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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.4 (45 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    "Hot" tender and ranch
    Devre C.

    Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 8/10 We went during a weekday during lunch hour and there was only 1 cook and 1 cashier so it wasn't as fast as expected but still ready at a decent time. Everything was perfectly crisp and juicy. All the sauces were great and paired well with the food. Mac n cheese wasn't bad at all which surprised me. I got medium and hot heat. The medium is perfect for a kick and the hot burned my mouth to the point if I kept eating it I could not taste it lol I love the heat so it truly surprised me how spicy it was. I still liked it but if you want to enjoy the flavor of the chicken I would stay under medium heat. Drunk (strawberries n cream) was very refreshing. It was sweet and sour but definitely will give you brain freeze. Overall, everything was made great but very greasy and messy which I'm okay with if it's yummy.

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    Traci E.

    Excellent customer service. Cecilia (manager) went above and beyond to celebrate our birthday boy! The live chicken (costume) was an added bonus for the birthday bash. Fun surprise! The food was delicious and hot. Staff were very nice and friendly! Happy you are in Vacaville.

    10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries
    Shawna G.

    I came here to try this new restaurant out on a Sunday at 5pm and the place was packed! I have never been to a Dave's Hot Chicken before. I accidently stood in a line against the wall thinking it was the food line to order but it was people waiting for their food order leaning against the walls. Thankfully, someone noticed us in the wrong line and redirected us. I ordered the 10 piece chicken nuggets with fries and a side of ranch. It came with Dave's sauce packet which was a delicious dipping sauce that seemed similar to in n out's sauce. I had low expectations for the French fries but they had a special salt seasoning on it that made it taste better than just bland fries so that was a nice surprise! It tasted like Lawreys salt seasoning. The ranch sauce was an extra $1.49 per added sauce. I didn't realize the Dave's sauce packet came with the meal, I probably wouldn't have ordered the ranch side. They accidently gave me a spicy ranch too which was spicy! The chicken nuggets had flakey crispies for the breading that made them crunchy and delicious on the outside and juicy on the inside! They are pretty plain with no spice but the dipping sauces make them even better! My boyfriend ordered the single tender extra hot and his mouth was burning. When I looked up at him, I could see the burn from the spice was having an effect on him. He said he was glad he didn't get the hottest spice flavor! The fries were crispy too and the seasoning salt on them gave them some umph. I was surprised by the drink selection of frozen slushy drinks, fountain drinks including cherry coke, a couple options of iced tea and milkshakes! I read the reviews about the ambiance being loud and it's true. The music was a mix of 70's and 80's music. The walls are spray painted which was a really cool artsy and unique design with tributes to vacaville. The floor is cement so I noticed there wasn't anything in the establishment to absorb sound. There is outdoor seating through the back door where you can escape the noise level, but if you want something more quiet, you might want to get it to go to avoid the noise. We sat at a two person table and everytime I looked around while we ate our food, there were groups of high schoolers with their friends. Overall, it's a nice fast food restaurant addition to vacaville if you want some fried chicken!

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    Marsena V.

    Location is convenient nice outside patio, inside is smaller. Customer service was great, everyone was willing to help us, especially Melannie. She went above and beyond to fix our order. As for the sliders (medium flavor) it lacked heat and flavor. My daughter loved her chicken wings hot honey & my husband loved his Mac N Cheese. They were happy with their food.

    Hector G.

    This was my first time trying a Dave's, and it did not let down. The Mac and cheese was just average, but the chicken was super flavorful and juicy. The wait was a little long, but it was worth it.

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    Alyssa helped me out and recommended I try the #3 medium. It was the perfect spice level, and was so fresh and crispy too!

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    28 days ago

    This is the slowest fastfood place I've ever been in. Be prepared to wait 15 to 30 minutes.

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    Chicken and the breading had no flavor. Mac and cheese was good as well as the pickles. Drinks should be included in combo deal.

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    The food is great but the service takes forever . They need to figure out the service

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    2 months ago

    Great food. Wonderful service by Galilea! Good value. A bit noisy but we ate in the car. Thanks Galilea!

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    2 months ago

    Food was very good and service was fast! So excited to have them in our home town. Definitely excited to try the new items that come through

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    1 month ago

    Everything is crazy overpriced and chicken isn't really that good. My blue berry blast was frozen solid not good.

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    25 days ago

    Delicious and filling, the chicken is always juicy and crispy. I was pleasantly surprised at how good this place was. Worth it!

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    Great customer service and amazing fresh food. Great experience overall would recommend.

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    2 months ago

    Guile's was the best first man service was great. And food was fire. Ambiance was relaxed and clean. Best ever.

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    Love DHC, and Galilea was super helpful, and was making the space spotless in between customers! Thanks

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