Cult chicken chain Dave’s Hot Chicken opening date for Cardiff confirmed with one huge difference

Dave’s Hot Chicken is a worldwide hit for its seven-level spice scale from Not Hot to Reaper – the latter for which you have to sign a waiver

The globally popular hot chicken chain that started as a car park stall in LA is finally opening its first Welsh location. Dave’s Hot Chicken will open on St Mary Street in Cardiff at 11am on Good Friday – Friday, April 3.

And to mark its first spot in Wales it’s being renamed – the new store will be called “David’s Hot Chicken” in a nod to the Welsh patron saint. Cardiff’s store will be the first Dave’s worldwide to be named in honour of a new location.

Cardiff’s diverse and well-established food scene makes it a natural home for Dave’s Hot Chicken, whose menu is built around juicy chicken with a hot, Nashville-style seasoning and quintessential side dishes like mac and cheese, cheese fries, and kale slaw. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here

The new restaurant will offer a fast-casual space designed for everything from quick lunches to late-night meals, paired with Dave’s signature oldies playlist and laid-back West Coast feel.

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The Cardiff menu will feature Dave’s cult favourites, including chicken tenders and sliders cooked fresh to order, the brand’s seven-level spice scale from Not Hot to Reaper (waiver required), and classic sides such as mac & cheese and top-loaded fries.

The menu is completed by a range of creamy shakes and fruity slushers.

Keyana Mohammadi, head of marketing at Dave’s Hot Chicken UK, said: “We’re so excited to finally land in Cardiff. It’s a vibrant and buzzing city, full of culture with an epic foodie scene.

“Changing the name to David’s is a mark of respect for the Welsh patron saint and a bit of fun. We are considering other changes for other Welsh venues such as Dayfdd Hot Chicken or even Dai’s Hot Chicken.”

She goes on to add: “This isn’t just another opening, it’s a big moment for us. We’re here to become part of the community, and we’re beyond excited to welcome Welsh fried chicken fans and bring the heat with our bold take on Nashville-style hot chicken.”

Find Dave’s Hot Chicken at 52-54 St Marys Street, Cardiff, CF10 1FE. Opening Friday, April 3.