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Dave's Hot Chicken

3.8 (69 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Dave's Hot Mozz 1 Piece
Maya M.

I've been seeing Dave's hot chicken mozzarella sticks reviewed circulating online and I had to give it a try. This was my first time trying Dave's and it was fast, easy, and honestly pretty dang good. I did a pickup order around 7:30pm and it took about ten min to be ready which I think is fantastic . The employees were super friendly and nice and the inside of the restaurant was really clean and organized which I appreciate . Now for the food ,- if you get 5 motz sticks it's 14.99 but it seems like you choose just one flavor . I ordered four individual ones and did two mild and two medium . If you enjoy spicy foods do not worry about the spice level of these two flavors at all. I was worried that the medium would be too hot because of the reviews online but it has the slightest kick and tasted like the taco flavored Doritos . Super good , glad I chose those two . Very crispy and cheesy with a great cheese pull. I also ordered a slider (not for me ) but my bf who is a chicken sandwich enthusiast & he gave it a 8.5/10. I ordered the side of Mac and cheese as well and that's the only thing I was not a fan of . Doesn't taste like cheese . Overall great experience ! As someone who doesn't eat meat I'm curious to see how their cauliflower based products are . (Also props to a meat place for including such a variety of vegetarian options 10/10!) I definitely will be going back soon .

Cauli Dave's #2: 2 Cauli Sliders w/ Fries

I got a cauliflower slider at medium spice level and fries. It took me a second to get used to eating a big piece of cauliflower and once I did, my craving for a fried vegetarian sandwich was satisfied. The breading and sauces were very yummy. The customer service was very good, the store was clean, and I liked the ambiance. My experience was positive at this Dave's hot chicken.

Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Jeffrey H.

The lady at the counter was very friendly and quick to acknowledge us when we walked in!! Food was quick to come out when we ordered (about 10 mins) and was tasty! Only qualm is the prices are pretty high for the amount of good you get, but the quality is great! It's a lively spot and even though they were busy, the rush was handled well! Fries are crispy and the chicken is seasoned well + you can get as much Dave's sauce as you desire, just ask!

The #1 combo. Even in takeout plates, all I could say was "woooo FRESH!"
Greg N.

WOW! All the negative reviews! We're from Hawaii and I'm in town to take care of some college stuff for my kid. I saw all the 5-star Google reviews and had to fit this spot into my schedule. The spouse and kid are not necessarily chicken fans, but both only had thumbs up for the chicken and fries. Tip: do online ordering if possible. I know from frequenting the spots in my hood that it's always a smart thing to order ahead. Did this using their app, and everything went smoooth. Excited to bring my son to this spot when we're in town again as he's a fan of both spicy and fried chicken. My guess is that he will love this place too.

extra hot
David C.

Conveniently right by my gym, I came in for a quiet meal and some protein. I have very little spice tolerance, so I wanted to choose death. Fortunately, I was told by the cashier that it's so hot that a waiver is required and it's pretty much inedible. The waiver's the only thing that really stopped me. Instead, I opted for the Extra Hot, which wasn't too bad. I liked the fries that came with it too. It was a pretty small meal for the 2 tenders and fries. Thankfully there's bread slides that the chicken sat on to help fill me up. I also made the mistake of eating said bread because it absorbed the hot sauce quite well. Was hoping for crispier chicken (TN's Hattie's B really set a high standard for me), but I can see myself coming. And yes, I'll sign my soul over, too!

Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries Medium
Trey T.

The tenders were juicy and not dry at all, but the medium wasn't spicy in the least? And it was really salty so I don't know if they put too much paprika or cayenne pepper or what, but it got saltier after each bite. The sauce tasted good though, reminds me of raising canes. Fries were way too salty. Wait time is alright. My stomach started to hurt after the first tender so idk if I would come back.

Michelle T.

Delicious, Crispy Hot Chicken! The fries are always on point here crispy outside and soft inside. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the slaw is delicious and refreshing on the sandwich.

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Tina J.

Service was friendly. Painting in the restaurant was cool. Food was good. Loved their special sauce and fries.

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Peter N.

This Dave's location just opened on 6/9/23 and I had seen advertisements on my Instagram for it and went to try it out today. It is just off the highway, and is located right next to the Boston Market location in Chelmsford. It is also nearby the shopping plaza so plenty of parking. Funky exterior/interior which was commissioned by @dehmq on Instagram gives the space a kind of modern feel too. Wife and I ordered the Dave's combo #3 today as takeout. Really juicy delicious chicken with a nice spice rub on it, a great slaw too which was flavorful without too much Mayo in it. We opted to go with just a mild heat since we haven't had Dave's before but they have spice levels that range from basically "none" to "reaper". French fries are just kind of okay in my opinion but you aren't going here for the fries. One of the things I also noticed coming in was that the staff were energetic in the back kitchen, which was nice to see versus some places where they just seem miserable. Front cashier was great too, even introduced himself to us too which again doesn't typically happen. Definitely plan to go back and increase our spice level next time to medium.

Cheese fries, sliders and tender.
Tanner S.

Love thier flavors when it comes to spicy chicken. Spicy that actually has flavor! Would definitely recommend if your feeling spicy.

Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries

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9 months ago

Absolutely delicious food. Love this place, costs me a fortune because I will always buy more than I can eat. Repeat customer here.

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11 months ago

It's Halal. The food tastes good and spicy. Very good ambience and service as well. I like the medium spicy chicken

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I call this Dave's Bubblegut Chicken now. Don't eat it unless you want an upset stomach and plenty of time on the toilet.

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Chicken breast is good, sauce is next level, but can be VERY spicy if you're not careful!

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Chicken and fires are so good. I wouldn't get anything beyond hot because it's already very spicy.

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