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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1 (57 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Amanda W.

    Have been wanting to try Dave's and we did today. It was not up to the hype. First the order took over 20 mins of waiting to receive. It was extremely inefficient ordering process with a long wait time. On top of this, they even got my order wrong !!! I order a #3 with the sandwich however I did not get that. I received both tenders. Despite I paid for the sandwich. Very disappointed. Overall the chicken was nothing special. Would not be going ever again.

    Rakema V.

    I order #4 Dave's sure know what he's doing with the spices. My burger was huge and delicious. The fries was okay Service was great Few seating area, spacious area to eat and sit

    Nikhil R.

    Once again, Dave's Hot Chicken continues to be an excellent spot. If you are looking for hot chicken that is pretty close to the real deal out in Nashville. If you are familiar with the Nashville, heat levels, choose one level higher here as they do hold back a little bit. They have excellent macaroni and cheese, french fries, and of course their chicken is super juicy and crispy. Make sure to get extra Dave's sauce packets because it is that good with everything. I also personally like getting honey packets as well to drizzle on the chicken. It adds a really good contrasting, sweet flavor That pair as well with the rest of the meal.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    kristin c.

    Had Dave's in MA a few years ago and started noticing locations in NYC. Needed something quick and this one is not far from the Metropolitan Museum. The chicken pieces were larger and meaty in the 2 tenders, fries with a piece of bread combo ($12.99); probably why adding a tender is $5.99. This is compared to the regular-sized ones in the 2 slider combo ($14.99). Sliders had sauce, slaw and pickles. I asked how they add the spice and was told it was added onto the chicken, not a sauce I could ask for on the side. I asked for "lite mild" level but couldn't taste any heat at all, maybe 1 more level up for me. I wasn't into the batter/seasoning of the chicken though. Seating for 2-4 people each table. Service is good. Self-refills of drinks; can ask for a cup for water. No restroom there.

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Christine N.

    First Impressions: N/A, ordered to go for lunch at work. Coworker of mine wanted to try it... I feel like I'm definitely in trouble because I'm sure I'll be ordering from here waaaayy more The Noms: you can tell I enjoyed my meal, because I totally forgot to take a picture of it.. the photos I posted was literally the last two bites of my slider as well as the handful of fries that are left. So embarrassing. The chicken is super moist and juicy and flavorful. I ordered the two sliders and fries thinking that the sliders would be small, WRONG, the sliders are freaking huge. I ended up giving one of the sliders to my coworkers because I was so stuffed. The fries are really good. I especially enjoyed the cheese sauce that came with it. I love the buns they remind me of the King's Hawaiian buns super soft. In Conclusion: 10/10 would order again. The two coworkers that ordered with me refuel agreed that the food was really good and they'll be ordering again in the future.

    Whitney D.

    Glad this restaurant is in this area. Welcome to the Upper East Side. I did take out I got two chicken tenders and it comes with fries, two slices of bread and pickles. And I got the mac and cheese as a side. Both are pretty darn good! I am not really a fried chicken person but these are tasty. I got mine with no spice but would be interested in trying a mild spice. The restaurant itself is clean and has a bunch of tables to eat at. I do recommend not going when school gets let out though or at lunch time as I am sure that time is super busy. I went when kids were out of school for the day and it was kinda crazy. But I highly checking this place out for yourself. The guy who took my order whose name is Jamal was super nice and also took the time to go over food allergy booklet with me as I have some food allergies. So I just wanted to give him a shout out! Cant wait to come back and try the chicken sliders next time.

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    Ryan H.

    Must try: Slider w/ Fries! Why: The large fried chicken inside the slider was juicy tender! I also added cheese on the chicken because I love cheese. I appreciated the extra pickles that came on the side. The fries were crispy with a little seasoning and tasted delicious dipping in Dave's Sauce. I also tried the Mac & Cheese, which was cheesy gooey creamy goodness. Happy taste buds and belly! Notes: Brand new spot on UES and I'm happy they opened shop! Clean place with seating inside and cool wall art. The cashier was really nice and helpful. She gave me a great recommendations. I thought prices were good for the size of the meal (slider with huge chicken tender, fries, pickles, and sauce = $10.99). Order came out in less than 5 minutes on a Sunday during lunch time. Even the takeout bag was cool too. Will definitely come back when craving fried chicken sandwich.

    2 tender meal yummy!!
    Michelle H.

    Holy smokes!!! Today is my birthday and after seeing so ma y TikTok's about Dave's hot chicken, I forgot I told hubby how badly I wanted to come here! To my surprise he brought me here today!!!! Woohoo... our server Anthony (who's super helpful, and knowledgeable) helped me pick out a perfect choice is hot and medium sliders and my favorite strawberry shake to complete it!!! For sure we will be coming back asap Best birthday ever

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    Bernice N.

    I like it! If you like spicy chicken or fiery chicken, partially chicken tenders. I'm talking very thick and meaty tenders. This would be one of your favorite spots to visit. When visiting this restaurant, you get to pick 6 levels of how hot you want your chicken or if you want no spice at all. Keep in mind it's only chicken tenders. They offer different combos but none with a drink, but they do have drinks that you can buy. If you want any additional chicken tenders, they cost $5.99 a piece. I got myself 2 tenders with fries combo and one chicken slider. (That's a really big tender on a burger bun, with pickles, slaw, and Dave's sauce.) I decided to eat my sandwich at the location and take everything else home. The restaurant was very clean. They have plenty of tables available to dine, but I don't think they had a bathroom available. My cashier was nice. She helped me figure out the menu because I didn't realize that all they had were tenders. Overall, I say I enjoyed my food. I do think it's a bit pricey for what you get, but with that being said, you do get what you pay for. Thumbs up from me and again. Happy Yelping!

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    Jacky C.

    I would compare this to the 7th Street Burger that's popping up all over the city: simple small menu but with spicy fried chicken instead of burgers. There's only 4 choices on the menu between the chicken sandwiches, they call sliders, and chicken tenders. They also offer cauliflower as a vegan alternative which is actually pretty decent. I got the #3 ($15), which gets you one slider, one tender and fries. The medium would provide the most balanced flavor with a little kick. Go any spicer and I think you're comprising the taste for full fledged heat.

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    Some of the best most tasty fries in the city. Understaffed so not super fast. Chicken like this is more a matter of personal preference.

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    Looks delicious! Thank you for the photo and the awesome review!

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    I had mild chicken burger and it was delicious and was a little spicy. The french fries are delicious too

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    I really loved the food and the atmosphere. It was truly a fine dining experience. The server was extraordinarily nice to me and my friends.

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    This was fire and really good I love Dave's it's the best. Kaliyah was great. Food was great

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    Got a small chocolate shake ($4.99). Same as the other locations: best shake there is. A single tender is $5.99 tho

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