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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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Bradley T. 
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a year ago

Not worth all the hype. Pricing is fair at $9.99 for sandwich and fries, with Coke slaw topping. Chicken? Fried chicken breast MILD is tender and juicy but doesn't have a KFC or Popeyes flavor surprise to the batter. Without sauce it's kinda blah. Dave's sauce? Tastes like mayo + ketchup. No spices nada. A huge negative as compared to Chick-fil-A's delicious assortment of sauces. Coleslaw? No enticing flavor at all. Like eating cabbage dipped in mayo. Blah. Very disappointing. Fries? Excellent. Seasoned thankfu... read more

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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Deanna N. 
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a year ago

Great food and nice folks working hard there that riper is seriously fire in your mouth 

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Michelle Z. 
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a year ago

Honestly really good fried chicken sandwiches!! I've been to a Dave's in LA and this one was maybe even a little better. The chicken is surprisingly juicy and super flavorful. The bread is buttered nicely too which is a great touch. Their sauce doesn't really stand out to me but that's ok -- I feel like the chicken is the star of the sandwich anyway. Gets your hands so greasy when you eat it but sometimes we need that :) Also I love their fries so much. They're seasoned so well and not soggy! There's a lot of seating insid... read more

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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Jenny G. 
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a year ago

Stopped in on our way though Buffalo. Very new but the service was quick and it was delicious. There were so many people there at 10pm on a Friday night! Friend got #1 with Mac & cheese. Very good. I got #4 sliders are bigger than usual size and they had really good fries! A bit noisy with so many people there but would go back again! 

Business response:

We're thankful for 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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Ryan L. 
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a year ago

This place always seems packed, good reason too delicious chicken and fries. I normally don't like the crinkle cut fries but they make them crispy and season them well. Chicken is crispy and moist. Very nice also gave me two pieces of chicken in my sandwich 

Business response:

People like you are what keep us going. We appreciate the love and support. Hope to have you back soon! 

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Nef F. 
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a year ago

I am not sure what all the hype is about. I tried Dave's for the second time at the request of my spouse. Again it was just ok, I waited about a good hour for my food which is understandable as it was a Friday night. My time waiting inside the restaurant was very telling. During my hour wait I watched numerous staff members and I mean numerous 10-13 associates at a time just idle behind the cash register and in the kitchen. I also witnessed what appeared to be a manager go from taking out the trash to walking right back int... 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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Ray Ray K. 
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a year ago

Good but Basic not much special vs other hot chickens or even Popeyes chicken , nice to have something new 

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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Bianca S. 
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a year ago

So we got a Dave's on the boulevard and everyone was so excited there were long lines for the first few weeks or so. I've heard of it because it's a chain, but this is our first in the WNY area. I went during the week around 2pm and it wasn't busy, there were people in line and eating inside but it wasn't a long wait. I probably waited 10/15 minutes tops. They've also started doing takeout which wasn't offered when they first opened so I saw people grabbing orders to go also. I ordered the sandwhich/ single tender combo with... read more

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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Catalina A. 
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a year ago

Waited a couple of weeks from opening day to avoid the long lines. We got our order taken within 5 mins of being in line & the workers are very friendly and helpful. The negative side to this review was it took a total of 28 mins to wait for the food to come out. The waiting area should've been thought out a bit better since I felt that everyone was smooshed together awkwardly. Nonetheless I got 2 tenders with fries (medium heat) & it was perfectly cooked & crunchy. It really isn't super spicy but it has a subtle hint to th... read more

Business response:

Looks delicious! Thanks for the awesome photo and stellar review. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by and show us some love. If you have a minute, please reach out to us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc and tell us how we can earn that fifth star 

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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.