Chill clean vibes that's spacious with decent music. Easy to place an order. On weekdays at least, can take about 10-15 minutes to get your order so ordering ahead would be recommended. Chicken was moist and tender, and coke in large pieces. Sandwich was meh in terms of fixins and bread, would just get the tender and save a $1. Fries are spice powdered nicely. read more

So, the man at the counter was nice. Had an accent, but it was no problem. The place was pretty empty except for a couple people standing up waiting for their food. Place seemed clean and suitable for a quick bite, very much a fast food joint. Like fast food, the wait was less than ten minutes for a spicy chicken tender and medium spicy medium size loaded fries with chicken chunks. The spicy chicken tender was moist, tender, and the texture was even and had some chew and slight crunch. It was a decent size, but it wouldn't fill me up by itself. My nephew had asked for some spicy chicken, to have a little kick to it. But he said that the "Spicy" level chicken "felt like a kick to the groin". The medium chicken was also tasty, and I preferred it over the spicy one. These were a bit smaller, like the width of two nickels side by side. What really struck me as off were the fries themselves. They were salty, and they had sliced pickles and a dash of cheese and sauce--but they were practically naked. What the hell were they doing back there? Is it that hard to sprinkle more than a pinch of cheese, more than a drop of sauce? For the meal, $21 was expensive, and seemingly not worth it. Three stars. read more

I hadn't been to the Oakland location of Dave's Hot Chicken in a while. I remembered a super long and pretty disorganized line on free slider day, and I had mostly visited the El Cerrito location since then. I moved back to Oakland about a week ago, and I knew it wouldn't take long before I returned to Dave's. This afternoon, there was only one person behind the counter, both taking orders and calling numbers/serving orders once they were ready. I ordered two cauliflower sliders with fries. The cauliflower sliders were huge! (See photo.) They're not quite on par with the taste of the chicken, but they're undoubtedly healthier and have some of the same flavors. Since Dave't was a bit understaffed, I wanted to leave a tip, but I did not see a tip jar. I asked if there was a tip jar somewhere and was told that the business does not accept cash. I understand now wanting cash as payment, but I hope they will consider adding a tip jar! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - HUGE cauliflower sliders and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Today was my son and I's first time trying Dave's and we were so glad we did! It was easy to find parking at this location. The dining area was very clean and the girl who took our order was so friendly and professional! Our food took maybe took 10 minutes and it was amazing! Someone even came by and asked how everything was. I ordered the "hot" level of spice and it was just what I was expecting. The pickles were even really good! We will definitely return and this location was awesome! read more

Tried Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time and I'm hooked. The chicken was super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the spice levels are no joke. The sliders are huge and come with pickles and their special sauce, which ties it all together. Fries were crispy and well-seasoned too. Definitely recommend getting the combo. Place was clean, staff was friendly, and the food came out fast. A little pricier than typical fast food, but you get what you pay for -- totally worth it. read more

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Well well well! This place never disappoints us. Staff are friendly . Food is always aweeeessssoooommme! We just love it! Please keep up the great job you do up!! I love how the inside looks! So local and so welcoming! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Wow this was a lot of food! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

That shit is nasty after, cold chicken, probably cuz I didn't leave tge cash register guy a tip, sorry, your taking an order, youre not bringing my food, will never go back, gross AF! read more

You don't have to sell me on hot chicken. I first tried it at Hattie B.'s in Nashville where hot chicken started and liked it a lot (review: https://yelp.to/C7-LPOnXAh). There are at least three spots in Downtown Oakland - Hotbird and World Famous Hotboys are the others we've tried - though this is the only one that's part of a local chain. Jamie W and I had been wanting to try it for a while, so we stopped by after a walk around Lake Merritt. It was fairly busy, but we managed to snag a table once we ordered. Jamie didn't hold back and went with Dave's #3, one Tender and one Slider with Fries for $13.49 (photo: https://yelp.to/VvAmgV1gHz). It was quite a portion of food as the tender was a hefty piece of breast with sliced white bread drizzled with their house sauce, while the slider was the same size only with a bun and kale slaw. There were plenty of krinkle fries and pickle chips, so he didn't go home starving. Going with the mild heat level, he liked it and got full pretty quickly. I was no less modest with my order. I went with Dave's #1, two Tenders with Fries for $12.49 (photo: https://yelp.to/3rr4LRpH3H), which seemed just as hefty an order though I had the audacity to try the hot spicy level which numbed me a bit during my meal. I also liked it though honestly I would've gone with a half-portion in hindsight as it was a lot. I also would've liked a dark meat option which is why I like Hotboys a bit more. At least they were friendlier here than at Hotbird where they maintained a more surly attitude. Jamie and I will probably split an order on our next visit. FOOD - 4 stars...hefty portions of satisfying hot chicken, more variety and smaller meal combos would be nice AMBIANCE - 3 stars...typical fast food vibe SERVICE - 3.5 stars...more attentive than we expected TOTAL - 4 stars...good to have hot chicken choices RELATED - Exploring Oakland? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2ObVcpQ read more

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The moment I stepped into this establishment, I gagged ! The aroma of the spice was unbearable! I was craving naked tenders, and I was served ENCRUSTED heat! I am appalled by the service! My server was incredibly rude and made comments about my wig! The ambience was spicy, and I didn't appreciate it! I wish I could had given it a 0, although that isn't possible. Do not go here! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - AWFUL ENCRUSTED SPICY CHICKEN! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was good but bread was stale. The chicken, mac & cheese and fries were all good, but the bread was almost hard.

To get straight to the point, Dave's is alright. Nothing great, but nothing awful. I love Nashville Hot Chicken with a passion, and this spot just did not hit the way I hoped. Especially with how popular of a chain this spot is, I was just disappointed! I got their sliders with Mac and cheese and fries to go. The order was made pretty quick which was a plus! I took it back to my place to eat and was pleased when I opened the box! It looked great. However, taking my bite, it was just... meh. The chicken was not that spicy (and I got it hot!!) but at least it had favor. I would amp up the salt levels a bit more if I am being honest (salt enhanced flavor so maybe that's all it lacked?) The size of the sliders was great and I liked the slaw. The chicken was just again, meh. The sauce the food comes with really saves it. The Mac and cheese was decent! It was definitely cheesy, but I wish it had more to it. The noodles were a bit overcooked, but that is honestly expected when I get Mac as a restaurant. Overall not bad. This spot is ok, I would go if I am really hungry and don't have many options. But being in the Bay Area, I would prefer to go somewhere else. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - sliders and Mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Dave's is all right. Not exactly earthshaking. But pretty OK fast food for the price. I wanted to check it out for myself since this seems to be a growing national chain. There's not even much to tell. It's a funky/wild and crazy brand they're looking to project even though the layout is straight fast food/dining hall. I walked in on a weekday afternoon. No line. The person at the counter was polite and nice enough. I ordered the #4, a slider plus fries for $10.99. Five minutes later, I had my chicken sandwich. I did not go hot, because that's not my bag. The sandwich was pretty good though. Maybe four stars for the price/value. The fries were very weak. Two stars. Split the difference and call it three stars total. Lots of room to sit indoors. Just a couple tables outside. Grand Avenue is a very busy street so it's not exactly, a contemplative outdoor dining experience. Would I go back? Maybe if I was in the neighborhood. But you can get a good pizza slice, a great sandwich or really good Ethiopian food within a one-block radius - so I'm not sure. read more

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Came here after a long night the food was tasty . If it's chicken and if it's spicy I'm all in ! read more

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Stopped by Dave's Hot Chicken for their free slider event celebrating Drake's birthday. This was my first time trying their chicken because I always thought it was a little pricy for chicken strips but I was seriously impressed. I appreciated how well the staff handled the busy crowd--quick, friendly, and efficient. I ordered the slider with the chicken hot. It was juicy and crispy with just the right kick of spice, and I loved the pickles and slaw for extra crunch. It was a full-sized portion that felt like a real treat, not just a small freebie. The festive vibe and generous service made this event a highlight, and I'll definitely be back for more! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The hot spicy chicken tender slider was probably the best thing I've eaten all week - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

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I am a huge fan of their chicken tenders and sliders, so of course I had to order both! I actually haven't been to this location before so decided to stop by on my way home. Parking is a little tough in the area since it is in the heart of downtown. I ordered online and waited at least 20 minutes before it was ready. Not sure if it was ready before then since I was one out of the two customers there. Turns out my order was underneath the counter. Also, the app didn't indicate that it was ready, but I decided to ask since I felt like it was waiting a long time. The chicken was juicy and tender. I'm a big fan of their chicken rub since it is coated generously and gives a lot of flavor. I went with the mild for the sliders and medium for the tenders since I prefer non-spicy food. Glad they have a location in Oakland now since I normally go to the one in Union City. It is also walking distance from the 19th Bart station. read more

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I was a little underwhelmed with how "loaded" my fries were. Barely any cheese, coleslaw or chicken and lots of fries. I got a medium but it tasted like no heat. The size of the chicken were about the same size of my kids chicken nuggets from chick fil a. I mean it tasted fine but the only thing that was loaded was my disappointment. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Regular loaded fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Went to this location for the first time yesterday and was able to try the loaded fries. Despite how busy their store was due to the black joy parade, they delivered great service! Food was amazing and the wait time was only 10-15, super impressive with the amount of people that were in there. The store was also kept in great shape! Clean enough to sit and eat with no complaints The loaded fries were super good! I was being greedy though lol I should've just got a regular. The large was HUGE! read more

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I'm sold with the bang for my buck. Been having a little chicken sandwich spree in the Bay Area. I'd say I'm very impressed with Dave's. Went with the mild spice flavour. 2 sliders and some fries. Ordered extra fries for myself and brother. No cheese. Waiting time was aceptable. The sandwiches are a bit on the small side but so good. It does have a slight sweetness to it, it being the coleslaw. Spice mild flavour was nice, ate it comfortably. Fries are fresh and hot; seasoned very well. 2 sliders and a side of fries for around 15usd. The inside is nice and spacious. Been wanting to come back ever since. Public transport is extremely easy in downtown Oakland. read more

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I ordered the mini sliders and was very disappointed. They should be called tiny chicken nuggets. It's hard to understand how they charge $7.49 for almost nothing. The box was almost weightless. I would eat it again if it was free but I would never order that again. It was a waste of time and money but I learned my lesson. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mini sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

I've been meaning to try Dave's Hot Chicken for awhile after seeing their LA and Denver locations! Went to a show at the Paramount Theater and walked over to Dave's. The menu is pretty simple with their different order packages (Sliders/ tenders with sides). Went for the number 2 which comes with 2 sliders and a side of fires. It's cool you can pick two different spice levels for each slider! Got the Mild and Hot to try ($16 total). The Hot is bearable and you won't be dying for water (it's Extra Hot or higher that will get you to that burn feeling!) You can also order some of their sauce and honey to add on to your sliders and it's bomb! The fries are also cooled perfectly (and you can immediately dig right in without it burning your fingers or tongue). I'd definitely come back here! read more

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

Where does Dave's Hot Chicken rank among the plethora of chicken sandwich spots? I don't know but it's a solid choice for a good chicken sandwich. The menu is simple, four options to choose from. I chose number 2: 2 sliders and fries: It all starts with the bread. The bread is fresh, soft, and compliments the ingredients nicely. Inside is the fried chicken with a slaw and pickles. The pickles provided the needed textural crunch, the same as onions would. The slaw of course completes the sandwich, even though I feel it would not hurt them to go a little heavier on the slaw. The chicken is a solid piece of moist chicken. I wish they came out with a bigger sandwich to fulfill the big boy appetites. I was satisfied with the two sliders and fries but I could've eaten a couple more sliders with ease. Food came out within a few minutes of ordering. The prices were a little high but it seems like everything is these days. Would I come back? Absolutely. Dave's Hot Chicken is a solid spot for your chicken sandwich needs. read more

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Happy birthday Dave! I saw a posting for a free sandwich at Dave's to celebrate its birthday. I stopped by after grocery shopping and the line was all the way to the bathroom. Was a bit committed at that point since I was hungry. My phone was dying so I didn't really get to take any pictures. It took around 30 minutes to order but five minutes to get the food. If you download the app you get a free drink :D Was it worth the wait? Yeahhh it was good for late nights. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Line all the way to the bathroom - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

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Very solid fried chicken sandwiches and fries! I've only had food delivered and it's always hot and fresh! I usually get the combo that comes with 1 mild slider, 1 mild chicken finger, fries (add cheese) and it's the perfect late night or cheat meal! The chicken is seasoned and the sauce married well with the chicken and fries! read more

Order 3 of the two strips n sliders they gave us something else orders we can't handle spice just mild and my wife couldn't eat hers since was way to spicy burning hell. What a waste of money and my son couldn't eat his at all no way I'd let him try his read more

We had just finished up a show at Fox Theater, and with a quick search on Yelp, we saw there was Dave Hot Chicken within a short walking distance so we decided to give a try. They have a bunch of different spice levels, so we went with HOT on the sliders, Extra Hot on the tenders, and we went for one slider at their hottest level, Reaper, which you have to sign a waiver for. First impression, the slider was easily my favorite. The size of a single slider is basically the size of a normal chicken sandwich. The bread was soft and slaw complimented the chicken really well. Their sauce is also tasty. The chicken tender was juicy, and if you like chicken tenders this one will hit the spot. The reaper level spicy was slightly disappointing. It's hilarious that I had to sign a waiver bc it wasn't that spicy. It's definitely spicy but not waiver level spicy. It's one of those that it's spicy but not flavorful. I'd stick with either hot or extra hot. The fries were crinkle style and crispy. Really good fries. And their milkshake was tasty. Overall, while it's a tasty chicken spot, it's not one that I'd cross the bay bridge or go out of my way for. If I lived walking distance, it'd satisfy the chicken sandwich craving. Glad I finally got to taste what the hype was all about. If you are looking for a post concert meal, its a solid option. read more

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DELIVERY only review - We were craving chicken and decided to try Dave's Hot Chicken - they are popping up everywhere and each time I drive by one I tell myself to try it. Today was the day - and the ONLY day I will try it. Firstly our Orders Combination box - came with a chicken slider (mild spice), chicken tender and fries Chocolate Milkshake Mac and Cheese - pass Thoughts Firstly I understand prices are going up but I cannot justify spending $20 for a chicken slider, ONE piece of tender and some fries. Chicken Flavor - the mild wasn't too spicy and some said it had a sweet flavor to it so don't get too scared about it. Milkshake - extremely sweet and was very hard to drink through Mac and Cheese - I was excited to try this thinking that there would be a little flavor kick to it - very bland flavor Overall - for the price and the average flavors I would not come back again read more

The Staff Member Brian was very helpful with my family picking out what they wanted to order, checking on our food, cleaning and asking how our dinner was. Dave's Hot Chicken is delicious. My kids love the cheese fries and Mac & cheese. I thought the chicken was so yummy. Even the breaded fried cauliflower was good. read more

We ordered this for lunch at my workplace and everyone thought it was really tasty. What I liked the most was that the spice level was very accurate and caters to all levels of spice so that was really cool. I would definitely recommend trying if you haven't already. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Dave's is relatively quick, prioritizes giving out hot fries, and allows you to order in the restaurant or beforehand online. They'll bag it to go but you're welcome to eat inside. The bathroom was pretty clean and staff walks around and cleans tables so dining in is pretty comfortable. I've been here a few times and I think my favorite order is the two tender box (medium or hot ) with fries. They give honey packets so I pour those over the chicken. My partner likes the slider so I love that we can order a combo with one of each and split the fries if we're not super hungry. I also love that they have utensils. I definitely use them on the tenders so I can create bites of bread, chicken, and pickles. No complaints on service from me. This is a busy spot doing their best to get out good fresh food quickly. I order when I'm on my way to cut down the wait. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium tender, mild slider, fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

Obvi I didn't think I was going to have the experience of the girl on the ads saying it was the best thing she'd had in her life (tf?!)...but I wanted to give the Cauli Slider with Fries a try. There's not a lot to recommend : I ordered mild to be cautious on spice level and it wasn't so much as it was -still- quite spicy, but it didn't taste good. It was covered in this spice powder so that it over powered the sando and all you could taste was the powdery spice. The powder also gave me cotton mouth, I was sooooo thirsty chugging water. Just not an enjoyable eat, I'm very dehydrated now. The fries came cold and soggy and were also dusted with that nasty powder. I was given one (1) ketchup packet. Is someone that dumb or stingy, or were they being vindictive lol. I'm surprised I wasn't given a single napkin (I got two). Overall, would not recommend. Over hyped and won't be back. read more

Ordered delivery and it's a solid hot chicken sandwich. I would give this overall 3.5 stars but didn't feel like i could round up to 4. I wish they gave a bit more sauce with the delivery. Also got the side of Mac n cheese and it was just ok. Fries are pretty good. Spice level on sandwich medium was good for me, hot was definitely too hot for me. read more

Very solid lunch spot. The interior is spotless and there are plenty of seating options including an adorable child sized bar seating area toward the front. Staff is friendly and the menu is super simple - the cauliflower options are kind of hidden but they are there. For the chicken spice they tend to skew a little mild so the medium was perfect for people like me, that don't necessarily need their lips to burn. Hot is good for those that like the spice amped up a bit to start feeling the burn. The slider was very good, and the sauce was finger licking good; it did need more slaw but the pickles almost made up for it. The fries were crispy enough but rather plain (dunk them in the sauce to help them). I think we could have gotten away with ordering the two slider option with fries and splitting it. Gonna try the mac and cheese next time. read more

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

"Dave's Hot Chicken" is serving up spicy tender chicken sandwiches in downtown Oakland. Are you still eating boring chicken sandwiches? Well, maybe it's time to try tender fried chicken with your choice of spicy heat level. The menu is pretty simple, and the prices are fair. I ordered the "1 Slider w/ Fries" and a chocolate milkshake. I asked for a medium heat level. 1- Chicken Slider, Medium Heat, Grade (5/5). Delicious chicken sandwich. Juicy and tender, easy to eat. The sandwich had the slaw, sauce, and crunchy pickles. What was really amazing was the sandwich stayed together in the takeout box. 1 Slider was the perfect size for lunch, especially since it came with fries. Fries, included with Slider, were average. Could of been more crispy. Chocolate Shake, Large, Grade (3/5): I ordered this shake just in case the food was too spicy. Right? I don't know how you define "medium." Your milkshake.....at first it was okay, and then it became too fluffy.....like you're drinking foam. Not a good shake. So 4-stars, not perfect. But your slider is just the right size for a lunch sandwich. Located at Broadway & Grand in downtown Oakland. Across the street from The Melt. read more

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Bomb sandwich and awesome service from Ariana--Dave's Hot Chicken never misses! Ever!!

The food was pretty good I don't have any complaints.. the spice is a dry rub.. it doesn't taste like dry Cinnamon I tried hot and extra hot.. Hot was more of a medium spice and extra hot was a decent level of spice my nose started running but nothing too major. The sandwich could have had more slaw for my liking and the side of fries were hefty .. I actually gave most away to an unhoused person because I couldn't finish them.. all food was served hot and fresh 5/5 customer service They don't have ranch .. their Dave sauce isn't bad but o definitely think each would top this off read more

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I have not been to one of the other chains and went in just knowing they serve chicken. I put a mobile in online an hour prior to opening time and my order was ready upon pickup. I ordered one medium hot chicken slider with cheese fries. The slider was pretty much a chicken tender sandwiched with slaw, sauce, and pickles. The chicken had a soft exterior texture with chicken breast type texture. It had a Smokey taste with not any heat on the spice scale even though I ordered medium hot. Pretty okay taste wise. The efficiency of the staff made orders go through seamlessly. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Exterior facing Broadway - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

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Solid. Get the sliders if you like bread that compresses like a flat cushion. This IS a compliment lol. But thick pieces, not as spicy add you think, and old fashioned crisp fries are crisp and almost generous read more

Was in need of food and something close to work. Ok, check. Enough stars to give it a try, check. So here we go. Menu is simple, nothing major but a choice. Ordered the two sliders with fries off their site. Pickup time 10 mins so waited 13 before I walked over there. Line was make long so I'm thinking my food ain't gonna be ready. Once I got employee to help he grabbed my order had me sign and I was on my way. Sat down in office and looked at the food and was impressed. Fries nicely seasoned and cooked well. The sliders with this sauce was amazing. Chicken fried on outside with nice kick and moist AF on inside.. I destroyed them. Definitely Quitos go again read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 sliders mild with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakland, California

This is a solid hot chicken spot! I got an order of Dave's #3 ($13.49), which consists of one tender, one slider, and fries. I went with hot for both the tender and slider, but I thought the hot tasted a bit closer to a medium than hot. I'm big on spicy food, so I wish I had went with extra hot instead for more of a kick. Note that if you choose the reaper heat level, you have to sign a waiver. My favorite item I tried was the slider, which was bigger than what I had expected a slider to be. The fried chicken was perfectly juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Meanwhile, the kale slaw and pickles complemented the hot chicken very well. I wasn't a big fan of Dave's sauce, but I thought honey paired really well with the hot chicken. The crinkle cut fries lacked flavor, so I didn't end up finishing them. Next time, I would just order the extra hot sliders and pass on the tenders and fries. read more

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Food, staff and sinery are great . Ariana is great staff and very good on her job. She very patiently helping us on our order. they have cauliflower slider which taste bomb. The only hard is parking but overall the food are delicious read more