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I tried Dave's Hot Chicken today and honestly had a good experience! The chicken tasted super fresh and you can tell it's cooked to order. I went with medium heat and they nailed it--it had the perfect kick without being too much. At first, I was a little unsure about the price, but after trying it, I get it--it's definitely about quality over portion size. The portions are fair, not huge, but it was still filling for me. I ordered the #1 (2 tenders) and swapped the fries for kale slaw, which was actually so good and a nice change. My husband got the #3 (slider and a tender) with cheese fries--he was full but said he probably could've eaten a little more. The space itself is nice too--pretty spacious with cool, trendy designs on the walls that give it a fun vibe, even though the rest of the place is pretty standard. Danielle took my order and she was very pleasant. She rang me up and handed me a waiting buzzer, once my order was ready I was able to return to pick it up. Overall, I was really impressed and would definitely go back. Super tasty, fresh, and just a really enjoyable spot!
This was my first time visiting Dave's Hot Chicken, so I wasn't sure what to expect. My son and niece go often and love it. I went during school hours; the lines were long but moved quickly. I could tell it was the security guard's least favorite time of day. There's plenty of seating, and the staff was constantly wiping down tables. We ordered the lite mild tenders with fries, a chicken sandwich, and a mozzarella stick. The chicken was okay, but even the lite mild was too spicy for my palate. I like eating the tenders with a pickle--it takes some of the heat off. The tenders come with two slices of white bread. The mozzarella sticks were the highlight; they're huge and have just the right amount of cheese.
Located in the large outdoor mall so lots of parking. Lot of seating too, we went on Thursday for dinner before a movie and had no trouble getting seats for 6 of us. Food takes a while to come out, waited about 10 minutes after ordering but they had a lot of pickup orders. Tried the spicy and mild. Spicy was just spicy with no real flavor just heat. Mild was okay too but the honey does add a nice sweetness. The Mac and cheese and cole slaw were good sides and they allow substitutions with the fries.
Conveniently located on 188th with a shared parking lot in the rear. There is an entrance on both ends of the restaurant. They have a lot of tables, nicely spaced out of you choose to eat in. You can order through their app or at the cashier. There is an order ready screen. Service is friendly and efficient. They clear out the garbage cans and wipe down tables. If you like spicy, get the Hot, as the higher levels aren't as enjoyable. I haven't tried the Reaper, but seems more like a challenge level of heat than an edible level of heat. The Extra Hot is plenty spicy. I like to get honey (condiment packet) to add some sweetness to balance out the heat. The tender is pretty crispy and well coated in spice. The chicken is tender. I like the pickles for freshness, and the Dave's Sauce for creaminess. The bread is a great vessel to hold the tender without getting your hand messy. The Mac and Cheese is pretty creamy. The mac is cooked well. A small drink is worth it, as you can refill your drink from the soda fountain or tea station. Overall, an acessible spot for Nashville Hot Chicken! Pretty cool vibe inside to hang out too.
Service and ambiance: When I entered this new location, I was immediately greeted by the workers. The decor is fun. The eating area is very spacious and clean! When we ordered, the cashiers were very kind and helpful on suggesting what items to get. The most popular orders are the number 1 and the number 3. I chose to get the number 3 which I includes one tender and one slider. It also comes with pickles, kale slaw, and fries. Plus, each tender comes with a slice of bread. You can choose to substitute your fries with mac and cheese. Food: This was 5/5!! Tenders and sliders: I totally recommend getting medium (the hot spice level is too spicy). The chicken was so crispy and it was super flavorful without any sauce need. I didn't love it with Dave's sauce but I recommend trying it with honey sauce. Fries: The crinkle cut fries are flavorful like the chicken and crispy. Mac and cheese: yummm The price may seem much, but the portions are pretty big and it was very filling!
good service and good chicken. i had two sliders with fries and the mozzarella sticks. i enjoyed both and their sauce was pretty solid. i think it's worth trying and they also have different spice levels, i got mild as someone who doesn't like something too spicy and it was perfect for me. it was very spacious and clean.
4.5 A lot better this time around. We walked in and it was pretty packed. You can smell the spiced chicken and feel the energy of the place. The line moved pretty quickly and looked like my first trip issues were due to opening jitters. The staff, friendly just like the first time. We ordered a Top Loaded Fries and the 2 Tender Meal. The chicken had more taste and wasn't dry like my first visit. The loaded fries weren't bad either. Even though we got it to go and didn't have it for about 12 mins, the fries held up and didn't get too soggy.
I don't care what the reviews say. A company doesn't go, in less that 10 years, from an initial $900 investment, a picnic table and portable fryer in a parking lot (according to their marketing) to 200 locations nationwide attracting a private equity offer rumor of $1 billion dollars to buy the company if they aren't doing something right. With the experience I had it confirms to me that they are. I waited for the hype to die down a bit because waiting in long lines in the freezing cold for fried chicken (or any food hype) isn't my thing. They now have online ordering up and running (I read that you couldn't do that when they first opened) so I looked over their straight forward menu. Chicken tenders are the thing here in various configurations, other locations I saw they offer cauliflower but not here currently. We went with the Slider and Tender combo to check out those configurations. I selected "hot" for both with my order. My partner in crime got extra hot (caution: this is really spicy) on her slider and medium on her tender. Fries for me and I liked that you could sub them out for the mac and cheese, which is creamy and delicious. Getting a vanilla shake with this was the move - it balanced out the spice nicely. First time ordering in the app gave me a free drink with our order - they have unsweetened ice tea and other flavors along with other fountain sodas. The honey (ask for packets with your order), especially on the extra hot, helped balance out the heat even more. The slider (most fast food places would call this a sandwich because of its size, its not small) is nice since it adds slaw to the mix and some spicy mayo sauce. The tenders come with a traditional slice of white bread - even if you don't eat the bread use it to hold the tender because the spicy red coating can make a mess of your fingers. To me, pickles with the bread and chicken make a great bite. If you aren't a spicy fan then I can't really see the appeal in mild or even medium options - its the spicy rub on that fried coating that makes this place so appealing. They use white meat chicken so this isn't the juiciest or most flavorful cut such as chicken thighs or other dark meat options.
I haven't been here in a while and since the place has adjusted to the neighborhood I would say the lines are no longer crazy. The menu has also been extended which is great. I see they now have cauliflower on the menu, bites and shakes. My daughter and I each got a shake which I don't think is worth it it's basically ice cream in a cup with topping on top that's it. I say use a spoon because otherwise you will waste so much like we did. We also got tenders my daughter did like they weren't as big as the first time when we came and my tenders weren't also. I did notice a big mistake that happened to another guest and as someone who used to have dietary restrictions serving someone chicken bites instead of cauliflower bites was a huge mistake. I did notice they did nothing to compensate the mistake they just fixed the order I was in shock. So many people kept coming back to the counter with food that had errors. Our food was okay not as good as the first visit.
Fast ordering on a busy Tuesday night. Customer service was greeted with a smile and sweet service on top of that Inside is really clean and enough seating for daily or individual eating Menu is basic but it's enough food for a regular eater like myself but if you eat you might have to order another tender. Mac n cheese is soft and creamy but pretty good for my taste. The tender are crispy and juicy (way better than raising canes) Even the sauce was better in my opinion or you can use real honey that they have also Milkshakes are available I didn't try but the options looked good then they also have slushies so I really enjoyed my Dave's chicken
Grand opening of Dave's Hot Chicken in Fresh Meadow's, line out the door at 12pm, went fast. Staff is very friendly, manager on deck greeting everyone and passing out menus/ answering questions. Small menu, lots of heat choices! Tenders or sliders are your options, they also have a new item, bites. Sides are fries, slaw, or Mac & cheese. I ordered the 2 tenders w/ fries $12.99 (upgraded to cheese fries for $1.50) & a single slider $7.49. I selected medium and hot, the medium was not spicy to me at all (I have a pretty good heat tolerance), hot was a good amount of spice. Good size tender, very crispy and juicy. Fries were basic, the upcharge is not warranted for the amount of tasteless cheese they drizzled on top. I would not recommend the slider, it's just a tender served on a grocery store style bun. The Dave's sauce is ketchup & mayo with a little bit of spice added. Better than Cane's but not worth the hype. Pricey for what you are getting ($23.93 for 2 tenders, 1 slider , & cheese fries). I got my order to go, served like school lunch. I asked the girl to confirm they included my Dave's sauce on the side as requested and she told me if they didn't I can come back! Kind of comical, check your to go orders! Large dining area, parking in back
1 year ago
I would give Dave's a 4.7 on a scale of quality and taste for fast food restaurants. My gf and I ordered the #3 and #2 with the reaper spice level. This had to be the spiciest thing we've ever eaten, but despite being so hot, it was very flavorful and juicy. The macaroni was okay, but nothing special. It was a little too watery for my liking, but it had some of the spicy seasoning which was good. The fries were crispy and dusted with spice as well, which was incredibly good. I would HIGHLY recommend ordering extra sauce and eating it fresh if possible, because leftover chicken turned pretty bitter and dry. read more
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Aww we are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and that we were able…
5 months ago
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Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review!
5 months ago
Best chicken sandwich EVER! So fresh that it was almost too hot to eat! Seasoned fries were delish--and the dipping sauce?!? YUM!! So good that my son who dislikes pickles, actually eats the ones that come with the meal because he says they are so good dipped in the sauce! The staff was friendly, helpful and eager to please. Great buzzing location with an upbeat vibe--definitely the perfect dining destination for any chicken craving cool kid! read more
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Aww we are so glad that you enjoyed your meal and that we were able…
3 months ago
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We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!
9 months ago
Amazing service , workers and management. Food is good . Delicious & affordable. Ambiance 10/10 Food is given to you very fast good if you're on the go read more
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People like you are what keep us going. We appreciate the love and…
1 year ago
Decided to try this place out with my kids to see what the hype is all about. I got here at 11am on a Friday to avoid the long line/ wait, Amy who took my order was very patient, helpful & kind, and the restaurant itself was clean, spacious & all the graffiti inspired artwork looked amazing. I opted for the Dave's #1 (medium) and #3 (mild)- substituted the fries for mac & cheese for 1 of them. Was given a buzzer & waited exactly 10 minutes. Pretty pricey- $30 for 2 meals that doesn't include drinks ($6 (1) tender/ $8 slider). As for the taste, like another Yelper mentioned- the spice they used on the tenders tasted very powdery & also gave it a bitter flavor, which I wasn't a fan of. The (not so) seasoned fries & kale slaw were bland, the bread they use is your typical grocery store white bread & potato bun and the Dave's Sauce is just chipotle mayo. Definitely not worth the hype if you ask me but my kids really enjoyed it so I guess I'll be coming back again... read more
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Appreciate you giving us a try! Sounds like the kids were the real…
5 months ago
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We're sorry for falling short of your expectations. Your satisfaction…
1 year ago
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It seems we fell short during your visit and we are so sorry for your…
1 year ago
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Appreciate the love! Love hearing that the heat makes you pause…
9 months ago
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We truly appreciate your positive feedback. Your satisfaction is our…
I know this place can get busy but it's well worth the visit! Ample space in the parking lot in the back and spacious interior! The two sliders with fries combo was only $15 and enough to feed two people. The medium spice level is not spicy at all so I'll probably try the next spice level next time. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful! The layer of cole slaw added a perfect layer to cut off the oils from the chicken. The crinkle cut fries were simple and crispy. I would highly recommend coming to this spot for a quick easy meal. read more
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Appreciate the thoughtful breakdown! Sounds like you nailed your…
2 years ago
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Appreciate the feedback! Sorry the oil didn’t sit well with your…
1 year ago
Busy spot at 7:30. Lines move quick. Menu nice a simple chicken tenders or chicken sliders, fries or Mac and cheese. Chicken lightly dusted with spice, very little salt, which I love!!! Fresh. Fries ok, too salty for me, next time I will ask for no salt. Environment open with graffiti type artwork. Free parking! read more
1 year ago
I ordered the Dave's #1: one medium tender, one hot tender. First thing you notice besides the nice location with ample amounts of seating and unique design as well as the service that was surprisingly great, is the price. $14 (after tax) for two tenders and fries feels egregious, but the tenders are HUGE. They're prepared excellently, hot, fresh, perfectly cooked. I wouldn't say the price feels justified, but the portion is solid. Even though the chicken itself is great - the seasoning is the main thing to discuss. Medium: not really spicy at all (to me), it really just tasted like chili powder, almost like barbecue, not a huge fan. Spicy: a step up, I enjoyed it quite a bit, but it is actually VERY spicy (again, to me). Dave sauce tastes like basic mayo/mustard blend with paprika, fries are run of the mill. I'd come back, but only for a specific craving. read more
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Hi Hector! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad you enjoyed…
1 year ago
Food 1/5 Service 5/5 Food got the 2 tender meal 1 tender hot it was ok but had a bitter old oil taste and other reaper dnt even bother getting this crap waste of money. Got the bites in mild with fries again tasted bitter and oily. First and last time will b getting this waste of money. read more
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Sorry to hear the flavors didn’t hit for you. We appreciate the…
6 months ago
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your…
6 months ago
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We're sorry for falling short of your expectations. Your satisfaction…
2 years ago
Great new location! Staff is friendly and welcoming in! I am so glad I don't have to travel to Brooklyn or the city for fresh Dave's Hot Chicken anymore. Juicy, crispy, and fresh! read more
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Glad you don’t have to travel far for Dave’s anymore! Love hearing…
1 year ago
Dave hot chicken tenders are so good out there. I pay myself on my money at the service. When it came to the price is high or low. read more
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Glad you’re a fan of the tenders! Sounds like you got your money’s…
8 months ago
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Wow, you just made our day! Thanks a bunch for the stellar review.…
1 year ago
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We're happy that you're happy! If you have a minute would you mind…
1 year ago
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Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to…
1 year ago
My kids and friends have been buzzing about this place on social media, so I decided to check out Dave's Hot Chicken with them, especially after hearing the story of the young entrepreneurs behind it. The restaurant was packed, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the wall art was really cool. The food took a little while to arrive, but it was totally worth the wait since everything was served fresh. We tried the chicken combos, which were clearly designed with their younger crowd in mind. They offer varying levels of heat, so be warned--the spicy ones are hot! The sauces were great, too. There's free parking in the lot behind the restaurant, and you can enter through two different doors. I also noticed the cleanup crew working hard to keep everything tidy, picking up napkins and making sure the place stayed neat, which is important when you're tackling one of their saucy sandwiches! read more
1 year ago
Yum yum yum! So happy to finally have Dave's in my area! Everything tastes great. Staff was very happy and welcoming. read more
1 year ago
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Apologies for any disappointment caused during your visit. We'd love…
1 year ago
When I tell you I wasn't disappointed at all the tenders was huge and very well seasoned I choose (Hot) the fries are season as well be careful with your choice of sauce on your tenders cause Hot was hot, very nice Dave will be back with more people read more
10 months ago
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Oh no! We're very sorry we let you down. We would like to make this…
1 year ago
They now have online ordering, was in and out under 5 mins. The staff were generous and food was great! read more
1 year ago
First off I wanted to say this food knocked my socks off! it was delicious the service was amazing for how busy they were. Only negative is there isn't much seating and it's always packed so good luck on finding a table. read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
I got a hot slider and some fries and it was good, pretty flavorful but to me the hot was barely spicy. If you can handle spicy food then get the hot, extra hot or reaper if you're brave enough. Ambience was nice, pretty busy as expected, service was quick too! Serving size is okay. Overall was a good spot for a quick bite and food was good. read more
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Love that you enjoyed the food and that the heat level was just right…
1 year ago
1 year ago
service super nice! ordered quickly, the food was incredible and warm. the ambiance there was nice and pleasant. read more
1 year ago
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Appreciate the kind words! Sounds like you had a great experience,…
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61-45 188th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Fresh Meadows, Flushing
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