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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.5

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141 Needham Street, Newton, MA, 02464, United States

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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 2:00 a.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to Midnight
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A R. 
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3 years ago

Wanted to like it... probably some of the worst fried chicken you can have. The chicken consistency was extremely varied and salty from the three times I ordered. Looks good but tastes pretty awful. Everytime I had it I felt sick to my stomach for a few hours. Stay away for your own good. 

Business response:

Hey Alex, I am so sorry that you didn't enjoy your meal! We certainly strive to ensure every guest loves their experience with us. I would love to know a little more about your experience, and hopefully get a second opportunity to impress! Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make this up to you? -Julie 

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AT R. 
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3 years ago

Wanted to like it... probably some of the worst fried chicken you can have. The chicken consistency was extremely varied and salty from the three times I ordered. Looks good but tastes pretty awful. Everytime I had it I felt sick to my stomach for a few hours. Stay away for your own good. 

Business response:

Hey Alex, I am so sorry that you didn't enjoy your meal! We certainly strive to ensure every guest loves their experience with us. I would love to know a little more about your experience, and hopefully get a second opportunity to impress! Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make this up to you? -Julie 

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John M. 
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3 years ago

This place is not just a wait it's a long wait a hour wait for Mac n cheese n a chicken slider don't go if your working on break you won't get to enjoy your lunch you prob end up having to leave to get back to work before you can even get your 30 dollar meal like I did they have a bunch of chicken heads working there if you ask me. Waste of time! 

Business response:

Hey John, I am so sorry that you didn't enjoy your meal! We certainly strive to ensure every guest loves their experience with us. I would love to know a little more about your experience, and hopefully get a second opportunity to impress! Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make this up to you? -Julie 

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Gary R. 
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3 years ago

Just got take out and it was completely inedible. Dry, overcooked chicken, soggy fries, and watery, microwaved mac and cheese. Absolutely disgusting. 

Business response:

Gary, We are very sorry about this experience and would like to make it right. Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? - Julie 

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Joyce P. 
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3 years ago

More so 3.5. I loved the slider and the wall art. But my pain points were: 1. The price vs the amount you get 2. Underwhelming presentation. I ordered for in store and received carryout boxes. You go to Dave's expecting the presentation you see online but we didn't get that. 3. I ordered an extra hot tender but was given a hot one. 4. I was told it was "overhyped," I can understand why. 

Business response:

Joyce, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We'd love a second chance at that fifth star. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? - Julie 

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Mike R. 
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3 years ago

First time was excellent, everything piping hot. Today came in a Monday more or less Off day, the 2 orders both BONE dry. NONE of the orders had the Sauce drizzle featured on standard slides like others display on the Yelp images. Tasteless, Over cooked low quality flavor. I think it was RE Fried because the chicken tasted HARD not Fresh and moist, again Dry as TOAST this time. I don't think I'll be spending $60 a Week, let's face it, quality food not cheap, but when it's Hit Or Miss it's a Turn off. Also order was NOT ready... read more

Business response:

Hey Mike, 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 

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Chris K. 
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4 years ago

I ordered 3 of #1s 2 boxes had no fries. The chicken tenders were small and very dry even though they were brined? Most likely - they were cooked way ahead of time then refried or the pieces were small but fried too long as if they were normal size tenders (see Drakes IG pic). Adjust the cook times. Also, the girl putting together the order didn't know what she was doing. She gave two packs of ketchup for my invisible fries. Yikes. Imma tell Drizzy. 

Business response:

Hey Chris, We can do way better! Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get a second chance at earning those extra three stars? -Julie 

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Luis F. 
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4 years ago

Review: not worth the price, wait or calories! It's dry chicken, only tenders and sliders. Fries & mac n cheese are ok. Employees are about as unfriendly as they get. KFC and Popeyes are much, much better. 

Business response:

Hey Luis, 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 

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Jason A. 
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4 years ago

I was excited. Real hot chicken in Boston? Count me in. When I went on a Friday evening, there was a lineup out the door. Enthusiastically, I placed my order with a pre-pubescent teen holding an iPad. We got both the tenders and the sliders. The reality? It tasted absolutely nothing like Nashville Hot Chicken (referred from here on out as "the OG hot chicken"). This definitely wasn't Prince's Hot Chicken. Heck, it wasn't even Hattie B's quality. There was simply not enough 'juice' to the sauce; it tasted a whole lot like t... read more

Business response:

Hey Jason, 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 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.5 star rating with 1,698 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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