Dave’s Hot Chicken – Downtown

Dave’s Hot Chicken on Stuart Street is built around fried chicken tenders and sliders, with heat levels running from Not Hot to Reaper. You choose how far to take it. Sliders come on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and Dave’s sauce, while tenders let you concentrate on the chicken and whatever level of heat you ordered.

Fries and shakes round out a straightforward meal, and smaller chicken bites offer another way to order. The chicken is halal. This downtown location works for a sit-down break or takeout around the Theater District; select Stuart Street when ordering online, since Dave’s has other Boston-area branches. If you’re unsure about the spice, start lower.