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Dave's Hot Chicken

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TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept — take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept in a parking lot in East Hollywood serving a simple menu of tenders, sliders, fries, and kale slaw — they created a viral cult following with lines consistently over an hour long. 

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22208 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI, 48124, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Tue11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to Midnight
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Luayy A. 
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3 years ago

So my opinion I've had the best hot chicken in the country this is alright for Michigan I'll give you that was not the best in the country I've been in Nashville I've had every spot they have tried, If I can compare Dave hot chicken to party foul it dont came near but it's good hot chicken but to really hot go to nashville thats where it started. I can tell you about pepper fire that place is really good but my opinion is that is really good at Michigan has a Place like this I was really juicy tender water flavour 

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Karim J. 
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3 years ago

Nashville hot chicken is a food fad that hasn't died yet and likely will not for awhile. I am grateful there is a Dave's nearby now as it is supposedly a popular franchise. The menu is very simple and easy to read. The food is a bit expensive but very satisfying and the tenders are actually a decent size compared to other places offering similar food. The "Hot" level was the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful for my tasted, and their famous sauce is a wonderful creamy complement to it. They even give honey packets which ... read more

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Zanita W. 
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3 years ago

Major tip: Go right when they open! I actually had pleasant experience here. Since we got there pretty much around 11:15am when they opened, we were able to order and get our food in around 10 minutes. I got the chicken tender & slider combo with cheese and I would just get the sliders, the tenders are kind of pointless. I got my heat set as medium and since I don't eat spicy food that definitely is enough spiciness for me! They make sure they put HEAVY seasoning on their chicken where it sticks to the back of your throat. W... read more

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Khalil A. 
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3 years ago

Food was ok. slaw and sauce compliments the chicken on the slider pretty well. Overall the chicken is overly salty and the seasoning on it is extra heavy (kind of tastes like taco seasoning.) Fries were not so good, cold/soggy, standard frozen crinkle cut. Chicken tender by itself is seasoned heavily and super salty. I'd be willing to give it another try, but I'd rather drive down to Eureka eatery (coming soon to Dearborn) in Monroe for the best chicken sandwich in the state. 

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Steve F. 
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3 years ago

This place has really good chicken sandwiches. I got the mild spice and was surprised that the chicken is seasoned well. Although the line looks long, it goes by really quickly. 

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Zayed K. 
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3 years ago

The slider and tender was good along with the fires. Mac & cheese was also good but finished it before taking the pic. I don't see the hype in the long lines but overall the food was good. 

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Zach S. 
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3 years ago

My wife and I were visiting from Texas and as we were passing by we saw a long line and decided to check out the restaurant. They had one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Marwa who was working the register was extremely helpful and kind and made our experience there much better. If you happen to be around Downtown Dearborn make sure you stop and try this place out. You will definitely want to come back! 

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Angela T. 
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3 years ago

I was so excited to try this place after seeing it on instagram. I went on a Thursday at 2pm. There was a line, but it wasn't bad. It took me about 15min to get to the front to order and about 5-10 after that to actually get my order. I really liked the girl at the cash register she was really sweet and helpful. Unfortunately I don't know her name, but she was hijabi. As for the food: I ordered the #3 which comes with a slider, tender, and fries. I also got a soft drink. My total was about 20 something with tip. The s... read more

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Angie L. 
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3 years ago

I always say, if you don't want to wait in a long line, don't go somewhere when it first opens. All of the people who complained about long lines and big crowds and decided not to go (or to leave a bad review) for those reasons are MISSING OUT. The chicken was amazing, the fries were delicious and the line moved surprisingly fast. They're definitely on top of it with the service. It's quick, the food is fresh and the lobby, bathrooms and tables were cleaned consistently as costumers left. We'll definitely be back! 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.4 star rating with 2,239 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.