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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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1731 Chestnut Street 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States

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Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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Retna S. 
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a year ago

I like the Philly-themed murals in the dining area. Staff was welcoming for first time customers like me and she explained the menu well. You can choose the level of heat. You need to sign a waiver for the hottest one. I picked the "little spice ". I didn't taste any heat at all. The chicken was very tender and moist. Nice crunchy coating and not greasy at all. But, very plain, boring, and lacks of seasoning even after I add the sauce. 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to earn those 2 extra stars. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? 

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Sarah M. 
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a year ago

Great food and heat. Atmosphere and employees also great. Employee very good but unable to help decide what to eat based on taste - would recommend employees able to test food for hot levels 

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. 

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Sarah M. 
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a year ago

Great food and heat. Atmosphere and employees also great. Employee very good but unable to help decide what to eat based on taste - would recommend employees able to test food for hot levels 

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. 

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Vinson G. 
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a year ago

So happy to finally have a Dave's Hot Chicken open near where I live! I went on the Grand Opening date and there was a bit of a wait to order (about 15 minutes). The staff was very friendly and expressed great hospitality. The food didn't take long to arrive as my buzzer went off about 5 minutes after I sat down at a table. The food came out fresh and hot (both temperature and spiciness). They provided extra Dave's sauce, honey, ketchup, cutlery, and extra pickles on the side. I got the Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries for $14... read more

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Vinson G. 
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a year ago

So happy to finally have a Dave's Hot Chicken open near where I live! I went on the Grand Opening date and there was a bit of a wait to order (about 15 minutes). The staff was very friendly and expressed great hospitality. The food didn't take long to arrive as my buzzer went off about 5 minutes after I sat down at a table. The food came out fresh and hot (both temperature and spiciness). They provided extra Dave's sauce, honey, ketchup, cutlery, and extra pickles on the side. I got the Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries for $14... read more

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Molly G. 
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8 months ago

Food amazing as always, the employees on the other hand were a piece of work (except the shift manager ). My friends ordered before/after me and they all got their food, I never got mine. I was patiently waiting until people who ordered way after me kept getting their food. Eventually, I checked in with the employees asking about my order number. They said they overlooked it but it would be ready in 4 minutes. I kept waiting and after it had been 50 minutes in total (for nuggets and fries) and I still had not gotten my order... read more

Business response:

Apologies for any disappointment caused during your visit. We'd love to make it right. Please visit dhcfeedback.com to share your concerns and help us improve. Thank you. 

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Candi R. 
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9 months ago

Visited this location due to my son wanting to try out the menu. (We actually wanted to compare Asad's Hot Chicken vs Dave's Hot Chicken vs Haven Hot Chicken (in Connecticut). I ordered: Dave's Number 4 -- 1 Slider with Fries: Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce | Requested No Spice and Cheese added to the slider My son ordered: Dave's Number 1 -- 2 Tenders with Fries: All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's Sauce (Mild) Regular Oreo To... read more

Business response:

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience at Dave's Hot Chicken. We are sorry to hear that we didn't live up to your expectations. We genuinely care about our customers' satisfaction and would appreciate the chance to address your concerns directly. Please visit dhcfeedback.com so we can understand how we can improve and earn those additional stars. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you better next time. 

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Avery A. 
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11 months ago

Tried Dave's Hot Chicken after hearing all the hype -- big mistake. First of all, it's way too expensive for what you get. I paid premium prices for some chicken tenders and fries that left me feeling like I just swallowed a brick. The calorie count is insane, and I walked out of there feeling bloated like a balloon. But the real horror didn't start until a few hours later. I was fighting for my life on the toilet. Not even joking -- it felt like a full-body cleanse I didn't ask for. Honestly, it's just overhyped fast food... read more

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Jesse S. 
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a year ago

This was good, but I'm not sure I'll be back. I had a single hot tender and fries. I really appreciated that "hot" (which is far from their spiciest option) is legitimately hot. However, neither the chicken nor the fries struck me as all that impressive. Both were fine. They just weren't anything special. I did not care for the sauce, which was too sweet. Service was quick and polite. Given the nutritional content here (almost 1,000 calories for a single tender and a smallish fries), I don't think I'll be back. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,240 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 1:30 a.m.