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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.9 (98 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Great slushe!
Wayne T.

Service was great. The lady who worked there offered me a free slushe because she was amazing! Appreciate the kindness and ther service, everyone is so professional! The place is also pretty clean and the food is fantastic!

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Mary Ann V.

I came for the viral mozzarella sticks Very similar to 's The cheese pull is what got me! First time - and I didn't realize the different heat levels So I tried a mild, medium...and then on another visit a hot Hot is really ...hot Their chicken was delicious Interesting they only sell sandwich as a slider

Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Shelly G.

We've had Dave's before and never thought to leave a review. Last night me and my husband stopped for a late night dinner and must say these sliders always hit the spot even more so now that I'm pregnant. The chicken has a nice light crispiness to it and is juicy too, the slaw is always light and tasty and the pickles add that salty crunch. We like that it doesn't taste like a regular frozen fast food tender it definitely has a quality of freshness we enjoy. We like to eat ours HOT with added cheese to both our sliders and fries. I also found you can use the app the accumulate points and redeem rewards that way too which is nice. Besides that this location is also our favorite as you can see they keep on top of it and is always clean from the tables, counters to the restroom. The cleanliness is attractive to me as I don't enjoy dirty/dusty places to sit and eat. The employees are welcoming and friendly and you can see the cooks working hard in the back as your food is made to order. We appreciate the employees as a whole but the cooks just a little bit more as they do manage to do a great job. We were just there last night and right now I'm thinking about going back for another. We'll definitely be coming back!

Maria R.

First time here the cashier was friendly along with the rest of the staff, place was clean which is always a plus , there's outdoor seating outside, service was quick, lots of graphics on the wall . Got the mozzarella on hot and it was spicy but manageable, I love the pickles they use and their cold ! Also got the 2 piece tenders on mild w/fries those are good especially using honey it's even better, also got the tender slider combo w/mac n cheese also good , drinks come separately not included with combos just so you know and there's also milkshakes! Will come back

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

The chicken at Dave's is so good. Each tender had a crunchy exterior and tender interior. The fries were also crispy and flavorful. Very slow service!

Dave's 1 Slider with Fries
P K.

We got the fried chicken slider and tender and everything was delicious! Fries were tasty and seasoned well. The chicken portion size were large and thick. Delicious! Must try!

Alexander Y.

Even I can't believe that I've never eaten at Dave's Hot Chicken until recently! Decided it was finally time to try it. After studying the menu, I decided to get Dave's #2 meal which comes with two sliders and fries. Went for a medium slider and mild slider. I think I must be too used to Howlin' Ray's medium packing a punch, because this medium was not anywhere close to that. Still tasty though! Staff were really friendly. Made sure I had everything I needed and even recommended trying the honey with the slider. Worth trying again for sure.

Charlie T.

While it might not quite reach the heights of Howlin' Ray's reputation, Dave's still holds its own as a good spot for some tasty spicy chicken tenders. Dave's Hot Chicken delivers a satisfying experience for spicy chicken tenders, juicy on the inside with a solid spicy kick on the outside. The sauce and honey add a nice balance of sweet and heat, enhancing the overall flavor. Each slider comes with a tender, slice pickles, and coleslaw, which adds a refreshing crunch and contrast in texture, my favorite item here. The fried cauliflower, coated in the same flavorful spice, is crispy and delicious. If you are craving for something spicy, this is a good place to go.

Finally trying Dave's Hot Chicken on Colima Rd
Denise V.

This location has been open for a few months, so decided to try it. Ordered two sliders (lite mild) with fries. The sandwiches come with Dave's sauce, coleslaw and pickles - yummy! There is indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of parking in the strip mall. Staff was friendly and our order was ready in a few minutes!

Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Kenny J.

Ordered: - 2 sliders and fries (4/5): We ordered a lite mild and a medium slider. The medium slider was perfectly spicy for me, but the lite mild wasn't spicy at all for my gf who normally is pretty sensitive to spice. The sliders were super juicy paired with a flavorful and slightly sweet flavor from the buns. The fries were tasty but the portion was pretty small for the combo - we had expected it to be enough for two! There were extra pickles on the side to pair with the sliders, which we appreciated though. I also really enjoyed their slaw since it was made with kale instead of normal chicken slider slaws! I This wasn't too heavy despite our impressions when we ordered so we'd definitely get this again. - Daves bites (medium) (4.5/5): The nuggets were super juicy. This is an easy pick for a side order. Overall (4/5): This was our first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and we were pretty impressed, especially since we ordered it to go so we only got to eat about half an hour after picking up the food. We'd get it again in the future!

I would leave right now if you'd come with me  Two Extra Hot () Tender Combo from #DavesHotChicken
Mojo S.

Another great example of this franchise. The pieces were on the larger side, which is good, because sometimes I'll wander into a joint and their pieces are on the skinnier side. They also seemed to use a bit more seasoning, which is fine by me because it gave the tenders a punch of flavor. I'm not a huge fan of the space as it's a bit open, and a bit like eating at food court. But I guess that's better than being cramped up. The service was good, although she didn't offer the pickle slices like you're supposed to and I kind of was missing being able to cleanse my palate between tenders. I still like this spot though so it's not like I really had a bad meal at all.

Dave's combo 3 ($13.99)
Megan L.

Fast food fried hot chicken with a few dine in tables. + Dave's combo 3 ($13.99): lite mild tender, slider, and fries. Tender and fries weren't crispy, and felt they could've given more fries. Enjoyed the slider bun and slaw! Definitely could go higher in spice (6.7/10(

Debbie D.

I come here occasionally with my boyfriend & it hits every time. The fries are cooked & seasoned well. The chicken isn't dry & flavorful. Service is quick! There's indoor and outdoor seating. Overall, I haven't had a disappointing moment here.

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