Amazing service and they were also kind helping me choose a flavor and they were very nice

I ordered lunch online from Dave's Hot Chicken while working in New York City. I placed my order at 12:33 p.m. and received a confirmation stating that it would be ready at 12:43 p.m. Unfortunately, the order was not ready until nearly 1:00 p.m. The restaurant appeared to be understaffed, with only one employee handling the counter and register while also trying to manage walk-in customers, online orders, and deliveries from Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash. I understand that the employee was doing the best they could under the circumstances, but the estimated pickup time was clearly unrealistic. I ordered the #1 with coleslaw instead of fries. Since I was already running late and needed to get back to my office, I did not check the food before leaving. It was not until I returned to the office that I realized I had been given the wrong order, even though the label on the package clearly listed my correct order. If you choose to dine-in, it is a very small space with only 4-6 tables inside. Between the long delay and receiving the wrong food, this was a frustrating experience. I do not think I will be returning. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken is a growing nationwide fast food chain that specializes in spicy fried chicken. Their menu is relatively basic with mainly chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, or chicken bites. All of these are boneless, so there are no pieces of chicken with bones like other places. Their other popular item is their spicy mac and cheese, which comes with chicken bites on top. I tried both the tenders and the sandwich, though I liked the sandwich more. Their sandwiches are labeled as sliders, but are actually a decent size. Two sliders are enough for one meal. Their chicken is very crispy too. However, I am not a big fan of spicy fried chicken myself and found the spiciness took away from the flavor. Their prices are not cheap either. Two tenders with fries are about $13.00 and two sliders with fries are about $15. I'd take Popeye's ten times out of ten over this place, for more flavor and a lot more chicken for the same price. read more

Tenders were delicious and portions were good. Definitely on the expensive side though. Wish the spice levels were hotter--got the 6 out of 7 level spice because I was worried the reaper would be too hot, and I barely felt spice at all. Flavors were good and the sauce was great. Fries decent too. Location was extremely crowded and tight. Staff were meh. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

Ok i have been to Dave's hot chicken before. And I like the food. I think this location particularly needs to have atleast two people at the register and one giving out the orders. My order got mixed up because they put the wrong number on the food order. So I was waiting for a while. Before I had to ask for help on Why my food was taking so long. As I was waiting another employer walks in and takes over for the person who hands you the food. And the other employer went to the back to work on the food. I was going to stop by here again but saw that there was one person at the register again and a bunch of people waiting for there food. I didn't want to chance it so just went elsewhere. That's my only complaint about this particular Dave's. The food was good though. read more

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TLDR: Friend ordered DHC delivery. Impressively it was quite crispy by the time we got it and the extra hot is in fact, extra hot. Try the Reaper if you want to have a spicy night and morning after. A friend of mine ordered a tray delivery and this was much tastier than I expected. Tried everything from mild, medium, hot, extra hot and one reaper for fun. We eventually found it and yeah - it is pretty insane. Overall it left a good enough impression that I wanted to see if there was one near home and fortunately, there is. Will be ordering again. read more

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Good fast hot chicken. Service was excellent. Small number of 2 too tables inside (~8) . Small menu of sliders or tenders with many spice varieties w fries and drinks. Flavor was good. Good value 14 for 2 sliders and fries. Good sized tenders as well as juicy chicken. Dave's sauce a nice compliment as well as honey. Give it a try. read more

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The guy behind the register is pretty nice, I think his name is Anthony. I walked in acting like a professional spicy food eater, and ordered the second to hottest level, "very hot". Full transparency, I actually do eat a lot of spicy food and normally when you have a franchise, their spice levels are not too dangerous since they need to appeal to the public. Not here. This sh%t was HAWT! I was texting my wife after the second slider because I regretted it . It hurt so good though, the sliders were very tasty and I will definitely come back when I'm in the mood to touch my stomach. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The #2,, two sliders. - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

Spicy hot chicken that is tender and juicy Fries are crispy and perfect! Ask for extra pickles They were really late with my order but compensated with a free diet coke. Thank you Not a big place to dine in and is kinda busy always so it's best if you do takeout and not sit in the crowded space. read more

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A personal favorite of mine. Dave's hot chicken. My item of choice. Combo 2, which is the 2 slider meal with fries. I do go with the hot level for chicken. There are 2 more levels above hot ( extra hot and atomic/reaper). This last visit was pretty good. Food was on point. It was quite busy when we went, but the food was prepared fairly quickly. They do have a reward program to accrue points, which can later be redeemed for menu items etc. read more

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

Overall: This is a small store that mostly caters to people carrying out. They basically only serve a few permutations of fried chicken tenders with different levels of spicy sauce. The meals are well executed and are probably a step above many of the other fast food chicken places nearby. The portions are pretty huge and always fresh. Its a good place to grab lunch. Food: 4 Service: 4 Value: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Food: Food is very good - probably closer to a 4.5, but doesn't quite push it over the top. I ordered the 2 slider meal, which comes with 2 sliders (full size chicken sandwiches) and fries. The chicken patty is basically just one of their tenders inside a roll with some cole slaw. The sauce is served in a small container on the side. Everything comes out hot and fresh. Fries are a bit over-seasoned. Service: The workers here are generally quick and polite. They mostly just operate the register and call out order numbers though. Value: All in, its ~$17 for the 2 slider meal. Its not horrible, but for a fast food its still a bit pricey. There is quite a lot of food. Atmosphere: Overall, the restaurant is small. There's maybe 10 total tables for customers. There is usually room to sit, though the line and people waiting for for typically fill up all of the remaining space. Its mostly a takeout spot. read more

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

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Absolutely amazing. For a fast food place, this is as good as it gets for fried chicken that brings heat. The fries were well seasoned, crispy, and paired nicely with the Dave's Sauce. The hot spice level brought a good amount of heat that didn't overpower the flavor. Very crispy, juicy and fresh from the fryer. The pickles on the side also were a nice addition to the chicken. Super crowded, luckily was able to find a seat as someone was just leaving but the wait time is relatively low even on a busy evening. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

THISSS!!! This place surprised me. I've heard of this place before, but never been. It was absolutely delicious. The chicken sandwich was just a tender in a bun, but it melted in your mouth and had unbelievable flavor. I got both mild and lite mild. The lite mild to me did not have any mild flavor to me. The guy at the front register was super friendly, sweet, and patient. The inside is super cute, but small so limited seating. I will definitely be back. read more

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Tried Dave's in the city with a friend I wanted to meet up quickly with. Ive heard great things about this joint specifically because they use halal meat and we all know Halal fast food options are few and far between even in a place like New York City. The inside of the shop has ample amount of tables for a quick bite, although I will say the table tops were a little dirty and we had to clean it ourselves before getting seated. The chicken sliders were good, fried well and a generous portion of meat. I really liked the seasoning on the tenders and it was juicy and succulent inside. I do wish the sliders had more coleslaw to them, they need a fresh component. Fries were pretty standard. Overall I liked the flavors and would definitely pop by again for a quick bite. I especially love their extra hot it's actually spicy. Next time I'm gonna go for the reaper and see how that pans out. read more

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

Me and my roommate ordered this at 9 o'clock at night. We were expecting mac & cheese and good tasting chicken. However, the chicken was bad quality. In addition, the sauce was spice and no attention to flavor. The mac & cheese was ruined by the sauce, and the fries were soggy. It ruined our night. That's a little dramatic, but it definitely ruined the meal. read more

I placed an online order for scheduled pick up of 20 mini sliders the night before. When I arrived, they put my order on the counter 2-3 minutes later than the scheduled time. No big deal. I (and 2-3 other customers) then had to stand and wait for around 10 minutes while the two cashiers/employees working the front fiddled with something I can only hope was very important on one of their phones. One of them finally seems to realize she has a job to do and checks my order before handing it to me. I mentioned before that I ordered 20 mini sliders - what I received was 4 PIECES OF UNTOASTED WHITE BREAD CARPETING THE BOTTOM WITH PICKLES SCATTERED ON TOP, PICKLES AND SAUCE IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS. Mind you, the worker who gave it to me looked in the bag and looked at my receipt before handing this garbage to me. She was more than okay to see this out the door. Thankfully, I notice only a few steps out and go back in to ask them, more kindly than they deserved, to remake the order. They remake the order, which takes another 15-20 minutes. I am 30 minutes late for the event the sliders were for by the time I leave. What eliminated any remaining goodwill I had towards this location and franchise as a whole was when I arrived to my event, where unfortunately only then did I notice THEY HAD ONLY GIVEN ME 16 SLIDERS INSTEAD OF THE 20 I ORDERED. Also, despite ordering medium spicy on half, either all of the sliders were mild or their spice blend is just thoroughly bland and unnoticeable. Do not waste your time with this disrespectful restaurant. I highly recommend the Popeyes around the corner or the Raising Canes in the same neighborhood for a much better alternative that actually gives you what you order on time, low as that bar may be. read more

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First time at Dave's. Quite impressed with the amount of food you get in an order. Tasty sliders. The sauce accents the sliders very well. Clean restaurant with friendly and quick service. Enjoyed the experience. read more

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

I have been dying to try Dave's chicken and see what the hype is about. I ordered their chicken tender sliders with French fries, not spicy. The fries were actually very crisp and the chicken had good flavor. It's not the most amazing chicken I have ever tried but it does have good flavor. I believe that for the price and flavor, it is a bit overhyped. The order did take a while since it was somewhat a busy afternoon. The menu is very small so the selections are limited. read more

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

The chicken slider sandwich here is about as good as it gets. Crispy, flavorful and spicy. The pickles, slaw and super soft roll make this complete. Only downside is this location can get jammed and you may have to wait. read more

A little shop, but the food is VERY good! The kale slaw is perfectly seasoned. The cheese fries come in a large portion and was served hot with crispy fries and lots of cheese. Perfect snack! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Yummmmmy! - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

First time and the food was delicious, the mural decor is urban chic and plan on returning. It's minutes from NYIT. The place was busy but the line moved quickly read more

The stores amazing , especially the customer service ! They Rock , they made my visit awesome and the food is amazing

For a "fast food" chicken sandwich, Dave's Hot Chicken is super great! Wouldn't even be able to tell if someone said it was from a mom and pop shop. The chicken is nice and not dried, not too crispy that it cuts your inner mouth either. You can choose your spice level and I usually go for mild which is enough for me. The chicken sandwich has a chipotle mayo sauce on top, has pickles and also some salad slaw in it. Pretty sure it is a nice soft potato bun too that is used. Service is fast and the workers are friendly. The store is also clean and there is some seating area with tables and chairs. read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken serves up deliciously seasoned hot chicken tenders and crispy fries at a great price. I ordered my meal to-go, and despite the busy crowd, it was ready fast and piping hot. The chicken had the perfect level of spice, and the portions were generous. The food is consistently good, and it's a reliable choice for a quick and satisfying meal. If you're craving flavorful hot chicken, this is the place to go - there's also an area to sit and eat too with an old school looking vibe. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

The sliders were bigger than I thought, the #4 was definitely enough for me for a meal. I got the hot level but it wasn't that spicy. Also the dry rub didn't really have much of a flavor, just spice. But the sandwich was delicious and balanced in texture and flavor. For a fast food joint, I definitely liked it! This location wasn't too busy and waited about 8 mins for my order. The girl who took my order was very smiley and sweet! The guy who was preparing the meals was moving pretty quickly as well. Don't see that type of service very often these days. There were seats to sit in and eat as well which is nice. I'll come back for sure! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries with a side of Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

after seeing probably millions of tiktok videos i HAD to try for myself i came to the location in midtown and immediately was greeted with kindness. also loved that this location was very easy to find. i ordered the hot chicken slider and tender - wow was it good and hot!! my lips were burning but the hot-ness wares off quick. its a very savory and delicious spice plus the chicken is so juicy and crunchy - the perfect combo. the mac and cheese too was a bit different - a little more spicy but definitely cheesy would DEF recommend and come back - im so full snd happy read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken tender + slider + fries + mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

Update: DO NOT COME HERE, CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS YET AGAIN! I posted a previous review talking about my experience at Dave's Hot Chicken and how they refused to give me and my fiance a free slider on the 24th for the Drake Birthday promotion after 9pm. The store contacted me and gave me a $10 food voucher redeemable at any location, which I appreciated. I went back to the 56th location today (walking 2 miles yet again) to use the voucher. I ordered a slider and tender combo, but when the cashier tried to enter the code I had on my phone it did not work. It was set to expire after a 15 minute timer so I was trying to get my order in urgently. After 3 attempts, it still did not work so I asked to see a manager. He was incredibly rude and it almost seemed like he was interrogating me or trying to imply that my coupon code was fake. I showed him the text I received from customer service which led to the link, and he still wasn't really believing me. After some argument, he eventually offered me a measly 20% off my order but told me my coupon was not good. Needless to say, I walked out of the store without ordering anything. This was one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. If a restaurant manager is reading this-- please make it right somehow. read more

I made it clear to the cashier that I am a vegetarian, and it was my first visit. Despite this, there was a misunderstanding with my order and was given a chicken slider instead of a cauliflower slider. Additionally, when I reached out to address the issue, Jorge contacted me. He made it seem like it was my fault that I got charged for a chicken sandwich. I did get a refund but being that I'm a vegetarian for health and religious reasons I felt his response lacked empathy and was very condescending. read more

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Food was fresh but lacked flavor (other than Spicy with a silent burn). Sales force were nice (you order and wait for the buzzer to call you). I would have liked salt or Mayo but these condiments are not offered there??? (How do you not have salt available??). read more

After seeing it everywhere on the internet,finally went in to give it a try. Got the single slider with fries with medium spice level. The chicken slider was good.Not spicy at all for me.Should have taken the next level of spice. The fries were good.The sauce is amazing.The guy at pickup was kind enough to give me some extra sauce. The service was quick and efficient. It has a small seating area as well.Not great for large groups though. read more

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I have been wanting to try out Dave's Hot Chicken for a while and am so glad they opened one in in NYC. I went and hot the 2 sliders with fries level HOT. I am so glad i went with regular hot and not extra hot like i would normally do as the sliders were so hot that it left my mouth hurting for a bit. the fries were good but not enough. I would have liked a better portion size for the fries. the dave's sauce was pretty good, it was great drizzling it over the fries and the sliders. the price of the food was a little higher than what i think it should be but for wanting to try it out it wasn't bad ($14.99 with tax). read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

I've eaten at the LA restaurant years ago back when they were serving it in a parking lot. Still so good. So cool to see them expanding and for good reason. Delicious meal. So easily 5s because the food is bomb, filling, and the value is terrific. A sandwich, fries, and pickles for $11? Incredible value. I loved that about my meal and the flavors back up the hype. I got a medium slider and fries (Number 4) and I'm still stuffed 6 hours later. They gave a hearty slab of chicken on mine. So tasty. The flavors are so good on every bite. Meaty chicken. The fries are so terrific with the Cajun spice. Loved the fresh fresh pickles. Dave's Sauce with the fries are a must and I'd get more sauce beforehand. read more

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Dry rub chicken that you can choose your heat strength from none to Reaper. It amazes me how there was no wet sauce. Sliders are regular sized sandwiches don't let the name fool you. I got the slider and 1 tender meal (tender comes with a bread slice). I'd say spend $1 more and just get 2 sliders. Added cheese to my fries for $1.50. Coke fountain products self serve. No restroom on site. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider + tendy meal and upgraded to cheese fries. - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: Dave's #2: 2 sliders with fries (~$15): mild spice; served with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce Mac & Cheese side (~$4) Aya's take: Dave's Hot Chicken opening in NYC is exactly what we as a civilization needed. I'm glad the Nashville hot chicken craze is taking over NYC, and Dave's could not have come at a better time. The chicken tenders are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. Honestly, even 1 slider is a lot so this can easily be shareable with another person. The fries were crispy and the crinkle-cut fits so well with this. The Dave's sauce and pickles really take this to the next level. I recommend asking for extra sauce. The only let-down of this meal was the Mac & Cheese. I would skip it. It was cheesy but had no flavor. The bowl was also only half full. Overall, stick to the chicken here (obviously), you will not regret it! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2: 2 sliders with fries (~$15) & Mac & Cheese side (~$4) - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

my Dave's assistant was very helpful and kind to me. Felt like a good place and clean location in Braintree mass and felt welcomed thank you Dave's. read more

I've heard of the chain for a while now, so I was glad to hear one would open in NYC. It is close to the Columbus Cirlce/Central Park South area which is pretty centrally located in midtown Manhattan...so its convenient fo many. I got there around 2 pm on a weekday and the place was fairly empty, though over time i saw lots of delivery order pickups come in during the 30 minutes I was there. There are about 6 tables with chairs in the space itself. The space was great with some cool decor (lots of wall art). I ended up getting the slider + fries combo ($11) and a bottled soda ($3). The menu also had tenders, mac and cheese, kale slaw, bottled drinks, fountain drinks and milk shakes. My number was called in about 10 minutes. The tender itself (which is served as either a tender or in sliders) was fried perfectly (great crunch) but was lacking flavor in my opinion. Despite getting the "medium" heat option, the "taste" of the tender was just hot. Being that it is dry rub...doesn't help it either. What does help...is the slider's combination of the bread, slaw and pickle... I would NOT recommend getting the tender itself. The fries were great. The medium heat option, was hotter thn I expected...so be mindful if you want to order the hot, extra hot or reaper options. I heard that there is a waiver required to order the reaper. There is a fountain soda machine in the corner. All staff there were very nice. It was nice to see staff going around sweeping the floors and cleaning tables. read more

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I saw that this place opened and whenever I walked by there was a line out the door so I thought I'd wait for the buzz to subside before trying it out. Well, there is still a line out the door but I discovered you can order online and go pick it up, so I gave that a shot and it worked great! The two sliders and fries was a little on the pricey side at about $18 but I guess that's not too bad for midtown. I would say you will definitely get your fill with that order. I had mild, which was spicy enough to make my nose run but not so spicy that my eyes started watering! Inside there is a line to order when you're there and another line to pick up. The pickup line is packed with food delivery folks and people like me who ordered ahead, but the staff that was manning that area was great so I was able to get my food and pop out the door in less than a minute. The food is great and I really enjoyed it. This place is just down from a Popeye's, which has probably the most terrible service of any place I've ever been so it's nice for someone like me who wants spicy chicken without the attitude. I'm a fan. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

The line was so long today and there was no real effort on the staff's part to make the line go faster. Only taking 3-5 customers. I waited an hour and half for my chicken sandwich. The sandwich is just okay. If you want a quality chicken sandwich go across the street to Sophie's Cuban Cuisine. It is worth noting the slushy options are tasty. Inside the restaurant has no bathroom but a decent amount of seating. I wouldn't go back. The wait time was disappointing. It was obvious the staff did not want to give out the sandwiches. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Menu & Slushy options - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

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Arrived mid day on a Sunday. All seats were taken inside but there was no wait for ordering. I ordered the #3 combo - tender, slider and fries (approximately $15 including tax). I figured this would give me a chance to try mild and medium spice levels. It took about 2 minutes for me to get my order. The portion was huge!!! Neither spice level was really that spicy though. It was almost hard to tell the difference between the two. I'd be afraid that hot would then be too spicy. You're given a slice of bread under the tender, not sure why. Seems kind of wasteful. I could've skipped the fries. The chicken is what matters! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - New York, New York

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Let me preface this by saying I was avidly keeping up with the updates about when Dave's was landing in NYC. The fact that it was a halal chain had me impossibly excited to try it considering that it was so well known across the United States. It seemed everyone else was too because there was a long line to order. And forget about getting a seat inside. Today I had the chance to try it and carted five of my friends along with me (who don't get out much) so I was really looking forward to experiencing Dave's together. Despite all of us having a wide range of palates, experience with hot chicken, and spice none of were really too impressed. Honestly it's almost embarrassing that I, the foodie in the group, brought them to a spot I was eager about only to let the entire team down. It's a little dramatic but I take pride in sharing good food with my friends and this wasn't it. The service was good. The lady at the register was really friendly despite being under so much pressure. As for the gentleman operating the other one, not so much. I get it, the lines are really long and there's a lot of people I don't expect rainbows and sunshine but I could see that it made my friends really uncomfortable. As for the food. I got the number two. The two sliders and fries combo and Mac and cheese. There were random pickles in the box and sauce to go with the fries. I guess pickle eaters would rejoice at the former. We'll start with the side because it was the most disappointing of all. The Mac and cheese tasted literally identical to a frozen Mac and cheese I bought from target last year. If I remembered the brand I would tell you. The portion size was ridiculous and not in a good way. It wasn't even filled close to the top and there was no utensil in my bag to eat it with. Now I'm not adverse to eating with my hands but does anyone eat Mac and cheese with their fingers? I think not and with no seating available in the store that was definitely not gonna happen. I understand they're busy but considering how they were so quick to chase us out the store, you would think they'd minimize the need for customers to return. There were no napkins either. I had walked quite a distance away before making this realization and had to turn back and go back in to get some. Everyone serving the food was really nice about it. I'm sure that because the spot has been open for only a couple weeks they're just getting into the groove of things so hopefully going forward this won't happen again for other customers. As for the sliders combo. The portion size is really great for the cost. No complaints at all there. I think you're getting your monies worth. I'm curious if they have an option to just buy a single slider because it feels more cost effective for those who can't eat that much but because they were so busy I didn't ask. As for the taste, pretty okay. I ordered "hot" and it wasn't hot at all but that all comes down to tolerance level so I can't fault anyone for that. I think one level higher would've been better for me. It was juicy for sure and the coleslaw cooled it down and the pickles added a crunch but bun was literally cold. I wish there was a little more coleslaw just because it felt like there was a single teaspoon on there but no biggie really. The fries were fine lol. Nothing to say about them. If they messed those up I wouldn't really know what to say. Overall, I think Dave's is just okay. With the long lines, the potential chance of being yelled at by someone at the register, the impossibility of sitting down to eat, and the average food, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I'm so appreciative they made the chain halal so Muslims can eat the food but there's better halal spots out there. read more

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