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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. 

Location details

1700 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, 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 Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Kristi S. 
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a year ago

This is a fun spot if you're seeking flavorful chicken and good vibes. I ordered the 2 tender meal and have to say I was impressed with the level of flavor and the tenderness of the chicken. Also the pickles were so good! Not a fan of the plain white bread they serve the tenders on, but overall the tenders, fries and pickles delivered just the right amount of savory/salty goodness. Staff was friendly and very chill even though they were having computer issues when we stopped in. The inside decor is covered in bright graffi... read more

Business response:

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that it fell short of your expectations. Your feedback is important, and we're committed to making improvements. Please reach out to us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can address your concerns and work towards providing a better experience next time 

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Kimberly O. 
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a year ago

I'd actually like to start out by saying the food here is actually decent. Been here a couple of times with a group of friends and all of our chickens were never dry and the flavor has always been good. My friend cannot tolerate spicy foods gets a mild spice and says that's good for him. I prefer spicy food, and I would say a "hot" has a bit of a tingle. And I loveee their Mac and cheese. Super ooey gooey cheesy. While their food is good, the price and the service kinda sucks. It's like $5 for a chicken tender (Granted that ... read more

Business response:

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We've taken your comments to heart and we're keen on making things even better. Tell us more at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. We're all about growth and your next visit being top-tier. 

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Karen W. 
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a year ago

We have always received very good food from Dave's. Our orders have been accurate and always ready on time. Happy to frequent a business that gets it right. Great addition to Ft Collins! 

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Liz J. 
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a year ago

In town visiting a friend in Fort Collins, we usually go to Music City for hot chicken, which is also very good, but we saw that Dave's Hot Chicken opened up so we went there! I've had Dave's once before in Denver, and remember it being delicious. The Fort Collins location did not disappoint! My friend and I both ordered the two piece tender meal with hot tenders, and an extra side of mac and cheese and kale slaw. With drinks, all of this for two people was under $40 which is decent! The service was pretty quick, and the ... read more

Business response:

Wow! Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We're delighted to know you enjoyed your experience with us. Do come back soon 

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Abs F. 
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a year ago

I wanted to try Dave's as alternative to Canes since I love spicy chicken. For the price I would say it's not worth it. The chicken was pretty good. The seasoning was similar to Music City hot chicken, with a flavorful mix of sweet and spicy. The fries were also topped with the same spice. So I'd say they were good. The bread and sauce is where I had to dock some points. It was literally like 2 slices of white wonder bread that were barely toasted. The sauce is missing something. It doesn't pair well with the chicken because... 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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Nick W. 
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a year ago

Dave's is fine. Nothing was bad, or really exceptional. Chicken was a decent piece of chicken and was cooked well. Flavors were okay, we tried mild, medium, and hot. The cheese fries were probably the best part of the meal. For hot chicken you are better off going to Music City for a lot of reasons, no fault of Dave's, we just have a very exceptional other option basically on the same block. 

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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Becki H. 
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a year ago

I've only been here once before and while I don't like supporting chains, this one is worth it! We stood in a long line that breezed through very quickly and placed our orders at the register - two mild tenders for the husband, a single HOT slider (these sliders are basically regular sized sandwiches) for me. My husband grabbed a beer (they have four offerings on tap) and I snagged a cup for water. After only a few minutes, our buzzer went off, we picked up our food and headed to the large patio out front overlooking Colleg... read more

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Edward K. 
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a year ago

Ordered the sliders with hot spice level. Very spicy for me but could not stop eating. One slider and fries was enough for me. Good flavor and love the coleslaw in the sandwich. Food came out quick. 

Business response:

Hi Edward, 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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Autumn K. 
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a year ago

Honestly really wanted to love this place. The service was excellent!! However, the food was just okay. The chicken was nice and juicy, but everything tasted very sweet. Not worth the hype, I would recommend going to Music City Hot Chicken across the street. 

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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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 1,058 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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