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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.3 (683 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Lil B.

    Stopped in for a quick bite. Service was fast and for the most part the place looked clean. The bathroom could use some attention though. Food was hot and fresh and the right amount of spice for the order. If you're craving some fried hot chicken in the Arden area this is a decent option. No surprises and the order was what to be expected.

    Chicken Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Shelly S.

    The restaurant was clean, service was fast, and the food was delicious! Tables emptied quick.. I'd say people spend about 20 minutes sitting and eating here. All meals come in a to go box, whether you're eating there or not.

    Angel and yousef they gave us our food it was great I love this spot can't wait to be back yall should check it out quick !

    The Dave's Daves Big Trio

    Me and my family have been coming to this specific location for many years. I am always greeted enthusiastically and always provided speedy service. Today Maryah has by far provided the best experience I have had in the past year (I come here at least twice a month). Not to mention the food came out hot and fresh. I have been to other Dave's locations, but none of them even come close to comparing to this one. 10/10!

    Steven C.

    My son and I finally tried Dave's and I must say we absolutely loved it. It's now our favorite spot for fried chicken. The seasonings on each piece of chicken is so flavorful. The fries were great as well and seasoned perfectly too. Huge pieces of chicken with juicy white meat. Pricing was fair. $31 for two 2 piece combos and one soda. My son even had some leftover. Restaurant was clean. The cashier was very friendly and helpful about their menu. Crowd was full of kids my son's age. I can see why. The hype on fried chicken is only growing. This spot is a must try!

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    It supposed to be fast food, I am still waiting for 30 minutes at drive thru. That is missed up

    This was sooooo good. I'm still thinking about it
    Cassandra B.

    I finally made it to Dave's Hot chicken after months of my son asking me if he could try it. Let me just say the staff was kind and the food was delicious. I was shocked on how great the customer service was. It was a little pricey lol but still good food and the slushy with Icecream. Oh my my, it was sooooooo good!!!!!

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    Thought Id try Daves after a year or so away, but that was a mistake. Right now, I'm sitting in the drive thru line at Dave's. I thought this was supposed to be fast food. Apparently not. I've been in line, behind the same car for 15 minutes. Not to mention the 5 minutes of wait time it took just to order the food. Not sure if I'll get out of this line any time soon. Normally, I'd drive off and not purchase the food but I have hungry kids at home. However, I won't be coming back any time soon. Update: 25 total.minutes later and I recieved the Daves Big Trio. What a mess! We couldn't even figure out the small sandwiches because they look like they were just thrown in the box. I waited 25 minutes in the drive thru for this! Shame on Daves!!!

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    Dillon S.

    The service is here is amazing, i was guided through the menu since it was my first time here. They made sure to ask every customer while i was there if it was there first time. The food is great. I highly recommend to give this place a try whenever you can. The ambiance was just great. Great service, food comes out fast, and just great environment. I tried to tip a brotha but they have to refuse tips. This place needs to start allowing cash tips.

    Yer T.

    First timer here. Went through drive thru. It took roughly 30 minutes. There were lots of people since Dave's were giving free slider on the app. Ordered two number 2 in medium, one hot, and one reaper (you have to sign a consent). Redeemed the free slider for a non spice. The kiddos used their own app coupon and redeemed mild level (not in photo). If you're someone who eat spicy and has a high spice tolerance medium and mild is nothing. They could barely taste the spice and regretted not ordering hot. Hot was not spicy but it will give a taste of the spice. Reaper should really be a creeper . The spice has a delay kick. Kiddos needed lots of milk. My spice tolerance is not crazy high but I was fine afterwards. Chicken overall was not bad. Sandwiches were okay size. French fries were okay. Thankfully not soggy by the time we got home. Sauce with the meal was okay. Didn't get any ketchup. I did ask for them. Drinks were not included in the meals. Overall, sandwiches were not bad.

    #Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries

    I wait in drive thru for 20 minutes and then they give me uncooked chicken sandwich nasty taste and nasty sandwich waste of money

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    Vadim G.

    Ordered the regular size loaded buffalo mac and and cheese and it was half empty compared to the picture online. Very disappointing.

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    Waited over an HOUR tonight in the drive thru line with one car ahead of me. I would give 0 stars if I could.

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    Muhammad served us with elegance and grace... the best chicken I've had in millenniums. I honestly couldn't ask for more. He is the best.

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    10 out of 10 top notch customer service Muhammad and mark took good care of us would come back to this location

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