great combo of flavors with the fries, chicken, slaw and pickles. The mild spice was perfect, it's got great flavor. Definitely try this place out!

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    Al W.

    The food was pretty good, although the chicken fingers were fried a bit too hard. Still they were juicy inside and well cooked. The milkshake was ok too. The service was excellent and I hope it continued as this place matures. This place is a stone's throw from Guthrie's across the street. I didn't know so many chains could serve nothing but chicken fingers and nuggets. We'll see how they both perform over time. Oh yeah, when you pay the selection of how much to tip, if any, is a bit tricky. Be sure you double check.

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    Candi M.

    Order at the counter and pick your heat level. I ordered medium which wasn't spicy at all. The made-to-order tenders were just completely saturated in an overpowering dry rub. It was on the fries, on the white bread, and all over me. The tenders are huge but the accompanying sauce does not go with hot chicken. It needs ranch or blue cheese.

    French fries
    Hayley P.

    For those like me who did not know: Nashville hot chicken = spicy dry rub. Now, onto the review. I was craving a fried chicken sandwich and wanted to check out the new spot that replaced BB's. We went in and it didn't seem too crowded. The staff were very polite. Despite what seemed to be a pretty slow night, it took about 15-20 minutes to get our food. I'll admit, it did taste hot and fresh so that could have contributed to the time. (But definitely consider the wait if you come hungry like I did.) I did not know Nashville hot chicken was a dry rub - they let you choose your level of spice when you order - so this was a new experience for me. The chicken tenders are large. I got the chicken tender sandwich with a low mild spice level (I wasn't feeling spicy), and I felt it was sufficiently spicy for me and I'm a girl that loves spicy food. The fries were crinkle and very deliciously crispy. I'm also a big fan of the Dave's sauce they give you. In total, we spent $26/$27 for two sandwiches, one chicken tender, an order of fries, and a small fountain drink. Not cheap in my opinion but also a step up from fast food in terms of quality.

    4 sliders with Mac n cheese
    Markiesa B.

    I was excited when they announced an opening in Raleigh in the former BB's crispy chicken spot by wegmans. Yesterday was the official first day open and it wasn't crowded when I went. It was probably more workers than customers. I ordered the 4 piece chicken sliders with hot as my spice level and subbed out the fries and got Mac n cheese. My total came to about $11. 59. My only two complaints was the amount of noise from the kitchen staff doing huddles while trying to order and wishing the size of the sliders were a bit bigger. They honestly remind me of the chick n mini's from chick fil a. The spice level of hot wasn't that hot to me ,so I'll take it up a notch it's 7 spice levels btw. Overall the indoor had cool artwork and it was pretty clean, can't wait to visit again.

    Indoor seating
    Hannah M.

    So delicious! I highly recommend getting a slusher because it's so refreshing. This was my first time here and the location is very big with tons of seating. The staff was friendly and the food was ready within 10 minutes. There's also a QR code at the front where you can get a free drink after completing the survey.

    Love the graffiti art
    Marissa M.

    I really enjoyed lunch at Dave's Hot Chicken. I took my daughter to lunch this afternoon and we arrived after 330. Parking was effortless and we scored a spot near the entrance ! Upon arrival there were no lines. The Staff member who greeted us was courteous and helpful. We decided on the Single Tender Slider with fries meal. The #4. My daughter ordered Mild and I ordered medium. Food arrived hot and fresh ! We really enjoyed the flavor the chicken packed and how juicy it was. My daughter is not a fan of pickles, but she thoroughly enjoyed the pickles here ! The sauce was delicious and I enjoyed dipping my hot seasoned fries into it. The fries were hot and delicious! The bathrooms were very clean ! I enjoyed this new location and all the new businesses popping up in Raleigh. My daughter really enjoyed her meal. I definitely plan to return while we are in the Six Forks/ Wake Forest Rd area. I also loved the design of this restaurant. The cute graffiti art was refreshing to see.

    Loaded fries

    Tasty chicken and mac n cheese! Big thanks to Jack the Manager today who provided stellar customer service and hospitality.

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    2 months ago

    Went for the first time. Cici was very helpful and friendly! The food was hot and fresh!

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review!

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    4 months ago

    Very cool first time visit when the initially opened. Cool look and atmosphere. Nice portions and would probably visit again.

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    The staff was very friendly, food was prepared in a timely manner. The restaurant was clean and music was not too loud.

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