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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.3 (125 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Marquese C.

Ordered the Dave's #3 consisting of 1 tender and 1 slider. I got the tender extra hot and the slider hot. Dave's chicken is super hot, juicy and tasty. I also ordered a regular strawberry fruity pebbles shake which was really good. The service was great and the decor inside is really dope. The artist who did the interior artwork is really talented!

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Anh T.

Chick-fil-A doesn't stand a chance! The chicken sammies here are so delish! My 1st time ever trying DHC & I'm very hooked. I ordered the #2 sliders with everything on the side. I ordered one medium hot and one no spice. The chicken is very tender and all white meat. It came out pipin' hot. I could only finish one of the sliders. They're pretty big. The guy at the counter was super informative and helpful. He asked if I wanted Dave's sauce, pure honey, and any other sauces and I'm so glad he asked otherwise I would not have known the sauces and the pure honey were literally the highlight on the sandwich as well. Their crinkle fries are a little on the mushy side, which I really love. I do not like crunchie crispy fries so these softer fries hit the spot. I love that they have nugget ice cubes here. It was pretty empty when I arrived luckily because I've been here before, and it was jampacked to the max line was out the door and therefore I did not wanna wait to order at that time so I'm glad I came back and it was empty. Next time I'll order tenders and the mac & cheese, their mac & cheese did really look very creamy. All the other chicken sandwich places do not even have a chance against Dave's hot chicken absolutely zero nada chance!

Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Honest Review S.

Delicious food, amazing customer service, lots of seating inside. I love that Dave's is always so consistent with quality, spice, and their service is 5 stars alone. Will definitely return!

#Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Mac & Cheese (extra hot for all tenders)
Andrea U.

This Dave's location does me right EVERY TIME! The food is always hot and delicious, and the drive-thru moves quickly. Yesterday was especially awesome because the lovely Keisha was working the drive-thru and not only was she friendly and polite, but she hooked me UP! This is what I mean when I ask for extra pickles. If you haven't tried Dave's Hot Chicken yet, do yourself a favor and get the #3 combo with extra pickles, extra dave's sauce, and a side of mac and cheese to cool down those sizzlin' taste buds from all that heat (if you're brave enough!).

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Isany M.

First time trying Dave's hot chicken. Was super excited to try it out! The tenders were soo good. The slider was also great. Such a good combination with the pickles. The seasoning on the hot flavor was 10/10. I made an online order for pick up and we received our food quick when it was time. The restaurant has a lively and cool ambiance. Dave's will definitely see me again!

Aaron A.

I think this might be the best chicken sandwich I've ever had -- the extra hot was everything I've ever wanted from a chicken sandwich in life. It was extremely fresh and the fries were phenomenal. Let's just say I'll be going back. Dave's hot chicken lives up to its name and the hype. Go ahead and treat yourself. Typical fast food joint inside the main service area was clean with fast service.

Michael V.

I came here in January for the first time before my Commanders played the Bucs in the playoffs. I was impressed by everything from the staff executing the orders especially with a packed "line out the door" house to the amazing flavor in every bite of my sandwiches and fries to the cool graffiti style art all over the walls. So I went back recently when I visited the Tampa area again with my family for Comic Con and it was just as amazing this time around. Needless to say this place is now a must stop when I'm in the Tampa area.

Me and my girlfriend stopped at a store in a plaza nearby and I saw the sign for this place and decided to give it a try . We just wanted to split a sandwich to try it out but ended up getting the 2 slider combo. The sliders are in fact a sandwich and are more than enough for 1 person each. The sandwich was delicious , we ordered it medium . Next time I will try the hot version. The fries were seasoned and cooked well. Everything was delicious. The staff was fast and friendly and the place was clean and bright. We will be back again !

Kubra K.

Every time my husband and I visit Tampa, Dave's is our favorite place to stop by. We look forward to driving from Miami just for chicken. Luckily they will be opening a Miami branch soon. This location has some of the kindest staff and such a fun atmosphere. The chicken is always crispy and perfectly seasoned. I like to get Mac and cheese as a side and my husband likes the classic fries. You have the choice to get tenders, sandwich, or a combination of both.

PJ R.

3.5 stars... I got the #1. Fries could have been hotter. You only get one sauce cup to dip (totally not enough) and you have to pay for a second. The vibe of the place was super cute. I like the decor with the walls looking like they were graffitied. Staff was pleasant enough. The bread it was served with was not tasty. The rub on the tenders was ok, but very heavy on the paprika. The chicken was very, very juicy. The sizes were not consistent. One of the tenders was normal, the other was MASSIVE! Almost like 2 tangled together. They also do not remove the tendon from the tender.

Paulo I.

Dave's Hot Chicken recently opened up, so when looking for some lunch the outside design immediately stood out to me. The inside had a great vibe, there was a great crowd and the designs in the inside walls is very true to Tampa. We ordered the Chicken Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries. The server asked if we wanted it "Hot". I thought to myself, "This is Dave's Hot Chicken, not Dave's Mild Chicken". So, I stayed true and went with hot. I like spicy, I really do so at the moment I didn't think too much of it. Once I first tasted the hot chicken, it was moist and tasty but then the heat got to me. It wasn't too spicy to the point I couldn't eat it but it was a bit overpowering for me personally. Someone said that they prefer it that way, so it's really up to you. Overall it was great experience, the food was great, the service was super friendly and the ambiance was stunning.

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18 days ago

Food was hot and fresh. The cashier Lia was friendly and made us feel welcome as it was our first time!

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Great food. Great service! Whoever runs this location, I believe she is a lady who works at the front, thank you for such a lovely meal.

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I love Dave's!! Amazing customer service and Miyani was so nice! The sliders are so fresh and the fries are perfectly seasoned!

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7 months ago

Keisha and Abi gave excellent service and the food was very good as well, I will come back again!

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Keisha was cool as hell she needs a raise and to become manager of the restaurant best chicken out there

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Kendra and Joseph were extremely helpful and very polite. Best service I've gotten at any Dave's hot chicken

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Terrible drive thru service, messed up our order. And the food just wasn't worth it. It was underwhelming.

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Amazing service, great staff, amazing food. Thanks to Shae for all the help, you were very helpful.

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