Clean establishment, fast service and good food! Stopped in because I had heard about this place but never got a chance to try so I came here and wasn't disappointed! Chicken tenders were so crispy and man, they were NOT kidding about the reaper spicy level. Seriously, only do it at your own risk because it will not be fun for a couple of hours after... but ya know, if you're like me and doing it because you know you can, have fun! read more

Placed our order online for pick up, orders were supposed to be ready by a set time and were ready about 30 mins after original time. The store was extremely crowded with not enough seating for everyone. We had to wait for a table to finish eating so that we can sit down and also enjoy our meal. I ordered the #4 replaced the fries with Mac and cheese and that's were I made the mistake. The mag and cheese wasn't all that good but I added it to each bite of the sandwich as well as honey and the spread and it elevated the flavor. Overall the the food was good, just need better timing for the food to be ready for pick up. read more

We stopped in for something quick and small, so we got the number 2 for $14.99, which doesn't come with a drink. Then, when you pay, the register gives you the option to give a tip on the screen or a tip jar! That's an automatic one star drop for me because this isn't a sit down restaurant with table service. Since when do fast food restaurant employees start getting tips for ringing you up and putting your food on the counter so you can get up and grab it. As for the food, it wasn't that bad but nothing to go crazy over. Also, the place was dirty with crumbs, receipts and wrappers on the floors and tables, which were mostly from the kids, who are slobs that come and eat there. read more

Ordered food around 5pm June 29th just to wait 20 mins for my dine in food, just to hear several order after mine keep get given out just to be told my the rude Latin girl on expo who hates her job if you could find out by her face/attitude. The food is fine but ruins the whole experience especially spending $40+ for some chicken and fries... still ate it not complaining about the food read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

First time having Dave's and i was definitely impressed with the quality of the chicken. The level of spices seem pretty nice - i got mild and my wife got plain. I could have definitely gone with hot, it didn't have much kick. The chicken was great, i felt the meal was very filling but $30 for chicken tenders is brutal. I do wish the prices were a bit lower. Overall i like this place and i could see myself coming back but i thought the inside of the place was kind of weird, the decor was just plain. They have alot of tables packed into this little place so its hard to move around. Prices were high. I'm not sold - but i did enjoy my tenders lol read more

Love the chicken. Always so juicy and spice is on point. Big parking lot. Wish they had more seating inside though.

This place was nice when it first opened , now they just don't care since it's busy most of the time , they even rush you to finish your food so they can kick you out , I tried the Secaucus location and it's was a lot better read more

Not bad, was not spicy (mild). I wasn't sure which spice level to go with so, I went with Mild. Got the Dave's slider. I think I should've gone with medium level heat. The tender was juicy and has nice spice rub or coating to it. I think the rub is what holds the heat? Either way, I'll have to try it again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's Single Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

This became are favorite chicken spot . Staff is all ways nice? Helpful . Foods all ways better then just good when ever I save who want to go to Dave's everyone says me!!! read more

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Ordered: Single Slider (free reward, normal price ~$7): served with kale slaw, pickles and Dave's sauce; medium spice Fries (~$4) Aya's take: I'm glad there's a Dave's in NJ now as I've tried it in a couple other states already. It's typically been a delicious comfort meal but the Wayne location is not quite there yet. I downloaded their new app which rewarded me a free slider which I came to redeem. I placed my order on the app and was never notified when it was ready. When I arrived, I asked one of the workers and it turns out, my order was already there. Had I been notified, I would've arrived sooner to avoid my food getting cold. It's also very chaotic in there with multiple lines bleeding into one another. They also didn't have trays which I found weird and wasteful because it meant they had to use to-go boxes for everything. Anyway, the the Slider & Fries were good but not fresh. I also noticed the to-go order received less fries than I would have gotten if I ordered in-person. For that reason, I would be hesitant to use the app again (unless to redeem a reward). They have a few kinks to still work out but generally, Dave's hits the spot! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider (~$7) & Fries (~$4) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

The food was really amazing and really big portions. The person working at the counter was really friendly. The restaurant itself was clean, nicely decorated with lots of seating. Would definitely recommend! read more

Awesome! Extra hot is definitely hot hot hot! Next time the Reaper!!!! Oh my dear God it's soooo hot!!!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Awesome! Extra hot is definitely hot hot hot! Next time the Reaper!!!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

TLDR: Decent fried chicken. It will satisfy your hot fried chicken craving, but will not wow you. FOOD: my boyfriend got the Dave's number three, which is a slider and a chicken tender. I had a chicken tender and (of course) stole a bite of a slider. Mine was in the medium hotness. His was hot and extra hot. Overall the fried chicken met our expectations. It was decent and satisfied our craving for hot chicken, but could've been crispier. It was a touch too salty for my taste, but not overbearing. Generally, I think the spice levels were pretty Americanized, the medium was not very spicy. I would probably get hot next time. My boyfriend said the extra hot could've been hotter and next time he'll go for the hottest one. DRINKS: My boyfriend got a vanilla milkshake, he said it was OK. He said generally it was too thick, so it either needed a larger straw or a thinner milkshake. SERVICE: It's fast casual - order at the counter and seat yourself place, they call a number when your order is ready. Can't say much about the service, but the food was ready very quickly. I guess that makes sense when the only thing they make is fried chicken. AMBIANCE: Simple, casual, leaves something to be desired in my opinion. It was super busy when we went on Saturday lunchtime. The women's bathroom was out of toilet paper so I had to use the men's. TIPS: Plenty of parking, big lot shared with a lot of places. read more

Ordered from Grubhub, fries were cold. Order called for 2 chicken tenders and only got one. The berry slush had zero flavor. Chicken was just not good. Another second timer 1st and last. read more

My son's chicken nuggets were dry, and the sliders were predominantly bread. I wouldn't recommend the sliders or the Nuggets.

"Hot Chicken?" Who knows if the latest fast food craze will stick but personally, I thought the sliders from this LA import were aggressively over seasoned but the underlying chicken patty was tender and juicy. Honestly, I would have preferred if In-N-Out Burger had made the pilgrimage to the east coast but who am I kidding, eventually every food concept will be available anywhere, 24/7 by drone so I still have a reason to wake up in the morning. To close the loop on Dave's Hot Chicken, the sides were decent (the fries especially) and of course, there's the obligatory Mac and Cheese to sooth our adolescent souls. So, are they a fleeting fad, or long term threat? I suspect the latter and I can certainly see the major players jumping on the hot chicken bandwagon with the McHot*and the HotKing Double Chicken Stacker* (*Patent Pending.) In any case, my drone's here, so catch you later. I was tempted to give a full rack of five stars stars but the meals here are almost at casual dining pricing. For now, let's call it four optimistic stars. read more

My sister ordered delivery for Friday night and we had a STASH of mild and medium burgers because we were new and didn't know what to expect. One box of fries as well. This was amazing. A bountiful serving of chicken that tasted like the proper dry rub was put on tender juicy well cooked chicken breast with crisp pickles and a soft potato bun. I had two with the crinkle fries and all I needed was a MILKSHAKE. Can't wait to eat this again!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - a table full of food - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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Came here on opening night. Line was outside, and it was freezing so clearly people were excited about some fried chicken! Interior is cool, they have spray paint style artwork themed with New Jersey/Sopranos - very fitting. There are ample tables, but on this particular night, all tables were full! This is the type of place where you order at a counter, sit and they call your name. The cashier was really friendly and willing to explain everything about the menu. The menu is simple and easy to follow. As a newbie, I went for the medium chicken tender + slider, with a side of macaroni and cheese. The combos come with fries but you can sub mac, which I did. Macaroni was not good, very watery. Medium spice was actually very spicy for me, and I can usually handle spice pretty well. Next time I will probably get one level of spice down. However, it was still enjoyable. The chicken was really tender and cooked to perfection, no chewy or tough chicken here. The sauce that it comes with is really good, you can get packets of it to go and they also put some on your sliders. Sliders also have kale slaw on them, which is a step up from your regular coleslaw. I don't like coleslaw and I actually enjoyed this kale slaw. Overall, I will probably be back but with some changes to my order. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Inside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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I had previously tried Dave's Hot Chicken in Houston, so when I heard they were finally opening up a location in New Jersey I was excited to go back and get my fix, especially since the last hot chicken place I went to here was terrible. It opened on a Friday and I was there Sunday night, not sure why I thought the line and the hype would have died down by then but it was definitely on and popping. The line stretched out all the way outside, but I was lucky to have just made it inside. I waited in line for about 20 minutes before I made it to the front and placed my order, the cashier was nice, I forgot to get a drink and she gave me a cup for free. I can't remember how long I waited for my food but it wasn't that long, and the girl who gave it to me was super sweet. I ordered mild because I believe I tried the medium before and it was spicier than I expected, the mild didn't really have heat to it but it was very well seasoned. And just as I remembered the food was delicious, the chicken tastes fresh and super juicy. I love crinkle fries and they were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The only complaints I would have is that the sliced bread was a bit stale, and there was a worker on break eating dinner while I was in line. I was the last one by the entry door, the guy behind me was holding the door open and she came over there and very rudely told him to close the door and that people were complaining because it was cold inside. She definitely could have said that in a nicer way, so unnecessary. I think otherwise the staff was doing an amazing job considering how many people were there, someone was constantly changing the garbage so it wouldn't overflow and orders were coming out pretty fast. I hope they open a location closer to me than Wayne though. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #3 combo - mild Comes with a slider, chicken tender and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

I must admit I did not have high expectations for this place. Dang was I proven wrong, after returning from Nashville with the famed Hattie B's, this place was (dare I say) actually better! The chicken was hot, juicy & moist and what makes it great were the toppings! The kale slaw really made the difference. If there's a negative, it's that the fries are as hot as the chicken. Next time I'll ask for plain fries if they can do that. The menu is limited but that usually means each item has been carefully perfected. And they were. Don't be put off by the strip mall location on 23 (and there are surprisingly a few other good choices in this strip). The staff was cordial and there was a reasonably small wait fir the food. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Chicken! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Food 9/10 Service 10/10 Wait 7/10 Price point 7/10 Returning: yes. The chicken is juicy and not dry. The dry hot rub is good on the chicken is good and has a lot of heat. Their sauce that they put on the sandwich and as a side is also very good (just would like more of it) especially for the more hotter sandwich's. I can do w/o the slide of white bread they give with the tender. Seems pretty full most of the time however the wait isn't to bad. read more

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Damn this place KNOWS how to do chicken! The chicken is tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, the slaw is the perfect compliment to the heat, and Pickles are fire, and the Dave's sauce wraps it all up nicely! This is FAR better than Chic Fil A in my opinion and definitely my new favorite chicken place in the area. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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great employees and food, amazing atmosphere. it was a great day and I want to thank them for being amazing

Sliders and tenders are tasty. The spice is in the breading. The fries are seasoned. They serve the tenders on a slice of bread. The slaw is delicious on the slider. You get pickles, honey, Dave's sauce, and dipping sauce for fries. We tried medium. You can feel the spice. Drizzle the honey on the chicken. Yummy! Service is quick. Will take the trip to Wayne again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Easy to order. Teenager love here. Food is good and not oily. Condiments also go well with the chicken, especially the honey!!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries (light mild) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

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It was my first time here and I was very impressed! The service was nice and helpful and even willing to explain the menu since it was my first time. The location is clean and organized! My meal was delicious!!! everything came out hot and My boyfriend and I both got Lite Mild for our meals. I will definitely be returning. 10/10 recommend!!! read more

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Always enjoy finding new places and sharing the with fellow foodies. I happened to be in the area and needed to kill some time and came across Dave's Hot Chicken in very close proximity to the Willowbrook Mall. To be honest, never heard of them before, but after reading some reviews, figured this was my kind of food. Being newly opened, lines were crazy long but had time to kill some waited. Line to order was about 10 minutes from walking in and about another 10 minutes to get the food. Like any new place, people flock towards good food and I did decide to go during the dinner time rush. Ended up ordering the two chicken slider combo with fries. Picked Hot and Extra Hot for my spice level and both were super tasty combined with their Slaw, Pickles, and their special sauce. The food did have so heat to it, but nothing to crazy that prevented me from eating it. Definitely a step above most fast food chicken sandwiches that I've come across. From what I gathered they recently opened. Overall, a really good experience. Can't really fault them for being crowded and despite the crowds, the managed to push people through. I was fortunate enough to get a table to sit down and enjoy the meal vs. eating in the car. If in the Willowbrook area, Definitely worth checking out. Despite the hot in the chicken name, don't get turned away thinking it will be spicey because you can order no spice, and get a pretty tasty sandwich. Two sliders and fries Definitely filled me up and I ended up having some fries as leftovers. While shakes are on the menu, they were not available during my visit, so can't vouch for them. Up until my visit, never heard of this place but based on crowd and reviews, they are a rather popular place for chicken. Not sure if this is the first Jersey location, but this is the closest one to me. read more

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Amazing! 1) The got #2 with two hot chicken sliders and spiced fries. 2) The chicken was extremely flavorful. I think the hot is perfect for me and many people. 3) They also have Coke Zero fountain, which is nice. 4) Their chicken is halal, if that matters to your diet. read more

I mean I never really understood the hype until they finally brought one to NJ so I obviously had to make the drive up and see for myself... let's just saw now it all makes sense. Simple and quality chicken that packs some serious heat although I couldn't get myself to try the Reaper. I wouldn't mind franchising one of these eventually. read more

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Today is the third time I have been to Dave's hot chicken in Wayne NJ. Today is November 21, 2024. I ordered a number 1. The fries were cold and my chicken strips were now cold. I paid over 12.00 for a meal that was a waste because everything was cold. The staff member was not helpful and the manager was helpful also. I will not be returning back here. read more

Food is pretty good for fast food, but sometimes the quality of the chicken is pretty low. The fries are good but some of them taste pretty off. The Mac and cheese is watery, and the kale slaw has very little flavor. The service is alright, but I was given someone else's order along with mine when my buzzer rang, so it was a little confusing. The inside is nice and has great decorations, but the tables are pretty dirty. read more

Another conTender in the chicken game. Big juicy crispy pieces of chicken on soft buns , super crunchy slaw and pickles with Dave's sauce drizzled on it .you can pick your seasoning level from no seasoning to reaper. I tried mild and no seasoning so I can taste the chicken and the sauce and both were delicious. Fries were seasoned nice and crispy as well. Place had plenty of seating , and some fountain drinks. Fast friendly service. Defiantly a good stop for a good chicken sandwich. read more

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It's hard to get a good spicy chicken sandwich in this area. Though there are a handful of good options, it's difficult to find something consistent. Enter Dave's. I ordered online for the first time and decided to go with the two sliders. Don't be fooled like I did: these are not slider portions! One would have been enough for sure. For the heat, I went with an extra hot and a hot because again, places around here really don't do super hot on chicken sandwiches. Well, the extra hot was no joke. Super tasty despite leaving my mouth on fire and my eyes teary. The hot was at my perfect level of casual enjoyment. All in all, they were both great and I can't wait to try this place again! read more

Dave's is located on the corner of Rt.23 S. And Willowbrook Boulevard. It was my first time there on Tuesday 4-29-25 about 3:30pm. I ordered Dave's # 4 Slider Sandwich for $11.00. I ordered an Orange Cream Slushy for $5.70. So I waited for about 10 Minutes. (Other people had phoned in their orders and came in and picked them up.) I got my order, the Sandwich Bun was good and it had a Nice Big juicy piece of Chicken on it!!!! The French Fries were good as well. I would say Dave's is A Little bit better than Chic Fillet because they give you more Chicken. I'll have to go back next week and try their other sandwiches. I would recommend Dave's Hot Chicken to everyone. I am not into Hot Sauces so I can't comment on their sauces. You can read about their Hot Sauces from other people's reviews. read more

Great food! The best chicken on the world You will not regret coming here!!!! The chicken was very fresh. The menu is simple, and the milkshakes are delicious. read more

Awesome work here! Team members are great! The menu is nice if you want food. They are so friendly read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Love the menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Wayne, New Jersey

Price is good, not expensive, good portion too and taste was very good and unique. Especially after trying overpriced and small portions at shackshake yesterday, this was a 10/10 experience. Employees are helpful too. read more

Love coming here when I'm on my way to the movies for a quick bite. Milkshake's are not amazing and only reason they're not getting 6 stars. But the chicken sliders are amazing. And there is a serious difference between medium and hot. read more

I had it for the first time at our NYC trip and I thought I start of with 1 Sandwich extra hot and 1 the level below it was grant the 2nd time now I had the reaper and by god it brought me to my limit but I loved every bite of it best burger ever read more

Great food and halal. We always come and eat here whenever around Wayne area. Chicken sliders are delicious