Dave's Hot Chicken is a social media sensation chicken spot featuring tenders, fries, pickles and…read moreshakes. Prices are high for fast food but portions are huge and quality is worth it! After PDQ in Farmingdale closed, we were looking for another place with extraordinary chicken tenders on Long Island. My son saw Dave's Hot Chicken on social media. I love the story of how it started out of a garage in Hollywood and has now expanded across the U.S. I love a good entrepreneur success story. On this rainy December day after Christmas we were heading to Roosevelt Field Mall and decided to detour to Dave's. The parking lot was crazy and the place was pretty crowded but we managed to find a table quickly. The staff was nice and friendly. The decor was interesting .. hip without trying too hard. The big "Strong Island" sign emphasized local ties even though the chain started in LA. We first balked at the prices. But then we saw the serving sizes!! First, the chicken "tenders" are the size of chicken cutlets. The meals look expensive ($12 for 1 tender, pickles and fries) but a single tender is a full meal for most people! It's served on a slice of white bread, which is probably the only aspect of the entire meal that's not impressive! We ordered the large loaded fries ($17), a tender meal ($12) and 2 single tenders ($5+ each.) Again, keep in mind the tenders are huge. I'd rather have a single tender than two McDonald's snack wraps. So now, what you're probably wondering: How did it taste? Amazing!!! We got mild and no spice. The mild was just spicy enough but even the plain tenders were excellent -- crispy and clearly made with high quality, juicy chicken. The fries came fully loaded with Kale slaw, cheese, pickles, sauce, and 10 chicken bites plus Dave's sauce. The fries stayed crispy and delicious. I'm not a big fry person but these were fantastic. If you're in the area, definitely splurge on this fast food experience. I just hope they open a few closer to western Suffolk.

Fun atmosphere inside and out…read more I came here for some take out and the two guys at the register were super helpful as it was my first time. The menu was a little confusing at first. I ordered three varieties of nuggets: original, medium, and reaper. The reaper seasoning requires the recipient to sign a waiver in the event that the "heat" causes damage. The place looked pretty clean and well maintained overall. The kitchen was visible from the ordering station and the supervisors and packers were super attentive to who was waiting for their order and when it would be ready. They also had a separate huge screen with people's delivery orders organized by provider like Uber Eats, GrubHub, etc. The nuggets kept warm in their containers until I reached home. My s.o. and I tried them all and everything was perfect. The reaper was fire but also extremely hot, similar to when we tried the spiciest chicken sandwich challenge, but not nearly as bad, in a good way. The original is bomb. No flames just simple breaded chicken. And the medium was like a little kick of spicy. We enjoyed all of them. One star removed for cold french fries that came with the orders. It tasted like they were cold and waiting for someone to place the order so they could be served. Happy eats !

This is out go to drive through spot when anywhere near Hempstead village in the afternoon-…read more We love ordering the large collard greens - some cornbread and fried chicken thighs. Very authentic southern style cooking and vibe. Flavor never waivers.

I got the 8 piece chicken with a large collard greens as the side. I love love love their collard…read moregreens. I also got an order of the Spanish rice and cornbread. They were quick to take my order and it was put together in minutes. The restaurant is quiet and clean. I will definitely be back to order takeout again.

This is my first time trying this fried chicken chain and it was something I really enjoyed! I…read morehad their 3 piece meal, fried, and dark meat. As something that likes dark meat over white, I appreciate they have this option! For the sides, I got yuca fries and French fries. I also had their spicy chicken burger that I also enjoyed!

For food generally, 4 out of 5 stars. For the price they charge, it's easily 5 stars. Great grilled…read morechicken, rice, beans and plantains. Easy online ordering and parking. Will return.

On Thursday 10/16/2025 for lunch my co-work and I ordered Wingstop to be delivered. I got there…read morecombo 10 wings with fries and a 20oz drink for $18.00. This was my first time trying Wingstop. The parmesan garlic wings was delicious and the fries traveled very well. When i i got to the 4th wing I started to itch all over. Then I went into a full allergic reaction, my throat started to close and I started to wheezing. I had to take benadryl and use my pump. Once It got better, I called wingstop to ask what do they fry chicken and fries in. The girl who answered the phone said soybean oil. I never used this oil before so I didn't know I was allergic to it. For people who have food allergies among other allergies make sure you carry benadryl, epi pen or asthma pump with you at all times. Be safe and take care of yourself.

Couldn't agree more with the other 2 star reviews. I ordered for carryout on their website- 20…read morewings (garlic parmesan & mango habanero), 4 pc crispy tenders (hot honey rub) and a seasoned fries. Although the service was friendly & the food was ready when I arrived, everything tasted blah. The wings were very hard & dry as well as the tenders. Mango habanero flavor was good but too bad I only got 5. The garlic parmesan flavor was underwhelming & bland- I had to add my own sea salt, was struggling to eat them. Tenders were were not crispy and fries were inconsistent & didn't have enough seasoning. I'm going back to the Levittown location...

I stopped in for lunch because I've been hearing about the Korean Fried chicken. I must say ...I…read morecan't stop eating these fries! They're the best I've had in years! The chicken wings were exactly as described! They were hot, crunchy, sweet, full of soy and garlic ( in a good way) ! And so flavorful! The prices are very reasonable and so are the portions! I took some home. I will be back!

Ordered food from here via Uber Eats & it got delivered in exactly an hour. Thanks to the $25 off…read morepromo- it was definitely a great deal. I got 2 MFC lunch Individual combos, which came with a choice of chicken, sauce & 1 side- opted for the soy garlic half & half wings, parmesan truffle fries & side ceasar salad. I've had the chicken before from their Bayside and Plainview locations, and they were good but this EM location was albeit disappointing. The breading was too heavy especially on the drums, masking the soy garlic flavor of the meat itself making them taste rather bland & dry than crispy with a juicy interior. The fries were pretty decent- coated with truffle oil that wasn't overpowering & topped with plenty of parmesan cheese. I think they should've separated the salad from the wings in a large sauce cup or smth bc half the lettuce was soggy in the box. Overall, not bad but wouldn't order from this location again.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 10 Overall: 7 This is the second location of Kennington Pies and Antonio's Pizzeria. Opened not long ago, this new store is huge. It is not just a takeout spot like the original in East Meadows, but more of a one-stop shop for locals. Other than all the great savory and sweet British pot pies and other English products in the freezers, they have a steam table of Latin cuisine once you walk in, and a large pizza oven in the back. Looking at the menu, you will be shocked at the prices because everything looks pre-pandemic. The weekday specials were simply insane. I posted a picture, but listed the specials below for your convenience. Monday - 2 pastas for $12 Tuesday - 2 sandwiches for $12 Wednesday - 2 pot pies for $12 Thursday - 2 salad/wrap for $12 Friday - Sicilian/Grandma pie for $15 We were there on a Monday, so I had to try the pasta special. The pastas were decent portions and each came with two bread rolls. Pasta Carbonara was cheesy and full of bacon bits. It's clearly not using traditional ingredients or top quality, but still relatively tasty. Unfortunately, Lasagna was a bit too mushy and not as enjoyable. Regardless, if you are on a budget, then you can't beat the $12 price tag. We also tried the Fish Burger, which was $4.50 for a substantial sized sandwich. Once again, the price is amazing, but the product was just okay. I wish the breading was more like an airy beer batter. Anyway, I plan to come by on a Wednesday soon and take advantage of the Wednesday special and stock up my freezer with British pot pies.

Great prices great food The people are very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Interesting number of English specialties as well as Italian food.

It was tasty, but I didn't get that "Nashville vibe."…read more I ordered #3, which is 1 Slider and 1 Tender w/ Seasoned Fries, Slaw, Pickles. I ordered it medium spice...and while it had good flavor I wasn't getting any spice at all, not even a hint. The sauce on the slider was tasty, as was the slappin' sauce. The homemade Mac and cheese was okay. It wasn't overly cheesy. Cheese sauce was your basic cheese sauce. I wouldn't go out of my way to return here, but if someone wanted to go I wouldn't say no.

Very overrated food. I was told this was going to be a better Dave's Hot Chicken and it was no…read morewhere near close. Very disappointed. It's not necessarily bad but just mid, nothing to rave about. Service was not bad or good really, you order on a kiosk and some one calls your name when your food is ready so it takes the humanity out of ordering food. The ambience was that of a modern trendy food place in NYC , hard to explain but also, not anything noteworthy.

The best rice and gandules, Pernil i've ever had. (and I am a great cook). A small take out dish…read morefeeds 2 people. I had to go back the next day - couldn't get enough!

I've had Rincon Dominicano bookmarked for the longest time and finally made it here! This is…read moredefinitely a neighborhood secret! All the locals line up for this delicious food, and it's so worth it! Delicious food, great prices, generous portion sizes, large variety of menu options, great customer service! They have a HUGE menu! (See my menu photos). Most items (not all) are premade, and kept in hot steamer tables, ready for your order. There are a few items that are made to order. Our mofongo took about 15 min for them to make, but we didn't mind. The entire staff is so friendly and accommodating. They took such great care in packaging our food. I was so impressed! Each item is overflowing the containers since the portions are very generous. They make sure to wrap each item individually, in plastic wrap, to avoid any kind of spillage. Don't waste any of the delicious juices and gravy! I really appreciated that the food didn't get spilled in the car before I got home! Kudos to the staff! We tried: -- Sancocho Soup ($11/Large): comes with a pint of white rice. Comfort food at it's best. Very good! -- Mofongo w.Pork ($10): comes with a small container of gravy. The Mofongo itself was a bit dry but good after you include some gravy. Very good and worth the wait! This was a great first experience and I can't wait to go back to try their goat stew, roast pork and other goodies. This restaurant is very busy, so the fast turnover for the food kept the dishes fresh and tasty. Rincon Dominicano is more of a takeout place but if you'd like to eat in, they do have about 10 stool seatings by the counter looking out of the window. Restaurant is very clean. So glad I finally made it here, and we shall be back to try other menu items!

Pollo Campero expanding with this very spacious bright location…read more It's all about the chicken and being able to select your Crispy deliciously seasoned Breast, Drums, Thighs. Can't compare this with fast food locations like Popeyes, but can draw similarities to say an old school Boston Market that no longer really exists on L.I. You get an option of a side or a few but more homey to the Latin cultural roots of this chain. Therefore instead of ordering say mashed potatoes you can order Yuca Fries :) which are a healthier version believe or not, with just a slightly starcher root vegetable texture. On this outing to try the new location we opted for the 2 piece Drum Thigh with one side (slaw) drink and dinner roll, and added two Breasts and the Yuca Fries. All were made hot and fresh and served to our table by a friendly counter server, family style in large festive plate (w/side plates, disposable utensils). The flavorful chicken was great, yuca fries yummy and the slaw was definitely worth trying since their recipe tastes different than others. Pricing was more than fair for what we ordered, and I would consider definitely going back to try more of their menu items, as well as recommending others to give them a try. If you're not in this area to give them a try, I believe you can spot them at Penn Station. ;)

Stopped by after the Touch-a-Truck event at the Merrick Library. Instead of figuring out individual…read moremeals, we went with the 8-piece family meal, knowing it might be a bit too much food. The meal includes 8 pieces of leg and thigh, 4 rolls, and 2 sides--we chose yucca fries and mac & cheese. I had takeout from a previous Yelp event, so I didn't expect dine-in service, but they gave us a table number and brought the food out to us. They also provided melamine plates, which was a nice surprise and made the meal feel more dine-in than fast-casual. When I the staff member about takeout containers, she misunderstood and immediately brought them over with a bag--honestly, super helpful. Service was outstanding. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. The chicken was crispy and full of flavor. My son loved the yucca fries and rolls. I especially enjoyed the mac & cheese and chicken. We also tried the jamaica and horchata drinks (not included in the meal), and both were excellent. I wish I had a Pollo Campero near me--but maybe it's for the best, or I'd be here all the time!

Came across the store strolling through the neighborhood and said I'd give it a try. Definitely…read moreworth the try. They have multiple flavors of wings (my specialty!) and wide menu to tailor all the sandwich (hot) lovers across the board. My favorite flavor is lemon pepper dry rub and I really can't get enough. I've got my family and friends visiting them for the variety of flavors and they love it as well. The service is good and the staff is usually efficient and friendly. They have a big seating area and parking in the back of the restaurant.

Not good. Simply put. Not good. Even the smell of the food…read morethat I took out; there was a noticeable funk in my car from the bag. And it was unpleasant. As for the taste, this was nothing to change my first impression. First off, the fries are subpar; not worth the calories at all. The cheesesteak is just bits of grizzled meat, nicely-sautéed onions and then globs of liquid cheese plopped randomly on top. The bread was okay but couldn't save this mess.