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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.9 (45 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Daisa J.

    If you needed a sign to pull up to Dave's Hot Chicken... this is it I was invited out to their Silver Spring location to try the new menu items, and as a true Dave's lover, I was ready. Started off with their new Fruity Pebble strawberry milkshake -- sweet, fun, and honestly dangerous. Then of course, the classic Dave's chicken sandwich... still a solid 10/10 every single time. Tried the new loaded fries (and yes, I'll be getting them again with extra pickles because why play?) The new saucy bites with Mike's Hot Honey + Reaper Ranch? Elite behavior only And I couldn't leave without the OG tenders -- Dave's sauce, honey, and a pickle. They never miss. After all that heat, I cooled off with a Powerade slushy and it hit every spot. 12255 Prosperity Dr. Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Save this for your next Dave's run and tag me if you try anything! #dmvfoodie #dmv #dmveats #dmvrestaurants #daveshotchicken

    Trippy decor
    Kwame S.

    Overall, I had a great experience at Dave's Hot Chicken. Originally, I wanted to check out another restaurant for a quick breakfast, but that restaurant was packed. Since I was down for breakfast or non-breakfast food, I decided to check out Dave's Hot Chicken which was in the same shopping center because it was pretty empty (probably bc it was 10:30/11 am). Upon entering the restaurant, I was quickly greeted by two delightful crew members. The guy taking my order was very patient with me because I needed some time to review the extensive menu. For my dining pleasure, I went with the slider combo, which has two chicken sliders with french fries for about 14 bucks without tip. I'll admit that I was slightly disappointed that the combo did not include a drink. But, it is what it is. I thought my sliders were very delicious and thickly packed. For my next visit, I have to remember to request my food without pickles. Not only are there several pickles on the sandwich, the restaurant also serves 3-4 pickles on the side. I guess you are supposed to combine pickles with hot chicken. I thought the portions were pretty generous for the price tag. I appreciated that the food was prepared to order and came out piping hot. I think my wait time was about 5-6 minutes; however, the restaurant was pretty empty so there might be longer wait times depending on the number of customers. Generally speaking, I thought the restaurant was pretty clean, and I really liked the "trippy" artwork on the ceiling and walls of the establishment. All in all, I am more than happy to return in the future to try more things from the menu. Well, actually, I guess chicken tenders are pretty much the only thing major item on the menu. Perhaps, I should say that I should return in the future to try a different spice level because believe they have 5 or 6 different spice levels.

    2 Tenders w/ Fries
    John L.

    Pro: big parking lot, online ordering, delivery app, clean interior. Con: wait time. Wanted to try this restaurant for a while and finally had the chance today. I ordered the 2 tenders with fries and the 2 sliders with fries online. Parking lot is big so no issue finding a parking space. When I arrived it was at the exact estimated time for pick up but it was so busy that my food wasn't ready so I had to wait a bit. The atmosphere was nice and had good music playing in the background. I notice other people waiting and door dash driver waiting also. The food overall was good but nothing exceptional. All in all, had a good experience and I would recommend anyone to try this place atleast once.

    Melody Y.

    Overall good price, good atmosphere, friendly staff, and clean environment. Sliders: 4/5 the chicken in the sandwich is not as big compared to chick fila but it's def healthier tasting and has a better crunch. I got hot for the spice level after reading reviews and people saying the medium was lacking but the hot was not! It was a good amount of spice. I also tried the very hot and if I ate all of that, it probably would have hurt my stomach. Fries: 5/5 good, perfectly crunchy, lightly seasoned.

    Box of ten
    Tom T.

    So if there's a review that's less than glowing everyone sees a response from "Business Manager," Brett G, saying she's sorry and wants to make things right. Just go to www.tellusdirect.com/DHC Except that link doesn't work. Just an FYI for those following along.

    Dave D.

    This is my 2nd visit to a Dave's and the experience was similar both times. First off, the food tastes great. A couple sliders and fries with a 20oz beverage fills you up. The chicken is crispy on the edges and juicy inside and for me the medium sauce hits the spot with a lot of flavor and a good mild heat. The downside and the reason for the ding on the stars... #1 is the speed of delivery. On a Sunday night I walked in the door and directly to the counter with no line and my receipt says I ordered at 8:37 with my food given to me at 8:52 (though it says 8:47 on the box). There was very little action in the dine in area and about 6 orders ahead of me from various online platforms. 15 mins is not fast food or even fast casual... previous experience was also about 15 mins to get food. This is not a place to go if you are in a rush. #2 is that they ask you if you want sauce or ketchup but then they are stingy with what they give. 3 ketchup packs don't cut it and if you ask for more it's like you are putting them out. At $19 for a meal Just put some napkins and ketchup in the bag and know you are going to have better customer satisfaction rather than annoyance. Total cost was $19.04 for #2 meal with cheese added to the sandwiches and a bottle of soda I'll also 2nd the person who said the music was loud at this location too in the dining area The food Is good but not sure the wait is worth the hassle.

    10 pc. Cauliflower Tender Bites w/ Fries
    Maria P.

    For one thing, I'm a little upset that it took so long for me to try this place. They were trending all over Tik Tok with people raving over the chicken and various customizations. So of course I had to try. You mean that levels of spice actually match the description? The medium is actually a medium? I've been waiting for this. The chicken is always perfectly cooked, juicy, and hot. The buns are soft and complement the meal just the way they're supposed to. I enjoy slaw and pickles, and that you can easily remove them while ordering via app. The fries are...inconsistent. Sometimes they're crunchy and flavorful and exactly what you want. Other times they're a sloppy mess that could be turned into a frittata the next day. The cauliflower bites...wow oh wow oh wow! Much better than expected, and taste great with Dave's sauce. I could eat them every day. The staff is friendly, the establishment is clean, and service is fairly quick. A solid choice if you happen to be in the area :) *update: the cauliflower bites taste great cold.-*

    My lunch...plain spice chicken sliders and one tender combo with kale slaw. It was just okay
    Joy O.

    I was HANGRY!!! So, I needed to get a quick bite. I was near this spot and decided to stop here. I had the chicken tender and sliders combo with Kale slaw. Food was okay. Service was fine. The person taking my order was nice and asked if it was my first time. He was patient as I figured out my order. The star of my visit was the decor. It was VIBRANT, colorful, clean, and inviting. Very trendy looking. Take a look at the pictures. Want more authentic opinions? Check out my video reviews on my various social media platforms: CocoaAlmondJoy/CocoasJoy

    Denise A.

    Very clean place & colorful decor. I was greeted as soon as I got to the counter & that made me feel welcome. I got an order of frites and it aS so tasty and well seasoned. I also got one of their slushees drinks, strawberry flavor lemonade & it was really good. I def need to come back & try other items on the menu.

    Lisa Y.

    This just opened up the street from me. I had the chicken slider with fries. Everything was seasoned so well and the one slider was plenty for lunch! Will be back again!

    Gracious L.

    Visited this location and the customer service was absolutely fantastic. I was greeted by a member of staff upon arrival. The store was clean and organized. I ordered the 1 tender, 1 slider and fries combo with regular drink on the side. The chicken was crispy, well cooked and flavorful-i ordered extra hot and it was exactly that. Absolutely love the Dave's sauce which paired well with the meal. Cant wait to come back and try more food options.

    2 piece tender with side of Mac and cheese, with Dave's sauce and honey!

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    very nice employees. and very tasty food, and very nice clean resturant, as well as nice bathrooms

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    Sweet server today. My chicken was crunchy and good. Would be nice to add the calories intake for the macncheese/fries/chicken combo

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    Tasty chicken fingers! Wish the sauce had a kick. Service was great and location was very clean

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    Service was good for fast food - very friendly. Bright modern industrial decor. Fries and chicken sliders were delicious.

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    got free food from there twice! Customer service super nice, food delicous, smells great in there!

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    Portions are big and seasoning is perfect. I enjoyed both hot and medium. I ordered once for pickup and at the restaurant.

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    I was really looking forward to this place but found the chicken to be dry and tasteless. Pretty pricey as well.

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    Jason had great customer service. Service was really good. The food was really good and I will come back

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    Fryer's Roadside - Chicken Littles on our Kids Menu with Fried Chicken & Hawaiian Rolls

    Fryer's Roadside

    3.9(115 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I came for the fried chicken but fell in love with the BBQ!!! Actually it was all delivered but you…read moreknow what I mean. I'll get the only fail out of the way. The Chicken tenders weren't tender and the coating was over-salted. The full rack of BBQ Pork ribs was a winner, tender and meaty with great flavor. The Slow-smoked Chicken is delicious and a nice, moist change from the usual chicken treatments. The Smoked Chicken Wings were great too. I wouldn't get the Texas Beef Brisket or the Carolina Pulled Pork again, but they weren't bad, just lots of other choices that were better! The sides here are stand-outs too. I almost didn't get the vegetarian Collard Greens since I love collards cooked with meat but these were delicious -- they never made it to the microwave, they were so vinegary-good when I sampled them cold lol! The Mac & Cheese was good and cheesy. The baked beans were good but again vegetarian where I'd prefer meat included and I didn't care for the sweet sauce. The Skillet Cornbread is the best I've had, slightly sweet with a good corn flavor that made me decide to buy a WHOLE skillet rather than just the generously portioned slice next time, especially since it's such a good value. I do regret not trying the coleslaw and potato salad so again, next time. The little rolls are tasty too, moist and slightly sweet but it's a pity they aren't burger-size so you can make a sandwich with all that delicious meat and sides.

    Ordered delivery and that went well. Ribs were so bad that my husband would not eat them after two…read morebites, I ate a bit more but these ribs win the prize for the worst ribs I have ever eaten. I am not a great cook but mine are much better. Hard pass on ribs from this place. Would have rated one star for food alone but delivery went well and was timely so I awarded stars for that.

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    4.1(18 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    Wow this place never disappoints. I had realized the other day that it had been a couple years…read moresince I paid these folks a visit so I got up went! Their sandwiches never disappoint. Wow! I was so close to buying a second but controlled myself. Service was amazing sweet lady helped me out and they were fast! Ambiance is chill. A must for friend chicken sandwiches

    The food is great but the customer service is deplorable. You can never get both but either one or…read morethe other. I went into the establishment, and we were not greeted, and I joked with my mom thinking that I might as well need to put on an apron and work there part time, as the staff noticed us numerous times with no greeting, no offering for assistance, no customer service skills or care in the world none of the above. The wait was a bit long, as we were patient and I was kind enough to thank the man, and he was a stone wall. The delivery man was funny and called them goofy and told them off, as his livelihood depended on them providing swift and reliable customer service, but no and the delivery man although unfiltered said what others thought but were too polite due to social norms to unleash on these fools. The chicken sandwich itself was great not too salty and not too crunchy or friend hard with good sauces and the mac and cheese was not bad and milkshake nice and thick. I value customer service a bit too, so until that improves, this place won't get more than a mediocre reviews by me. I would recommend to order in advance to avoid the long wait times and unfriendly, lazy, unaccommodating staff. You will get fired on your lunch break coming in here not trying to order in advance. They need to step their game up with the customer service. I never give 4 to 5 stars to places that severely lack in one area or another. Food: 4 to 5 stars Customer Service 1 to 0 to negative stars, so guess what 2 overall is your score, please step your game up; it is unacceptable for customers to be neglected and treated poorly.

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    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

    4.4(1k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    What are great place! We ordered the whole chicken, fried rice and green beans. The chicken is…read moreabsolutely amazing. Comes out piping hot and fresh, tons of white meat and the sauces are delicious. The chicken is cooked on a wood fired rotisserie so it has a great flavor from the wood. Service is great. We sat at a table and they brought it to our table. Get extra napkins...that chicken is juicy and easier to eat with your hands.

    I have always preferred this location. Results across locations has been inconsistent for years…read more This time in Beltsville I ordered two have chicken white. The guy who preps the chicken didn't hear me? Giving me only one half chicken white. Manager fixed things but it did mess up their process a bit. I had to make sure I got the correct second meal. The chicken was great. Moist just the way we like it. The string beans were not cooked properly even though they looked good. This happens too often. The sauces. First, we just don't get enough sauces as part of the meal. Second, I was making sure I got enough sauces this time and ordered my usual types. Apparently, yellow sauce is now considered to be honey mustard. I did get some of the great tasting amerillo sauce but also got honey mustard which elsewhere is usually just fine. This honey mustard is awful. Trying to be like everyone else is not what made Sardis a success. If you must have honey mustard sauce go get a batch from McDonalds or some other fast food in the area. It will taste better. Was not happy with this visit. Given how high the prices have gotten Sardis can't afford to go down hill any further. I'm sure I'll go back sometime. Hoping things get better. Three stars cause the chicken was great.

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    Nash & Smashed - Chicken Bites (12 pcs)

    Nash & Smashed

    3.5(37 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Overall 3.5* Decent grub and definitely willing to come back and try more items from the menu…read more What we got: Original Nashville (heatwave) - 3.5* good chicken, decent flavour. The spice is a powdered seasoning that they add to the chicken. Waffle fries (large) - 3.*5 my partner liked them more than I did but still decent fries. Probably wouldn't get the large again and just stick with the medium.

    Solid fried chicken and fries! I was a bit skeptical of this place given some reviews I saw online…read morebut I think my positive experience came down to what to order. This is a really chicken spot (even though they have burgers) so you're kind of doing a disservice not getting chicken. I ordered a chicken sandwich meal, that came with fries and a drink for $12. Great deal. It was a bit busy so we waited a bit but when the food came it was piping hot! It also comes with their signature sauce and the garlic pepper sauce. I didn't love the signature sauce but the garlic pepper sauce is like crack, I poured it all over my sandwich and the fries. It was a really solid sandwich. The only downside was the seating inside isn't great. There are a few high top seats near the door and another table with chairs toward the back. It felt a little cramped no matter where you sat. It's definitely more of a grab and go vibe, but the seating would be fine if it was an off time of day. But that won't stop me, I'd definitely go back!

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