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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.9

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

2540 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Laur L. 
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8 months ago

It's hard for me to find fried chicken that I really like. But my bae insisted I'd try this spot and boy did it blow me out of the water. Loved EVERYTHING and I'm still thinking of their mac. Only regret I have is ordering the medium spice level. Got to try their reaper and would either go for that or the Extra Hot next time. Manager was also a cool dude and him and my love chatted for a bit (he's more social than I am LOL) The interior also has a cool design and if it were closer to me I'd swing by more often for a slide... read more

Business response:

Thanks a million for the incredible five-star review! You're the best! We're over the moon that you had such a fantastic time. Your support keeps us going strong! 

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Sheri S. 
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9 months ago

Atreyu outstanding service - great clean restaurant. Very friendly and kind ! Yummy food. 

Business response:

Hey there, big thanks for the stellar five-star review! You're awesome! We're so glad you enjoyed yourself. Your kind words put a smile on our faces! 

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Tami C. 
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9 months ago

Great chicken every time! Consistently good food is the key to success. Never have to wait long for great chicken. Some cushion seating in the back but hard metal chairs everywhere else for those that need to know. 

Business response:

Wow, thanks for the fantastic five-star review! You're amazing! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience. Your feedback fuels our passion! 

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G W. 
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9 months ago

If you're a Hot Head, then you must try this place. A friend told me about it because he knows I love hot stuff. It was awesome. The reaper chicken sandwich was to die for. It's an hour away from where I live and was worth the drive. I was impressed with the texture and taste of the chicken also. Price wasn't bad either. If you like hot stuff this is a must. They have regular flavors also for the weak ones that go there with you. Haha. 

Business response:

Hey, thanks a bunch for the awesome five-star review! You're a rockstar! We're thrilled you had such a great time. Your support means the world to us! 

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Jane C. 
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9 months ago

It's located in a small Nice shopping plaza . Have outdoor seating . Service was extremely fast with the amount of customers. My food was delicious. First time here from Georgia and will be back. I had mild my husband had medium and he said it had a kick . As for me I'm not a spicy eater and mild Was Perfect with a lot of flavor . And the slider is basically a big juicy FAT sandwich one was way too much for me. And the restaurant was very clean . Worker was constantly sanitizing the table . 

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Manas P. 
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9 months ago

Dave's hot chicken has some of the best chicken in town. I usually get the sliders but today I got the nuggets. The food was cooked decently well but the seasoning was not the best. The chicken was only coated about half way around but the food was still pretty good. The service was nice but the line was long - nothing unusual. The place itself was fast casual with an okay dining experience. 

Business response:

Thanks a bunch for the glowing review! It's awesome to hear you had a great time. How about we team up to make it even better? Share your suggestions at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's work towards achieving that fifth star! 

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Marco S. 
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10 months ago

The food was very good, and fun fact: their sauce tastes like Canes sauce! But... ladies.. if you got nails going over your fingers tips; they 100% get covered in the grease and spices on the chicken. The service was average, wouldn't say it was horrible but also not anything special. Ambiance is uhm.. fine? 

Business response:

Appreciate the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience. Let's make it top-notch together! Visit http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's collaborate on ideas to earn that fifth star! 

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Annalisa S. 
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10 months ago

Never disappoints. REALLY hot, even mild has a kick. The service is decent for fast food restaurants and it has a very good ambiance. Always a great late night snack. 

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Edward M. 
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10 months ago

As soon as I saw there was a Dave's, I made it a point to go. It did not disappoint! The music the atmosphere was what I like. Service was adequate as it's serviced up fast food style. It was the first time I ordered the hot. It was hot but not unbearable as my heat threshold is high. The second time I went, I jumped up to the reaper. The girl at the counter tried to talk me into the next one down. But I felt confident I could handle it. I must say it was hot but it wasn't miserable. It is something I'd get agai... read more

Business response:

Yes, we are definitely comfort food, and the best if you're craving something spicy. If you want even more sweetness, try adding some honey onto your chicken next time, available upon request ( you won't be sorry) 

Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken

How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 1,832 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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