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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Newton, MA
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
141 Needham Street, Newton, MA, 02464, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight |
-- parking is easy and abundant -- the staff at the register can be a little bit slow but not a big deal since the line doesn't get too long -- the chicken sliders keep us coming back - delicious and crunchy chicken (we find medium to be the sweet spot on the spice level), delicious kale slaw, pickles inside. The fries are a perfect spice and crisp -- the inside of the building is a little on the warm side, which can make eating a spicy sandwich a little uncomfortable (and sweaty) but honestly the taste is so good I'm willi... read more
I finally got here to try it. I went for lunch. First impression: The "menu" board was not very clear (they need a bigger/better, electronic one with clear options). As many stated, you only see two combo options. I asked the counter guy if the sliders were small and he said no, they were big, so I asked if I could just get one, and he said yes. I think it was $6-something. I then ordered the Mac 'n Cheese (although I recalled some iffy reviews). They called my number, but were out of Mac 'n Cheese (then why was I a... read more
Business response:
Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? -Julie
Fast Service... ordered online and the food was ready much faster than anticipated. Staff was friendly and helpful checking on my order, and the sliders were phenomenal worth the stop in!! Keep up the great work!!
I got a mild single slider and thought the fried chicken was great. The chicken was juicy and the honey made it a great sandwich. One thing to note is the spice levels here are muted - the mild was not spicy at all and I tried a bite of my friends Hot and it was still not very spicy. If you're looking for spicy hot, go for the highest option.
Business response:
Hi Jason, We're glad you enjoyed your visit and thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We'd really love a second chance to earn that 5th star. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie
This restaurant started out great when they first opened, but the service and quality have slipped a bit since the opening. I ordered a slider and a side of fries. I placed the order at 6:15 PM and was told the order would be ready at 6:45 PM. I arrived at 6:35 PM and the food was already done. I ate out front outside and the food was already cold, especially the fries. Additionally, I asked for ketchup on the order and got honey instead. I also asked for cutlery and none was included. Lastly, the box was covered in s... read more
Business response:
Oh no! We're very sorry we let you down. We would like to make this right. Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get a second chance to impress you? -Julie
This is fast food, don't expect a Bertuccis, but for what this is, it is great quick tasty food when you want some chicken, fries and maybe some spice, depending what you order. I got Dave's #1 (2 tenders w/fries and I was pleasantly satisfied with my choice. Chicken was crispy, fries were not soggy and the sauce had some nice kick to it. I would not eat at Dave's every day/week, but it is a good faster food option in Newton, which needed this.
chicken is juicy, skin is crispy. the fries were IMMACULATE, would go again when i get my paycheck. also i love the variety of spice levels.
Well.. after waiting for the initial wave of new opening to blow over, I finally go to Dave's to give this Hot chicken a try. The Newton location was easy to find and parking at the location is busy. Since this was my first visit I figured I'd rate them on my hot and spicy scale. Ordered the number 1 with two tenders and added a extra tender. I also put in a order for a number 2 with two chicken sliders. Both with the Hot spice. My impressions were that the chicken was really good. The dry spices are simply great. No ... read more
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? -Julie
3.5 stars? I got 1 x Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries (1 x $11.99) = $11.99 Extra Hot 1 x Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries (1 x $13.99) = $13.99 Hot SUBTOTAL $25.98 TAX $1.81 TOTAL $27.79 The extra hot was definitely spicy and I had to drink lots of water. The sauce also helped with easing the spiciness. For $30 for two, it was a decent meal and very filling. I cannot decide between 3 or 4 stars because the food was definitely good. It was just a little bit more than one meal but not enough to save as a leftover for the next me... read more
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 1,365 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.