Dave's Hot Chicken — Restaurant in Denver

What a new fantastic fried chicken place I have found, not only do I just absolutely love fried chicken, but the fact that I can put spicy together with it is just adding two of my favorite things. We got three sliders and a tender at medium and hot levels. My girlfriend and I have been tracking this restaurant down for some time and have been waiting for it to open, so here is my review of Dave's Hot Chicken.

THE GREAT: First are foremost I must say that the customer service here was pin point perfect, while my girlfriend and I were eating we were greeted by an employee who was going around to different tables and asking people if they needed anything which included a refill, more napkins, etc. I don't remember her name but on May 2 at around 8-9pm she was out sanitizing tables and helping other customers. You know who you are. The sliders were just fantastic, I loved the fact that this restaurant doesn't just use iceberg lettuce and throw it on the burger but instead use real healthy herb mixes mixed with ranch. Another thing that I loved about them were the pickles that were in the sliders. Not only did all the sliders come with extra pickles on the side, but also multiple little cups of sauce, and I have to say, the sauce is pretty amazing as I found my self drowning my sliders in them.

THE CHICKEN: The crispiness of the chicken was just OH SO GOOD, and the juicy feeling after a bite was to die for. Whats more for me was that whenever I bit into a slider/chicken tender I could taste the amazing seasoning that was in it. I could tell it was delicious fried chicken as when I bit down and started chewing on the chicken I could feel the crumbling of the outer layer between my teeth and tongue, much like the texture of sugar that is melting inside of your mouth except its spicy and savory with a complimented texture of chicken. Love the flavor, and Love the texture.

THE HEAT: So from what I have gathered if you have a good tolerance to spice like I do and were on the fence of getting getting Hot versus Extra Hot then you should definitely get Extra Hot. I had ended up getting medium and hot with my girlfriend and found that the hot level is not too bad. The great thing about the spicy in these chicken tenders/sliders is that they start to kick in after you eat a while. I felt the heat of "hot" as I was eating but never thought it was that hot for me. Next time I come in I am going to get myself an "extra hot" level for myself and a "reaper" to share with my girlfriend and see how hot they really are, excited.

THE EYEBROW RAISER: So this was kind of odd as we wanted to try their mac n' cheese but when we tried to order it they said they were out. Now that wouldn't have really been a problem because there were so many people there as supplies could run out, however, when we sat down, got our food and were eating, we saw someone, after we had already gotten our food a couple of orders ago, get up an sit down with a side of mac n cheese. We clearly heard from the register that they were out of mac n cheese so we had been a little disappointed. That's the only thing that makes this review a four out of five is because of that. I will readjust my review accordingly when we go again to try the mac n' cheese as it wasn't the full experience that we wanted, but still, the rest of the food and service...

5/2024 UPDATE: My son is obsessed with this place thanks to YouTube. 😆😭 We've been back a few times this year for takeout, and the only thing I can say that's consistent here is the fry on the chicken. The spice levels are sooooooooo inconsistent that you never know what you're going to get unless you get no spice. UPDATED REVIEW 3/7/2022: We wanted to give this place another try for my birthday. I went to the bathroom right after I ordered and saw what looked like a bloody hand print on the inside of the stall door. It was faint with only one spot that really looked like blood. This really, really grossed me out because I'm thinking period blood and what if this person prepared my food. I took a picture to show my partner, and it grossed him out as well. We decided we didn't want to eat there. Was it really necessary for me to explain to four different employees that yes, it was a stall in the womens, not the men's restroom, and yes it looked like period blood. Like really? I went into a stall in the men's restroom and found another woman's period blood? C'mon, like I wanna say period blood a bajillion times at the register. The bathroom was otherwise clean and one of the employees mentioned that it could have been a spice handprint. This hadn't even crossed my mind and is valid...maybe it was...but eh that's not what came to mind seated in a public restroom. My reduction of a star is based on the inquisition. We hadn't even received any food, why all the hoopla over a refund? I'm also aware that what happens in a bathroom stall is out of their control, but can still be off-putting, just respect that. We ended up at Music City Chicken down the road based off reviews and we were not disappointed!! 😋😋 I got hot...my son got mild. Mine was too hot for me and his was too hot for him. I ate his. Very very good chicken, however, I'm not a fan of the spice. It's very much a dry heat. I don't know if they cook it and then toss it in spice, but I will get no spice if I go again. Dave's sauce honestly...

The establishment was truly one of the most remarkable places I’ve ever visited. The moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted by Alize, whose warmth and energy instantly made me feel welcome. It wasn’t just a simple greeting; it was as if she had been waiting just to ensure my experience would be nothing short of perfect. Her smile was genuine, her demeanor incredibly kind, and from that point on, I knew I was in good hands.

Alize's attention to detail and passion for her role were evident in every interaction. She guided me through the menu with such enthusiasm, making personalized recommendations as if she already knew what would suit my taste. When it came time to place my order, she made sure to get everything just right, ensuring that every part of my experience felt seamless and special. Her dedication didn’t stop there—she kept checking in with a perfect balance of attentiveness, never being intrusive but always available when needed.

When my food arrived, it was clear that Alize's impeccable service had set the tone for the entire meal. She had transformed what could have been just another dining experience into something truly unforgettable. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care made me feel not only like a valued guest but like I was part of something extraordinary. Alize truly elevated the entire experience, leaving a lasting impression that will have me returning to this amazing establishment...