2 min read- Dave’s Hot Chicken has brought back its viral Hot Mozz after a nationwide sell-out during its first launch.
- The mozzarella sticks come coated in the brand’s signature spice levels, ranging from Not Hot to Reaper.
- Fans are already reacting online and planning visits, with many saying they missed out the first time.
If you missed out on the viral Hot Mozz from Dave’s Hot Chicken the first time, you’re getting another shot. The chain just brought the dish back to locations nationwide after it sold out within days of its original launch.
The thick-cut, Chili’s-esque, mozzarella sticks took off fast, driven by social media and the kind of cheese pull that practically demands to be filmed. Within a week, they were gone. And, starting today, they’re officially back on the menu, and fans are already running to their nearest Dave’s to get a taste.
The Hot Mozz isn’t your standard side. Each piece is coated in Dave’s signature spice blends, which range from Not Hot all the way up to Reaper. It’s the same heat scale used on the chain’s chicken, which means you can treat this like a casual snack or a full-on challenge, depending on your spice tolerance (and your bravery).
When we tried them the first time around, they actually lived up to the hype. The cheese pull is real, but more importantly, the texture is incredible. The exterior stays crisp while the inside stays stretchy and melty. That balance is harder to get right than it sounds, especially once you start adding spice into the mix.
Fans clearly agreed. The original announcement pulled in tens of millions of views across the chain’s social media platforms. People were planning trips around trying the Hot Mozz, and some didn’t even get the chance before the menu item disappeared.
Now that they’re back, the same energy is already building again.
Comments on the brand’s announcement are exactly what you’d expect. “OMG YESSS 🔥🔥🔥,” one person wrote. Another kept it simple with “Looks delicious 😋.” Others are already making plans, with one fan saying, “Damn I’ll be there tomorrow 😍,” while another added, “FINALLYYY.”
Even people who haven’t tried them yet seem locked in. “PLEASE COME TO NAPA, or somewhere near!” one user commented. Thankfully, the chain has been quickly expanding its reach across the country—so odds are that you’ll have a location near you soon.
That kind of response explains why Dave’s moved quickly to bring them back. This wasn’t just a successful limited-time item. It was one of the brand’s biggest launches, period.
There’s no word yet on how long the Hot Mozz will stick around this time. Given how fast they sold out before, it’s probably not something you want to wait on. Because if the first launch proved anything, it’s that these don’t sit around for long.