Is there Dave's hot chicken addiction hotline help!! Back again and this time its better wayyyyyyyyyyy better then last time we visited!! Cheeeeeeze was just the right amount on each slider as was the heat spice level. Also the fries I counted 19 fries that's equals to 9 and 1/2 fries PERFECT amount for each cheeeeeeze slider! To the crew at Dave's Hot Chicken thank you for making my tummy happy. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's 2 Cheeeeeeeeeze slider w/fries!!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

My favorite chicken spot 5 stars Dave's on top very good smells good I will be coming back read more

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I ordered a hot chicken,slider and fries yesterday and I'm still feeling sick from eating them. I literally had to leave work early because of the stomach pain. Never again will I be going to this place. read more

The chicken was very good here. There are only a few options for the entire menu. I had the hot chicken strips. The total came out to around $16 which is pretty expensive for only 3 chicken strips. I would eat here more if it wasn't so much money. I would recommend the food for the good flavor. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Dave's Hot Chicken in Naperville was one of my favorite chicken sandwiches to date! It was crispy and juicy. The chicken tenders were amazing too. I love that you can customize the spice level for each individual entree. We also tried the new chicken bites, mac and cheese, and oreo milkshake You can find other Dave's locations across the Chicagoland area and the US. read more

After living in LA for 7 years, I've had my fair share of all types of Nashville Fried Chicken. Even owning my own Nashville Fried Chicken food truck, I'm pretty picky with my sandwiches now. First off, I'm a BIG fan of Dave's and ate their all the time in Los Angeles. Something just seemed a little different here in Naperville. Understanding they're a chain now, the meal was still good! Chicken was a little dry, but seasoned well and Hot was spicy! Restaurant was extremely dirty and with the Hour I spent there, I never once saw a employee clean any tables or sweep the floors. All in all, still a solid choice if wanting a Hot Chicken Sandwich (Maybe Togo though) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries (HOT) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I loooove spicy fried chicken sandwiches. So when I heard about this place opening up, I knew I had to try it. I had the #2 with sliders, medium spice level. The tenders are pretty hefty in size and I appreciate the extra pickles they give. Their slaw was light and fresh. Overall, it was a decent sandwich. The flavor was just ok for me. I feel like it was missing something, a bit more flavor in the chicken seasoning maybe, more oomph. I'm a massive fan of a different chicken shop, so I'm comparing it to that. Unfortunately, my fries were soggy since we did carryout. The mac and cheese is velveeta-style gooey. Decent sandwich, but again, I prefer another place so I probably won't be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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If you like heat, this is the place to go!! Very simple menu very simple menu but filled with flavor!! I purchased the combo number 3. I got the tender medium and the slider hot. Is absolutely incredible! Support this local business so we can keep some delicious heat and the community! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo 3 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Excellent food and the kindest wait staff. Would definetly reccomend to family and friends. read more

I've been coming here since they opened and each time it's been a great experience, both for carry-out and dine-in. Staff is always friendly, food is always the same great quality! I do wish their dining area was a bit larger but otherwise I can't find anything to complain about. I would highly recommend it! read more

Finally got to check this place out which I was seeing all over Instagram in California! The sandwich was so flavorful and juicy, loved everything about it. Only thing I would say is definitely order two since they are a little smaller than most chicken sandwiches we have in the Chicagoland area. Other than that, I loved it! The interior is so colorful and fun. I will definitely be getting extra sauce and pickles next time around. Also staff was very friendly, can't remember the cashiers name! read more

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The food was so good that it was worth the hour long drive it took to get there. The guy that was taking out was very nice and patient. Be careful which spice level you choose since the hot is nothing to snooze at. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mild order with Kale Slaw on the left and hot order with Mac & Cheese on the right - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Wow, this place was packed when I got there. I had placed my order online, but it wasn't ready at the expected time, so I had to wait for a few minutes. They bring online orders out and place them on a shelf. We ordered a Combo #2 (two sliders w/ fries) and a tender on the side. We got one slider with no spice and the other with lite mild; next time I would definitely opt for lite mild or maybe one step above, as the no spice version lacked in flavor compared to the lite mild one. For under $20, it was a generous amount of food, making this a good value. The chicken was nice white meat; thick and tender with a good coating. The fries were pretty good, too, as was the orange-colored sauce. The pickles were okay, and there were a lot of them. The buns and sliced bread were lackluster, just basic white bread. Perhaps they didn't want anything to overshadow the stellar chicken, but still, a higher quality bun would have complemented the chicken nicely. All in all, satisfying food and a good value. Is it worth the hype? Maybe not worth waiting an hour in line for, but if there's a minimal crowd, then it's a good lunch/dinner option for cheat day. Happy to have another halal option. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo 2 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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First time but definitely not the last time! Have been wanting to check this place out since I saw it opened and today my family and I had the chance . It's not close to where we live so we made plan to head here for lunch on way to other errands for the day. Arrived about 11:30 was no line but we got lucky! As soon as we were ordering more and more customers were coming in. The restaurant was clean and we were assisted right away- ordered combo 3 which came with a tender and a slider , fries , pickles and bread with their special sauce . Also ordered an additional tender on the side with two drinks . This was for myself, husband and teen son. Was worried it may not be enough but it was for us . The tenders were a good size not slim , they were thick and juicy . One tender was ordered w no spice and I got my tender in lite mild flavor . My husband got the slider hot- he said the flavor was perfect- he was a lil disappointed that the flavors are not saucy as he prefers but the dry rub was still tasty. The fries had an almost Cajun seasoning to me - crispy and good. the pickles were crunchy , I love the addition of the pickles - they were yummy and then the sauce was very good for dipping the tender, adding to the slider or even dip for fries ! Next time I would like to try the Mac n cheese and get cheese fries . Good lunch spot to hit up - had cute atmosphere inside - about 7 tables and a few seats at dine in countertop - they also have tables to eat at outside as well. read more

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Very tasty chicken, even for someone like me who tends to shy away from hot foods! They have plenty of options for spice lovers and mild fans alike. The chicken is deliciously crispy, and so tender. Also, the gentleman who gave me my food was very nice and double checked to confirm I had every component of my very large order. The staff handled the very large volume of costumers professionally and quickly! This is a great spot and you can count me as a loyal Dave's fan! See you soon! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - ^Mild^ - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

So excited that Dave's opened up in the neighborhood! I had the chicken sliders, and they were delicious. They have seven spice levels to choose from, and I went with the medium. The kale slaw on the sandwich had the perfect amount of crunch, and the fries were delicious too. Looking forward to going back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #2 with medium spice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

This place has the most fire chicken. My girl and I got this for dinner, and we couldn't even finish our food because it's so filling and satisfying. #ChickenSandwich #ChickenTenders read more

khan needs a raise great employee I've worked and ate in many Dave's hot chicken nationwir and khan went beyond!

Sooooo, I'm sad to say that this place doesn't meet the hype. Sadly, the chicken hotness is done with a powder. I know that taste. I got extra hot, which is too hot. You don't really enjoy the food, but that's on me, not them. I've heard that the mild and no hot are good, but in the end, you're just eating tenders. I had high expectations for the spicy sandwich, but it just wasn't that great. The sauce has no flavor. The bun can use some upgrading as well. The the kale-slaw? Looks like it came out of the Costco kale salad bag. I hate to give bad reviews, but this is a chain and they can do better. Please look at Chi Tea in Lombard at how they do their chicken sandwich. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sliders with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Review - Food quality (A-) It's good and worth a visit. I like the chicken tender sandwich and felt like it was filling. Compared to the other chicken sandwiches from a QSR it is superior. I would get it over KFC or Popeyes. The chicken tender was okay by itself. Fries were good but nothing spectacular - same with the pickles and bread. I got a medium spice and felt a kick to it - but I'm bland. So I can see why people would like it spicy. Value (A-) $13 bucks for what i put in the picture - a bit pricey - but the sandwich alone is $5.00 a la carte which I would get again. A bit more than other chicken sandwiches but worth it. The tenders are $3.85 a la carte - not a fan in my opinion. So combo was pricey but individual sandwich was fine Service (A) Excellent - simple menu - fast friendly service. The staff was well trained and knew there script. Food was quickly prepared and operation was well organized. Overall (A) I would take people there to try it out- I can see why people like it so much an what the a-ha is. It's located in a lifestyle strip mall in Naperville- so perfect location. Families and kids would come out and have a relatively great value meal. Concept will work in suburban Chicagoland. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo 3 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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Terrible , Chicken was green inside and made me sick DONT GO HERE!! I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE 0 STARS. MANAGER TRIED TO NOT GIVE A REFUND . thank god for the nice lightskin gentleman who gladly gave a refund read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - GREEN CHICKEN - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Nice diner vibe. I love their sliders and their fries are perfect- stopped by several times already and will continue to when I'm around the area. read more

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

I had a horrible experience last night. I didn't eat my slider and my son ate his and threw up at 4:30am. Dave's, how do you make this better??? read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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The chicken was dry as shit, good service, that reaper is no joke i took a lick of that and thought i was gonna have a hard attack i had to leave my tray in there bc i thought i was gonna die so im very sorry about that the fries were good but god damn i had to shit after that i had to stop at a mcdonald's. It was expensive as well read more

Fast, delicious, and convenient. What could be better? I was so excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken after seeing them pop up all over. When I arrived, the line was very long, nearly to the street. We almost left because we thought we would be there forever. But we decided to get in line and ask the people around us why it was so busy and turns out we went on Drake's birthday, so we got a free slider! We were shocked how fast we got through the line! The employees worked so hard and efficiently. I enjoyed my slider and also ordered cheese fries and a milk shake. The meal did not disappoint. I really enjoyed their special sauce on the sandwich and to dip the fries in. I ordered my slider medium which was perfect for me. I want to go back and try just the chicken tenders. read more

The establishment really feels like a Nashville chicken spot. From the exterior, interior, and the service it feels like it is comfortable with what it has to offer. The portion size is reasonable for the price and the chicken is seasoned really well. You definitely won't be wanting more in terms of flavor, it has a salty and spicy (depending on what you order) dry rub in addition to some sauces that can add some extra kick or another layer of complexity to the flavor. However, the chicken itself was a bit on the dry side. Not terribly dry, but felt a bit overcooked. The fries were nice and fluffy but could use a little bit more seasoning there. Dipping the fries in the sauce makes up for that easily. Dave's is a solid spot for a quick chicken sandwich meal that is a bit out of the ordinary in terms of chicken sandwiches you may find from Chick-Fil-A or the likes. read more

My family couldn't get enough of this place that they refused to leave IL without having their last meal here. The prices and everything on the menu was excellent. The portion and quality was on point that my daughter who is a picky loved it. Can't wait to have more of this Hot Chicken! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Must eat when you're in the area - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

I had been wanting to try Dave's, and the chicken sandwich combo did not disappoint. Just enough spice to enhance the flavor, and the fries were delish. My only complaint was I could not finish every bite. Can't wait to go back! read more

The best hot chicken in town for me! Dave's Hot Chicken hits the spot! The quality is consistent and the staff now is very friendly! Very good service. Kind, cooperative staff and food is prepared fast. When it comes to hot chicken, it is well seasoned, juicy, and very tender. Their fries are also amazing. I normally don't like crinkle cut fries but Dave's fries are always crispy and well seasoned. They also go very well with the sauce. The sandwich was also delicious and hot. Everything was delicious and I loved the customer service. Will be returning. read more

Just know that their definition of hot is probably not what you think. I had my chicken slider and tender at their hot level thinking of Hooters level of spicy, but it was much hotter. I can't imagine people getting their higher levels of spicy, but I am probably a spice lightweight. The restaurant looked clean despite the many customers. Most of them taking advantage of the outdoor seating. I took advantage of the seating near the fountain drinks. As I said, the chicken was spicy hot. Come try it. Well worth it! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The number 3: slider with cheese, tender with cheese and cheese fries. Also, a fountain drink. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

It was just "meh" for me. Not great, not terrible. Also, the fries were good but way too salty.

We've been here many times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always fresh and hot. The servings are generous and the food is all around delicious. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Two Sliders with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Overhyped. It's $15 for 3 chicken tenders, and the flavor is very artificial. You can get better Nashville hot chicken flavors elsewhere. Also no seating indoors. read more

I'm sad to report that my love affair with Dave's Hot Chicken ended tonight. I loved this place....the food...the fast service...and the bonus tender they always added to my order. But tonight that all ended when I waited over 20 minutes for a simple #1 Combo while 11 (yes 11) employees wandered around the kitchen (2 of them texting) instead of working. When my order finally appeared the box was covered with so much grease that it instantly ruined my appetite. The bread inside was completely grease-soaked...the tenders were already luke-warm because apparently they had been sitting behind the counter waiting for someone to notice them...and worst of all the bonus tender wasn't there. So not only did the service and the food quality take a nose-dive, but the value did as well. Very very disappointed. read more

That little area on Showplace drive is really turning into a busy spot! With Dave's Hot Chicken opening I'm sure it will get even crazier. I was drawn to this place because I'd peeped their menu and was delighted to find that they have mild and lite mild flavor for their chicken! Yes, I know it's counter-intuitive, but while I love the concept of hot chicken, I hate heat. Full flavored and lots of spices + no heat + fried chicken sounds like a dream! So we went tonight and did the drive thru as the line was wrapped around the entire shopping center. My husband got medium and my mom and I got lite mild, the two slider meals. The food remained hot till we got home! The portions are EXTREMELY generous, the pickles were delicious, and cheese sauce for the fries were amazing. However, my "lite mild" chicken was so extraordinarily spicy, my eyes watered and my throat hurt. I assumed this was my total inability to handle spicy foods until I looked over at my mother also struggling through the lite mild, and then my husband tearing through his medium spicy sliders without a second thought. My mom can handle spice and she found the chicken almost intolerably spicy. She and I threw away the rest of ours, and I moved on to the chocolate shake, which was good, but not Portillo's-level-good. Couldn't figure out how this has gone so wrong until I got brave and took a bite of my husband's medium sliders - and they were mild, flavorful, and completely heat-free. They'd mixed up and given him mild, and my mother and I some scorching hot craziness. The labels on each of the meals must have gotten mixed up? It's easy to forgive a mistake like this but there's not really anything on the menu but chicken - so the only possible variable in our whole order was wrong :(. Unfortunately I probably won't go back because it doesn't make a ton of sense to buy food that I can't stomach, BUT if you love spicy food and don't mind what heat level of chicken you may get, this is definitely a spot worth trying! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Two slider meal - dont be deceived by the word slider, it's SO MUCH food - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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The food is fresh, well cooked, crunchy and delicious! The fries were phenomenal, and the staff was very helpful and kind! I even give them an B for cleanliness, considering they work a bit crowded. I can't wait to try them again. I'm hoping that they are consistent in their food and service. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken met and exceeded my expectations! The service here is amazing. I got the hot spice level #3 combo. I really liked the food! They forgot my fork, but the foods taste made up for that! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

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They did not disappoint AT ALL, great service overall .. the food was good and you can pick the spice level which is awesome. Their staff is super friendly and laid back which is super welcoming. Highly recommend trying this place out, you won't regret it! P.S. they do not mess around with their heat. Spicy but enjoyable at the same time 10/10 read more

Delicious food, maybe a bit pricey, but I'm not going there 6 times a week. I tried the mild, medium and the hottest sauce on the menu because I'm a G. The sandwiches were really good. The fries were hot and fresh little mugs. I would recommend this place for anyone who likes eating chicken whilst staring at an Italian restaurant. Not heavily sauced, kinda like a good massage that way. You know how you can go to a massage parlor and they bathe you in Vaseline ? My wife tell me, "Trust the process!" But I don't know guys? That much Vaseline? It does make for some fun time at the library. read more

Understandable that it's a newbie- First impression wasn't sure if I was ordering chicken or in a dive bar. Had to scream order to cashier over the loud 80's rock music. Menu is very limited 3 combos ranging $10.99- $11.99 for 2 tenders and fries or 2 tender and slider. They did give you an option to purchase a extra 1 for $3.95. Was it tasty- yeah chicken didn't suck Coleslaw was a hard pass French fries decent. Daves sauce was a Canes knock off Practical for a family of four? Probably not unless you want to spend $80+ for 4 tenders/ 4 sliders/ fries and 4 bottles of water. I am hoping they will eventually adjust pricing or include more options. Fun place to try- but expensive for a "snack" read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - This is what $20.00 gets you 1 slider and 2 tenders , bottle water YIKES - Chicken Shop Near Me - Naperville, Illinois