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Dave's Hot Chicken

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529 Dr. Calvin Jones HWY, Suite 130, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States

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Mon11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Shawn L. 
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7 months ago

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. 

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Mike B. 
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7 months ago

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

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Matthew R. 
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8 months ago

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". 

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David W. 
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9 months ago

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. 

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Jaime S. 
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9 months ago

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

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David C. 
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9 months ago

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!! 

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Kenisha R. 
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9 months ago

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

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Calvin D. 
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10 months ago

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

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Evan B. 
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10 months ago

What's up with these different chicken craze restaurants? New twist but same service across the visit. I didn't get any overwhelming desire to revisit. I will but not going to rush back. PDQ was down the road and didn't make it. I thought they did a better job. If you don't want to tip in a fast food establishment you need to be aware to hit "other" after the tip % line. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.2 star rating with 901 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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