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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.9

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

3524 SW Archer Rd, Ste 110, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States

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Mon11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Tue11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to Midnight
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Nishant G. 
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4 months ago

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! 

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Sujin J. 
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4 months ago

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)! 

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Jennifer H. 
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5 months ago

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)! 

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Anjan Kumar M. 
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5 months ago

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! 

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Nathaniel D. 
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5 months ago

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! 

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Ed C. 
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5 months ago

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. 

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Kelli M. 
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5 months ago

The ambiance inside is so bright and inviting and the staff is so friendly and quick to address your requests. The ordering line was long, but went fast. The chicken tenders are of good size and so soft and flavorful, you will not be disappointed. Ordered the #1 which comes with two tenders, fries, special pickles, slice of bread, and Dave's sauce. You get to choose your spice level so I got one hot and one reaper. When you order the reaper you have to sign a waiver because it is so hot. I can handle hot food....habane... read more

Business response:

This review was a wild ride! Love that the hot was a winner, and yeah—the reaper is on another level. Appreciate the detailed breakdown, and hope you come back for more (maybe with a little less fire next time)! 

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Brady G. 
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5 months ago

Food was great, awesome service and a great experience. Would recommend for anybody looking for the best chicken. 

Business response:

Great food, awesome service, and a great experience—that’s what we love to hear! Appreciate the recommendation—hope to see you again soon! 

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James D. 
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5 months ago

Amazing food really good service I never knew it was just happy to pull in glad I did it 

Business response:

Thanks, James! We’re so glad you pulled in and had an amazing experience with the food and service. Hope to see you back again soon! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 879 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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