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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

About this business

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. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and opene... read more

Location details

3530 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC, 28403, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4.8743 reviews
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Carla R. 
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6 days ago

Dave's Hot Chicken was really really good . I had the number 4 . Next time I want to try the nuggets . The workers were extremely nice and helpful . The orders came out all correct . I feel like this is more to my taste than Raising Canes . 

Business response:

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

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Zack M. 
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a week ago

This is the best chicken in town, WOW. The food was hot and fresh. I love the artwork in this place. 

Business response:

Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review! 

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Sarah J. 
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3 weeks ago

Five stars across the board!!! I am so impressed with this location. The food was fresh, hot and perfectly seasoned. The employees were very friendly and I witnessed Makayla treat every customer with warmth and respect. She truly went above and beyond to help ensure everyone's order was perfect. I am STOKED I found this spot. I was blown away! 

Business response:

Wow! Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We're delighted to know you enjoyed your experience with us. Do come back soon 

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Nicole A. 
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a month ago

Haven't ate here in a while and it is just as good as I remember !very friendly staff , fresh and good food and a very clean place . Will be returning ! 

Business response:

People like you are what keep us going. We appreciate the love and support. Hope to have you back soon! 

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Jacob P. 
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a month ago

Amazing service and food! I've never had it before, but always heard about it, and it lived up to the hype. Would highly recommend. 

Business response:

Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review! 

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Thomas H. 
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a month ago

$30 for 2 people to eat which in this time is reasonable but for the 20+ minute wait time I wouldn't say is worth it. In my opinion the place is overhyped, great amount of spice however, and the fries were quite good, as well the Mac and cheese. 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to earn those 2 extra stars. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? 

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Paul B. 
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4 months ago

1) these expensive combos out included drink. 2) to you're in the south it's not that hard to make real tea especially if you're gonna charge $3-4 dollars for a drink 3) I've been to some places that ask you to tip, but it's because they at least come out and see if you need anything, or they would at least bring the food to you, hear your requesting a tip then you yell my number from the counter for me to go get my food after I've made my drink Pluses are the food is good and the portion sizes are decent. 

Business response:

We appreciate your feedback! We understand your concerns about the pricing, drink options, and service. We’ll address the points you raised with the team to ensure a better experience. We're glad to hear the food was good and the portion sizes were to your liking. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! 

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Kellie D. 
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5 months ago

Not a fan of fried chicken myself but my son had been here before and loved it so was eager to go back when we were in town. The restaurant was large and open, kind of noisy as everything echoed. Not busy at all when we arrived but floors and tables were dirty. Son and husband both ordered a slider/tenders/fries combo. It was an impressive meal in size -- the "slider" was about the size of a chick-fil-a sandwich. Also impressed that my super picky kid will actually eat the kale slaw that comes on the sandwiches. He orde... read more

Business response:

Thank you for your feedback. We’re always striving to provide the best experience possible, and we’re sorry if we missed the mark. If you’d be open to sharing more at dhcfeedback.com, we’d appreciate the chance to address your concerns. 

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Michael F. 
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7 months ago

Best chicken period! Simple menu. Makes choosing easy. Crispy & delicious!! No competition in my book. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 

Business response:

Hey, thanks a bunch for the awesome five-star review! You're a rockstar! We're thrilled you had such a great time. Your support means the world to us! 

Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken

How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 743 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.