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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (516 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Jasmine D.

    Cashier was very enthusiastic and energetic. Chicken tasted crispy and moist and seasoned well. Not as spicy as I had it last time. Fries are a great texture. Wish they would switch out the white bread for Texas toast

    Slider strip combo w/ kale slaw
    Michael B.

    I keep passing by Dave's locations, and so one day I decided to pull the trigger and give it a try! Overall we enjoyed our experience. Pros: - open 'til midnight (nice to have more late-night options in Irvine) - seating area is pretty clean - chicken strips are pretty hefty and well-seasoned - staff is friendly and accommodating (surprised to see negatives reviews on this!) - happy to see a somewhat healthier option for sides with the kale slaw Cons: - Spice levels are inconsistent, ironic given that's their M.O.. "Medium" not spicy at all, but one level up as "Hot" was damn spicy! - Not a huge fan of their slider/sandwich option. Seems kinda thrown together as an afterthought rather than a considered menu item.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Larry Y.

    Delicious chicken, mediocre service. The chicken sandwich and tenders were flavorful and juicy, and the fries were excellent, but it took over 10 minutes for the food to come out, and everything was only slightly warm instead of hot. I really enjoyed the Dave's sauce, and the meal was definitely filling. The staff were very friendly as well and gladly provided extra sauce when asked. Overall, I loved the taste of the food, but I just wish the chicken had felt fresh out of the fryer.

    Two piece tender
    Tiffany C.

    The two piece tenders combo box is the way to go with the hot seasoning. Spices could be spicier here but it's always great service and so quick too. Ambience is your usual Dave's with the street art.

    2 Mild Chicken Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Elijah W.

    We ordered 70 of the Dave's #2 menu item for work and it was hit! The amount of food was so filling. The chicken on the sliders were ginormous, crispy with an amazing batter. I love spice and the medium was not too spicy. There was tasty cabbage and crispy dill pickles on each slider. The crinkle cut fries had a Cajun spice and everyone was stuffed and satisfied. This was my first time trying Dave's and I'm disappointed I waited so long. I can't wait to have it again and maybe try other menu items. Highly recommended!

    One of the three boxes from Flight of Saucy Bites

    We waited for 30 minutes for the order of (1)Flight of Saucy Bites and (2) loaded spicy buffalo mac. Buffalo mac was for other person, so I made sure to check the quality before leaving, but my chickens were half sauced and some not even breaded properly. Front was understaffed, back was crowded with smirks and flying boxes. Front being frustrated, was rude and couldn't even hand us sauces as she was too busy. I understand there is busy hours, but food quality and worker's attitudes should not fluctuate.

    Best sandwich chicken size ever made at Dave's !!
    Van V.

    Been going to Dave's since their OG location in LA was the only location! Always got combo #2- hot and drizzled honey on always! Recently had a great experienced with the sandwich portion- where the chicken is cutlet size and width rather than ck tender size in sandwich. Staffs are always so friendly and nice- never any complaints with their customer service :) The only complaints now compared to the OG location are fries no longer loaded up but is measured by the small paper plate & they don't offer complimentary sides with a yelp check in.

    Nikolai T.

    Tried Dave's for the first time today and I can't say I was disappointed. I had the mini sliders which was good and my order was ready when I came to pick it up. The sliders are very mini but it's ok it was good.

    Tenders (Medium Spice)
    Matt B.

    Dave's is among my top 5 places to go in Irvine for a quick lunch. The food is ready fast, and they sometimes give an extra chicken tender if they're on the small side. I usually drive-thru, but it's an interesting atmosphere on the inside with the painted chicken figures on the wall. One thing to note, they don't put napkins and forks in the drive-thru to-go bag. You have to ask before you drive away.

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    David was really helpful and kind. He took my request seriously.Great service and very attentive!

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    Always a good time- high quality. Mild is good for a little flavor but not spicy. They source the food from somewhere high quality clearly

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Do they have a drive thru?

    Yes, but be prepared to spend a very LONG time there

    Do they have chicken pieces, legs or thighs? Didn't see any on the menu..

    No and it's a huge bummer, just tenders, with or without the bun and fixins

    How fresh are the fries or are they just boring old flash frozen starch sticks?

    Frozen, crinkle cut fries the same as Del Taco.

    Do you have outside dinning?

    No, didn't see any

    Hi, will the chicken here be zabiha halal?

    Yes it will!

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