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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. 

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4601 Devine St, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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Kaneil S. 
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8 months ago

I've seen quite a bit of buzz around Dave's so I decided to try it myself. Spicy chicken, sauce galore, fries. Sounds good to me. I ordered two sliders medium heat and I really enjoyed it. The heat doesn't overpower the chicken as I've experienced with many hot chicken dishes. The sandwich just works. Chicken was juicy, fries nice and crunchy. No regrets! 

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Mike M. 
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8 months ago

I absolutely love Spicy food and Dave's Hot Chicken definitely lived up to its names. Hate going somewhere and they advertised that their food is spicy and it's not. The chicken was Very Juicy even though it's a dry rub on their chicken. I'm picky when it comes to my pickles they were perfect n crunchy. Their secret sauce was the perfect balance to the slider and great to dip the crispy fries. Just wish they cared Dr.Pepper and it would have been haven on earth. The staff was friendly and fast. 

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Heather S. 
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10 months ago

The store is well located, with friendly staff. Our food was delivered hot and delicious 

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Heather H. 
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10 months ago

We finally tried out Dave's Hot chicken and definitely did its job at surprisingly me with delicious food. Don't let the strip mall space deter you. This place is legit. We were fortunate enough to find a table it was so busy! Everything tasted so fresh and very much quality ingredients. The chicken tenders are huge! But they are not dry and perfectly crispy! The medium heat wasn't quite spicy enough but I will definitely be back. Make sure you polish everything off with a vanilla milkshake! 

Business response:

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a positive experience. Let's keep the momentum going! Head to http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's brainstorm how we can elevate it to a five-star experience! 

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Edwin L. 
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11 months ago

I come to Columbia for work and I always stop at Dave's Hot Chicken. The food is always good and the staff and service are wonderful, fast, and friendly. I would describe the ambiance as being more trendy and classier than a fast food restaurant, but not a fast casual. It is my favorite place to eat. 

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Samantha S. 
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11 months ago

First time ordering Dave's Hot Chicken and I was unimpressed. I ordered the chicken sandwich and tender combo in hot and mild. The flavor on both items were an acquired taste. They were overly seasoned and almost too salty to enjoy. The macaroni presentation and taste were not pleasant. I did enjoy the fries and dipping sauce and the food was fresh. Not sure if I would dine here again. 

Business response:

Thank you for trying out Dave's Hot Chicken and taking the time to share your first impressions. We're sorry to hear that some aspects of your meal didn't meet your expectations, particularly with the seasoning and the macaroni. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the fries and dipping sauces and found the food fresh. Your feedback is crucial for us, and we're committed to continuous improvement. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to better meet your taste preferences. For any more detailed feedback or further assis... read more

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Egbedeyi S. 
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11 months ago

Great service. Food tastes great and fresh. Attentive and helpful staff. Nice location and environment. 

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Tiarra G. 
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11 months ago

I came the other day as a DoorDasher and I'm going to assume they were behind on orders because they told me it would be a few minutes. So I wait, not even 5 minutes later they tell me the order is ready! The young man working gave me a inconvenience card for the wait, but I wasn't even waiting for a long time! Regardless they have great customer service will even being under pressure! 

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Carl R. 
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a year ago

I have been here a few times and it has been pretty good. If you like a little spice with your chicken, this is the place to go. There are many different spice levels to choose from. Personally medium is my favorite. Anything hotter than that loses the taste of the chicken and clears your sinuses. They also have ice cream shakes. The employees have been really nice. Sometimes the wait can be long though, especially when busy. Restrooms appear clean. I plan on going back. 

Business response:

Thank you for your kind review and for being a repeat guest at our restaurant! It’s great to hear that you enjoy the spice levels we offer, especially the medium spice, and our ice cream shakes. We appreciate your patience during busy times and are glad our team made a positive impression. We're always looking to improve, so if there’s anything we can do to make your next visit a five-star experience, please let us know at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc. Looking forward to serving you again soon! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,244 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.