Dave's Hot Chicken

Chicken restaurant · Minnetonka

Dave's Hot Chicken

Chicken restaurant · Minnetonka

1

1805 Plymouth Rd #104, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Photos

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
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
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
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
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
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

Highlights

Dave’s Hot Chicken brings its hype from Hollywood to the Twin Cities, serving up juicy, perfectly seasoned tenders and sliders with a cool vibe.  

Featured in Eater
Placeholder

1805 Plymouth Rd #104, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Get directions

restaurants.daveshotchicken.com
@daveshotchicken

$10–20 · Menu

Information

Static Map

1805 Plymouth Rd #104, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Get directions

+1 612 230 6850
restaurants.daveshotchicken.com
@daveshotchicken

$10–20 · Menu

Features

payment credit card
Tap to pay
reservations
outdoor seating

Last updated

Mar 6, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@eater

New Restaurant and Bar Openings in Minneapolis and St. Paul - Eater Twin Cities

"Dave’s Hot Chicken, the hot chicken chain that started as a late-night stand in East Hollywood, has arrived in the Twin Cities." - Justine Jones

https://twincities.eater.com/23800318/new-restaurants-bars-openings-minneapolis-st-paul-twin-cities
View Postcard for Dave's Hot Chicken

T G

Google
This place is awesome! The food was delicious! I chose medium heat for my chicken. The tenders and the slider are both delicious! I love coleslaw! You can smell the coleslaw as soon as you walk in the building, and it's a great smell! I tried the fries with and without seasoning personally, I prefer without seasoning. Great atmosphere, wonderful customer service, and very clean! I went there in October 2024.

Shai reh

Google
Dave’s hot takes its chicken tenders to a whole new level. I don’t like chicken tenders but I like Dave’s hot. My favorite would be Dave’s #2 mild/medium. My fiance will always get the reaper!

Tabitha Thompson

Google
The chicken isn’t bad!! The hot is a little too hot for me so I typically go with the medium spice level!! Good fries. Love the addition of pickles!

Joy Kell

Google
I was wondering what the rave was and wanted to try this place. Cool to see the unique interior design. Ordered the Hot 2 tenders with fries and sliders. I'd say the portion is on the bigger side. Was it spicy? Not really. There is spice but not really hot. I couldn't finish it because it was bitter and sweet. The coating is not to my taste. The sauce made it better but was only given one sauce, which was half the container, so it ran out pretty quick, 3/5. The tender was juicy, though. The Mac and cheese very mushy and overcooked 2/5. Pricing kinda on the expensive side. I'll probly try this place again to see the different spice levels.

Geno Kirkland

Google
The food here is FANTASTIC! The chicken is ALWAYS seasoned to perfection and the crunch is never lacking. The kale slaw meshes with the sandwich so well. I’ve ordered from them about 10x and literally no complaints. I usually order online and head in the pick up. Always been ready on time. My go to place to eat here in Minnesota 10/10 recommend.

Markeda D.

Google
Pretty flavorful chicken, I wasn’t a fan of the Mac and cheese but we both agreed the portions are pretty good. We both ordered our spice level at “Hot” and it took about 20 minutes for our food. The space was small and busy so we had to wait for people to leave for a table to open up. Not a lot of workers in the lobby cleaning tables. However it was good experience.

Luke

Google
I got done getting new golf clubs near by and was craving some food. I searched on google for restaurants near me and this place popped up. This was a choice I did not regret! The chicken sliders are amazing. I got mine in medium and they were just right! The service was also fantastic! Highly recommend, 5 stars!

Stephanie Schmidt

Google
My family loves this chicken! No one makes food spicy hot enough for one of my family members but Dave’s for sure does. And my kid likes the plain tenders, so everyone is happy. The cheese fries are delicious, too. Restaurant is very clean and the decor is cool.
google avatar

John Z.

Yelp
What a nice surprise! Very colorful atmosphere and friendly staff. GREAT FRIED CHICKEN ! The portions are big: a 'slider' is probably what a normal fried chicken sandwich should be, so I'd recommend the #4 with the kale slaw - very fresh and yummy! They basically just serve one thing: fried chicken tenders and fried chicken tenders on a bun :) Nothing fancy, but great fast food.
google avatar

Déjà J.

Yelp
I'll be honest and to the point, I am not of fan. I went at a bit of a busier time, we opted to just order online and pickup but it was still a hassle. The inside is smaller but in the warmer months they do also have outdoor seating. I LOVE spicy food & mostly only eat chicken as far as protein (meat). We got the 1 tender, 1 slider & fries combo, ordered in at the "hot" spice level & it comes w/ Dave sauce. We ordered extra sauce but 1 was more than enough. I will say the spice level was on point as far as it actually being spicy but I really did not care for the sweetness of seasoning blend they use. It was cinnamon or nutmeg or something but it was a bit too sweet for me. Crinkle fries never stay hot for long and aren't good once they get soggy but they were overall a good salty balance to the sweetness of the chicken. I'd say the sliders are the way to go if you do go here. I feel like it was a bit overhyped.
google avatar

Justin A.

Yelp
Ouch, that hurt... Twice! It's good, try it! Fast friendly service and nice vibes.
google avatar

Jordan P.

Yelp
I've been to Dave's in Minnetonka multiple times and have had a great experience every time! Although the restaurant is always VERY BUSY, I have always received my food in a timely manner with the correct order. The last time I was there, the ice machine was not working and the manager on duty quickly came out to fix it and get it back in working order. I order the same thing every time - 1 mild slider with fries, so good every time! I usually get my food to go because the restaurant itself is very small with limited seating!
google avatar

Josh D.

Yelp
Very few places in the Midwest (or at least Minnesota) deliver in the word "hot". Dave's does! I got the hottest chicken I could on the menu and I was sniffling, sweating, and crying my way through my tenders. They were so good! I'll be back for more after I recover... send milk!
google avatar

Mariah L.

Yelp
Foods been amazing both times I came. Sizeable chicken, crunchy almost Korean fried chicken style, tons of seasoning and flavor. The only complaint is that the fries have Cajun seasoning on them so there's not a lot of reprieve from the hot chicken. Would love more slaw and sauce, but you can always request such! Love the extra pickles!
google avatar

Craig D.

Yelp
As a lover of chicken sandwiches, I couldn't wait to try Dave's Hot Chicken, and I made a beeline to the nearest location as soon as I heard about it. I'm a big fan of spicy food, but let me tell you--don't underestimate the heat here! I went with the medium while my lady chose mild, and even the mild had quite a kick. The medium was seriously intense, so consider yourself warned! The environment was welcoming, with easy parking in the plaza, which made the visit hassle-free. The customer service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and they made sure everything was fresh. They also made sure I had all the condiments I needed. If you love chicken sandwiches and enjoy a bit of heat, I highly recommend Dave's Hot Chicken. Just be sure to pick your spice level wisely!
google avatar

Anisa D.

Yelp
There was about a month where I couldn't stop coming here. Love to get a slider and a chocolate Oreo shake. I remember waiting about an hour in line to try them when they first opened, so happy they expanded their locations. They do tend to be pretty busy, at least anytime I go. Parking can be a bit of a hassle at most of the locations. Inside can be a little cluttered because there's so many people going in and out constantly, but overall a very valid chicken spot.
google avatar

Vincent C.

Yelp
I went with friends for dinner, and there was still a decent amount of people despite it being a weekday, but not to the point of a long wait time. The inside had a good amount of seating with a modern interior. The chicken was pretty crispy with a good amount of spice that you're able to adjust. I ordered the meal with two sliders and was able to get different spice levels for each. The cheese fries were as much as you'd expect from simple cheese on top of fries. Overall, it was a good experience, but I felt there was a lack of sauce for the chicken and spice for the fries.
google avatar

Amber D.

Yelp
My husband has been ITCHING to try Dave's since it opened near us, so we finally went. He ordered the "Dave's #3": one slider, one tender, fries, & a drink. Because it's called Dave's HOT chicken, he got the spice level hot. I tried a few bites of the chicken & let me tell you, my mouth & lips were tingling! The flavor, though, was so good. It's spicy but packed with different flavors, so it's not just a heat bomb. I also loved the sauce that was on the sandwich & that came on the side, it was like a ketchupy-mayo with some pickle flavor to it; whatever it was, 10/10. The fries were perfectly crisp & delicious, with some tasty seasoning on them, too. The service was great as well; the person who took our order asked if it was our first time there, & my husband ended up getting a bonus tender. They were willing to walk us through the menu, too. Overall, they have a nice little patio area, the artwork on the walls inside is really cool, & the food is delicious. Highly recommend this spot!
google avatar

Jenae C.

Yelp
You really can't go wrong with fried chicken tenders, and Dave's was a fun new place to try since they expanded to Minnesota! We've gone a couple times now and the staff has seemed annoyed with everyone every time, but the food has been consistently good. It gets busy around dinner time and the wait can be longer. The mild seasoning is the perfect level in my opinion, and the dipping sauce is delicious. I do wish the bread would be buttered instead of plain. We've only got the food to go, but there is plenty of seating indoors and on the patio. Parking can be tricky at busy times, but normally people are filtering in and out quickly.
google avatar

Tracey F.

Yelp
I know a lot of people get caught up in hype when a place is given so much advance media, but I really enjoyed Dave's Hot Chicken and happy to see more opening up around the Twin Cities area. This particular location seems a little smaller and I went at a fairly busy time, so it was a little long to wait in line and the parking lot was packed, but food came out quickly. I liked the tenders with medium sauce. This place definitely reminded me of places down South with limited menu options, but if you're only going to do a few things, you need to do them right. Dave's does hot chicken right. Can't wait to go back again!
google avatar

Stacy A.

Yelp
First off the bat, the parking lot is not good, too small and shared by several business in the strip mall. But I know that's not the restaurants fault, just a consideration. I got the #4 which is a slider and fries. My favorite part was the fries; crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a good amount of seasoning. I also liked the dipping sauce which tasted like a sriracha mayo. I also like the last there are I think 5 spice levels, which is good because I initially thought all the chicken would be really spicy. I am not a pickle person so I took those off but the slaw was great and the flavor of the chicken was really tasty. One thing that would make this better is if the chicken was thinner, it would be easier to eat.
google avatar

Raj D.

Yelp
This place is still busy during lunch. Owing to how many people dig it. I got the Hot (not extra hot, not reaper). Three tenders. One was spot on. The other two seemed a bit hotter. These things happen. Taste was quite good and I've traveled to Nashville and Houston a few times so I'm comparing to some serious sites. Staff was super professional. Very polite and much better than 90% of restaurants out there. Hats off to these guys.
google avatar

Mickensie W.

Yelp
Delicious chicken joint! Pretty straight forward menu with chicken fingers or sliders and a side included of your choice. You can choose the spice level you want on your chicken fingers. Everything was made fresh to order. I loved the seasoned fries and sauce, yum! My hubby and brother really liked their food as well. Excited to be getting a Dave's Hot Chicken closer to us soon south of the metro.
google avatar

Raiana Z.

Yelp
Love this place! Chicken is always delicious I do not enjoy spicy so I got the least spicy and it was perfect! I have only went with people who love spicy and they also enjoy how hot the chicken is! Restaurant was cleanishand had some great artwork on all the walls, and the manager was running around and helping with to go boxes after dining in and giving extra sauces for our leftover:)
google avatar

Trey F.

Yelp
Finally got around to trying Dave's Hot Chicken and it's definitely what MN has been missing for a while. Right away- I think the 2 sliders option is superior to all others. The reason is because the buns for the sliders are so soft and sweet that it completes each bit with the spicy tender in between. My go to spice level is spicy and that does the job. When you don't order the sliders, the tenders will come with a plain piece of white bread, which I I find so odd. Not toasted, not buttered, nothing. Just a plain old piece of dry white sliced bread :( I think that alone will ruin anyone's meal. The fries in my opinion are trash. I think the seasoning on them isn't doing the job. A dash of salt is all they really need to be honest. I will say the firmness and how well they're fried does make a good fry. Instead I would recommend swapping the fries for Mac n cheese!!!! Dave's sauce is also good and I like that you can ask for more without being taxed! The lines have finally died down a bit so no more 30- minute wait times inside is kinda tight but they do have outside seating as well.
google avatar

Kelly U.

Yelp
Easy parking, very fast food format, interesting to order level of "heat" on the chicken, ordered to go, seemed to be a lot of people standing around? The cash register employs the despised "what level tip do you want to leave?" prompt which is annoying when there is no "service" per se. Food is hot with the requested level of spice. It's not as clean and shiny as a couple of the other chicken places, but the food is better.
google avatar

Kaylee L.

Yelp
Finally got to Dave's Hot Chicken when the lines weren't outrageously long! Food was good but could have been better. Slider is your basic chicken sandwich. Felt that the tenders needed more flavor. Not sure what all is in the seasoning for the fries but they were underwhelming. Enjoyed the pickles and sauce. Canes is definitely better, however I think I would go again, hopefully the hype dies down so that they can focus on the quality of the food.
google avatar

Edward S.

Yelp
After hearing about the long lines and hype about this place I had to try it. My wife and I both really like fried chicken. This did not live up to our expectations. We were told even the mild is super spicy, but we didn't feel like it was. We both thought there was too much batter used. And there wasn't a very flavorful taste to the chicken. The fries were pretty good and the sauce was ok. Overall we much prefer Raising Caines but this is a decent alternative. Worth trying once to see if your tastebuds like it better than ours.
google avatar

Robyn K.

Yelp
Finally made our way over to Dave's Hot Chicken for lunch! We arrived shortly after 11AM and there was a few others in line but waiting to order only took 5ish minutes. Counter ordering and pick up for your food so very casual. They have fun and bright graffiti-style art to admire while you wait for your food, which for us was 10 minutes. Not a terribly long time, but felt a little excessive given how early we were in the lunch rush and their menu is pretty straight forward. The food was worth the wait though! My partner and I split the #2 which features 2 sliders (you can order them at different spice levels which was nice) and a side of their fries and pickles. If we had been a bit hungrier, I'd recommend getting a separate side of fries if splitting the sandwiches but they are substantial! The chicken was perfectly flavored and fried. I opted for medium heat which offered a little kick but not overwhelming. My husband got hot which was good but for me, left too much spice on my lips so a little out of my personal comfort range. They have a large outdoor seating area as well as indoor seating space if you're dining in. Definitely will visit again for future chicken cravings!
google avatar

Tuyen P.

Yelp
As a chicken sandwich lover, it's a must eat when a new chicken fast food restaurant opens. It's already been opened a few weeks so thought it probably died down... it didn't. We came and saw the line but when you drove 20 mins, we're not going anywhere. The line was the limiting factor to getting the food. Probably stood in line for 30-35 mins. Once I ordered, it look less than 10 mins before the food was ready! I was so amazed! Drinks are not included with the meal (weird) but to be honest, the portion is huge already. Anything cheese will be extra but def get the cheese fries if it's your chest day. Got an order of the 2 sliders meal. Got different spice of light mild, mild, and medium. They're not as spicy as I though (especially for medium) but it was perfect for me. Some medium are way too spicy. If you love spicy, definitely getting hotter. The spice is more of a dry rub to be honest. Sandwiches comes with pickles, sauce, and slaw. Decided to get a side of 1 tender just to try the difference. Same chicken lol. What surprised me was... I thought it was just a piece of tender but they really dressed up the 1 tender. Came with a piece of white bread, pickles and sauce. But for almost $5 a tender, it makes sense otherwise it would be overpriced. Sauce- probably not the best sauce I've had. Tasted like spicy Mayo (from sushi) lol. Don't kill me. Chicken taste? Probably almost not the best chicken Sandwich I've had but it's pretty darn good especially for the portion. Definitely a revisit and hopefully no line. They did launch their online order so order ahead so you don't have to wait:). Service was awesome! There were a lot of workers. Seems like students. Everyone was smiling and engaging even thought it was busy. There was a hiccup with my order and they were able to fix it right away! i was impress. Thank you everyone for your hard work!
google avatar

Dorothy H.

Yelp
I was excited to try out Dave's Hot Chicken since it landed in Minnetonka and I recently got around to stopping by for dinner. We've made it a mission to find some of the best fried chicken and chicken sandwiches around the TC metro. The first thing I noticed was the pretty small menu - there are only 4 options of sandwiches/tenders to choose from. That said, I felt the slider sizes were larger than a typical slider, but portion sizes of a meal aren't very big. The flavor fell a little flat for me - I appreciated that the chicken wasn't dry, but the slider tasted very one dimensional. I've had some really flavorful and well seasoned chicken sandwiches with just pickles and mayo added. I'd come back if a friend wanted to try it, but this isn't my "go-to" chicken sandwich.
google avatar

Markeda D.

Yelp
Pretty flavorful chicken, I wasn't a fan of the Mac and cheese but we both agreed the portions are pretty good. We both ordered our spice level at "Hot" and it took about 20 minutes for our food. The space was small and busy so we had to wait for people to leave for a table to open up. Not a lot of workers in the lobby cleaning tables. However it was good experience.
google avatar

Carrie W.

Yelp
We ordered 2 chicken tender, fry, bread and pickles meal. First time here my daughter ordered the no seasoning took 1 bite did not like it. I had the medium spice. I liked the chicken, fries were undercooked, bread not toasted. We compared price to Chick-fil-A for same thing 3 less. I also don't like when places ask for a tip that are not serving me.
google avatar

Ben K.

Yelp
I'd definitely consider myself a chicken sandwich connoisseur, so when I heard about this spot coming to town, I had to check it out! The space is solid... Obviously with the recent opening, there wasn't much seating inside, but we found a table outside. There was definitely a line, so I'd recommend just ordering ahead online. Service was fast and friendly, considering the line of people! Now the verdict on the chicken... Top notch! I got the tender and sandwich combo, which was fun to try both. I chose the medium, which was the appropriate choice for me...a touch of heat. The chicken was juicy and I really appreciated the dry rub versus a sauce! The pickles were awesome and I enjoyed the seasoned fries! I think this is definitely a spot close to home that we will return to often!
google avatar

Beautiful G.

Yelp
I get the hype. First few times when it first opened it was full of people so my bf and I decided to wait for it to be less busy, which lasted a month before it slowed down. When we finally got to try it... it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Got my bf licking his fingers and mine as well.
google avatar

Kathryn E.

Yelp
My boys and their friends have been begging me to take them to Daves Hot Chicken so we finally made the trek over there this week and I'm glad we did! We ordered the mild, medium and hot chicken. The mild chicken had the most flavorful breading I've ever eaten on chicken. It was absolutely amazing. Crispy and full of flavor on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside. The medium chicken was packed with flavor, but after one chicken finger, the heat in your mouth accumulates and you can't enjoy it as much. The hot chicken is just hot. After one bite your mouth is on fire. I even like hot stuff and didn't enjoy this The hot chicken made one teenager cry and gave a stomach ache to two others. We all agreed that Dave's fries are amazing. They were seasoned perfectly! A couple of the boys said that was their favorite part. The prices are spendy. It's about $12 for two pieces of chicken and some fries. Because I brought a group of 7 boys - I bought two boxes of 20 chicken fingers for $80, plus a basket a fries for $10. That fed the boys and we had leftovers. I wish the chicken fingers had a little flags to indicate which ones were hot or mild. They all look the same, and you had to bite into it before you knew if it would make you smile or cry. They sell a basket of 10 fingers for $40. The fingers are big enough that 2 fingers are pretty filling. Staff was friendly and Service was pretty fast. We only waited about 10 minutes for our food. It was a fun experience and I'll go back for the mild chicken fingers. I recommend downloading the app because you earn points for free food and a free drink when you sign up for the rewards program. Here's a quick video of our visit: https://youtube.com/shorts/5b_zFCwRLxU?feature=share
google avatar

Anna H.

Yelp
We went pretty late at night, around 8PM and there was a short line. Waited around 5 mins to order and 15mins for our food, which wasn't bad at all. The food was piping hot and we got the mild chicken sliders combo and medium chicken tenders combo. The fries were very good, seasoned well. The mild had no heat whereas the medium had a little bit of a kick but we thought we could probably handle the hot next time. We also had the Mac and cheese and that was not worth it. My brother said it was worse than kraft mac n cheese lol. I would have rated it a 4/5 stars because the food is actually really good but the tables were all dirty and the bathroom was gross. If I'm in the area again, I would come back. I like this chicken sandwich over Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.
google avatar

Xia Y.

Yelp
Quick service. Excellent food. Clean restaurant. I honestly didn't know what to expect and have done no prior research on this restaurant but since we were in the area, we decided to stop by. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious Dave's hot chicken was. Definitely returning.
google avatar

Jessica S.

Yelp
Don't go out of your way, what a disappointment. I did not even finish my small $12 meal. Two thin chicken strips on a piece of bread and served with cold fries. Ambiance fast food restaurant style. Service by staff was probably the best part of the visit as the manager was visible and visiting tables. He saw that my son ordered hot chicken and recommended adding a taste of honey. Also ordered shake don't waste your money. They said they have Oreo but all they did was take a vanilla cup of ice cream and put a scoop of Oreo on top.
google avatar

Shamir W.

Yelp
Busy for lunch in the Friday. Recent opened fast food place had been on my list and wanted to give it a shot. The line wasn't too bad and they were busy so took a minute to get to order. Got a buzzer and found a table. Place was clean. Located in the Ridgedale mall area. Parking was pretty busy and had to drive around to find a spot. A few table inside to sit and eat. Ordered the two sliders meal. One hot and one mild. Came with fries and a drink. A mayo based dipping sauce for the fries. No ketchup but I went up to the counter and asked for some and they had ketchup packets. The chicken was fried well. Crispy in the outside and tender on the inside. The hot was actually spicy. So if you do t like spice, I would definitely go lower on the spice scale. The bun was a sweet roll kind and not warm or toasted. I wasn't a fan but liked the chicken. And the fries were pretty good. I would give this another try if I am in the mood for hot fried chicken but would probably just stick with tenders.
google avatar

Tim R.

Yelp
I have been here twice but it feels like I was at different restaurants each time: First time: the 'Mild' was Green Tabasco sauce spicy and the 'Medium' was regular Red Tabasco sauce spicy. Second time: The 'Medium' was Green Tabasco sauce spicy and the 'Mild' had no discernable heat at all. So, yeah, there are standards implementation issues but the chicken itself is awesome.
google avatar

Maggie Y.

Yelp
Thankfully, we went after the big rush for the grand opening! Parking is tight, it's a small strip mall, we didn't have a long line, so that was nice. The place is full of murals, which we love art so that was neat to look at. The staff was iffy, even though we were up front we had to wait awhile and she looked annoyed to take our order. The food, was great, spicy and the seasoning was perfect. The chicken was cooked perfect, the sauce is good and the fries also had great seasoning. We will be back!
google avatar

Trina V.

Yelp
The ambiance: 3.5/5- I love the murals and fun vibes, but it is a fast food/fast casual restaurant so the tables and bathrooms reflect that- aka tables look neglected sometimes and could use a wipe. Also, not a lot of indoor seating but they have a nice patio. Food: 4/5 love the sliders with Dave's sauce. I typically get hot which is a good heat for me but I also like spice. (So no it's not MN spicy but wont hurt you if you can handle spice) The tenders by themselves are good but I like the sliders more. Fries are also crispy and well seasoned. Pro tip: add honey to your chicken Service: 3.5/5- it's fast food, you order at the counter. Not a lot of interaction with servers but also not super friendly. More neutral Overall, there's 4 combos to choose from but you can add sides. They're pretty reasonable priced and tasty. Definitely excited to have one open in MN!
google avatar

Brittney B.

Yelp
This is one of those have to try trendy spots. I will say it's not necessarily worth the hype but still worth a one off or if you're in the area and it's convenient to do so. The chicken has a very unique flavor on its own. It's definitely seasoned, maybe like a middle eastern flare there. The tenders are huge! Don't think I've ever seen some so big. Most of the spices are manageable, but I did not try the spiciest few I think. I went within a month of them opening and the line was crazy. If the lines are better now I say give it a try and see what you think. It's different than any tenders I've had before.
google avatar

Shaun J.

Yelp
It's still new so there are lines.it took a little over a half hour to order and get the food. The chicken is actually hot as in spicy. I had the "hot" level and it was spicy enough unlike some other Minnesota restaurants where spicy means some flavor. The best part was the fries. I loved the spices!
google avatar

Shawn B.

Yelp
Recently checked out this first location in Minnesota and was pleasantly surprised. It's the first of the chain in MN. We got the slider combo with medium heat and it was fantastic. Super filling. Medium had a slight kick but I'll take it up a notch next time. Mac n cheese was a great addition to make this a meal for 2. Smaller space but the patio was awesome! They have employees opening doors for you which was a nice touch also! Definitely worth checking out!
google avatar

Nicole N.

Yelp
This place is absolutely delicious!! There is a reason there are lines out the door for this place! The vibe here is urban and fun! Very cool bright artwork all over the walls! The music was almost too loud here! There is indoor and outdoor seating! There is a decent amount of free parking! The service here was fast and friendly! They also got my order right. After you place your order they will call it out over a speaker. There are multiple levels or spice. I did the first level above "no spice" I swear these are rolled in crack!! Oh my gosh they were so flavorful and delicious!!! The fries were seasoned well! The pickles are dill and tasted great!! The sauce is also a little sweet and pored really well!! I will definitely be making a return trip!!
google avatar

Bobbie T.

Yelp
Dave's Hot Chicken is located in Minnetonka near Ridgedale Mall. I've heard lots of people talk about long lines. We got there at 1240 on Sunday and food was to us by 1:05 pm. They only let a few people in at a time so if it's busy you'll wait outside until there is room inside to go and order. Once your food is ready they will call your number. Let's talk food- There are 4 combo options available. We chose the 2 slider combo and the tender and slider combo. The sliders are bigger than a standard burger slider so they were filling. The pickles are good and crunchy. The Dave's sauce is good. You can add a piece of cheese to your slider. That's a good option but the cheese sauce is not good. The cole slaw brings everything together well. Choose your spice level. I had medium and it was pretty mild to me. Next time I'll go hotter. We recommend trying this new restaurant.
google avatar

Leah T.

Yelp
Went on a Monday for lunch and arrived at 10:45 and there was already a line. I was ordered food by 11:15 and had food on my table by 11:35z. I ordered 2 hot tenders and they definitely had some heat. My friend ordered the medium with Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was average. It was not o but I don't see what all the hype is for. The decor was cool and all the staff were very nice

Sahra S.

Yelp
This was very well seasoned and juicy and the fact that it's halal option was my favorite.
google avatar

Gary S.

Yelp
It's something new! The grand opening was last week! I figured I would wait until the following week to let the hype die down. I waited in line for probably about 15-20 minutes at most before ordering my food. The food took around 6 minutes to come out. It's currently the only Dave Chicken Minnesota! I decided to get the Dave #4! I went with the lite mild sauce and served it with fries. I probably could have gone with the mild sauce instead. The Dave sauce was good on the chicken sandwich, and I enjoyed dipping my fries in the sauce. The fries came seasoned. They have a decent amount of seating inside and outside the restaurant very clean!
google avatar

Sadie S.

Yelp
went to the weekend opening and the line was PACKED wrapped around the building! we waited for about 50 minutes until we ordered but we only waited like 10 min for it to be ready. i got the medium and it tasted very sweet but the chicken was very tender and actually big pieces. i was expecting like half the size they came. their sauce just tasted like mayo and i didn't realize the fries came seasoned and im just a regular fry girl but the season wasn't overloading like some places do. i was going to try a milkshake and instantly regretted not ordering one after placing my order but i am curious to try the other spice levels so i will try a shake then! i also tried their mac and cheese and tasted a little watered down but still creamy! overall good first experience and i'm in a food coma now
google avatar

Paula C.

Yelp
Upon entering, I love the interior of this fast-casual chicken spot with graffiti type art on the walls! The service was also top notch even when they were busy for their preview event. The menu was simple with chicken sliders and tender combos plus sides like fries, cheese fries, slaw, mac and cheese etc. and milkshakes! I love that they have 7 spice levels to choose from and the sauce that comes with it is so good. I also recommend adding their honey on any of the chicken items.

Kris D.

Yelp
Tried for the first time last week. We ordered an assortment of sliders, tenders, mac and cheese, kale salad, fries. The fries were ok but the rest was not good. We tried mild, lite mild, and no spice. All were bland. Possibly their chicken needs a decent heat level to have any appeal because at the lower levels the coating tastes terrible, too salty with an unappealing mealy consistency which is not a 'crust.' Honestly, Wendy's makes a far better spicy chicken sandwich. Mac and cheese was deemed terrible as well by a diner who I've never seen turn down mac and cheese ever. I'll stick to Popeyes chicken. Nashville style must not be my thing if Dave's is accurately representing. Two stars for the chicken meat being tender, if bland, and the fries being acceptable.
google avatar

Niki V.

Yelp
Food was fresh & hot everything was amazing. Also tried the Oreo shake. Mac & cheeses basic I would skip that. I did not care for the sauce I feel chicken had enough great flavor without using the sauce. Seasoning on fries so delicious.
google avatar

Amanda M.

Yelp
Very solid option for chicken, has become a go-to for fast food options in the Ridgedale area. Only drawbacks are related to the location, not the food or the service. The parking area is quite narrow, and there's not really comfortable inside to wait for your food. Suggest ordering ahead.
google avatar

Abdulrahim S.

Yelp
It is the worst food ever ate! I heard so much about it and wanted so much to try it and once i did i said no more, this is the first and last. My wife did not like it as well. Too much seasoning to the point it lost its flavor. Both of us my wife and I got a meal each and we ended up throwing away one and barely finished one. I ate at the one in Minnesota Plymouth. I strongly do NOT recommend!