Dave's Hot Chicken

Gainesville, FL · Chicken restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Gainesville
#80
of 646 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile

Dave's Hot Chicken is a restaurant located in Gainesville, FL. It is one of 646 restaurants listed in Gainesville. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Gainesville city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Dave's Hot Chicken

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... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Tin Huỳnh · Mar 2026

I recently placed an order online and it arrived in 15 minutes. To my surprise, the crumb was still crunchy and the tender was still moist. I’ve been to this place twice before, and I’ve always been impressed. The honey that comes with the tender is a must-try. It’s savory and sweet at the same time, and it’s incredibly addictive. I also recommend trying the extra hot version. It’s manageable for native Asian people, but I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. It upset my stomach at night and the next day. The service is great, and I’m happy that this place has gained a lot of customers, especially students. It’s a great place to hang out with friends. The strawberry milkshake is phenomenal. It’s not too sweet, which is a big plus. Overall, I highly recommend this place. It’s a great place

★★★★★ 5.0 Angela Rhoads · Feb 2026

Very nice employees. Jada was so sweet and helpful. Food had great flavor, tendar and tasty chicken. Bathrooms were well cleaned. Definatley worth stopping by if you need a spicey chicken fix.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jasmine Roman · Nov 2025

OMG — the chicken was so hot I literally couldn’t finish it 😂 but it was delicious! The fries were perfectly crispy, the macaroni was super hot and fresh, and the strawberry Oreo shake was amazingly tasty. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Definitely worth it if you love spicy, crispy, delicious food!

★★★★★ 5.0 sars lark · Dec 2025

Dave’s in Gainesville is solid all around. The food comes out hot and fast, the flavors actually hit, and the portions are filling without being over the top. The spice levels are legit, so pick carefully. Staff is friendly and keeps things moving even when it’s busy. Easy spot to grab a satisfying meal with friends, especially if you’re craving something bold and simple.

★★★★★ 5.0 Magnus Jennemyr · Oct 2025

Great chicken and friendly, neat service!! Love the Gainsville location. Clean and welcoming with accommodating personnel. Good value and great choice of servings with all accouchements incl. pickles, Dave’s Hot Sauce and coleslaw. Definitely recommended! Thank you

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chicken restaurant

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