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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.6

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632 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States

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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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Kayla J. 
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a year ago

My partner has been waiting on this since the start of the summer. Today we made it! For the day after grand opening, we waited about 20-30 minutes before being served. Pretty good! The food itself was fine. It didn't blow my mind nor disappoint. The hot apparently isn't that hot. If you're looking for a burn, go higher on the scale. 

Business response:

Thanks so much for giving us a try and for sharing your experience! We're glad you and your partner finally made it in. Happy to hear the wait time was manageable on such a busy day, and thanks for the tip on the spice level! We hope to impress you even more next time – we’d love to make it a 5-star experience. 

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Brian C. 
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a year ago

Okay, first time at a new place for the soft open. So here's the good, bad and the ugly. Good - Plenty of friendly employees who are genuinely trying to provide a great first impression. The space is attractive and fun. It feels like you're at a theme park restaurant with colorful artwork and spacious architecture. The chicken was cooked nicely but there was nothing special about it. More on that later. Bad - Given the complex cultural and social rules of various ethnic and religious communities, employees shouldn't be tou... read more

Business response:

Thank you for sharing such a detailed review – we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience during our soft opening. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vibe and the friendliness of our team, and we’ll definitely take note of the feedback on the sound levels in the space. We’re sorry to hear the spice level wasn’t as expected; we aim to bring authentic heat, and your feedback will help us improve on that. We also appreciate your input on our team interactions and will make sure it’s shared wi... read more

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Brian C. 
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a year ago

Okay, first time at a new place for the soft open. So here's the good, bad and the ugly. Good - Plenty of friendly employees who are genuinely trying to provide a great first impression. The space is attractive and fun. It feels like you're at a theme park restaurant with colorful artwork and spacious architecture. The chicken was cooked nicely but there was nothing special about it. More on that later. Bad - Given the complex cultural and social rules of various ethnic and religious communities, employees shouldn't be tou... read more

Business response:

Thank you for sharing such a detailed review – we really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your experience during our soft opening. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vibe and the friendliness of our team, and we’ll definitely take note of the feedback on the sound levels in the space. We’re sorry to hear the spice level wasn’t as expected; we aim to bring authentic heat, and your feedback will help us improve on that. We also appreciate your input on our team interactions and will make sure it’s shared wi... read more

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Rachel R. 
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2 months ago

I personally didn't like it but I've never had Dave's Chicken. We got the Medium and Hot now if the chicken suppose to taste like Chili Powder then they hit the mark. The chicken was fresh but all we tasted was hot chili powder. It was so disappointing considering this was my first time trying it. The fries was the best part of the meal sadly. There's no other flavor in the chicken. We spent 60 plus dollars and it wasn't worth it. 

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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Rex And Robin D. 
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4 months ago

Food was absolutely terrible!! No flavor and everything was way to sweet go to hatti b's Instead!! Save your money..we ended up throwing $48 worth if food away 

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Evy Kate D. 
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7 months ago

0 stars. I ate here and threw up because it was so bad. the "hot" chicken was literally sweet and cold. i would consider that not hot. the employee was so mean and the sprite was flat. don't go here if you enjoy life. ts pmo 

Business response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our restaurant. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your meal and that it did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and will work to improve the areas you mentioned. We would like to invite you back to give us another chance. Please connect with us https://tellusdirect.com/dhc and we will make it worthwhile 

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Evy Kate D. 
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7 months ago

0 stars. I ate here and threw up because it was so bad. the "hot" chicken was literally sweet and cold. i would consider that not hot. the employee was so mean and the sprite was flat. don't go here if you enjoy life. ts pmo 

Business response:

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our restaurant. We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your meal and that it did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and will work to improve the areas you mentioned. We would like to invite you back to give us another chance. Please connect with us https://tellusdirect.com/dhc and we will make it worthwhile 

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Pedro P. 
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7 months ago

This is my 3rd visit and it sure has gone downhill. My second visit I got the wrong spice level and this time my wife ordered mild. I ordered medium and turn to be the same spice level. My son wanted a milkshake but they've already broke down the machine. I arrived at 9:00 and it was already tore apart. The card machine prompted a tip option from the get go when I don't even get table service. Upon exiting the building the exit door was locked and the patio was blocked by a table. Cashier kept itching through his pocket and ... read more

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 https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can get a second chance to impress you? 

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Pedro P. 
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7 months ago

This is my 3rd visit and it sure has gone downhill. My second visit I got the wrong spice level and this time my wife ordered mild. I ordered medium and turn to be the same spice level. My son wanted a milkshake but they've already broke down the machine. I arrived at 9:00 and it was already tore apart. The card machine prompted a tip option from the get go when I don't even get table service. Upon exiting the building the exit door was locked and the patio was blocked by a table. Cashier kept itching through his pocket and ... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.6 star rating with 1,234 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.