Dave's Hot Chicken — Review by Daym Drops
Not specified, United States — Fast casual chicken and sandwiches
Daym Drops visited Dave's Hot Chicken to try their new Max Slider and honey pack, but was extremely disappointed with the meal. While the fries were crispy and well-seasoned, the mac and cheese was poorly made with a bland, watery cheese sauce, and the chicken breading had an off-putting taste that ruined the overall experience.
What was great: The fries were crispy with good smoky salty seasoning and the chicken was tender
What could improve: The Mac Slider had an extremely poor quality cheese sauce that tasted like watered-down powdered cheese with no flavor, and the breading on the chicken had an unpleasant aftertaste
The Dishes
Daym ordered the new Max Slider, a honey pack, and fries from Dave's Hot Chicken. The fries arrived with a light crispiness and a smoky salty seasoning that he genuinely enjoyed, noting that the crinkle cut fries had good flavor. However, the main attraction, the Max Slider featuring mac and cheese with Dave's Hot Chicken, was a massive disappointment. The mac and cheese component was the primary culprit, featuring a cheese sauce that tasted like watered-down powdered cheese mixed with water rather than any real cheese product. The chicken itself was tender, but the breading carried a pungent, unpleasant aftertaste that Daym found overwhelming and off-putting.
The Experience
Daym mentioned that an employee recognized him and came running out to greet him at his car, which he appreciated. However, this positive interaction was completely overshadowed by the quality of the food served. The reviewer noted that he was trying to enjoy the meal without too much spice since he had a doctor's appointment with his endocrinologist afterward.
Value and Pricing
Pricing was not explicitly mentioned in the review, though the focus was entirely on the poor quality of the mac and cheese slider rather than value considerations.
Notable Moments
I got to give it to you raw, B, you should have stayed at Smashburger. You should have stayed at Smash.
That's whacking please. That's that trash that you need to freeze and then throw it out. It's trash in my mouth.
I can't even give that to somebody in need that's hungry, B. Cuz I wouldn't do it to them. It would make them sick the same way it made me sick.
The Verdict
Daym gave this location of Dave's Hot Chicken a strongly negative review, stating that this was one of the worst meals he's had in a long time. He emphasized that while the fries were good, the mac and cheese slider was essentially inedible due to the terrible cheese sauce and the unpleasant breading flavor. He even refused to give the food away, believing it would make someone sick. This review suggests avoiding the mac and cheese offerings at this location, though the fries may be worth trying if you're considering a visit.