13-06-2025
Dave's Hot Chicken is coming to Poughkeepsie: What we know
There's a new chicken restaurant coming to the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Taking the spot of the former Table Talk Diner in the plaza on Route 9 is the popular international food chain Dave's Hot Chicken.
Dave's Hot Chicken was originally established in 2017 in East Hollywood, California, according to its website, and currently the two closest locations to Poughkeepsie are in White Plains and Stamford, Connecticut — both around 45 miles away.
The chain is known for its spicy chicken, including a sauce dubbed "Reaper" that comes with its own waiver and release of liability.
There are also options for those who don't have as high of a spice tolerance, including no spice, light mild, mild, medium, and hot
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The Town of Poughkeepsie Building Department said in an email statement they issued the permit for renovation at the 2521 South Road, Poughkeepsie location on March 6.
On June 11, the town said its building inspector had stopped by the space a few days prior to check on the progress. With tile work currently being done, the inspector estimated the project is one or two months out from completion.
Check out the full menu for Dave's Hot Chicken at
This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Dave's Hot Chicken coming to Poughkeepsie: Timeline, menu, details
