Visiting Houston. Wait time is a little annoying be prepared to wait about 20-30 minutes if you're eating inside because they have to also compete with DoorDash and online orders. I got medium tenders and added a coleslaw to go along with the fries and Dave's is pretty good, it is more seasoning than Canes obviously. However, I just don't feel overwhelmingly connected to the place culinarily to be so in love with it. Friendly staff though. $21 total for my order read more

Check in for a complimentary milkshake guys! I ordered the saucy bite flight along with an extra 10 for a TikTok challenge. Anywho service was cool a lil chaotic to start but we here. As always food is made to order fresh and they bring the heat. Only issue they are not tossed as advertised. Otherwise it's ok. read more

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They did an amazing job on the quality and timing of my food I would highly recommend checking them out

I went here an hour before closing , we ordered the lady who took my order was very rude and had HORRIBLE ATTITUDE she made VERY RUDE comments . We got a slushy with Pop rocks in it we tried to make it when we got it and the lady told us not to make it at the counter or she was gonna make us clean it up if any wasted . A few minutes after my friend threw a straw paper in the trash can and she made a remark saying if you see it's covered what you think that means and all the trash cans were closed . She needs to focus on her makeup more that trying to correct her guests SUPER RUDE NEEDS TO BE FIRED read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came to Dave's Hot Chicken during the Drake's Bday promotion when you get a free single slider via the app. We got there around 6:30 pm and there was a line out the door, which was as expected. This was clearly not the staffs first rodeo so the wait time was not nearly as long as we expected. After we ordered our food came out pretty quickpy as well. I choose medium heat since it was my first time trying Dave's and I was sure of the spice level. The flavor was good and next time I'll try a spicier version. All in all a great chicken sandwich option. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Box of Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Been hearing this place get so much hype for forever now, and I finally got to try it. It's aight tho lol, nothing stands out to me. I will say, the fries are seasoned WELL, and they pretty crispy. I got the chicken slider, and the chicken was plump. The slider itself was good overall but seemed like it was missing something. I could've gone higher than a medium for the spice level to get that kick. The workers were really friendly and welcoming. Inside is spacious. read more

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This chicken left a lot to be desired. With all of the social media hype and pandemonium I was really excited to try this place. And while I will say the spice level was perfect, it really lacked additional flavor. The fries were decent, and the sauce was definitely something that I could do without. On a positive note the coleslaw was really good and they do have some great high sea slushy and I enjoyed that. Separately, I don't know if this is the location's issue or not, but when we walked in and placed our order. We were the only people in the restaurant and it took us 35 minutes to get our food. Even if everything is made fresh, it's just tenders and fries. Between the the wait time, the cost, and the average food I don't know if I'll be back. read more

The service was fast. The chicken is juicy. It's a self serve kind of place and the place is not necessarily spotless, but there's no odor

My fiancé and I are big fans of Dave's Hot Chicken! This location is probably our favorite as the staff is just simply amazing. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, the experience with the manager and everyone there was unexpected. There's more parking here, too, and for some reason... the food just tasted better! I think it's a less chaotic atmosphere and would absolutely recommend it! read more

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First time trying out Daves. The staff was A+++ friendly and helpful. ordered the #4. Chicken sandwich with cheese: spice level mild. the sandwich was good and I do like the flavor of the chicken. I would have went to extra hot spice level, because the Mild had not spice at all. Fries: I am usually not a fan of crinkle fries, but these were cooked nicely and I love the spice to put on it. sweet and tangy. dipping them in the daves sauce is a bit addicting. Chicken tender, extra hot: It was a very moist tender and the flavor of the breading and spice was sweet and tangy. However not really that hot to me. The pickles are good and the slaw was also very good. In general If you are looking for a spicy chicken sandwich I would recommend. However I will say that nothing I had was the best ever. all the ingredients were quality and the staff was so friendly, but the price is a little high. I would recommend and return. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #4 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was in the area one day craving a chicken sandwich and I have never been to Dave's so I thought this was the day. The lady that helped me order was very nice and explained how everything works. From the spice levels, to what is on the sandwiches. Unfortunately, I was let down by the taste and spice level. I got the 2 sliders with fries in the spice level "extra hot". I would say that my spice level is pretty good and I can tolerate a good amount of spice. I think they said the "reaper" spice level required a signed waiver and I didn't really want to do that so I just went one spice level down. I got my food to-go and ate at home. The food was still fairly hot when I got home and the smell of the spices smelled promising in the car. The fries were good but the chicken sandwich was not spicy at all. I was really let down because I wanted it to be spicy and even any remote flavor. The sandwich had some kind of sauce on it and pickles and I would say that the pickles were the best part of it. I wish that if the sandwiches were that much and spice level the second most hottest, that it would be pretty good. They provided extra of the sauce that comes on the sandwich but I think that it didn't help make it taste any better. Overall, i'm still glad I was able to try it and but I don't think that I will be back anytime soon :( read more

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

Shout out to Mel, she is so sweet and full of excellence! I appreciated the awesome customer service. Chaundra was also so kind. Thanks for your kindness and smile (heart). The food was A1 and the ambience was too! Parking is a little tricky but it's worth the try and hassle (depending on the time you arrive). My friends loved it so much! read more

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I only recently discovered Dave's, and I love it so much!! The chicken sandwich combo with mac and cheese is SO delicious and filing! The medium spicy chicken is just the right amount of heat, and I love the crunchy pickles! The mac and cheese is delicious and always satisfies the craving for some good mac! This meal really fills me up and I usually can't even finish all of the mac. It is just a great deal for a meal, and I can't wait to come back soon!! :-) This location also has a decent sized parking lot and some spots dedicated just to Dave's! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken sandwich and mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

Dave's Hot Chicken 10/10 would recommend! We liked it so much we went 2 weeks in a row. It's definitely a place we'll add to the regular rotation when we're in Houston. The chicken is soooo good, the spices & the crisp is chefs kiss. I'm a sauce girl, the sauce is good but by itself could be better. But the chickens so good it makes up for the lack of flavor in the sauce. VERY friendly staff, you're greeted as soon as you walk in. Clean facility, including the bathroom. Baby friendly with high chairs & changing tables. Free parking, the lots are small so you may have to do street parking. read more

Place sux. Short staffed run around. 3 person in line but 30 minutes wait before I walked out. All door dash orders take up all there time. Don't go in there to sit down and eat; read more

The hot chicken craze has died down a bit but I always enjoy a good hot chicken sandwich. I have been to Dave's Hot Chicken's location in Sugar Land quite a few times and this location twice. Located in Midtown, they do have a parking lot which is definitely clutch for this area. Service (4/5): This is a quick-service restaurant so service isn't a big part of the experience. Place your order at the counter and they will call your number once your food is ready. Easy. Ambiance (3/5): Pretty much what you would expect. Modern and clean with a good amount of seating. They have a couple of tables outside too which is nice. That's where I sat on my most recent visit. Drinks (3/5): Your typical soft drinks plus shakes. I always appreciate a place that offers shakes but I have yet to try them here. Food (3/5): I've had their hot chicken sandwich and their fries and mac and cheese. Good and bad here. The mac and cheese underwhelms so I'd avoid that. Th fries on the other hand are legit. They're crispy and seasoned well. And now, the star of the show: the hot chicken sandwich. Like most places, you choose your hotness level. Unlike all hot chicken joints, here you'll get their special chilled Dave's Sauce (similar to Cane's sauce) and honey. Lather your sandwich in Dave's Sauce. It's legit. I wouldn't put Dave's at the top of the hot chicken standings (there are some local spots I like better) but for a chain, it is solid. If you're looking for a quick meal, and some spicy food, check out Dave's! read more

Great eco friendly place. The kids and I enjoyed our juicy chicken sandwiches. I'll definitely return when I'm in the area. The weather was perfect and we sat outside to enjoy the ambiance. read more

One thing about me... I will always say yes to hot chicken! I was having a conversation with a friend and she brought this place up and was surprised I had never tried it. 15 minutes later we were on our way to Dave's hot chicken! I like some spice but my friend recommended I get the mild since she found the medium to be unbearable. I regret listening to her because although the mild did have great flavor it did not have the kick that I wanted from "hot chicken". I ordered the slider and tender combo and WOW the chicken was perfectly crispy. The sauce was super flavorful as well and I loved the thick cut pickles that came on the side. The fries had some sort of old bay seasoning (my favorite) and were also perfectly crisp! Personally, one slider is plenty of food for me. These are not "sliders" they are full on sandwiches haha. I could not finish all of my food unfortunately but everything was very very good. Special shout out to the staff working the Friday lunch rush (2/9). So friendly, lively, funny, and made my first Dave's hot chicken experience memorable. It was truly something that stood out to my friend and I. Not only did they treat us so well, but they did the same with every single person we saw walk in and out of the restaurant. This is rare and I hope they know it does not go unnoticed. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries MILD - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service was great! We were unsure on what to get so we took awhile with asking questions and they were very patient. The food was great, not too spicy! Overall we loved the experience and vibe. Definitely will be back. read more

I have had better "hot chicken" from other places in the city. I ordered a medium spice level but to me I would consider it mild. I tried my sister's "hot" level chicken and it was still not that spicy. So if you want spice you have to level up. The coleslaw is made with Kale. It's supposed to be a healthier version. It was ok. What was off putting was that I came with my family after putt putt golf. This was the closest halal restaurant downtown that was open past 9pm. We were a family of 8, so we had to slide a few of the tables and chairs over to make a big enough table for us all to eat together. One of the workers there gave a "annoyed look" and said can you put the tables back when you leave. She then proceeded to say that she was irritated because the last customers that she asked to put the tables back did not. Her comments did not settle well with me. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

Always been passing by this spot, finally had a chance to try Their hot chicken sliders are top notch. No complaints at all. Ordered the medium spice level and had a slight kick to it Fries were alright Friendly staff! I understand it's midtown and parking spaces are scarce, but when a lot is shared with a food hall, it can be a little stressful to find a spot sometimes (Side note, Found it a little funny that one of the employees walked in with a bag of Popeyes) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friend Pat and I saw this place while walking to our Yelp function we decided to drop in on our way out. I took a picture of the menu and talked to the manager about the food. I did a check in and got a free drink. I was going to get it when I came back, but the manager said she saw it and gave it to me right then. Knowing me, I'll probably be back within the week for one of their delicious sandwiches. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service and food were a good experience being it was the first time visiting I would recommend that you give it a try

I wanted to like Dave's Hot Chicken, but it turned out to be just average. While the chicken had a good level of spice, it unfortunately lacked depth in flavor--tasting more like plain heat than anything else. On a positive note, the fries were crispy and well-seasoned, which I enjoyed. The service was decent; you order at the counter and pick up your food when ready. The setting is casual, and it's a plus that they stay open late. There's also a decent-sized parking lot, which is convenient. read more

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

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Calling all chicken tender lovers - Dave's chicken is crazy delicious!! I wish there were more location in the great Houston area. Pros: Quality: You will be amazed by the quality of ingredients used at a place that I would consider a fast food restaurant. From the fries to the chicken to the homemade ranch, everything is tasty! Portion: You get what you pay for at this restaurant. The chicken tenders they serve are essentially mini dinosaur legs lol. The price doesn't match the amount you get, but in a good way. Uniqueness: The moment you walk it, you can see this isn't your ordinary restaurant. The menu is very simple but that keeps the wait times very low. Cons Location: This parking lot is not very customer friendly and is always packed. You either have to park on the street or search for parking within a block or two from Dave's. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

its good but its damn expensive. the chicken is moist and seasoned and the sauce is good as well. hard to swallow the cost though. 2 big chicken tenders at like $14 is crazy read more

Dave's has being one of my favorite places ever since my first bite in Vegas!! Got hook on!! Being going to the Rice village location. And decided to check this location since I was near. The place inside it's nice and small with cool graffiti murals. The food is great and tasty !! Got my self the number 3 extra hot!! Overall great in food and ambience but, due to service definitely will not come back and just keep going to my regular rice village location. Service here is just bad. Daylon will great you with the most unpleasant smile and so making your order process unpleasant. The food handler she was just unpleasant as the cashier. I'm so used to great costumer service from their rice village location that overall I felt unwelcome. Will continue to go to Dave's but definitely not this location tho. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Number Cauli Dave's #3 1 Cauli Tender & 1 Cauli Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not bad. Got the hot and it had a good amount of kick. Fries were good too. Lots of drink options but only a few food ones. Guess that's what you get at a place with its only menu item in the name. read more

Niece in town and heard about the place via TikTok and insisted we check it out. We went on a Wednesday afternoon ... place was not just. Plenty of parking in their parking lot and plenty of street parking. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Unsure of the heat levels, they offered great insight. We went with one plate hot and one medium to compare. Fries were crispy with great seasoning. Chicken was cooked to perfection... moist on the inside and not soggy on the outside. Hot has a slight kick to it and will get your nose running . Medium was a good light heat. (Note: I like hot stuff). Slider comes with slaw, sauce and pickles. Their signature sauce was a mayo base, nothing too crazy, but went great with the chicken. Very good flavor and not overly done with seasoning. Indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the counter and sit. Open M-Th 11a-11p, Sat-Sun 11a-midnight. read more

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I came back here for lunch and it's even better than before. Food was fresh and hot. I forgot the lady name at the register but she was so nice. Sometimes you can tell that people are being nice just for the job. You can tell that she was genuinely nice and I left feeling satisfied. It's a nice casual place to eat. The hot flavor on the chicken has a nice kick. I'm nervous to go one step higher. Maybe on my next trip I will try the extra hot or reaper. read more

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I've been a regular at this location for quite a while. I used to order at least once a week and was always impressed with the consistency and flavor. I hadn't ordered in about a month, but decided to give it another try today because I was craving it. Unfortunately, this experience was really disappointing. I placed a pickup order through the app (I live nearby), and while I understand pickup food can sometimes lose a bit of freshness, this order was noticeably off. Everything was cold, soggy, and tasted old, as if it had been sitting for a while before being packed. The biggest issue was the lack of spice and flavor. I ordered my cauliflower sandwiches in medium and hot, but both were completely bland. The stickers on the containers said "no spice" and "medium," which might've been a labeling mix-up -- but neither sandwich had any heat or seasoning at all. The breading was undercooked, soggy, and falling apart, making it hard to even eat. As a vegan, I don't have many options around here, and this used to be one of my reliable go-tos. I really hope this was just an off day, because I've had great food from this location before. It'd be great to see a bit more quality control and attention to freshness for pickup orders. read more

I tried the hot chicken and waffles for the first time today and my girlfriend tried the 4 mini sliders. As far as the chicken and waffles, they advertise 6 Dave's bites and 4 waffle sticks but when I opened my to-go container, I was given 4 Dave's bites. It's kind of frustrating that I was shorted food considering the entree itself is really small as it is. It was in a mini to-go container. Fries or a drink aren't included which is annoying because for $3 more, I could've gotten a 2 tender meal that includes fries and would have gotten bigger portions and fries. My girlfriend enjoyed the mini sliders and would get them again. Additionally, the service was slow. It took 20 minutes for our meal to be ready. The guy at the counter was great but like I said, service could have been better. read more

Location: midtown (across from Gloria's) Staff: Aarian was lovely! We were greeted at entrance and she asked if it was our first time and went on to elaborate and explain the menu Price: average Parking: plenty Clean: area/location very clean Drink: chocolate milk shake was delish Taste: we opt out for #4 with medium and other one light. Both were a great taste. Dip was delish! Fries not greasy at all. Will definitely be coming back read more

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Went at about 8:30p on hump day. The place was empty aside from a couple people waiting for their orders. I ordered two sliders a hot and an extra hot with mac & cheese instead of fries. I was told by a friend that the sliders are small and I would need two. He was wrong. The sliders are pretty huge. One was enough with a side. So far I've only eaten the extra hot slider and it's pretty good! Not the best I've ever had, but great place in the neighborhood that I can see myself going to every once in a while. Mac was all right. Nothing special. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I can honestly say this place slacked in my expectations horribly. Everything was significantly underwhelming from the service, the price, and most importantly the food that was provided to me. The inside of the place is also nothing to marvel at. Just a typical quick food lobby with some tables and chairs. I walked in with high hopes as I had a hankering for some good chicken tenders with a new flavor. I was sadly disappointed. To begin, I wasn't even given the right order. I ordered the slider and one tender combo, and was given two tenders with two pieces of white bread. I ordered the second most hot flavor (extra hot) expecting a nice heat with flavor but it was nothing that I expected. The flavor was too Smokey and lacked a nice heat. It was more of a lackluster smoked heat flavor and it tasted terrible. The sauce provided was even worse. The fries were soggy and lacked seasoning, I could've bit into a barely cooked potato and been confused on which was which. The only reason I'll give one star is the chocolate milkshake that was just straight from a frosty style machine. Nothing exciting is going on here whatsoever and I don't think I'll ever go to another Dave's Hot Chicken as this was a terrible experience. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hot Chicken - oh yes you can always count me in, I love that every version of hot chicken across the country is different so it's my mission to try them all if the opportunity presents itself, although the genre is the same it's still about the choices and the presentation so even though I knew somewhat what to expect I still had to decide on the heat level. This is a really a cute restaurant that's built quite narrow in design which I'm guessing was intentional to allow space for the private parking lot which is somewhat genius considering the location. I walked in and was immediately greeted by Taylor J - she is awesome and the type of person I'd want to greet my customers especially after making this kind of investment. Taylor explained the process, the construction of the sliders in regards to ingredients and the levels of heat, she is pretty awesome. I was hungry and was in the mood for something Hot Hot Hot - even after I explained my love for hot and spicy she still recommended the medium but I decided to kick it a notch to "hot" and was hoping this would be a fun-da-mentally good decision. I decided on a slider, a tender with crinkle fries and a large chocolate shake - I also took advantage of the YELP checkin reward and got a large fountain drink on the house in anticipation of what's to come. If I have any negative comment it's the wait time after placing my order the wait started, although there were a number of "to go orders" coming out of the kitchen overall this place wasn't busy - I can appreciate everything is made to order but it seemed a little ridiculous. After nearly 20 minutes and after looking at the bottom of my shake my number finally came up. This place definitely delivers on flavor - the slider is my recommendation the complex flavors are built in layers, the slaw, sauce, pickles and hot chicken really pairs well and yes the heat at the hot level will have your taste buds dancing but the condiments balance it all out - the individual tenders provides you with the full fiery experience so if you like it hot hot hot you won't be disappointed I definitely plan to return when in the area and I have the hot chicken urge... read more

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Honestly this chicken is just not my cup of tea, the spices are very smelly, as soon as I opened the chicken there was a very strong smell. Now I like my chicken seasoned don't get me wrong but there's something about the spices they use here that is very fragrant to say the least. It surprisingly doesn't taste how it smells but it immediately upset my stomach. The service was friendly and I like their backstory but I just cannot eat here. The French fries were good and their sauce was sweet and tasty. I honestly enjoyed everything but the chicken unfortunately. Doesn't hurt to try unless it does hurt your belly like it did mine lol. read more

This place serves some legit sandwiches. While a little bit overpriced, it's still very well seasoned and companies with its sauces. We went with a double sandwich platter and strip platter. I went with level 4 spice which was pretty well seasoned and spiced up. I think level 5 would have too much. The sandwiches as mentioned before were very good. The French fries were golden, crispy and also seasoned very good. Their sandwiches have pickles and cabbage/cole slaw along with its house sauce. The strips come with toast which actually is good because if you're eating a level 4 or 5 spiced up chicken, then u need something to diffuse the hot fumes, and nothing better than some toasts to subdue the spice. I see myself retuning here soon read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Dave's Hot Chicken is just another version of the Nashville Hot Chicken craze that hit Houston beginning with Gus's on Washington a few years ago. I usually enjoy visiting these restaurants and this was one of them. Dave's is in its own building with its own parking lot. It has both indoor and outdoor seating and is a counter service restaurant. At that counter the menu is simple with basically 3 options of tenders, sliders or both with french fries. They also offer mac n cheese and kale slaw as other side dishes along with milkshakes and soft drinks. I ordered the #3 which is 1 tender, 1 slider and fries and added a soft drink. With tax the total was $15. Dave's offers 7 heat levels and I went with mild which is the 3rd lowest on the spice spectrum. The food was ready in about 5 minutes and served hot. I started with the slider but is larger than a typical "slider" with a big seasoned chicken tender on a bun with slaw and sauce with pickles on the side. It was flavorful, filling and I enjoyed it. Ditto on the other tender that was sitting on a slice of bread that you could also make that into a sandwich if desired. Dave's provides honey packets to drizzle over the chicken which I used and really appreciated. Providing honey for this purpose is something that their competitors don't offer. Also I'm glad I ordered the mild heat level and would maybe consider going up only one more level (for me) at the most. Finally, I liked the crinkle cut seasoned french fries that were both hot and tasty. All in all this was a very good tasting and filling meal that was reasonably priced. I would be glad to return. read more

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Food was good, the compliance with the staff was exceptional, but taking 50 minutes on a #3 after endless people before and after me got their meals was kinda crazy. i did appreciate the consistent check-ins but that did sour my taste on returning. read more