About This Venue
Dave's Hot Chicken in Wauwatosa serves hand-breaded Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches and tenders with seven customizable heat levels, from mild to extreme.
Located on Capitol Drive near Mayfair Mall, Dave's Hot Chicken brings the bold flavors of Nashville-style fried chicken to the Milwaukee area. Their signature sliders feature Halal-certified chicken piled high on soft potato buns with pickles, kale slaw, and Dave's special sauce, while their large hand-breaded tenders offer the same quality and customization. The casual, fast-casual vibe makes it perfect for quick lunches or late-night cravings, with the restaurant open until 11 p.m. most nights.
What sets Dave's apart is their commitment to heat levels—choose from "No Spice" through "Reaper" depending on your tolerance—and their fresh-made approach to every order. The restaurant welcomes families and mobile-savvy customers alike, offering online ordering, a mobile app with free reward incentives, and convenient amenities including outdoor dining, WiFi, and wheelchair accessibility. With competitive pricing and consistently high customer ratings, Dave's Hot Chicken has become a local favorite for anyone seeking authentic, made-to-order spicy chicken in a friendly, accessible setting.