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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.3 (303 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Combo #Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - extra hot
    Wendy M.

    My guy has been raving about Dave's for a while and tonight, we decided to seek out their Denver location. There's street parking but this is also N Broadway so we were thankful to find the underground parking garage - and bonus, it's spits you out right at the entrance to Dave's. The decor is artsy and graphic, with hard edges and lines but also very cool. I really liked the mountain scapes on one of the walls and the cool ski dude hanging from above. Despite being busy and having a steady stream of folks coming in, their waitstaff were on their game: friendly as in "lemme walk you through the menu" since I was new and super helpful. We didn't wait long until our buzzer alerted us. And then came the biggest chicken tender I have ever had. Extra hot is no joke either. I went for the cool, crisp pickles more than a few times. I had a couple of glasses of water too. All that said, I wouldn't change a thing. The chicken was juicy, tender and really, really well seasoned. Oh, and damn hot. I'm a spicy girl and might downgrade to hot next time, lol. Dave's hot sauce is more of a creamy confection and a perfect compliment. Add some cheesy fries and you're got the #4 combo meal. Next time, I plan to have one of their cool shakes. Yep, there will def be a next time. Sooooo good.

    Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Rebecca S.

    The food here is amazing. Watch out all other chicken places, this one has you beat. This is our 2nd time at Dave's and our 2nd location and both locations have been great. The #2 is perfect with loaded fries, we def didn't need to get the single with it. So next time we know. Hot is our sweet spot. The service at this location is.... Clueless? He got our order wrong and they try to get you to tip. Tip for what? He clearly didn't listen and they don't do anything. The other location I went to did not try to trick you into tipping. So I find it weird this one does. Nonetheless, the food is fantastic and everyone should check it out.

    Number 4

    The workers are really nice. The food is really good. I recommend this to anybody who loves a good spicy or regular chicken. So good the ambience is really good..

    #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Lily S.

    I'm gonna offend so many loyalists by giving Daves an average rating. But to me, that's what they are. Maybe I did have to order Navhsville hot in order to be able to appreciate it. But my friends recommend Daves since we both adore Raising Cane's so I took their words for it. Unfortunately I found so many things different between the two. And if I love RC, I'm bound to not care for D. I can give a side by side comparison but that wouldn't be pretty. And the fact that I struggle to find parking in order to eat here further discourage me from visiting again. Sorry Daves. Sorry friends...

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries

    Got the Dave's #2 2 Sliders and Fries and an order of Dave's Mini Sliders, as well as an Oreo Topped Milkshake for delivery, packaged well, hot both in temperature and in spice. The milkshake was just a bit runny, even for a store close by, but comes with the nature of delivery I suppose.

    10 pc. Cauliflower Tender Bites
    Jenna E.

    as a pescatarian, i'm thrilled with the cauliflower meat alternatives here! my cauliflower bites were crispy, well-seasoned, and filling. the fries are pretty good too. service is very quick. the restaurant itself could be a little cleaner, but for a fast-casual place, not bad at all.

    10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries
    Meagan N.

    My go-to Dave's as it's on my daily commute home from work and it's a banger! Workers are always so friendly, quick and accommodating. I usually get the tenders for that ~protein~ but my new obsession are the bites with medium spice after Yessica recommended it to me. Comes with 10 juicy white meat bites, ample fries seasoned to perfection, pickle chips, a slice of white bread, and three containers of sauce! I drizzled honey on top of the bites this time around and the mouthwatering mix of sweetness, spiciness, and saltiness of the chicken was so addictive, I was seriously considering throwing in a second (or third...or fourth) order for my next meals. Solid 10/10, if you're on the fence, definitely bite the bullet and try Dave's!

    Cindy R.

    Dave's doesn't disappoint!! My brother lives in Denver so Everytime I go, we grab Dave's. Here's the highlights: Service: always sweet people ready to take your order. Ambiance: is clean and simple. Has a ton of personality. Food: great portions at a great price with amazing sauces. BUT the chicken is great without the sauce, that's when you know it's good.

    Sarah S.

    Be prepared to get messy! It seems the messier the food is the better it tastes and this applies to Dave's! The tenders were big and juicy and perfectly spiced. I liked that I could decide the heat I wanted on my chicken. The staff were friendly and eager to help. I would definitely return! Notes: street parking is not good for this location. If you're lucky, you might snag a metered spot out front. However, there is a parking garage below! More than likely, you'll need to park there. Also, bathrooms require a code, ask staff for it.

    Polystyrene . . . is not our friend (although it's a neat word for a game of  Letter Boxed:)
    David M.

    At the end of July I received a Yelp message that referenced my review. It said one word only. And it said that it came from Dave's Hot Chicken. It said, "Liar." Now this is confusing to me. Who sent it? Why can't I get the Yelp app to show me who the message was from, aside from simply saying "Dave's Hot Chicken"? Why did the person say I was a liar when my photos showed that I was telling the complete truth? Why would Dave's -- if Dave's it was who was trolling me -- accuse me of not telling the truth when what I said was correct? That a company would single out a (former) customer and waste its time untruthfully verbally attacking someone for telling the truth about its practices is very scary. I'm going to dig a little deeper and see what sicko is responsible for that message, and I'll get back to you. But this is just weird. Sign me, David "mystified" M

    #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Sara C.

    Food is really delicious. The tenders have great flavor and fries were crispy. I also loved the sauce. The inside is kinda gross / scary. Service was good.

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    2 years ago

    Love the spice level & their pickles I wish their Mac & cheese was less watery but it's still delicious.

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    Very nice chicken strips, wonderful taste of the sauce. And juicy chicken. The only straggle is the parking.

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    Michael - Sweet! Glad you loved it! Come back again soon!

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    2 years ago

    Service was good. Food was great. Great portions. Roomy. Received our food pretty fast.

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    3 years ago

    Way too much paprika used on the chicken. That's all we could taste and smell. Service was great though.

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    3 years ago

    AMAZING SERVICE! hailey is amazing!!! best customer service !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'nbjehdhdudgdjdvdjf

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    Is the chicken halal as some other locations are?

    Yes. I am not affiliated with the store, but have been there a couple times and asked the manager personally, who confirmed that the chicken is halal.

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