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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.6 (194 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:45 AM (Next day)
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    Cauliflower Hot Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
    Brandy B.

    We love going to Dave's. The food is amazing and I'm vegetarian so I get the cauliflower sliders. My kids love the chicken. You sign a waiver if you want the hottest spice. I love hot but this is next level. The service is always super nice and they tell you Dave's sauce and honey make the sandwich hit. The music is great and the murals are amazing. We love you Dave's!

    Dave's #3 - one slider, one tender, fries
    Megan E.

    Ordered takeout to experience Dave's for the first time and WOW. The sliders!!! I chose hot for mine and it was the perfect spice level - hot enough where you feel something but comfortable enough to enjoy the entire meal. The chicken was crispy and juicy. The bread was nice and soft. The Dave's sauce perfectly tying everything together. I love spice so I let my curiosity get the best of me and I had to try the reaper tender... I know it's most likely named after the Carolina Reaper pepper but man I sure felt like I saw a glimpse of death after that first bite. This is SPICY. Good thing I had a top loaded shake on deck to alleviate the pain.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Brittney C.

    Me and my husband's first time at Dave's Hot Chicken and our experience was underwhelming. The portion sizes were big and the chicken itself was very tender, juicy, and crunchy but the flavors were not there even when I dipped it in ranch. And the ranch is an additional cost of $1.49. The powdered seasoning that the chicken and fries are coated in is not that great and makes for a weird texture experience. Not bad just not good either. The orange sauce is sweet so you are getting a "sweet and savory experience" but didn't work for me. I tried the chicken and honey (not my vibe) but some may like it! Lastly, fries were crunchy and airy but tasted just like the chicken because of that powder seasoning. Ultimately, it was very mediocre in flavor and the atmosphere at this particular location was not very inviting. Also, women's restroom lock was broken and their shake machine was broken.

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    Service is horrible, the food was oily and I got no fries . This Dave's is the worst Dave's in Tucson , please head to the heading to marana , it will be worth the drive . I ordered a $9 milkshake , it's was foamy not even milky and it was warm ! We didn't drink it definitely not worth the wait time they take to get the food out and not worth the drive and money ! Never coming back .

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Jessica A.

    Delicious food, fast service, fun ambiance! My go to order is the 1 hot slider and 1 extra hot tender. The fries are perfectly crispy and so good with the sauce they give you. I'm so glad they give you a side of pickles because I really enjoy them with my sandwich! The service is quick and they're always very friendly. This spot is always nice and clean when I go and the art on the walls are so fun!

    Single Slider
    Brinny S.

    I think the chicken sandwich was decent. I ordered the hot as my heat level, and it was not as hot as I was expecting it to be. The sauces were good, especially the combination of the honey with the Dave's sauce, but nothing mind-blowing. The food took about 15 minutes, and it was a decent amount for about 10 bucks. The chicken pieces in the sliders are pretty big. It was uncomfortably warm inside the restaurant though, which made sitting down to eat your meal in there not the most pleasant experience.

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    Denise K.

    Place is new to town. Big hype. Lots of art. Loud music. (Not a bad thing) Food took a bit but IT'S CHICKEN, EXPECT IT! Great customer service. Food was good. Prices are decent. Everyone enjoyed it. We'll go back.

    2 tenders combo
    Christina Z.

    Solid place overall but if you're looking for the typical Nashville-style hot chicken, it's a little different since the only chicken offerings come in chicken tender form (either tender vs tender in a slider) instead of a choice of breast, thigh, or wing pieces. There are different combos to choose from which come with pickles, a side of fries, piece of toast, and Dave's sauce. After driving by a few times in the weeks after their opening, we finally found a time when the line wasn't completely out the door and got our food within 30 minutes. The chicken is tasty overall and isn't dry at all. We tried the tenders combo and the 1 tender and 1 slider combo. The mild and medium heat levels were just right for us, and the pickles and creaminess of Dave's sauce helped balance the spices. The slider comes with a slaw which adds a freshness to the sandwich. Since they're fairly new, there are a few kinks I think they're working still out in terms of managing lines and orders - we ordered online another time and it took about an hour to get our food, but hope that things will settle out as they get into the swing of things because the chicken is pretty delicious.

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    Tiffany S.

    If you love chicken, especially chicken that seasoned to perfection, juicy for rash, you have to go to Dave's hot chicken. I have been waiting forever for them to bring one to Tucson and I am so glad that they did.. I would suggest ordering online unless you have a lot of time to wait. I was in the store for almost an hour and 45 minutes before I was able to get my order but it was well worth it. That's the only reason why I didn't give the five stars because of such a long wait but the ambience was amazing the staff very friendly and accommodating I love the decor the air brushing And I'm looking forward to returning multiple times but definitely placing my order online

    Shawn C.

    First time trying and it was amazing! We ate everything on menu and everything was great!! Ordered ahead for pickup and everything was ready when we got there! Fast friendly service! Clean restaurant with awesome graffiti decoration!! Highly recommend and definitely will be back!!

    6 piece Cauliflower Tender Bites
    Sasha M.

    Placed the order on their app super easy. Was ready by the time i arrived within 10-13 minutes. Headed straight for the online pickup window said my name order ready and complete. Got home everything was exactly as ordered and everything was excellent. It is a lot of food the sliders even though the bun looks a little bit small the actual chicken piece is huge so if you get a box with the two sliders, you can definitely share it. The cauliflower bites were absolutely delicious. I was pleasantly surprised, they were crunchy and spicy and perfect very satisfied with our food and the service.

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    Wife loves this place and insist on me getting it for her every time I'm in town do stop in and get a meal

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    Almost no customers. 4-5 staff, and we all still waited over 30 minutes for our orders. They weren't busy, just had ineffective staff

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    Elijah was a great server who had good knowledge of the menu. Love the new menu items

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    Awesome service great sandwich. Hit the best. Number two is perfect for a couple. Orange drink slush very refreshing.

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    Amellia was so friendly and gave incredible service. I love the food here, but the was top notch!

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    the restaurant was clean, the staff was pleasant and the food was fresh! Chris was great at answering questions.

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    Best chicken sandwich around! Service is always excellent and very professional. Clean restaurants and quick service

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