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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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

61-45 188th St, Fresh Meadows, NY, 11365, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4.8264 reviews
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Cecilia T. 
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3 months ago

Decided to try this place out with my kids to see what the hype is all about. I got here at 11am on a Friday to avoid the long line/ wait, Amy who took my order was very patient, helpful & kind, and the restaurant itself was clean, spacious & all the graffiti inspired artwork looked amazing. I opted for the Dave's #1 (medium) and #3 (mild)- substituted the fries for mac & cheese for 1 of them. Was given a buzzer & waited exactly 10 minutes. Pretty pricey- $30 for 2 meals that doesn't include drinks ($6 (1) tender/ $8 slider)... read more

Business response:

Appreciate you giving us a try! Sounds like the kids were the real winners here—glad they enjoyed it! Thanks for the detailed feedback, and we’d love to have you back again! 

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Bianca C. 
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3 months ago

New location located in fresh meadows is really adding a spark to the neighborhood! My daughter and I have been waiting for the grand opening but the dates changed. As I told one of the owners it was well worth the wait. We got to go tonight and there was a long line that at first seems intimidating but we were committed. We were in line for about 15-20min but it didn't feel that long honestly we did review the menu ahead of time so we knew exactly what we wanted when it was our turn. They have plenty of seats that are cons... read more

Business response:

Love hearing that it was worth the wait! Sounds like you and your daughter had an awesome meal—appreciate the detailed breakdown and hope to see you back soon! 

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Fateha A. 
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3 months ago

Knew there was a halal Dave's somewhere, just didn't know it was this location. Was pleasantly surprised when confirmed halal. Service is exceptional, the staff are all so friendly & helpful. 3/5 Dave's #1 ($13): 2 chicken tenders, each on a slice of white bread, fries, pickles, sauce 3/5 chicken tenders: these chicken tenders are unlike any I've ever had before. I got lite mild & they're spicy, sweet, bitter, smoky? Seriously wondering what gives the bitter flavor. It'd be so much better w/o the bitterness. It's spiced p... read more

Business response:

Appreciate the honest feedback! Glad the service stood out, and we hear you on the flavor notes. Thanks for giving us a try! 

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Daniel B. 
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3 months ago

Be prepared for a wait, which honestly isn't surprising given it's a new location. The service, in the other hand, was disappointingly slow - waiting twenty minutes between ordering and food coming out after 40 minutes on line to order felt like a bit much. The chicken itself was okay - nothing special - and be prepared for the texture of a dry rub heat versus a sauce heat which isn't necessarily something I find enjoyable. The fries were fine, the plain white bread was plain white bread, and the prices weren't unreasonable.... read more

Business response:

The wait is definitely longer than we’d like, and we’re sorry for that. Appreciate the honest take on the spice and texture—hope we can win you over next time! 

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O M. 
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3 months ago

Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance N/A newly opened so nice layout Chicken is good but a bit too oily (May need to change oil out time to time? Brother said the oil gave him a headache) Got slider and tender (#3 i believe) and mild... next time I go back I'll probably try the medium. Tender comes with a white bread(not toasted) Slider comes with like a potato bread/bun and veggies+pickles. I'll be returning with my wife n kid. 

Business response:

Appreciate the feedback! Sorry the oil didn’t sit well with your brother, but glad you enjoyed the meal overall. Hope to see you back for another round! 

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Loana G. 
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3 months ago

The food was great however since it's new in this location it's extremely full and there are barely any seats. The bread is also a piece of wonder bread, doesn't even look or taste toasted. Therefore I'll give it a 4/5. The food was great and the service is great they get you situated fairly quickly. 

Business response:

Glad you enjoyed the food! The location is definitely busy, and we hear you on the bread. Appreciate the review—hope to see you again soon! 

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Victoria F. 
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3 months ago

The store just opened up so it's a bit packed, but the store ran very well! Lots of workers organizing lines, serving food, and making sure the store stayed clean. Lines were long but moved pretty fast. Lots of teens! The ordering and menu were very simple! They gave a beeping thing when the food was ready. The space was really large with plenty of seating for larger groups! Even tho the store was packed, seats became available pretty quickly. Now for the food, prices were fair and portions were amazing. The white meat of th... read more

Business response:

Love the energy in this review! Sounds like you had a great experience, and we’re glad the food and atmosphere delivered. Appreciate the love—hope to see you again! 

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Nicole S. 
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3 months ago

10/5 for service!!! Came here last night to try Dave's for the first time. The line was out the door even in the snow!!! I got the loaded fries with the chicken hot. I normally enjoy spice but the powder used kept flying to the back of my throat and coating it so that made everything a bit overly spicy for me. The customer service was amazing tho. My friend got her food within 5 minutes of ordering. After waiting 10 minutes I went to ask for an update and was told my order had a few more ahead of it. Not surprising as they w... read more

Business response:

Appreciate the detailed feedback! Sounds like the spice was a little overpowering, but glad the service stood out. Hope you give us another shot—maybe with the cauliflower next time! 

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Jessica K. 
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3 months ago

I've been seeing a lot of buzz about this spot and realized one literally just opened three miles from me! Made the trip in the middle of the snow storm to get my hands on some of these tendies. Walked in with the plan to compare with Raising Cane's since it's basically the same concept, but there's literally no comparison. Dave's wins that competition by miles. I got a Dave's #1: Two tendies, fries, bread, pickles. I got one hot, one extra hot. The spice was nice, it wasn't uncomfortable where your mouth is burning off... read more

Business response:

Love the comparison—sounds like Dave’s won you over! Appreciate the detailed breakdown, and glad you had a great experience. Hope to see you back for another round soon! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 264 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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