After living in California for a while, I moved to South Carolina. I was super excited when I heard they were opening up a Dave's here, as I was a big fan of them back in California. I ordered a 10 piece and a large fries. I am not alone on this, but me and the three other people I shared this with all had the same response. The chicken tasted really bad. It had a kind "bouncy" texture to them, almost like rubber. They all tasted the same. The taste was really off, almost tasted like fish. The fries were great. Service and cleanliness were fine. read more

The food flavors were absolutely amazing . The food is always good, haven't tried everything but I will be back. Service was friendly and it was so busy within the establishment. Always looking for something new and different in Columbia. read more

Been waiting a couple months for these guys to open! Picked up food for 7 of us opening night but we all got terribly sick. Wonderful staff though - they were very polite and working so hard. read more

Amazing food always. Chicken is delicious, very fast and amazing service, love the medium heat!

Chicken itself is okay , but once you go up to the "flavors" your just taking a bite of straight seasoning . Customer service isn't to bad even though they got my order wrong but to be fair it was busy. read more

We tried their mild and hot chicken sliders and they were a hit. Everyone at work loved them. Plus their general manager, Lorenzo, is so nice and true ky cares about his customers! Highly recommend read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Their mild and hot chicken sliders are the best! We ordered them at work and everyone loved them. Lorenzo is so nice! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

My time going I had good customer service, the food was amazing. And the ambiance of the restaurant was just amazing. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The sliders which was amazing - Chicken Shop Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

It was good! And well priced! But I was waiting for my food for an hour due to a buzzing device not working. The person that took my order really seemed like she didn't want to be their so it was not the best experience but I pushed through because I really wanted to try the food. Maybe it was because it was a Friday afternoon. But the fries were good though read more

I come to Columbia for work and I always stop at Dave's Hot Chicken. The food is always good and the staff and service are wonderful, fast, and friendly. I would describe the ambiance as being more trendy and classier than a fast food restaurant, but not a fast casual. It is my favorite place to eat. read more

Zero stars actually. This place knows how to ruin chicken. It made me actually throw up when I got home and I was ill the rest of the night. Go get fried chicken anywhere else. read more

I came the other day as a DoorDasher and I'm going to assume they were behind on orders because they told me it would be a few minutes. So I wait, not even 5 minutes later they tell me the order is ready! The young man working gave me a inconvenience card for the wait, but I wasn't even waiting for a long time! Regardless they have great customer service will even being under pressure! read more

Dave's is the place, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Food was amazing all in all a great time

Great service. Food tastes great and fresh. Attentive and helpful staff. Nice location and environment.

Disappointing. The cashier was nice, but the noise level is so high I had to repeat my order because she couldn't hear me. Our to go order was ready in about five minutes. We had an order of 2 tenders and fries no spice and one order for one tender and one slider mild spice. (we placed and paid for the orders separately.) The second order had two tenders, no slider and the spice was more than mild. The tenders are large and tasted good. Daves sauce is mild and was good for dipping both chicken & fries. The fries are nicely seasoned and tasty. Extra sauce, catsup and honey was included. The milkshakes. Absolute waste of $5.00. How do you make a milk shake with fresh milk and ice cream and not have it icy cold? I suspect Dave's just adds milk to a nasty powdered milkshake mix. After a couple of sips, we poured them both down the sink. read more

The three people working tonight were some of the friendliest, kindest customer service people I have met in a VERY LONG TIME. They were all polite, quick, and friendly. Food was great and there was very little wait time. My friend and I dropped in after having a long week of training and it was the best first meal to have coming out of it. read more

Cashier was extremely rude. Needs attitude check! Manager wouldn't even talk to me about her behavior. Just had his back turned. I had just came from church too. read more

Was hopeful when I saw a dedicated Nashville hot chicken place. Guess I only have the real places in Nashville to compare to but food is just OK, ambiance is totally chain generic. read more

Good food but a bit pricey (but isn't everything now!) Really liked their special sauce and the sliders are great as well!

Great service, I ordered take-out and the food was still delicious on pick-up. The wait staff was friendly and approachable also, very knowledgeable to customers who were first visiting. read more

There was a hair in my food. I would like to speak with a manager there. I was displeased because the food looked goodI wanted it so bad maybe better luck next time read more

some of the Best chicken youll find in columbia, great fries, great milkshakes, great service, great atmosphere.

Jordan Gave Me The Life Hack. Thank You Jordan. Food was Great. Great aesthetics Overall A Great experience

Service is great I was greeted so kindly and had an amazing experience. The food was also amazing and so was the service

Just another chicken restaurant but hot is only difference. Very expensive, limited menu. As usual a bunch of French fries for cheap filler!! read more

Food was great & the customer service is amazin!

Quick service that's available to the customers that are friendly and seem like they want to help you. The food is all dry rubbed and has different flavors ranging from no spice to reaper hot with all the standards between. read more

I heard all the hype and tried it. My kid loves it but it wasnt for me. I just liked the fries and the chicken sandwich was not all that. I for sure enjoy a Bojangles spicy chicken sandwich much more. Prob wont return. read more

Liam is the best #period... the food is also good but when you come ask for Liam... HES A REAL ONE OMM

Greatest, hottest, chicken. I took my family here and everyone loved it! Great for kids I recommend the hottest flavor for toddlers.

They forgot the extra sauce that comes with it and the one in the basket. Sauces is we important lol other than that it's amazing.

Great food and great service! 10/10. The Dave's sauce is perfect mix of sweet and savory.

I got the medium flavor chicken, the chicken was hot , it has good flavor and the fries were seasoned well

Milkshakes are amazing, the save number three combo was delicious. I totally recommend going with at least hot for you spice since it's hot chicken however all of it is good. The service was great, all the staff are nice and so was the owner. The food is reasonably price and really filling. Will come again! read more

I've been coming here for some time now, and it never disappoints. It's always a place where I can go for good food.

I brought my son here and we instantly enjoyed it. Great food, great customer service and a great price. Try a milkshake while you're there!

Great service great food! Thanks to Brittany for great customer service and friendly atmosphere! The rest of the staff was friendly as well.

First off I'll start off saying, as a customer on the outside looking in the place was clean as hell for one. I wanted to give them a 2 star but I couldn't bring myself to do that because the service I received from one of the workers was above and beyond. Ase is a super woman. I was in the restaurant for more than 15 min and sat in the front and observed this woman take orders, get order, give out orders. Even tho there was two other people working with her. The guy cleaned the front and the big lady with the different color dreads that was packing orders when I came in disappeared on Ase and like I said I was in the restaurant for over 15 minute. But Ase didn't seem shook about it she still didn't sweat with 4 people in line orders in window and people coming to pick up orders she did such a great job. This woman needs her flowers and the other woman needs to be talked to about team work. At a busy time she should have stayed with her team member and struggled with her instead of walking off. this other woman in front literally walked by Ase as if she didnt see her struggling, to sweep nothing on the floor,because the young man had already sweep, he actually seen Ase needing help and rushed back to help Ase in her time of need. But for sure Ase was running the back solo for 10 min alone. Idk what the other woman problem was, but I been in food service along time and big woman seems a bit lazy and it's only going to hurt the business in the long run!!! But the food was great. Just had to come in just to get Ase name and order pickles just so I can give this review. THANK YOU SO MUCH ASE FOR THE GREAT SERVICE YOU GAVE ME AND MY HUSBAND,IF NO ONE SEE YOU I DID!! read more

Second time at this establishment and was just as good as first. Consistent quality and service. Very customer attentive place.

Food was soooooo soooooo good! The front end manager came to our table to ask how we were and if we needed anything. Staff was very professional and friendly. The ambiance is nice. Simple and clean set up of seating! Couldn't ask for a better place for lunch. Look forward to coming back!! read more

Best chicken ever. The service is fabulous, amazing, great, and awesome. Must true it out service is amazing. I was greeted at the door and everyone was super polite. I love this place. It's awesome and I will always be a customer of this place because it's awesome. read more