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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.7 (59 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Small Small Top Loaded Fries
    Aaron A.

    I always see a line at Dave's Hot Chicken and finally decided to try it to see what the hype was about. Honestly, I was pretty disappointed. I got the small top-loaded fries and it only came with three pieces of chicken, plus the fries were cold. The flavor was fine but nothing special. I also tried the mac and cheese, and it just tasted like boxed mac to me. Maybe it's just this location, but I wish there was a 1.5-star option--doesn't quite deserve one star, but definitely not two. To make it worse, my order took forever and there weren't even that many people there. Oh well, at least I tried it.

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    Brandon P.

    I visited Dave's Hot Chicken in Highland, CA tonight and placed my order at 9:46 PM with Dayana. From the start, I felt rushed at the register even though there was no one behind me. About one to one-and-a-half minutes after placing my order, I went back to the counter to ask if I could cancel the chicken strip and switch to the 10-bite meal. Dayana seemed confused and said the order couldn't be changed because they had already started it. This was around 9:49 PM. What was frustrating is that my order wasn't actually called until 10:05 PM, nearly 20 minutes after I initially ordered. Given that amount of time, it didn't make sense to me why such a small adjustment couldn't be made so soon after payment. It felt less like a system limitation and more like an unwillingness to make the change. When I got home around 10:10 PM, I realized the food wasn't hot; just warm. After waiting 20 minutes, I expected the food to be fresh and hot. I also noticed Dayana sweeping the main area while waiting, which made me wonder if my food had been sitting out before being handed to me. I'm disappointed overall. I hope this can be taken as a coaching opportunity; sometimes making a quick adjustment can go a long way in improving the customer experience

    Our lunch

    Food was good. Wonderful customer service. It was very clean They were fast with our order.

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    Tony S.

    Had Dave's hit chicken for the first time and it was delicious. The chicken pieces are thick and juicy even though they're fried. The pickles and sauce just add to the overall flavor. Definitely returning!

    Arianna R.

    Decent location. Nothing special. I love the location though. Next closet one was in a very industrial center of SB so this location is prime & close to Redland's mountain grove & citrus plaza so it's good. Clean & bright location & service was okay. Nothing special. & food was good. Still better than raising canes too so.

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries Regular Top Loaded Fries
    Ashley T.

    Our family of 5 LOVE Dave's Hot Chicken. Stopped at this location on our way to Palm Desert. The food was fresh and delicious. Service was great! Very sweet girl working the front. The inside was clean and fun! Highly recommend this location.

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    Great customer service, food always comes out hot. I've been coming here since it opened and it has stayed consistent!

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    15 days ago

    Ease of ordering. Very awesome customer service from Lauren. The ambiance is chill. Flavor was great. I would definitely come back!

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    5 months ago

    The best location for Hot Chicken! Helpful, friendly staff and the best location! Great environment and easily accessible!

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    Really good food and excellent service from Chanel and Ana. Place was clean and had cute artwork. We will be back!

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    Really, they have the worst service they give time for your order 10minut its Goss to 30minut waiting for you order never going back

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    7 months ago

    Amazing nice and fresh very good flavor looking forward to ordering late night after I work out good business keep going strong

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    5 months ago

    Food is delicious nice and clean !! I would come back here again. Kids love it such a good deal when ordering the #2

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    Good service and good food. Will definitely go back again. Hot is the perfect level of spiciness.

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    Place is very clean and service is 100% Jose was amazing. Food portions are decent size.

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