My visit to Dave's Hot Chicken across from the Kia dealership was a great experience and honestly more impressive than I expected. The restaurant itself has a really cool vibe. I liked the new-wave graffiti style throughout the interior--it gives the place a modern, energetic feel that stands out from typical fast-food spots. It was pretty busy when I arrived, so there was a little bit of a wait, but it was completely understandable once I got my food. What really stood out to me was that everything came out hot. That may sound simple, but these days it's actually rare. Whether it's places like Burger King, McDonald's, or even fried chicken spots like Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, food often comes out lukewarm. Fried chicken especially needs to be hot, and Dave's absolutely delivered. My entire meal--from the mozzarella sticks to the fries--was fresh and hot. I ordered the mozzarella sticks with a little kick, and they were fire. You can adjust the spice level, and the seasoning gave them just enough heat without overpowering the flavor. The fries were hot and crispy, and they came with Dave's sauce, which was surprisingly good and paired really well with everything. Another nice surprise was the slice of bread tucked underneath the mozzarella sticks--simple, but it really hit the spot. The service was also excellent, and I want to give a special shout-out to Jo Jo and Isaiah working the front line. These two really held it down. Their energy is exactly what establishments like this need. They were engaging, positive, smiling, attentive, and in my opinion they kick off the entire experience from the moment you walk in. The manager also came over and greeted me, asking if I was being helped. I made sure to tell him that the front-line energy is the business, because when your team sets the tone like that, it makes a big difference in the overall experience. The only thing I wish they had on the menu would be bone-in chicken. Wings or traditional bone-in pieces would be amazing because that's usually my go-to. That said, the food I had was so good that it didn't take away from the overall experience. Overall, I was surprisingly impressed with the food, the service, and the atmosphere. If you're in the White Plains area and want hot, fresh food with real flavor and great service, Dave's Hot Chicken is definitely worth checking out. read more

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The customer service at Dave's Hot Chicken in Tarrytown was excellent. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. Unfortunately, the food wasn't the best for us. I'm not a fan of spicy food, and we specifically requested no spice on everything we ordered. Even so, the food seemed heavily seasoned and still had more heat and seasoning than we expected. It was difficult to fully enjoy the meal because of that. Another issue was that the air conditioning was blasting very strongly inside the restaurant, making it uncomfortable to sit and eat for an extended period. Overall, great customer service, but the food and dining atmosphere weren't quite what we were hoping for. read more

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I can only speak based on my delivery experience, as I've never dined in. But I will say the food is pretty decent. I wouldn't say it's mind-blowing but passable enough if you're in the mood for hot chicken. I wanted to try the mozzarella sticks that everyone keeps raving about, and honestly, they don't live up to the hype. Kinda one note in my opinion. The sliders were great though. Plus, the food photographs well. Will have to give it another try. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's Hot Mozz 3 Piece Meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

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I was hanging out in White Plains and looking for something to eat and stumbled upon this restaurant. I have heard about it numerous times before, but never had a chance to try it so I decided to try it today. The menu is fairly small so it is not confusing. I got a number four which was the chicken slider with french fries and a small fountain soda. When you order your food you get to choose the level of spiciness you want. I got mild as I did not want to go any higher so early in the day the food was prepared very quickly, and the staff was very helpful and helping me make my decision on what to get when the food came out. I got my order to go, but I ended up sitting and eating in the restaurant, the food was prepared very well and everything was seasoned very well. The meal was very delicious and I would absolutely come back here. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

Great food super filling. I just don't expect to spend $50 on two meals at a place like this. I guess that's what it costs now to get quality food. Service was what it is because it is counter service. read more

Edit to reply to the response below: Yeah i did reach out and all i got was a $15 coupon. Why would i spend more money when i should've gotten what i ordered the first time i spent $40+??? Don't bother trying to order the x-meal from this location. I ordered 2 x-meals via doordash yesterday. Food was delivered without any of the xmeal packaging and no collectibles. The food was also disgustingly oily but that was obvious, however i wouldn't have ordered from Dave's if not for the x-meal collectibles so basically $40 down the drain for inedible food. Don't waste your money read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's version of "making it right" - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

Yummy yummy yummy! Went here for lunch with a few coworkers. Loved it! Service was friendly and inviting. Interesting their order system! But it works. Ha ha ha. The place was clean and plenty of seating. Good lunch or fast dinner if you are on the run. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The spicy IS spicy so keep that in mind. Hot is exactly that level you would expect it to be. The sauces are also good! My first go I had the chicken sandwich with a tender. If I do it again I would just get two sandwiches and not do the tender. FYI. All in all good place - definitely going to be going again! Two thumbs up here!!! read more

- chicken fingers are huge - I could not finish two - good fries but small portions - open late - they shut the milkshake machine off at midnight - medium spice is kind of spicy - one employee at night, service might take awhile - cool soundtrack read more

My first time here. Not sure what to expect. I did notice that the prices were on the high side but not knowing portion size was too quick to judge. I ordered Dave's #1 2 tenders fries bread and pickles no drink @ 12.99 add the drink you're at $17. Now you're at no bargain territory. Just so you know it's not tenders it's a breast.....now we have some value. The breading seems to hide the chicken If the chicken is brined it should stand out but not here. The fries were seasoned as well and not overpowered. Overall not terrible but for the money Popeyes is a better value. read more

Food is great. Nice seating area and clean. Wouldn't kill the staff to smile once in a while though. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

TL;DR - Great food, attentive service, a spacious dining area, and the medium #3 combo (tender + slider + fries) is a must-try. Pro tip: drizzle extra Dave's sauce and honey on your chicken for the perfect salty-sweet bite. A fantastic addition to the area! Back home, I have a Dave's Hot Chicken within walking distance so I was excited to see a Dave's opening nearby. After a long wait it is finally open, and I'm happy to say that the food is just as great as a I remember it. For now, they're only taking in-person orders, which means about half of the people inside were waiting for takeout while the other half were dining in. The dining area is spacious, with plenty of tables to accommodate guests. Despite being a new location, the team seemed well-prepared, with lots of staff on hand to welcome customers, clean tables, and take orders. Everyone was incredibly nice and attentive. My go-to order is the medium #3, which comes with a tender + slider + fries. If you're in the mood for a little extra heat, I recommend going for the "hot" spice level--it's a good sweat! Everything tasted amazing, and here's a pro tip: ask for extra Dave's sauce and a bit of honey. Drizzling both over the chicken creates the perfect salty-sweet bite. I'm always excited to have more food options in the area, and this is a very welcome addition. read more

4th time there , first time no good , issues , 2nd and 3rd time good today very poor they served a 1/2 filled container their Kale slaw , something was off , seems spoiled and only half portion. Chick was cold ! and the bread was stale ! read more

I was craving something spicy on my way home from work so I decided to stop by. The workers were very welcoming. I went up to the counter to order and took a minute to look at the menu. The cashier was able to explain the level of heat of all the flavors. I decided to go with mild, just to start myself off. Note: If you order the hottest flavor, Reaper, you need to sign a waiver. I ordered the combo number 1, which is 2 chicken tenders and fries. The meal also comes with bread, pickles, and a small cup of their house sauce. I did enjoy the chicken, and their sauce reminded me a bit of Cane's, but more sweet, if that makes sense. I also ordered a side of mac and cheese. Probably wouldn't order it again, it wasn't cheese-y enough. But I will go back to try the cauliflower bites, the fries didn't do it for me either. read more

Finally had the opportunity to try Dave's Hot Chicken (DHC) to see what all the hype is about I appreciate a good chicken sandwich now and then & have tried all sorts across the fast food-fast casual landscape I find almost all to be at or below average, unfortunately that too was the case with DHC. I ordered their basic chicken slider with crinkle fries & a drink. It's a nice sized sandwich but it tasted quite bland even with extra Dave's sauce. The crinkle cut fries were fresh, hot, & tasty. However my lemonade was absolutely horrible! It had a lingering bad aftertaste like it was made with some sort of artificial flavoring Best I can say about my entire experience is it was just OK. Overall I will probably give DHC another try but (for my money) Popeyes still makes the best spicy chicken sandwich. read more

This is not it! We ordered the 40 piece Mild Dave's Hot Box Bites, 3 Medium sliders, and 2 fries. The best parts were the pickles and fries. We waited 45 mins for the food and spent $78. I thought price wise, it wasn't bad. The food fed my family of 6. But we will not be returning. The bites had NO flavor. I expected a taste of a mild buffalo but it really had no flavor. The texture was absolutely disgusting!!! I can't tell if the chicken is under cooked or just a weird, hard texture. It was so bad, I'm scared to eat the slider I got. The sauce had the worst aftertaste! It was basically mayo ketchup. Maybe the mayonnaise was bad and that's why it had an aftertaste. The fries were flavorful and crunchy. The pickles were that good cross between a cucumber and pickle. read more

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Staff was great and food filled my belly to the brim. I love this place. Tried the mozzarella sticks to switch it up and I'd give it 10/10. Love the vibes in here. read more

I actually loved this! Wasn't sure what to expect but the breading was nice and crispy on the cauliflower, the sauce was really yummy and the mac and cheese was good! I think everything could've used a bit more seasoning in general to amp up the flavors but it was an overall nice, comforting lunch. Looking forward to trying the chicken soon. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 10 pc. Cauliflower Tender Bites Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

So I'm going to say I fell in love with the professional and attentive staff....for that reason alone you have an extra star . The chicken and prices are just ok I'm better off with maybe Popeyes or perhaps kfc . Solid location nice restaurant for fast food place ; but kfc is up the block better deals...their staff though are superior read more

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No idea how this place has a 3.9 current rating on Yelp. They have a 4.9 on Google reviews...so I needed to get to the bottom of this discrepancy myself. 1. First of all, the chicken is awesome! Had the sliders (medium). Be prepared they're girthy lol 2. Staff were nice, helpful and attentive. 3. It is a little on the loudish side...I enjoyed it to be fair. Had some good tunes playing during my visit. Dining room and bathroom was super clean. This was my first time visiting a Dave's Hot Chicken. Will most certainly NOT be my last. PS: I'm a sucker for properly cooked crinkle fries. They were fire. Will try a milkshake next time. This wasn't a 3.9 dining experience, (it's actually an absurd rating) was more along the 4.9 rating for me! It's outstanding for a fast/casual spot. read more

this location is clean and spacious. Really welcoming staff. we got our food really fast

Did not get to order my food. The service is horrendous cashier took forever because she didn't have change in her register. Waited online to place an order with two people in front of me for over 25 minutes. Will never go here again unfortunately it was my second time here the first time wasn't that great either read more

Amazing customer service and amazing food. Would recommend 11/10. If you are in the area this would be a no brainer- JoJo was incredible

Wowwwwwwww. Dave's hot chicken. You've really done it now. The sliders are huge. For starters. If you look at the picture I took the piece of chicken on the left sandwich went off the bun all the way to the corner of the food container. These sliders are full-on sandwiches in my opinion. I was full after one and some fries. When I bit into the chicken it actually made juicy chicken noises twice. I was like, what? The fries are crispy and I like them! The sauce is good too. I have to say I like this place better than other very popular chicken places right now and that says a lot. What I will say, which I won't hold against them as evidenced by my five star rating, is that they get a big volume of customers and so the orders do not come out speedily. You will wait a bit. I have only been twice so I have not investigated the app or mobile ordering situation but going to have to look into it now knowing that I want to come back. Very very very tasty food. I do recommend trying it. read more

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I went to their soft opening and it exceeded my expectations! Having been to other Dave's locations before, I already knew the food would be amazing; and of course it did not disappoint. For a soft opening, everything ran so smoothly. There was a line (as expected), but it moved quickly, and we got our food in no time. The staff were incredibly friendly... giving me extra sauce, and by extra, I mean a lot! The manager was also actively checking in with everyone. The interior was a pleasant surprise, it was huge with so much seating! I'm thrilled they've finally opened a location in Westchester. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

Some of the best hot chicken I've had outside of Nashville. The kale Slaw is also very good read more

It was amazing food and the service was really good. The food that I ordered was really fresh and it made me very happy. It was better than playing my favorite video game read more

Above and beyond! The food is great, the atmosphere is great, the workers make this place even BETTER! Omar was the man today! He was very welcoming and polite, on top of his job, and made sure the service was more than excellent! Thank you, definitely coming back and recommending to others! THANK YOU OMAR! read more

Great fries and crispy chicken; loved the sauce. Super pleasant staff, careful and attentive with orders. Clean, well-organized spot. Maybe a little more chicken on the bun for perfection. read more

Honestly the best fried chicken I've ever had, cool interior and nice artwork all over, service is always excellent and attentive. 10/10 read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #3 Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

Great food fast service amazing people I would eat there anytime thank you very much. Have a great day. It was great to eat there. I'm going to eat there again blah blah, blah blah blah. read more

The staff was lovely, service was good. Unfortunately, I don't know what the "chicken" Nuggets were made out of. They shredded as if they were rubber. It made me so sick. It ended up on the parking lot asphalt. They were kind enough to give me a refund. I will never go back again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Spit out nugget - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

Food is so delicious. The chicken is always crispy, and the fries are perfectly seasoned. It's always ready quickly for pick up. My only complaint is that the spice levels seem to be inconsistent. Sometimes I'll get medium and there is absolutely no spice, but other times I'll get it and it's insanely hot. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant and place! The workers are so kind and welcoming. The fries had a lot of seasoning, and wasn't overly seasoned. The french fries were amazing! The chicken had different levels of heat if you don't like heat or you do. It was a decent size of chicken. They are very clean, they wipe tables down often! 10/10 will go back. read more

Very tasty chicken. Reasonable in terms of price. Order took over 20 minutes but it was worth the wait. read more

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* Four starts for the food eaten in restaurant which was delicious, and the 'hot' levels were spot on. Unfortunately the French fries we got for takeout were not good by the time they got home. * Service was mixed and when asked why it's taking long, felt a bit of an attitude. * Music was insanely LOUD and for this reason alone, we will probably not be back. read more

The chicken is really juicy and crispy, also has a good flavor. The fries are nice and crisp and seasoned just enough. Mac & Cheese was just alright, nothing special. I also got the cinnamon toast crunch milkshake, it was just a vanilla milkshake with a scoop of cinnamon toast crunch cereal on the top. Service was good and efficient. The restaurant had a fun and spray paint like atmosphere. Chill vibes and nice to grab a quick bite at. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries Mac & Cheese Small Cinnamon Toast Top Loaded Shake - Chicken Shop Near Me - White Plains, New York

Love this food! Medium spice is perfect for me. Chicken is tender and juicy and love the pickles and kale slaw in the slider. Make sure to try a shake and take some time to look around the huge store at the artwork. Staff is really friendly which makes it a really nice experience. I'm not sure how anyone is comparing this to Popeyes. This food is superior by far. read more

I order from here at least once a week with the boyfriend he loves it. I love it no complaints.

Great service very friendly. I will be returning! The place had good amount of sitting. read more

I first went to a Dave's out in California and it's great to seem them on the east coast. The menu is simple (chicken tenders with white bread or chicken tender "sliders" on a bun), but sometimes there's no need to make things complicated. You do get your choice of heat. The honey is a nice addition. This place can get crowded, but the line moves pretty fast and there's plenty of seating. read more