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Website: daveshotchicken.com
Phone: (608) 421-5272
Closed now
- Sun 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM
4814 Annamark Dr Madison, WI 53704 ·627.16 mi
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Reviews
yelpEasily the best fast food fried chicken! I've had KFC, Popeye's, and Chick-fil-A, and I think Dave's Hot Chicken is way better than any of them simply for the quality of the fried chicken (which...
MoreLove this place. Always tasty & service is fast. Being a MN guy, and after witnessing someone turn very uncomfortable after eating the top heat, my max heat stops at medium. Which I get with the...
MoreMy husband has been been reading about this newer restaurant that has hit the Madison area. We happened to be close by around the lunch hour so took the opportunity to try it out. I didn't know...
MoreLove their chicken sandwiches. Fast and friendly service every time. Convenient location right off the highway.
Morechicken done right! tenders were excellent amazing sauces and you can get spicy sauces affordable
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