Dave's Hot Chicken
Chicken restaurant · University Area ·

Dave's Hot Chicken

Chicken restaurant · University Area ·

Juicy, tender hot chicken with spice levels from mild to Reaper

hot chicken
spicy chicken
good service
delicious food
fries
chicken tenders
mac and cheese
chicken sliders
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Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
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Dave's Hot Chicken by null
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Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
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Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
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Dave's Hot Chicken by null
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Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
Dave's Hot Chicken by null
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1828 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Trendy

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1828 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 Get directions

+1 614 999 9840
restaurants.daveshotchicken.com
@daveshotchicken

$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy
•Comfort food

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Jan 16, 2026

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‘Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken’ Overshadowed by Morgan Spurlock’s Past | Eater

"Created as a tongue-in-cheek fried chicken sandwich concept while the filmmaker attempted to raise his own flock, this eatery opened as a deliberately ephemeral pop-up (a four-day run in Columbus, Ohio, followed by a temporary stint in Manhattan). The documentary frames the opening as a showman-driven experiment—culminating in the filmmaker shaking hands, posing for photos, and personally ringing up visibly starstruck customers—and the pop-up generated investor interest and franchise offers despite no announced plans for a permanent location. In the film the restaurant functions both as a stunt to explore 'health halo' marketing and as a vehicle for broader reporting on the poultry industry and the economic pressures facing small chicken farmers; however, its brief life and the documentary's failure to address the filmmaker's recent misconduct leave the venture feeling partly like an attempt at brand rehabilitation." - Greg Morabito

https://www.eater.com/2019/9/21/20876443/super-size-me-2-holy-chicken-columbus-ohio
Dave's Hot Chicken

*Natalie *

Google
My friend ordered this for lunch. I’m extremely impressed with how this food looks upon opening the box. They did an excellent job of presentation. And the food is delicious even though it’s a tad bit cold. They understood the assignment. I will be back.

Samantha G.

Google
I stopped by Dave’s Hot Chicken recently, and I have to say the highlight of my visit was the outstanding service from a worker named Saniya. From the moment I walked in, she greeted me with a friendly smile and a great attitude. She was patient while I decided what to order and even gave helpful suggestions based on how spicy I wanted my food. My order came out fast, fresh, and exactly how I wanted it, and Saniya made sure everything was right before I left the counter. You can tell she cares about customers and enjoys what she does. It’s rare to get that level of customer service nowadays. Because of her professionalism and kindness, I’ll definitely be coming back.

STAR G.

Google
Aspen was amazing! This was our first time here and she made our experience easy and fun and the food was fire! Amazing service.

ibrahim A.

Google
The front desk associate Marius was amazing he took our orders with a smile and he was super professional and guided us throughout the menu

Dawn

Google
First time visiting this store & we visited on May 9th. Since this place is across from Ohio State University parking is extremely hard to come by. My daughter ordered a single slider & top loaded fries. To look at the chicken you would think it was burnt but that is not the case. The chicken was actually tender & the fries were delicious! I was not thrilled with how long we had to wait for her to get the order. From the time she ordered until the time she received her food was well over 10 minutes & I thought that was ridiculous! Although the food was good I don't think I would go again just because of the limited parking & the wait time that was so long & it's kind of pricey! Over $6 is a bit much for a SLIDER! 🤷🏾‍♀️

Jean G.

Google
Wrong order. While craving some fries and chicken tenders I recieve this nasty burger with a bunch of pickles. The employees have one job to check the name of the person's order and verify it! Very disappointing definitely the last time I'm buying here.

Nick J.

Google
Really solid food. Took forever to move through the line on the day I was there but once I actually placed my order it came very quick. I will say that the spicy level was inconsistent; I ordered the reaper, which requires you to sign a goofy waiver, and the first sandwich I had was spicy but not unbearable. The second one was very very spicy (which is what I wanted, but it didn't make sense that it was tame the first time).

Kobe W.

Google
this food slaps, tastes even better out here than when i first tried it in LA. they’ve never gotten my order wrong and it’s always fresh. everything is well seasoned and flavorful. mac and cheese is very good as well. portions are just right and worth the price, definitely give this place a try.
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Kenneth E.

Yelp
Food - It was meh. The hot chicken wasn't hot to me. It was made well, just didn't have the kick I was expecting. Service - Good service. The cashier made sure everything was there. Ambiance - I ordered to-go, so really didn't stick around, but it was clean.
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LaMecia M.

Yelp
Came in for a shake with M&M topper and it was perfect for a stroll down High St and around campus. The business was busy because it was a Friday night, but we got our shakes right away. There were a lot of staff there and several seemed to not have much to do, so hopefully that means they get everyone else's food orders out in a timely manner. I liked the shake. I had to stir up the shake and the toppings came up through the straw without getting stuck. I hope my local Dave's has this offering.
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Leah L.

Yelp
The campus location was the closest to me; which might I add was a 37 minute drive. Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY!! Quick service, very crowded but they cleared the line efficiently. I had the Dave's Combo #4 hot with a cheese sauce added on the side (not pictured) The chicken was delicious, well seasoned and crispy. Temperature wise it was piping hot and freshly made. I can say the exact same for the fries; unbelievably crisp and well seasoned. The cheese sauce I used for the dipping of my fries and it was spicy and delicious, I had to go back in and order another. Don't let this locations poor reviews discourage you, it's delicious.
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Shaun I.

Yelp
I love Dave's Hot Chicken! This is one my go to spots for a bite to eat or if I'm in the mood for some Hot Chicken. The service is usually pretty quick and the food is always hot.

Rugio W.

Yelp
Please check your food before leaving Dave's Hot Chicken. I just got home and found a strange salty, sour, clear sauce that isn't even listed on the menu. I double-checked, and it's definitely not their signature sauce. I honestly don't know what it is, and it really disturbed me. This experience has made me officially done with Dave's Hot Chicken. Please be careful and always check your order before leaving.

Derek T.

Yelp
Good food fast service lunch rush always is busy but you get it hot and quick however you order it Dublin Granville still is top in tha city but this do the work and satisfied the crave!
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Cornelius H.

Yelp
Was not blown away honestly. The one positive I do have is my order was nice and hot still even with doordash so its a great made to order food. But the chicken didnt wow me spice wise. Im down to try it again. Sidenote: the fries are spectacular. Also since it was doordash I didnt get to see the ambiance.
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Mallory L.

Yelp
I didn't care for the food. I ordered a medium spice level #1 with an extra tender, sub of Mac, and a drink and the total came to around $22. The spice on the outside was very dry. The Mac and cheese is pretty good, and the milkshake tasted like McDonald's. I felt like either not having banana flavor or banana pudding is a missed opportunity for a hot chicken place. I wouldn't got back for the chicken.
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Larry B.

Yelp
Couldn't wait to try Dave's but was very disappointed. The staff & ambiance were amazing but the food was not very appetizing for the price. The fries were cold, the tenders were a bit dry but They were pretty busy but maybe I'll try them on a slower day

Jack M.

Yelp
Chicken sliders are great as are the spicy flavors. Love the concept of a heavy dry rub with a slight amount of sauce. My son and i both loved it, although he went 1 spicy level too jot for his tastes
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Kleevaughn S.

Yelp
man oh man is this ever so overrated. why is there so much on it that i cannot even distinguish any of the flavors. glad i didn't pay for it :) GET IT TOGETHER DAVE!

Abdullah C.

Yelp
I've heard amazing things about this place and went there yesterday and tried the number 2. It took around 24 minutes for me to get my food and it was insanely cold. I only took around 3 bites before I had to throw away my food. I did NOT get a refund and got ZERO help from the staff. DO NOT EAT HERE
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Mazen H.

Yelp
It was good. Having been to Nashville and have tried many hot chicken recipes in the south, I think you need to check it out for yourself. The service was good and it had a casual ambience.

Morgan D.

Yelp
Pretty good. The chicken is seasoning tastes like taco seasoning. The sauce is similar to honey mustard. The bread they could have toasted but overall pretty good

Bdkdndn F.

Yelp
i witnessed a manager getting disrespected by an employee and wouldnt leave the premises when asked managers allowed this poor young ladys life to be put in danger now i will continuing to call corporate and complain about this awlful company and management!!!!