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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Gainesville, FL
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
3515 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight |
We tried Dave's for the first time in Gainesville while passing through. I have been wanting to try it since first seeing them in Texas. I would say, if you like chicken tenders and the option to get them extremely hot, this is a great place. If you are looking for options, there really aren't any. Tenders are sizable and a variety of heat options from none to Carolina Reaper. Fries are good too. Typical counter service and a fast food atmosphere so probably not good for an evening out. Great place to grab a quick b... read more
Business response:
Thanks for sharing Edward! Please visit us again soon!
The food was incredibly delicious! We got the sliders and fries with honey and the Dave's sauce--a classic! You definitely need a lot of napkins though because it's messy. The service was very friendly and quick! The ambiance was nice, but I felt like it could be improved with more personalization. Otherwise, great place to get a bite to eat!
Business response:
Hi Jenna, So glad you tried the sliders and fries with honey! A must! Thank you for sharing your experience.
First time here and the cashier was outstanding explaining everything about the food and spice levels . The service was outstanding. The food was great. They have from no spice to reaper flavor chicken. It's a little more money then your other chicken joints. We would come back again. Give it a try for yourself!
Business response:
Love hearing that the service and food made a great first impression! Appreciate you giving us a try—hope to see you again soon!
Service and quality are excellent. Just a fair warning: they're extra hot is truly hot. I eat Tabasco sauce for breakfast, and the extra hot chicken made me sweat. I can't even imagine what reaper would feel like.
Business response:
Sounds like you’ve got a solid spice tolerance, but yeah—extra hot is no joke! Appreciate the warning for others and the kind words about the quality. Hope to see you back for another round!
I am not going to lie! I was skeptical at first and I was heartbroken when Burgerfi disappeared. Then, my husband said, "Let's try Dave's chicken." And, I said,"why not?" Bc Dave's hot chicken had taken over the burgerfi location. We love us some spicy chicken!!! So, he went and got a take out with a slider with spice level reaper to calm the heat down and two extra spicy thinking we are eating extra spicy like pros without even sweating and getting a reaper just for a conversation piece. Then, he told me that he had to ... read more
Business response:
This review was a rollercoaster, and we loved every second of it! The reaper waiver always gets people, and it sounds like it lived up to its reputation. Glad you and your husband gave us a shot—hope to see you again (maybe for something a little less intense next time)!
Took the family to Daves hot chicken today for the first time. The overall food was delicious, I especially enjoyed the NOT Ckn slider, this is a breaded and fried slice of cauliflower, you have the same "flavor" options as the chicken. The bread was soft, cauliflower cooked to perfection, flavor of the breading was delicious, and the coleslaw on the sandwich was great. I personally did not enjoy the flavor of the dave' sauce (luckily i asked for that to be put on the side, if you are unsure, I recommend doing just that). Th... read more
Business response:
Appreciate the detailed feedback! Glad the cauliflower slider was a hit, and we hear you on the combo meal expectations. We’ll definitely take that into account. Hope you come back for another round (and fingers crossed they keep the cauli around longer)!
This is my favourite burger in the town, and the taste is so good and satisfying. Must try burger place in Gainesville.
Business response:
Love hearing that we’re a must-try for you in Gainesville! Appreciate the support—hope to see you again soon!
Great fast casual chicken restaurant. I got a 3 piece chicken tenders, which came with fries and garlic toast. I was initially disappointed at the price, but didn't realize how filling it was. After receiving my food, I don't know that I could've eaten much more. I got them mild and the seasoning itself on the chicken was delicious without adding much heat. I don't know how exactly to describe, but it's like a thin layer of spices that stick to your finger and are delicious. Definitely would return and recommend it!
Business response:
Glad you gave us a shot, and it sounds like the portion size delivered! Love hearing that the seasoning hit just right—hope to see you back for another visit!
Food was ok. Not sure I would go back. Very cold inside and seemed over priced for Chix fingers.
Business response:
Appreciate the feedback. Sorry we didn’t quite win you over, but thanks for giving us a try! If you'd like to share more, please reach out to us at dhcfeedback.com. We'd love for you to give us another shot.
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 807 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.