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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

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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Alyssa G. 
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a year ago

Got to try Dave's Chicken Sliders out and they're a 10/10! I really loved the flavor and felt like they were genuinely big pieces of chicken. I'm so glad a Nashville Hot Chicken place has come to Columbia because they are a fantastic addition. Don't forget to get extra Dave's sauce! 

Business response:

We're glad that we were able to make it out to you! Looks delicious! Thank you for the photo and the awesome review! 

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Chad S. 
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a year ago

Possibly the best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. Got the "hot", perfect spice level... Fries were excellent as well. 

Business response:

The best?!?! WOW! Thanks for the love Chad! We can't wait to have you back! 

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J D. 
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a year ago

My grandsons wanted to go here. It wasn't bad. OMG he like's stuff way hot!!. It was good food very spicy and a friendly staff. Clean restaurant and restroom. Il 

Business response:

Looks like he's really enjoying it lol! Thank you for the photo and the awesome review! 

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Steisy G. 
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a year ago

Came by yesterday night since this opened up right around the corner from where I stay. Can't say I was impressed. I ordered a #3 (slider and tender plate) in Medium. It's definitely more of a drier spice rub vs a wet sauce. I found my chicken to be a little dry and not as juicy as they advertise. In terms of the spice level: probably could've gone to the "Hot" spice setting - medium was a safe choice. The Dave's sauce was too sweet for my liking. Pros: customer service A-1, short wait time (took 8 minutes to get my food),... 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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Anna L. 
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a year ago

Dave's recently opened last week, and I definitely expected the line out the door, which it was. However, I was delightfully surprised at how fast the line moved. We were probably in and out in under 20 minutes! Feels like they've worked out many kinks. We ordered the slider and tender combo with extra cheese and an extra side of Mac and cheese and a vanilla milkshake. The slider was tasty, but was stacked with one too many pickles (is 4 pickle slices really necessary?). The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on th... read more

Business response:

We're happy that you're happy! If you have a minute would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc to tell us how we can earn that last star? 

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Kesha T. 
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a year ago

The food flavors were absolutely amazing . The food is always good, haven't tried everything but I will be back. Service was friendly and it was so busy within the establishment. Always looking for something new and different in Columbia. 

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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Maricella R. 
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a year ago

It was good! And well priced! But I was waiting for my food for an hour due to a buzzing device not working. The person that took my order really seemed like she didn't want to be their so it was not the best experience but I pushed through because I really wanted to try the food. Maybe it was because it was a Friday afternoon. But the fries were good though 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Holden C. 
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a year ago

There was a line out the door, but luckily I ordered online in advance. I skirted the line and snagged by bag of food. I was concerned that the line might just all be hype over a new restaurant in a town that is very much lacking in interesting places to eat. I can now report that this place is 100% worth the hype. It was delicious. Perfectly cooked chicken. Crispy and spicy outside and juicy inside. The sauce and fries and slaw are fantastic as well. Not a healthy choice, but on a rainy day like today when comfort food is i... read more

Business response:

Wow! We're so glad you loved it! Come back again soon! 

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Scott S. 
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a year ago

Did Dave's meet the hype? Or is it just another overhyped restaurant landing in South Carolina? It opened this past Friday and lines were out past the sidewalk. You know, I was always shocked a few years back that Nashville hot chicken or just hot chicken in general wasn't bigger in the Carolinas/Georgia/Florida. I remember even back in 2015ish you literally had to go to Nashville to even try hot chicken. Pros: - Plump chicken. They don't skimp on the strips. You're not going to get puny Zaxby's sized strips. - I like... read more

Business response:

Woweee!! Reaper on your first visit! Crazyyyy! We love it! and were glad that you loved it! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,237 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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