Dave’s Hot Chicken To Open Soon In East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick neighbors, you have a new restaurant to add to your must-try eateries list.

Dave’s Hot Chicken will be opening in East Brunswick’s Route 18 corridor. Middlesex County’s first location will be at 326 NJ 18, East Brunswick, according to the company’s website.

The location is the former site of Moe’s Southwest Grill, next door to Pearl Vision.

The company did not specify an exact opening date.

Specializing in Nashville-style chicken, Dave’s has restaurants in Secaucus, Cherry Hill, Ocean Township, Union and Wayne.

Based in California, Dave’s was first started in 207 by a group of four friends as a Hollywood parking lot pop-up. From there, they have expanded to almost 37 states.

Hip-hop artist Usher and rapper Drake are celebrity investors in the eatery.

Dave’s specializes in hot Chicken Tenders and sliders, with sides like mac and cheese, kale slaw, and fries. They also offer shakes and slushers.

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