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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.4 (24 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    10 pc. Cauliflower Tender Bites w/ Fries
    Sharell W.

    Was in NJ for an event and decided I'd try Dave's Hot Chicken and I have no regrets!! I purchased the chicken bites and the cauliflower bites in medium heat! They were great, at times I notice Buffalo cauliflower from other places has been too seasoned or greasy, Dave's didn't do this. The cauliflower was good, it wasn't over saturated and the vegetables still tasted like a vegetable. I didn't eat the fries, but the fries tasted good and was seasoned well. I also purchased the kale slaw, which was very good! It had the right amount of sweet and savory, I'd go back just for that because many places don't offer this item. The price a little over $30 which in my opinion is typical for 2 meals. The person who rang me up was Malik, he was courteous and attentive, answering all the questions I had. Inside the establishment was pretty cool, colorful graffitied walls and Dave's Hot Chicken abbreviations throughout! The star of the show was the napkins!! The napkins were a play on words for some 2pac songs which as a fan was very nice to see. I also appreciated the story behind Dave's Hot Chicken, which little to my knowledge began in the West Coast (I included a pic please read it!). Overall, I will be going back to my local Dave's Hot Chicken!

    Single Slider (free promo; ~$8 regular price)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Single Slider (free promo; ~$8 regular price): chicken tender (medium heat) served on potato bun with kale slaw, pickles, and drizzled with Dave's sauce Small Top Loaded Fries (~$7): fries topped with cheese sauce, pickles, kale slaw and 3 Dave's Bites (mild heat) and a drizzle of Dave's sauce Aya's take: I love that for the past few years Dave's has been giving a free slider for Drake's birthday! Drake is an investor and supporter in Dave's Hot Chicken and I love that this is one way they give back every year. Not to mention, Drake is one of my favorite artists of all time and I'm a big fan of hot chicken so swinging by for lunch was a no brainer. I stopped by around 4pm right before the dinner rush when it got super crowded. On a day like this, they should have had more staff. Despite that, the workers were friendly, my order came out in about 10 minutes, and it was time to dig in. The Single Slider alone is pretty solid but I wanted something extra to make it feel like a proper meal. Their new Top Loaded Fries was just perfect! Considering Fries alone are $4; for an extra $3, you get some chicken bites & toppings, making this well worth it. The chicken tender was fresh, crispy, and tender. The medium heat was delicious and not overpowering. I liked it a lot better than the mild Dave's bites I got in the Top Loaded Fries. If I'm being picky, I would rather they chop up a tender onto the fries instead of bites. The pickles and kale slaw added that delicious crunch and freshness that cut through the fattiness of the meal. And overall, it was super filling & satisfying! My main complaint was that the line where people waited for their orders spilled over into the tables where people sit. It was distracting constantly having people stand around/over me or walk by back & forth. The table layout could definitely be optimized. As for the food, they're doing a great job and glad we have a location in Secaucus!

    Appreciate the napkins but wet-naps would be way more practical here...
    Thomas A.

    [Second visit ever to a Dave's, first time at this location.] Overlooking the absolute lunacy of how many people were coming and going into the Harmon Meadow complex early into a Saturday evening - we finally found a parking spot not too far away - and were excited to give this recently-opened Dave's a shot. A tight, focused menu. Seven levels of heat/spice. We all went with something different. My 'bites' were... not the best. I found myself biting into aggressively seasoned pieces of chicken that were oozing oil. Then I'd reach for a French fry that was... also seasoned to the hilt. With everything becoming very 'one note' my entire mouth is begging for some relief from the paprika-obsessed Dave's. So I'd have to alternate between a pickle slice or a nibble of the white bread that's "lining" the bottom of the tray. Both worked wonders and my taste buds were happy to get a reprieve every now and then. (And just to be clear: I only ordered 'mild' - it wasn't the spice-heat-level but just the sheer AMOUNT of seasoning/spices they applied to the food.) The restaurant has some cool graffiti on the walls but otherwise the place looks and feels a bit 'incomplete'. (The Mrs. was miffed they didn't offer ketchup.) Portions are no joke. Pricing was okay. Parking - it can be challenging, depending when you're here. It's amazing what $900 and a dream all the way over there in Los Angeles was able to accomplish now that Dave's has close to 300 locations scattered across this great land. (Although I'm not sure if we'll be coming back anytime soon.)

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    Chmere M.

    My family loves any Hot Chicken spot so they finally convinced me to try Daves Hot Chicken. Their newest location in Secaucus is really nice and bright! The dining area is pretty roomy. I love how the menus are displayed, so eye catching! The gentleman at the counter was so nice and helpful! I ordered the 2 pieces mild tender meal with fries. So for me the taste was just ok nothing amazing. The white meat chicken was tender but i dont know i wasnt wowed by it. Fries was good and plenty. I like that they give bread under the tenders. Im not sure if it was me or the food but the next day i was violently ill with stomach issues. So for me even if it wasnt the restaurant, i will always remember how i felt the next day so i think i will pass. But my husband and kids did enjoy their food and they were fine! Good to have more options in Secaucus!

    Topping containers as water cups.
    Trent C.

    I really wanted to like Dave's Hot Chicken in Secaucus, but the experience fell flat before I even got my food. They handed out water cups that were literally topping containers, which already felt careless and unprofessional. Then, before any food or service is even provided, they spin the screen around with preset tip options of 15%, 20%, and 25% for counter service. That alone tells me a lot about the management priorities. By that point, I was already turned off. Even if the food were great, the overall experience and attitude toward customers ruined it for me. Zero stars -- I won't be going back.

    Joann S.

    So happy they opened this 5 minutes away from me! Great timing, too. I'm bulking for the winter. FOOD: The 2 piece chicken tenders were slightly smaller than the ones I've had at the NYC locations but could probably just be the batch... The seasoning was all there! The chicken itself was cooked well--juicy & flavorful! The bread was bread. The fries were a little over-seasoned. Still good! LOCATION: The place is super clean and a lot bigger than the NYC locations, even though the decor brings me back. I went about an hour before closing and there was virtually no wait. SERVICE: The staff were very friendly! Even though they've had to deal with me right before closing, everyone was still sweet and happy to help. It took about 8-10 minutes for the food to be cooked, not too bad! 10/10 I wish I got a picture of the food, I was so damn hungry.

    Shafina I.

    My first time trying Dave's. I got the cauli sliders and was pleasantly surprised. It was spicy but not too much to the point where you can't enjoy the flavor. Dave's also has the best sauce in the game. The coleslaw helps to cut the heaviness of the greasy sliders very well. My only issue was that the cauliflower options were not advertised on the big screen menu and the employees were confused at first. They also didn't understand the pricing when we asked and the cauliflower costs $6 more than the regular chicken sliders which is insane. It was nice to try but would not return.

    Dry over cooked greasy chicken

    Fucking horrendous and boring asl the chicken is greasy and dry and needs more effort

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    Place is an absolute mess and the kitchen staff is screwing around in the back. Where's the manager?

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    I had great service at Dave's Hot Chicken from Marquise. He was very helpful, friendly and had great customer service.

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    Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review!

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    Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review!

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    Chicken temperature of food was cold/room temperature. French fries were very salty . Will not be back.

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