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Dave's Hot Chicken

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942 Jefferson Rd., Rochester, NY, 14623, 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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Christina L. 
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a year ago

This place is so cool inside & out. I went on the later side, and it wasn't busy. Online ordering was down so I just went inside and every worker was patient of it being new. Although it was a little pricey (two meals plus shakes as drinks were $47) the chicken was really good. Wish I had some pictures but the mild wasn't even hot so don't be scared to go higher. They give out honey packets which gave the sandwiches a sweet taste. The Daves Sauce is good as well. I would totally go back! 

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Dave S. 
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a year ago

Amazing HOT chicken. The medium is hot the hot is really hot the very hot is almost unbearable and the reaper is ridiculous. The quality of the chicken is amazing and the management in the store is outstanding. I had an error on my order where they flipped around the mild in the hot and they made everything right with a brand new order in just a few minutes when I came back. They are very busy cuz they first opened but they are customer service is second to none. The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated has plenty... read more

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Michael V. 
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a year ago

I've been anxiously waiting for Dave's to come to Rochester. Here's where we break down why! 1. Customer service was 12/10! 2. The Oreo milkshake..... stop playin with me 3. The food was fresh hot and absolutely delicious! 4. The place was clean and looked amazing inside. Great Job all the way around The fact that the Reaper chicken slider was probably the hottest chicken sandwich I've ever eaten, it was delicious and the flavor was on point highly recommend will return. P.S. I'd take a picture but I absolutely dest... read more

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Karyn S. 
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a year ago

We heard that Dave's hot chicken had opened but didn't really know when. We decided to order online and pick up. When arriving the place was justifiably crowded which should make the owners happy. I can't talk about the ambiance because I didn't pick up the food and we ate at home. We have only heard a little bit about the food so we went into it with no preconceived ideas!! Since we didn't know how hot is hot we went with 1 medium, 1 mild, 1 light mild, 1 no seasoning (which wasn't a favorite but still good tasting chicken... read more

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Amy L. 
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a year ago

Just opened this week, happy to have a Dave's hot chicken in the area. Bright, colorful, open design. I love the artwork on the exterior and interior of the restaurant, graffiti style and tailored to local area. This location has been added to the app, so you can now order online to pick-up. I came for early lunch take-out with a short line, efficient timing for their first week. I am usually a medium salsa kind of girl and find the medium heat level perfect, hot is a little spicy for me, but you will have to try them out fo... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the shoutout! It’s great to know you had a good experience. Got any thoughts on how we could make it even better? Swing by dhcfeedback.com and let’s chat! 

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Jennifer D. 
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a year ago

A long line out of the building that goes pretty quickly, from the door it was 15 minutes. The menu is small, and prices do not include beverages. There only 4 combo meals to choose from. Sides are fries, cheese fries, slaw, mac n cheese, a single slider, and a single tender. The combos start at $9.99 and go up to $14.99 without drinks. Sides start at $3.79 and go up to $7.09. Choose your heat from none to Extra Hot. The milkshakes start at $ 4.99 (small) or (large) $5.99. Slushies are $3.69. The restaurant is larg... read more

Business response:

Appreciate the love! Stoked you enjoyed your visit. If there’s anything that could turn this into a five-star experience, hit us up at dhcfeedback.com – we’re all ears! 

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Danny L. 
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a month ago

Imagine this: you're waiting in the drive thru line for 30 whole minutes for them to fulfill your order of 10 chicken bites (no fries no drink), but it gets to you COLD. I had ice cream warmer than these 10 nuggets that look like it came straight from something I've seen in my toilet. I don't care about the fact that I wasted my money. I care that I wasted my time for something so disappointing. Never again. 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience at Dave's Hot Chicken. We are sorry to hear that we didn't live up to your expectations. We genuinely care about our customers' satisfaction and would appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly. Please visit dhcfeedback.com so we can understand how we can improve and earn those additional stars. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you better next time. 

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Kate T. 
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3 months ago

Where's the ranch? This is a chicken place and you serve no ranch? What??!! Baffled. Food didn't have me wanting to go again. 

Business response:

We're truly sorry to hear that we didn't meet your expectations during your visit to Dave's Hot Chicken. We value your feedback and would like to make it right. Your satisfaction is important to us, so please help us improve by providing more details about your experience at dhcfeedback.com. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. 

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Sonseeahray G. 
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4 months ago

Check your food before leaving. I ordered 3 mild sliders, and when I got home, I realized that they gave me 3 tenders on bread with sauce and pickle. The husband and child were very disappointed, as they were looking forward to the sliders. 

Business response:

Oh no! We're very sorry we let you down. We would like to make this right. Would you be willing to connect with us at dhcfeedback.com so we can get a second chance to impress you? 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.4 star rating with 569 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 11:00 p.m.