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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. 

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7007 Sligo Drive, Madison, WI, 53717, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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trinity iris 
2 months ago

We love coming here! Though, management seems pretty skimpy on the sauce portions. The tiny sauce cup is not nearly enough for the portion size you get. It’s not even a tablespoon of sauce. It’s a bit annoying for the customer/employees to always be asking/providing additional sauce packets. **For those ordering take out, be aware that you WILL need to ask for extra. I think this location could do a lot better in this regard. I doubt the sauce is expensive to make. Hopefully management sees this and takes it seriously. Beca... read more

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Jodi Olson 
2 months ago

This was our first visit to Dave's after driving by several times. So glad we stopped. You enter and it's a fun, bright interior. We were greeted by the friendliest woman at the counter. The menu is fairly simple but has options. They offer different heat levels for seasoning, including 0. The chicken was fresh and tasty. 

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Tacky Tourist 
3 months ago

Loved, loved, loved our experience at Dave's! We enjoyed a variety of menu items and I've visited a few times since they opened last year. Dawn was a great host and gave us the whole history of Dave's, so if you're ever interested, just ask! It's quite interesting and there's so many details within the stores. If you're up for an extreme challenge, try the Reaper. I only tried a dusting, but my partner tried half a nugget. It's been two weeks and his tongue is still sore 😅 For those looking for a sweeter taste, I definitely... read more

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Dan Pencoske 
5 months ago

If you're looking for a delicious tray of spicy chicken, then this is certainly it. The tenders were crisp and juicy, and I probably could've gone up a spice level from medium. Fries were good, and the bread was nice because I could make little tender tacos. No issues with the quality of the food. My rating is lower on cost effectiveness. Comparing it to the hot chicken place I go to all the time back home in Pittsburgh, Dave ties on quality but loses on portion size at the same price point. Nine bucks there gets me three t... read more

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Zach Hood 
4 months ago

First time visiting DHC despite living a working nearby. I was missing out! DELICIOUS chicken bites. I had the medium and the seasoning + flavor was fantastic. The fries were great as was the Mac and cheese. Definitely recommend! 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 812 reviews. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.