I am a huge fan of the Honey BBQ Chicken Bites, but I'm told that the Buffalo Chicken is also great. We ask for crispy so they don't turn out a bit soggy. Be sure that you don't leave without their crinkle cut fries, because they are absolutely wonderfully seasoned. We have had problems with delivery and take out, but in house customer service has been phenomenal so I suggest you dine in. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

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The SO always mentioned wanting to stop by Dave's Hot Chicken when go to Costco. We finally decided to stop last week. We ordered one tender and two 10-piece bites - all hot. They were indeed spicy hot, but I was disappointed that the heat came from being sprinkled with chili power which resulted in a very uneven result. Some bites were overly hot and others were blah. All of our chicken was greasy. (Yes, I know it is fried chicken but our's seemed like the oil wasn't hot enough so the batter absorbed a lot of oil.) Beyond the grease, the chicken was incredibly salty. As it turns out, one tender has 50% of what should be your day's intake of sodium. The service was fine. We received our food in an acceptable amount of time. I'm not sure what they were going for in the dining area. It was kind of institutionalized graffiti. Now that I've been there once, I never have to go back. read more

Two thumbs up for "Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries." I appreciate the customer selection of degrees of spiciness (hot) and that you allowed me to order the fries without salt. French fries and fried chicken are best eaten immediately and the clean tables (and restrooms) made dining pleasurable. Both French fries and chicken were cooked to perfection: exterior crunch, tender inside. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

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Bomb food. Lots of flavor. You can choose how hot you want it. Pretty cool little place. There's cashiers and self order read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

Staff were efficient and fast and I love how there are kiosks so you can pick at your own pace. The staff were on it, making sure that every table was cleaned and wiped down quickly. It wasn't busy at the time we came in and food came out quickly. I love that they had the option for the mini chicken bites, they were the perfect size for not being too hungry for a full sandwich. Note - the medium is not spicy at all to me, so if you're looking for actual spice go up a level read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - *New* Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries with Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

First time here service was quick and easy the vibes are fun and welcoming I can't wait to try the food. Food was mid, did it for a free milkshake tho read more

The chicken is decent, the staff are nice, etc but I just paid $6.99 for a single chicken tender. I used to get a single tender here for a lot less and it was twice the size. I won't be going back because the value just isn't there. read more

I tried to make an order for pick up, but of course when you call it goes to a call center in India. Have you ever tried calling technical support overseas for customer support? Imagine you're trying to order food and that's what you get now. They couldn't figure out my card info so I just gave up read more

The chicken tenders can either be a hit or a miss -- juicy & tender or dry & semi-tender. The amount of batter used is good. Nice crisps. I love the smoked paprika seasoning concept, but I personally find it a bit overwhelming. Which explains why their sauce really compliments along with it. Their sauce though. *french kisses/* Delicious! We ordered their medium spice, IMO, not spicy at all. (Please note that we have a higher tolerance for spicy food.) Good service and plenty of parking space~ read more

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I have been hearing wonderful things about this place, so it was finally my time to give it a whirl. When an establishment has a limited menu- chicken sandwich or chicken tenders, it better be damn good and I am happy to report that they knocked it out of the park. The chicken is truly the star, it was crispy, moist and the seasoning was on point. Finally an establishment that understands chicken needs heavy seasoning. The seasoning wasn't just on the crispy exterior but actually penetrated the meat - Bravo!! I loved the sweetness of the bun, the pickles in the sandwich and on the side. My only criticism was the slaw, I wish it was pickled to give a nice acidity to cut the richness of the chicken. But other than that, this place is a win! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sandwich & Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

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Dave's Hot Chicken is a chain that is welcome addition that serves solid hot chicken sandwiches. With more fried chicken sandwich places opening up, I am glad there now are more options in Marin! While Dave's doesn't do anything unique or spectacular to the fried chicken sandwich, I was not complaining. Located in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, Dave's is pretty spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor seatings. Ordering is easy as going up to the counter with your order number being called out for pickup. Both times I have gone the turnaround time has been quick. As mentioned previously, I found both the friend chicken and chicken tender good. I wish the sandwich had a little more slaw with a little more balance from the sauce. However, the chicken itself has the right amount of crunch while still being juicy. While I can handle spice, i have found medium being perfect to enjoy the heat while not getting to the point where I feel pain :D Overall, Dave's in Novato is a good to get your fried chicken fix, read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and I'm glad I picked this location! The woman working the register was nice and helpful in explaining the spice levels - I went with medium since she said mild is not spicy at all. Medium spicy tasted barely spicy to me but very flavorful and juicy regardless. I think I will try Hot next time. I ordered the tenders with fries and a small vanilla milk shake. Everything was really good. She recommended adding honey to the chicken and I second it. The Dave's special sauce reminds me of the Chick Fil A sauce/spicy mayo. The fries were one of the best crinkle cut fries I've ever had - well seasoned and fried perfectly (light crunch on the outside with a soft center). Vanilla milk shake was nothing special but it still paired well with the meal. I was eyeing someone else's slider which has slaw in it. The tenders were very crunchy so it would've been nice to have a salad with it. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

3rd trip here and the food is consistently good. You can customize your spicy level from mild to blazing if you can take the heat . They have various fountain drinks to choose from as well as bottle options. The food is hot and does taste delicious, the tenders They also offer several options for milkshakes too, you can save that for dessert read more

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First time I got introduced by my son to try this restaurant while visiting Novato. Why ? I always thought since the restaurant's name had HOT Chicken that all menu will be spicy! My son ordered online for pick up! Upon reading the menu it had several heat level of their mixture of spices : No Spice Lite Mild Mild Medium Hot Extra Hot Reaper I got Lite Mild Single Slider which was served in a potato bun with kaleslaw, pickles, added cheese, chicken tender was drizzled with their signature sauce. Was not disappointed, it was yummy. Chicken Tender was so tender and juicy which was just coated perfectly with lite mild rub . I enjoyed every bite and now I am a fan! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider with cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

NOVATO - HAS DAVES HOT CHICKEN!!! I love Dave's for the food & service. The chicken is plump & juicy. Service is quick & friendly. Sit in or outside with a fast food service style. Perfect for a quick bite! SPICE LOVERS: Challenge yourself to do the REAPER - it's not that bad, promise ‍ read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Lobby / Counter / Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

My partner and I have eaten here twice since they opened and their sliders are pretty good! Tender, juicy chicken, crispy fries and extra pickles with each order. The first time we had it, we went a bit safe because we never had Dave's before and wasn't sure how hot each level was. We ordered some sliders with a range of spice levels, from medium, extra hot, and reaper. We also got one hot tender. I can say that the medium and hot was not spicy and that's coming from someone who can't handle spice that well. I was a little too confident thinking I could handle the reaper because the other levels weren't spicy.... what a mistake because my mouth was on fire. My partner considers himself as the spice king and didn't think the reaper was spicy and only gave a little kick. He rated it a 2/10 on the spice. We came back a second time and decided to up our spice levels. My partner thought he could handle the reaper again but this time, he said it was a 9/10 on the spice. I could tell he was physically suffering and was sweating like crazy! It was coated with lots of spices so I guess maybe it depends on who's making the chicken. Overall, we really like Dave's and will be back. It's a great addition to Vintage Oaks! read more

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I had the sliders with a chocolate shake. My heat was med and they were amazing little bite-size nuggets goodness. The shake cover was really really bad extremely sweet and taste bit more like a melted shake. That was overly sweet. I didn't come for the paint for the chicken and chicken was amazing. Wasn't busy the decor was fun. read more

Well they did the damned thing! Wow wow wow. This is chicken at its best. Tender, juicy chicken breast with aggressively seasoned coating that sticks to the chicken. Every bite - spicy how I like it, seasoned to perfection, delicious. Ahhhhh so good. It was crunchy, hot, juicy, steamy-tender heat hot and absolutely unapologetically delicious! Fries seasoned with flavor flavor flavor. Dave's special sauce packets to drench everything in creamy deliciousness The Mac and cheese was bad. All sauce and no gooey cheese. It's a preferential thing. Strawberry shake was ice creamy bliss. This was everything I love about fried chicken. All of it. Never change. Always give this level effort. Hot freshly cooked chicken. Go now. Eat well. Workout in the morning. Everyone on staff today - congrats, a fiver for perfection because you did the damned thing. I'll be back. (Arnold on Netflix is an entertaining watch while eating this food) Did I see one of these in SoCal? read more

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I'd been meaning to try Dave's Hot Chicken the last couple times I was in LA, but never got the chance. I happened to be in Novato, came across this location, and jumped at the chance! First off, the gentleman at the counter was very friendly and helpful. I told him I have a pretty high spicy tolerance, and asked him if I'd be ok with the "hot" spiciness level. He said yes, and he was right! I was totally fine with it, and next time I'll probably try the next level up! As far as food goes, I ordered the slider and strip combo. The chicken is super flavorful and juicy! It honestly lives up to the hype, and then some! Also, this meal comes with tons of food. I was super full! Lastly, if you check in on Yelp, you get a free milk shake! I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

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If I could give a 0 star I would but unfortunately had to give at least one star. Chicken was way over seasoned, pickles were overly seasoned themselves and manager made me uncomfortable. Ambiance of the place is it's too busy as far as decor goes and I got the feeling the employees didn't like it there too much either. Chicken was not good for what was paid for it. Will not be returning. read more

My coworkers decided the grand opening was the perfect place to order our weekly lunch. What they didn't know was how long the line would be. Went past the gate the entire time I was there. The wall decor/paintings are really cute, the tables were nicely spaced as well. They have a large table that could fit 8-10 people, perfect place for hanging out. They were giving away little chicken keychains or temp tattoos for their opening. The staff are all very nice and patient. I ordered a lot of items and they only got one thing wrong, that's pretty good considering I typically have more wrong when we order for the office (min 7 people and up to 12). I got the food quicker than I expected. I was waiting about 25 minutes for an order of $150+ for 7 meals. The food is as good as it gets and I'm so happy more places are opening up in Novato! The Carolina reaper isn't as hot as I remember but I have been eating ghost pepper daily so I'm not surprised. My coworker was tearing up after having a small bite of my sandwich he cut off. They gave a lot pickles! Very happy with that. Will definitely be eating here fairly often! read more

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So I gave up meat for lent and my friend asked if I wanted food from here. I laughed and said "ok sure except I'm not eating meat right now" she said "that's ok because this is a cauliflower slider" I couldn't BELIEVE that a fried chicken place would have a veggie option so I said "GET IT". I wasn't expecting a lot but it was soo good! The sandwich had such a great crunch to it. No soggy bread, or breaded cauliflower. The sandwich was so good! The fries are just ok. I would have liked them to be a bit more crunchy/ crispy? But I can't wait to try it with actual chicken instead of cauliflower. read more

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Got my order wrong, then got it wrong again... Workers were not on top of it and I won't be going back.

It was a piece of real chicken, on my Slider. It was also small and overpriced. $18.50 for a dinky sandwich and a shake in a fast food joint doesn't work for me. Shake tasted good, though. read more

Although I really love bone-in fried chicken, my daughter insisted I try Dave's for lunch. Well, I wasn't disappointed - and I'll tell you next time my wife and I will split a single order since you can ask for different spice levels for each piece! The bread is a bit funny, I guess it's there to sop up any leftover grease from the fryer? But the chicken was the star - we ordered very spicy and the second from most mild, and I thought the spicy was VERY spicy, even the mild had a nice kick to it, but overall the taste way terrific. Service was very prompt, we barely had time to get our sodas when they called us up for our meal. Love that. Since we're always looking for somewhere to dine out for lunch together, it's great to have this place added to the Vintage Oaks assortment. Give it a shot and let me know what you think. read more

This place has piping hot chicken. The service here is great and it is very cool (temperature wise) inside. I say this because it was very hot outside. I got the number 3--a slider and tenders. They are very generous with their portions here; the tenders are humungous and juicy. I believe all the tenders come with a slice of bread. I can handle very spicy foods but I enjoy the flavor more than the pain, so the medium was perfect for me. The sauce looks like it has a ketchup, mayo, mustard base; it is both sweet and tangy. The milkshakes were kind of bland, they just tasted really sweet. read more

I used to be a huge addict for Dave's- until a few days ago, when I went to order my favorite menu item, mini sliders. To my shock, they had disappeared from their menu. So, I ordered their regular slider with fries meal. I got it to go, as usual. When I got home and opened the box, I found half as much food as used to be for this item. Half the fries, the slider was half the size it used to be. All without informing their regular customers that their portions were now half of what they used to be, for the same price. The timing of this massive price hike was unbelievable. The federal government has just blocked payment of food stamps (SNAP) payments to millions, including myself. I can no longer afford to pay double for what used to be a good value for food from Dave's. I will NEVER buy food there again, no matter how good it is. It is unconscionable that a company would raise their prices to unsuspecting customers without warning, during the worst financial crisis in American history. Perhaps this had to do with the company being acquired by Roark Capital just a few months ago. All I can say is that Dave's is now owned by heartless capitalists who only care about doubling their profits while Americans struggle to get good food. DON'T BUY FROM DAVES. read more

I've been driving by for years and finally stopped in to try the hot chicken. I got two tenders with fries for about $14. In the box there were two pieces of white bread, some sliced pickles, some of Dave's hot sauce (like a Mayo chipotle mix), some ketchup, and some honey. When I ordered they offer multiple levels of hotness. I got the "hot". Verdict: it was hot. I almost choked on some peppery stuff on my first bite. It wasn't death defying hot but neared stuntman levels of hot. I finally figured out that that the best solution was to squeeze some honey on the chicken and pick it up with the white bread. Still, my stomach is a little upset an hour or so later and I fear tomorrow morning. I thought the food was just ok and overly expensive. An Update: I appreciate it when a store manager gets back on a review. Thanks. I forgot to add that it would be cool if you had some wet naps to clean your hands. Also.... no worries on the following morning. ;) read more

OK. So I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed Dave's Hot Chicken. I mean, I shouldn't be surprised -- I mean, it's a deep fried, spicy chicken sandwich, so it should be good. You say "deep fried, spicy chicken sandwich" to someone, and one would assume that it is tasty. How could it not? But it's not that simple. I've had plenty of fried, spicy chicken sandwiches in my days... and just because it's a fried, spicy chicken sandwich, it doesn't automatically mean that it's good. For years, I worked around the corner from "The Bird" in SOMA San Francisco, a fried chicken sando place that would have a 50-person line during lunchtime. I hate lines, so I refused to stand in it, but then a co-worker and I tried it after work one day, and it was honestly pretty underwhelming considering the hype. I've tried the OTHER hot chicken place in Novato... is average. And so when I saw that Dave's Hot Chicken was coming to Vintage Oaks, I was thinking... really?! Do we really need TWO Hot Chicken places in Novato, when there are so many other foods to specialize in that Novato does not have?! But then, we were driving home a few days ago from visiting family, when I was feeling too lazy to cook. My hubs suggested we try Dave's Hot Chicken, and so we did. Oh man... THIS is a hot chicken sandwich. I got the chicken slider + fries combo for $9.99, which is a great deal for Novato. You get a sizable fried chicken sandwich (they say slider, but it was more than enough for me) dusted with spice with cheese on top (+$1), coleslaw, and pickles between a fluffy potato bun. It was seriously really good. It was crunchy, juicy chicken, and the perfect amount of spice for me (I got medium). Some other places, the outer crunch is good, but the chicken is dry or flavorless, or the chicken is moist, but it's all limpy -- this place hit the mark on all areas -- crunch, flavorful, juicy... and the coleslaw and pickles offset the spice and grease... then all with wrapped in fluffiness. It was everything right. The fries were good, nothing too notable, but definitely not bad at all. The only complaint that my hubs had was the lack of sauces. He disliked that we were given packets when we were eating-in.... he felt like it was wasteful to not have dispensable ketchup. He's also a ranch freak, which they did not have which was disappointing to him... though they gave us extra packets of Dave's Hot Chicken sauce. So yeah... very dangerous to have such a tasty hot chicken place near by, especially since it's so affordable. Will be back soon! read more

Not bad. The medium was pretty hot. The fries have an interesting seasoning. I do not recommend the mac and cheese unless you're under 10 years old and/or like bland overcooked pasta. The pickles were yum. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

This review is the for soft opening but the open today and if I'm being honest the soft opening was like they were open. Dave's Hot Chicken for Life. This place is in an excellent location with ample parking, right by In and Out in Vintage Oaks. You may not get a spot right up front but you can park in the shade and walk over, it's not bad. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the chairs are comfortable and cute, lots of umbrellas outside which will be nice in the summer. It was kind of loud inside so we hung out outside. They were packed but we walked right up and a register opened up. The menu is straightforward, tenders or sliders and you can choose your levels of heat. When they say no spice that's for the kids. When they say extra hot it's for the adults, and it's hot. Trust. Tenders come with pickles and a piece of bread and some Dave's sauce. Sliders are same but with a bun and slaw. They have combos and you can get both if you like. Fries are delicious, like a crinkle cut and lightly seasoned and perfect. We got a bunch of things to try and while the Hot was too much for me, I had to set it down. Twice. The extra hot was tasty and well seasoned per my husband and teen. We didn't try the reaper. All of the chicken was cooked well, juicy on inside and crispy crunchy on outside. Large pieces too, well flavored and seasoned all over. Pickles are really good and helped to cut the heat, the slaw was also cooling and tangy. My son who is a self-proclaimed chicken tender expert gave this two big thumbs up. He said they are here to stay and he is so happy to have a delicious place like DHC in town. The food was a bit slow coming out but it was the soft opening so that wasn't a big deal. Lots of happy people eating, waiting and enjoying themselves. The manager was checking on folx eating and making sure things were good. Also I have to mention the staff. Each and every member I saw was smiling and looked like they were enjoying themselves. They were engaging and friendly which was great. You knew they were busy but it felt like they were all well run which is great to see. I can't wait to come back and have more chicken! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Front doors. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

Unlike all other fried chicken sandwich places, Dave's recently added a vegetarian/healthier option to their menu- the "Not Chicken" cauliflower slider. I decided to try it and it was pretty darn good for being cauliflower!! It looks exactly like a fried chicken sandwich and I'd rate the taste 10/10 as it was seasoned and breaded exactly like chicken, cooked perfectly not too soft and not too hard. If you're looking for a lighter option, I'd recommend this! read more

I've seen so many Dave's hot chicken all over the place and I was so excited when I finally get to try when they opened at this location. I am a huge fan of Hot Boys so the bar is pretty high for chicken sandwiches. The location has plenty of parking. There was quite a line when I went even on a week day around 11:30 am but got my order in after about 15 min wait. I ordered: Mild Chicken Slider: The chicken is really crunchy and moist. It's super flavorful and a whole slider is pretty decent in size. it is also really fairly priced less than $7. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, the food is pretty good. I didn't think it was a good as hot boys but it's a pretty good second. It's also a lot cheaper. I'll definitely be back! read more

Thank you for opening in Novato!! So happy we got some decent chicken finally! Reasonable prices, bomb chicken (they're big & juicy)! Awesome customer service. Pro tip... if you get the combos, you can get each tender or slider a different level. Great for sharing or if you aren't sure which to get. Mac & cheese is just mid... milkshakes are too thick to drink unless it melts a bit. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Novato, California

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I love this place. Always hot, on time, and perfectly prepared. I order on the app and collect points for my purchases. I have a free sandwich and shake ready for redemption. The milkshakes are the best. I like the large, which will last for 3 servings when stored in the freezer. Great for a special treat anytime. The big chunk of chicken breast is on a potato bun, with kale slaw and dill pickles if you want. One selects their spice level of chicken with an option for no spice at all. The lite-medium is perfect for me. Their hottest spice level requires a signature, for I suspect a type of hold-harmless agreement. Their spice sounds serious. Seriously spicy! Dave's special sauce and honey are offered for free for your custom-made sandwich. They are open until 11pm and have a really nice patio outside for outdoor dining. The bathrooms are always very clean. Thanks, Dave, for coming to Novato. read more

I've been here to dine in and take out and either option is great. I like their to-go box. It keeps everything nice and organized. I usually get the extra hot or hot sliders. Their fries are nice and crispy too. If you are a spice fanatic, try the spiciest seasoning, the reaper. It's not the spiciest thing in the world, but each bite will remind you if the choice you made. They also use coleslaw in the sandwich instead of lettuce which is always a win in chicken sandwiches. read more

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Food is okay, at best. Service is bad. Staff is on one. Not sure what's going on here, but the couple of times I've been in here, the staff stared at my wife and step daughter so awkwardly that they refuse to go back there. I didn't believe them the first time they came home and told me this, so I went back with them, and sure enough, awkward staring from every direction, constantly. On another note, if you're going to have a business with graffiti art covering your walls, at least hire some locals to display their talent. The vibe here is too awful to enjoy the food. read more

This could have ranked right up there with the worst fried chicken I've ever had. The chicken was dry and tasteless and the batter coating was so dark brown it bordered on burned . The french fries were cold and essentially uncooked, but boy did they ever pour on the salt.. inedible. And the chocolate shake was mediocre at best. I was born and raised in the South and I believe I know a thing or two about fried chicken. Money down the drain!! read more

Nice huge, juicy chicken tenders but the spice, at Medium, was too overpowering. I don't mean too hot, just too much paprika for me. I'll come back and try a notch lower and hope my fingers don't get stained red. The fries, pickles and their house sauce were also good. I didn't eat any of the bread slices. Counter service is friendly. The place is very clean with plenty of seating. read more

Not impressed... Their chicken sandwich was on a basic hamburger bun, untoasted. I probably ordered the chicken too hot although being fan of Buffalo wings, I thought I liked heat, not this kind. The chicken was well cooked and juicy Their French fries are typical Ore-Ida fries, the fry seasoning was pretty good. Mac and cheese was pretty good, I would recommend over fries. But the more I eat it I recognize it as Stouffer's Macaroni & cheese. I guess for the price I thought the ingredients would be more unique than what I could put together after a trip to Safeway. I'm not coming back. I hope the restaurant gets replaced with something more unique. read more