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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. 

Location details

1206 Western Avenue, Albany, NY, 12203, 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 Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4.81,925 reviews
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Chris S. 
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a year ago

This was my first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken. And I can't say I had a bad experience. I ordered the 2 Sliders with Fries. The fries were not amazing. They were definitely something I could eat, but I did find them a bit flavorless. The "Dave's Sauce" that came on the side helped that quite a bit. That sauce was incredible. It's obvious that they are making a copy of the "Cane's Sauce" from that fast food chain, but that was a good thing. The sauce was super creamy and had a very unique flavor compared to sauces you co... 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 

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Chris S. 
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a year ago

This was my first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken. And I can't say I had a bad experience. I ordered the 2 Sliders with Fries. The fries were not amazing. They were definitely something I could eat, but I did find them a bit flavorless. The "Dave's Sauce" that came on the side helped that quite a bit. That sauce was incredible. It's obvious that they are making a copy of the "Cane's Sauce" from that fast food chain, but that was a good thing. The sauce was super creamy and had a very unique flavor compared to sauces you co... 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 

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Jodi V. 
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a year ago

I ordered a medium #1 (two tenders, fries, white bread) and also checked in on Yelp for a free chocolate milkshake. The food came out very fast and the woman at the cashier was pretty friendly too for the various questions I had. It is very spacious and pretty clean inside, and there is retro hipster-esque art painted on the walls. I was in the mood for some spicy chicken but I guess I should have gotten a higher spice level. Having never been to a Dave's Hot Chicken before, I chose the medium spice since that's usually a g... 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 

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Jodi V. 
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a year ago

I ordered a medium #1 (two tenders, fries, white bread) and also checked in on Yelp for a free chocolate milkshake. The food came out very fast and the woman at the cashier was pretty friendly too for the various questions I had. It is very spacious and pretty clean inside, and there is retro hipster-esque art painted on the walls. I was in the mood for some spicy chicken but I guess I should have gotten a higher spice level. Having never been to a Dave's Hot Chicken before, I chose the medium spice since that's usually a g... 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 

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Brandi S. 
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a year ago

I saw a TikTok about this place, and when I searched it didn't realize we have a location nearby! I made an order on the app and it was ready within about 10 minutes. Food was hot and fresh, chicken super crispy. I went with mild and medium, but next time I'll go a bit hotter and put some honey on the chicken. Sides were great, too. The kale salad is delicious. The store is new, everything super clean. The staff was courteous. A bit pricy for fast food, at $20 for the meal + 1 additional side (free drink from the app), but b... read more

Business response:

We truly appreciate your positive feedback. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're glad to have hit the mark with you! 

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Brandi S. 
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a year ago

I saw a TikTok about this place, and when I searched it didn't realize we have a location nearby! I made an order on the app and it was ready within about 10 minutes. Food was hot and fresh, chicken super crispy. I went with mild and medium, but next time I'll go a bit hotter and put some honey on the chicken. Sides were great, too. The kale salad is delicious. The store is new, everything super clean. The staff was courteous. A bit pricy for fast food, at $20 for the meal + 1 additional side (free drink from the app), but b... read more

Business response:

We truly appreciate your positive feedback. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're glad to have hit the mark with you! 

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Kristine S. 
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a year ago

Dave's Hot Chicken has been on our radar for a while now so when we drove by this location in Albany we just had to stop in. Hubby ordered the Dave's #1 Hot Tender Basket and I ordered the Dave's #3 Mild Tender & Mild Slider Basket. Our food came out in about 5 minutes. Everything was delicious! The slider was huge, more like a small sandwich. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, even for mild. It also had a really nice crunch. I enjoyed the thick cut pickles, kale slaw and Dave's sauce. The toasted potato bun was an excelle... read more

Business response:

5 stars back to you for being an amazing guest! Thanks for the love and see you next time! 

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Kristine S. 
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a year ago

Dave's Hot Chicken has been on our radar for a while now so when we drove by this location in Albany we just had to stop in. Hubby ordered the Dave's #1 Hot Tender Basket and I ordered the Dave's #3 Mild Tender & Mild Slider Basket. Our food came out in about 5 minutes. Everything was delicious! The slider was huge, more like a small sandwich. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, even for mild. It also had a really nice crunch. I enjoyed the thick cut pickles, kale slaw and Dave's sauce. The toasted potato bun was an excelle... read more

Business response:

5 stars back to you for being an amazing guest! Thanks for the love and see you next time! 

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Fatoma R. 
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a year ago

Was at U Albany for a work trip and was so happy to find a Dave's right by campus! If you haven't heard of Dave's yet...yikes, and yes it is worth the hype. What I like the most is how everything on the menu can be customized to your preferences. I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese sauce but the seasoning on the chicken and if you love spice, here's your chance to add as much as you want! This spot is also HUGE! But I guess that's my downstate side showing. Super friendly staff and an overall great spot, if I ever end up at Al... read more

Business response:

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

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,925 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.