Dave's Hot Chicken is opening up all over Portland and after eating here, I can see why! The chicken is both crispy and juicy and loaded with flavor! I'm not a fast food person preferring take out from a Thai restaurant if I don't feel like cooking, but this place has delicious chicken! Menu is small, which means they do a few things, but do them right. It also helps manage the long lines! - Two piece tenders (large strips of chicken breast,) crinkle fries & bread. - Two chicken sliders with crinkle fries and kale slaw. Yep, kale, and it's good! - The combo, which I got, one chicken tender and one slider with fries & slaw. You choose your spice level and even though I like spice, I went with medium which was perfect. Too hot and you can't enjoy the flavor of the chicken, imo. Sides like mac & cheese (of course) and more fries, kale slaw, single slider or single tender also available. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mild/Spicy hot chicken sandwiches - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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I had high hopes this place would be really great. Unfortunately, it wasn't. We ordered a few different options from the menu to get a taste for different things. The main problem is, everything tastes exactly the same! It didn't make a difference if it was mild or very spicy, it all tasted the same with the same amount of "heat". The fries are cheap, half done, crinkle fries but that's not what we came for so it doesn't make a big impact of the review score. The chicken itself was served hot and cooked throughly. The side pickles are good and a great addition to the sandwiches. The counter staff was pleasant and moved the short line along quickly. The dining room isn't cleaned regularly so we went in search of a towel to be able to clean all the food and drink spills off of a table to be able to sit down. The staff member we asked was very bothered by the request and said we weren't allowed to have a towel and she would be out to wipe our table when she could. She was unpleasant when she came out to do a quick wipe down and disregarded another table that was clearly trying to ask her to do the same to their table. Overall, I didn't feel like the meal or the attitude was worth the price here. If you love chicken it's probably worth a try but it's not on our come back list. read more

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I loved everything about this meal. We don't have DHC restaurants in Washington and decided to give it a go as an easy meal between fast food and a true sit down. My husband and I split a #2 (2 sliders with fries) and the Mac and cheese. We chose "hot". This was plenty for us, although we did not come in absolutely starving. I was surprised by the size of the sliders. I felt like it was basically the same weight as a chick fil a sandwich. Loved that the buns were not cut all the way through and it kept a bunch of the goodness from falling out! The slaw was not too runny, and the pickles to die for. Mac and cheese was very creamy, flavorful....just right for me! read more

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Decided to go on the 2nd opening day. The line was pretty long but moved fairly quickly. Took us about 35 mins to order from standing as far back as usbank. When you get closer there are chicken markers on the group to promote spacing. Overall the line moved quicker than expected. Fast forward to the food. The chicken was still quite juicy with the skin really crispy. I had a hot and very hot tender and a medium slider. I would have to say the hot chicken was the one for me. It had a good kick that every few bites I would be slightly overwhelmed. Once that subsided I would be back to normal for a few more bites. I felt that was a good balance of heat and still enjoying the meal. For some reason the very hot wasn't spicy and the medium almost felt like no spice at all to me. They gave a lot of pickles so it was a good piercer to the hot flavors. The fries were meh. read more

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

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Food was really really good! Only down fall was every table in the place was dirty. Will get the food to go in the future. Will be back read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Waiting on our food! First time here - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

I saw another yelp review and my not so secret love is a spicy fried chicken sandwich. You know the one, breaded, fried, drenched in spicy, piled with pickles and a some butter lettuce. This was close, no lettuce, a coleslaw with kale, I kept mine on the side. Coleslaw belongs on a pulled pork sandwich, not a fried chicken sandwich. The slider was a nice medium, flavorful, and a perfect size for me. Ordering the tender/slider combo, I didn't care for the chicken alone. Now, trust me very good, but seem to be missing something. Maybe it's as simple as the bun and pickles. Crinkle cut fries were delightful. read more

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

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Always great food and great customer service! 10/10 would recommend for lunch or dinner. My recent favorite has been their Dave's bites.

Dave's Hot Chicken does one thing and one thing only... chicken. You can get it in as a tender or a slider. The only real difference is the slider has a bun but the same tender is used in both applications. They have seven variations of hot sauce from. "No spice to reaper". I had one slider with medium heat and a side of fries. The slider was tasty. With a fair amount of heat. Next time I would try the next heat selection up as it wasn't terrible spicy for me. I would give the slider a 3/5 stars. It was an average sandwich from a fast food restaurant. The fries were pretty flavorful but a touch cold and not very crispy. I would give them a 2/5 stars. I don't mean to be super critical. It was "fine" as a quick fast food meal during the day. read more

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

Yo... get yourself some of this stuff. It's great. Service is great, place is clean and food is always consistently good!

It was a great place to stop by for a quick lunch. The sliders taste amazing , and fries well seasoned. Kid -friendly meal. If they had different buns, I'd then give 5/5. read more

After having tried so many versions of crispy chicken sliders, this one is on a whole different level. The spice profile is definitely not your average blend. I don't know if I'm wrong or right, but I can taste a hint of middle eastern flavors which is so different but it totally works. The layers of crunchy but juicy chicken, spicy, sweet (drizzle some of that honey), and tangy from the pickles and kale slaw, makes everything taste so yummy! I like that you can customize the spice level although I can only handle nothing more than maybe a medium at the most! I'd be terrified to go beyond that, lol. Oh and don't forget their special Dave's sauce! read more

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Okay so when they say hot chicken they mean hot and spicy chicken! First bite was really good but after that I could no longer feel my tongue!! It was tasty for sure but just too hot for my taste read more

Really solid sliders and tenders. I like to get the slider extra hot because the slaw offsets the spice and just regular hot for the tender. The chicken was seasoned well and was really moist. Reasonable price and fast service. read more

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

Parking is tight and the staff were polite and helpful. But the table was sticky and dirty as were many other things. The outside dining area was hotter than inside area. The savings grace is the chicken was moist and delicious with a great spicy coating and the Dave's sauce is very tasty. But with eight young people working, you would think that they would clean the tables better. read more

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For being more of a fast food option - this place hits. Huge portion sizes in my opinion. The two slider meal can easily feed 2 people. I don't think their fries are that amazing but being able to put cheese sauce on them helps! I just wish they had a drive thru read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider and 1 chicken strip combo meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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Excellent customer service! We ordered two combos and got our food fairly fast considering it was super busy in there. The chicken was freaking delicious!! I got the medium and it was perfect. Just the right amount of spice and a hint of sweetness. The fries are crunchy and seasoned. The sauce is what makes it all come together!! We will keep this place in our chicken rotation. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Slider and strip combo. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

The place is kind of hit or miss. The food pretty much always tastes good, but sometimes it can cause stomach issues. Due to this, I think there are some quality control issues. The place looks very modern. There is a lot of seating. The staff is super nice. They are helpful and focus on giving you a good experience! The place is pretty open and have multiple different seating locations. Color really pops as the place is predominantly white! read more

Dave has a ridiculous idea of spice level cause holllllyyyyyy cow. I love spicy food, but the "hot" one was super spicy!! Overall, I have ZERO qualms about Dave's hot chicken. Not a single one. Firstly, it's an incredibly well done spicy chicken sandwich. It's a dry rub and not too greasy at all. But if you take the spice out of it, it's just a great chicken sandwich overall! The pickles were delicious and honestly needed with the hot one to cut some spice. The slaw was fresh and had bits of kale in it. The bun... LETS HEAR IT FOR THE BUN YOU GUYS! Dave did it right. And these are considered "sliders" but they're def huge. We got the two slider and fry combo and were stuffed. Plus ordered a side of Mac & cheese cause duh. For 2 sliders, fries, drink, and Mac and cheese it was a little over $20 but worth it 〰The hot scale in my opinion is: "Hot" is hella spicy and "medium" is very hot but perfect for a spice lover. So if you can't tolerate spice, this may not be the place? But idk what mild is like at all. So go ahead and risk it cause it's sooo good. 〰 The standout for me, was the crinkle cuts. Now hear me out... if I had to pick a "worst shaped fry" it would probz be crinkle cut cause they're rarely crispy! Ya know? But these were seasoned and crisped to perfection. And the Dave's sauce was delicious but came in the squeezy thing so you had to work for it. The Mac and cheese was an elevated Kraft but honestly, that was totally satisfying to me & it wasn't expensive to add. Just wish it was fully full to the top when we got it. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot & medium slider with fries & side of Mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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After reading a number of reviews about Dave's Hot Chicken, I made up my mind that at the first opportunity I would try it for myself. I ordered the #3 -- one slider and one tender, with a spice level of hot. Although I am tempted to hurt myself with the highest spice level of Reaper, the hot level was certainly warm enough for me. And I tolerate spices reasonably well, but maybe not as well as I thought. Pro tip: you can order a milkshake, which should mellow the hotness a bit. There is a large space with the counter and some tables, but they also have a number of tables in a narrow "entry" with opened windows, so it felt reasonably safe (in Covid times) to eat inside. To sum it up, friendly service, short wait times for the food, delicious chicken, safe indoor seating - - I expect I will be back.p read more

My son had been pestering me to try this place and yesterday we finally went. I love the simple menu and got the number three medium spicy. The chicken was amazing, both moist and crunchy. I love spicy and I can say that I think the medium was perfect for my liking. The employees were very friendly and honestly had great patience for the chaos that was going on. It was a late Saturday afternoon so it was busy but the service was pretty fast considering. We got our order to go just because I'm not a fan of crowds but the inside was clean and I love that the windows actually open to let fresh air in. We will for sure be back. read more

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

got my order completely wrong and then asked for it to be remade and they messed it up again, on my birthday. Lazy shıt

Overall: YESSSS this place is doing everything right! If you're looking for an amazing chicken sandwich or chicken tenders look no further! Atmosphere: They have limited seating. You go inside, order at the counter and then have a seat. Food: I like the fact that there are only three combos to choose from. That allows them to really focus and make those main items with care and really make them good. I got the two sliders and it was well worth it. You can choose the spiciness of the chicken which is great because it appeals to a larger population of people. When I first ordered the sliders I was expecting a smaller size chicken burger but that was not what I got. These are two normal sized chicken burgers that you can tell were made with appreciation. I only ate one burger and I was full. The burgers come with slaw, pickles and lots of sauce. VERY GOOD. The order also come with fries, more sauce on the sauce and more pickles on the side for the pickle lovers (aka me). Also they provide honey and I would recommend trying it with the chicken because it was very good. The chicken was tender, crispy, and juicy. Service: Everyone had exceptional service! The gentleman that took our order was friendly, fun, and sweet. Really good service. While we were eating they came to check in and see how everything was. Will be coming here again for sure. read more

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Holy crap was this good food. Came for lunch on a Tuesday right as it opened. It was already busy but totally worth the wait!! I ordered the #2 combo, the double chicken sLider. I ordered medium heat. If you don't like heat definitely get the milder spices cause these things pack a punch! A good punch that is. The seasoning is sooo good! Very flavorful! The chicken is huge portions. The fries were crispy and the sauce is delicious! I'm telling all my friends how good this place is! read more

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Just tried this place as we've heard a lot about it. I can say it didn't disappoint! When they say hot, they mean it BTW, so beware!. The sliders are great. Got the cheesy fries, but I think next time I would get the Mac and cheese. My wife had that and it's quite good. read more

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I've been here twice since they've opened and it always hits the spot for a chicken sando especially out in the burbs. Service in my experience has been quick and kind. I would recommend you double check your bag for adequate sauce if you're a sauce fanatic like myself Luckily, they do a pretty good job with supplying a cup of sauce for each sando. Also, give the hottest heat a try! It was pretty good and spicy but nothing too unbearable like Howlin Rays which murdered my insides for a few days. Good stuff. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #2 (hottest) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

My boyfriend loves hot stuff and that's what inspired us to go. This place did not disappoint. When entering it was great to see the women majority staff. Since it was our first time the front of house person helped us figure hot what to order. We got reaper and extra hot strips, mild slider, fries, kale slaw, and Mac and cheese. The reaper was hot, but had flavor. The slider was crunchy and flavorful even being mild. The Mac and cheese had great flavor. Overall great food and awesome that it was open late. read more

I always pass by Dave's on my commute to work and finally decided to give them a try. I ordered their combo 3: 1 tender and 1 slider w/ fries to go. I wasn't too sure about the heat level so opted for medium just to be safe. Everything to my surprise, tasted great. The breaded chicken was super tender and juicy and the heat was not that spicy. Their crinkle cut fries were still crisp upon receipt at home, which I appreciated greatly. Not sure if Dave's mayo was anything special, tasted like siracha mayo to me. I think between the chicken tender or slider, I would probably opt for chicken tenders next time. Burger was a bit messy to eat and seeing the star was the chicken alone, I don't think I need the extra bun, toppings, sides, and calories.... Easy to go meal if you're craving chicken tenders in the Tualatin area. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Tender and slider combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

I LOVE that their menu is simple. 3 combo options, extra choices in side dishes and you decide how spicy you want the chicken. I was lucky enough to go inside without lines. This place has been BUSY constantly with lines out the door BUT there is ORDERING ONLINE!! Which helps a lot. My wait was maybe 10 minutes once we ordered and they had patio seating available. The employees were nice and very helpful. I ordered combo 3. 1 tender and 1 slider "Hot" and upgraded to cheese fries. The chicken was tender and delicious! I almost got "medium" spicy but I wanted to try how hot it was. I'm not super sensitive to spicy things, I eat tapatio on a lot of things and hot Cheetos aren't hot to me. The "hot" was the perfect amount of spice for me, enough heat that I could still enjoy it and not die. The sauce is delicious and I dipped my cheese fries. The fries were covered with a cheese sauce and not shredded cheese which I appreciated. I was happy with what I ordered although two people could probably share this. I ate the slider and took the tender home and made another meal out of it (TIP: reheat with an air fryer if you have it, 5 minutes and it's like it was freshly made again). Their Strawberry shakes are also delicious. read more

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

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Even though the "Reaper" made my stomach hurt in a way that felt like someone was stabbing me in the gut, ever since I tried Dave's Hot Chicken in LA I've been dreaming about trying again. I was shocked when I learned they'd be expanding to Portland of all places! The Dave's Hot Chicken in Portland loses some of the heat (I had the Extra Hot sandwich and was barely sweating), but the chain has lost none of its quality! Each "slider" is actually a normal sized burger bun with a HUGE, juicy hunk of fried chicken. The combo comes with two of these babies and a side of fries. It's such a good deal. The flavors are on point, especially the contrast of their special mayo with the chicken. Dave's Hot Chicken puts Chik-fil-A to shame read more

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First hand experience of Dave's hot chicken. It's absolutely great. Heat levels are there to choose from. We took mild, medium and a reaper ( highest level of heat). Chicken unlike other patties we come about is not rubbery or hard. It's soft and juicy inside. We could take the heat from reaper probably because we are used to hot and spicy food. But not everybody's cup of tea. They provide Dave's sauce which is good along with honey and ketchup. Keep honey handy if you are going for reaper read more

1 star for fast service, 2 stars for juicy chicken.... Minus 3 stars for lack of information and customer service = Overall, 2 STARS. I was so excited to try this place, but I was sadly disappointed. We let the gal at the counter know that we were newbies, hoping for the "new customer spiel". It never came. A warning that "Mild" actually means really freaking hot would have been nice. I admit my Irish heritage means that medium salsa is my max heat level.... but I like medium salsa... so based on my general knowledge of what mild means, along with DHC heat options... I went with Mild. Bad decision on my part.... Mild was hot AF (to me) and the two others in our group that got mild. One of the gals got "lite mild" (even less spice then mild), so I tried hers and that was even too much. Clearly, some guidance is needed for new customers because none of us could eat our chicken. $54 (with tip) and not a single person was able to eat one full chicken tender. We also didn't realize (and we're not offered/directed) there were other side options than the fries, but thankfully the fries were good, and the one thing our group could eat. I literally saved the meals because I thought they had made a mistake. I figured I would pop in and show them incase staff needed a bit more training. After reading the reviews, I realize it was likely not a mistake... mild just doesn't actually mean mild. I'm sad because the chicken had a good texture, and it was juicy which is hard to find in a fried chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - WARNING: on a scale of 1-10 Lite mild is 4.5 and mild is 6. Mild is NOT mild. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

This is pretty similar to Raising Cane's but offers a variety of spice levels. First time here i didnt get the reaper level because the peeps on youtube made it look like its super hot so i cowarded out and opted for the Extra Hot which was a good amount of hotness but not that hot. Second time there, i got the reaper and confirmed that the peeps on youtube were just weaklings. The hotness doesn't kick in right away until later on but its good. If u asian, u should be fine and if u think sriracha is hot, then u def shouldnt try. The reaper slider was money money money! The pickles are amazing, crinkle fries are good, and the sauce is awesome. The only thing i didnt like was just the white bread as it was just ehhh. Also ordering online for pick up is nice as random times the lines might be long. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Reaper chicken tender and slider combo. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Tualatin, Oregon

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Went in super excited about trying this place! Not super busy on Monday night at 8:45, waited about 5 minutes to order and 10 minutes to get food. Ordered Combo #1 sub Mac instead of fries with an extra tender. 1 hot 2 extra hot. BF ordered Combo #2: both sliders Extra Hot and a strawberry shake. Tenders were very good! Extra hot is definitely a kick and we eat a LOT of spicy food. Spicier than Sriracha and Tabasco, not as spicy as a BWW atomic. You gotta take your time, but still very delish! Hot is the way to go though if you just want to eat normally and enjoy. Fries were a surprise as I don't like fries normally. They aren't too salty and fairly fresh. Worth getting. Pickles were pickles. Sauce not as good as chick fil a's. Mac and cheese was medium/ok. Enjoyable but nothing special. The noodles didn't absorb any of the sauce so it kinda tasted like it was thrown together last minute. Strawberry shake was NOT good. Definitely fake flavoring (low/mid tier shake). Store was average on a nice/comfy level (think regular fast food seating). Probably will be nicer inside once COVID restrictions are over. Service was good, they had a mic that made it really easy to hear when orders were called out. The crew worked fast and made it seem like a smooth run. Noisy inside, due to customers mostly being teenagers when we went. Pricey which is what you'd expect for Tualatin. Overall: 4/5. Higher quality fast food. Great tastes! Not as good as Big's Chicken in Beaverton (although more fast food/casual feel). Would for sure go again but wouldn't make the special trip a second time. Go try it out and show some love!! read more

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Love this place! Definitely gotta add lots of honey to balance the spice. First (and probably last) time I try anything Carolina Reaper

Great Sandwich! Even Greater Fries! I went with the Reaper...cause go big or go home...the slaw and sauce and sweet bun helped it go down with hardly a tingle! Great flavor, perfect amount of heat...delicious! However...the tender...that was brutal...served atop a slice of white bread...just couldn't cut the heat...at all...straightforward and brutal...tore up the roof of my mouth and back of my tongue...not enough juice in my cup to quench the heat! Pickles...either you love them or you hate them...I do love a good pickle...the pickles here might be the BEST I'VE EVER HAD...RIDICULOUS GOOD! Customer service was stellar for a new operation! Fast and friendly, this place rocked it! I will be back again...but next time...maybe I'll take the tender down a notch :D read more

Beatriz is a very kind hearted worker! I also really enjoyed the food there too especially the chicken sliders and fries

I think the newness has worn off, because for my first visit, there was only one person in line before, and to-go service was quick. The chicken is good -- indeed, just as fried chicken alone (e.g. in comparison with other fast-food or quick service places) it's well above average. The price is relatively high, but the individual pieces of chicken are larger than you might expect, so it's not a horrible value. The spiciness (we tried medium, hot, and hotter) is a powdery paste that's tasty without being overpowering. Medium is perhaps the best flavor-wise (and I love super-spicy) because it has a sweet undertone and something (cinnamon, maybe?) that is an excellent complement to the meat. "Hotter" wasn't bad at first bite, so you can get flavor without simple heat, but comes back shortly after with a nice tingle. I don't do mayonnaise or kale, so I opted out of the sauce and kale slaw which might have mediated the heat for people who aren't adventurous about pure spice. The fries are very good, and they come with some unknown-brand catsup that's delicious, but also very sweet in flavor. If you're eating here, though, you've obviously suspended your health-consciousness, so this is a nice combination. The mac and cheese is LOUSY. Blech, even. Horrible. Worse than Kraft-in-a-box, worse than elementary-school lunch. Sticky and flavorless, mostly just an unappetizing lump in a bowl. If you ask for changes from the default, make sure you check before you leave. We wound up with sauce on a "no sauce/no slaw" order and had to go back (but they gave us another one promptly). read more

Kind of an "in and out" version for chicken tenders. Three options - 1. Three Chicken tenders with fries. 2. Two Sliders (tenders in a sandwich format with a little slaw and pickles and fries on the side. 3. A combo of 1. & 2. The tenders are, indeed, tender. The big deal is the range of "heat" that you want. I tried just "hot" and hot they were! Good service but when busy there is a wait. I'd come back. read more

Found this on the random. Stopped in to see what was on menu . Chicken was fried crispy but was very juicy. Heat levels for chicken was made for every taste. Meduim and mild was perfect for my own taste. Shakes are just basically ice cream in a cup . Will go back to get the next heat level. read more

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

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