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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2 (452 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Two sliders, fries, pickle slices that also cover the included fry sauce!
    Brennan R.

    I think I may have found my new favorite chicken sandwich! Having heard great things about Dave's Hot Chicken, today was finally the day that I darkened its doorstep. A rubber chicken sign with its mouth agape greeted me, shining in the sunlight above surrounding storefronts. The restaurant itself had graffitied walls, a refreshing ambience in the common wash of the average establishment. My order was taken by very friendly staff and I was seated. Order then arrived, two delightful sliders both bearing slaw and pickle slices, a side of fries and even more pickle slices. Upon first bite...let's just say the Chick Fil A cow should be ashamed and hide his face forever. Flavor, spice, salt, Dave knows what the hell he's doing! Overall, Dave's was really good! To top all of these positives off, two sliders (which are a very generous portion) and those fries were ~$15, very fair and competitive to other local spots!

    Sliders and fries
    Kendra B.

    Two slider meal at Dave's Hot Chicken did not disappoint. Chicken was crispy, juicy, and had real heat, not just for show. Slaw and pickles added a nice crunch, fries were hot and fresh. Service was fast and friendly even with a line out the door. Great value, will definitely be back.

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    Frank F.

    Visited Dave's Hot Chicken while in Gilbert for lunch after driving by it countless times since they opened -- a friend (Teresa) finally gave me the push to stop in. The atmosphere was very casual and laid-back, with a lively buzz, varied seating, and both indoor and outdoor options. The service was friendly and efficient, especially considering how busy the place was. Tried the hot chicken -- a nice, solid piece with good crunch and flavor; timing may not have been ideal after just having Hattie B's in Nashville, but it still held its own. Next time I'll definitely go a level hotter. The crinkle-cut fries were a standout -- crispy and done right. Overall, a great spot for locals and worth a return visit. Saluti

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Bill W.

    With so many options for chicken out there is do I prefer it to the competition? The easy answer is yes. It's a quality piece of chicken breast breaded and fried with a good level of spices and seasoning. It's crispy and juicy with a good salt level and give you the kick of spice you choose. The bun is good as are the crinkle cut fries. The service is friendly and knowledgeable and the kids seem happy to be working there. As for the dining room. It's pretty basic but clean and very casual and comfortable enough like a school cafeteria. You're not going here for a 3 star plus experience. Most people are using the drive thru or taking their meal to go. They are opening much closer to where I live so I will most likely make this a regular stop when looking for a good chicken sandwich.

    Young C.

    Wanted some fried chicken and my friend told me about this place. I was little disappointed to see that it did not have regular fried chicken, just chicken strips or tender what ever you want to call it. Chicken strips is my least favorite part/style of fried chicken. But I said meh. I'm already here so I'll give it a try. The girl taking my order was very helpful and suggested I order #3, which came with one strip, one slider, and fries. Ordered extra hot since I didn't feel like being in pain later and ordering the hottest. Well I was pleasantly surprised to find out that chicken was yummy. I have to say probably my favorite chicken strip place I have been to. The breading is not too much like one across the street. Had nice crisp and flavor. Extra hot did sneak up me. It wasn't crazy hot but enough to let me know it was hot. Fries were also nice and crispy. Slider was nice and simple, with dash of coleslaw and pickle. Over all this place was pretty darn good. The portion you get for the price I thought it was fair. I would definitely come back here again.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Jennifer A.

    I've been to Daves a couple times now and I'd say the food is decent. I feel like the chicken itself doesn't really have any flavor to it, instead it's just a lot of cumin, cajun, and other seasonings. The portion of the chicken is sometimes good, somedays you'll get small portions of chicken. I feel like the prices are a little too much considering the food itself doesn't come with a drink. It's like $15+ if you want a 'meal' with a drink. Also it comes with a little container of their sauce that's like half full and if you want more they charge you for it. So if you want chicken tenders and fries I'd definitely say there are better options than this. Other than that I will say the restaurant is very clean, considering they are always so busy. The workers are always on top of everything and they make sure the tables are wiped down for other customers. The workers were also very friendly and give fast service.

    Cauli Dave's #2 2 Cauli Sliders w/ Fries
    Kassie L.

    As a vegetarian, the Cauli Slider was the best thing I've eaten in a minute. I was at a Yelp event a few months ago and, as always, I asked everyone what the best thing they've eaten recently is and someone said, the Cauli slider at Dave's. It took me too long to follow up, but I'm so glad I did! I trucked my husband over to Gilbert today to try Dave's Hot Chicken. I ordered a Cauli slider, cheese fries, and drink. Armando was great and bundled it as a meal to save me money and also offered advice on spice level. My meal was around $17. While we waited on our order, we got to look at the fun graffiti-style art and enjoy the skater/beach vibe. My slider had slaw, sauce, and cheese and was perfect crispy goodness. Medium was warm but not hot--I'd probably bump up to hot next time (I order my Thai food medium as a point of reference). One slider seemed like a lot of food to me--more like a full-sized sandwich. The crinkle cut fries were crispy and well seasoned. All and all, an excellent comfort food experience. Shout out to the manager who checked in. I would have raved about how good everything was but my mouth was very full. Which is probably the same thing. Will be back. Probably often.

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    3 years ago

    Order on the app and it will be smooth sailing. Great people and excellent chicken. Hot was spicy but not to bad.

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    3 years ago

    LOVE this place.. sooo good. wish they had one in tempe!! seriously favorite chicken place to go to, the sauce is delicious.

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    This area is mediocre. The seasoning they use on the chicken is still great, but the actual chicken is very dry. The fries are also lacking

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    4 years ago

    This place is ELITE. My husband and I are obsessed with the flavor throughout the chicken and fries. 10/10

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    3 years ago

    Delicious every single time. They don't skimp out on portion sizes, are always friendly and the service is quick! 100000/10!!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing! The customer service is great, easy fast and the foods good. Very nice, Ambiance yes.

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    2 years ago

    Best chicken in Arizona!!!! The was service was great and lobby was very clean. Will definitely be returning!

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    Can't wait to have you back! Thanks for the love!

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    3 years ago

    It was my first time here and the menu was easy and simple to decide ordered the tenders and they tasted great

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    We're glad you tried it and loved it! We hope you keep coming back!

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    2 years ago

    Selena Taylor was very nice at the window and helped my aunt make sure she received the correct order.

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely delicious. I had a mild hot slider, fries, side of Mac n cheese. Crunchy pickles were the cherry on top.

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    4 years ago

    Great chicken sandwich. Super spicy! If you're sensitive to spice, order the regular.

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    4 years ago

    This was got the Dave's number 3 perfect with both and got a milkshake half and half Heidi-Ann was awesome as well

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    3 years ago

    Best frickin hot chicken sandwich in Az. I an a chicken sandwich fanatic and this place tops all of them. And it's not even close

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