Tried the 20 shakes of reaper and 20 shakes of "hot" and ended up having capsaicin cramps for the next 6 hours, 10/10 . Will never try that again but nice to know it's survivable. Extra Hot is really the way to go if you want flavor and uncomfortable heat but if you want pure pain with some sweetness, they got you covered. Absolutely the hottest single item I've eaten in Reno read more

As a disclaimer, this was my first time trying Dave's hot chicken. The chicken was good but salty. The mozzarella sticks were nasty and salty. Overall that was my first and last time eating there. The service was amazing. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. They answered all my questions. They should have told me not to get the mozzarella sticks. The ambiance was nice. read more

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By now, you have probably seen the videos on the reaper flavored chicken fingers. They are not kidding. It is clear as to why you have to sign a liability waiver if you order "reaper" level of the heat !! Dave's Hot Chicken is conveniently located on Lincoln Way at the Legend's Shopping Center in Sparks. The staff is over the top friendly and the facility is extremely clean. The service is quick and listen closely when they don't hesitate to warn you about ordering your chicken "reaper" style. read more

Chicken was amazing! The flavor is incredible, the spice actually has a real kick to it, and the fries are seasoned perfectly. The restaurant is huge inside with amazing artwork throughout, which gives it a really cool atmosphere. The staff was also super nice and welcoming. Definitely recommend! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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I came here for the first time with my son. I didn't know what to expect as I have never been here. I let the girl at the counter know it was my first time and she wasn't helpful at all. No suggestions. Didn't explain anything so I just ordered. I got a chicken sandwich and my son got tenders. We felt like we didn't get the right experience because they give you honey and their signature sauce which I didn't know came with the meal. She asked me if I wanted a side of ranch so I said yes because I didn't know it came with sauces on the side already. The ranch was extra and I didn't end up using it. I ended up eating the sandwich as it was until my son saw the honey and told me to try it with it. The honey made the whole thing come together. I wish the girl at the counter was more informative. She could have explained that most people eat it with honey. She could have explained they come with a signature sauce so ranch wasn't needed. Overall the food was ok. Service was ok. The place itself is spacious and clean. It's located in the legend outlet mall. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

So happy one finally came to sparks!!!! I love how fast service is, someone always greets you when walk in. Never waiting to long for the food to come out. I had Jose P check us out and was very nice and friendly. Would definitely recommend coming here! The mozzarella sticks are amazing!! read more

Tried today 2/28/26. It was ok. Wasn't bad. Mac n cheese was a bit watery. Fries were ok. Sauce was good. Not sure I'll come back read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Honestly, Dave's Hot Chicken felt overrated. The food was just not appetizing. The heavy use of red dye made everything look artificial, and it honestly took away from the experience rather than adding to it. Flavor wise, nothing stood out enough to make me want to go back. I cannot say much about the service or ambiance since I ordered through DoorDash. That said, from what I could see from the outside, the location looked very small and compact, which did not seem very inviting. Overall, the food alone was enough to leave a disappointing impression, and it did not live up to the hype. read more

Really enjoyed Dave's Hot Chicken in Sparks. Loved the space and vibe, and the service was super fast. The chicken was good, and I appreciated the honey on the side to balance the heat. Solid spot when you're in the mood for hot chicken and want something quick and easy and affordable. read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken in Sparks is easy to find, tucked in the Legends shopping area with plenty of parking. It's right off the main road, so getting there is quick and straightforward. Inside, the vibe is fun and colorful with bold murals on the walls and a casual, open layout. It's bright, a little loud in a good way, and feels like the kind of place you can just hang out without worrying about being too formal. We all went for the sliders. The chicken had a dry rub that gave it a nice kick, but even the "hot" level wasn't too hot, just enough spice to keep things interesting without making you sweat. The meat stayed juicy inside with a perfect crispy coating, and the soft buns, crunchy slaw, and pickles balanced it out perfectly. The crinkle-cut fries were seasoned just right and paired well with the sliders. Service was fast and friendly from the moment we walked in. Our food came out hot and fresh in what felt like just a few minutes, and everyone we interacted with was upbeat and welcoming. It made the whole meal even better. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

CRAZY DS IS BETTER Now listen folks, Dave's has the image and branding down. However the flavor tastes as good as fast food. It's nothing special etc. The customer service was amazing. However if i'm in the scheels shopping center I think chick fil a is my go to chicken place for price and flavor. As far as our local chain crazy ds is so much better. The flavor isn't comparable, crazy ds marinates their chicken and they make their pickles homemade as well as most other things. THE GOD DAMN SAUCE. I'd legitimately replace all my white blood cells with crazy ds sauce so when i tried dave's sauce i was ready for nothing. It was whatever. Chick fila is better and Crazy ds is so much better for similar style and location. Response: You're a big corporate chain, you can't do much about flavor. I rather just go to my local Nashville style chicken. The customer service and setup was great. I'm definitely feeling that chat gbt wrote your response adding to the flavorless corporate chain narrative. It wasn't bad but it's being placed against way better options like Crazy Ds and chick fil a. I don't see myself wanting this again. read more

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As a vegetarian, I will admit to being curious about all these delicious chicken sandwiches that are out these days. Well, Dave's got us veggie people covered. The breaded part of the cauliflower sandwich is so crispy and not at all greasy. I got the mild sauce. The bun? So darn good. Soft, tasty and literally hugs the contents when you squish it a little to take that first bite. The dipping sauce for the fries has a little spicy-sour kick to it and the fries are somewhere close to crispy, but still soft. The extra cup of pickles is surprisingly zingy--spicy, salty, so delish. While I tend to get this to go more often than not, I have sat inside twice. And the atmosphere is clean and has plenty of tables and chairs. The bathrooms are also very clean. read more

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I was heading to Popeyes ( their wings) but thought I'd check these guys out. First time ... we'll see .... Cashier welcoming and I asked how "hot" was their "hot" chicken and she stated HOT. So I didn't want to tempt faith; although I like a little heat wanted to try and enjoy their chicken for the first time. Chicken bites (nuggets) - no spice - tasty considering no sauce and very moist ! - rate a 5 (five) They look "burnt" or overcooked ?!? but they're not. Very thin or minimal batter which I prefer. When ordering asked what other sides I could get besides regular fries and was told cheese fries, mac & cheese etc., however I wasn't told about the up-charge. (Counter Rate 2) Bites (Nuggets) $7.99 with fries $10.99 (not worth $3) with cheese another $1.50 (not informed about) (Pricing rate 1) Ordered a shake - very small for $5.49; although cup was coldish - shake (itself) the temp to me was room temp. It wasn't one of those that you take your first sip and it's so cold you have to wait. (Shake rate 1) Waiting by the pick up counter and thought I would ask worker - "since I ordered no spice could I get a little of the hot sauce on the side so I could try it (heat)?" She handed me Dave's sauce which I believe is the dipping sauce. Although I wanted to try the "hot" sauce; maybe the batter is where the heat is. Overall experience wasn't great but will try again with someone who can eat "hot" just incase it's too hot for me the food doesn't go to waste. (Overall rating 3) read more

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If you like hot fried chicken this is a must try! First time trying Dave's hot chicken and was really impressed! The chicken is perfectly seasoned and has really good flavor. I ordered hot and it was perfect not too spicy where it was overbearing but overall excellent! The service was pretty quick, even with them being very busy. I would say the inside of the location was very clean the restrooms not so much so but that's a given for how busy they were. I will definitely be back because how good the food tasted! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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I am a big fan of hot chicken and Daves did not disappoint! I know they are a pretty big chain but I have never tried them up to now. I did worry I might not enjoy it because they are a wide spread chain but ultimately they did everything right in my book. I got the Chicken Strip and Slider Combo in Hot. Unsurprisingly their hot was pretty hot . It definitely made me eat it slow and luckily their sides and sauce were tasty enough to keep me happy in between chicken bites. The chicken was nicely crunchy outside while tender and juicy inside. The spice was hot but still had good flavor, I may go medium next time to try to enjoy the flavor a bit more. The fries and mac and cheese had seasoning on them that just elevated both which were well exited already. The inside of the restaurant is pretty big and decorated pretty cool. Also, the two staff members interacted with were super friendly and helpful. This place will definitely be in my rotation when I am craving some hot chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Fries are great, shakes are average, I did not like the chicken sandwich medium spice. While the chicken is tasty and moist, the batter is overly sweet. The combo of the bun, coleslaw, sauce and pickles were not jiving together very well. The pickles taste good outside of the sandwich, but are not really the best choice for a chicken sandwich. Too sour. On the other hand, the plain chicken slider with bread sauce and pickles was ok. Strange how that worked. My wife had the chicken fries, the chicken was good, but again a flavor mismatch. They give you enough pickles to do the Humpty Dance, all entrees. The staff was fabulous! We might return again to try a couple other items. For right now all the local Chicken Sandwich places have nothing to worry about, this is a cold corporate concept. Clucker's, Crazy D's and Carolina BBQ are a better choice for any type of chicken sandwich! read more

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The service was very good. I went for the free slider day and the people taking orders were very efficient and kept the line moving. Dave's is super fun at every location, the inside is always very well decorated and immerse you into a fun graffiti world. I got the chicken slider plain with medium spice. It was very good and juicy even without any sauce. It's a great option for a chicken San which read more

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There are a lot of chicken options in the Reno area. This is a crowded playing field with lots to compete against, but Dave's holds their own. I'm glad we stopped in for lunch. The slider, tender, and Dave's bites were all good. My wife doesn't like spice so her and the kids got no spice. I will say that most of the seasoning and flavor is in the spice, so no spice is not the best way to go. I grabbed medium and thought it was perfect. Dave's sauce is the bomb! The pickles also slap. I saw some dude throw everything together to create "loaded fries" and I'll have to give that a try next time. I thought everything was well cooked and overall I was very happy with my first Dave's experience. However, because of how many chicken restaurants there are in the area, I wouldn't go out of my way for Dave's. But I'll be back when I'm nearby! Thanks Dave's. read more

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Love this place. I love how you can customise the spice level here. I love their tenders and daves bites read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Dave's Hot Chicken was a nice change of pace. The restaurant is very roomy with ample amount of seating. The sliders we ordered were very tasty along with the fries. The spiciness was a medium, which was not hot at all, so we will certainly up the spiciness during our next visit. The chicken was seasoned well and tasted good. My only complaint is that the place was not very busy, plenty of open seats, but the wait was well over 20 minutes for two sliders and fries, and they got the order wrong, initially. It also felt overly pricey, but what isn't these days. We will certainly try it again and hope the wait isn't nearly as long next time. read more

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Dave's opened 33 days ago today! The staff are awesome, super friendly, there to answer your questions and build a meal for you, if you don't see what you want on the reader board menu, just ask! I've been on a diet and I wanted something small to give the new place a try. Who doesn't love chicken fingers? Goodness knows our area has many chicken joints to choose from, but seriously which one is your favorite? I asked for 1 chicken tender lite spice and fries. The meal was $8.99 with no drink! I got to my car and dug in as I do!!! The arrangement in my black plastic to go container was nicely done with a slice of plain bread and chicken finger on top with seasoning no sauce, there signature sauce container is included in the price and it was tasty. There were three pickles lined up on their sides along with crinkle fries with the same seasoning as my chicken finger. Their chicken piece was a good size and tender. The fries were hot and crispy just the way I like them! I think the bread is a waste unless you put something on it like garlic butter! Would I go back? yes, I think I'll try the slider next time and let you know! read more

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Fast and friendly service, with staff always attentive to customer needs. I really enjoy the delicious, freshly prepared food, and the cozy, inviting ambiance creates a perfect dining atmosphere. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Another good option for the spicy chicken lovers in Sparks. We got a two slider meal and loaded fries. The pickles are fresh and crunchy. I was disappointed with the spice level (medium) of our entrees but that's my own fault. It'd be great to have extra sauce or spice dust available for those that ordered inaccurately or need an extra dose of spice. I was also bummed to realize that the meals don't come with drinks - this seems silly - a $17 meal should come with a beverage. Prices were a bit steep. Chicken was juicy and freshly made to order. Crinkle cut fries were standard - nothing special. I'll be back to try a hotter version of this chicken but Basak Chicken still has my heart for spicy chicken in Sparks. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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We've driven by Dave's multiple times as we like to frequent the legends area. I finally looked up what it was and we decided to give it a try. Super happy we did! My husband and I actually split the 2 slider combo meal. The sliders are a great size! I also loved the kale slaw and pickles on the sandwich for the added crunch and flavor. The chicken was juicy and the fries were fresh. They even placed extra pickles on the side. Service was a bit slow. It took us 17 minutes to receive our order. Granted it was Sunday and they were busy. I'm not sure what the wait time should be for here. 17 minutes just felt like a long time to me. The inside is nice and upbeat. It's really well lit with all the windows and lighting. There's quite a bit of seating as well. read more

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Chicken is always hot & juicy! Never dry and full of flavor. Their Dave's sauce is delicious and I like to add some honey if it's too spicy. I typically get medium, but their hot is good too! Never a long wait and they give you a beeper to notify you once food is ready. Absolutely love the hand painted murals they have with a pop of neon lights. Music playing overhead, but not too loud. read more

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Honest food review: Holiday of love didn't stop them from getting a 5/5, follow the hype! Fiancée wanted to try the tik tok exclusive restaurant and their Dave's #3 combo. So we tried it on Valentine's Day and can't say that I was disappointed. Dave's combo #3: 4.5/5 -A lot of food for the price, but you get to try the tender and a sandwich. The tender (Hot) was moist but stays crispy which was delicious and dipped in the sauce, it didn't try to be anything that it wasn't meant to be. It was a tender and a spicy piece of chicken that flavored match the definition hot! The slider (mild) was the perfect level of spice for someone who likes spice, but wants to complement the slaw and cheese perfectly. The flavor profile of the meal was perfect and I'd say would be perfect to share if you aren't too hungry! Otherwise you got 2 meals for 1! Great overall price for taste, .5 missing because there was one part of the chicken that was cooked more than the rest of it, so it gave it a bit of an overcooked flavoring to the seasoning, but I won't knock it more than that. Top Loaded fries:4.5/5 -Mediums is the way to go!!! If you're looking for a concoction of flavor, look no further, freshness meets Nashville hot chicken with some drizzles of sauce and if you add some honey (not my idea) it gives the dish a pallet experience that'll confuse you and enlighten you at the same time. I like spicy, so for me this was a well balanced meal idea that met some different taste profiles that worked. It was busy! But the service was amazing! The kids working didn't deserve to get yelled at by someone who was mad about the chicken being "too hot"... if you don't want spicy chicken, they have an option for no spice. Just be kind to these workers as they gave some amazing service and the ambiance was very lively! It'll be interesting as you have,Chic-fil-a, b-dubs, Popeyes, and canes around that area... Dave's came to compete and I'm with it!!! read more

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Hot! Hot! Hot! We went to Dave's Hot Chicken in Sparks and ordered a mild two-piece slider meal with fries. It came out quickly, but at the first bite, our mouths caught fire! I'm not a wimp, but it was way too hot (chemically) to eat. We took it back to the counter, and they basically said, "too bad." We got burned once; it won't happen again. Try it at your own risk. read more

ok, My new favorite chicken sandwich in Reno/Sparks area. I've tried them all at least once. Only thing is spicy hot, means hot ;) that is a good thing, but you might want mild. The chicken was moist and super fresh, as if they made it as i ordered. The chicken to bread ratio was so Perfect, heavier on the protein. read more

OH boy! My mouth is salivating as I'm writing this review! Having been working out and about on a Friday and trying to figure a lunch spot I asked a coworker if he had been. Having been a new location we both decided to check it out. I was surprised to spend about $27 on a lunch as it seemed too steep but after seeing the huge portions and how it easily becomes two meals, I guess you get what you pay for. I ordered the sliders combo and loved every bite. The food was overflowing and it was enough for a second meal which was great. I also learned they have mini sliders which might be more my style. I loved the seasoned fries and the different levels of heat (or none). The place was big and plenty of seating to go around being a Friday it was really full. I see they have an after dark menu which sounds like they are open late weekends. Def good to know especially during a late movie or craving a loaded shake. Will definitely return hopefully sooner than later! read more

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We are going to need to emphasize how phenomenal this food place is. Dave's hot chicken, I've had it in my hometown in LA but this one takes the cake. Ambiance: 10/10 just great. There's art on the walls, energy is great, happy people enjoying their wonderful meals Staff: The staff has the energy of chick fil an employees if they weren't motivated by a higher power. They are just nice, kind, helpful people and they know how to read a room Food: best chicken in Reno. Trust me on this. I would say start with a lower spice level than you think you need and then titrate up, but for me the regular hot level is perfect. Their house sauce is also amazing! If you want to be extra thrifty, I would say bring your own ranch or go to a neighboring spot and get some ranch before you get your meal, for an extra special experience. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Large Top Loaded Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Extra hot bb This was pretty good hot chicken honestly Very large unassuming space with graffiti decor ala east Hollywood beginnings with a Sparks theme ok fine Of course it doesn't touch Nashville hot chicken honestly but it's pretty banging California style hot read more

Overall good experience. The staff were also nice and offered to help us in our decisions for lunch after learning it was our first time there. Everything was very clean and the dining area has a really cool design. There's something interesting to look at on every wall. The loaded fries were great, but I world prefer if the fries were more crispy. And more than one chicken tender should come with the fries instead of having to purchase extras. The Mac N Cheese was good, and stayed hot. I prefer to add some pepper to mine, but it's still better than alot of other places. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mac N Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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My boyfriend and I were craving chicken the other day so we decided to give this place a try. We liked that they gave us extra pickles as well as sauce. Service was great the girl in the front was very sweet. We ordered the chicken sliders, the buns were honestly cold, slaw was very dry almost like it had been sitting out. The chicken was good though it was pretty juicy but found myself being grossed out by a couple of the tendons and stuff. The worst thing was probably the mozz sticks. They were horrible no cheese pul, when they arrive they weren't hot just lukewarm. I don't think I'd ever go back. And to add the fries had 4 pieces of chicken... read more

Came back to try the top loaded fries and it did not disappoint! Prob my fav item on the menu now! Fries topped w kale slaw, cheese and Dave's bites. It's an all in deal. Wasn't too busy around 6pm on a Friday, but it did take a while for the food. Possibly due to a ton of pickups and DoorDash orders. They were also out of CO2 for fountain drinks so had to get bottled drinks and cups for ice. No big deal. Service was still great and music still loud. Def go try the top loaded fries. Great deal and tastes great! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Release for reaper level spice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Had Dave's hot chicken in Concord Ca and it was good, spicy and very edible. Not so with the sparks location. Ordered 2 piece slider mild and got 2 piece slider that was so hot it was almost inedible. Tried the fry's to put the fire out but they were doused in some sort of powder which tasted as hot as the chicken. I like hot food but this was unacceptable. Many other choices for hot chicken, will go there next time. Service was good. Employees were nice. Place was clean and spacious. Try them but do so at your own risk, maybe you'll like the heat level. It was not to my liking. read more

OMG, that was the best loaded chicken fries I have ever had. The chicken was juicy, the fries were cooked perfectly, the pickles were super fresh and the sauce was out of this world. I'm not a huge fan of too much spice and got the mild but they were to die for! The chicken sliders were medium spice and still flavorful and amazing. The service was amazing and the energy was perfect. 11/10 would come back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Large Chicken Large Top Loaded Fries and 2 sliders with fries, vanilla shake - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Wow I'm so pleasantly surprised! This review is primarily based on the chicken sandwich sliders. My husband and I order the 2 slider combo and split it, it's a perfect amount for both of us. We got medium spice and mild spice. The medium was the perfect kick, mild is more of a flavoring than a "spice". I really liked both - just depends on your mood! The slaw and Dave's sauce on the slider is the perfect combo with the bun. We went 3 times in one week for these sliders! I will say the chicken on its own, isnt my favorite. It's very much a dry rub style of chicken and it's a little too coated for me. But in a sandwhich with all the fixings it's great. Especially the pickles. The shakes were pretty good too. The service was top notch especially for being busy. Everyone was really kind a informative. The space offers lots of seating and an open layout. Great for large groups or one on one meals. read more

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Good, quick service. Chicken was good, but felt like i had bits of just breading. Fries were a bit soggy in my opinion. Mac and cheese was good. Id be back if driving by but i feel it doesnt outdo some of the other fastfood chicken spots in the area. read more

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This the 5th Dave's location I've been to and definitely the biggest and the best. There was a heavy corporate presence on opening day and the staff killed it. The long line moved quickly and there was plenty of seating. The chicken was juicy and I swear the slider had a whole breast on it. The murals in the space are cool, and I really like how all Dave's restaurants have unique artwork. Happy to have a location in the Reno Sparks area. read more

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I thought Dave's chicken was just like any other chicken place, but I couldn't have been more wrong. This is the most flavorful, juicy chicken I've had and they completed nailed the spicy chicken sandwich. The cheese fries were incredible, and I don't usually like crinkle cut fries, but these were great! It was very busy but they got through the line really fast. I will definitely be back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sparks, Nevada