This was the best chicken I have had in my life! I ordered a Dave's #3 with no pickles, slaw, or sauce;(I'm a bit picky), and they accommodated my changes wonderfully. I came in 30 minutes before closing with a huge group (~20 people), and the food was ready in less than 10 minutes. The staff were all lovely and friendly, especially Camille, Brandon, Sara, D'Andree, and Tina. This was my first time at a Dave's hot chicken and my first time writing a review. I have zero regrets with my food choice. Tldr: The food and staff were so amazing that I made a Yelp account just to leave a positive review. read more

I love how inviting this food joint looks on the outside with the painted mural all around, it really blends in with North Bethesda/ Pike & Rose atmosphere There are multiple kiosks where you can order your food but also have the option of ordering with the cashier The chicken had a good spice level and wasn't dry but the whole meal itself was just too salty for my liking. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Small Top-Loaded Spicy Buffalo Mac - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Second review, they were nice enough to give me the mild sauce on the chicken nuggets still they were coated a nuclear red, so I was apprehensive, They were perfectly soft as usual, next time, I'll dial up the heat, I don't see the point of the nuclear red powder if it's not spicy. What red dye do they use? They are notch above all competitors with their soft moist texture. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - They give you a pay to wait for your food and spread germs. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Finally had a chance to try the Dave's Hot Chicken that opened near up. Picked up some for lunch for my family to try. Ordered oline and was ready when I got there. The customer service was really good. Got the Chicken Tenders (Medium) for my oldest, 2 Sliders (Mild) for my youngest and the Hot Mozz. The chicken was great but the Hot Mozz turned out to be the most tasty and fun because the girls were able to make some very long cheese pulls. They have a sauce similar to Raising Canes. I think it tastes better but my daughters disagree. Overall a very good experience and I would definitely come back. read more

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This place has some solid chicken! I came by around 5pm for an order I had place online. They were SLAMMED, so if you're ordering online pick an earlier time than when you'll actually get there! I did love the screen they had with updates on online orders, made it easier to know when your food was ready! A friend had recommended the loaded fries, otherwise I definitely would have gotten the Mac and cheese! But the loaded fries were incredible. They have pickles and a kale slaw which balances out the fattiness of the fries and sauces. There wasn't tons of chicken on this option, but it was so good I didn't mind. This location is busy but they prepare food fast and have tons of seating. The staff were very efficient and nice too! read more

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Best Spicy Chicken in Maryland I love hot and spicy food! Many have claimed to be mouth burning and slap your brother spicy, few deliver it. I'm happy and delighted to report Dave's has the spice. They offer levels from none to mouth burning levels of spice. They have lots of staff who work in the kitchen and front of the house taking orders, they are quick and efficient. I'm a big fan of this restaurant. If you love it hot, you must visit Dave's. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

I was really excited to try this location as soon as I heard it was opening. I usually order the same thing, the spicy chicken sandwich with cheese fries, and it never disappoints. A few times, I've received the wrong order, but the restaurant is almost always packed, so mistakes are bound to happen. What really stands out is how well they handle it. They're very quick to correct any issues, whether that means fixing the order or offering something complimentary. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving Dave's a try! read more

I knew better than to try this place because I didn't like it many years ago when I tried it the first time. This is the blandest chicken ever. I got the fallout meal which is cute but that's it. I'm disappointed and mad I spent my hard earned money. Nice location though. read more

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Tried Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time today. I ordered the chicken bites in medium heat with fries and a vanilla shake with fruity pebbles. I loved the crispiness of the fries and batter on the bites. Medium wasn't spicy at all. Barely tasted any heat on the bites. Staff were super friendly and the restaurant had plenty of seating. I will definitely be back to try their other menu items. read more

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This is great for grabbing a quick meal . The chicken items are all pretty spicy but you can get a few less spicy options. It's mostly a take away place but it's quick and easy. read more

I'll start with they were busy... and slow. I ordered ahead for a 6p pickup. Ordered around 5-515. Pulled up to run in and grab food... was told to wait 5 min and that it would be up soon. 30 min later, I walked out with my order. Missed my 7p appt so was super frustrated. But that aside, let's get into the food. The chicken is really good. The dry rub has great flavor- but looked like it would be hot. Ordered mild or medium. But after we tasted it- wasn't hot. Surprised! Go the hot bites to test the waters.... Also great flavor. I'll return... in the future when it's not "out of curiosity " busy. read more

This was my first time here i just happened too see this spot . I decided to stop in and check this cool little spot out . Because it use to be a McDonalds . I luv spicy food so that made it even better lol. I got a #2 extra hot which was the chicken sliders and that spice level was good but I'm going to try the reaper level next time to see if it's really that hot. For it to be that many people to be in the restaurant the customer service was absolutely outstanding too me . read more

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I just came today with my sister since he missed our home town while we were out on vacation and wanted something quick and easy, when we went to order from a lady named Michelle P, my sister was ordering and she wanted mac and cheese instead of the fries and the lady didn't understand us so she gladly repeated what she said, she didn't hear and gave us a rude look and obviously it was unexpected because we came to her with peace then she managed to get our order correct and when i went to go pick my order up, i had gotten it to eat in so i got a alarm, i went to return the alarm and i waited for the other employee and he just looked at me with a big stank face and just pushed my order to me and didn't even bother to ask if i wanted any extras. The food was ok, the ambiance was nice though the music is extremely loud which makes you hardly be able to hear what the person infront of you is saying. An employee having an attitude makes you not even want to order because it makes you feel like you're "bothering" them even though it's their job. read more

Food is very good, but because of that they were very busy and I had to wait a while for it. Try not to go during the lunch/dinner rush. Update: now that it's not as new my recent order didn't take as long to make, their food is ALWAYS good. I was not a fan of the Colliflower one (but I'm also not a fan of Colliflower anything...) read more

To Davis Hot Chicken Management, I am writing to express my serious dissatisfaction with the service I have repeatedly received at your location. Your staff has consistently been rude, unprofessional, and irresponsible. Several times my order has been prepared incorrectly, and when I tried to address the issue, I was met with indifferent and dismissive responses. This level of customer service is unacceptable for any restaurant. I expect your team to take this feedback seriously and make immediate improvements in staff behavior, training, and overall customer care. Your reputation depends on it. read more

My first experience with Dave's Hot Chicken was at the Silver Spring Location. Always fast, always fresh. When I heard about this store opening up (much closer to our home), I was really jazzed. Since opening a few weeks ago, I've been there twice by myself and once with my wife (tonight). Tonights visit was really bad. Since I've been talking this place up to my wife, felt pretty badly. We waited 45 minutes for the food (dine-in) and really only got it because I nagged them several times (and they agreed the 45 minute wait wasn't acceptable). Unfortunately, most of the food we received was cold. How is this possible? Is the food just sitting around? You'd think the ONE benefit of waiting is you will receive fresh, hot food. Guess not on this evening in Rockville. Oh well. A nice girl from the Silver Spring store happened to be working at this new Rockville location and was apologetic (and said the wait at Silver Spring is never more than 10 minutes, which is my experience). Bottom line: My wife said she will never go back. Tonights experience was abusive. read more

Amazing!!!! The food was so good, we loved the seasoning on the chicken. There are low of spice levels to choose from, and you can even do no spice. The employees were very kind and patient. The interior is great with PLENTY of seating and nice big windows. It was super packed but that was to be expected as it was opening day! read more

Me and my boyfriend LOVE this place. Extra stars for being one of the only places open past 10pm.

I never been to a Dave's Hot Chicken before but decided to try this place. I got the Mac and cheese which wasn't bad, it was nice. And, then I got the chicken bites. They were mediocre. Like, oddly enough when I got them they weren't as hot. But, idk they just weren't impressive. Who knows. Maybe it's not for me. I love crunchy chicken for sure. But, this place isn't a fav. The staff is nice and it has a nice chicken shop ambiance. read more

I sat next to a woman and her probably grandson. They ordered the no spice chicken. It was too spicy for them. Why didn't they go to the bland chicken restaurant? I liked the spice level, I went medium. It took a long time to get my food. It's because the restaurant is successful. If you want hot chicken, I recommend this restaurant. read more

Feb 3 @ 1402 What a joke of a response "Hello, Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry to hear about the inconvenience. Can I offer you a $15 coupon for your next visit? DHC Support Team" Avoid Dave's Hot Mess (not chicken) --------------- 3 feb, still no response from corporate. brett is doing her job but no one else. 99% sure this is my first and last visit to dave's hot chicken! go to popeye's! read more

With the amount of these fried chicken sandwiches places that have been popping up all over the place. Does this place compete with the rest of them such as Roaming Roosters and Hangry Joes? The answer unfortunately, is yes. Is it better than the other two I mentioned. Unfortunately, the answer there is no. They're all good. Which is the problem. None of them standout enough. So there is no incentive to come here, if Hangry Joe or Roaming Rooster is closer to you. Especially since Roaming Roosters is just a block away and has access to a much larger parking lot. Dave's Hot Chicken counters by opening later than the other two. However, you would not be disappointed with the sandwiches here. I ordered the "sliders" meal. I have to say these are NOT sliders. I expect sliders to be tiny. Each was a full size sandwich! They were moist and delicious with the perfect amount of seasoning. I did not know they had just opened a little more than two weeks ago, so the crowd is to be expected.. read more

Chicken is good. Timeliness is terrible. ordered at 4:41. website said ready at 5:51, 6:07 and not ready. Lousy attention to detail. Orders consistently wrong. read more

Slow, 22 mins waiting for food, and I had to wait about 5-10 more to place an order. Peaking through, I could see that the kitchen is slow to assemble the menu items. Music is too loud. Food is ok. read more

I ordered a small shake and they took 10 minutes then when i ask them to make it this hispanic girl barely acknowledges me and my request for her to do her job and goes and does another order in my face. she looks back at me 2 times and then goes to what i suppose was a bathroom break. i left at that point because i was in a rush and needed to be somewhere in that moment but i didn't think these imbeciles would take over 15 minutes on a stupid small milkshake. first time i genuinely wanted to yell at a fast food worker read more

I've been thinking about this place since passing it on Rockville Pike a few weeks ago and for some reason I woke up with a craving today, even though I've never had it (but have seen photos of the food). For fast food, my experience was the quality was excellent but the fast was slow. It took 20 minutes from the time I ordered until my food came out. That said, the staff were all hustling efficiently while keeping a smile and genuinely helpful attitude which was a shocker since I'm used to the treatment from Popeye's people. The food is the main reason I'll be back though. I still love Popeye's for what it is, but this is a whole different bird. The quality of chicken is clearly better, not injected with solution or water or anything. And the krinkle kut fries, which are usually the armpit of the french-fry world were really good - potatoey and crispy without being oily and the light seasoning was good, kinda reminded me of old bay which I like on my fries anyway. The chicken sandwiches they call sliders are really sandwiches. The kale slaw is a great condiment, freshly made and the pickles are better than the crap at McD's other fast food places. The heat is serious. But there is good flavor to accompany the heat. I think there are seven levels of heat and I got one closer to the top but still two away. I don't want any hotter because my chicken sandwich was amazing, and the heat/flavor was great. This place is in my go-to circuit now. It's kinda loud inside, the place was packed. I liked the music, it was a mix with some surprises from the 70s and 80s like "Cars" by Gary Numan. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Photo doesn't do justice to the size of the chicken. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Liberal little shit box restaurant. Every time I come in here, employees don't greet or attend you and always distracted. Chaos 24/7. Terrible service and management. read more

The food was great. I ordered the two sliders (medium spice level) and fries meal. My fiancé ordered the two tenders (hot) with fries. We both really enjoyed our food. He thought he ordered Very Hot but was glad he didn't, he said the hot was perfect. I think I'll go for Hot next time. He finished his whole platter I finishe half a slider and half the fries and tapped out. The portions is big in a good way, read more

Food took 23 minutes to come out so don't think this is quick food. We went in at 3pm on a Sunday and walked up to the register. There is a kiosk to order through, but I don't like using those so I waited for a person to take my order. A guy who was making a milkshake finished what he was doing and came to take my order. We ordered two #2 Slider Meals and a milkshake and a regular soda for eat-in. Cashier gave us a buzzer and we went and found a table. There are a good number of tables here so it was easy to find a table. After about 10 minutes our buzzer when off and my teen took it to get the food. He came back with no buzzer and no food and said they had buzzed us for the wrong order. So now we had no buzzer and had to wait to hear if our number would be called. After 23 minutes from sitting down they called our number and we got our food. They didn't give us any napkins with our food so we had to walk back up to the front and get some napkins since they keep them behind the drink station. They should make it easier to get napkins. The milkshake was really thick. That was good. The chicken sliders were pretty good, but could have been assembled with more care. They were just kind of thrown together. The fries were also good. Not soggy fries like too many places around here serve. The workers we interacted with seemed good, but the setup of the place needs improvement along with the systems. Hopefully they can get better and faster. I'll try them at lease once more but will give it some time for them to improve. read more

this is gas bro i reccomend highly, dont sleep on medium spice it got a kick to it and the reapers crazy spicy

Excellent food! 999/10! Every single time it is very delicious! Sara at the front counter is very efficient, without her, everything would move at half the speed! read more

Not the type to write reviews but Dave's really disappointed. Thought food was pretty good but it's the wait. We waited 50 minutes for our food. Not acceptable at all, I even waited for them to get situated instead of going on opening day. read more

I put very specific requests on my sliders, and they were completely disregarded. When I went back and explained that I was given exactly what I asked not to have, they just took it to the back and scraped it off. That's not acceptable and definitely not how a business should handle mistakes. If you're going to offer customizations, you need to actually follow them, or at the very least remake the order properly instead of cutting corners. Really disappointing experience. read more

My first time ever at a DHC and I am very pleased! This is a brand-new location and is very nice looking. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious! Welcome to the neighborhood DHC and co.! read more

I was on Rockville Pike, Friday night and looked to my right and noticed a ton of people standing inside and outside. I also noticed the sign named, Dave's Hot Chicken. I decided to keep going because of the large crowd and with COVID back on the rise. I decided to stop today because it was nothing like last night. I try not to give bad reviews but this time I will. Service was good, ambiance, was average and the long wait for the food was awful. The food to me was also awful. Slim Chickens and Chick-fil-A is much better! I can BBQ any chicken better than this! The chicken to me was so bland. With that said, I will not be back. read more