It always feels like summertime when we eat at Dave's! Such a fun vibe- cool and clever aesthetic with graffiti art and neon colors! Love that they're open until 1am, even on weekdays! This is also very dangerous lol The service staff are friendly and do not skimp on providing extra packages of honey! Dave's do nottt mess with heat levels! We order the light mild and there is still a deliciously hot kick! The tenders are huge- perfectly crisped and juicy. A generous portion that's shareable! I always get extra honey, Dave's sauce (a better thousand island), and ranch (for the fries of course)! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Lite Mild - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Okay this place is so good. You must get the cauliflower slider! Such a delicious vegetarian option! I got mild and will totally try hot next time. My partner wanted to come here for the chicken but he liked my sandwich too. I love crinkle cut fries and they have them! So good! The pickles are so fresh and love that they don't skimp on them. The bun was so soft and their sauce is the perfect addition. I also love creamy mac and they have it! Not too salty or watery. Service is quick but not too quick, good things take time. I love that they have a pick-up window so you don't have to go in. Although the inside is clean and they have fun artwork. read more

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Been a bit since I last reviewed. Service is always good. Place is kept really clean. Always get the same (#5 Combo, one strip and fries served with a slice of white bread and pickles). Happy that they provide a military discount! See you next time! read more

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A friend and I shared the #2 meal with two sliders and fries. It was enough to fill us up but we weren't stuffed. I think if there were a few more fries, it would have been a good meal to share. The meal was almost $20 without a drink, which seems steep to me. It was good but for the price, I don't think I'll be running back. It was good though! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Never had it. But it was 9:30pm at night and it was open. The guy who ordered before me - he ordered two chicken burgers and fries and ate everything! So he really loved it. For me, it wasn't exactly the same. Food was okay. Their product seems to rival Cane's, except their signature is the dry rub on their chicken. I got chicken bites. One friend got chicken tenders. And two friends got the chicken burgers. Fries were good and crunchy. My chicken bites were okay. The rub felt very rubbery or chalky on my tongue and cheeks. The chicken was tender. We ate all our food. It was not bad/okay. However I probably won't come back. Although I am a life fan of second chances. So I probably will come back! read more

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Uniqueness: Apparently their spiciest level requires a waiver to sign beforehand! Wait Time: [x][x][x][x][ ] Food Quality: [x][x][x][x][x] Service: [x][x][x][x][ ] Setting: [x][x][x][x][ ] Cost: [x][x][x][x][ ] Recommendation? Their cauliflower side is surprisingly delicious as well. Made a quick spot here to get some chicken for lunch and was satisfied with my visit here. I ordered the chicken sandwich combo (medium spice) with the fried cauliflower on the side. Spice level is actually pretty reasonable in spice; not mild and has a nice kick and the flavor and texture of the fried chicken was great for a chicken sandwich. The herbs or flavor in general that they use though was interesting, a slight sweetness came alongside the saltiness and spice that was perfectly complimenting! The cauliflower sides were really good too and would highly recommend getting them again as a side. In the end, Dave's is a good chicken fast food joint to stop by for a quick bite for lunch and I'll definitely make another stop in the future. read more

I heard so many good things so I decided to try them for lunch. I got a two strip (lite spice) with fries, side of Mac & cheese, and a rocket pop slushy. It was all in at $30-ish. A bit pricey imho, but I wanted to splurge for lunch today and try something new. Headed back to work and dove in. I'll be completely honest. For the amount of food I received, I felt this was too expensive. I did lite spice to my strips, and while they weren't spicy, to my taste they were just a bit too salty. Fortunately I asked for some honey, and drizzling it onto the strips helped offset the saltiness. The amount of Mac & cheese was so small for how much it cost. And I'm sorry to be such a downer, but it didn't really taste much different than Mac & cheese from KFC. Fries were ok, standard fare wrinkle-cut. They had some seasoning which I think was a bit salty as well. But dipping them in ketchup helped. The rocket pop slushy was delicious though! This too was a bit expensive for how much they give, but this got the spot on a pretty warm day. I might go back to see if their seasoning really is salty, or perhaps that was just the day I visited. Though I feel it's a just a tad too expensive, I will absolutely come back and try the other slushy drinks. The Hi-C orange slush drink sounds delicious. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Love the rivermark location, always nice people and clean. My only issue is the spice levels seem to have quite a bit of variation depending on the day. Lite spice was super lite and barely anything when it had more spice last time. I enjoy their spiced fries quite a bit! read more

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worst Dave's ever and I have eaten at plenty all over California. - ordered #2 hot and x-hot. It came without any labels on the two slider which is what - BLAND lukewarm fry's and why so stingy with them ? - had to double check the receipt that they indeed were hot and x-hot. It was more like mild and mild - hardly anything in the bun with the chicken tender - meat quality was questionable - no greeting, nothing. read more

Extremely over priced mediocre food with small portions. I ordered the buffalo hot Mac and Cheese and it was a 5/10 at best. Doesn't stand anywhere close to its competitors in terms of quality while following a trend of being extremely overpriced for no reason. Last time I checked they're serving chicken not STEAK so why is it so expensive and how do you mess up frying chicken. It's one of the easiest things to make good. Trash, would never recommend. read more

I love the food here but the spice level is so inconsistent every time. Ordered Medium and got absolutely no spice on the chicken. When I told them there was no spice added, they brushed me off and said Dave's hot chicken must've changed the recipe. This is not the first time it's happened and it seems like they are very unwilling to offer anything to you if they mess up your order. read more

Amazing chicken sandwiches and the softest buns anywhere. Pickles too!!! And you can make it as spicy as you like

We come here pretty often because I love Dave's and this location is the closest to our house but the staff isn't so welcoming . We always see the short Mexican guy wearing all black late nights , assuming he's the manager . He never smiles or even seems like he wants to be there . ALWAYS has an attitude , I never want to ask him for anything cause once he gives us our order he turns his back to us . Never puts anything in the bag for us . If you don't want us to linger in the store , maybe you should put the ketchup and napkins in the bag for us .. maybe ask if we want more sauce ? some type of hospitality. Will no longer be coming back to this location , his face makes me lose my appetite. read more

I visited this place for the 1st time and I super like it. My friend Claudia brought me to this place and I got a #4 Extra Hot and it was super delicious. Place looks clean and with a fancy art everywhere. read more

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This place is amazing! All Dave's Hot Chicken's are good, but this one above all is great. I usually do door dash pick up but they're still pretty fast. Service was also very great and fries were cooked to perfection. Definitely will come back for more! read more

I wanted to grab a quick lunch and decided to finally try the new Dave's Hot Chicken in the Rivermark Plaza. The waiter who took my order was super nice and gave me a few suggestions since it was my first time here. I ended up ordering the #4, which is one slider with fries. It was prepared super quickly and the same waiter came over and mixed their signature sauce with a honey packet and told me it was a really popular combination to try with the fries- and he was so right! The slider was really good, packed with flavor, and the chicken tender itself was very juicy. The only thing I would suggest would be if to add more coleslaw to the slider. I really appreciated the inside tips and friendliness of everyone at this location, I will definitely be back again in the future! read more

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Have not tried Cane's but this was really good. Just a tad expensive for the quantity of food. I got two meals and it was $40, felt more like $30 in value. Fries are crinkle cut, should be shoe string to be even better, but I suppose that is just personal preference. Place is decorated very hip, like something out of a comic book or something. Service was pretty fast though, looked like a hard working team back there. read more

Dave's hot chicken is hands down the best chicken I have ever tried in my life. It was amazing. Service was quick, and its decorated super cool. Overall 10/10 experience and I will be returning. read more

3.5 stars. If you love salty fried chicken, Dave's is a good choice! Never dry and the fries are addicting. Mac & cheese resembles the one from KFC. Also, random observation: the pickles here are bigger than other locations for some reason? Love that. The meals are affordable and there's lots of seating here. This location is a little slow, but overall gets the job done. I recommend trying the sliders; my personal favorite. Skip the cheese. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 : 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Came on a weekend lunch time at around 11:30 am with some coworkers to avoid the lunch rush. The interior is nice and has a street style design on the walls. The tables and everything was really clean. I ordered Dave's #4, which is one slider with fries for $9.99. I added cheese for an additional $0.69. For the slider, I got it with medium spice. I think I have a decent spice tolerance so I would get spicy or maybe even extra spicy next time. We waited about 5 minutes after ordering to get the food. The staff was friendly and I wasn't expecting them to stop by tables and ask us if we needed anything or if the food is alright, so that was really nice of them. I like their fries which are crinkle cut fries fried to a nice crispiness outside with the soft potato on the inside. Their burgers are decent too but I liked their fries more. They had their special house sauce which paired perfectly with the fries and burgers. The employee who gave me the food gave me some honey packets. At first, I thought it was a bit weird to add honey to the special sauce but I tried it and ended up really enjoying it, which surprised me a bit. Would recommend friends to try this place! read more

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I came to eat at Dave's Chicken and the food was truly delicious--both my wife and I enjoyed it a lot. On top of that, the customer service from Sergio was excellent. read more

I thought i had explored so many burger chains, what new thing will this one be and then i decided to give it a try on a weekday lunch break and voila! I was surprised in a good way and now i cant wait for monday!! I tried their online ordering website and it was pretty easy and intuitive. With much ease, i was able to schedule a pick up order and when i reached rivermark plaza i could find prking right outside the corner restaurant :) the place was so inviting and had a cool vibe to it. In $12, i got: dave's #4 - 1 chicken slider with potato bun - 4.5/5 yummy spicy flavorful well cooked and loved the kale slaw and peppers are my fav anyway! - delish fries - on side 5/5 they stole the show for me :) crinkle cut soft juicy fresh and spiced up ! Yay! I am glad i ordered some honey packets as they enhanced the taste of the sliders when it was about to give me a heartburn. They do lots of levels for spice and i went with medium and i liked it. I can handle the next one too but i enjoyed "medium" more. Loved the friendly service, clean tables and funky graffiti interiors. They have a small pick up window too for to-go orders if u are in a hurry! Its the perfect middle for my chick fila buddies and five guys fries friends :) read more

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I was craving some Fried Chicken Sandwiches and decided to stop by here since I was in the area. I ordered with the cashier and the food came out pretty quickly! I really liked the interior of the place; it has like a downtown-city vibe with graffiti art and lights. I got the 2 Sliders with fries and was extremely disappointed after eating it. The chicken was really salty and the fries were so soggy. I did like the sauce however and the crispiness of the chicken, but I've had way better chicken sandwiches at other places. Unfortunately I likely wouldn't return in the future. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I ordered 1 Large Dave's Sauce when picking up my online order.. I waited for over 15 minutes for them to hand me a cold container that I watched sit on the pickup window for about 5 minutes. By the time I got home my food was cold like the sauce First and last time ever going to this location. I should have gone to Angry Chickz instead. read more

I always come here for takeout before I start my night shift. Fast service. Chicken is juicy and just right. Fries crispy. Pickles crunchy.

Place got good vibes! I've been a fan of Dave's Hot Chicken. This place, has a Nashville style of chicken that you can find all over the Bay Area. Service was great. Friendly. Able to know something new. They recommend putting honey in the slider. Also, some Dave sauce if you want extra. Place is clean & got cool art work, if your into that thing. Would recommend. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries Hot slider & Medium tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Yum! A solid chicken joint, and they're open late as well! Order the sliders combo along with a side of mac and cheese and chicken tender. Ordered at the counter, but bummer their fountain soda machine was not working! Order was ready pretty quick and in the meantime, a worker walked around seeing if we needed anything. Ordered medium spice, and it was the perfect kick. Chicken is so tender and juicy, and the slaw and bun are perfect compliments to it. Added some honey as well, and with their sauce, super tasty. The mac and cheese wasn't great but not bad. Ended up air frying the chicken tender the next day, and still so good, plenty of flavor. Will be back again for sure! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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The location was clean when I picked up my order. I got the two-sandwich combo with fries--one mild and one medium. However, they tasted almost the same, so I'm not sure if I received two mild sandwiches or if the medium simply isn't that spicy. On the plus side, there's plenty of parking since it's located in Rivermark Plaza. read more

I got the Dave's #3 with extra hot and extra pickles and it was freshly made to order. I would say that i don't think getting a slider is worth it, just because in comparison of my friends plate who got the Dave's #1, the size of the tenders were really different. I'm assuming sliders are made with smaller tenders, to fit in the bun, which makes sense. But price wise, I think it's more worth it to get tenders instead. Nonetheless, it is good chicken. The service is great, and the store is in the same plaza as a few other popular restaurants so parking isn't too bad. The store is spacious and there is also outdoor seating as well. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Love the simple menu and straightforward selection. You order at the counter and there are tables inside to eat or two tables outside. First time, I ordered in person and food came out at a decent pace. The inside is spacious and the walls are painted with graffiti-inspired art. Second time here I tried online ordering since I had my dog with me. There's a convenient pickup window--sort of like a drive thru window but for walking. My order was ready on time and was still warm/hot once I got home to eat. Food overall was pretty good. Chicken so far have been good size tenders, was provided plenty of pickles, and the chicken and fries were well seasoned. The mac and cheese is pretty standard and cheesy. The milkshake is also alright--I think it's from a soft serve machine and they mix it but I could be mistaken. Subtracted a star do to consistency in spiciness-- the first time I ordered medium spice and it didn't taste spicy whatsoever; the second time I ordered medium and it was moderately much more spicy than I anticipated. read more

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I came in today for HOT chicken and wasn't disappointed. Restaurant was clean and staff was friendly and accommodating. I love hot spice so I tried the "extra hot" chicken tenders and they were perfect. Chicken was juicy and breading/batter was crispy. Seasoned to perfection! Spicy but not overwhelming (for me). Fries were great too! Lupe (I thinks she's the manager) was such a doll and very sweet. read more

We ordered the Dave's #2 and #3, two sliders and fries, one slider / chicken tender and fries. The fries were perfectly seasoned and tender while being the right amount of crisp. It's warmth paired perfectly with the thousand island. Honestly, the #2 with two sliders are more than enough to feed two people. We got a slider in medium and mild, for me, medium was the perfect punch of flavor while not being too overwhelming. My only gripe with the sliders is that the temperature distribution is weird, with the bottom half, including the cheese, being very cold and the top half being very hot. In addition, cheese is .75 per combo (not slider) and I could barely taste it with the chicken being very thick. The chicken tender is the slider without the bread, coleslaw and sauce. Overall, very fun and enjoyable experience. For things to do around the area, the plaza is conveniently located next to a public library, twenty minutes away from a park that was once a mental hospital, and Safeway for your different needs! read more

Good but not sure what all the hype is about. Tenders we're a decent size and the fries were soft yet crispy, but I also feel like you can get the same thing at a lot of other similar restaurants. That said, I don't like spicy food so I can't speak on the hot flavors (I got mine with no spice). The line also moved fast and despite a lot of people inside waiting, the food came out fast. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #1 tenders and fries combo. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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AMAZING FOOD! I've never had burgers this good! and their service is very nice too. tbh everyone needs to try Dave's hot chicken at least once in their life, if not then ur missing out read more

Really bad service. On two separate occasions only half the order was delivered. Be very careful when ordering for delivery or even when picking up. read more

The highly anticipated Dave's Hot Chicken is the latest new eatery in Rivermark Plaza, having put up the big DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN sign up months ago, teasing the community with excitement. Love the fact that they are open late (for Santa Clara standards) and they have an online order pickup window so you can avoid having to go indoors in a pinch. The inside is painted a frenetic energy reminiscing of a marvel comics intro. I can envision the space to be a bustling location, at least to start off. The menu is super simple - just four combo choices then a short a La carte menu. Here's what I sampled: Slider - Mini chicken hamburger with kale slaw and pickles. I like the reasonableness of the portion so it's something that anyone can digest in a single seating. The heat comes in the form of a powder rub rather than a slimy sauce so the experience is certainly cleaner than your typical all you can eat hot wings restaurant. Tender - Really just a version of the slider without the bun and slaw. They actually put a slice of bread underneath. 'Hot' gives a decent burn and the rub is reminiscing of Indian spices. The chicken itself is pretty tender and juicy. Fries - Wavy cut and fried to an nice crisp. Excellent. This might be my go-to afternoon snack moving forward... will try the cheese fries next time. Maybe close to midnight.... Kale slaw - Fresh, cool and light with the dressing. Really yummy. Highly recommended to alleviate the impending post-meal guilt. Mac & Cheese - Bubbling with cheesy goodness. It's dangerous, not terribly unique, Strawberry Milkshake - Rich and creamy, not too hard to suck up a straw so I give this a thumbs up. Pairs well with savory fried chicken! Choose Your Heat - but it's mixed with the chicken so you can't really get samples on the side. Reaper - waiver required Extra Hot Hot Medium Mild Lite Mild No Spice Overall, I am pretty impressed that coming out of the gate, the staff, process, food and vibe is that of an established known hang out. That's all read more

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1 slider and fries is enough to fill me up, even though it doesn't look like it. That being said, I always order 2 sliders. I don't normally do super spicy but hot and extra hot are totally fine for a kick. I think hot is my sweet spot but once I made the horrible mistake with ordering the reaper. It was so hot I had to wash the chicken to even make it edible. I felt like I was dying. As long as I don't get reaper, I'm coming back for more. Oh! If you take it to-go, vent the box because the fries get soggy. read more

So Dave's Hot Chicken made it to Santa Clara! honestly, I'm surprised. There's a lot of restaurants here but how many Hot Chicken spots? Not many! Maybe outside of SC so yes, it's surprising! The first location I've been to was the one in Sunnyvale and I've been ordering the same thing since. 2 tenders medium combo - flavor and crispiness never disappoints. I'm glad it's pretty consistent from different visits and city. It's odd that their combo doesn't come with a drink and only fries. I like spicy but medium spice level is a bearable and steady. Hot is pretty spicy if you want to kick it up a notch. Anything after, who hurt you.. Haven't actually dined in this location only pick up but online orders have been smooth each time. Love the pick up window concept instead of going in read more

I was curious and decided to try this place out after the gym and the interior is colorful and vibrant, which caught my attention as I walked in. When it comes to service, the workers are very quick. The lady (I'm assuming the manager) is really polite as well since she came to my table to check up how I'm doing. I also got my food pretty fast, which is about less than 5 minutes even though I ordered a tender and slider along with fries (#3) and asked them to make it mild. I like how there's some sweetness in my meal along with the spiciness. It's as if there are many flavors to taste as I'm biting into it. Overall, the food is great and I would definitely come back here if I need a quick bite. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Hand down the best chicken tenders for a quick eat joints. I love me a good chicken tender. Before trying Dave's my favorite was from Raising Kanes but I think Dave's hot is my new favorite. I always get the sandwich and tender combo. I like to get a side of Mac and cheese and put it in my sandwich. Yes its super fatty but it's so good so don't know it till you try it! For the spice level be careful because when I ordered medium hot it definitely had a nice kick. I also tried their reaper which is the hottest one on the menu, it was almost black which was intimidating but wasn't too bad.. haha Service is standards for any fast food place. The food comes out hot and relatively quick. They missed my mac and cheese but they fixed it right away. Staff are friendly and pretty chill. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Santa Clara, California