First time coming to Dave's. I don't like spicy so glad they have a no seasonings option. I had to order on the digital screens and I wanted to order extra pickles but there was no option. And then I pleasantly found out all meals come with extra pickles! The chicken sandwich was very good, juicy white meat chicken and not chewy at all. Piping hot and tasty. There was one weird part of the chicken I did not eat which looked and tasted like raw batter somehow not cooked. The chicken was cooked though. I didn't see this in anyone else's chicken so I didn't eat it. The fries were really good too and well seasoned. I loved the Dave's sauce, it was a good balance. They ran out of the orange dream drink which was disappointing but I was able to swap for vanilla shake. One downside was that it was extremely hot and stagnant inside. No fan or air conditioning. Two bathrooms in the back and the soda fountain has cold water. I love the marketing partnerships here, the X-men meal was so fun. So cool to get a figure even as an adult. read more

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I really wanted to like it, but the chicken was so dry and heavily breaded. I ordered the loaded fries and wish there was more sauce to supplement the dryness, or at least have a heftier amount of slaw. Lovely staff though!!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium loaded fries. Dry unfortunately - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

As a vegetarian, I was very excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken when they came out with the cauliflower option! This location is spacious and had lots of seating to enjoy our sliders in store. The cashier was very friendly and efficient. - ""Dave's Not Chicken"" aka Cauliflower Sliders (4/5) - the ""slider"" is huge. The breading was crispy, but tasted more like paprika than acutal spice. - Chicken Sliders (4.5/5) - My friend got the chicken and loved it. - Heat Level: We both got 'Medium' and it wasn't spicy enough. Would definitely go up to 'Hot' or ""Extra hot"" next time. The portions are huge! We ordered 2 sliders each and one per person would have been more than enough. Not sure if they still have the Dave's Not Chicken, but would give it another shot. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

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Was in NJ for an event and decided I'd try Dave's Hot Chicken and I have no regrets!! I purchased the chicken bites and the cauliflower bites in medium heat! They were great, at times I notice Buffalo cauliflower from other places has been too seasoned or greasy, Dave's didn't do this. The cauliflower was good, it wasn't over saturated and the vegetables still tasted like a vegetable. I didn't eat the fries, but the fries tasted good and was seasoned well. I also purchased the kale slaw, which was very good! It had the right amount of sweet and savory, I'd go back just for that because many places don't offer this item. The price a little over $30 which in my opinion is typical for 2 meals. The person who rang me up was Malik, he was courteous and attentive, answering all the questions I had. Inside the establishment was pretty cool, colorful graffitied walls and Dave's Hot Chicken abbreviations throughout! The star of the show was the napkins!! The napkins were a play on words for some 2pac songs which as a fan was very nice to see. I also appreciated the story behind Dave's Hot Chicken, which little to my knowledge began in the West Coast (I included a pic please read it!). Overall, I will be going back to my local Dave's Hot Chicken! read more

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I really wanted to like Dave's Hot Chicken in Secaucus, but the experience fell flat before I even got my food. They handed out water cups that were literally topping containers, which already felt careless and unprofessional. Then, before any food or service is even provided, they spin the screen around with preset tip options of 15%, 20%, and 25% for counter service. That alone tells me a lot about the management priorities. By that point, I was already turned off. Even if the food were great, the overall experience and attitude toward customers ruined it for me. Zero stars -- I won't be going back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Topping containers as water cups. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

Ordered: Single Slider (free promo; ~$8 regular price): chicken tender (medium heat) served on potato bun with kale slaw, pickles, and drizzled with Dave's sauce Small Top Loaded Fries (~$7): fries topped with cheese sauce, pickles, kale slaw and 3 Dave's Bites (mild heat) and a drizzle of Dave's sauce Aya's take: I love that for the past few years Dave's has been giving a free slider for Drake's birthday! Drake is an investor and supporter in Dave's Hot Chicken and I love that this is one way they give back every year. Not to mention, Drake is one of my favorite artists of all time and I'm a big fan of hot chicken so swinging by for lunch was a no brainer. I stopped by around 4pm right before the dinner rush when it got super crowded. On a day like this, they should have had more staff. Despite that, the workers were friendly, my order came out in about 10 minutes, and it was time to dig in. The Single Slider alone is pretty solid but I wanted something extra to make it feel like a proper meal. Their new Top Loaded Fries was just perfect! Considering Fries alone are $4; for an extra $3, you get some chicken bites & toppings, making this well worth it. The chicken tender was fresh, crispy, and tender. The medium heat was delicious and not overpowering. I liked it a lot better than the mild Dave's bites I got in the Top Loaded Fries. If I'm being picky, I would rather they chop up a tender onto the fries instead of bites. The pickles and kale slaw added that delicious crunch and freshness that cut through the fattiness of the meal. And overall, it was super filling & satisfying! My main complaint was that the line where people waited for their orders spilled over into the tables where people sit. It was distracting constantly having people stand around/over me or walk by back & forth. The table layout could definitely be optimized. As for the food, they're doing a great job and glad we have a location in Secaucus! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider (free promo; ~$8 regular price) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

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[Second visit ever to a Dave's, first time at this location.] Overlooking the absolute lunacy of how many people were coming and going into the Harmon Meadow complex early into a Saturday evening - we finally found a parking spot not too far away - and were excited to give this recently-opened Dave's a shot. A tight, focused menu. Seven levels of heat/spice. We all went with something different. My 'bites' were... not the best. I found myself biting into aggressively seasoned pieces of chicken that were oozing oil. Then I'd reach for a French fry that was... also seasoned to the hilt. With everything becoming very 'one note' my entire mouth is begging for some relief from the paprika-obsessed Dave's. So I'd have to alternate between a pickle slice or a nibble of the white bread that's "lining" the bottom of the tray. Both worked wonders and my taste buds were happy to get a reprieve every now and then. (And just to be clear: I only ordered 'mild' - it wasn't the spice-heat-level but just the sheer AMOUNT of seasoning/spices they applied to the food.) The restaurant has some cool graffiti on the walls but otherwise the place looks and feels a bit 'incomplete'. (The Mrs. was miffed they didn't offer ketchup.) Portions are no joke. Pricing was okay. Parking - it can be challenging, depending when you're here. It's amazing what $900 and a dream all the way over there in Los Angeles was able to accomplish now that Dave's has close to 300 locations scattered across this great land. (Although I'm not sure if we'll be coming back anytime soon.) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Appreciate the napkins but wet-naps would be way more practical here... - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

My family loves any Hot Chicken spot so they finally convinced me to try Daves Hot Chicken. Their newest location in Secaucus is really nice and bright! The dining area is pretty roomy. I love how the menus are displayed, so eye catching! The gentleman at the counter was so nice and helpful! I ordered the 2 pieces mild tender meal with fries. So for me the taste was just ok nothing amazing. The white meat chicken was tender but i dont know i wasnt wowed by it. Fries was good and plenty. I like that they give bread under the tenders. Im not sure if it was me or the food but the next day i was violently ill with stomach issues. So for me even if it wasnt the restaurant, i will always remember how i felt the next day so i think i will pass. But my husband and kids did enjoy their food and they were fine! Good to have more options in Secaucus! read more

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I had ordered accidentally to another location and they helped make it right. Staff were unbelievable understanding and food delicious. Well run business. Will be back. read more

So happy they opened this 5 minutes away from me! Great timing, too. I'm bulking for the winter. FOOD: The 2 piece chicken tenders were slightly smaller than the ones I've had at the NYC locations but could probably just be the batch... The seasoning was all there! The chicken itself was cooked well--juicy & flavorful! The bread was bread. The fries were a little over-seasoned. Still good! LOCATION: The place is super clean and a lot bigger than the NYC locations, even though the decor brings me back. I went about an hour before closing and there was virtually no wait. SERVICE: The staff were very friendly! Even though they've had to deal with me right before closing, everyone was still sweet and happy to help. It took about 8-10 minutes for the food to be cooked, not too bad! 10/10 I wish I got a picture of the food, I was so damn hungry. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

If you're craving some top-tier hot chicken, the new Dave's Hot Chicken in Secaucus is the spot! They're frying everything to order, so the chicken comes out piping hot, steaming, and ridiculously juicy. The portions are no joke--both the tenders and sliders are huge, way more generous than you'd expect. I went with the #3 combo: a slider and a tender with fries, plus pickles and coleslaw inside the slider (a perfect balance of crunch and flavor). Every bite was packed with heat and that signature crispy coating. On top of the great food, the service was awesome. The assistant manager personally checked in on us and even hooked us up with coupons for free sliders--can't beat that! If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. Fresh, flavorful, and worth every penny! Each combo roughly is around $11-14. Spice level options from mild to extremely hot nashville style meals! read more

First time trying Dave's, and I've got to say, it definitely lives up to the hype. I would say it's as good as any chic fila or Popeyes sandwich, maybe even more so. I would absolutely come back anytime I'm craving a chicken sandwich. Great lunch-time spot for friends or even for a quick solo food venture. Love the color theme and aesthetic, very enticing and welcoming. read more

My first time trying Dave's. I got the cauli sliders and was pleasantly surprised. It was spicy but not too much to the point where you can't enjoy the flavor. Dave's also has the best sauce in the game. The coleslaw helps to cut the heaviness of the greasy sliders very well. My only issue was that the cauliflower options were not advertised on the big screen menu and the employees were confused at first. They also didn't understand the pricing when we asked and the cauliflower costs $6 more than the regular chicken sliders which is insane. It was nice to try but would not return. read more

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We have been eagerly awaiting Dave's Hot Chicken to open in Secaucus. During the holiday bustle this weekend, we stopped for some lunch, and they certainly did not disappoint! Firstly, these folks know what they're good at it. The menu is limited, as they focus on their main staples without many frills. This is a major selling point. Initial impressions: the place is immaculately clean. It is spotless. The staff were kind, courteous, and gave us the rundown on how things worked. I opted for the two slider platter with cheese, hot spice level, and fries. We had to sit and wait, which I LOVED, because the food was cooked specifically for us. The flavor was incredible! Spice and seasoning was excellent, sauce was to die for, and the fries were crispy and fresh. I will 100% be a regular here. We loved it! read more

Definitely a franchise and a good following with a line most of the time. The chicken is always hot and their choice of sauce is good. It's more of a fast lunch spot and I would rather sit and eat Nextdoor at chili's. Lunch room style seating so it's eat and go. The amount of cars double parked for pickups is ridiculous read more

Place is an absolute mess and the kitchen staff is screwing around in the back. Where's the manager?

super awesome servers are amazing abdo is awesome I love this place . HahahahahahhahahahahahHh. Food is amazing . And the eminence is crazy. Love it her read more

If I could go back in time and stop myself from ever stepping foot in this hellish place I would, by the way the food tasted I should have known that something was up the seasoning was just terrible and the only thing that was not atrocious was free so I think that alone speaks for itself read more

Service is really good and the wait time is less. The ambience is okay. I love their chicken bites and chicken sliders in hot level seasoning read more

Fucking horrendous and boring asl the chicken is greasy and dry and needs more effort read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dry over cooked greasy chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

Finally after all the hype and anticipation I got a chance to try this place. I love spicy food and chicken tenders! Got the tender combo hot and man this Might be the biggest disappointment of my life, the chicken was clean the fries were crispy but man this was so mid and overpriced. Price isn't a deal breaker but man the chicken and fries seemed to have no flavor and all the seasoning was pretty dusty. Staff was pleasant and took care of me but 15 dollars for 2 tenders and fries without a drink was disappointing, I'd say for the hype level this place has it might be the biggest disappointment I've had all year. This is 3 stars but because of the price for 2 tenders I gotta take them down a star read more

I had great service at Dave's Hot Chicken from Marquise. He was very helpful, friendly and had great customer service.

Juicy, spicy, and full of flavor--Dave's Hot Chicken hits the spot every single time! The best. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

The staff were very professional and friendly! I tried the cauliflower sandwich which was better than I expected. I will say that the chicken sliders were also yummy but the flavors of everything do get redundant. read more

Chicken temperature of food was cold/room temperature. French fries were very salty . Will not be back.