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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Wake Forest, NC
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. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and opene... read more
Location details
529 Dr. Calvin Jones HWY, Suite 130, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Best food in the world Great service free milkshakes It is so so good I love it so much
Business response:
Now that’s some serious enthusiasm! Love to hear it—glad you’re a fan. Hope to see you back for more soon!
Good Hot Chicken. The heat levels say what they mean. Hot is no-kidding burn your face off hot, I'll have to work up to "extra hot" and "reaper". The breading is crispy, the meat juicy. The fries were a bit salty one half star off for that Counter service, and they have the obligatory tip screen before you could pay. One half star off for that. Friendly employees.
Business response:
Appreciate the review, Shawn! Sounds like you’ve got a solid heat tolerance—props for working your way up! Noted on the fries, and glad the rest of the meal hit the spot. Hope to see you back for another round!
Stopped into the new(ish) Dave's Hot Chicken in Wake Forest for lunch on a recent Sunday. It's an L-shaped shop, with counter at the front, dining room to the right and back. Order at the counter, you get a pager that buzzes when your order is ready. Menu is straightforward - they have chicken! Seven spice levels to choose from- no-spice to reaper (for which there is a disclaimer). I went with mild, just to test the waters. The area where you order is tight... with 3 people in line, the line is blocking the door t... read more
Business response:
Thanks for stopping by and giving us a try! Appreciate the detailed feedback—we’re always looking for ways to improve, and we hear you on the wait time and dining area. Glad the chicken hit the mark, and hopefully, we can give you an even better experience next time!
Nothing to write home about as it's just deep fried chicken strips on a Hawaiian sweet roll style hoagie bun with their special sauce (optional) and mediocre fries. Not bad but not something that made me like "damn that's good, I'm definitely coming back".
Business response:
Not quite what you were hoping for, and that’s fair! Appreciate you giving us a shot, and we hope you find a spot that hits the spot for you.
Decent enough chicken but unbelievably slow even after ordering it online. Fries, pickles and bread are nothing to write home about. People were nice enough.
Business response:
Thanks for your feedback, David. We’re glad to hear that the chicken was decent and that the staff was friendly. We apologize for the slow service and will work on improving the speed of orders, especially for online pickups. We appreciate your thoughts and hope to provide a better experience next time!
My daughter and I decided to try Dave's when we were heading to pick up Cava in the next parking lot. There was a long line (only one register open) but it moved quickly. It's a really nice setup with plenty of seating. It did take some time to get our order, but it was worth it as I believe everything is made to order (not 100% sure). We ordered the Dave's bites (mild) with fries. They were definitely worth the wait, so yummy. The chicken bites were perfectly seasoned, so were the fries. I loved the Dave's sauce. The meal... read more
Business response:
Thanks for the wonderful review, Jaime! We’re so glad you and your daughter enjoyed the chicken bites, fries, and the Dave's sauce. We appreciate you mentioning the wait time—it’s great to hear it was worth it! We look forward to your next visit and hope you have another fantastic experience!
my first visit here but will not be my last. the customer service was great and the food was top tier. definitely recommend this place. Dave's Hot For the WIN!!
Business response:
Thanks for the awesome review, David! We’re so glad to hear you had a great first visit and enjoyed the food and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience! Thanks for recommending us!
Parking 5 Clean 5 Service friendly people The ambiance was vibrant and the spicy chicken they serve. This location firming the holidays they give tickets for you to with extras (we didn't but you could) It is easy to get to and the wait was about 15 minutes start to finish. The loaded fries gives you the option to really taste everything they offer in one dish. You get the fries with cheese sauce and slaw the chicken has a sweet sauce (maybe honey) with the Dave sauce! I liked it but wish my fries were cooked longer so the... read more
Business response:
Thanks for the great review, Kenisha! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the vibrant ambiance, friendly service, and the delicious loaded fries. We’ll definitely take your feedback about the fries into consideration for future visits. It’s awesome that you and your son had a great experience, and we can’t wait to see you both again—maybe for a little spice next time!
New hot spot in town that is a favorite for a lot of folks who have tried Dave's Hot Chicken in other states. Expect a bit of a wait if you're walking in. For me, I ordered online and got my food in 10 minutes. I skipped the line and picked it up. This is an excellent way to treat yourself to Dave's Hot Chicken while the wait is long. Most importantly, the chicken slider I ordered was just as good as I remember it. Flavor packed a punch and hit the spot. The secret is in the bun, Dave's sauce, different levels of spice, and... read more
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 548 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.