Nashville Hot Chicken

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Explore the full lineup of dave's hot chicken — bold spice levels, crispy perfection and Nashville heat crafted fresh every single day in Kearny, NJ.

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Daves Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Hand-breaded chicken thighs on brioche buns, smothered in our signature hot paste. Choose your heat — from No Spice to Reaper.

Dave's Classic Hot Chicken Sandwich on brioche bun

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Signature

Dave's Classic Hot Sandwich

Our legendary crispy chicken thigh on a toasted brioche bun with house slaw, pickles, and Dave's Medium Hot paste. The sandwich that started it all.

$13.99

🔥 Reaper

Extreme Heat

Reaper Level Sandwich

Not for the faint-hearted. Carolina Reaper-infused paste on our signature crispy thigh with cooling ranch slaw and double pickles. Sign the waiver at the counter.

$15.99

Mild

Fan Favorite

Honey Butter Mild Sandwich

Golden fried chicken breast drizzled with honey butter, served on a brioche bun with house pickles and shredded lettuce. Sweet meets savory.

$12.99

Double Stack Hot Chicken Sandwich two crispy thighs

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Double Stack Sandwich

Two full crispy chicken thighs stacked high with jalapeño slaw, ghost pepper mayo, and crispy shallots. For the truly hungry heat seekers.

$17.99

Tenders

Dave Hot Chicken Tenders

Hand-pulled tenderloins, double-dipped in seasoned buttermilk and fried to golden perfection. Available in 3 or 6 piece orders.

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3 Piece

Classic Tenders (3 pc)

Three golden crispy tenderloins coated in Nashville hot spice blend. Served with your choice of dipping sauce — honey mustard, ranch, or Dave's special sauce.

$11.99

Best Value

6 Piece

Party Pack Tenders (6 pc)

Six extra-crispy tenderloins in your chosen spice level, perfect for sharing. Comes with two dipping sauces and warm dinner rolls on the side.

$19.99

No Heat

No Spice

Lemon Pepper Tenders (3 pc)

Crispy tenderloins tossed in a zesty lemon pepper seasoning — bold flavor without the burn. Great for the whole family. Served with house ranch.

$11.99

Plates

Daves Chicken Full Plates

Full meal plates served with two sides of your choice. The complete daves chicken experience for a satisfying, belly-filling meal.

Nashville Hot Chicken Plate with two sides

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Full Plate

Nashville Hot Plate

Two crispy chicken thighs on white bread with pickles, hot paste, and your choice of two sides. The quintessential Nashville hot chicken experience.

$16.99

Chicken and Waffle Plate with maple syrup

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Weekend Special

Chicken & Waffle Plate

Crispy hot chicken thigh perched on a fluffy Belgian waffle, drizzled with hot honey and a side of maple syrup. Sweet, spicy, and absolutely irresistible.

$15.99

Family

Feeds 4

Family Feast Plate

Four chicken thighs, four tenders, four sides of your choice, and four dinner rolls. Enough to feed the whole crew. Mix spice levels for everyone.

$44.99

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Bowl

Hot Chicken Rice Bowl

Sliced hot chicken over jasmine rice with pickled jalapeños, house slaw, sriracha drizzle, and sesame seeds. A bold fusion of Nashville heat and bowl comfort.

$14.49

Sides

Classic Sides & Add-Ons

No dave's hot chicken meal is complete without the perfect side. Made fresh daily — the way sides are meant to be.

Seasoned Crinkle Cut Fries golden crispy

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Side

Seasoned Crinkle Fries

Thick crinkle-cut fries tossed in our signature seasoning blend. Crispy outside, fluffy inside.

$4.99

Side

House-Made Coleslaw

Creamy, tangy slaw made fresh daily with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a secret dressing. The perfect heat cooling companion.

$3.49

Kids Love

Side

Creamy Mac & Cheese

Rich, velvety four-cheese mac baked golden on top. The ultimate comfort side dish to balance that Nashville heat.

$4.49

Side

Smoky Baked Beans

Slow-cooked baked beans with a smoky bacon and molasses base. Sweet, hearty, and the perfect Southern companion to our hot chicken.

$3.49

Drinks

Refreshing Drinks & More

Cool down after the heat with our handcrafted lemonades, sodas, and specialty drinks. Just what you need after daves chicken.

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Drink

House Fresh Lemonade

Freshly squeezed lemonade with a hint of mint and a touch of honey. Perfectly tart and refreshing — the best antidote to Nashville heat.

$3.99

Drink

Southern Sweet Tea

Classic Southern-style sweet iced tea brewed fresh throughout the day. Smooth, sweet, and deeply satisfying alongside hot chicken.

$2.99

Strawberry Lemonade Slushie cold frozen drink

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Specialty

Strawberry Lemonade Slushie

Icy frozen slushie blended with fresh strawberries and tangy lemonade. A cooling rescue for anyone brave enough to take on the Reaper level.

$4.99

Ready to Feel the Heat?

Order your dave's hot chicken now and we'll have it fresh and sizzling for pickup in Kearny, NJ. No waiting, just heat.

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