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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.9 (149 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Mac n cheese
    Jason P.

    this review is based on price and price alone. combo number 2 2 sliders( not sandwich SLIDER) fries and diet coke . $18.49. holy cow. this place will be out of business in less than a year.

    2 piece mild and medium
    Ron C.

    Second time here. The tenders are big served on cheap white bread with pickles and season fries. The 2 piece is $12.50. I had the mild my friend had medium but they tasted the same. A little too much dry seasoning on it. I like the ice cubes though

    Indoor seating
    Minji K.

    You can choose from chicken sliders or tenders so I got the two piece tenders with fries and sliced bread. I liked how you could get two different flavors for the spice! Their spice levels range from no spice to reaper. The medium level was very manageable (prob 3/10 spice) and the hot had a slight kick (5/10). I like how both had a slight sweetness to them so the flavors were layered! They were super crispy and juicy inside. The tenders paired nicely with the Dave's sauce, which was very creamy. The fries were crinkle cut, super crispy, and slightly seasoned. The pickles added a nice texture and sour flavor to the meal! The slices of bread were nothing special but still good if you wanted to make a sandwich with the chicken! The chicken came out super quick and you could also order pick up or do drive thru! There were plenty of seats indoors with a fun wall mural!

    Dave #2 -  Extra Hot
    Patrick P.

    First time trying based on a friend's recommendation, and it did not disappoint. It was quiet in the restaurant, but it appears they get a lot of Door Dash. Service was awesome. The cashier explained the heat levels. While I like mine spicey, I still needed to function. He recommended the extra hot. Food - everything tasted as great as it looked. The chicken was well cooked. The fries were crispy. Atmosphere - the place was clean. The only knock was it was loud. A lot of hard surfaces make it an echo chamber (minor). It was good, though. I will be back if I am in the area.

    Siyu T.

    The slider- Plump, juicy, CRISPY tender on a potato bun. Maybe it's a busy day so the tender were freshly fried to perfection but it's so tender and juicy that I'm not sure if it's breast or thigh meat?!! Hope they can maintain this standard thou. The hot is perfect for me! I tried a bite of the reaper next and my tongue starts to sting a little. The potato bun does help to mild the spiciness.

    Reaper slider
    Zheng Hong T.

    I have just found my favorite hot chicken place in Columbus!!! Growing up in the tropics, my cardinal sin when it comes to food is adding chili to everything to spice it up. So I really like my spice and to no surprise, I opted for the reaper when it came to the level of spice for my slider. It met my expectations and more! It so spicy that I stopped tasting how spicy it was and was in a transcendental state where the only thing in my world was the crunchy tender contrasting with an impeccably juicy interior. Then you have the slight tanginess of the slaw peeping in amongst that mouth numbing spice. It was divine! But if you actually want to savor the spices, might want to get something milder haha. Definitely enjoyed my reaper slider though!

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Cheese Fries
    Nadira Y.

    I was very excited to try this place, especially because they serve halal chicken, so I can share the experience with my parents. I had ordered online for pickup. The food was ready on time. I had chosen to get utensils, napkins, and honey packets on the order for each of the four meals; however, we only received the napkins. We ordered the 2 tender with fries, 1 slider with fries, and 1 slider/1 tender meals. I wish they had bone-in chicken options like wings and drums. Also, I wish they would have served the tenders and sliders a la carte. The chicken was nice, not overly dry and crunchy. I had the medium, which was not too spicy at all. I think I will try the hot next time as my husband had that and did not find it too overwhelming. I thought Dave's sauce was nothing extraordinary. I do think this place is overpriced. There are other hot/fried chicken spots in the city with more value. I replaced the regular fries with cheese fries in my order and for the amount of cheese given, I think $1.79 is a lot to add to the price of the meal just for the cheese.

    #4 spider combo without pickle and no spice
    Ellen M.

    Pros: Fast, friendly service at drive-thru Looks very clean and bright inside Prices are reasonable I liked it's not your typical chicken sandwich Chicken was tender and crispy Decent sized slider Cons: Did not care for the spice Fries lacked flavor Pro tip: Get one of the combos if it's your first time

    Elizabeth Y.

    Order this as carry out and my first time giving it a try. I got the 2 slider combo hot with a side of fries. The slider were massive and full of flavor! I loved the crispness of the chicken, the sauce, the bread, really all around amazingnees. I will definitely be back!

    Slider with fries
    Antora S.

    When I heard about this place, I was excited to try it, and I am so glad that I did. The food is delicious. Dave's Hot Chicken is very spacious inside, clean with friendly staff. We ordered 1 chicken slider meal and 1 tender meal, fires and mac and cheese. The chicken was really good, flavored well, juicy and has just the right crunch. You can choose from different spice level, from no spice to reaper. The crinkle cut fries where fried just right and the mac and cheese was cheesy and delicious. Can't wait to go back for more. And Oh, this place is Halal! So all the Halal eaters, you have to try this place out!

    One Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Keith B.

    Dave's was massively hyped up before opening. I held out to miss on the lines/opening hiccups. "Finally! Real Hot Chicken!" No subtlety in the jabs to local HCT. Up there with the people that go to Olive Garden to talk about "they've been to Italy, they *know* real Italian." The good: I ordered online. 9pm pickup. It was ready when I got there at 9pm. The DoorDash shelves were full of orders (seeing so much food sitting there makes me wonder how quickly the make, bag, and leave sit). I was in and out in seconds (note: there is no parking on the "exit" side of the building). The staff? Totally chill. No negatives - guy greeted me as I was walking to the shelves to make sure I was grabbing the right order (which other places have screwed up on before). The food: the tenders are BIG. The chicken is not dry, but not overly juicy, either. I did a slider (medium) and a tender (mild) - the photos of the Mac and cheese didn't sell me. The slider: with a tender that sticks out. "Dave's sauce" is kind of mild. Not overly flavorful. The "kale slaw/pickle" combo is a great flavor, and the seasoning - almost tastes sweet on top of all the cayenne. As someone who isn't crazy about heat - I felt their medium was a Hot Chicken Takeover "warm." No real kick, no heat, just flavor (which was good). The slider makes it easy to consume. The tender was a mild, and now I regret it. More sweet, slightly more difficult to eat. Still tasty. The fries? Suck. Not a heaping amount (a plus), but they're just so "meh" that I see why they offer "cheese fries" or swapping them out so readily. They're so mediocre! Dave's sauce, ketchup, there is no saving them. They're worth checking out - skip the fries (maybe they're better fresh?) - and maybe go for the easier eating of sliders for a less messy experience.

    Jaelynn J.

    me and my boyfriend drove an hour to come try this location and honestly it's overhyped and overpriced - we both ordered their #1 two tender meal. i got medium and he got mild and the total was 44$ not including tip. the chicken tenders are made out to be super spicy but honestly they aren't..the chicken is definitely juicy and high quality it's just not what they make it out to be lol i def wouldn't go out of ur way to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall the place is nice though and the service is decent[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]..just wish there was more flavor

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Eve R.

    Heyyy now! I have to admit, based on other reviews, I was expecting something average but I was pleasantly surprised with everything at DHC! We each tried #3 at hot level with fries and here's my thoughts: It is a LOT of food! The slider is a full-on sandwich and the chicken finger is a small chicken breast! It's $12.99 and drinks are separate. For what you get, I felt the price is super reasonable. Next time, I will just get a slider meal ($9.99) plus a drink. Loved the fries. Loved the Dave's sauce. I love honey on my hot chicken and they had it which made me super happy. They have awesome pickles -- I ate all of them from both orders! As for heat level. We like hot. Their hot is pretty hot but it's a good peppery hot. Nice belly-warming and lip tingly but could still taste everything. But it's hot and not for everybody. Hubs says he will try the next step up next time and I think I'd like to try medium next time. Yes - there will be a next time! They even have a drive thru and that's pretty great for a quick fastish-food spot. Only took down a star because the dining space wasn't very clean. It was steadily busy and I'm sure that's why -- but I would like to see more attention to cleanliness.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious hot chicken! The staff was understanding and made corrections to parts of the order that were forgotten

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    4 years ago

    I love Dave's Hot Chicken!! By far the greatest meal I've had to spice up a night out on the town

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    3 years ago

    Gregory at the counter was very helpful and kind, I appreciate everything! Delicious chicken!

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    3 years ago

    Best chicken in Columbus, but they shut the ice cream machine down MORE THAN 1 HOUR before closing.

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    3 years ago

    Chicken was huge and flavorful! Gregory took our oder , very knowledgeable and helpful. Will definitely be back! Plus I loved the tunes!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent hot chicken, far better than Hot Chicken Takeover in my opinion. Chicken is crispy with great spicy flavor. Highly recommended.

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    Food is Outstanding! Greg is a great employee, walked us through my first time at Dave's Hot Chicken. He is the best!

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    4 years ago

    Very good!! lots of choices on spice level. The Dave's sauce is great too. I will definitely be going back.

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