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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.2 (156 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Laur L.

It's hard for me to find fried chicken that I really like. But my bae insisted I'd try this spot and boy did it blow me out of the water. Loved EVERYTHING and I'm still thinking of their mac. Only regret I have is ordering the medium spice level. Got to try their reaper and would either go for that or the Extra Hot next time. Manager was also a cool dude and him and my love chatted for a bit (he's more social than I am LOL) The interior also has a cool design and if it were closer to me I'd swing by more often for a slider or tender with their sauces.

10 piece bites with mild seasoning and Mac and cheese instead of fries
Steve H.

If you like chicken you must try Dave's. They offer bites, tenders and sliders The best thing is that you can customize your heat level from 0 heat to reaper. The chicken is very moist and tender and delicious. I got the 10 pc bites with mild heat and substituted Mac and cheese instead of fries for no additional cost. The Mac and cheese was delicious and quite creamy too. If Chicken is not your thing they also have fried cauliflower. My wife got the tender and slider combo an I must say the tender was absolutely huge.

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Therese T.

Dave's hot chicken never disappoints! The fried chicken is so good! Very well seasoned. The french fries are very well cooked with a very soft interior. And seasoned very well. The chicken is so juicy. RUN! This place has really good chicken. It is a little bit on the pricey side, but is a very good treat. Service is quick and efficient! Very short wait time. And then they are very quick to respond.

Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Matthew O.

Very solid restaurant to go to for hot chicken! Location is very convenient for anyone in the USF area. The hot chicken was substantial, crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. The chicken was spicy, but was well balanced so you taste both heat and flavor. The ambiance is nice and modern, with a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. This is a decent place to get a few friends together to share a meal. The people working here are very friendly, but just be aware that service can be a bit slow at times. But overall, solid place :)

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Robert N.

Today, for the fun of it, I declared a chicken war to see who is better. Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken vs. Dave's Hot Chicken. Winner Bonchon. I bought the requisite chicken tenders, two levels of heat and a side of mac-n-cheese. The chicken is very good, moist, flavorful, a tad spicy but had no crunch. I expected a wonderful crunch...bummer. It was very lightly battered and very lightly sauced. There were pickles included and the tenders were resting on 2 slices of white bread. I'm a big fan of the dipping sauce included. The mac-n-cheese was bland however, nothing special. A pet peeve of mine is that I do not usually frequent chicken joints that do not serve bone-in chicken parts. To me that is a cop-out, where you sacrifice customer preference for convenience, minimal effort and complexity to save time and money. That's just me. The ambiance was youthful, in it's staff, in it's vibe and in it's decor. I did not have to wait long for the food and the place was clean. There was outdoor seating which is nice this time of year. You can get your tender in a slider and there are many levels of heat. Sides are french fries (included), mac-n-cheese and slaw, which both cost extra. All in all, a bit pricey but worth a try

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Max E.

The excitement surrounding this place is unbelievable. My younger son absolutely adores it. He has visited twice already. I checked out some Yelp reviews and honestly, I wasn't too impressed. To be realistic, I wasn't eager to try it since it's nearly an hour's drive for us. However, since my younger son was really craving some Dave's Hot Chicken, we decided to make the trip. There are a few Dave's Hot Chicken locations in the Bay Area, and we headed to the one in Fowler near USF. Parking is a breeze since it's located in a shopping mall. The area is known as University area. Their menu is quite straightforward, offering chicken tenders or chicken sliders, but no chicken wings. I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I opted for the mild tenders with fries, one of my sons chose mild, while the other went for medium. He mentioned he had tried hot before, but it was just too spicy for his liking. For a fast-food joint, I think the prices are a bit steep. I wasn't wowed by the taste of the tenders or the fries, which were just okay. My younger son still loves this Dave's Hot Chicken, but my other son thought it was just average. To be honest, I don't see myself returning to this place; I definitely wouldn't drive an hour for it again. The staff was friendly, and the place was clean, but I just wasn't impressed with their menu or the flavor of their chicken tenders.

Tiffany P.

So good! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The spice levels are no joke--perfect if you like a little (or a lot) of heat. The fries were seasoned just right and the pickles were a great touch. Quick service and clean spot. I'll definitely be back!

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Matthew M.

The staff was friendly and the place was really clean! I got the two sliders at the hot level and I was not disappointed. There was a slight sweetness and the spice level was just right. Loaded with flavor and really fresh! 10/10 would recommend. Thinking of doing extra hot next time.

Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
Brigitte L.

We love us some DHC! We've been ordering Uber eats from here on occasion and it's a family hit! All founded by our daughter when I was in the hospital and she wanted to find a place for food. Out of the 4+ times we've ordered from here the order has been accurate every single time. The chicken you can get in different spice levels including no spice, just for me :) Love the flavoring on the chicken and the fries. And don't forget the Dave's sauce! That stuff is good! The breading is not too thick and it doesn't fall off when you bite into the tender. The chicken tenders are HUGE so you really could share a meal between 2 peeps. It's a WHOLE LOTTA CHICKEN!

Ticie B.

Hot chicken is just hot chicken. Nothing too special here especially for a combo meal that totaled over $20 and does not come with a drink. The tenders were a pretty good size and I enjoyed the flavor but I don't get the rave. Hot chicken is literally just hot chicken, nothing more nothing less.

#Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries & Side of Mac & Cheese
Kat W.

We got the #4 Slider with fries. Order was ready very fast. The slider was a regular sized sandwich, chicken was crispy and flavor was pretty good! We got the mild so wasn't spicy at all. Fries were so so, nothing to rave about. We also got the Mac and cheese which was really good. Reminded me of chick fil a Mac and cheese. My toddler loved it as well!

Buse C.

Man, I live Dave's Hot Chicken. I've gone 3-4 times in 2 months and it's a good 25 minutes from me. Please come to Wesley Chapel. I've never had an issue with the service or my food. Love subbing the fries for the Mac and cheese at no extra cost. I love getting the sandwich. Food is prepared very fast, very hot, and the tables are always clean when we have been there. What I don't care for: their milkshakes. Tried the chocolate once and probably won't try it again. There was no chocolate flavor to it and it was SUPER sweet.

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