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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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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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Tita W. 
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a year ago

Service was really good, everyone was nice and I was able to get my order very quick. However, the chicken felt slightly undercooked and I wasn't really able to enjoy it as much as I thought I would. 

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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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Alma R. 
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a year ago

Had Dave's for the first time my husband picked it up for us. He said the staff was very nice and helpful, when I got my food the packaging I must say is really cool! My food was hot and had all kinds of sauces on the side to try, I got a mild it was good but I like more spice so next time I'll get hot! The quality is there, and those pickles are super good ! It's pricey , and drinks are sold separately which kind of sucks since each meal is about 19$ but I liked it tho I'll be back to try the hotter chicken ! 

Business response:

Wow, thanks for the kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us. How about we collaborate to make it an exceptional experience? Share your ideas at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's strive for that fifth star together! 

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Ziad A. 
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a year ago

Came to try out daves hot chicken here locally. Large seating options both indoor and outdoor. No rush at all at a sunday lunch time. Service was good. The food was ok, maybe im not into the hot chicken but the sliders idk if the buns should be toasted but that would have helped and i feel they should put some more sauce in the slider itself, it was a bit dry. The fries were really fresh. Tried milkshake, vanilla, it was alright. Easy to drink unlike in n out but not as good tasting as theirs. When i saw the prices honestly ... 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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Vinnie M. 
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a year ago

I've been to this location twice and both times there has been the same worker at the counter. The food is pretty good but I'm here to talk about the cashier. His name is Sebastian and he is the nicest most customer friendly cashier I have met. He deserves a raise. 

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Allen S. 
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a year ago

Staff here is very friendly. The bathrooms are clean. Great music choice. The hot chicken is actually hot and pretty good. The shake has good viscosity and thickness. Overall really good. Only thing I could think that could be improved would be the seasoning on the fries they were a bit under seasoned. 

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Joe M. 
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a year ago

After taking the first bite of my meal, I was pleasantly surprised by the homemade feel and taste. The chicken was well-marinated and served on a soft bun, which looks like a brioche, which made the overall experience enjoyable. I ordered the #4 from the menu with mild spice, and it was a good choice. The flavor was just right! I would rate my experience 5 stars out of five. This includes the friendly staff working at the time and the ambiance is pleasantly welcoming. 

Business response:

Hey, thank you for the amazing five-star review! You're a legend! We're thrilled to have made your day. Your feedback brightens our day! 

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Lisa M. 
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a year ago

Dave's Hot Chicken exceeded my expectations. I got medium heat & it was a good level of heat (I'd say 1 notch before the nose starts running ;) it was hot, temperature-wise, along with the fries (which were cooked to perfection, just the right amount of crispiness). $10.99 was a bargain, for the chicken slider sandwich & fries. I'd like to try a shake but I was a little skeptical after seeing the small shake machine & reading another Yelper's review. 

Business response:

Thanks a million for the incredible five-star review! You're the best! We're over the moon that you had such a fantastic time. Your support keeps us going strong! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.6 star rating with 382 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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