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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. 

Location details

57 Route 23, Wayne, NJ, 07470, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Alysha P. 
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a year ago

Clean establishment, fast service and good food! Stopped in because I had heard about this place but never got a chance to try so I came here and wasn't disappointed! Chicken tenders were so crispy man . 

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Alysha P. 
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a year ago

Clean establishment, fast service and good food! Stopped in because I had heard about this place but never got a chance to try so I came here and wasn't disappointed! Chicken tenders were so crispy man . 

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Renee' V. 
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a year ago

Another day. Another lunch break outing. My coworkers were raving about this place so I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Originating in Los Angeles, CA, Dave's Hot Chicken has made its way to NJ and I'm not mad about it. I am aware that this spot has been here for a while but I did not know about it. I love the logo. It's quirky and bold. I selected the No. 4 which is one slider with fries. It's served with kale slaw within the sandwich, pickles and Dave's sauce. I was feeling extra so I got cheese fries for an add... read more

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Renee' V. 
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a year ago

Another day. Another lunch break outing. My coworkers were raving about this place so I wanted to see what the hype was all about. Originating in Los Angeles, CA, Dave's Hot Chicken has made its way to NJ and I'm not mad about it. I am aware that this spot has been here for a while but I did not know about it. I love the logo. It's quirky and bold. I selected the No. 4 which is one slider with fries. It's served with kale slaw within the sandwich, pickles and Dave's sauce. I was feeling extra so I got cheese fries for an add... read more

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Maryam Q. 
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a year ago

My absolute favorite chicken sandwich. Always consistent, delicious, and perfect. That crunch, seasoning, spice and everything is 

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Maryam Q. 
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a year ago

My absolute favorite chicken sandwich. Always consistent, delicious, and perfect. That crunch, seasoning, spice and everything is 

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Chris L. 
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a year ago

Came here with 2 buddies to try hot chicken. We were able to order a tray of tender. we got mild, extra hot, hot, and reaper. We were in a let's hang out and see where the day takes up mood. We started the extra hot and it was spicy. So, spicy that we were going bad to the soda machine for more soda. But the spice was bearable. Then we went with mild to get back to reality and cool our tastes buds. Finally we went for the reaper and it's definitely spicy. The front doesn't hit as hard as the extra hot but the afterburn linge... read more

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Chris L. 
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a year ago

Came here with 2 buddies to try hot chicken. We were able to order a tray of tender. we got mild, extra hot, hot, and reaper. We were in a let's hang out and see where the day takes up mood. We started the extra hot and it was spicy. So, spicy that we were going bad to the soda machine for more soda. But the spice was bearable. Then we went with mild to get back to reality and cool our tastes buds. Finally we went for the reaper and it's definitely spicy. The front doesn't hit as hard as the extra hot but the afterburn linge... read more

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Tina C. 
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a year ago

The absolute BEST hot chicken in NJ! I trek a half hour to eat here, and the two tenders combo (hot!) with cheese fries does not disappoint! The pickles are an excellent cooking addition, and the chicken is always moist and flavorful. The inside is clean, and there's seating available most of the time. The staff is friendly and efficient, plenty of parking, but there can be a little wait time. I definitely recommend trying this out! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 1,774 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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