Dave’s Hot Chicken – Poughkeepsie, NY

The Poughkeepsie location sits on South Road, right in the Hudson Valley corridor that connects a string of towns along Route 9. It’s an easy stop whether you’re coming from the Vassar College side of town or passing through on a Hudson Valley day trip.

This is one of the earlier-opening locations — 10:30 AM on every day of the week — so it’s a solid option if you’re after an early lunch rather than waiting until 11. The Hot Chicken Tender and Slider combos remain the most-ordered items, with seven spice levels to pick from and the standard sides of kale slaw, mac and cheese, and loaded fries. Dine-in, ordering ahead in the app, curbside pickup, or delivery — all four ways to get food here. The rewards program is worth joining through the app if you’re a regular, since points stack on every order.

What an Order Costs at the Poughkeepsie Store

Dave’s menu prices are set store by store, but Poughkeepsie usually lands close to the chain’s starting prices. The bigger difference at the register is tax: Dutchess County adds 8.125%, which is a little more than some neighboring counties.

• Dave’s #3 (1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries): from $16.09, about $17.40 with tax
• Dave’s #1 (2 Tenders w/ Fries): from $14.89, about $16.10 with tax
• Single Tender: from $4.99, about $5.40 with tax
• #3 plus a regular fountain drink: about $20.74 all in

Those are estimates based on prices we checked in September 2026, so treat them as a ballpark. If you’re coming up Route 9 for the first time, the #3 at Medium is a safe call since you get to try both a tender and a slider.

Compare every item on our menu with prices page, or check the spice levels guide before you pick a heat. For other stores, see all Dave’s Hot Chicken locations.

What people ask most

Does it open before 11?
Yes — 10:30 AM daily, earlier than several other locations.

Is it near Vassar College?
It’s in the South Road corridor, a short drive from campus.

Drive-thru available?
Not currently listed — dine-in, takeout, curbside, and delivery only.

Confirm hours before a holiday visit, since they can shift. Full menu and pricing are on our Dave’s Hot Chicken menu with prices page.

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