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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. 

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4814 Annamark Drive, Madison, WI, 53704, 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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Cherise K. 
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2 years ago

YAM - I am about this place. The 2 slider combo can absolutely serve 2 people. The sandwich is not what you could consider a slider, but it definitely packs a punch both with flavor and heat! I loved it and will definitely be back whenever I'm on the east side. the Mac and cheese was very meh, so pass on that, but the bread and fries were *chef's kisses*. Enjoy inside or take it to go at a park and you won't be disappointed. 

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Jack L. 
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2 years ago

Great food! Great flavor! Fast service (through drive thru at least, I haven't been inside) and not too pricey compared to competition. Will be going there again. Sliders and Mac and cheese are fireeee 

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Gavin H. 
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2 years ago

To be honest, I wasn't expecting what I got. I was literally blown away. I had heard a few friends talk about this place today and have been looking to spoil myself a little, so after work, I ordered while in my car and drove over right away. 7 minutes. That's all it took. 7 minutes and I don't think I'll ever get chicken from another place again. Absolutely amazing! I ordered 2 strips(mild), fries, and a slider(hot). I know... way too much for one person. The light crispy breading with dry rub and the Dave's sauce . Like I ... read more

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Kassam K. 
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2 years ago

Great food and ambiance. Dave's has managed to keep the same original taste from its initial SoCal location here in Madison as well. To top it off, it's Halal! 

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Carl L. 
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2 years ago

The chicken sandwich wars are over and the victor is Dave's Hot Chicken! The flavor and tenderness of their slider puts all of their competitors to shame. I started with the mild but plan on working my way up the spice offerings. The place exceptionally clean and the staff is very friendly. 

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Lisa P. 
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2 years ago

Great quality chicken, large servings and friendly staff. We will be back. Great add to Madison. 

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Anna L. 
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2 years ago

Wow, I am speechless with how tender, juicy, and crispy Dave's tenders are! I went there on opening day and waited a good 20 minutes before getting my food. The next day, crowd died down a little and about a month later, service has gotten pretty quick! Where do I even start with the food? Menu is simple and small, tenders is what they specialize in and that is just amazing and flavorful. The slaw and Dave sauce are great additions to the sliders. We tried their strawberry milkshake once and wouldn't recommend.... We weren't... read more

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Kyle F. 
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2 years ago

We ordered 10 of their chicken sandwiches. I really didn't know what to expect because I have never eaten there before after getting the sandwiches I was definitely impressed!! The chicken they use are huge. I was surprised. I got the hot and middle both were amazing. 

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Food R. 
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2 years ago

First time at Dave's. I had a "2 Slider and Fries" meal with a chocolate shake. The chocolate shake was -ok- but the chicken and fries were fantastic. Dave's sauce and the slaw on the sliders was very good. I love hot chicken aside from the stereotypical additional of pickles.... So needless to say I ordered with pickles. I ordered the "hot" heat level - perfect for me, could maybe go up to extra-hot. Was not as hot as anticipated. The chicken itself was definitely more of a traditional hot chicken style sandwich like yo... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 1,514 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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