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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.7

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

8397 Leesburg Pike Ste. 35, Vienna, VA, 22182, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 10:00 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 10:00 p.m.
4.7371 reviews
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Kewal P. 
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a year ago

Super busy dining exceptional. Food amazing, dining spacious. Vibe immaculate. Cashier Jose and Nicole above and beyond. Super patient and listening to your wants and needs before following up with that grade A service!!! God bless this store, the staff and management!!!!!! 

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Yu-Jie T. 
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a year ago

Price was comparable with other hot chicken restaurant around here. The sliders aren't too big or too small. The fries was ok but not fresh fryer hot. I order the extra hot and reaper. I couldn't feel any heat at all on both orders. I went there twice to order the reaper just to confirm that there was no heat at all. Goto Wooboi and order the Code Blue to get real Nashville Hot Chicken. 

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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Kara Z. 
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a year ago

I came in here for a late dinner and I was glad that they were still open. I've been here a few times and I actually have a couple of favorites. I decided to order one of my regular platters which is the first combo on their menu board. That would be the 2 chicken tenders with their fries, and a slice of bread. The platter included a pickle which is what I ate first. For the drink I just requested a bottled water. There were several employees who were working behind the counter and in the kitchen, so placing my order was... read more

Business response:

5 stars back to you for being an amazing guest! Thanks for the love and see you next time! 

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Zaza P. 
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a year ago

Run into this place while going to DSW . It was absolutely pack on a Saturday afternoon. I was very impressed with the quality of the food . Would return for sure . 

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Chandler D. 
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a year ago

Really good chicken spot. There are options for spice: no spice, mild, medium, hot, reaper. I've never had an issue with service here, but they are still a new location. It's a casual chicken spot. 

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Jasmine K. 
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a year ago

Surprised at the rating this place has! I'll speak on my experience and order! FOOD- combo #3 (one slider + one tender + fries) this meal was like $12.99... what?? I saw complaints about price and I just don't know how. SPICE LEVEL- I recommend getting a spice level BELOW what you would typically get at a different place. Their spice has a kick and a ton of flavor. ESPECIALLY with the tenders. The slider is a lot more tolerable because of the bread. AMBIANCE- Amazing! They've got a great, colorful art wall and plenty ... read more

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Nora A. 
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a year ago

We loved Dave's Hot Chicken! The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly despite how busy it was. The food was delicious and the chicken was crazy flavorful. I heard some people complaining about how the chicken is not coated in sauce, so beware that the chicken is more of a dry rub and is well seasoned. I went with the mild heat and it had a nice smoky flavor. Bf got the hot heat and it definitely had a kick but honestly not too bad. I got the one slider and one tender combo and could not finish it! Next tim... read more

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Marjan W. 
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a year ago

A fun spot with awesome and colorful artwork! Located at the end of a strip mall, we found parking easy in the back. We tried the slider and tenders at level medium and they still had some spice to them and a lot of flavor. I'm not a huge fan of Nashville hot chicken but this was good, I might just opt for mild next time. The tenders were huge, we ordered 3 in one meal but 2 is plenty for next time. The slider was my favorite as the slaw really helped to offset the heat. Fries were good as well, a little salty, however. Se... read more

Business response:

Hi Marjan, 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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John M. 
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a year ago

So tried this place today. Seems a bit pricey for chicken but it is what it is. The facility is nice and clean. They also have an outdoor area. I ordered the two piece tender with fries, hot level of spice. It took about five minutes for them to make it. Fast considering. First impression was the size of the tenders. They are very big, more like half a boneless breast. The crinkle cut fries are nice and they include very nice pickle slices, two pieces of white bread and a sauce. The spice is a dry seasoning. Most places w... read more

Business response:

Hi John, 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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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 371 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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