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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Fairfax, VA
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
9670 Main St., Fairfax, VA, 22031, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Customer service is very friendly. Was immediately greeted upon entering the store. Got the tenders extra hot and the slider was regular hot. The extra hot tenders definitely had a slow building kick due to the spicy dry rub. The heat definitely lingers but it is not unbearable. The hot slider was a much more approachable level of heat. Both entrees come with their house sauce and pickles and they also offer hot sauce and honey. I will be back to try their reaper spice,...eventually.
Business response:
Sounds like you handled the heat like a champ! Extra hot definitely has that slow burn, and we love that you appreciated the balance between spice levels. Thanks for the great review—hope to see you again soon!
If you're a fan of crispy and spicy fried chicken, look no further than Dave's! My wife and I swung through for a post-gym gym treat, and Dave's Hot Chicken did not disappoint. I ordered the double slider with fries option, one Medium and one Hot to get a feel for the spice levels. Hot had an initial kick that mellowed out after the first few bites, so if you're borderline, it might be time to take a risk and give that spice a shot! The medium spice level was delightfully warming, allowing the fully flavors of the spices to... read more
Business response:
Post-gym treat? Now that’s the way to refuel! Love the detailed breakdown—sounds like you found your perfect spice level. Appreciate the love for the flavors, service, and vibe—hope to have you and your wife back soon!
i got the dave's 2 everything was great. the staff was friendly. ima come back for sure.
Business response:
Love the enthusiasm! Glad everything was great—can’t wait to have you back for more!
ordered a hot box of tender everything was perfect and mac & cheese was delicious. the staff were nice and friendly. i would recommend coming here.
Business response:
Perfect tenders and delicious mac & cheese? Sounds like a solid meal! Thanks for the recommendation—hope to see you again soon!
great customer service, the shakes are impeccable and Tyler was super sweet and helpful. 10/10 recommend.
Business response:
Appreciate the love! Glad the shakes were a hit and that Tyler made your visit even better. Looking forward to your next 10/10 experience!
Welcome to Fairfax City. Tasty and delicious chicken sandwiches. Depending on how crazy you are, you get to pick the heat scale desired. The younger me likes that, the current one is mild. Even then lots of flavor, and a little bit of tasty spices. Fries work well too. How's the service? Extremely good! Thank you to the nice folks here. They certainly make you feel welcome, and are very efficient. This is for a new restaurant location, very organized and past the beta testing ground. If you have a good appetite, this will ... read more
Business response:
Thanks for the warm welcome and kind words, Mike! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the flavorful chicken and fries, and it’s great to hear our team made you feel so welcome. Whether it’s Mild or spicier, we’re here for you—hope to see you again soon!
Delicious and juicy chicken! I wish it was crispier, but the overall slider was tasty. The fried chicken was huge, and the combination of a soft potato bun, chicken, pickles and Dave's sauce was amazing. Sadly, the slaw was bland. The other disappointment was the mac and cheese. It tasted like a frozen mac and cheese. Not great. The fries were decent. I also tried their tenders and they were massive, but not as juicy as the slider, and not crispy. The ambiance was fine, but the music was kind of loud. The service was nice.... read more
Business response:
Thanks for your thoughtful review, Justine! We're glad you enjoyed the juicy slider and its flavorful combination, but we’re sorry the slaw, mac and cheese, and tenders didn’t hit the mark for you. We appreciate your feedback on the crispiness and the ambiance—it helps us improve. Hope to see you back soon for another slider!
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 181 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.