Give these guys a raise immediately! I messed up big time yesterday and accidentally placed a pre-order for the completely wrong day. I showed up at 10 PM--which was like 15 to 20 minutes after they had already closed--ready for food, only to realize my mistake. Instead of telling me I was out of luck, the crew at this Cockrell Ave location went completely above and beyond. They literally fired up the very last open fryer just to make sure I didn't leave empty-handed, and they even threw in an extra tender. That is next-level customer service. Managing partners/corporate: please give this late-night crew a raise. They are carrying the brand on their backs! Food was amazing, but the staff is unmatched. I'll be a customer for life. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I was not feeling well last Sunday so, I decided to get moving w some errands. I remembered and ex Coworker said, this place was soo good! Ever since then, Ive been wanting to try it. I read the reviews and this is a popular restaurant. I noticed they have a location by TCU too! Here's what I discovered. I love the atmosphere but the windows were tinted pretty dark so, it looked like it was closed. However, it was not. There were quite a few people inside. The music was on and the temperature inside was just right but the temperature of the Cashier was not. She seemed like she was in a bad mood and she didn't want to take my order and was rushing because, she was talking so, fast I couldn't understand her. I ordered a Slider and Fries. The Chicken Strip was hearty, a lot bigger than Raising Canes, that's for sure. The taste was lacking. Ugg, it did not have a good taste. I do not know what seasoning they used but, it was not to my liking. The Fries were dry and flavorless. In sum, it was not yum. Service was slow and rude. I like the ambiance, colorful, unique with Chicken decor, really cute. I wanted to like this place but, it fell short in my opinion. read more

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Knowing what I now know and ordering accordingly, I had a great meal. I ordered the bites instead of the full tenders and really liked them more than the big tender. The breading to chicken ratio was higher but that meant more crisp and more flavor. I'm not a fan of their sauce but learned it's shared to help cool down your mouth if the spices are too much for you. Service was friendly and helped me learn more to make the best decision for me. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot and Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

First time trying Dave's... We ordered the chicken slider and tender meal, then a side of Mac & cheese. I got the light mild and my boyfriend got the medium. The light mild had no heat and the medium had very little. Honestly, I don't handle heat that well, so if I can tolerate it and you like heat, then maybe go higher than a medium. With that said, it has a lot of seasoning on it, but it still felt under-seasoned with the salt. Maybe they don't salt it much because it has the sauce on the side, but the sauce wasn't that good, so if you don't want to eat it with that, maybe try it with ketchup or ask for some salt. The fries however, were really yummy and had the perfect crisp. The Mac cheese was too runny and the pasta was too soft for my liking. For our drink we got the peach iced tea, and oh my, that was yummy!! Overall, it was pretty good. Not sure if I'll go out of my way to eat it again, but maybe, if I'm in the area. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken slider and tender meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I am not a chicken sandwich person but I will crave Dave's hot chicken any day, they make the best chicken sandwich. They give great customer service and their fries are always the best. Their Dave sauce is way better than ((SORRY)) Cane's read more

I had a great mistake, I'm sorry Dave's hot chicken, I came back and ordered slides, and it probably was the best decision of my life, it was juicy, crispy, and delicious. The service was great, the ambience was pretty cool. But Dave's answer this, if chicken is your power, what are you without it? read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This place is awesome. Very similar to hot chicken found in Nashville, TN. The food takes a while to be cooked, but it's always hot and fresh. The staff is always very helpful and kind, which goes a long way. I come to this place almost once a month, and I will continue to come for a long time. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 10pc. Dave's Bites - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

First time at Dave's, overpriced and overhyped. Everything was so bland....chicken, sauce, and the fries had almost no flavor. They even put a regular cold piece of bread in there, not toasted or anything just straight up regular bread. The pickles were soft and soggy, no crunch and barely even tasted like pickles. Hard lesson learned, last time coming. Overall, everything tasted terrible and Im quite shocked at the high prices for the lowest quality of food in the area. You can get better chicken at the jack in the box next door to be honest, don't waste your time or money on this flavorless food. It's not even filling. read more

I love Dave's Hot Chicken. This is hands down my favorite spot for chicken strips or the slider. I go with the medium heat every time and it never disappoints. I just wish there was one closer to Dallas, like in Uptown or even Addison. read more

Food was pretty good, employees were nice, and carmen working at the register was so professional and nice.

Let me tell you abt Dave's, delicious,desirable,delectable most amazing hot chicken place I've been to. The portions are amazing but as you will be bringing an appetite don't forget your wallet. Don't be afraid to add a little spice to your meal, this place never disappoints. I RECOMMEND THEIR SAUCE AND HONEY!!! read more

The cheese fried are sooo addicting! I'm not a big fan of the chicken dry rub seasoning but i love the concept

I previously visited Dave's Hot Chicken and had a good experience but with some flaws. However, customer service reached out so I visited Dave's Hot Chicken again. This time, everything was so much better, from the service--which was already superb from the beginning, to the food. We ordered two meals of Dave's #2: one with two hot, and one with a hot and extra hot. We also ordered a side of Kale Slaw with them. Because the spice levels aren't where it should be, everything hot and under doesn't taste as great as it should be. However, if you'd like to have a good amount of flavor from your slider, start by ordering the extra hot level. At this point, the spice still hasn't kicked in yet, but the flavor is completely different from what you'd get with the hot. As for the Kale Slaw, it was a bit dry but still delicious. The customer service was SUPERB, possibly the best I've ever encountered. There was no wait, and the food came out promptly. The staff there was so friendly and kind, ensuring we had what we needed to make the best of our stay. Overall, this past visit really changed my outlook on Dave's Hot Chicken. The staff, environment, and food were all great. I'd definitely come back to visit Dave's Hot Chicken. read more

this dave's hot chicken saved my life. the employees themselves personally held my hand through the whole ordering process and made me feel as though i was family. food came out super quickly i didn't even have time to process all my emotions. very religious experience inside of this dave's hot chicken, and i will be going again. read more

I'm not a fan of dry rubs, but this chicken was a gully pretty good. I don't think it was special or life changing, but it's good. I think for the price you can get a lot more at other chicken spots for sure read more

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Amazing staff. Tiffany, The manager is so kind. The cheese fries and sliders are amazing the "very hot" is not hot enough that you need a milkshake but it packs a punch. The Mac and cheese wasn't my favorite but I believe they use American cheese which I don't like. I'd come back for a slider with cheese fries any-day!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mac and cheese (not my favorite) "very hot" Slider (10/10!!!) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I've visited the other location in FW and this location just didn't impress or wow me. The prices are expensive, I think for the slider combo it came out to $16 or something!! The chicken didn't seem as big as the other location. It's a tasty slider but for the price - more chicken would be nice. I really like the buns they use. Fries were good as is the Dave's sauce. The employees gave us free stickers with our order (which was nice) but weren't as attentive as at the other location. I think this store has only opened in the past week or so - so I'm hoping they sort their kinks out - good location for the TCU students - apart from the prices!! read more

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$&@#ING EPIC! I don't know how I avoided this chain for so long, but leave it to the proximity by TCU to pull me into a fried chicken restaurant (it's either fried chicken or pizza parlors). I'll spell it to you this way; I tried Dave's on Tuesday for lunch and have been back every single day of my work week. And I wasn't the only one. Several TCU faculty are regulars as well as class man. Even during the summer where students are scarce, construction is plenty, and things are hot, this place is jumping. I get the Lite Mild rub on my Dave's #1 because of my whimpy mangina for spicy food, and it's plenty kickin'. Like others have said, two tenders is a lot because it's full breast meat, but get what you want. I'll do a slider on odd days which is the same huge dry rub breast in a bun with slaw and pickles. They give you honey and the house sauce (paprika mayo dip) on top of bread with a bunch of seasoned fries. Not heart healthy but definitely gut filling. Two things: you will get sleepy thirty minutes later. Between the generous portions and carb loading, a nap is in short order. Second thing is you will crave chicken tenders for the next few days, even if you had these guys all week. They're not the cheapest (being close to campus causes a $4 markup on most places), but they are spectacular. And finally, a shoutout to the amicable young hostess at this location who remembers just about everyone who comes in here and is extra sweet to the customers. She not only greets others with a smile but walks the lobby to see if people need condiments/towels. Customer service is always a b!tch when you're young, and she's killing it. read more

This was the first Dave's location I had ever been to. Honestly, I thought it was pretty good, and the spice levels were spot on. I got medium for both my sandwich and my tender, giving them both a good spice but nothing overbearing. I also like the sauce that the fries came with and how the fries were seasoned as well. The fact that they take FrogBucks on the TCU meal plan was a plus as well. read more

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A little spicier than expected! Nice kick of paprika and sugar on top of the heat. Don't worry, two tenders are plenty. Very friendly service. The tabletop we sat at was sticky. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Two tenders- hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great customer service. Food was good. Got the chicken tender with regular fries. I got the lite mild, which wasn't spicy at all. I'll definitely try the mild next time. Nice and crispy. read more

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Hot chicken is all the rage right now & Dave's does it right! Hot doesn't melt your face, which is nice, but packs a ton of flavor. Fries are nicely seasoned & pickles. Staff is super friendly & fun. read more

This review is about take out: First the website was quick and easy to order from. It said it would be ready in about 10 min and by the time I got there it was ready. A big plus is the parking. Near TCU that can be tricky. Most places have none and you have to find a street spot that might not be near. Dave's has a great parking lot. I parked quickly and went to the order and got my food. The food was great. The chicken tenders are great size for the price. Everything was packed well. Fries were still crunchy when I got home. Great job and welcome to the neighborhood. read more

Chase was amazing. Very helpful on deciding what to get. The food was mediocre. Wouldn't drive out here again but if i was in the area i might stop. Got the reaper, however wish it was more of a wet sauce rather then dry rub. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #3 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

#4 with Mac & Cheese First time here and I'm super impressed! We said it was our first time here and the manager Tiffany preceded to give us 4 drinks on the house! We then went to sit and heard someone ordering cheese fries, so we went back and asked to add cheese onto our side of fries and they said don't worry about paying!! Definitely the royal treatment for our first time. The food came very quickly and was SOOOO good. Personally I wasn't a huge fan of the Mac and cheese but the slider and fries and sauce were amazing!! Such a friendly staff, talked to many of them! 10/10 read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #4 with Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

So good!! We have tried several other hot chicken places and they were all so greasy! The chicken is crispy, seasoned perfectly and not greasy at all! Fries were great and the mac and cheese was creamy and delicious. I wish I would have gotten a side of the slaw... read more

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Tasty and fast! Every time we come this location is spotless and quick! Def recommend!!

Pretty good, Seasoning is a little much , next time no seasoning on chicken & fries and try plain slider and just put honey on it and see how it taste . We will be back soon read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider & tender combo and for tender seasoning got Hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

It was yummy! I ordered through DoorDash so I can't judge the facility. Got the medium level spice. Seemed a little more mild to me. I'd eat it again. read more

The chicken was pretty good. The service is not bad and it plays really good music inside

Finally- a hot chicken joint with actually hot chicken! Fresh, hot, friendly and delicious. Want some ketchup for those fries? Some honey for your sandwich? Maybe your extra like me and want extra pickles and sauce for your sandwich? Well don't bother asking for any of that- because they already give it to you with your order! This place sets you up for culinary success- you cannot fail! I'll be eating here enough times today to trigger a fraud alert call from my bank! read more

The food was very good, but the prices were a little too high for fried chicken. The extra hot is just enough heat but the reaper is really hot I didn't finish my chicken my husband had to finish it for me LOL but it comes with pickles and the Dave's sauce it's pretty creamy and good, the fries are crispy and the seasoning on them is very tasty! Would come here again. The staff is good and attentive also. read more

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For fast food chicken, this place was great. There's just chicken on the menu, in the form of chicken sliders, chicken strips, or a combination. But it's really good chicken, and there are really good fries to go with it. You get to pick your spice level. I went with medium, and it was enough for me. I'd recommend this to anyone in the neighborhood. read more

I love hot, I love chicken, so it's a given that I would like Dave's! There was only one issue, it was the smallest chicken sandwich I've ever had! We live and learn but I guess I should've paid more attention when ordering. They do call them "sliders" so it's my fault. I guess what confused me was the price. For 1 "slider" and fries my total was like $10 or $12. I was scared to death to order a drink because I didn't have time to take out a loan to complete the purchase. I do give Dave's 4 Stars because my Dave's Microscopic Chicken Sandwich was really good even if it was only 3 bites! I'm now considering taking money out of my retirement account so next time I want to stop by Dave's I might be able to get 2 of Dave's Microscopic Chicken Sandwiches and maybe a drink? read more

Very good chicken, but is kind of pricey. Would recommend going with friends as it is nice to sit down & eat while with friends!

It looks amazing i got the number 3 with mac and cheese. Chicken is good fries is anazing. I got the extra hot. Milkshake is good too

Listen. I'm super particular with foods right now because I'm pregnant. (For some reason, baby doesn't like when I eat a bunch of fried things.) When I tell you that from the moment I saw pictures of the food, I was desperately craving this! Medium is the perfect spicy level for people who like a kick but also like to taste their food. We last ate there a couple of months ago when we were in town for a trip and I woke up this morning craving this place. read more

Trashhhh. Nothing special. Seasoning is garbage. Taste like all purpose seasoning. Over priced. Weak AF. Lisa's chicken still bussin. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Trash - Chicken Shop Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Everyone was so nice and helpful. It was the best chicken I've had, better than cook shack for sure. Definitely coming back!

Awesome chicken sandwich, we had the hot flavor. Dipped in that yummy Dave's sauce for the win!