Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.3 (183 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Order Dave's Hot Chicken Takeout or Delivery

    Dave's Hot Chicken Photos

    DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like Dave's Hot Chicken

    Recommended Reviews - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Cauli Dave's #2 2 Cauli Sliders w/ Fries
    milagros l.

    Yeah. It's pretty good. Even the cauliflower alternative is good... we will be coming back. Price is worth it.

    Clement L.

    According to WSJ, Dave's hot is suppose one the fastest growth franchise in the F&B space There many strong competitor in the fried chicken sandwich such as Popeyes, Wendy's and shake shack. Price here is 25% more in compares. normal regular size juicy chicken with good Dave sauce which I think is the key. Thousand island with honey & spice. French fries again is good but nothing special. Maybe this chain only good in west coast but not strong enough to go international

    Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries (hot)
    Lailah J.

    Wayne, NJ - simple, laser focused menu, and aren't those usually the best? If you're looking for anything other than chicken tenders, move along. But I'm here for one thing and one thing only, Nashville hot chicken! The spice level varies from "no spice" to "reaper," and though I didn't find the reaper to live up to its pepper's namesake (to me more like a medium), the chicken tenders/sandwiches are quite delicious and flavorful. While I'm not running to come back, the food is perfectly solid. The tenders come with a slice of white bread, and the sandwiches on a bun. Their crinkle fries reminds me of Shake Shack's.

    2 chicken strip combo
    Czarina C.

    Nice and chill place to get some delicious chicken. Since it was my first time, I decided to try the Light Mild seasoning. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the spice was just the right amount of heat if you're looking for just a touch. Place wasn't too loud which I appreciated. Service was quick and friendly. Will try the mild next time!

    Zukhraf S.

    Manager was very hospital and came and asked every table how everything was and if we needed anything. Love that the chicken is halal and we can find daves literally anywhere we travel. This specific spot is great with customer service so we keep going back. Excellent food btw! The sliders and tenders are both very good.

    Nelwin D.

    If you're chasing heat and flavor, Dave's Hot Chicken in Wayne absolutely delivers! We went bold and ordered Dave's #3 (1 tender + 1 slider with fries) at Reaper spice level, plus mini sliders, fries, and a Coke to balance the fire. And yep you actually have to sign a waiver to try the Reaper. That alone should tell you what kind of heat you're dealing with. The chicken? Insanely good. Juicy inside, crispy outside, and that Reaper spice hits like a truck in a delicious, tear-inducing way. The slider was loaded and flavorful, and even the mini sliders had that same punch. Fries were crispy, perfectly seasoned, and made the whole meal come together. The vibe inside is modern and chill, service was fast, and the team was super friendly (they even gave us a heads-up about the Reaper heat). If you're in the Wayne area and up for a serious flavor bomb this place is a must. Just don't forget to bring your spice tolerance... and maybe a milkshake.

    Angelo B.

    Of all the hot chicken options that I've tried in the NE, I'd rank this around mid pack. Its still really good, but not the best IMO. The chicken is on smaller size, but then again the price is also lower. I ordered just a sandwich and was a little hungry after. I prefer places that have a more substantial piece of chicken. The chicken itself was flavorful, as were the various toppings that they added. Parking lot was crazy but that was likely related to the holiday.

    creepy to me
    Chris L.

    Came here with 2 buddies to try hot chicken. We were able to order a tray of tender. we got mild, extra hot, hot, and reaper. We were in a let's hang out and see where the day takes up mood. We started the extra hot and it was spicy. So, spicy that we were going bad to the soda machine for more soda. But the spice was bearable. Then we went with mild to get back to reality and cool our tastes buds. Finally we went for the reaper and it's definitely spicy. The front doesn't hit as hard as the extra hot but the afterburn lingers very hard. we were dunking fries and the tender in the mayo sauce. We even ate the sliced bread with the mayo sauce too. The tenders were big portions of white meat. these are not Tyson tenders. Glad we tried. Id come back for either mild of hot only. this is a fàst casual atmosphere but the table are close together. If you do go Reaper, people may see and hear you cry.

    Double Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Yasser H.

    It's definitely happening at DHC. Dave's Hot Chicken. I usually go with the 2 slider meal that comes with crinkled seasoned fries. Big chunky juicy breast of chicken topped with coleslaw and that ooo so delicious sauce. You have your choice of how spicy u want the chicken breasts to be. Interior is spacious with plenty of tables n chairs. Place is usually full and there is a constant revolving pickup orders for customers. Service has been consistent throughout the different locations I've visited. I'm a regular.

    Slider and Tender (Really Hot)
    Vann H.

    Unpopular opinion... the hot chicken trend is fun, but Dave's does not live up to the hype. It was packed full of people when we arrived on a rainy day. This location was a bit tight but the decor was cool. My son ordered chicken tenders--medium heat with an Oreo shake. He loved his shake but said the tenders lacked flavor. He mentioned this before I tasted mine. I ordered a slider with a tender--extra hot. I have to agree with him about the chicken lacking flavor. The spices were perfect, but it was missing salt to bring out those spices more. My wife ordered a slider--hot. She loved hers, so who knows. They all came with fries, however, the fries could have been cooked a bit more. Also the sliders could use more slaw. Crinkle fries are hard to get right in my opinion. Dave's sauce was just mayo and ketchup. I don't get it. Maybe someone knows something I don't. Rooster's in Montclair was far better.

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

    See all

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Katie S.
    495
    22
    35

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great chicken sandwiches and fries. Service is great and the ambiance is wonderful. Had an amazing meal here

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    great and fast service. staff is super nice and always happy to help! Love coming here

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ian F.
    1
    10
    4

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of G G.
    4
    1834
    5514

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Very busy location. Tables not maintained. Got medium sliders and fries. Great taste

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    They are really good I will come back again the fries are the best and there milkshakes are really good.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Bif P.
    0
    453
    13

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Love this place! Super tasty and delicious! Best fried chicken in town! Service is quick and store is always clean.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Avery A.
    127
    12
    1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The chicken was amazing and every level of spice was amazing the food was fresh and the service was nice

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jackie B.
    74
    153
    33

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Food and service is great, also really good ambiance. the chiken has really good seasoning and taste great.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S J.
    1
    10
    6

    3 years ago

    Food is good and comes out fast. Staff is friendly. Noisy and simple seating. SUPER expensive for what you get.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Brett G.

    Brett G.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Really good service. I do recommend and the best chicken around. Chicken was awesome. Never had better in my life . You need to come here!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Amazing fried chicken. Really flavorful sandwiches. Great music too. Highly recommend coming for a quick bite to eat or takeout

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great food!! This is a fun experience to have. Worth a try.!!!!!!!!!!!! Order based on your spice level

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 5

    Dave's Hot Chicken Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    You might also consider

    Durum Doner

    Durum Doner

    4.6
    (169 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Okay i might be a little impulsive today with this review but when i enjoy my food, the restaurant…read morehas to be thanked! I only knew about this place thanks to yelp as usual. Durum Doner is pretty close to the gym i go to which is good...and very bad! Lol Anyway, when i arrived I didnt notice the place right away and had to do a couple of turns. Inside was nice and cozy. It wasnt a very large place but had enough space to accommodate maybe 10-15 people? There is also outside seating. I bet its nice during a nice sunny weather. As you can see in the photos submitted by many Yelpers, the food looks very good! One of the things that caught my attention was actually how they prepare their plates and how nicely the meats were cooked. When i tasted my orders, they did not disappoint one bit! Chicken and beef were very flavorful and the smell that wafted inside the car as i was bringing them home was sooo darn good it was almost torture. The rice that came with the beef and chicken gyro was flavorful for some reason and the mix of "noodle strings?" was surprisingly very good. Pita bread was nice and soft although became a bit soggy after since it was placed below the meat. Perhaps it was also to catch the oil? Hmm. But either way, i was a happy customer today and ate my big fill...Fyi after a workout. Not good!! But sometimes you just have to be bad right? Will definitely be recommending this place!

    Really nice couple own Durum. I really like the chicken shish and the shepards salad to go. They…read morealways keep me warm while I wait with free turkish tea! Very good

    Photos
    Durum Doner
    Durum Doner
    Durum Doner

    See all

    Luv Bites

    Luv Bites

    4.5
    (19 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Cute little cafe place has unique decorations their tables were doors, chair hanging on the wall…read moreand their bathrooms were in the back of the kitchen. Which we had to exit out and go to the back just to use the bathroom and their dishes with ok it's more of the waiting. It was so small Me & family took over the whole seating area it wasn't much to begin with. But they definitely wasn't expecting that huge of a group to come in all at once. Some of the dishes were unique and tasty. These are some of the dishes we got - Mozzarella Sticks - Zucchini Sticks - Chicken Fingers - Qeema with Paratha [ Patistani Bread , chicken qeema, salad and mint sauce] - Reg waffle [huge] - Paratha Omelet [3 eggs, onions, green chilies,tomatoes, coriander] plus patistani bread on the side - Chai with Almond milk - Wings and fries which waited for the longest time [almost an hour] and it was still raw inside smh Overall this place was ok. The service wasn't even the greatest nor the food. Which it was quite a disappointment. My nieces food was uncooked and they only gave her a free milkshake as an apologize. I don't think we be coming back here again. When i asked one of the staff what is this wthat comes with the paratha Omelet and the staff gave me an attitude and said it's patistani bread like i should have known. It wasn't even listed on their menu that's why i asked. It's a cute place but with their rude attitude, uncooked food. No thanks

    I had a French toast slam and it was really delicious. French toast was amazing. My bf had a lamb…read moregyro platter and it was really good as well.

    Photos
    Owner: Sari
    Owner: Sari
    Chicken Cheez Steak
    Chicken Cheez Steak
    Luv Bites

    See all

    Affan

    Affan

    3.9
    (7 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I was genuinely looking forward to diving into some of Affan's offerings for lunch today. As a…read morediabetic, I have to be incredibly intentional about my meal planning, and I had my heart set on a specific, balanced order to keep my numbers steady throughout the afternoon. I placed my order with the kind of focus usually reserved for a high-stakes IT deployment. Then, at the very last possible second--literally as I was mentally preparing to dose for the meal--I got the notification: "Order Cancelled." It's almost impressive, really. To wait until the absolute final moment to pull the plug is a level of suspense I didn't know I needed in my life. It was like they were playing a high-stakes game of "Guess Who Isn't Eating Lunch?" and I was the grand prize winner. I'm sure the food is great, but it's hard to enjoy the flavor profile of an empty plate and a "Cancelled" status update when your blood sugar is actively dropping. If you're looking for a reliable meal, this might not be your spot. If you're looking for a surprise metabolic rollercoaster ride right in the middle of your workday, they absolutely nailed it. There are other places more suited for the game This is definitely not it

    The restaurant is huge, the dining area is clean. My sister & I went for the Ramadan Iftar Buffet…read more We put in a reservation just in case. When we walked in, we weren't greeted, but we sat wherever we wanted. As soon asbit became Maghrib time, we headed to the buffet table where there were about 8-10 items ready to be self-served. There was 1 lemonade type drink, 1 lentil, 3-4 fried items, 1 noodle, 2 types of rice, and 3-4 chicken curries. Once some dishes were emptied,they were not refilled. There was one pre-packaged dessert (Jalebi) abailable. Flavor wise everything was average, the beef in one of the rice dishes was tough. The spice level was mild of most dishes. I would definitely like to come back & try their lunch buffet outside of Ramadan. Give them a try!

    Photos
    Dining area, inside the restaurant
    Dining area, inside the restaurant
    Piyaju
    Piyaju
    Interior

    See all

    Interior

    Dave's Hot Chicken - chickenshop - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...