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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.7 (44 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Justin S.

    Dave's messed my order and I was waiting for 15 minutes. Asked for a refund and the guy gave it to me. He also told me to wait one more minute; the order was finishing. He even said I could leave if 60 seconds passed. I got my order. Really nice of him. He didn't have to go out of his way to do that but he still did. Whoever was manning the place on 4/17/2025 8pm, you're a real bro.

    Alex F.

    Dave's never disappoints no matter if you are on the WEST or the EAST the food is always on point. Great service as always fast attentive people. Great athmospher with the wall art and very clean places. Food is always good Dave's hot chicken has the best

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    McKenna M.

    The company has really nice branding! However, I honestly am just not a big fan. Personally, I found the chicken to not be crispy and the spice levels to be more about heat than flavor. The fries are okay and their signature sauce is not bad. Sadly, I just don't think I'm the target market for their food.

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    Honest Review S.

    Open late, very friendly, and delicious food! Very clean location and consistent. Love Dave's!

    Lea F.

    Easy to get to spot in Boston for a quick bite. Came here on a weekend night and we didn't have to wait in a long line. People at the counter were nice. I got the #4 chicken slider with fries and medium heat. This hit the spot and was enjoyable. My friends loved their meals, especially the fries. Their sauce is so good, I took some home. In terms of ambiance, it just feels like a fast food spot, nothing really special.

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    Yoana G.

    The chicken here in any combination/form/spice level is juicy and delicious. Dave's sauce is a delicacy. One of my favorite chains with friendly & fast service!

    a fried chicken sandwich and french fries
    Melanie W.

    Another fast food chain added to Downtown Boston... the chicken is crispy, juicy, and well seasoned. I really enjoyed their fries... Definitely order again if I am craving for fried chicken sandwich.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries  Regular fountain drink 20 oz. Dr. Pepper
    Stuart B.

    I heard the founder of the chain speak on the How I Built This podcast and I am totally impressed. Tenders are terrific, I ordered them at Hot level. The ambience is very casual with fast and friendly service.

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    Victoria C.

    I was excited to try out this new location since I have been to Dave's in Newton. I ordered online and got the #3 combo 1 slider and 1 tender. I checked in at the counter the server asked for my name and said it'd be out in 2 minutes. About 10 minutes have passed and I am still waiting for my order, while I see friends of workers coming in and getting orders before mine. The guy at the counter asked for my name again and said 2 minutes, but again I waited for much longer. I came here in the afternoon and there was only 1 other person who had got there order and left, so I'm not sure why it took so long. I ordered a medium slider and a mild chicken tender, but when I was eating I noticed the slider was not spicy and realized it was switched. The chicken was crispy and it definitely needs the sauce to add more flavor. The pickles were a good palate cleanser after eating all the fried food. Overall, an affordable meal near downtown Boston.

    Chicken Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Daniel W.

    Dave's Hot Chicken is one of the best fast food place in Boston. The chicken was really tender and well seasoned. I got the hot and extra hot but the extra hot was a bit too spicy for me. I think if you are good with spices extra hot will be good but hot is good for people not too good with spicy food. The fries were also really seasoned well and it was amazing dipping it in Dave's sauce. The service was good and the place was spacious to seat large crowds. I really enjoyed the food and I will get food here again

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    the dave's hot chicken in boston is so good. nice service, quick and easy. try it out. would come again.

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