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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.6

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5251 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA, 95129, United States

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Christie B. 
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a year ago

I've passed this Place a few times and finally stopped in today after shopping at Trader Joe's, which is next-door. The inside is cute and clean. It's bright and airy and the customer service was pretty spot on. Their menu is extremely straightforward with not a lot of options so I opted for just the single chicken, tender medium heat with an extra side of sauce, cause I'm a sauce girlie and I got it to-go. My order came out pretty quickly and off I went. Everything was still hot when I got home and here's my thoughts: Ki... read more

Business response:

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It looks like we have some room to wow you next time. We'd love the chance to make it up to you—please reach out at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get started. 

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Adam O. 
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a year ago

Let me tell you about THIS location. The food is consistent across all locations. And it's amazing. Good value. But THIS location is special because: SERVICE: The team there today 6/26/24 was special. They greeted and said goodbye to every customer. They asked them how their food was. They checked on people during their meal. I felt like I was at a sit down restaurant. Truly a standout team of guys. SPEED: food came out QUICK. I was about 5th in line to order and my food came out within 5 minutes it seemed. Hot. Accurate.... read more

Business response:

Wow, thanks for the fantastic five-star review! You're amazing! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful experience. Your feedback fuels our passion! 

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Priscilla D. 
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a year ago

*First time review, takeout* I was craving some chicken and wanted to try out Dave's. My bf got the chicken sandwich and I got the 10 piece chicken bites. I went with medium spice because I wasn't sure what to expect. Has a light kick but I could definitely handle super spicy and might enjoy that more. I like that they gave me pickles! 7/10 - juicy, nice flavor. Cooked really well just wish it was a tad crispier. I am between a 3 and 4- because my bf said the sandwich is so good I'll definitely try that sometime! 

Business response:

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a positive experience. Let's keep the momentum going! Head to http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's brainstorm how we can elevate it to a five-star experience! 

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Emily W. 
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a year ago

I've been to a handful of Dave's locations in the bay area and in SoCal. I think it's generally not the best hot chicken sandwich I've had, but it gets the job done if you're having the craving (+convenient since there are a handful of locations now). First time trying this new location on Prospect Road, in the Trader Joe's plaza. I got the #2 (2 sliders with fries) as I usually do. It was ready in less than 10 minutes. I like the crinkle cut fries because they're crispy on outside and soft on inside. I think the chicken it... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. Let's work together to make it even better! Share your thoughts at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's aim for that fifth star! 

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Sheila B. 
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a year ago

I like Angry Chickz hot chicken so I was excited to try a similar spot. The chicken sandwich from here is WAY better, no lie. It's a little pricy at almost $20 for a combo (got the #2) but it comes with 2 big a$$ sandwiches plus a good amount of fries. It could really be 2 meals. I got my chicken medium heat and it was perfect. Juicy and crunchy around the corners, not to mention the piece itself was HUGE. It had so much flavor. The squiggly fries were bomb and especially the sauce that came with it. I got my food to go, ser... read more

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J P. 
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a year ago

The service was amazing as we walked in we were greeted profesional by Vanessa, hands up for her service. Food was amazing I got the hot it was delicious and fries were amazing. My side was the Mac and cheese loved it. We will be coming back soon. Thank you 

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Justin P. 
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a year ago

Overall Experience: 6.8/10 The restaurant is located in a plaza with many other shops. The restaurant is new, and although it has a large and bright interior, the food did not live up to what was expected. The food: I got the 2 tender with fries combo at hot hot and extra hot level. The spice was a lighter kick, but for something that I expected to be hot and spicy which the chicken did not bring. The chicken was not super crispy as hoped, a little bit on the droopy end. There also isnt enough flavor in the chicken itself... read more

Business response:

We're glad you stopped by and grateful for the feedback. It sounds like there’s still something missing for you, and we're eager to make it up. Please get in touch with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make your next experience even better. 

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Ryan J. 
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a year ago

Ok, ok, it's not gourmet. IMO Dave's hot chicken is on par with McDonalds, it's a value add fast food but I think that the one thing that separates them and gives them a good chunk of the niche market is that they offer great SPICY food and you don't find a lot of that in a fast food restaurant. If I rated only fast food Dave's would be 5 stars but for respect for people who put hard work and love into their food they get a three. Food value is a 3 if you don't like spicy food and a 5 if you love spicy food. Take the gimm... read more

Business response:

A 3-star experience means we're on our way, but not quite there. We'd like to go the extra mile for you. Drop us a line at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's see how we can make your next visit a five-star one 

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Kevin L. 
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a year ago

Located on the border of Saratoga and Sunnyvale, parking is plentiful but at peak times spots may be difficult to find. The interior is large and good for medium sized groups. #3 (5/5): medium spice. The fries were perfect. It was crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside. The seasoning was a bit light but went well with the sauce. The spice is a good level. It didn't mask the flavor and still gave a good kick. Tap to pay is accepted. Service is good and pretty quick and the food is absolutely fantastic. Overall, Dav... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.6 star rating with 335 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.