Dave's Hot Chicken

Tried Dave’s Hot Chicken here recently and honestly I was impressed! I’ve had Dave’s a couple of times in the US and enjoyed it, but the sliders there were a bit on the drier side. Here was different — sliders were really tender, juicy, and flavorful. Perfect crunch too.nnAlso, the staff here were super friendly and warm, which made the experience even better.

Reaper tender is crazy!!!nDave’s is the best chicken tender spot in Toronto. Came here for lunch with my scholarly esteemed colleague and i must say the quality is consistently great given I am a frequent customer. Also tried the Reaper which I had to sign a waiver for.nnChicken always juicy, beautifully seasoned and the batter to chicken ratio is perfect. Fries always crispy and seasoned. Pickles add that great touch and the sauce is perfect.nnHowever, please note my esteemed colleague did not appreciate how the seasoning on the chicken is powdery and not perfectly blended into the meat. I on the other hand, enjoy that trait.nnMoving on to the infamous Reaper tender, it is quite spicy but I had been expecting even worse. I did not cry or act like an animal the way you see those trying it online, maybe because I had a tub of ice cream on hand. My colleague also tried the reaper and she found it light work with not much reaction. Spice burn only lasted 5 minutes don’t be scared to try it.

First time at Dave’s hot chicken and at this location in Midtown. Went with the guys from work. Service was quick. It wasn’t too busy around 1 PM. Location looked clean and had a good vibe. Food was ready quickly, and I got a chocolate milkshake as well. Unfortunately, I didn’t take any pictures as I was hungry and the food looked delicious and I dug right in. I got the slider with fries,really tasty with just the right amount of crispy. Will definitely return. Staff were friendly. Thanked us when we left. Everything was packaged well and the place was clean. There was seating available although we took ours to go…excellent first experience!

I decided to try Dave's Chicken as I was working in that area and their reviews looked promising. Ordered myself a slider with fries and medium drink. The taste is basic, nothing special about their sauce or spices, its just a regular burger that you can devour in 4 to 5 bites. I felt it is a bit expensive considering the size of the slider, amount of fries, and the size of medium soda cup.nJoe was taking orders and I stood at the register long enough to feel agitated. He was busy sorting out receipt rolls and seemed like he didn't care much about a customer's presence. Took him some time to get to me and take my order.nThe restaurant itself was clean but the music being played almost popped my ear drums. I mean, what is the point of playing music at 100 decibles, its a restaurant and not a night club. I mean I literally had to speak louder than usual while talking to my friends, it was too much for my liking.nI won't be going there again.

I ordered takeout from this spot and was honestly disappointed. The burger was cold by the time I got it, the bun was soggy and fries were also limp. For the price, I expected much better quality and freshness. Overall, the takeout experience did not meet expectations, and I’m not sure I’d order again.

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