Always great food and the service is on point ! Great place to eat whether inside or thru the drive thru.

Can't speak necessarily to the service or the ambiance because we had it to go, but it it did surprise me as to how good it was. I have had today's hot chicken once before, and I really wasn't a big fan of it but I think it's because I got it really cold. This, you can tell there's a lot of flavor and seasoning, which is a huge bonus. The chicken was also extremely juicy, none of it was dry which is a huge bonus! They definitely know how to do their spicy, I always like hot and they delivered! I will be trying the hotter flavors next time, but it's changed my perception of this restaurant and it's different locations! I will say it's good to get one slider, and one simple tender, because I think as a slider and all the toppings, sometimes all the flavor profiles get mixed together so it's good to taste just the chicken but itself. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Dave's is so delicious. It's definitely really heavy so I can only have it every now and then, but their chicken is so good. Dave's sauce is also so good. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went to Dave's hot chicken in Gastonia North Carolina for my first time today. Cost me almost $60 to feed three adults that would have been all right but everyone's chicken was dried right out I couldn't believe it I didn't even take it home any of my leftovers. Probably will not be going back anytime soon read more

I have eaten here twice and there was a noticeable difference in my most recent experience. The food is still good but prices have increased significantly since two years ago when I ate here for the first time. The portion sizes are noticeably smaller, it seems the chicken filet slider portions have been reduced by at least a third. In addition the spice levels have been turned down and the chicken is not as crunchy. At best the chicken is barely on the same level as Bojangles or Popeyes, and more expensive. read more

Tenders (4/5): Big pieces of chicken that were lightly breaded and full of seasoning. I wish there was a little more crunchiness, but at the same time I'm glad they weren't over breaded. The spice blend was good (I'm right in between medium and hot) and I liked the dipping sauce (pretty typical thousand island type sauce).  Sliders (4/5): The slider is just a tender on a bun with some sauce and slaw on it. The bun is very mediocre, and since the tenders come with white bread, I didn't think there was much of a difference between getting tenders and sliders (besides the slaw which wasn't anything special). Cheese is also optional. Fries (4/5): Nice crinkle cut fries with a good amount of crispiness. Well seasoned too.  RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #2 Sliders with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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If you like spicy... like super freaking spicy... this is a great spot for you (as long as you like chicken btw). Dave's hot chicken is an out of state chain but ran locally by the same guy that franchises a bunch of jersey mikes in the area so its kinda like you're supporting a local business even if its an out state chicken chain. The chicken is fire both in flavor, freshness, and HEAT but at least you get your pick of pain level. I'd suggest starting with medium to gauge your tolerance bc it gets out of hand really quick and you're likely to end up ordering too hot and regretting it. Skip the fries bc their mid at best (personal opinion obviously). I'm probably too broke to recommend this place for a regular visit but if you're not broke or just looking to try it out its worth a quick visit. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Omg AMAZING. I was in town and we got this as a late night snack between stops and let me tell you - I CANNOT wait to go back in August and eat here again!!! read more

Shay was excellent she was patient with my order and listen. I ordered the food quickly and they went through the line real good now I'm waiting and I think it's gonna be good. read more

Dave's is terrible since being bought by a private equity firm. I had it for the first time last night since the acquisition and I am not at all impressed. The flavor is still OK, but the seasoning consistency is nonexistent (which has always been a problem) and the portion sizes are so much smaller it's hilarious. The amount you get versus the price you pay is offensive. Also, the combo should come with a drink. Not to mention the sauce is worse now! I will never be back. Poppycox gives you twice as much food for the same price, and they can actually season it correctly. To go orders are managed incredibly poorly. I've had issues with online orders twice now. Multiple times there would be an order waiting on the shelf and no one is calling out names. You have to keep asking otherwise your food will just sit there. Never again. Take your money elsewhere. read more

I think I've found my new favorite chicken spot. The chicken was so good and crispy. The chicken was so well seasoned/marinated as well. I got medium spiciness which isn't spicy at all if you're a fan of spicy foods. The sauce reminds me of Raising Cane's (which is one of my favorite chicken sauces). The fries were thick cut but somehow still very crispy. The customer service is unbelievable too. Everyone I talked to was extremely nice and happy to help. They went out of their way to go above and beyond to make sure I had a good experience. I wish we had a location closer Greensboro. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The server was so nice and helpful!! It's quick service, so you go up and order and they call your number out. The menu is different variations of chicken and a couple sides, nothing too out of the box. They do have shakes as well. The food was good!! It's huge portions too so I had some to take home. I got the medium sauce and it really wasn't too spicy but the person I went with said the hot is really hot. They do let you mix and match flavors!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Cool decor! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Mmmm mmmm good. I chose the slider and tender combo with fries and I wouldn't change a thing. This is a full meal and more than a lunch portion. The slider is bigger than what I would expect for "slider-sized" - it's a full size sandwich. Service was friendly and my food didn't take too long. Though considering the menu has three main things - sliders, tenders, fries - I'm surprised it took as long as it did. The food was hot and it was fresh. My "medium" still had some kick to it and a lot of flavor The restaurant is mostly clean. There's a side of the seating area that they can't see from the register so when a customer failed to bus their own table, it wasn't cleaned for 10+ minutes until someone walked around. It's not a large parking lot and larger vehicles would be challenged. I was in my car and not the sprinter van today so all good. [Review 20796 overall - 3504 in North Carolina - 1780 of 2023.] read more

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Since I was going to be in the neighborhood, I planned on getting lunch from here to bring home. I've heard good things about this chain and my hubby and I have been missing good quality, spicy chicken. We were not disappointed. I arrived soon after it opened but there were already people there. After ordering, I turned around and the line was out the door. Wow! The place was very clean and both Doug and the young lady behind the counter were pleasant and helpful. (Sorry I forgot her name.) I ordered two #2s: 2 sliders with fries. I had no idea the size, so two sliders sounded reasonable. Let me tell you, that might be a slider bun, but the "tender" inside is huge! (One slider would be enough for me.) I ordered it as it came, with the addition of American cheese. Medium spice too. Let me say, this is high quality chicken. Thick, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Medium spice was perfect for me, enjoyable but not killer. (Hubby wants to try the hot next.) Just enough toppings without overkill, and super soft bun. The pickles were nice and savory, not sweet. The fries had a nice seasoning. There was a sign that said free milkshake for checking in on Yelp, so I took advantage of that. Really good chocolate milkshake. Dave's Hot Chicken is definitely a place you should try. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Chase, the young man at the register, was seriously precious. What a kind, hard working kid. He was a joy. Food was typical of Dave's. Kind of slow to come out, but was hot, fresh, spicy and yummy. The key is to pour a few packets of honey over the hot tender. Honestly, they should serve it that way because it really makes it so much more memorable. Cons: At the risk of sounding like a geezer, the music was literally club level loud. It was unbearable. Also, it was SO hot inside. It was a 70 degree day and it felt like they had the heat on. Turn down the music and turn up the air! Ha! read more

First time here and we were helped by Syria. She helped us with the menu and suggested items to order. What spicy level to order. We got medium and hot tenders and sliders. Their Hot is truly hot. If you can't handle spicy food, suggest sticking with medium and lower spicy levels. There was cool graffiti around the restaurant and plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Would definitely go back and recommend anyone to try them out! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Head - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food was amazing!! One of the best chicken tenders I've ever had!! Very meaty and especially flavorful!!Fries were well seasoned and crispy!! The only downside was extremely small space to move, and sit. Awesome food read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I had been wanting to try this place for a while but honestly didn't know where it was. We happened to stumble upon it and I'm so glad we did. The cashier Naomi was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. Both of us got Dave's #3 which comes with 1 tender (slice of bread) + 1 slider and fries. We added cheese and also ordered a milkshake. Everything we ordered was really flavorful and cooked to perfection. The tenders has a nice crisp but we're juicy. The description of the heat index was spot on! I went with the "hot" and hubby went with medium. Our number was called quickly and they even have the speaker set up so you can hear when your foods ready from the outside seating. Friendly staff, clean sitting read and food that didn't disappoint = We'll be back! read more

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These are definitely the best chicken tenders I've ever had! They were so crispy and had so much flavor. I got mild heat so it wasn't spicy but still had so much flavor since they were seasoned well. The sauce was delicious and the employees were happy to give extra sauce if you asked. The fries were really good and crispy too, and I love how you can add cheese sauce to them. The inside has a good amount of seats and the customer service is great. It was our first time ordering so the cashier took his time explaining the menu to us and giving us recommendations. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food was a 3.5. However it was plentiful. What made it a 4 review was the fantastic service and help from the folks at the register. They were great at explaining everything read more

I lived in Nashville for 11 year's, and Dave's is some of the best hot chicken I've ever had! If you like spicy, I recommend the extra hot, because the hot was more like medium to the 3 of us who had lunch there. I would have given this a 5, but the Mac and cheese was terrible, to the point where after two bites the both of us who ordered it had to stop. It didn't look it, but it smelled and tasted like burnt ash. But all you need is the chicken and the fries. I will be back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot chicken tenders (one hot and one extra hot) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I tried the new cauliflower bites and omg they are delicious! I felt kinda oily in my stomach after eating all this fried food so I may have to prepare better next time because I can't stop eating here, it's too good! I love the medium spice, it's just enough to enjoy the flavor without burning your mouth. It's easy to share the 2 pack sliders with a friend if you're not super hungry. Don't forget about the quick outside pick up window! read more

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If you ate looking for boring pasture-raised, low-sodium, organic food, this is not your place! This is THE place for good old delicious fried street food! BANG! This fast-food restaurant chain offers tasty fried chicken burgers with delicious and crispy french fries. There are choices of four meals and quite a few options of hot sauce levels. The ambiance is colorful, fun and common areas and restrooms are clean. Staff is corteus and friendly. It's centrally located and easy to find in a plaza with other restaurants. The shared free parking lot has a few spots, but it gets crazy full during busy hours. Overall, a fun and delicious choice to cheat on your healthy and fat-free diet. Good stuff! read more

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Go to Dave's now!! I have been a few times and really enjoy it. I had been following Dave's on Instagram for some time and was excited to see that a Charlotte location was coming. I have attended the grand opening, Drake's birthday (he is an investor), and Dave's birthday events - all had promos for a free slider! Event days are busy, so I'd suggest going right when they open. I go here about once a month and usually choose to dine in. The food comes out quickly! The chicken is juicy and the bread is soft - great quality. I like hot chicken so order the hot or extra hot. I haven't dared to try the reaper yet. You can see in my pictures that the sliders are pretty big, so one is enough for me (especially if you add a side)! The only negative here is that the parking lot can fill up quickly. Bonus points for their friendly and efficient service and for having Cherry Coke and good ice at the soda fountain. It's kept clean here, which can be hard to do for busy, fast casual places. The decor is awesome and every time I go, I see something "new!" read more

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Stopped by a few weeks ago with my husband and it was definitely busy! Took around 35-ish minutes to get our food after ordering. Order numbers are loudly called out which is a bit annoying as it is really loud plus the music. It was hard to have a conversation even while ordering. Customer service: it was okay, set up like a fast food restaurant. Food: they have different levels of spicy-ness. I got the mild and my husband got a spicier option. Surprisedly it wasn't really that spicy for him despite it being near the top of the chart. Overall, food was decent - not amazing but also not bad. Husband rates it a 4 it's more like a 3.5 for me read more

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It's finally safe to go without there being a line out the door 24/7. My most recent trip was on a Sunday around 12pm and there was no line. The ordering process is quick and it took about 7 minutes for my food to be prepared. I usually try the hot or extra hot which are both good. I do want to try the reaper since it's only one level up from extra hot. The food is always hot and fresh and prepared to order since you get to decide your spice level. It can get a little crowded in the waiting area since the line/waiting/dining area are all located in the same area. They have online ordering available so you have people constantly coming in just to grab and go. The online ordering seems very efficient and effective for those who don't want to wait for their food to be prepared right after ordering. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Finally made it across town to Dave's because I was craving a chicken sandwich. I know. Weirder things have happened in my life. First things first: the chicken is really flavorful. For sure. It IS very good. I had mine seasoned to hot but it wasn't as spicy as the medium heat Buffalo wings I get at most places. My husband, with a much higher heat tolerance, got the hottest (reaper) and said it was too hot to enjoy the flavor. I therefore look with a little trepidation at extra hot. Is it a big step up from hot, or a big step down from reaper?! I suppose we shall see. Anyway, the size of sandwich is interesting. The name "slider" is misleading because it's bigger than what you'd expect one of those to be (so don't order the two-slider meal thinking it's two small things; it's not) but it's not quite the size of a regular sandwich. I mean like maybe 5% smaller? The bun's shape is really what makes it seem like an oddity and feels like a little smaller than the average sandwich roll...which is fine. I think the contents are properly sized. The fries, by the way, are crinkle cut and quite tasty. I tried some plain before slathering them in cheese, which of course makes all things better. Except sushi. So why a four-star and not a five-star review for what is obviously a very good chicken sandwich and fries? Hmm. It's very good. But it's not "drive across town and stand in line for an hour" great. It's "I'm hungry; is there much of a line?" good. Probably the second-best chicken sandwich in the city. Very solid entry. Worth a wait. Worth a drive. But reasonable ones. :) read more

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So, I finally got to check out Dave's Hot Chicken last night and it was just okay to me. Nothing bad happened, the service was great, the interior was dope with all the wall art and the UFO on the ceiling. The lovely young lady at the register was super helpful and told us it was only her 2nd day!!!! Couldn't believe that because she was great! Wish I remembered her name, but thanks so much to her! I'm not a spicy food person so I didn't try the spicy chicken. I had the no spice (boring I know lol) and it was just okay. I'm all for a fried chicken sandwich but this one seems to be missing something. And maybe it's the spice lol. Maybe a bone spicy chicken sandwich just doesn't work here so I'm not knocking Dave for that at all. It wasn't bad by any means just not very flavorful and nothing stood out when I would take a bite. So, with that said, I'm assuming the hot chicken is the best bet. Get that lol. Seems like a cool spot for all you spice lovers but for me and my baby spice buds...we shall not be returning. read more

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Sooo of course I've been hearing all the buzz. When my neighbor's son quit his job at a grocery store to work here I was like wait just a minute, I MUST try this chicken. Coming from Harrisburg, a nice little drive. It's right across the street from Harris Teeter on The Plaza. Cute decor. Parking was fine when we got there but I also went on off hours intentionally (2:30). No wait but it took us some time to figure out what we wanted and understand the menu. Thanks to Quita it all worked out. I really should have read the reviews first, it would have saved me a lot of money! I was ordering for 6 people. If you've never been here, READ THIS REVIEW. There are 4 meals you can order. A mixture of sliders and tenders. Trust me when I say the slider is as filling as a chicken sandwich. The tenders are HUGE. I could have split a meal with my daughter and been good. Not a lot of space to eat inside the restaurant. There is outdoor seating. Our order was mixed up but Quita went above and beyond to correct. We'll be back! read more

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I really enjoy Dave's ultimately because the food is great and it comes at a reasonable value. I have been here twice and each time I have gotten the slider meal which comes with two sliders (you can have each slider a different level of spicy! Perfect for sharing). The meal includes crinkle fries as well. The total is $14. The sliders are actually pretty large and I was satisfied after 1. I love the soft bun they come on. I have gotten my sliders as a mild spicy which has been perfect for me.. mild indeed. I have also had bites of the medium spicy sandwich which wasn't too hot, luckily, I don't think the spicy scale has huge jumps in spiciness. The portion of chicken on the sandwich is definitely satisfying, much more than just a chicken tender. Again, the slider meal is perfect for sharing as these sandwiches are heavy! Service has been quick and friendly each time, read more

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Looked good but taste was ahhh. Disappointed was looking forward to this being a good new spot for me read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Dave's is a good spot when you want a tasty meal, but somewhere between fast food and table service (wait staff). The location is in a popular area of Plaza Midwood so it's very walkable to bars and shops once you park in their lot. Indoor decor is spray painted murals and floor to ceiling windows let in a lot of sunlight. The milkshakes are perfect. Very underrated and I could go just for that. Fries are awesome too. The chicken sandwich spice levels are fun to test your limits, however the chicken is good but not great. That's why it's only 4 stars. I also tried the Dave's NOT chicken aka cauliflower and it was good but shouldn't be more expensive than chicken in my opinion. Lastly, if you like the rapper Drake, he has ownership in this franchise. read more

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First time. Delicious chicken. Fast clean nice tables and decor. Eat inside or out. Delicious sauce. Yum. Back for sure read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Inside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Dave's Hot Chicken hit all the marks for us - awesome location, cool vibe, friendly & fast service, and PHENOMENAL food. My husband described it as "a trendy Zaxby's" (in a good way), and I couldn't agree more. The menu is very simple - chicken tenders and/or sliders, fries, and a few shakes/sides. Just what you want in a place like this. I ordered the #4 slider & fries (medium spice level) - the chicken was crispy and juicy (I think I could have even gone up to hot - it wasn't quite as hot to me as the staff member said it would be), the bun was buttery and soft, the kale slaw and pickles added a wonderful crunch/acidity, the sauce was addicting, and the fries were better than average for crinkle-cut (had some good seasoning on them). All in all, great spot for a quick, comfort-food lunch or dinner in the heart of Plaza Midwood. We will definitely be back! read more

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Hot chicken possibilities! Flavor profiles include Reaper, Extra Hot, Hot, Medium , Mild, Light Mild, and No Sauce. Menu offers just enough options to keep things simple quick and easy. The staff are pleasant and helpful if you just can't decide. We ordered a Hot chicken slider with 1 no sauce tender and fries. I would consider the slider to be on the extra large side. The heat was just enough anymore would require several cups of water. The No sauce tender was fried but a bit bland to me so a flavor may be needed. There is a small amount of indoor seating but ample additional outdoor seating. Perfect spot to grab a fast hot and tasty lunch. read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken So my sister picked me up some Dave's Hot Chicken and brought it to work for me. I ordered the #3 the slider and tender combo medium. When she got the combo to me the fries still had a little crunch to them. They were well seasoned. I ate the slider cold a couple hours later. The flavor was good. It was just the right amount of spice for me. I loved the cool crisp cole slaw and the pickles. They really enhance the slider. I also added honey!!! Delicious!!! Now for the tender. It was on top of white bread. By the time I ate it at home the bread was soggy. I added the pickles and popped it in the air fryer to reheat. I added the Dave's sauce and honey and it too was yummy. I think I prefer the slider over the tender but enjoyed both. Dave's Hot Chicken 1300 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 (Review 715 overall and 60 in 2022) read more

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Kema was super nice and gave us recommendations as a first time customer! Establishment is super clean and overall a very welcoming experience! read more

YUM. This is how you do hot chicken. I ordered the slider with fries, mild. I decided to play it safe because you never know how a restaurants heat level will be. I definitely think the mild chicken is less hot than I expected, but that's not a bad thing. It was delicious. I will just order the hot next time. Our food came out quick, it was perfection. I can't wait to come back. This is as close to Nashville hot chicken as you can get around here. Also, it's dog friendly on the patio! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Halal chicken for the win The food was really good I ordered the two sliders meal with two different spice levels. My favorite was the mild. I loved the crispiness slaw and the sauce. The fries were excellent too. The customer service was great! The place was packed both times I ordered from there one on a weekday the other on a weekend. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

the service was not great ... 38 minutes in to waiting for my food i went to the front desk and asked one lady and she said ain't my problem . i asked a lady who walked out the front door of the kitchen she seemed nice enough to not spit in my food and i asked and then she proceeded to walk to the kitchen and ask how much long and they said they gonna wait while they take their smoke break ): then she starts yelling at them and they start cursing at her and i just went back outside to my table . at least they cleaned my table with no trouble ! the food is good too only recommend if u do pick up and don't have to talk to employees read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - waiting 30 minutes for food - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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