Dave's Hot Chicken

Hong N. 

on Yelp

a year ago

The chicken tenders can either be a hit or a miss -- juicy & tender or dry & semi-tender. The amount of batter used is good. Nice crisps. I love the smoked paprika seasoning concept, but I personally find it a bit overwhelming. Which explains why their sauce really compliments along with it. Their sauce though. *french kisses/* Delicious! We ordered their medium spice, IMO, not spicy at all. (Please note that we have a higher tolerance for spicy food.) Good service and plenty of parking space~ 

Angelica O. 

on Yelp

a year ago

So I gave up meat for lent and my friend asked if I wanted food from here. I laughed and said "ok sure except I'm not eating meat right now" she said "that's ok because this is a cauliflower slider" I couldn't BELIEVE that a fried chicken place would have a veggie option so I said "GET IT". I wasn't expecting a lot but it was soo good! The sandwich had such a great crunch to it. No soggy bread, or breaded cauliflower. The sandwich was so good! The fries are just ok. I would have liked them to be a bit more crunchy/ crispy? B... read more

Michael C. 

on Yelp

a year ago

Nice huge, juicy chicken tenders but the spice, at Medium, was too overpowering. I don't mean too hot, just too much paprika for me. I'll come back and try a notch lower and hope my fingers don't get stained red. The fries, pickles and their house sauce were also good. I didn't eat any of the bread slices. Counter service is friendly. The place is very clean with plenty of seating. 

Alex D. 

on Yelp

a year ago

The food is real good the chickens crispy, juicy and full of flavor highly recommended 

Patrick S. 

on Yelp

a year ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is a chain that is welcome addition that serves solid hot chicken sandwiches. With more fried chicken sandwich places opening up, I am glad there now are more options in Marin! While Dave's doesn't do anything unique or spectacular to the fried chicken sandwich, I was not complaining. Located in the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center, Dave's is pretty spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor seatings. Ordering is easy as going up to the counter with your order number being called out for pickup. Both times I... read more

Amy T. 

on Yelp

a year ago

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and I'm glad I picked this location! The woman working the register was nice and helpful in explaining the spice levels - I went with medium since she said mild is not spicy at all. Medium spicy tasted barely spicy to me but very flavorful and juicy regardless. I think I will try Hot next time. I ordered the tenders with fries and a small vanilla milk shake. Everything was really good. She recommended adding honey to the chicken and I second it. The Dave's special sauce reminds me of t... read more

Nick T. 

on Yelp

a year ago

Dave's hot chicken is what I would consider the best place to go in Novato if you're looking for an amazing meal and something that is affordable yet worth every dollar too! The guy who is behind the counter, or the girl is always kind and very receptive and a good listener, as I am somebody who does like to talk lol. Go check it out if you have it and if you're a big In-N-Out fan that's right next-door and they're both equally amazing companies. 

Mike K. 

on Yelp

a year ago

Although I really love bone-in fried chicken, my daughter insisted I try Dave's for lunch. Well, I wasn't disappointed - and I'll tell you next time my wife and I will split a single order since you can ask for different spice levels for each piece! The bread is a bit funny, I guess it's there to sop up any leftover grease from the fryer? But the chicken was the star - we ordered very spicy and the second from most mild, and I thought the spicy was VERY spicy, even the mild had a nice kick to it, but overall the taste way t... read more

Brian E. 

on Yelp

a year ago

NOVATO - HAS DAVES HOT CHICKEN!!! I love Dave's for the food & service. The chicken is plump & juicy. Service is quick & friendly. Sit in or outside with a fast food service style. Perfect for a quick bite! SPICE LOVERS: Challenge yourself to do the REAPER - it's not that bad, promise ‍