Dave’s Hot Chicken – Buford, GA

If you’re running errands near the Mall of Georgia or cutting through the Buford Drive retail strip, Dave’s Hot Chicken has a spot right in the middle of it. The Buford location sits at 2925 Buford Dr. Suite 610 — easy to reach whether you’re coming off I-85 or I-985, and close enough to the mall that it’s a natural stop before or after a shopping trip.

What makes a Dave’s run worth it is the spice ladder — seven levels from No Spice up to the Reaper, so a table with different tolerances can still order the same tender or slider and everyone stays happy. The Hot Chicken Slider and Hot Chicken Tender combos are what most people order, and every plate comes with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave’s sauce on the side. You can walk in for counter service, order ahead online, or use the app for curbside pickup — handy if you’re squeezing in a visit between stops on Buford Drive. No-contact delivery is listed too, and the major delivery apps cover this location.

How Much Lunch Costs at Dave’s in Buford

Buford is in Gwinnett County, where the combined sales tax is 6%. That’s lower than most of the other stores in our city guides, so a combo here ends up costing a little less after tax than it would in Texas or New York.

• Dave’s #3 (1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries): $16.09 menu price, about $17.06 after tax
• Dave’s #1 (2 Tenders w/ Fries): $14.89 menu price, about $15.78 after tax
• Single Tender: $4.99 menu price, about $5.29 after tax
• #3 and a regular drink together: about $20.33

Prices are the chain’s starting prices as of September 2026 and can differ slightly at this store. If you’re stopping in on a Mall of Georgia trip, weekday afternoons tend to be quieter than weekend evenings.

Check the complete Dave’s Hot Chicken menu and prices, see which spice level suits you, or find more Dave’s Hot Chicken locations across the country.

A couple of things people ask

Is there a drive-thru here?
Not based on the current listing — it’s dine-in, takeout, curbside, and delivery.

What’s close by if I’m making a day of it?
The Mall of Georgia corridor, with easy highway access from I-85 and I-985.

Hours can shift around holidays, so check the official store page before a special trip. Prices and full menu are on our Dave’s Hot Chicken menu with prices page.

Independent guide — not affiliated with Dave’s Hot Chicken.