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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1 (118 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cauliflower bites
    AnneMarie M.

    So its been a year since I have been back to DHC and now there is competition. This trip was part of our comparison tour. We tried Houston Hot Chicken so naturally we had to go back to Daves for comparison. I ordered the singe slider meal, medium heat and a side of cauliflower bites. I had high hopes for the cauliflower but I think they rely on the seasoning to be the coating as well. The result is an overpowering chili powder based crust with a super mushy inside. It just didnt pair well. I think if maybe they used a true coating and then the seasoning these might have been better. Onto the comparison, the chicken itself was tender and juicy. The kale slaw was good but not a true slaw and a bit dry for placement on a sandwich. The seasoning here vs HHC; has a bitter finish if you dont use the DHC sauce. However, the bun was better with DHC and held up well on the sandwich unlike HHC. The service was top notch, the cashier managed my party of 7- different orders patiently and was very pleasant. I honestly felt like they were grateful for our patronage. Dont see that too often! As with the competitor the pricepoint on these high end fast food joins is just too high. $20 for lunch is pretty high. Oh and of course they have the tipping option on the kiosk. Those need to be banned. There is a good amount of seating both inside and outside at this location and I really felt valued as a customer.

    Mild slider with fries
    Sapha H.

    I've been to several other Dave's locations all over the country so I'm used to the taste. This location is just as good as the others, and it being halal is much appreciated. The spice levels are accurate compared to other hot chicken places. However, I was disappointed to see my slider and tender combo box missing coleslaw, pickles, and a side of sauce. My "slider" was essentially a tender on a bun. The rest of the order was accurate. It took some time to get our food despite ordering online ahead of time on a slow Friday afternoon. We came back again a few weeks later and our order was accurate and tasted just as great. Love that their combos come with sauce for no extra charge.

    Single Slider, Mac & Cheese
    Symone B.

    Food was fresh, sandwich had a HUGE piece of chicken and the Mac was so cheesy and fresh. The food came out fast, the atmosphere was cute and clean and they had an outside patio where you can eat and watch all the nice cars go past.

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    Abiba S.

    BEST HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH IN MICHIGAN!!! I went all the way to Tennessee to try the famous hot chicken (among other foods) and Dave's Hot Chicken still gets me every time. For a slider the sandwich is pretty big with generous piece of juicy, flavorful chicken. In terms of spice level, I usually get "medium" and will occasionally get "hot" when I'm feeling adventurous. They also have mild and everything in between all the way up to extra extra hot The hot isn't too bad but the medium is a good amount of heat without getting overwhelmed. I typically go to the Dearborn location (it's also halal there ) but decided to give the Troy location a try. Excellent quality at both locations ! The Dave sauce is a game changer and goes well with fries and on the sandwich. The fries are pretty standard but they serve them lightly seasoned which is amazing. The Troy location has a good amount of seating although it seems a lot smaller than the Dearborn location. The staff was friendly while taking my order and I didn't have to wait long. Can't wait to go back!

    #3 combo sub mac and cheese
    Kaylee L.

    I ordered the #3 combo which comes with a slider, tender, and fries (I subbed Mac and cheese). The medium heat level is perfect for adding just a little spice. This food came out impressively fast, in under 5 minutes during lunch hour which was impressive. I give it 4 stars because the mac and cheese was nothing special--I found it to be pretty bland. I also think the meal should have come with a drink.

    Food was great. Best service at a fast food joint probably ever. They gave me voluntary samples and hooked me up with lots of sauce. Atmosphere was lively and the restaurant was clean. 100% worth it.

    Combo #4. One slider Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Amy B.

    I came here for lunch today on a whim and kind of glad I did. I've been wanting to try it out for a while and finally got the chance. Walking in, the menu's pretty simple and standard. they have chicken sandwiches and fingers with a great selection of items to choose from. I went with the one chicken slider, fries and a drink for a total of $12.70 after everything. I think it was the combo #4? Let me tell you, I loved it! They have a lot of different spice levels here and the lady told me that if I get the hottest one, the reaper, I have to sign a waiver! I'm not going to try that, so no worries there. I went with the mild sauce and it came out great. Let me tell you, not everyone does chicken well. These guys do! Also, one slider is quite big, so don't order two unless you are absolutely hungry. When I hear the word "slider" I think tiny...like white castle size. Not this. These are the size of a regular chicken sandwich, so be prepared when ordering. Also, the staff here's really knowledgeable so ask a lot of questions like I did. The only thing I had a problem with was the area where you get utensils and straws. It was a huge mess! Like all over the counter and floor bad. I assume because if it's location that's why (at the end of the counter) but there really should be some kind of garbage can there since it was a disaster. Hopefully they figure it out soon to keep it less messy. Also, the garbage can is hidden for when you're done eating. I was about to just leave my stuff on the table but when I went around the corner I noticed a trash can available for self clean up. Maybe make it a little more visible an in a better area? that would be nice as well.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Lisa W.

    Let's be frank....it's chicken fingers and fries. The menu is only that, and just turned into sandwiches. So don't go in thinking it's a bunch of options or it's made different. No it's chicken fingers and fries. Is it good though? Yep. Now I got the 1 slider and 1 tender not knowing what to expect. The one tender comes on plain white bread, which for some of us who grew up in the hood...Issa nova sandwich lol I got 1 extra hot which was the sandwich. Was it super hot? No. Was it kinda hot? I guess. Not nose running or tongue dripping hot. It has chili powder - that's what makes it hot which u gotta are like DAMN at first...chili powder? I guess the medium wasn't hot at all. The Mac n cheese was okay. No biggie, not dry had a little seasoning you could see. I ordered through door dash and the driver told me the line was long so I can assume it's a popular spot. I will visit inside one day

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    Saphace A.

    Been wanting to try this franchise since hearing about it on YouTube. We ordered online and came for pick up. Busy busy! Mostly people coming in and out and waiting for their pick up orders. Not a ton of people dining in, but there were a few groups eating outside. The space inside isn't all that large. It's a long narrow hallway with a decent amount of outdoor seating at the back. The order wasn't quite ready on time but I wasn't in a hurry. We ordered combos, which allows you to get tenders, sliders, and fries. You get to choose the spice level for each tender/slider! There are a decent number of spice levels to satisfy different tolerance levels. I chose the combo with one tender and one slider. The slider is basically a tender inside a hamburger bun with slaw. I chose hot for the tender, and medium for the slider. I also subbed regular fries for cheese fries for an up charge. My older sis did the same combo I did but chose medium spice for both her tender and the slider. My other sister got two tenders. She chose hot and Xtra hot. Medium wasn't really spicy for us, and we all love spicy food. Hot was definitely at my level, but wasn't a struggle for me. I'll have to stick with hot and Xtra hot next time. I'm curious about Reaper, since that's the hottest level just above Xtra hot. My sisters both got regular fries which was still pretty well-seasoned! My cheese fries were good but weren't super cheesy. The chicken is halal and is a take on hot chicken but they're from LA. It's seasoned pretty well. Juicy too! The color is a bit more red. If you're expecting Southern fried chicken, this won't fulfill your cravings but it's probably as good as you're gonna get here in the Midwest. Not a bad option though!! I'd totally come back!

    Nicole E.

    It's busy inside and narrow too. Gianna took our order, she's nice and efficient too. #143 for our order. Ordered the number #2 Reaper hot, number #2 hot heat, 2 kale slaws, one fries with added cheese and two bottled waters. $43.50. Not sure if they call out your number or over a PA or if we just need to keep a tab on our food. It's not clear. I see people going up to check up on their food orders. Food took about 10-15 minutes to come out or so. We had to go to the counter to come collect it. The slider buns are cold, fridge cold. Could be warmed some. The cheese fries were okay. Cheese wasn't worth it. The chicken tenders on the sliders were pretty crispy. A decent dry rub. The kale slaw and pickle isn't bad. The kale salad sides gave us a bit of veggies with the carbby sliders. Dave's sauce doesn't add much to the sliders for me. I had a bit of gristly bit to one of my tenders. My hot slider wasn't hot at all. The reaper hot rub wasn't spicy for my husband either. Counter experience was good. Food was quite average.

    Bob B.

    The food was good, staff still learning, major complaint is that it is overpriced. I ordered the reaper level heat, came with a waiver to hold them harmless. It wasn't that hot and the waiver is just a stunt.

    Opening day
    Rachel T.

    So fun! Tried the mild combo number 3 that comes with a tender and slider, fries... love that you can try both in a combo bc I love having little bits of everything. Opening day they gave out little chickens, stickers, and shot glasses.

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    Hot and fresh with great service. Everything spot on from start to finish. Very clean and super friendly

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    I love the coldness and the workers, very good food and love this place so much, have a nice summer

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