I have been squirting acid fire all day from the hot chicken, all night I could feel the heat in my body haha. It was a good hot chicken sandwich. I had meal #2 ( 2sliders and a side of coleslaw) Drink is not included. I got a small pop with it. Came out about 30$ The spice seasoning they use is good. Good texture and the chicken was cooked well. Coleslaw is mid. The dip they give you paired well with the chicken. That much money though for 2 sliders, not even full sized chicken sandwiches, and then not include the drink in the "combo", criminal. Chicken is expensive, I know it. Due to the price I wouldn't return as I didnt see it much better then pg clucks or hg hot chicken. read more

I always order the #2 which comes with 2 sliders and fries. I usually get medium spicy and it's pretty spicy. I love their fries and pickles! Service is always quick and there are seats for you to dine-in. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 - 2 sliders with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My visit was on a cold Thursday evening. I was attending an event around the Parkdale area and had less than an hour to grab a bite to eat. I saw a large bright sign and a few people dining inside, so I decided to check it out! As soon as I entered, a young man at the cashier greeted me. Then he asked if I have ever been to the place before. I replied that this was my first time, and he thoroughly went over the entire menu, explaining the types of meals available and the spice levels. I took his suggestion and ordered a chicken burger combo and chose spice level as spicy (instead of hotter level). When the combo was ready, it was delivered to me by the same young man. That was a cool surprise! The combo included a chicken burger, fries, with slices of pickles and a side of spicy creamy sauce. The chicken pieces in the sandwich were coated with light batter and fried- the batter was spicy as I expected, but much hotter than I thought! The chicken pieces were large, juicy, and non-greasy, the best kind of chicken pieces that I want to eat! The fries were lightly crispy and non-greasy- between bites, I ate some pieces of pickles (they were sour and had nice crunch to them). During my meal, the same young man to check-in with everyone dining inside. That was a really nice touch! I can't wait to go there again to try other items! If you love spicy food, your tastebuds will have a great time! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken burger combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious quick hot chicken sandwich. Not fancy. Not life changing but yummy. Want a quick chicken fix this place provides it. Cashier was a bit aloof. Otherwise, the staff put their best foreward. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I loved it!! The bun was great, chicken was nicely seasoned loved their signature sauce the pickles and slaw definitely added to the flavor-I got mine with cheese. The chicken was super tender and juicy-not oily either. So I had been wanting to try them ever since they opened up in Toronto and I'm glad I did. So here's the deal when you eat their food you can instantly tell it's a franchise quality you can't compare it to a place like Chen Chen. The fries too as you can see don't look homestyle but overall I loved it. So I made my order over their website and the entire process was quick and food was ready in timely manner and was packaged well. The only reason I felt makes me hesitate to give them five stars is the price point so this box which has 2 medium sliders with cheese and some fries was $17.99 plus $1.50 for cheese and then the tax. For someone like myself who doesn't have a huge appetite actually ate almost ate a slider and half as they aren't big or filing. For the two sliders I got one hot and one medium. I definitely enjoyed the hot over the latter. They have 2 more spicer levels above hot. Overall definitely will get them again I loved the flavors. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This newish American chain has opened its first store in Canada. I don't see what the hype is all about, though & it's on the pricey side (got to pay franchise fees, I suppose). Had combo 3 which came with 1 slider & 1 tender. Actually both used the same chicken: the slider at $2 more gets you a bit of slaw, less sauce & a bun instead of sliced bread. The chicken was quite good: moist & tender & pretty tasty, though it was a bit too salty (I have a high salt tolerance). Mild was really quite mild though it was a slow burn that intensified a bit. The fries were decent. They were slightly seasoned though a bit too salty. The pickles were ok. The kale slaw was decent - nothing special. Dave's sauce seemed to just be ketchup & mayo. read more

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Got take out with 2 friends since we happened to walk by. We all came to the same consensus that it was GOOD, but a bit too salty. I liked the flavour/seasoning but it wasn't my favourite. I also thought that the price for 1 tender was a bit much ... But I wasn't expecting it to come with bread, pickles, and sauce which definitely made it more worth it! I think the single tender is a good snack, definitely better than grabbing a snack at McDonald's for the same price. Also their tender + sandwich combo is a great deal! We looove the house sauce with fries. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Said the meat is halal and when I asked the staff where it was from, she said she didn't know and told me to check the certificate, which was on the wall behind the cash register counter LOL Great customer service! Management needs to have a meeting with the staff and ensure they're all in the know about the answer to this basic question. I ordered one chicken tender and was charged about $8 and change. The piece I received had very little bread-coating on it which was outside of my expectation. I don't know if I had a terribly made batch or if this is how it is here. Anyways it was an interesting flavor with some bitter herbs, notes of sugar and savory spice. It was okay but it was better with the dipping sauce. I would try it again if I'm ever in the area but it's not something I would drive out for. And I would make sure that I got a well coated crunchy tender. If you're in the Scarborough area, "thgs hot chicken" might be a better option, and it's Muslim owned so you know it's halal. Credit card accepted. Green p street parking read more

Caught an Uber here right before my flight back home to LA . I was curious to try one of the Toronto locations as I am one of the original patrons of Dave's (from the days when they were a parking lot operation) . They've come along way baby !! I'm so happy for their success ! After checking this franchise location out I can honestly say it did not disappoint!! It was hands down honestly better than many of Los Angeles locations . The staff members were super attentive and friendly and Tiana was especially nice ! My Fries and tenders ( on my two sliders ) were cooked to perfection ! I highly recommend checking this place out. I can see why Drake aka Ontario's very own became an investor ! P.s - pro tip -for a maximum spice flavor bomb experience I recommend adding one whole honey packet and half a packet of hot sauce directly on top of each tender on your sliders. I also recommend mixing the honey and hot sauce in your fry container for dipping ! Also If you're a greedy American and aren't carb conscious I also recommend you order extra fries as the portions are truly Canadian here aka the right healthy portion size.lol read more

Was in the area for work, and decided to stop by. Ordered a #1 mild heat. The chicken is moist and tender, the outside is firm crispy with flavor. Fries are great and the sauce goes perfect with it. The lady handing the food was super kind! Wish I got her name read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Gord and I picked up a late lunch at Dave's Hot Chicken in Parkdale (they opened a couple months ago). Gord got Combo #1 (tenders) with no spice and mac 'n cheese. He liked the tenders and would get them again but wasn't crazy about the mac 'n cheese because of the spice. I liked it so will have it for lunch tomorrow. I got Combo #3 (tenders and slider but with no kale slaw) with lite mild spice and fries. I liked it and would get it again. The fries had a bit of spice on them. The lite mild spice on my sandwich and tenders was spicy enough for me. It was a big meal and I have a tender and half a slider left over for lunch tomorrow. The staff were really friendly! read more

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Lunch for 4 anyone !?!? Introducing Dave's hot chicken I love me some hot sauce as y'all probably know but a spicy sauced up chicken sandwich with the funky cucumber-esk pickles are my weakness !!!! Y'all gotta go try Dave's hot chicken YA HURD !?!?!? A++ For more food reviews and recommendations follow my instagram food blog @arieshungrie or on my website www.arieshungrie.com | I taste & review the good, bad & the ugly so you can get straight to the good. Thank me later ;) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches (spicy) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Second time in this location. Truly enjoy their fried chicken however, my rating this time did change a little due to their milkshake and me being a little more critical than i was last time. Wait time and service: 5/5 I came early on a Friday morning when it opened so it was really quick as we were the only people there. Food took around 5 minutes. Service was good, the guy who was working by the cashier was really nice and we felt welcomed. Food: 4.5/5 Combo A was good. Two sliders and fries. We got one mild and one extreme spicy. It was really good and it is pretty spicy. Taste was just as i remmebered, the chicken was crunchy and tasted really good. Still didn't understand the wonder bread concept but i rolled With it. Drinks: 3/5 Really didn't like the strawberry milkshake. It took like 2-3 seconds for them to bring it out so I'm not sure if it's Fresh or not. I didn't really like it as it was really sour, didn't finish just threw up. Usually it's hard to go wrong with milkshake. Overall:4/5 Still my go to chicken place. Let me know if anyone has any recommendations. Would definitely come again, i was also told by waiter that they're planning to open a misssisauga location by square one! read more

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One day, my best friend messaged me saying "I hate this place, it ruined my life. My mom won't stop talking about it and and she even dreamed about it." So of course I had to check this place out. I needed to find out if this chicken really was as good as she said that it was. Hidden away on Queen West in Parkdale is this hot chicken joint. The menu here is simple - they have chicken tenders, sliders, fries, mac and cheese, slaw. As this was my first time here, I decided to get both the slider and the chicken tender because I wanted to have more variety. They have several different options for heat, and I got the hot and I am so glad that I did. It was a nice kick, and it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy. I really liked how crispy their chicken tenders are. The pickles and slice of bread that came with the chicken tender were a nice touch. I liked the slider a bit more, because it was basically a chicken tender between buns joined with a crunchy, creamy slaw. It all worked together to create a symphony of flavor. Service here was also very good. It was quick and efficient, and the restaurant was very clean. The staff uniforms also had a fun saying on the back - get rich or die frying. All in all, while this is a little bit more pricey than the usual fried Chicken joint, it is worth the price. I can't say for sure that I won't be dreaming about this chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #3 slider and tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Customer Service: Staff was friendly, efficient and the place was clean. Food: I got the chicken sliders with medium spice, simple but so good. It had kale slaw, pickles and dave's sauce. They sliders were filling and tasty, with tender, juicy chicken- not too oily. The sauce and toppings were exactly what I wanted, and the spicy was a nice kick read more

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Just learned about Dave's Hot Chicken (and their connection to Drake) yesterday and was super excited to try them, especially with the Reaper sauce as Carolina Reaper is my favourite hot pepper. I love how their disclaimer says it can cause "emotional distress, or even death." Lol It arrived super quickly through Doordash...my first impression was that I liked the packaging (love the logo) and nice to see the checkmark next to "Reaper." Upon first bite my impression was "excellent"! Really like the texture and it had a legit level of heat. I wouldn't say that it is "waiver sauce" level though. Carolina Reaper is about 1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) and I would say this was about half that (based on comparable sauces). It felt at least as hot, if not more so, as Five Points (now closed down). For someone who routinely does waiver challenges or that type of thing, this should be no problem but "civilians" who find suicide sauces at wing places to be too hot should probably stay away from this sauce. I should also point out that the "sliders" are bigger than I thought...basically their chicken fingers between buns with coleslaw. As such, I think I would order one slider and the cheese fries next time. I did like the plain crinkle fries so adding cheese could only make them better. Thankfully I didn't die or get so emotionally distressed that I couldn't write this recommendation. read more

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Ordered a cauli #3 in medium delivery from them today. I really appreciate they have vegetarian options. The batter was very crispy and flavorful. Slightly greasy so I cannot finish the whole box in one sitting. The cauliflower in the middle is tender but not mushy. Fries are well seasoned though slightly soft after the delivery trip. Overall no problem at all. Will go for a more spicy one next time read more

Been on my to try list for a while but the lines up's were insane in the beginning. Found my opportunity with no line. The ordering was a breeze and the employees were very nice. Got the combo. They have Apple Pay which is awesome. The food came out surprisingly fast. The food was delicious and I will most definitely be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We finally got a chance to try this place out after hearing about all the hype. We tried last weekend but the lineup was super long and went all the way around the corner of the restaurant. Today as we arrived there was no lineup outside. Perfect timing !! We ordered the combo #1 (reaper), combo #2 (extra hot) and combo #3 (no spice). The chicken tasted so good. The reaper was super hottt !! Not for those with low spice tolerance. I think the extra hot is perfect for me giving the best compromise for spice while still being able to enjoy the food. Not sure if I'd come here again even though the food was real good. I gave this place a 4/5 star only because it's not that forgiving on your wallet..... read more

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Updated Review Since I had a meh experience the first time with Dave's Hot Chicken, I was invited back to try them again. This time there wasn't a massive uncoordinated lineup wrapping around the building which was nice Had the sliders combo, with 2 sliders, fries, kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce. This time we wanted to see if the mild had a little kick to it (had medium and hot the first time). I had instant regrats as the mild had no kick at all, and wished I chose medium instead lol. This time the fries weren't soggy, and the chicken was actually hot and crispy (though the batter was a touch on the salty side). I love how they included packets of honey, cause the sweetness drizzled on the hot chicken was delicious! The second try definitely was better than the first, and definitely because they weren't just pre-making and serving items to keep up with the crowds. Pretty good but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

I'd give this place a solid 3.5 but not quite 4. I ordered combo 3 since I wanted to try a tender and a slider. This was the best option to try both. I think for the price, it's pretty much on par with other chicken sandwiches. It's a decent size. The chicken wasn't exactly juicy but it wasn't dry (thank goodness). I wish there were more fries in the box. They weren't all that impressive but maybe if they were freshly fried they would've tasted better. The tender came sitting on a slice of white bread. It kinda soaked up the sauce/grease. I wish I got the hot. Medium had zero effect. I didn't want to burn my face off so reaper was out of the question. I wasn't ready to sign my life away either. For value though, I might have to stick with Popeyes. But since I was in the area, it was a positive experience. Service was welcoming and friendly too. read more

Update: the chicken portions are more so tiny compared to what they used to be. Flavour is still amazing Update: this place is still the #1 fried chicken in Toronto. This LOCATION specifically as welll is my favourite!! I literally go at least once a week! EAT their eat fresh and u will fall in love!' This is by far the best FRIED CHICKEN in TOWN! Its a lot of meat for a tender. Its juicy, crispy and well seasoned. The service at that specific location is beyond exceptional. The food always comes out fresh. *Tyson* always goes above and beyond to make sure the food is up to expectations!! I literally come to that location because of TYSON! This manager is by far one of the best in any restaurant chain I have been too! read more

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The chicken is awesome. Seasoned really well, super juicy. The price is a little too much for what you're getting in my opinion but that being said the quality of chicken was great. We got a combo #3 which is 1 tender, 1 slider, and fries. We added another tender. Drinks aren't included in the combos. Fries were okay. I definitely recommend eating it as soon as you get it because the colder the food is the less enjoyable it is. The spice level was enjoyable. We got the "hot" level and if you can tolerate spice it's a great choice. It's definitely a spot that has built up hype and the flavour was great. I really enjoyed the slider with cheese. The tender is served on a slice of white bread and slider on bun with coleslaw; so I would recommend you try the slider over the tender. The sauce was nice. Overall a good spot. They follow COVID guidelines and the staff was really nice. read more

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Thank you Dave's Hot Chicken. I love when there's a long hair in my food. I love it even more when I waited over 15 minutes for my food... which isn't long but it is when the people after you get their food before you.... You only sell 1 thing... fried chicken. How can you mess that up? Please stop hiring incompetent people. Never coming here again. This was my 3rd time and 3rd time was not a charm. Thanks, Don't eat here Angela read more

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I've been to Dave's Hot Chicken twice now. The first time, it was okay, but I think much of the experience reflected some opening jitters. The second time I went was great. The chicken was fresh and all of the sides were fantastic. Staff were vigilant about enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, and service was still fast despite this. Just a warning, Dave's Hot Chicken is waaaay hotter than you would assume. Mild is spicy. Medium is very spicy. Hot is more spicy than anything I've ever had. Enjoy with caution. 5/5 read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #3. Tender is massive. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Best chicken burger in town......chicken is so crunchy and juicy Fries is to die for... I wud try everyday read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Reaper chicken slider and curly fries... yummm - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place has absolutely nailed the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. I was first introduced to Dave's by some friends of mine in Los Angeles; when I found out that Dave's had expanded into Canada I was so happy. You can choose your level of 'hot' and the seasonings are so tasty There's three locations in Toronto and all are open late which is a bonus. The Leslieville location has an upstairs seating area and a real retro feel. All restaurants have great wall art, nice ambience and just a really nice atmosphere. Really makes me feel like I'm in LA... definitely give Dave's a try if you're in Toronto. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo of slider and tender with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Orders the tenders combo the other night. Let's start with, I'm Chinese and I've always been a fan of Sichuan mala hotpot, Thai spice, Indian spice when it comes to heat. This heat is comes with the after taste. Had no problem with the HOT tenders. We did get a Reaper as well. Had no problem eating it but the after burn is real. The waiver is a bit of a hype for those who are of fans of Asian spicy food, this is just a different kind of kick but probably not a challenge to those who love Sichuan hot pot or those who can handle the highest heat level at Pai. My comrade said best if they had actual chicken parts and not just tenders so there would be more chicken flavour. read more

I think social media drew me here last Monday as I was on my way home to grab lunch along Queen to Roncensvaille, due to construction I was forced to detour and found this Chicken place with its mouth wide open acting all surprised. Had to stop in to give this place a shot as I don't usually have fried chicken. I have to say the place is a simple American fast food joint. The place presented a well thought after simple menu combos without even having to hesitate to choose (tenders, sliders and one of each). With the simple decor that catches your attention as you wait for the food (not too long). I've picked up the slider in a medium heat while my brother went with the slider in a medium heat. Food was juicy and tender, it came in a toss able box, 2 pc tenders with thick fries in a Cajun seasoning, pickle slices, and looks to be 2 pc of bread to bed the chicken tenders. I have to say I like it and will be back when I'm in the area. The decors pretty funny with the squeezable chicken locked into a fire safety cabinet. read more

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We went and it was quite busy but the wait wasn't too long. We ordered: combo #1, combo #2 and a poutine. I would say it's all a bit expensive for what it really is but overall, it's a good place. Combo #1 is 2 pc tenders with a side of fries. We subbed the fries for a Mac and cheese. First off, this combo was served with white bread which already threw us off because it's just plain white bread and 2 pieces of chicken tenders thrown on top. It was just alright. Also, the Mac and cheese is very plain.. no flavour whatsoever. Combo #2 are 2 chicken sliders with fries. The size of the sliders are great (as shown in my photo). Decent size because when you think about "sliders", you think they're appetizer size but it's literally 2 chicken burgers with fries. Definitely tasted good. The poutine is fries, gravy, cheese and chicken pieces on top. It tasted good and better than combo #1 by a long shot. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #2 - sliders with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff, always fast & best place for a chicken burger around read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Artwork. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This place is not taken care of. The people running the counter don't have half a brain. My order got charged, but because they didn't get a receipt in the back they had to refund me, recharge me. There was a line that formed. The manager told me I had to wait in the line again. Clean this place up. Get some people know who what there doing. Trash every where on the floor in the back. read more

I've been waiting to try this place ever since the avalanche of instaposts started popping up about their creamy mac and cheese and fiery chicken. Disappointed is an understatement. The fries were stale (tasted like they were just trying to get rid of their old fries), mac and cheese was dry (I just tasted pasta), order was wrong (I ordered 2 extra Hot and was given an extra hot and no spice). The slider was pretty decent (it was extra hot so maybe that added to the flavour..), but everything else was lacking. (Picture is my friends meal, two medium level tenders). read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried combo # 3 (one slider + one tender) and a side of Mac & Cheese! Got the chicken extra hot and it wasn't too spicy (recommended level for those who enjoy spice). I might try the reaper next! Mac and cheese was underwhelming, but creamy and saucy. Will come back! This place was better than PG Clucks. read more

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Loved it! Great food! Customer service was ok, definitely worth the wait. Delicious & chicken not dry, perfect crunch! read more

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Guys, this is the spot. I knew nothing about Dave's when it opened, except that it was a little out of the way and I don't often eat fried chicken. All that being said, tell me something's spicy and it's in my stomach before you finish your sentence. Dave's fried chicken ranges from 'No Spice' to 'Reaper', which I learned is a combination of the four spiciest peppers on earth (sort of, the interview I watched with the owners was a few years ago and the hottest pepper they were using was the Carolina Reaper). Dave's makes great chicken. Big, juicy, delicious tenders with all the crunch and none of the grease. You can tell they mean business the minute you lay eyes on the reaper. Devil red dusting which smells like fire. It's not even that slow a burn. It ramps up 10 seconds after it hits your mouth. Within a minute you know what you're in for. Within 10, you've finished both tenders because it was so f'ing delicious. Try this chicken. read more

Wow, this was one of the best chicken sandwiches (slider) I've ever had! I was nervous about the kale slaw and pickles as doing too much can be...well you know. But this was great! Creamy, hot, sweet amazing potato bun and great depth of flavor. I'm so glad they had free delivery or I think I would've missed out on this gem. The Mac and cheese was ok (maybe a sprinkle of that hot seasoning would've done the trick in terms of flavor). Be wary of going beyond Medium heat. I spent a good few minutes coughing after that tender and I'm a Jamaican who cooks with scotch bonnets. Either way, I'll be eating here more in the future. I'd love if they got a location in the downtown core closer to Spadina (but that's just me being selfish)! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 slider combo and Mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We ate at a bunch of fancy restaurants in Toronto, and this honestly may have been our favorite meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly-- tender and not dry, with crispy skin. We got ours medium spicy, which was flavorful as well as a little bit hot. The seasoned fries and dipping sauce were great too. Portion sizes are generous-- unless you're a big eater, the two slider meal is plenty for two. The people working there were very friendly. read more

I love eating here the food is always SO GOOD! The service is always amazing And they have the best music playing. Lessa is my Favorite. I love her so much!! read more

So good!! I've ordered the combo with one slider and tender twice now and have not been disappointed. Be careful with the spice levels-they increase drastically! There was a huge line, but luckily we had ordered online and just had to pick up at the window. Staff was super quick to hand us our order and very friendly. Seems a little pricy, but I think it's good value for what is included in the combo. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - $13.99 Slider & tender combo with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Toronto, Ontario