Great spot to try if it's your first time. After the first time, not much to be excited about. read more

I was pretty excited to try this place out! We ordered some food for take-out. I got their #3 which is their 1 tender + 1 slider with fries. I also got a vanilla shake and mac and cheese. The chicken itself was pretty good and juicy. You can choose the spice level and I chose mild because I wasn't sure about how spicy it would get. I would definitely bump up the spice next time as I wasn't really feeling too much. The slaw in the slider was really nice and complimented the chicken really well, making it almost a refreshing bite each time. I tried out the Dave's sauce and, to me, it tastes a bit like the sauce they use in McDonald's Big Mac which I love. I switched out the regular fries for cheese fries in my order, although I definitely think the nacho cheese flavor was a bit too overwhelming for me. The mac and cheese was fairly standard. Lastly, the vanilla shake was not super sweet but it was still good. I would have liked it to be sweeter but it was a good palette cleanse from the chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3: 1 Tender + 1 Slider w/ Fries along with Mac & Cheese + a vanilla shake - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

I've seen Dave's Hot Chicken all over So Cal. This is the first one that I've seen in the Bay Area. I looked it up, and there are a half dozen other locations scattered around the Bay Area. So, how do they measure up? Pretty good. There are better chicken shops around, but Dave's is open late. That's uncommon in the Tri-Valley, so extra credit for that. We happened to go on graduation night, and the place was packed (line out the door) with 17-18 year olds, celebrating graduation. The noise level was off the chart. I don't believe that this is typical. The chicken has a breaded crust, not a batter coating like you'd get from the national chain restaurants. It's also cooked to a nice crispness, borderline overdone, but at that Goldilocks "just right" stage. The thing I like best about Dave's is that you have 7 heat levels to choose from for your Hot Chicken. I tried Medium and Hot. Both are good, and the hot one brought a little tear to my eye. Just right, I'd say. I didn't want fries, but everything comes with fries. I'm glad I tried them. The fries were also delicious. I mix the Dave's Sauce with ketchup for an excellent french fry dip. The menu is limited, and that's a good thing. They only do a few things, and they do them well. Restaurants lose their way when they expand the menu too much. My only criticism is mild. The Chicken Tenders come with bread, which I didn't care for. Maybe a roll or biscuit would be better. The sandwich comes with a small amount of slaw. I would prefer a second spoonful thrown on there. And the crew was friendly and smiling. Overall, 4 stars. read more

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Oh man this is not okay. You want to know why? Because this Dave's hot chicken is extremely close to me and I worry that I will go here often!!Help. So I remember when they had a grand opening last year and my coworker said it was good. Sadly, when I went, everything tasted really salty and just bad. Fast forward to months later and I think to myself I should give it another go. Ordered the two sliders and fries. Man let me tell you my first bite of that chicken slider was amazing. The chicken was tender, the bun soft and the flavor! Wow! Every topping/ingredient on the slider complimented each other. Loved it 10/10. There's lots of seating inside and outside. Very clean too. Service was excellent as well. The staff were super attentive and my food was pipping hot. I am just dreaming about my next visit! Haha read more

Good if you like this type of food. Got the chicken french fry and mac n cheese mix. Also tried the chicken sliders. It is all a little fried heavy for my preference. Prefer my regular chicken sandwich place instead. Not on my particular repeat list. read more

Today was free slider day and it was super packed. The service was good, the store was clean, and was well-managed for the amount of people there. However, when I opened my slider, I found some sort of label in the slider. I'm glad that it was free and they were rushing, but I don't think that that was supposed to be in the sandwich. It tasted fine; I still ate it because I already got home by the time I opened it, but the thought of having some random label in the sandwich gave me an icky feeling. Not a bad experience in the store, but the sandwich was questionable. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

I've never had a meal that I didn't like. We just ordered two sliders, fries, cheese fries and coleslaw. -- lite mild is preferred since it's slightly spicy and still edible. We ordered via door dash. I recommend going in person so that your fries don't get soggy. It's an easy quick dinner. read more

Came here again and this time we dined in, so the food was freshly fried and was so good. I actually enjoy the fries the most today. So light and crispy on the outside and soft inside! Perfect consistency, I couldn't stop eating them. The sliders are huge! One was more than plenty for me, I got mild this time and didn't need that extra spice. Also I loved that the cashier let me know it will take approximately 10 mins as the chicken is fried fresh to order. It's good to know how long it will take to get our order read more

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The new kid on the block!! Came on Friday of their opening week around 5:45pm and the line hadn't wrapped around the corner yet; waited about 15 minutes before reaching the front. The two folks manning the registers were so efficient (honestly, everyone working there was from cleanup to calling out order numbers). Love the excitement from a new restaurant, and it felt like the whole town came :) Side of Mac and cheese ($3.75): I personally prefer my Mac and cheeses as gooey and cheesy as possible with big macaroni and this was exactly that. Dave's #3 ($13.49): Holy moly I was so full after this!! I associate the word "slider" with a smaller burger, and I'm pretty sure this was normal sized because that chicken was HUGE lol. The tender comes on top a slice of white bread (so...an open faced sandwich?), and I tasted the spices a lot better. I got it mild and could probably go medium next time! I'll probably also downsize to Dave's #4 ($9.99) for just a slider and fries. If you check in on Yelp, you get a free soda or milkshake! read more

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Dave's has come to Dublin! I'm so happy to have finally tried Dave's Hot Chicken!! I appreciated the fast and friendly service during a busy opening day. I love the clean, bright interior, funky decor and the bright red tables and chairs. The menu is simple and I had Dave's #3 heat level hot with one slider, one tender and crinkle cut fries. The chicken is so juicy and tender and I love the dry spice rub. The batter is not too thick and has a good crunch. Hot was the perfect spice level for my taste. The crinkle cut fries with Dave's sauce was yummy. Welcome to Dublin! We'll be back for more! read more

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SUPER YUMMY CHICKEN. I love it here so much I would come back everyday. The service is great and there is a good amount of seating but it was super busy so it was hard to find a clean table. The sauces are great to add on both the slides and fries. The honey is so delicious to add on chicken. I got mild and it wasn't spicy at all. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

The best chicken I would ever eat in my life. Normally I make my own chicken burgers but on Black Friday, I decided to drop by. Not a bad place at all if you don't count the high prices. In the reality no one cares about the high prices because you are paying for good taste. Everyone who works here is very nice and are always very cheerful to help you. This may be a chicken joint but is very popular. There are plenty of places to sit if you come at the right time. You see a mix of both dine in and to go people. Chicken comes with this very nice sauce and fries. Second to none! It lives up to the phrase "winner winner chicken dinner". It was good I took 2 sauces home to make my own burgers. I presume it's in the same ballpark or probably is the same as IN N OUT spread. Would come here again. A+ read more

The food is great portion and the service is fast. Love this store and the energy of employees too

Bf and I were super happy and stumbled upon this place! My bf said let's try this place it looks good. Boy was he right! We decided to get a #2 which comes with two sliders with fries, good thing we shared because we got super full with one meal! I loved the atmosphere when you first walk in with all the nice designs all over the wall! Definitely will be stopping by again when we are in the mood for a spicy chicken sliders! read more

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Ordered a medium level #4 which came with the chicken sandwich, fries, and pickles. If you ask for sauce they are really generous and packed our bag with honey, ketchup, and Dave's secret sauce which pretty much tastes like everyone else's secret sauce aka thousand island lol The medium is not spicy at all, literally just looks red but tastes like a non spicy thigh. Next time I'm gonna go up two notches to see if that has any spicy heat at all. Overall the chicken was moist AF and decently crispy and juicy. The fries were not crunchy but maybe it would be more so if I ate fresh from the restaurant. The slider came with like minimal kale slaw and a stack of pickles. Overall delicious for about $10! Def a cheat meal read more

I used to love Dave's Hot Chicken, but the last few times I've ordered from them the spiciness level was totally inconsistent: I ordered mild and received hot pain. The shakes and mac+cheese are good, but it's Dave's Hot CHICKEN, not Dave's Hot Side Orders. I'm not eating here again until they fix their kitchen. read more

The chicken was served hot and was very juicy, tender, and delicious. Service was quick and efficient, getting our order right. The dining room and restrooms were clean. read more

Came here last minute to grab a bite with my bf on our way home. Food is good, service was ok, the place was dirty and table and chairs was dirty, sticky, and no one came around to clean. Papers, and little trash was on the ground... read more

The chicken has really good flavor. It's juicy and crispy and I love the pickles!!! I can usually handle my spice but the medium got me, I now go with mild read more

Great food and friendly/efficient service! I almost accidentally ordered extra fries but the employee reminded me that the combos come with fries! I really like the tenders and sliders. I like this more than KFC and Popeye's. Glad to have one nearby! read more

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Always busy but super quick service! The staff here is friendly and helpful! The inside is pretty bustling and loud. We did an online order to avoid waiting in line and that was the best choice! Our order was ready by the time we got there. There is a ton of parking in the plaza. It is across from Safeway and AAA. The food was ok. I had heard a lot about Dave's and how it's supposed to be superior but I thought it was ok. I got the reaper spice level slider and it was not spicy at all. I was expecting to breath fire. There is supposed to be slaw int eh slider but there was literally a few pieces of cabbage/kale and that's all. The potato buns were soft and pillowy though. The fries was decent but they were all soggy. read more

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The portions are big here! We usually get 1 medium slider and another tender to share for 2 people since the sliders are big. We love putting honey on it to balance the spiciness too. The service was nice and they greeted us right when we walked in. They were kind to give us sauce packets and lots of honey on the side. read more

This has starting from mild to the most spiciest level of chicken. They serve everything boneless.

OK let's go for this, the food was exceptional. I asked for the mild because I'm kind of a wuss, but I'll tell you it was fantastic. It was just write the number three is a good sampling of a little bit of everything and you'll really really like it. I'll start at the top and I'll work my way down on the menu. I will be back. It's easy to get to. It's right off the highway, great parking, the service was really really fast. Minh and I sat down. Wow literally the line went out the door and they moved really fast they moved. It really quick is plenty of seating inside and out. They take cash and card. Make sure you leave the kids a tip lady approached me at the table asked why need anything I'll tell you this is a win. This is a win and I will eat here regularly when I'm out in. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The door - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

Happy that I no longer have to drive to union city for Dave's. The line was longer when it first opened but it's pretty reasonable now. You can also order ahead of time for pick up. I love their fried chicken sandwich. The chicken is crunchy, juicy, and goes well with the Dave's sauce. I like to drizzle honey on a few bites here and there for a sweet and salty taste. Their fries is fluffy and medium crispy. Ambiance is bright and casual with both in and outdoor seatings. Overall, a convenient place to grab a quick yummy meal. read more

For me, it's not my thing. Just personal preference, because everyone around us seemed to be enjoying themselves. Be prepared though, because for some reason, this chain attracts mostly young kids (think high school/early college). Equals high energy high noise and a lot of "bro" this "bro" that. I warned you. Anyhoo, my little ones got the no spice and I got the medium spice. First off, I got the combo of slider/strip. These pieces were absolutely huge. Which explains the high prices. So I guess in a way, you're getting your money's worth's worth. Tried the no spice and while very crispy, was bland of flavor (of course), since no spice. My my kid seemed to enjoy hers. Go figure. Mines had cole slaw a pickle and medium spice. Great combo. Took a bite and whoa. Even the medium spice had a kick to it. It looked like a combo of marination on the spice and some kind of dry rub on it. Tasted fine, but got a bit hot later on. Might try again in the future. But will avoid the high school crowds. read more

Tonight I ordered the Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries, I ordered ahead on the Dave's Hot Chicken App! It said my food would be ready in 10 mins. I arrived right on time and the food was already ready and packaged up to me! Super easy to pick up, the guy was nice and quickly gave me my order! Definitely make sure to use the app because you can earn "frequent frier" points with each purchase and you can redeem for freebies once you reach a certain amount of points! Dave's Hot Chicken is great I first started going to it when I used to live in LA, and the Dublin location doesn't disappoint! I almost always get the 2 sliders with fries, I love the hotness of it and the way the rest of the sandwich balances it out. I usually get medium hot! The Dave's sauce is tasty too I got 2 extra packets ($0.25 each) so I'd have enough for the sando and the fries. While they do have drinks, I've tried the lemonade in the past which was great! I went to teaspoon for a drink to pair with my meal, it's nice they are right next door to each other! Forgot to take pictures this time since I was picking it up but the neon signs and the way they paint the store inside and out is pretty cool! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

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Thank you to the Manager Mel for taking a catering order and making sure every aspect of it was accounted for and good to go. The online ordering system doesnt offer up cauliflower sliders pack so had to call the store to placce a large order. Great location, awesome Manager and yummy food! Cauliflower sliders are so good you actually dont miss the chicken! read more

Less than an hour after eating, got progressively worse food poisoning symptoms. Food was really enjoyable but it was absolutely a bout of food poisoning from the chicken. read more

great food nice and friendly staff food is amazing super tender and delicious !!!!!!!!

I keep hearing all of the hype about Dave's Hot Chicken and had to try it for myself. First off the portions are huge. One slider or one chicken tender with the bread is all you need. The fries were crispy and had a seasoning on them and the Dave's sauce complements the chicken really well. I also got the strawberry shake which helps with the heat. I opted for a lite mild and a mild tender and both were good. The chicken is different since it's not saucy it's a seasoning powder that makes the flavoring. Food came out quickly and I will be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

Very bad customer serivce, cashier and supervisor are very unprofessional ... came to buy food, credit card machine wasn't working, my little son was really hungry. So they refused service and asked for cash only, they should have a sign up for customers only cash is accepted if it's that not the case then, we should be given food with credit card if machine work or not.... never ever going there again. I offered to give him money by Zelle or venmo so he can use his cash to give me food but he refused. read more

Excellent chicken. I had the 2 slider combo with a hot and an extra hot. Delicious! I also got a free drink by checking in on Yelp. Ask for honey to add on your chicken. The sweetness goes very well with the spicy chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

Lately I have been monitoring my red meat intake so I'm limited to chicken and fish so I have been trying different chicken dishes and restaurants serving chicken. So Dave's popped up. It was a very lunch and didn't want to spoil dinner. After browsing their menu, it was narrowed to combo #4, one chicken slider and fries and choice mild sauce. Pickled onions and pickles were included with the order. Placed my order at the counter and a number is assigned for food pick up. The food was quickly prepared. The slider was served hot and crispy, no sauce was necessary to doctored the taste. It was fine as is. The fries were plenty, crispy and tasty. This combo was reasonably priced @$9.99. This place is previously occupied by Baja Fresh. I would come back with a larger appetite to try other combos. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

Dave's Hot Chicken just opened up in the Tri-Valley about a month ago. I heard about the lines so I waited. Located in the Safeway shopping center at the corner of Tassajara and Dublin Blvd. the restaurant has seating indoors and outdoors. I went at 2:30 pm and there was still a short line. The interior decor is neat with bright graffiti colors. The menu is simple with chicken tenders, sliders and fries. I got the #2 two hot chicken sliders and fries, and a large Chocolate milkshake. The hot chicken sliders were excellent and the Dave's sauce is "crack ". I thought it was a bit pricey at $25. Only knock is that they could clean the tables more diligently and another cashier would make the process faster. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

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Dave's is in the former Baja Fresh space, which is now transformed to a bit of a more edgy walk up eatery. As the name "Hot Chicken " suggests only chicken is served. Good size chicken strips are breaded with Choices of heat level seasoned on the breaded chicken. We ordered a lite mild and medium. The combo of the lite mild heat with honey ( packets of honey accompanied the order) was a good combo - sweet and spicy. The Dave's sauce also comes in small packets does not have ingredients printed on the packet, so anybody's guess what's in it. If you are one of those mayo adversed people, ya might want to skip. The crinkle fries are respectable. A little crisp on the edges and the crinkles hold catsup or Dave's sauce well. The slaw that comes on the sandwich is also served as a side and has a bit of kale. It's lite and crisp. Shakes are offered are a good compliment, but not a shake destination. Four childhood friends who pulled the first $900 bucks together is business dream turned reality, with cool groovy vibe. read more

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I've been a big fan of Dave's Hot Chicken since they only had a couple of locations in LA. Now, they're all over the Bay Area and this is their newest location. Since this is located in a plaza with Safeway and lots of other restaurants, parking is super easy. I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and was able to find a space right up front. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with lots of seating inside. Also, since it's so new, it's really clean. The art on the walls is different at every Dave's and it was fun to see their iteration here. We arrived outside of the normal busy meal hours (too late for lunch but too early for dinner) so we ordered immediately. They've got a simple straightforward menu so our food was prepared quickly after. My go to is the #3 hot (includes 1 slider, 1 tender, fries, and a drink). If you've read my other reviews, you know my spice tolerance is high. Tbh, I could prob go up a spice level here but I didn't want to sacrifice flavor for heat. I'll try that eventually. Everything tasted great and of course, you've gotta get the sauce. I feel like $14 is an expected price for this size meal and I always end up having a little left over for to-go. I did see that they had shakes here that you can add toppings to (Oreos, m&m's, etc). I was tempted to get it but ended up passing this time. My friend really liked this though! All in all, worth a stop if I'm craving hot chicken while I'm in the area! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California

Food is always good, I've never had a bad order. Personally I only go if I have a specific craving lol read more

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1. Spice Level: Like a Firework Show in Your Mouth - Dave's Hot Chicken in Dublin CA isn't just spicy, it's like hosting a Fourth of July party on your tastebuds. There's an explosion of flavors, and the only thing missing is a marching band playing in the background. 2. Chicken: Crispier than Your Favorite Jeans- The chicken here is so crispy, it could give your freshly-starched jeans a run for their money. It's like they took the concept of 'crisp' and turned it up to eleven. 3. Sides: A Delicious Plot Twist- Just when you thought the chicken was the star, their sides sneak up on you like a plot twist in a mystery novel. The fries? They're the trusty sidekick that never lets you down. 4. Sauce: Like a Secret Handshake- Their sauce is so unique, it's like being in a secret spicy food club. One dip, and you're inducted as an honorary member. 5. Atmosphere: Where Everyone Knows Your (Spice) Tolerance- Walking into Dave's is like entering a sitcom where everyone's friendly and they all share one common love: spice tolerance bragging rights. 6. Service: Faster than a Chicken on the Run - The service here is so quick, you'd think the chicken got wind that it was up next and started serving itself. 7. Overall Experience: Hotter than Dublin's Summer- In a city known for its mild summers, Dave's Hot Chicken is the exception. It's the culinary equivalent of a summer heatwave, in the best possible way. If you're in Dublin and craving some heat and crispy chicken, Dave's Hot Chicken is your go-to spot. It's not just a meal; it's a tongue-tingling experience! update 12/04/23 I must say the ownership reached out to me regarding why I didn't give them five star's. They have earned it just because they took the time to engage with me (their customer). Most owner don't even bother, and to the staff at the restaurant keep up the great work it is appreciated by your customers. read more

One of my brother's favorite spots, this was the Father's Day meal of choice! I selected the 2 slider meal as typically sliders are a few bites. A slider at Dave's is a whole chicken sandwich! I had to take the second one home. Medium was the right choice for the day but I think I will try hot next time! Loved how crispy and fresh the fries were and the seasoning was nice! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium 2 slider meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Dublin, California