Dave's Hot Chicken — Kid-friendly Family Eats in Pickering, Ontario
- Ages all ages
Dave's Hot Chicken is a popular spot for families looking for a casual meal, offering a menu that appeals to a wide range of tastes.
What to expect
This restaurant serves up spicy fried chicken options, with varying heat levels to suit different preferences. It's a straightforward eatery where you can grab a quick and flavorful bite. While not specifically designed for children, the casual atmosphere and familiar food make it a viable option for a family meal out.
Best for
Ideal for families seeking a quick, flavorful, and casual meal with a bit of a kick.
What parents say
Nguyên Ông
2025-10-4
Good quality of fried chicken and fries. We can choose the spicy level, we didn't wait for too long for food. Shout out for Sam, an employee there, he always asked for help and suggested extra sauce for us. Good environment always cleaning up right the way.
mnadeem683
2026-2-2
We ordered three items from the menu: 1. Large Mac & Cheese Fries ($21), served with an extreme amount of salt on the fries, chicken topping, and one scoop of boiled macaroni so called Mac & Cheese has no cheese lol ⭐️ 2. Dave #3, which was very good, again served with an extreme amount of salt on the fries. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3. 10 Pieces of Dave’s Bites taste was enjoyable ⭐️⭐️⭐️
U K
2026-1-25
Great food, even the next day the leftover chicken tenders taste great and so crispy. Thank you for the kind service. However, I do think it’s overpriced. One meal of fries, tenders and sauce is 18.99 🤷🏻♀️ And my husband was charged 1.50 for adding cheese on his burger 🤷🏻♀️
Tony K.
2026-1-9
Great spot for spicy fried chicken. Both times I've had it, the chicken and fries were crispy and well-seasoned. I've tried the Reaper twice and both times there was a bit of an earthy bitterness to it (the Hot and Xtra Hot have better flavour), likely due to the large amounts of Carolina reaper powder, so it does taste better in a slider. Otherwise, I respect the excellent and consistent heat, definitely the hottest fried chicken I've ever eaten. I ordered Dave's #3, but felt the Reaper not only in #2 but surprisingly #1, too.
Shanette Meraldo Carlito
2026-2-27
This was my 2nd visit to this restaurant. My first time I had the 1 slider combo and I got the 2 chicken tender combo this time. The spice level I chose both times was REAPER in which you have to sign a waiver when ordering it. I love spicy food and this meal delivered. It is very hot, but for me it was tolerable. The food was cooked to perfection. I brought my meal home and the quality held up - the tenders were crispy. Same with the fries and they were seasoned well. I also added a small Strawberry Fruitopia slushy to my meal. I wish I got the large, the sweetness of the drink in combination with the spicy and savory meal created a nice balance. I also want to note that the cashier was very friendly (I forget his name) and if you want to dine-in at the restaurant, the establishment was very clean. Thanks, Dave's Hot Chicken! 🔥 Pictured with my review is the chicken tender meal I had and the strawberry fruitopia slushy.
