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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2 (114 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
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    Hot Box - Sliders
    Usamah N.

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

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    John L.

    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.

    Sabrina G.

    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.

    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.

    Diana A.

    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.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Jerran N.

    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

    Hot Box - Tenders
    Vincent L.

    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.

    Michelle C.

    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.

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    Trendy D.

    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

    A Slider & Tender
    Larry M.

    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

    Cauli Daves #4 1 Cauli Slider with Fries
    Breanne R.

    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.

    Cheese Fries
    Joanna F.

    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.

    Salman C.

    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.

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    1 year ago

    great food and vibes inside the shop. good service and helpful staff. would come here again of course

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    2 years ago

    Great service! Jr especially was so amazing, helpful, and welcoming! Love the chicken love the vibes here.

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    2 years ago

    i didnt think the food would be good. A good friend told me about this and now this is probably my top 1 chicken place 10/10 fr.

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    3 years ago

    Great service, Great food have wanted to check out Dave's for a year or so and definitely wasn't disappointed.

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    2 years ago

    Great sandwiches, chicken tenders and milkshakes. Also the spice leves is where it's at!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious and the fact that you can choose the level of spicy you want your chicken it's just perfect and Dave's sauce it's omg

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    2 years ago

    the food took awhile and was cold but it seemed good and i am willing to try it again

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    3 years ago

    Good Food but are y'all doing delivery here cause I'm not a big fan of Columbia Heights.

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    The food is very nice I love the variety in heat & the portion size will leave you feeling full and satisfied!

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    3 years ago

    Came here because of instagram. Definitely expected better; chicken was bland, Mac and cheese was not good, fries were good.

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    3 years ago

    Sandwich was not prepared properly, fries were lukewarm, macaroni & cheese is one step up from the Kraft in a box.

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    I went there today. The service was good the food was good. The place was nice and clean Definitely will go back

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