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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Cincinnati, OH
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
3208 Vandercar Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45209, 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. |
Dave's Hot Chicken started in 2017 with $900 in a parking lot in California. It has grown to nearly 300 restaurants globally. The location near my house opened a couple of months ago. Orders are placed at the counter and prepared fresh, so there is a little bit of a wait even when they aren't busy. The menu is pretty simple, led by their famous chicken tenders, which can be served alone or as a slider sandwich. They also have chicken bites, fries, mac & cheese, and kale slaw to round out the menu. All chicken can be served ... read more
Dave's Hot Chicken just opened up in Cincinnati, so of course we had to give it a shot. I'd rate it a solid 3/5. Here's why: The first time we tried Dave's in Florida, the chicken was dried out and definitely not it. Coming into the Cincy location, things were better--food was hot, fresh, and the fries were on point. The chicken pieces are huge, which honestly threw me off a little (kind of gives GMO vibes). The seasoning and pickles? Loved those. They add a nice kick and crunch. But the sauce... not a fan. It comes in a m... read more
Caveat, they have only been open for 3 weeks when i went. I ordered at the counter and have a few comments. 1. I had an offer for a free drink through the app which did not get added even though they scanned the code from my phone. 2. I was perfectly directed by the cashier to the right spice level for me. YAY. 3. The girl put in the computer the wrong amount of cash (with coins) I gave her and then could not make change... i told her what the correct change would be but she seemed to think i was trying to get one over on he... read more
Good flavor. Good service. Food came out fast and hot, pun intended. The "hot" was too hot for my husband. The medium was just right. I would return.
I was really impressed at how this popular restaurant lived up to the hype. The chicken truly was breaded, seasoned, and fried to order, and that makes it worth the wait that you will have. Even if you don't like "hot" chicken, they have a version with no spice. My other favorites were the mac & cheese and the crinkle fries which were seasoned really well. I really wanted to try one of the milkshakes, but the machine wasn't working unfortunately.
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.2 star rating with 130 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.