First time in a Dave's and I'll be back. Fast, friendly service in a clean environment. We got the "hot" spice and it was hot but not too much spice for a Louisiana girl. I think anymore seasoning and it would have been spicy but past the point of what's needed for flavor. The portions were huge! (See photo) The tenders were more like a half of a chicken breast and the slider was a full on sandwich. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - This is not Cane's! One "tender" is more like half a chicken and the "slider" is a full on sandwich. Order accordingly! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to take advantage of the free slider offer in the app. There was a line of people hanging out the front door but we were willing to wait. The line moved pretty fast and the manager was telling everyone to have the app open and orders ready. We ordered 1 extra slider and fries to add to our 2 free sliders. Wife order the lite mild slider and I ordered the medium and mild slider. All were solid. The dine in experience was fun because of all the people there and the place used to be a theater so the decor is cool. This was our first time trying Dave's but might not be our last. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider, Box of Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hey friends! I went to the Zoo Lights at the National Zoo and found this place nearby on Yelp. This place offers chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, shakes and more! I ordered the Dave's No. 4 meal($9.99). I enjoyed the sandwich! Only distaste was that the bun wasn't toasted. I enjoyed the special sauce that comes on the side. It's a mix of a sweet and savory sauce. I love pickles, it came with many pickles. You can choose your spice level, I chose medium. Not too hot, not too mild. Fries were cooked well. The interior is pretty large. Many tables to dine-in. All orders are placed at the counter. Customer service was friendly. Parking is paid and limited. While I enjoyed my meal, I probably won't go out of my way for it. Hope you enjoy! With love, The Picky Pescatarian read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Interior decor - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Interior design was a bit unique and the chicken sandwich sliders were on point! Good cheat day meal read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Box - Sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Tried this place for the first time and it isn't worth all the hype tbh. Chicken isn't juicy but isn't dry. Was overly seasoned too. Was it good? Yes it was good, however, I can think of other fried chicken places I'd rather keep going to. So definitely a three star kind of place. Come if you're hungry but I don't think a 2 piece tenders and fries (drink not included) isn't worth the price it is. The service was okay and I really liked the decorations around the restaurant. It had a very modern vibe to it. Dave's sauce is addictive and so are the fries. Chicken was subpar so I most likely wouldn't stop here again. read more

So the food... AMAZING. I love coming here to eat. The food is also a good portion for just one person. The chicken is SEASONED and the fries are amazing. I don't usually like to eat fries, but I can come and eat the fries here any day and anytime. This place probably has my favorite seating area in Columbia Heights... the place is huge and it looks beautiful. The service is also very good. They are so attentive and nice. I can see that they also really like working there. read more

Pro: food delivery app. Con: None. Was looking through the Uber eats app to see what to eat and happen to across Dave hot chicken. After looking at the many positives yelp reviews I decided to give this place a try. I ordered the 1 tender, 1 slider with fries, and small vanilla shake. For the tender I chose the very hot option while for the slider just hot. The fries were season adequately but maybe just slightly too salty. The tender was nice & juicy while burning my tongue with that blazing seasoning xD. The slider was also good so no complaint there. The vanilla shake with sweet which helps balance from the spicy tenders. All in all, had a positive experience eating from this establishment and would recommend anyone to give this place a try. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Fries: Actually seasoned! It is rare you get a fast food (or any place really) that actually seasons their fries. Win for me. Sliders: I got 2 sliders, a "hot" and "extra hot". Good flavors and juicy tenders. I enjoyed the kale slaw and the sauce works well. I have a very high spice tolerance so both of the sliders were not very spicy to me. They are hotter then your normal "spicy" offering at other similar places so if you think a jalapeño is spicy, be ready. I am excited to try the Reaper heat next time and I hope it lives up to the hype, as of now I doubt it... read more

My son has been telling me about this spot for a long time. So I surprised him with lunch for his birthday. The service here was great and the staff were friendly. I didn't expect for the inside to be so big. Beware that parking is hard to find. The price was great for the amount of food you get. I got my son the slider mild with fries. I tried the fries and they were good. My son said the chicken sandwich was a little too salt for him. He did say he would go back. I would try a sandwich next time too. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love the New sauce bites and also have beautiful. The store looks. Everybody. That was very attentive and nice. I love the energy there. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We drove over an hour to eat this delicious chicken tenders. They have different levels of spiciness, I ordered the medium and although it was delicious it was spicy. Juicy, tasty chicken! Brought my siblings who don't do spice, and they enjoyed the soulful tenders. read more

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So I did not tip on a takeout order, the cashier was visibility angry after watching my fingers bypass the tip option. Got my food and it was so hot I could not eat it. Poor training and attitude, so because I don't tip on a takeout order you get to screw my food up and now I am out of 14 dollars, I swear I am not going back and I will not recommend, I really hope this place closes. read more

Found this on Instagram and I just happened to be driving by on my way to a part time gig. There is a guy standing out front yelling "Dave's Hot Chicken". He deserves a raise for the attention he draws to this place. I decided to stop in mainly because of him. It was around 7pm and the place was EMPTY. I should have known. It took about 15 mins to get my food but everything was piping hot. I ordered the Dave's 2 tenders meal. Instagram 5 stars. Reality, 3 stars. Long chicken breast on a Hawaiian roll. Nothing special. Small basket of fries. Be sure to ask for extra seasoning or these could have been a fail. If you're in the area I'd give it a shot but don't go expecting to be blown away read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We went to Dave's today for lunch. Situated on a corner in NW DC, this place is not hard to miss. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by employees telling you "Welcome to Dave's." The place is SPOTLESS. It was extremely clean, the countertops, the dining area, everywhere. They have some nice decorations and painted murals on the walls and a good mix of top 40 music playing. We ordered the sliders, tenders, cauliflower bites and fries. Yes, the entire menu and it was all good. We chose mild and medium spice for everything and it didn't disappoint. No one in our group is a fan of crinkle cut fries, but Dave's were amazing. They are seasoned to perfection. I definitely recommend you check this place out. read more

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Have a new favorite chicken sandwich in town! I mean, look at that patty-to-bun ratio, people! The slider was juicy and I can handle a bit of spiciness, but the "hot" level is probably the max for me. I may try "medium" next time. Fries were pretty good, I tucked a few away before taking the photo. The vanilla milkshake reminded me of the McDonald's one. It's nice to dine in at this location - I like how parts of the former Tivoli Theater were kept intact. The staff are also welcoming. One evening before I finally stopped in, I was across the street and heard a staff member at the entrance joyfully announcing Dave's hot chicken! Come and try it! - so much enthusiasm. I'll be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It's LITT they FINALLY brought the best chicken spot to the DMV! Guys this Drake sponsored restaurant is only in very limited locations and is still fairly new company in general. The chicken is juicy, crispy, not super greasy, and taste fresh. The spice on the chicken is super flavorful. There's various spice levels I got the Hot which is like one notch above Chick-fil-a spicy chicken in regards to heat. Flavor wise, it doesn't even compare Dave's is wayyyyy better. In regards to portion you get a ton of food for a really good price. If there're two people I would recommend getting the number 2 it comes with two "sliders" which is a chicken sandwich and fries. The chicken sliders come with slaw, pickles, and a special sauce. Drinks don't come with the meal. The service was hype and nice. They were really fast at getting the food out, but it wasn't packed. There's tons of seating. There's a lot of booths for larger groups as well. The ambiance and very dope. They do a street style vibe you'd see in places like LA. The restaurant was clean. FYI - there's street parking in the neighborhoods nearby read more

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I get a rack of requests to go to spots in my inbox DAILY right!! When somebody mentioned this hot chicken spot IN D.C., it was on the top of my list. Nuff said...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @daveshotchicken . Location Reviewed: 3301 14th St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: (Chicken Heat Levels-No spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, Reaper) Hot Chicken Sliders, & Strips. Fries, Cheese Fries, Mac n Cheese, Slaw, Shakes, & Beverages. . Items Reviewed: *STAMP ALL THE CHICKEN HERE!! The following reviews are based on the heat level* Their No. 3 (with a medium heat slider*potato bun, pickles, kale slaw, & Dave's sauce*,a hot heat strip*with bread, Dave's sauce, & pickles*, Dave's sauce, pickles, & slaw). $12.99. The medium heat slider...LIKE THAT!! Spicy enough for one that doesn't like too much spice, crispy, juicy, & thick!! The Hot Heat Strip... STAMP!! Stop right here!! Perfectly spiced, crispy, juicy, & thick!! Their No. 2 (with a medium heat slider LIKE THAT, fries DELICIOUS, & a hot heat slider STAMP $13.99). Same rank as the aforementioned...*This is what my teenagers had with no complaints* Their No. 1 (with an Extra hot tender, Dave's sauce, pickles, & their REAPER tender $11.99). The Extra Hot Tender...LIKE THAT!! That heat lingers for a while, but it's edible!! STOP HERE!! The REAPER tender...PASS!! Again the chicken is STAMPED, but this tender was literally TOO HOT!! Not edible...try it at your own risk!! Their Chocolate Shake (Large $4.99). LIKE THAT!! This shake over the frosty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy. . Parking: Rough. . Music: YouTube: BYB 5-17-97 Excuse Me Butta Fingers . Recommendations: Any Chicken will do...brace yourself for the Reaper!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I recently picked up an order from here. As a pescatarian, I don't often find great substitutes, but this cauliflower slider was the one perfectly crisp! It was also very filling. I definitely could not have eaten more than one! It could've used a little more seasoning, but that's probably because I asked for mild. The place also looked very clean. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Cauli Daves #4 1 Cauli Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bruh this place is so goooood. I tried to get one slider with cheese and one without but they put it on both and ~I am not mad~ also splurged for the cheese fries which was def lit but I don't think I need to. Quick pickup but they were confused that I bought through Yelp -- I think they were expecting a DoorDash or Uber eats confirmation screen. read more

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my food took way too long, like forty minutes, and was cold by the time i got it i was so excited to try it too

If you read my reviews from a month prior you'll see I discovered Dave's on a trip to Long Beach, CA. I fell in love, it was easily the best chicken sandwich I've ever had and yet, I had to say goodbye to it on the West Coast. Well turns out there's a Dave's in DC so to celebrate I ordered the party pack of sliders (20) and everything is as good as I remember. I decided to get a mix of mild, medium, and hot. The hot, in my opinion is the perfect combination of spices. It's hot enough to make you sweat but isn't unbearable. The folks who greeted me at the restaurant were super nice too and helped make sure my order was received on time. 10/10 I cannot wait for the Maryland location to open. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Checked this place out on opening day. My friend who lived in LA recommended this place as one of his favorites. It lived up to hype. It was very lively inside and are welcoming. Since its new the managers ask if you need help with menu. There are 4 combo options of combinations of chicken sandwiches and tenders. I got the one with two sandwiches and fries. Once you order they will ask if you want sauce and cheese on your sandwiches and fries. I got it on all of them. The. You wait to have your number called. Once your number is called they'll ask you if you want fork and knife, more daves sauce, ketchup, or honey. Overall was a great first impression staff was nice and helpful and service was quick. The food was very good. I got my chicken extra hot. It was perfectly the seasoned and the heat was right for me but it is spicy. Chicken has a nice crunchy skin. The pickles with sandwich are must since it adds a great texture to sandwich. It also has a nice tangy slaw. The extra sauce is a must too since the sauce with it will not cover the sandwich and the fries. Overall a very good and will be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken sandwich and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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NOT crispy fried chicken. But definitely juicy, tender and spicy. It's fine but 16.30 for two tenders and terrible fries is not. Also what's up with the white bread. That's just ghetto. Give me a biscuit or something or anything other than 2 limp slices of generic white bread read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Weak soggy white bread. It's almost insulting - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lives up to the hype! Dave's hot chicken has super friendly staff and delicious food. We came right when they opened and avoided a line. We got their slider extra hot and tenders hot. For sides we got fries and the Mac n cheese. Sides were great especially the Mac n cheese. The extra hot spice level wasn't as spicy as I anticipated, but the next level is their reaper which is the hottest level. Not sure if I have the guts to try it but I wish their extra hot was spicier. There's lots of seating available and food comes pretty quick. Overall a great spot and I know I'll be coming back! read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken was pretty okay. The young man that took my order was pleasant and we had a great laugh even if it was momentary. This place has changed hands so much that the inside is off-putting to me. The mural on the wall is wonderful. I let my friend try it too and she likes it and thinks it's good. You have to sign a waiver if you're going to eat the Reaper sandwich or tenders. 3 of 5 stars. read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken is a fast food restaurant that serves halal fried chicken sandwiches. The chicken is very flavorful and crispy. They have various levels of heat, with a really nice sauce on the side. They also have a plant based variety call "Dave's NOT Chicken" which is basically a fried cauliflower steak, which I really appreciate. Overall the food is delicious. The only thing I didn't care for was the cheesy fries. The cheese wasn't flavorful, and the fries seemed like they were just store bought frozen fries. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hot, yummy, crispy and so good! I think the food was 10/10. The credit card machine was acting up, it denied my car 2 times but approved another card and same thing happened to my partner. I definitely would eat this again. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 1 slider and 1 slider with fires - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came here with some friends on a Friday evening. There's an area to order and a lot of seating in the back. The staff at the ordering counter was really friendly and helpful! I ordered the #3 and got it mild. I loved the slider - it wasn't spicy, so I think next time I could go up to a medium. My friend ordered the hot and said it was also manageable for her. The chicken was extremely tender. The tender came with bread and pickles. It seemed that most people do takeout, but the seating area was also really nice. I would definitely come back! read more

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This was the most pleasant fast-casual dining experience I've ever had. Every single crew member was SO kind and attentive - asking if I need extra sauces, offering utensils, clearing my tray off the table once my friend and I were done, etc. Every crew member offered their names (I remember Jay, but there was also a young man and a woman) and a genuine smile. For Dave's being a chain, the service was that of a mom and pop shop. I was floored! Will definitely be back. read more

Dave's exceeded expectations for me! I have been searching for good Nashville Hot Chicken and nowhere in Maryland made it right until Dave's! The chicken was juicy, hot and flavorful! Crunchy on the outside with the exact right amount of spice. I ordered the hot and medium. I will do hot every time from now on but i like spice. If you don't, go mild. Inside was fun decor. Chickens in different costumes. The DC 14th St location was an old theater so this played into that. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. You order at the front. The cashier was very nice and explained the heat levels. They open a new location in Owings Mills this Friday! See you there! Thank me later! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Medium Hot Box - Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

now that we as a nation are on the topic of hot chicken, I did indeed recently finally try daves.... - this place is alllll over my tik tok so I had pretty high hopes for a chain -I got the two piece with one hot and one medium, the hot had the type of kick that burns your lips but it didn't bring it too much to my tastebuds, the medium was not spicy at all but I will give them props for how much seasoning is crispy fried into these boys - the breading had a nice crunch even a few hours later and the chicken wasn't dry even though with the thickness of the tenders - loved how many pickles they added but slaw was very minimal I can't even review the one bite I had - sauce tasted just like thousand island, canes wines this contest with its uniqueness. the fries were like canes, soft...needed more time baking away....but these had seasoning on them so they get a point over Canes read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Box - Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Vanessa at the location in Colorado Springs by scheels was very helpful and gave us great service.

When I learned about Dave's reaper chicken, my brows perked up and I thought challenge accepted! Stopped by last night to grab it, close to closing. Took longer than anticipated, considering only 3 orders were before me so I can't imagine how long food takes when they're busy. Now, let me start with saying I have a pretty high spice tolerance and have done spicy challenges around the U.S. including a reaper burger (which definitely made me sweat), wings (which I don't remember the pepper but was one of the hottest things I've eaten), Paqui's one chip challenge (which destroyed me far more than Dave's reaper), and all those viral spicy noodles that aren't that spicy, etc. That being said, here's my review for the Reaper slider. They make you sign a waiver, probably for sh*ts and giggles, but pretty gimmicky and unnecessary. Overall, a good way to measure spice is how much it hurts when it enters and exits you and let me tell you, it's not too terrible. The spice is manageable. The key is to eat slow and take small bites. The chicken is tender and juicy and the slider is very tasty, the slaw, pickles, and potato bun, that it really balances well with the heat. Eating a couple fries in between every 3-4 bites helps too. I didn't start feeling the heat until I was almost halfway done with the slider and for a hot second (pun intended), there was a wave of fear that enveloped me, making my brain think "do I sweat? do I cry?" And after taking a meditative breath, took another bite, and that cloud of fear was gone. Thereafter, I was able to enjoy the rest of the sandwich. That was a stark difference from other spicier challenges I've done where when I take that next bite, my body and mind definitely hates me for doing that. The heat doesn't linger longer than 15 minutes in your mouth, the chili flavor definitely does and half hour later had a mild tummy ache, as expected with a heat challenge. This is a solid chicken sandwich and I think for a more casual eat, I'll probably get the extra hot but the reaper was one of the better reaper experiences I've had. read more

The food is delicious! The spice levels are pretty accurate I usually get hot and it's pretty spicy. Some places claim "hot" when it's really mild but not Dave's. read more

Our prayers have been answered! Dave's Hot Chicken has finally arrived to DC and oh man it did not disappoint. This chicken is 100% juice and tender certified with the perfect crisp of flavor on it. I did a pick up order for their free slider promo they had going on because of the limited street parking there is. My friend said the service was great despite there being a line for this delicious chicken. From what we can see through the window and what my friend saw, he absolutely loved what the inside looked like and wished we could've dined in! Definitely stopping by for this ambiance next time. The fries were so good and had similar seasoning the mild flavoring of my slider, my only wish is that I had bought a milkshake to go with it! read more

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Diana was awesome! Very good customer service and very quick to get us our order! Would definitely come back.

I went to Dave's hot chicken with a couple of friends for lunch, and I must say "it slaps". I've heard of Dave's before and I've seen images online of all their chicken sandwiches but when I heard that they open up a new location in the DMV area, I was ecstatic. They have a pretty big location in Columbia Heights. Fried chicken quality was awesome and the menus pretty easy to follow. I've personally tried over 30 different Fried Chicken Sandwich spots in the DMV area and I would say this is top-five. Look forward to going back there again. read more

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Reaper is legit. Not some weak Wendy's nuggets crap. Recommend side of milk and fortitude. Thank you sir may I have another read more

I am a frequent patron of chicken spots; however, one thing that sets the DC location of Dave's Hot Chicken apart is the incredible class the staff have in serving their guests. In particular, we had the pleasure of being served by Janiyah, who had such a great smile as she assisted my family and me after a long protest in the city. I never thought I'd have to up my manners in a chicken spot like Dave's, but the staff here are showing me different! Keep it up! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Box - Tenders, Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Diana provided great service. She was very friendly at the counter and easily navigated me through the menu. Very cool