Stopped by Dave's Hot Chicken and it definitely lived up to the hype. I went with the "Hot" spice level and it was absolutely perfect, had a great kick without being overwhelming. The chicken itself was exactly what you want: super crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You can tell it's made fresh and done right. Service was just as solid. The staff was quick, and the lady helping me was really friendly and welcoming, which always makes the experience better. Overall, great food and great service. I'll definitely be back. read more

I tried Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time and went with the Dave's #2 (two sliders with fries)... and honestly, when they said "slider," I was not expecting full-on chicken sandwiches. And I'm not complaining at all--just genuinely surprised. These were BIG. I got the "Hot" spice level. I usually lean toward extra hot flavors, but I wasn't feeling brave enough for Reaper on my first visit (and I still think that was the right call). Even at Hot, the flavor had a really nice kick without being overwhelming, and the chicken was super juicy with a great crunch. Portions were really solid for the price. I couldn't even finish both sliders in one sitting. The second one held up great the next day after a quick run in the air fryer and a little extra Dave's sauce--honestly might have been just as good the second time around. Overall, really impressed. Simple menu, but they do what they do very well. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's Dash #2 w/Drink - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

While looking for a quick dinner option in Westport, I finally tried Dave's Hot Chicken. It's a fun-looking space inside, but it's quite small. I ordered online, but it took a long time to get my food. There was only one employee behind the counter, and he was quite overwhelmed. The chicken tenders are generously sized. The medium spice level was sorta spicy. It was a satisfactory dinner, but there are certainly just better places to get chicken in Kansas City. I would prefer visiting other locally owned restaurants in Westport. There's usually parking on Archibald St next to the restaurant if you need to pull over quickly to pick up an order. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Dave's was really good. I tried this and immediately was impressed by how tasty everything was. It was very flavorful. I also love how I could pick my own heat level. The space was a little messy when we went but nothing that we couldn't fix ourselves. Service was good! The server got our food quickly out to us. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken sandwich - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

First time having Dave's Hot Chicken and it did not disappoint! Dave's Hot Chicken is hands down one of the best spots for spicy chicken lovers! The tenders are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to crispy perfection. I love that they offer a range of spice levels--from no heat all the way up to "Reaper"--so everyone can find their comfort (or challenge) zone. The sliders are massive and packed with flavor, especially when paired with their creamy slaw and pickles. The crinkle-cut fries are always hot and crispy, and the Dave's Sauce is addictive--it brings everything together. read more

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Love the spicy chicken sandwich from Dave's Hot Chicken. The Westport location is really nice but depending on when you go it does get a little hard to find parking. But the food is so good. If you have to time to dine in, do it. Everything tastes better when it's fresh. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

First time eating here! I ordered the chicken slider and chicken tender with fries, which was all good. You have the option of ordering no sauce, mild, medium, or hot. I ordered no sauce and other people ordered hot sauce. People that ordered the hot couldn't hardly eat it because it was too hot, so if you like spicy then this is your place! Place was decorated quite brightly on the walls as they were artistically painted in bright colors. Parking can be a little bit of a pain due to a one way street beside it. Walk up window is available. Staff were nice and helpful. read more

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I liked how bright and full of color the restaurant was. I ordered the chicken tenders and my spouse ordered the chicken sandwich. The service was good and the manager did come over to clean our table before we received our food. The food was okay but with the sauce, chicken and pickle it was better so eat together. Brings out the flavors more. read more

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This is not somewhere to go if you expect great service but the amount of chicken you can get is great. I tried both the mild and the hot. The mild is a dry rub and fine for hot chicken. The hot was more course of a dry rub that stuck to my mouth but it was yummy. The fries were seasoned well. The coleslaw was almost not there but it was still an okay slider for fast food. I ate inside but many people ordered to go. Inside the restaurant was clean and had larger tables for families. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Delicious!! I got hot and extra hot chicken sandwiches, both were crunchy, tasty, and hot!

Service was amazing and staff was very attentive. Will be visiting again. Food is tasty and has a good flavor. read more

I've always loved their chicken tenders. You can get them in so many different levels of heat! Now they have their new Dave's bites which are now my favorite! Always a good place to get some good fried tenders with good flavor. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

10/10 this place was amazing. From the food to the atmosphere inside. The chicken was incredible, best chicken sandwich I've probably ever had. It was crispy and I got medium heat so it was the perfect amount(wasn't spicy but good)! The fries were crispy and had a seasoning on them that complimented the chicken! Pickles on the side and a sauce. You can even just get plain tenders and sandwich if you aren't wanting any spice. They really take care of you here. As soon as I walked inside I was greeted with hellos from two of the employees right off the bat, and I felt so welcomed. The women that took my order complimented me, was so happy, and probably the best service I've gotten in a while. She asked about the spicy I could take, and told me all the sides you could substitute (for free) and informed me drinks were separate, which was good to know. This is a must place to go if you are downtown and feeling a good chicken sandwich! And strawberry shake:)! read more

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THIS FOOD SUCKS! It looked like he NUTTED IN MY FUCKING FOOD! its so god awful it makes me wanna cry my EYES out. Never eating here again unless I'm so desperate! Might as well say that they did not give us ANY BBQ SAUCE. Canes is better! read more

My mom and I had been curious about Dave's so we decided to try it out for lunch and if you like quality hot chicken sandwiches or tenders then this place is a great go-to for a satisfying mid-day meal. However, if you ask me and my mom we say turn the music down just a little...or maybe don't sit directly under a speaker. The rock and roll was a bit abrasive when trying to enjoy a hot, fried fresh, chicken sandwich. But, I really can't deduct a full star for that. The value isn't really stellar with two meals, the smallest meals with one "slider" apiece and one drink being around $25 but, I have no issues paying for quality and the quality was out of this world. Way above any other fast food chicken place and the spice was a nice touch, I ordered mine HOT and it wasn't that spicy in my opinion but, it had loads of flavor that made my lips tingle. The pickles were a standout too because they weren't dill they were sweet and yummy. The slaw on the chicken sandwich is not a classic creamy coleslaw instead it is a dryer kale slaw. Not my favorite but, it added a nice crunch. The crinkle cut fries were executed perfectly, which is a hard feat because sometimes these type of fries in particular turn out soggy and limp. Not at Dave's! They are crispy and topped with a dusting of seasoning. Also, the Dave's sauce is banging, it has the right amount of zestiness as well as a touch of cayenne. It's addictive. All in all Dave's deserves a 5 star review, it is the best hot chicken around and well worth the higher pricetag because the spices and quality reign supreme! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

food came out pretty good and was seasoned generously, customer sevrvice wasn't the best and neither was the price. almost 15 dollars for 2 medium filets, a small side of fries and no drink is outrageous. took 20 mins for 2 meals and tables we're dirty. still ate the food becuase it was my only option after a long shift. the bread is quite literally people just slapping raw bread not even toasted under the chicken read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Grabbed dinner here and was happily surprised. They have a small menu - I ended up with the Dave's bites. Everything came out hot and crispy. The "hot" is definitely relative. I got medium and could have gone a notch or two spicier. Loved the Dave's sauce! I could have split the meal with someone else. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's 10pc. 10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place was fantastic! The hype is here for sure, we each had a sandwich the heat was great if you want hot! Mine was mild and so juicy. Only complaint I had was why I waited so long to try this. Run and get you some. read more

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Oh look...another national chain chicken joint invading /expanding into Kansas City. This addition to Westport is just a block down from Taco Bell and only a couple more from Raising Cane's Chicken - slow down on the chains Westport; you have a reputation to preserve...this isn't a suburban strip mall. Dave's forte' is Nashville style hot chicken and I ordered the 10 piece bites with fries - hot. The chicken was tender and the amount of heat was good without overpowering, but the dry rub that produces the kick was just a gritty nuisance. A dry rub on something slow smoked is nice, but just coating fried chicken in a dry seasoning does not make a pleasurable experience for me. Fries were hot and seasoned adequately - see; you already know how to properly season food items. The slice of bread was crispy as toast but wasn't toasted - it had just been left sitting out to long. Ambiance - fake urban mural graffiti for some artificial hipness and some great music playing - Marley, Taj Mahal, Steely Dan... but WAY TOO LOUD! What the hell? This was on a Monday afternoon, not late night when the bars are closing. DHC really misses the mark for me on several fronts. I can't see myself returning for a do-over. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Food was good, my son moved the extra hot. I got medium and will try hot next time because the medium has very little heat. Service was great and quick. Music was very loud, but it was good music so it made it bearable. read more

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Probably the best hot chicken that I know of in the entire Kansas City metropolitan area...

On our way to an event, we stopped by thinking we had time to spare. We were wrong! Here is where things could be improved: Location: 8/10 This location is considered to be midtown/Westport area. I do think it is a decent location, but it is definitely on the smaller side. Customer Service: 4/10 I wouldn't necessarily say that the customer service was bad, but it could have been better. They weren't welcoming but they weren't off putting either. It was a weird mix. It was obviously the late dinner rush, so maybe that has something to do with it? I also observed one of the employees nearly shutting a customers head in the walk up window after rudely telling him to "come inside." Eew. Get Cozy: 2/10 This place is tiny! When it's really busy, it's not the wave. It was standing room only when we arrived but thankfully we were able to find a table once it cleared out a little bit. The location in OK was way bigger with a better layout. Slower than a snail: 0/10 We weren't expecting the service to be slow. We waited over 20 minutes for our food. I guess it's a good thing cause it was fresh but man. If we didn't have somewhere to be, it would have been alright... Food: 8/10 the food for three people was $40. That included a number 1, number 4, and a double order of fries. It's a little steep if you ask me. Again, the food was fresh and we are grateful for that. I don't think it was necessarily worth the 20 minute wait though. Also, the soda fountain was broken so they were handing out cans of soda if you were getting a drink. Not a deal breaker, but ice is always nice. Overall: 4.4/10 This was a disappointing experience. I always enjoy their food but unfortunately the customer service and lack of space dampened our experience. Would I return? Possibly. It just won't be anytime in the near future. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The food was fresh but the customer service was not. - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Alright, I'm impressed. This is BY FAR the best Nashville Hot Chicken I've ever had. I ordered the 'Hot' heat level and my friend ordered the 'Mild' heat level. Both very good, but discovered Medium is really ideal for someone not too experienced with spicy foods. Hot is still very flavorful and they're not joking because it is indeed very, very hot. The chicken is juicy and cooked to perfection with just the perfect amount of crunch. Mild is very flavorful as well, but definitely not hot enough for my taste personally. Regardless, very good chicken no matter the heat level. Heat increases, but maintains its flavor. The size of the tenders you get is well worth the price as well. If you choose to dine in you're limited to a very compact area with very few tables to choose from. More often than not it's best to just order carry out. Will definitely be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 Piece Hot Tender Combo - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Second day open! Right when you walk in the staff greets you with a smile! Bri helped me and recommended I get the #3 to try the tenders and sliders. I got the medium spice and it was perfect. My boyfriend got the hot, and it was a little spicer than anticipated. The slaw on the sliders is delicious! I'm not usually a slaw person, but it really pairs perfect with the chicken! The breading on the chicken was great - not too much or too little. Their fries are delicious. Perfectly cooked and great seasoning. They have milkshakes, but I did not (yet) try one! Will have to get one next time. There are 5 tables inside, so not a ton of space. They give all food in to go containers, so it's easy to take it home if there is no seating available. The only thing that stinks is that if you eat there it is quite a lot of wasted trash (containers, plastic sacks). Overall, I think this is a great addition to Westport! The staff was friendly and the art inside is great. Definitley will be back! read more

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amazing customer service!! the food came out so fast and delicious, everything was so clean, great employees super nice. 10/10 recommend

Service is what you would expect from a fast-food joint. If I want some spicy chicken, this is always a place that comes to mind but for just that reason. I have tried from mild all the way to extra hot and I feel like the reason people come here is for spice and not flavor. I would hope there would be more flavor with the chicken overall. The main flavor and slight-saving-grace for this place is heat. If you want heat, then go here. If you want flavor, especially without heat, I would go somewhere else. There is a difference between something being hot and something having heat while being flavorful and for that reason, I feel Dave's misses the mark for me. read more

I got Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries I made the mistake of ordering the tender hot and it's HOT! I like the look of the place. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

It's not worth going to unless you order some heat. The hot spices add great flavor and heat. Chicken strips are bland, i recommend getting the sliders. Great prices for food. Service is always quick and friendly. The wall art and constant customers makes it fun to sit in and eat. read more

Got this delivered to my job! First time trying it, and it had so much flavor! Well, the chicken and the slider were really good. I got it hot! Had a little kick to it, but I'll prob try a little more spicier next time. The slaw was ok. I definitely had better. Can't wait to try more stuff! Next time I'll come with my family and eat inside. Seems like a cool place. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - One tender and one slider with a side of slaw - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Went to the new Dave's and let me tell you I'm so excited that this one is now open!! The original location in OP is a bit far, so having this nearer makes it much more convenient to get to when I'm in the mood! It was new, so it was super clean. It's much smaller than the other location in KC, so this would be more of a grab-n-go situation for me. Staff was super friendly and my food came out somewhat quickly given how busy it was on opening day. Will def be coming back to get my Dave's fix!! read more

I walked in on a Tuesday evening around 8pm. There were a few people eating, some waiting for orders, and no one in line. No one took my order for 5-10 minutes nor acknowledged me. Someone waiting for food pointed out to the worker I was waiting to order. I placed my order and waited for 45 minutes for my order to come out. There were at least 5 workers in there. It seemed like everyone who waited for food waited a very long time. Even those picking up for 3rd party deliveries were getting impatient. The one worker who took my order seemed very annoyed when people came in or asked if their food was ready. But the food was hot and tasty by the time I got home. I'm impressed with portion sizes for the price. I have more than enough for leftovers. The mac was solid, nothing too crazy. Hopefully next time I go service will be better! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Food was delivered quickly and efficiently while fresh, but it wasn't spicy in the slightest. The restaurant looked cool but the food itself was extremely disappointing. You can't call yourselves "Dave's Hot Chicken" and have a medium level heat be not spicy whatsoever. I would MUCH rather go to other spicy chicken places like Mother Clucker who consistently deliver. read more

This is the best hot chicken place outside of manhattan! It's expensive but it is addictive. Now if only they could add an option for online ordering to leave the pickles in the trash where they belong. read more

My new favorite chicken spot. Service is super fast and they have a convenient walk up pick up window. Great spot to get a fast lunch. Extra hot was my favorite spice level! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot chicken sandwich - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The food was amazing! The service and the amount of time it took to make it was terrible. I waited 45 minutes for 2 sandwiches.

If I could give zero stars..... I've been here 20 minutes, and two orders have been served, THIS IS FAST FOOD... when I paid (I know some of you all will hate this) she asked me if I want to leave a tip.. at a fast food place, for her to stand lazily behind the register and side eye me for asking how hot the hot chicken was.. lazy, rude, and slow. read more

One of the best hot chicken sandwiches I've had, top 3. The cheese is so good too, I really want to try their Mac n cheese next visit. Service was friendly and quick. They have a clean, spacious restaurant for dining in. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Clean, quick, and friendly staff! I always enjoy whatever I get from here. The shakes are solid! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Halal Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

spot is hella good! always clean and the food is always hot and ready! the sauce is out of this world! come through!

Great spot for spicy chicken. Even though they were very busy the service was excellent.