Dave's Hot Chicken

$ • Chicken, Chicken Shop, Halal

About Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken in Bakersfield is located near Walmart on Gosford, sharing a large parking lot with other businesses. The restaurant itself is nice, clean, well-lit, and has a neat theme with plenty of tables, though it can be loud inside. Service is generally pretty good and fast, with not a long wait, especially at the drive-thru. The food is often described as pretty darn tasty and good. The chicken is cooked perfectly with great flavor, featuring a good breading and moist meat inside. Customers order various heat levels, from medium and extra spicy to the reaper level, which requires a waiver and can make you sweat. Meals are hefty; combos like the number 4 are a good size and can feed about two people. Options include sliders, tenders, and sandwiches, sometimes with cheese sauce. The fries are good, and the milkshakes, like the strawberry shake with lucky charm marshmallows, are considered superior. Some feel the tenders can lack seasoning or spice at certain heat levels, and the food is sometimes compared to similar nearby spots. Overall, it is a recommended place to try.