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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

1660 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY, 14150, 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 Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Phil W. 
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a year ago

Having followed Dave's on instagram for a while now and finally getting time to drop by I felt it fitting to leave a review. I ordered the #2, 2 sliders and fries. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned (medium) and was VERY crispy and spilled off the rolls. The crinkle fries again cooked perfectly, crispy and delicious. The only negative I have is that the music in the dining area is pretty loud. If you come with a guest be ready to raise your voice to have a conversation 3 feet away. Overall, great chicken and fri... 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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Randy S. 
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a year ago

Good but not great. Chicken was kind of greasy. It was nice to have a choice of heat. 

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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Sarah P. 
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a year ago

The chicken is delicious! And the spice, is well very spicy. So if you love that combo it is for you. I got some for a friend of mine who absolutely loves spice. He said the extra hit was enjoyable and the reaper really got him. He ended upbdribkibg warm water to take the heat off his tongue. The service was timely ! 

Business response:

We appreciate your four-star review! It’s wonderful to know you had a positive experience. We aim to make every visit exceptional, and your feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc can help us achieve this. If you have a minute, please reach out, we look forward to your thoughts! 

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Sarah D. 
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a year ago

Today, I went to Dave's Hot Chicken. I saw that the restaurant had opened a few months ago, but the line was always long. My first experience was in North Carolina. It was great. This time, I downloaded the app and ordered. I saw they had coleslaw as a substitute for french fries. Please, do not do the substitute. The coleslaw is delicious. The problem is you get about a half a cup of what, the coleslaw is served in. I would imagine you get about 3 tablespoons. Very disappointing. I asked the cashiers is this typical and the... read more

Business response:

We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Help us improve and earn those extra stars. Please tell us what we could have done better at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you. 

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Amy L. 
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a year ago

We have been to Dave's hot chicken locations previously in Florida and were excited to hear about one closer. We had afternoon plans and were planned to stop in for brunch timing when they opened. Location is decent sized, with plenty of room to eat-in. They have an app for easy ordering as well. Arrived at 10:30a with one customer in front of us who ordered. We were then told we couldn't order for another 5-10 minutes or so without any reasoning, just had to wait around. Tenders were hot and fresh when they came out but sma... read more

Business response:

We're sorry we didn't meet your expectations. Help us improve and earn those extra stars. Share your concerns at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you. 

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Bruce R. 
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a year ago

Put this off long enough. Had to make the trek to the dreaded NF Blvd to check this place out. Parking lot was full, walked in and had to be 20 or so people in line to order ahead of me. Said to myself, they're all here for a reason and it better be worth it.... it ABSOLUTELY was! Had Dave's #3 meal. Fries were crinkle cut which I generally do not prefer but they were perfect. Crunchy coating soft fluffy on the inside. Finger was next, perfect crunchy outside and moist on the inside. Slider was incredible! Perfect amount of... read more

Business response:

We appreciate your four-star review and happy to have served you well. To help us deliver a five-star experience next time, we'd appreciate your detailed feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. Every insight helps us improve!" 

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Korianne L. 
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a year ago

Our first visit to Dave's Hot Chicken was delightful! The inside of the restaurant was clean and bright and does not smell like fryer grease. The order line was quick. They give you a pager to know when your order is ready. We got our food to go and everything was packaged well. We found the prices very reasonable to comparable restaurant/fast food places. There are many spice levels available. I would suggest ordering two levels hotter than you normally would as it's really not that spicy at all. We ordered light mild and m... read more

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Margaret J. 
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a year ago

Their chicken was so moist. I really liked the sauce but the medium was not very hot. Fries were good too. 

Business response:

Thank you for the four-star review, we are so glad you enjoyed your experience. To make your next visit perfect, please share your additional feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. We're looking forward to earning that fifth star from you!" 

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Annie C. 
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a year ago

My fam and I've been here 3x over the past month so it's time to leave a review... First, a friend of mine told me I *had to* try Dave's hot chicken even before this location opened (said friend lives in Cali). He raved about the hot sandwich with extra Dave sauce + honey (a must!) so low and behold when this place opened up I tried his beloved sandwich... and it was not for me bcuz it was wayyy too spicy! Second visit I had the mild sandwich and it was delish. The fries were even better as they were hot and crispy. Thir... 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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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 643 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 11:00 p.m.