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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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7007 Sligo Drive, Madison, WI, 53717, 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.
4.9935 reviews
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Karen K. 
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a year ago

Great new chicken place! The general manager is a gem. Try them, you won't be disappointed. Yummy!! 

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Sho R. 
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a year ago

I had dinner from here. The place was larger and I expected. It was modern as well. I went with daves #2 2 sliders with fries. I went extra hot. That was actually hotter than I would like. I should have just ordered hot. Mac n cheese side was just ok. Dave's sauce was good. I also went for a top loaded oreo vanilla milk shake. This is the worst milkshake I had in Wisconsin. Generally all milkshakes in WI are rich and creamy. 

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Gail H. 
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a year ago

The parking is a little wonky. It was 1:00pm in the afternoon and we were the only two in the restaurant. The food came out slow. Very loud music inside, couldn't have a conversation so we sat outside. Not an extensive menu. I ordered two chicken tenders, one mild and one medium. Comes with fries. When I received my order I had been given 3 chicken tenders. No identification of which was mild or medium. It's definitely "fast food" as it's deep fried. I would've liked a baked option. The coating is very messy and they should ... read more

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m W. 
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a year ago

This is an outpost of this growing chicken fingers restaurant. Located on the corner and parking is to the rear. Located near a BBQ place and several other businesses. Handicap parking is available and no drive through service. You enter the restaurant and place your order. Various options for chicken and sauces. Cash, and credit card. They take on line orders as well. Based on my first and last visit, most people placed on line orders. Requested no pickles and yes I had pickles. They must cook to order, chick... read more

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Adam L. 
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a year ago

Service was fine. Great little grouping of restaurants. Spicy was more sweet than savory. I prefer savory. Will try again before making any longer lasting ruling. 

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Kathy M. 
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a year ago

Cool vibe, large pieces of chicken, comes with a piece of bread and pickles. You pick your spice or heat at this place. I'm always amazed seeing more quick chicken restaurants popping up. According to my kids they said it's right up there in same level as chick fil a. Above Raising Canes. Nice seating area outside during nicer months. Be prepared to pay a little more but it's bigger than a normal chicken tender. 

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Alex L. 
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a year ago

Put quickly, this place is just overpriced and not quite on the ball. I got pickup, so I can't comment on the fairly plain location, but my order was right and I checked out quickly. The chicken tenders are large, but not huge, and for $12, I'd hope to get more than two and fries. But none of that can really solve the biggest problem - these are just not hitting the hot chicken bar for me. I lived in Nashville for the last four years before moving back. Hot chicken, to me, doesn't have hot spice coating nearly so powdery -... read more

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Max M. 
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a year ago

Great hot chicken, the sliders are really tasty with great flavor. The sauce served with the meal is delicious, I wish it had come with the slider as well! I love hot food and eat a lot of spicy food and Extra hot is just about as hot as I'd like it! The food is a bit expensive but the portions are large and worth it! I've been to the location on the East side too, food quality is equal across both! I went in at 3:30 on a weekday, no line or much of a wait for food. Definitely worth trying, I've eaten hot chicken at the ... read more

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Kia L. 
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a year ago

Im visiting my sister and wanted some great comfort food to order in on a rainy day. I ordered a two piece meal, the chicken sandwich and the tender with fries! My food was seasoned well, fresh and the meat was juicy. Really good classic chicken spot. Just a warning that the hot is EXTRA HOT and the extra hot is SIZZLING with heat! I'll stick to a mild next time! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 935 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.