Updating review, and giving them one extra star. I've come to like their chicken pretty well. I get it hot, and it's legit hot and spicy with a good flavor. That and the severe decline of Popeye's Chicken, makes Dave's look a heck of a lot better. There are still pretty big drawbacks however. Their sides are severely lacking imo, and it's certainly not a very friendly place. And it takes them a *crazy long* time to get your food. Often 30 min+, which is insane for the type of place they are. At least it is somewhat mitigated by them having a decent app that tells you the status of your order, so that can save you some of the time. Still, if you want chicken and you like it very spicy, this is pretty much your option for the Tualatin/Wilsonville area. read more

Awesome. Every time. Friendly staff, consistent service and food quality. I'm a fan for life. read more

Ugh. I don't even know what to say about this food? - I know that I've never seen 'chicken' like this before? The picture doesn't effectively portray the weird light weight spongy texture, but it's pretty clear that something's not right... almost a bluish clear color- I'll go ahead and pass. Are people actually consuming this without question? The service was not bad and both of people that helped me were nice- (they get 2 stars and food got 1) -however that still doesn't make whatever this is edible... read more

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I was a little bit underwhelmed by the spice level. Ideally, it would've been a little bit hotter, but the flavor was really good, so I'm certainly not complaining. I'm sure I'll be back and now I know to go hotter than I do at other similar chicken places. Special shoutout to Emily--she was so super friendly and helpful and made our experience better than it would've been without such a kind soul working the register. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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Idk who Dave is but shoutout Mathew!! I've got to give a massive shoutout to Dave's Hot Chicken for an incredible meal, but more importantly, for the outstanding experience provided by Matthew. The food was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor, but Matthew's great customer service truly stole the show; he was incredibly polite, attentive, and made me feel welcome from the moment I walked through the door. It is rare to find someone so professional and genuinely kind in a fast-paced environment, and his positive attitude made my visit 10/10--I will definitely be back! read more

Waited an hour and 15 minutes for $26 worth of cold food. Not what I wanted to do after working a 13 hour day. The communication on wait times needs to be addressed, I would have never ordered if I had known I'd be waiting that long. Absolutely ridiculous, and this isn't the first time. Will not be ordering from this location again. read more

This is a totally different experience from the cedar hills location. Service was fantastic, the dining room was clean and they had someone wiping tables down. They did forget the cheese on one of the orders but were quick to fix it and apologize. While eating a staff member who was wiping tables asked us if we needed any dipping sauce or anything else. I will definitely go out of my way to eat at this location again. Staff went above and beyond to make sure our food and experience was perfect. They even said thank you and goodbye when we left. The slider was epic and the chicken was so tender it melted in our mouths. A+++ for this location read more

Hot Chicken, tenders and sliders are huge, tasty and consistent. Definitely will go back for a quick last minute meal-

I really have to pick and choose which reviews in which to invest my time, and this one deserves a great review. I've been to this location three times now, and each time, the ambience is pleasant , and the customer service is genuinely respectful, friendly and helpful. It's just a pleasant place to walk into. The food, of course, speaks for itself. It is delicious if it's what you're looking for! The chicken seems very fresh, and it is fried well. The condiments that come with it are also yummy! I wanted to mention again that this is a location where I have received especially a nice customer service a couple times and I think that deserves a lot of kudos! (Note to Dave's hot chicken staff in Tualatin: Whatever you are doing to stay so kind and helpful over there at Dave's in Tualatin, keep it up! We will go a little farther just to visit your location.) read more

When I first heard about this popular Los Angeles hot chicken sandwich restaurant opening near me, I couldn't wait to try it! Now they have many locations around the Portland metro area, but this was the very first spot to open. Although I've had great food and experiences at multiple locations, there's something so consistently good about this spot. Everything I get here is perfectly seasoned and cooked. This time I had the one slider with fries. Maybe it was because I hadn't gone out to eat in over a week (due to the snow/ice storm), but this meal was so satisfying. I'm a sucker for dry rub chicken because it balances well with their special sauce. Also it's a huge plus that it is Halal-certified with their certification on display by the wall next to the kitchen. I hope this place continues to be awesome and amazing! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

I bought a oreo milkshake with extra oreos on thursday for $10 and then on Friday that same week, I bought the same thing and I was charged 12 DOLLARS!!! when I got my milkshake they gave me a FLIMSY CHEAP straw ONLY no spoon, I was in the the drive thru and my brother was driving and we couldn't go back because we were in a hurry so I had to try to eat my milkshake with a BROKEN STRAW!!! read more

Chicken was tender and juicy and fries were good too. The seasoning has a hint of sweetness to it. Got the Oreo milkshake and "ice cream" part was too melty and kinda separating? Ordering was straightforward in person or order online, there isn't a phone in option. They give a buzzer for when the food is ready. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

My fifth time in and just wonderful service from Cindy, she doing all the things. She deserves a raise, so kind, respectful and funny. For you Cindy read more

Had the slider. It was very good. Fast service and good tunes on the radio. I'm on a diet, so this was the wrong place to come. Thought they would have grilled. All fried. So I went off diet. Will I be back, maybe, but not till I'm over the dirt. read more

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Food was great. My family loves it. What was remarkable, was the staff. They all were incredibly friendly, without being over the top. Professional, reading back the order clearly and with purpose, shared their names with every consumer and we're personal in inviting anyone to seek them out if anything was needed. The training clearly is well done and the result is a welcoming, comfortable, efficient fast food experience. Well done! read more

On 10/23/25, Dave's Hot Chicken announced a promotion offering everyone a free slider. I have attached a copy of the promo so you can see that it does not specify any restrictions about the type of slider. However, after waiting in the long line, I was informed that it does not apply to the cauli (vegetarian) slider, even though that is actually cheaper than the regular slider. I guess DHC discriminates against vegetarians, Sikhs, and anyone else who cares about animal rights (or truth in advertising for that matter). read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Free slider false advertising - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Dave's hot chicken knows what they're doing when it comes to the main event aka the chicken. The chicken is juicy, flavorful, and the spice levels are spot on. The fries are lacking, kind of basic school cafeteria fries. The cheese sauce is decent, but here's my big question: how do you serve hot chicken and not have ranch or blue cheese? That's a serious miss. It's almost a requirement at this point for a proper hot chicken experience. Overall, great chicken and solid concept, just needs a little more attention to the extras. read more

The food is so yummy. The place is always so busy, but the service is super fast!!!! Definitely recommend :)

If you do one thing, do it well. Dave knows how to fry chicken. The spice levels are good. Started with a medium, and I think it was a little mild. I don't know how they have 3 spice levels under it. Other spicy chicken chains try to challenge people who like really spicy food. Not here. You won't need to sign a waiver to eat their spiceest chicken--and I don't want to. The hot and one above was good for me, and I did a lot of sweating. read more

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It's decent but don't expect gourmet. It's competent fast food at a good price. Great for a late night snack when every other restaurant is already closed. If you're a late eater like me, you gotta count your blessings for these late night restaurants. read more

I went with my partner who LOVES spicy food and chicken sandwiches, so I had high hopes for this place. Unfortunately it's just average. You have two choices for a main meal: a chicken tender, or that same tender in a sandwich. I had the mild seasoning, and my partner got very hot. The mild seasoning for me had absolutely no spice, which would make sense if there wasn't a "mild lite" and "no spice" option above it. What could possibly be the difference between the other two?! The milkshake is literally just slightly melted soft-serve, I know that taste. Pretty disappointed with that and the cheese fries, which pop had cheap nacho cheese rather than melted American cheese like what they use on their sandwiches. The sandwiches were good, but I felt like they could have more flavor. This place has potential, but at the moment it's just an average chicken sandwich store. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Okay sandwich, gross cheese on fries and a "milkshake" that is just soft-serve ice cream. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

I love Dave's! I love spicy fried chicken! This place is always good to me when I come in on a work trip. Their military discount is the best I've ever seen. The staff are very attentive and the service is excellent. I haven't been brave enough to try the reaper. I've had mild, medium, hot and extra hot. The #2 is my go to with top loaded fries. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries Medium&Hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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I love chicken, and I love hot chicken even more. I honestly can say that I have never had better chicken tenders than Dave's Hot Chicken. Juicy and flavorful and the level of spice is perfect depending on what you can manage. Dipping sauces Fantastic and staff is pretty awesome as well. For under $10 I was able to get two giant tenders and lots of sauce and pickles with the bread that just soaked up all the goodness read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Went there to pick up lunch for my boys the staff was amazing. Fast, friendly and efficient. Food was delicious as always keep up the fantastic job. read more

I recently tried Dave's Hot Chicken and it definitely lived up to the hype. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. I ordered the medium spice level, and it had the perfect kick without being overwhelming. The sliders were loaded with fresh slaw, pickles, and their signature sauce, which tied everything together. The staff was friendly and the service was quick, even during a busy time. Overall, it's a great spot if you're craving flavorful, spicy chicken that actually delivers on taste and quality. The ambiance was great. Vivian was great and nice read more

Dave's Hot Chicken is a flavor-packed experience that delivers on its promise of heat and taste. The succulent chicken, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, is a true delight for spice enthusiasts. The menu offers a range of heat levels to suit all preferences, and the flavorful sides complement the main attraction seamlessly. The friendly staff and efficient service enhance the overall dining experience, making Dave's Hot Chicken a must-try for those craving bold flavors and a satisfying meal. What I love is that it's open late too! M-Th opens till midnight and Fri/Sat till 1am. I recommend ordering through their website so you get your food faster. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken is the best! Always making my order fresh and keeping up with quality. I appreciate all the employees and all the hard work that they do. Keep up the good work! read more

The food remains good. But they are back to literally tons of single-use plastics... plastic cups with plastic tops and plastic straws, flimsy plastic utensils, condiments in plastic packets, takeout orders in plastic containers in plastic bag... so much cheap, flimsy, single-use plastic all destined for landfills. Let me be clear: I am not an environmentalist whacko. Plastic has its place. But my craving for a chicken sandwich shouldn't send so much of it to the landfill. And this place has another pet peeve of mine: this is a fast-foot-style restaurant. When you enter, you stand in line and place your order at the counter. You pay then-and-there (before even seeing your food). You find yourself a table and clean it if needed. You wait for your buzzer. You go to the counter and get your food. You carry it to your table. You fetch your own drinks. And when you're done, you clean up after yourself. There is no service. And yet they have the audacity to ask you for a 25% tip. A tip is for service. When there is no service, there is no tip. Oregon restaurant workers are paid full wage. Asking for a tip, much less a 25% tip is ridiculous. Again, the food basically good here, for what it is. But this place still leaves a lot to be desired. read more

I was wanting to try this place out because I heard it was great. I ordered take out and chose 2 mild strips and fries. When I got there to pick it up, the manager said it would be right up and was very helpful asking what sauces I would like etc. I was excited to see it came with crinkle fries because I like those and they're hard to find. I ordered mild strips and I have to say they still are a bit spicy. So if you were someone who can't handle any spice you may want to ask them if they can just do them bare with nothing on them. I enjoyed the strips and the fries were cooked perfectly. I will be back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

I was very impressed with my first visit to Dave's. Nothing really stood out as far as service, my order was taken and I received what I asked for...not overly friendly but certainly not rude. My stars are all for the food, cuz I found it goooood! No drive-thru (booo), so I ran in to order and loved the minimalist In n Out type menu. I wanted to try as much as possible, so I picked combo 3 so I could try the slider and tender. You get to choose your heat level, and not knowing what to expect I opted for lite mild. I was happy, a lil heat but it didn't overtake the flavors. The only negative was that a drink isn't included with the meals. They weren't crazy busy but steady, and I felt the wait time was decent. I brought my meal back to my car to eat. Just opening the box was a feast for the eyes, the meal looked very appealing. And HUGE...I was surprised at the oversized pieces they serve up...definitely not your average sized tenders. I started with the slider, and although I intended to try both, I loved the sandwich so much I stuck with it. No way was I going to get to the tender with the size of it AND the yummy spiced fries. I do not like slaw, on or off a sandwich...and I don't really go for pickles on my chicken...but I dove right in and loved the whole masterpiece as it was. And don't forget Dave's sauce, another plus...I dipped my fries and sandwich, probably could just eat it straight and not feel bad about myself. I did feel guilty for enjoying the meal without the hubby though, so I brought the rest of the fries and the tender back to him to try. And while it didn't heat up quite as good as when fresh, it was still appreciated. Very satisfying meal for me at Dave's. For this gal it was a top chicken sandwich. I'm ready to return, and doing a happy dance that another location is opening nearby. read more

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This place is INCREDIBLE!! Simple menu but when you make good food, that's all you need! I got the #3, which had a slider and a tender, and went with medium for my heat level. I really liked that heat! Hot enough to give me an enjoyable taste with every bite but not too hot where I had to stop eating or take a drink. Next time I come I want to try the next level up, "Hot", and see how that feels but medium is definitely a winner! Bear in mind though we all have different levels of heat we can take. My mom is pretty sensitive when it comes to spicy foods and got two tenders with Light Mild, the first level of heat, and that was a bit too hot for her. The chicken was fantastic! Super crispy skin for a satisfying crunch and very tender and juicy inside. Definitely one of the best tenders I've eaten. Plus they were thick which is always a good thing. The fries were so freaking good too. Cooked perfectly for that signature crunch. Dipping the fries and the chicken tender in Dave's sauce is a must! But they also have ketchup and honey packets available too if you'd prefer those! The only bit of criticism I have was the amount of slaw in the slider. Just wasn't enough in my opinion so next time I go, I'll ask if they can double the amount even if it costs a little extra. With the amount of slaw I had, it was gone after I had eaten about half the slider. But I did appreciate the extra pickles they provided. Stacked those into my slider and that was yummy. Overall Dave's Hot Chicken was freaking amazing and I'm so glad I stopped here. Highly recommend! Just make sure you eat your food as soon as possible so you can properly enjoy the crispy juicy tenders and crunchy well seasoned fries in all their glory! read more

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First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken. I gotta say it was pretty delicious. The pros for me where: the space is clean, the staff was polite, the hot was actually hot. I mean really hot. The fries were good. My order came up quick. The portions are generous. The sauce was great. The cons for me where: there was maybe too much seasoning on everything. The menu was very small with not that many options. Nothing on the menu was even remotely healthy. The final verdict for me is, yes it was delicious but only something I would get on occasion. read more

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First time trying! *Warning* So, I got Mild & man that was SPICY I love spicy lol but this was way spicier. If you're trying for the first time I would start small. There is a hot level sheet by register. Chicken is good. Wasn't dry at all. There was flavor. Pickles are bomb! Cheese Fries are bomb as well! It's a simple order/ process which I liked! Seating was pretty open & lots of room- which was nice. Service was fast! Customer Service was great. Our server was Martha and she was very friendly & while gathering supplies she asked us if we liked our chicken- which we did. You order at counter and then grab your order. Would I return? Yes, but lol less mild chicken. read more

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Hot damn! Dave's hot chicken hit the spot. In the mood for a snack, A and I headed here with baby in tow. We both got combo #3 which is one tender and one slider with fries. Got to try it all! We appreciate the simple menu and that everything already comes included like the pickles and sauce for the perfect complement. A went with medium and I got mild. We are spicy loving people but with reaper level on the menu we got gun shy. Glad we did cuz mild still had a little spice and medium was still enjoyable so unsure what reaper is like since medium is right in the middle of the scale. Biting in, the chicken was really juicy with a crispy crust. The crinkle fries were perfectly crispy with soft inside too! Service was very fast and friendly! Will definitely go back. Lines on weekends so aim for a weekday when visiting! read more

Pretty good chicken. First of all, order on their website not through this app. Otherwise, you'll pay an extra $3 bucks per meal. Ease of ordering and pick up were great. It said 20 minutes, but our food was ready by the time we walked in at 15. My husband and I both ordered two sliders and fries. Holy Batman! Those are not sliders. Maybe a better term would be Mega Slider. And the size of the side of fries was nothing to scoff at. It's a good amount of crispy taters. We totally could have shared just one meal with an extra side of fries. And we don't eat like birds. We each had a Megabird Slider left over. Yay for lunch tomorrow. Totally unexpected. Definitely good value for your money. Now for heat. I ordered a reaper because I like heat. I'd give it a 7ish out of 10 for heat. It wasn't unbearable and didn't leave a lasting sting. It was an okay heat. It didn't even make my nose run though! But if you can't stand heat, it'll make you sweat. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because the seasoning tasted a little off to me. Not sure what it was. I'd rather have sauce than a dry rub anyway, but overall it's a fantastic chicken for a good price. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Fun place very popular with the teenage crowd. Food was great! You can have varying degrees of heat in your nuggets or chicken sandwich. I'll go with medium heat next time as the mild was, in fact, mild. Food was delivered promptly and almost with a smile. Fun place. read more

Rating is a 3 because of the lack of protective packaging- pictures attached. It came in a plastic bag with no tie or safety measures(pic). The 2-medium spice tenders I didn't eat because the container was not sealed(pic). And I didn't eat the kale slaw because it looked like someone had already eaten some; food on sides and rim, and was 2:3 full (pic). I did try the reaper and it is SPICY/HOT. Any review stating otherwise, they have no tastebuds left. I'm a spicy gal, and it was next level. Not inedible, but I do like to taste the actual food not just the heater ;) Also had the side of mac, it was ok. Like Kraft, but with a little extra flavor. The Dave's sauce was good with the fries, but because it was deliver the fries were cold. I would try Dave's again, just not delivery. read more

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Finally after months of watching this place get built, today was the day they opened - Hurrah! They are well organized for (soft) opening day. I waited a few min to place my order and then it took about 25 min for my food to be ready, but there were dozens of people waiting already. They were busy! We got 2 chicken tender combos - 1 with medium spice and fries, the other with mild spice and slaw. There was a slight difference in the seasoning blends. The crinkle fries were dusted with the same spice as the mild chicken. Medium was decently hot but definitely not too spicy. Mild was slightly sweet. Each combo came with 2 slices of white bread, some special sauce (too sweet for me), and some fantastic dill pickle slices. Plenty of food! Each tender is quite large - I only ate one and will have the other for lunch tomorrow. The breading is just the right amount and it stayed crispy. The chicken itself was very juicy. Overall, I was really impressed. Glad I don't have to drive into Portland for good hot chicken anymore! read more

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Limited menu with three items. Well, it's only two items third is a combo. 2 tenders 2 sliders 1 tender 1 slider So, you get two tenders, white bread, coleslaw, stack of pickles and crinkle frys. Or. Two tenders on two white bread bun with coleslaw and pickles and crinkle frys, Or. Two tenders, white bread and white bread bun, coleslaw, pickles and frys. Hummmmmm? Isn't that just one thing? Well, you have a choice on how it's served. Like 5 Guys but 5 Guys has way, way better frys and a bigger menu. I had the cheese frys, bad choice, the frozen potato crinkle fry and some canned cheese sauce, maybe not real cheese. I was very sad as I was hoping for some shredded cheese like cheddar or pepper jack. But was short changed with bad frys and bad cheese sauce. Why am I being so critical on this place, because they want you to spend 11 or 12 bucks Plus Tip on TWO Chicken Strips and some BS sides. Each tender is a half a chicken breast. At Bigs Chicken you can get a half of their great chicken and you can order some very delicious sides like dirty rice or mash or some great Jojos or grilled broccoli,or grilled corn in season. Heck, at Whole Foods I can get a whole rotisserie chicken for under 9 bucks. I ordered two number ones each with an extra tender, a side of coleslaw and a side of cheese frys plus 18% tip (for no service or table or anything) $45.05. The chicken tenders are good but not that good. Ok, the main point of this place is fast food HOT chicken. They have five different levels of spiciness. Mild, Medium Hot Extra Hot Flaming Hot , I think. Good to have choices and I picked medium and hot. Both very juicy chicken breast meat tender with crunchy outside of a good size. Both had nice spicy. Yes good chicken tenders...... and that's all. So sad. Only the chicken can hold up to Bigs Chicken, all the rest falls flat and there is no value ( feed a family of four ~ $48 plus Tip for takeout ). I have to give it only one star. Location: it's ok with parking 0 stars Ambience: nothing interesting on the inside 0 Service: fast food, no table service 0 Food: good chicken but expensive 1 star Something Extra: nope. 0 Don't understand why anyone would want to drop nice sitin dining dollars for chicken tenders. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

Clean and fast like for grand opening day. Hot chicken is da bomb! TENDER JUICY AND DELISH. Worth the drive out to Tulalatin! Definitely cannot wait for their online ordering system to be up and running in May. read more

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