Great food. We have tried it multiple times and food is always delicious, though the wait time to get food was around 15 minutes.

Lots of parking in the plaza but looks like they're packed most of the time but there's always a few spots open, just gotta drive around. Place is kind of small so going in to order can get backed up if it gets busy. Can order at counter or at the kiosks. There's some seating inside and tables outside too. The chicken slider had a huge piece of chicken. You get to pick the level of spiciness and I got medium which gave the perfect amount of kick. read more

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At this particular location, it appears that the workers are less so making your food and moreso talking and flirting with each other; so bad taste in my mouth from the start there. Orders take forever to come out, even if nobody is in the shop. I LOVE the original story of this business, and hot chicken is my favorite food...so it pains me to leave a mediocre review. Here's what I will say- fries, ranch, and pickles are great. I was immediately hesitant at only getting two tenders in a meal, but the tenders are MASSIVE. The flavor profile of both the hot and the extra hot is just ok to me. If you're someone who prefers a sweeter heat, go with it... but to me, it lacked savory flavor. Again, if sweet + spicy with not a ton of depth of flavor is your thing, go for it. I guess I'd say this- if you're a casual enjoyer of spicy food and are going to get a mild or medium, give it a go. But if you're a pepperhead like myself, I'd go elsewhere. I did enjoy the mozz stick. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Fries, hot and extra hot tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

I've heard all the hype about this place and was eager to try it when I saw it in a shopping plaza I was visiting. I went in thinking I was going to try several items but the prices were surprisingly high for what you get. I landed on getting some tenders and fries and a mozzarella stick that's seasoned similarly to their chicken. Wish I could say I loved this place but I thought it was okay. The only flavor I was getting from the flavor was a strong cumin presence. I like cumin but having three tenders coated in it didn't do too much for me. The mozzarella stick was actually more enjoyable than the chicken! Maybe I'll swing by and get a full order on those. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's Hot Mozz 1 Piece - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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I had a very disappointing experience at this location today, 10/09, around 1:15 PM. I placed an order through Uber Eats for pickup and received a notification at 1:11 PM that my food was ready. When I arrived, my name was displayed on the screen indicating that my order was ready. I approached the woman working at the counter and gave her my name, but she ignored me. I understood that she was busy, so I waited patiently. After about 10 minutes, I approached her again and politely asked when I could expect my order. Her response was, "Do you not see all these boxes?" I was honestly taken aback by how rude and dismissive her response was, especially since I was simply asking about an order that had already been marked as ready. In total, I waited approximately 30 minutes after receiving the ready notification before I was finally given my food. By that point, my food was cold. I completely understand that restaurants get busy, and I have no issue being patient. However, there is no reason for a customer to be ignored or spoken to disrespectfully for asking a simple question. What should have been a quick pickup turned into a frustrating and unpleasant experience. I hope management addresses this, as the customer service I experienced today was extremely disappointing and the woman did not have a name tag. read more

Great service and was super kind and helpful! Was super helpful and amazing service the food was good aswell and the vibes were cool

Food was pretty good. I had it for the first time. Got 2 tender sandwich combo with a shake. The food was good, the shake was watery and melted so that was disappointing. The service also wasn't very good. UPDATE: I was sent this message after describing my entire experience. Nice I suppose, but they could have kept that. Will not return. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Ordered takeout and was impressed! The food was well-seasoned and tasted really good. The chicken was cooked just right and the fries were perfectly crisp. The restaurant was steady with customers when I walked in, and my food was ready when I arrived! We'll definitely be back to try more. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Chicken: S tier Sauce: A tier Fries: C tier Shake: D tier Water: A tier Overall this was a great spot for chicken! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Best chicken ever. And Great place if you eat with level of spices. highly recommended

For Drake's birthday event, they were giving away a free chicken slider if you downloaded the app. I gotta say that the entire was fairly well organized. There was someone monitoring the line and had people waiting outside. It was also an easy event to do - just download their app and check out ur rewards coupon for it. When I called ahead to make sure they had stock, they actually picked up and told me the same thing. The food was pretty good! I got level hot for a chicken slider but it still wasn't spicy tbh. The honey and hot Dave sauce combo on the slider made it much more flavorful. The chunk of chicken was a generous portion. On their walls, it says if you leave a google or yelp review, you're eligible for a free milkshake. read more

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Got to try Dave's Hot Chicken when they were giving out free sliders for Drake Day - I enjoyed mine! It would've been $6.99 for this slider, which is a bit steep, as it's no bigger than a Chick Fil A sized sandwich, maybe even a hair smaller. Despite how expensive it normally would've been, it was definitely very tasty! I got medium spice which was perfect - just the right amount of kick and it was seasoned all over. Coleslaw that's in the sandwich is pretty standard, nothing special. I would be interested in checking out some other menu items, but it is a bit expensive for what it is Parking here is free but it can get a bit crowded read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Food I like how simple their menu is. It's easy and straight to the point. I get the Dave's #3 so I could try a tender and a slider both in extra hot. It has good amount of heat. The tender is a decent size and has slaw, pickles, and sauce. The fries are well fried and go well with their sauce. Service Kind people with a welcoming presence Ambiance Small shop with some seating inside. Super casual read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Extra hot slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

So if you want a hot chicken spot, this would be a place to check out. It's not super fancy. As far as the menu being expensive, it's pretty basic. You get sliders or strips. I sent a shopping center so there's free parking. There's a lot of parking as well but sometimes it does get crowded. You order your food at the register and then they'll give you a device that lets you know when your food is ready. The last time I went it took at least 15 to 20 minutes to get my sliders. I don't know what was going on or why it took so long, but it was really strange the fact that sliders and fries took that long. Two slider combo (hot) - The slider and fries were pretty good. The sliders meat was basically chicken tenders which didn't even fit in the bun l So you really had to go ahead and break some of it off to make it fit. But that's okay, I'd rather have more tender than less. My hot was good. It wasn't too overbearing and it did give you a little slight sniffle but nothing crazy. It came with fries which came hot in season. It also came with Dave's sauce. I'm not sure what it was but it had a little sweetness to it. Mac and cheese - The mac and cheese was okay. It wasn't like your auntie making it obviously LOL. But it was hot and creamy and had a pretty decent taste. I'll go back again. It's kind of like you get what you get. It's only tenders and tender sandwiches. But if you do like hot chicken, and you're in the area, it will be worth it. read more

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The did an amazing job. Friendly. Order was fulfilled fast. Kridave and Davathan were awesome.

Dave's Hot Chicken is definitely a go-to when I'm craving something spicy and flavorful I usually go for the sliders and tenders, and they do not miss. Crispy, juicy, and the spice levels are actually REAL--so choose wisely The seasoning is what really makes it. The fries and sauce just top it all off, and the whole meal always hits. The vibe is casual and quick, perfect for when you want something good without a long wait. Now I'm lowkey debating... should I try the hot chicken challenge or am I setting myself up?? I might have to come back and find out! read more

Stopped by on a Friday night and it was crowded. It's located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's in Sandy Springs. I ordered the slider and fries and it was not enough food for dinner. It's a bit expensive for what it is, but the chicken is tasty and good flavor. I went with the mild spice and would get a level spicier next time. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

I've been on a hot chicken sandwich kick for years now and had to hit Dave's. Tennille helped us and she was absolutely a gem. She broke down the menu and was so incredibly friendly. Greeting everyone who came in and truly went above and beyond. She handled everything with care, attention to detail, and her personality just radiates. They do something different at this location because there was also another gentleman I interacted with and he was so sweet as well. The difference in service at this location vs the one in Buford is night and day difference. Food took a bit to come out but we were warned (appreciated that)and it was nice and hot. There is some seating inside but be warned the sun can beam straight onto your face. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Reaper tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Friends wanted to try this spot as it's fairly new. And the crowd there definitely signified that this place is worth a try around lunch time on a nice, humid Saturday. The hubs ordered the hottest flavor (reaper), and he said the employees gave him a shocked look. I don't think a lot of people order this I suppose. He had to sign a waiver too. He was toughing through it while we were eating. And the aftermath with the digestion part was interesting. Let me just say that's what he told me. Both parts of the experience was painful. Let's just put it at that. We weren't super hungry after pickle ball so we shared Dave's # 2 which is two sliders with fries. Surprisingly we were able to each choose a different spice level. My choice of the medium was perfect. I'm a wuss with spice, and medium wasn't even that noticeable. Most of the group ordered the hot and extra hot level, and they enjoyed their sandwich enough. Though they were called sliders, they were a pretty sizable portion. Because when you think of sliders, you'd imagine something small and could be inhaled in like 3 bites. The chicken piece was juicy and plump. I really enjoy the flavors and all its messiness. The pickles were a nice plus on the side! Even a family nearby commented about the size of the sandwich so it's not really a slider portion but closer to a sandwich size that's just a smidge smaller. The fries were surprisingly crispy and full of flavor. Dipping it in Dave's sauce made it even better. Now I'm particular about my fries. And when I see crinkle fries, I always think it'd be soggy or lackluster in flavor. These were not such. They were crunchy with a kick of flavor with its seasoning. They were well flavored and delightful as fries should be! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's # 2. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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Sandy Springs just turned up the heat with this new location. Now Open 5/30!!! Btw the cut out cartoon picture of @liljon on the wall is so ATL . Thanks again Shane for the invite. Loaded Fries (NEW)Mini Dave's Sliders, Mac and Cheese, Kale Slaw 2 Chicken Tenders W/Cheese & Fries Hi-C Slushies Go check them out and tell them I sent you! This is the closest location to the Metro Atlanta area. read more

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This weeks adventure was a calorie bomb. We decided to try Dave's hot chicken. This is a no frills - fried stuff only place. Don't come here if you're watching your waistline or looking for a salad. I ordered the #3 with fries with medium heat. The fries were excellent; the medium wasn't very spicy and the spice was more of a dry rub than a wet sauce. I'm Also told that the chicken is Halal certified if that's important for you. There is some seating along a narrow hallway; nothing seats more than 2 people. They also have outdoor options if you don't mind the Atlanta heat. Consensus: I'd come again. Next time, I'd opt for more heat on the slider. read more

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Keeping this short and real--I've been on a chicken tender kick lately, trying out all the hot chicken and tender spots I can find. Dave's Hot Chicken has been all over the internet, so I had to see what the hype was about. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to it for me. Just two days earlier, I had Raising Cane's and the food was served piping hot and super fresh. In comparison, Dave's chicken wasn't fresh at all--it had a gummy texture, and the flavor just didn't hit. I barely tasted any seasoning, unless that slightly burnt cayenne flavor was supposed to be it. The chicken was okay overall, but I'm clearly not a fan of their seasoning blend. The mac was decent, and the fries were your standard crinkle cuts--nothing special. Also, for a place that specializes in spicy tenders, offering only honey mustard instead of a zesty ranch or something complementary? That's definitely a missed opportunity. If you're curious, give them a try--they're popular for a reason. But personally, it just wasn't for me. read more

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It was slammed when we came here but have to credit the crew with keeping things moving, and we got our food in a reasonable time especially considering the crowd. The inside has very limited seating, nothing for parties of more than 2, and there is some street-style art on the wall for flair. There are some tables outside which can hold larger groups. Food was disappointing, and a little pricey for what it is. My first issue is there's no blue cheese or ranch dressing, only Dave's sauce, which a mayo based sweetish sauce that was ok but I do think compliments spicy chicken. I tried the extra hot and reaper tenders. The extra hot was good, the reaper was really hot, which is what I expected, but also just tasted bad for some reason. They make you sign a waiver to get the reaper, which I think is overkill for its heat level, but it also had really odd taste that I would not recommend at all. Fries were fine; Oreo topped milkshake was good (they give a generous heaping of topping). Overall happy I tried it, but not sure I'll be going back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Reaper tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Finally got to try Dave's hot chicken. My daughter found it on TikTok. We placed our order online. One tender lite mild, one slider mild, fries and Mac n cheese. I walked in and was immediately greeted. Our order was ready so I grabbed our drinks and walked back to the truck. Everything inside looked clean and tidy. First off, the tender was huge compared to any other tender places I've been too. The seasoning kinda scared me at first, it was very heavily coated in a red orange powder. The chicken was right out of the fryer so it was temp hot too. The flavor this mild tender had was unreal. It was a flavor bomb in my mouth. I did need a few extra napkins for just the seasoning, but it was well worth it. The slider had the same size tender but in a sm size hamburger bun. Cole slaw added a crunch and the thick pickles were so yummy. Both my daughter and I enjoyed our lunch for sure. Fries were seasoned well and the Mac was really tasty too. We will def be back for more Dave's. Might even try the medium next time. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo one tender and a Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Mac n cheese. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

There's a lot of chicken places in Atlanta but this one is on a new level! I decided to try a new lunch spot and man I wasn't disappointed at all! It's a simple chicken spot that don't over think stuff and their menu is straight to the point. Only 3 sauces: Dave's Sauce, Ketchup, and honey. Decent prices and 10/10 flavor. This location is in a busy spot (parking can be tricky) and if you're on a time crunch I'd suggest you order ahead. Small shop but a lot of seating outside. Great customer service. Now let's get to the food. I ordered 2 things: Dave's #1 (2 hot tenders with fries) and Dave's 4 mini sliders (medium) The mini sliders were wonderful! Soft bread and the slaw on the sandwich was perfect. Crispy fries and that Dave's sauce is one of the BEST chicken sauces I've had in a while. The hot tenders were juicy, great sizes for the price and crunchy to my liking. The seasoning was hot but delicious with every bite. The sauce was so good I wish I grabbed more! Will I be back? For sure! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

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I wanted to switch it up, so I tried the regular sized Top Loaded Fries. It came with cheese fries, pickles, a little kale salad, and six Dave's bites all drizzled with Dave's sauce. It was a solid portion for one. A bit on the salty side, not sure if it was the pickles or the bites, but overall, it actually worked. Next time, I might go for just the cheese fries with kale salad and cut up a regular tender instead. I'll keep yall posted, lol. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Regular Top Loaded Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

People cooking, but nobody ready to serve the meals that are already sitting there ready to go read more

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TLDR: Good service, solid food, tight seating area. Came on a Saturday afternoon. There's were 6 or so parties waiting for food, mostly to go. I was able to order quickly and get a buzzer for dining in. I scouted for seats but there wasn't a large enough space for our group of five indoors. The outdoors is covered and had an overhead fan but would be difficult to bear in the heart of a GA summer. The food came relatively quickly but was bagged to go so not much difference from taking out. I had a hot slider and an extra hot tender. I'm not sure if it was mixed up (got the tender from a friend) but the extra hot tasted slightly less spicy. Not a noticable difference though. I also took a bite of my friend's reaper tender. That one was noticeable source, which is probably he had to sign a disclosure. The slider had slaw and Dave's sauce on it so it helped with cooling a bit. The fries were seasoned and crunchy. It also came with pickles on the side an Dave's sauce. Overall, it was a good meal but comes down to preference if hot chicken restaurant seasonings. I'd probably choose a different one but satisfied with this meal. read more

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Limited seating at this location. No paper towel in the bathroom had to wipe my hands on napkins. Service was great. They were patient and even helped me carry my food to the table. The portion size was great for the price. A slider was the same size as a chick-fil-a sandwich. I thought it was a good deal. However I would say the flavor was kind of bland. It just tasted like hot chicken. Although it could have used a tad bit more seasoning. Mac and cheese was basic. Similar to the Mac and cheese that you would get at kfc. Fries were hot when I sat down then lukewarm and flimsy. Would return though. read more

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First time I tried Dave's was in CO and was glad to see one in GA! It's located in the same complex as Trader Joe's but parking can be hard to find since it's such a busy complex! Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly staff that helped us with ordering. I decided to go with the #3 but should have stuck with just the slider since it was so filling! It was super busy when we went but got our order within 10min. We were lucky to find a table since it was so packed and there wasn't a lot of seating. The taste of the chicken was absolutely delicious and paired well with their sauce. Even though the slider looked small, it was super filling and could barely finish the tender on the side. The fries were also seasoned so well which I liked. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good hot chicken meal and can't wait to come back and try their milkshakes next! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

I came here for lunch on a Friday and have also mobile ordered here before. The place is fairly small but they do have seating inside and outside. Since the location is fairly new the lines to order can be pretty long on Friday evenings and weekends so I would advise to order ahead. We decided to order the combo with a slider and 2 tenders which FYI the chicken fingers are big and the slider is a whole sandwich so unless you're really hungry or want leftovers it's honestly too much food for one sitting. We ordered them medium and with fries and it was delicious! One of the workers recommended medium as it was the most flavorful and we weren't trying to die from spice. The fries are well seasoned and they give you Dave's sauce which is like a thousand island type of sauce kinda like canes I guess. Overall the customer service is great and they are very thorough if it is your first time and will explain how everything works and spice levels. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

My daughter was so excited to check this place out this past weekend. I was surprised more people weren't there when they opened at 11am but it was great to not have to wait in line. This is a small restaurant where you walk in and order then go wait outside for your food. you can eat outside or take it with. We tried the 4 sliders with fries and Mac and Cheese. The sliders were like the Chick Fil A Chicken minis so don't share cause you will be hungry after like we were lol. We had to order some tenders to feel full and we got the Kale slaw with it. The service is great, food is good but it's a bit pricey in my opinion. It's just the times we are in. We will be back for sure! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Outside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Do not go to this location unless you have more than two hours to spend eating. We came here for lunch on a Friday and waited over an hour for them to bring us our food. There must've been 20 angry customers standing in the restaurant waiting on their food. Slow, slow, slow! read more

This was great fast casual joint. Very upbeat and has an outdoor patio. The food was better than expected so if you want something quick but not cliche fast food, this is the spot for you. read more

Limited seating: don't bring a group of friends Service: was quick and the staff was helpful and patient Food- mini sliders ( medium heat) and Oreo milkshake The milkshake was disappointing--it tasted like plain vanilla with unblended Oreo pieces, making it soupy. The sliders are small, so they're not great if you're hungry (Great for children). Hattie B's is better than Dave's Hot Chicken. Add honey and extra pickles to the chicken for free if you go. I wouldn't return here. Ambiance- vibrant colors and clean inside read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Tre was amazing and had a good attitude ! Would come again just to talk to him. Food was really good

Wait time is RIDICULOUS. Literally waited 20 mins, after being made to order from the kiosk. Worker said she was too busy to take my order at the register. Huh? Ordered food at 1:09pm 5/8/26. Didn't receive food till 1:29. Even after the wait, fries cold. SMH. Food too expensive for poor service and cold fries. Yup can't come back here read more

Wow! Finally got to try Dave's Hot Chicken and I definitely see what the hype is about! I'm not a big fan of spicy foods, so I got my #3 Combo with Light Mild seasoning. So so flavorful and the fries were also amazing! Food does take a while but so worth it! Come here asap! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Tre reccomended the buffalo Mac and cheese w fries at the bottom my first time. I'll be coming back and telling only my best friends read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sandy Springs, Georgia

One of the best for chickens in town. The best part is they offer halal. The price is also quite reasonable.