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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.1 (220 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Alvin F.

With so many "Hot Chicken" type of places opening around, which one do you go to? Well, I've tried quite a bit, and I really like Dave's Hot Chicken. There is plenty of parking, and lots of seating inside. Every time I come here, they are pretty busy. It's clean, which is nice haha. The workers are very friendly. Make sure to get extra Dave Sauce with whatever you order. I saw they have some fries with chicken on top. I'm going to try that next time! When in the area, stop by and grab yourself some Dave's Hot Chicken! Pro tip, they have an App you can download for points.

Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
Courtney R.

Food has consistently been good, customer service is always fantastic as well, honestly Dave's is one of the best places in town to get a great tasting chicken sandwich!

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Jolene W.

Food is good always go when it's busy because at least it's fresh. I don't like the fries so much. The ambience is busy, but it seems they try to get their order out as fast as they could most the time..

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Jennifer S.

First time at this specific location, second time eating at Dave's. Dave's is phenomenal. Seriously incomparable. They have the best hot chicken around, hands down. The texture can't be beat. The flavor is marinated down into every pore of chicken flesh. No one else does it quite like Dave's does. This time, I ordered the number 4, which is one tender with one side. There was no extra charge to sub mac for fries. The mac was pretty good too, in my opinion. Kinda average, but good. I love the kale slaw on the burger, even though I hate kale. Love all the extra pickles, too. The bun isn't really necessary, since the chicken is so good on its own, but it's a decent little brioche bun. The wait was very long, especially for a drive through, but when the food is this good, I don't care.

2 sliders: medium heat

The food was cooked fresh which was great. The fries were crispy and hot. Service fast & friendly. The only issue I have is it was really, really salty. It just might be me. I'm not used to that much salt. Got the medium hot, which was perfect heat level for me. The place was clean.

Amber S.

Isaiah's customer service made our first visit truly memorable, worth the long drive, and definitely referable. The food was so good my son even ordered more to go! Isaiah is an absolute gem -- I hope you take great care of him. PS. The place was soooo clean including the restroom!!!

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Timmy S.

Came for a late night meal but also because I haven't had Dave's in a few years all the way in Long Beach. Was glad there was one on the way home! Service was great, Isaiah helped us out and was very helpful and nice. It was a chill experience!

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Annie Y.

We have been wanting to try Dave's Hot Chicken. It reminds me of Raising Cane's, but with seven levels of heat level from "No Spice" to "Reaper." If you can tolerate heat, give this place a try. We tried the lite mild chicken sliders, and it was the perfect amount of heat for me. The chicken is juicy, and the slaw and pickles add extra flavoring. I like it! The crinkle cut fries were average. Nothing special. I was surprised that they have cauliflower tender bites. They were very good. It's a great vegetarian option. I had ordered in advance online. The pick-up was easy and quick. It was ready in 20 minutes as promised. Solid fast food hot chicken spot!

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Service was excellent for a first time and chicken was very spicy for the hot . Issac was very cool with his excellent service. Thank you

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Best chicken sandwich spot!! Love the service here and the putting effort in making the food!! And service

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the food was great, i was assisted by a gentleman named isaiah who showed very respectable customer service

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Great stop to eat at! Shout out Adrian! Great service from him and the rest of the staff.

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The food was so good! Isaac helped us right away! And all customer service was excellent! It was very clean and fun inside!

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We love it here! The grandkids always want to come here. The chicken is very tender and their fries and sauce are great!

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