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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Wesley Chapel, FL
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
28358 Willet Way, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33543, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
Really mid. Going up against the other chicken palaces in Wesley Chapel (unofficial chicken capital of the world), this place is not one I would recommend or return to. It's akin to Nashville hot chicken with sweet/spicy dry rubs. The chicken tenders were HUGE so don't be put off by only being able to order 2. However the portion of sauce given is seriously lacking for how dry these are. I had to use a lot of honey and still felt like I was coughing it down. I opted for slaw which was tasty, but nothing to write home about. ... read more
Business response:
Apologies for any disappointment caused during your visit. We'd love to make it right. Please visit www.tellusdirect.com/DHC to share your concerns and help us improve. Thank you.
Food was Hot however 18.92 for 2 avg size Tenders small Fri and regular shake to me was not worth it the price then have the card machine to ask to leave a Tip, naw I'm good with Dave's Hot Chicken sorry your food not worth the price
Business response:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We want to earn those extra stars. Help us improve at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you.
Another chicken spot, but it did not disappoint! It was actually surprisingly good. The price was reasonable for 2 burgers (they call them sliders) and fries for $14. Can work for 2 adults. Added one drink and a side order of a tender for our toddler. The spice level can be picked and the "medium" was reasonable. I don't very spicy and it was manageable, very tasty. It is cumin forward in the dry seasoning on the chicken and reminiscent of Indian dish spices. Love it! The chicken was crispy and particular because there are... read more
Business response:
We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!
Dave's Hot Chicken was a nice Friday night getaway with the family! Having a newborn, their patio seating was great for those looking for fresh air and ample space for baby carriages. This is a fast food concept, order at the counter and pick up at the counter when they call your order. Love that they have a scale of heat for the sauces. If you love spicy like me, don't settle for hot (because it wasn't spicy IMO) and go for extra hot instead :)
I just tried Daves for the first time, I ordered through Doordash. I took a chance with trying the Reaper tender and I regret it very much. The spice level on the reaper is no joke, I wpuld suggest do not go past Hot if you want flavor and spice. The slider spice level I picked was Hot and it was perfect. The fries are very good as well since they are also seasoned. I would absolutely order from here again
Business response:
Respect for taking on the Reaper, Pathik! That one’s definitely not messing around. Glad the Hot level hit the sweet spot for you—solid choice. Appreciate the support, and we’ll be ready for your next order!
Daves hot chicken is new to Wiregrass mall. Cool graffiti on the walls and pretty yummy chicken served with fries and pickles!!! Great customer service. Fun for families and everyone else.
Business response:
Love hearing that, Carol! Glad you’re enjoying the new spot—good food, cool vibes, and a little something for everyone. Hope to see you back at Wiregrass soon!
Trying this Dave hot chicken. Concept is simple and you can not mess it up. People was actually waiting for the place to open when I pulled up. I ordered some hot boxes to go for the family for Super Bowl lunch. Also got two orders of top loaded fries and chicken bites. Got it to the hose and the family smashed it. It was okay as far as the food goes. Have to try it different ways. Good to eat with the cousins.
Business response:
Sounds like a solid Super Bowl spread! Appreciate you giving us a shot—hope you find your go-to order next time.
Great, lively vibe as soon as you enter the place, a bit noisy people said but I enjoyed the music and the crowd. And boy! It was busy till the whole time we were there. Menu is not so vast I would say but the limited options of chicken sliders and nuggets could be leveled up for your taste buds ranging from mild, medium, hot . The loaded fries looked scrumptious but too much cheese and peppers for me on that so we just chose the popular chicken sandwich. That did come with some yummy sauces along with well seasoned fr... read more
Business response:
Love that you enjoyed the vibe and the energy! The menu may be simple, but we’re all about letting the flavors shine. Hope to see you back for another round!
Since this place opened, it had been on my list of places to try in Wesley Chapel. There are so many chicken places in the area, but I was interested in trying hot chicken from here. I've been to Nashville and tried the famous Hattie B's hot chicken and loved it. So I was curious if this would be a similar experience. The cashier was nice and helpful. What wasn't helpful was her interpretation of the heat scale. Her comparison of "medium" was "hot Cheetos". I respectfully disagree, because medium was not hot at all. I'll ca... read more
Business response:
Appreciate you stopping by to see how we stack up! Our heat scale can be a bit different from other spots, so definitely give "hot" a shot next time. Glad you found the atmosphere buzzing!
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 332 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.