Five stars for the lovely lady who helped me the evening of 4/21, I think her name was Aishda? Or I might have rearranged those letters. Only caught a quick glimpse on her nametag. Sweet lady with the pretty name, you made my night. I'm the Kiddo who came in late around 9 or 10. My kid had a bad day at school, and a bad day at work. He came home and made dinner, which then promptly fell on the floor. His shoulders just slumped. I said, let me get you some Dave's (He loves DHC). I was also tired from a very long day at work, but drove there after pre-ordering. As soon as I walked in, there's this huge smile at the counter asking what can she do for me. I told her my kid placed an order. She found it and asked would I like any sauce and I said, I don't know. It's for my kid and she said, "I got you!" And proceeded to load me up with sauces she knew my kid would like as we chatted. She seemed to know I had a rough day and was as genuinely kind as she could be, and I'm sure she had been working all day as well and yet, she lit up the store. Just a brief encounter, but it made my whole day, and of course, my kid loved the sliders. read more

Went to order the Mozzarella Sticks Meal that's been recently popular, but unfortunately it was highly disappointing. Extremely salty to the point I couldn't finish one! I discarded the rest ate the bread and side to balance out my tastebuds. The food I would say one out of 10 stars. But I gave a two because of the extremely kind and patient employee at the counter. She was an all star but very under staffed at the counter. She was doing what she could, but literally 7-10 ppl at counter waiting at a time isn't a good look. Customers were a lil rude being demanding. I will update and revisit my review, since I'll give credit to the Dave's feedback management. I was left so unsatisfied I submitted my feedback and answered with credit for an opportunity to try again. So I appreciate that. Although I'm hesitant, and I have to be honest, that meal was not good, one of the worst meals I've had in recent memory due taste ... I will give them another shot however. I appreciate caring for the customer and shout out to the employee working 4/18/26 evening (Sry didn't catch name) . Update soon upon a revisit. read more

Had to come here for there not chicken. They have the cauliflower options back again. I just had to try. I have had many different varieties of this and wanted to try Dave's. Cool ambiance with all the graffiti inside and 60s music. Great service but again expensive in comparison to what you get. read more

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The single tender was enough to fill me up for one meal, same for the chicken sandwich. Ask for extra dave's sauce. If you like ANY amount of spice, I would start with Medium and go up from there. Mild was more like white. Interior at the long beach traffic circle location has lot of trippy art. Wait for the food wasn't long. Lots of other spots in the area read more

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Shout out to Aisha for getting my order handled and shout out to the cooks for delivering the flavor. Came for the slider deal day and also got a shake and the top loaded fries. Haven't been to this location so nice to have one closer to home :) Lots of wall art and seating too read more

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I went to a Lorde concert the other day, and as I was leaving and the street vendors were trying to sell me hot dogs, all I could think about was Dave's. So of course my friend and I found one on the way home and luckily it was open late and not crowded! It was a perfect setting for a late night snack and concert debrief. My only complaint was that this location doesn't have their cauliflower options. I'm not a vegetarian but sometimes I like to get those if I'm feeling something lighter. I ended up getting the two tender combo with medium spice and replaced the fries with mac and cheese. The medium spice is honestly not very spicy, but I feel like the next level up is too much for me at 1am in the morning. I love Dave's seasoning on their chicken because it is really flavorful! The mac and cheese was cheesy and creamy and also balanced out the spices well. It was the perfect way to end the night! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - two tenders with mac, one slider with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

4 customers in the store and the wait is 20+ minutes. Slow service, employees seem lost and need help. I'm not willing to wait for fast food this long. To spend $26 and wait this long, I'd go somewhere else. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Dave's comes in behind Cluck n Blaze and Jaybird's for me. I got it in medium, which wasn't hot at all (usually much hotter at other places), so it ended up tasting like a plain chicken sandwich. Service was horrible too. They hadn't seen my online order by the time I arrived. It took a minute for the server and manager to figure it out. Once they did, neither turned around to acknowledge the mistake and extra wait. They pressed a few buttons and then went about their business. Maybe it was a bad day. I'll try again and order it a little spicier, and update this review. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sliders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

It was good, not great. The environment is super fun and upbeat! My daughter loved all the fun colors and random chickens. The employee at the register was really nice and helpful! She helped us navigate the menu and gave recommendations. We ordered some sliders, fries, and Mac n cheese. Nothing was a wow for us. Like I said, good not great. Would we go back? Maybe if we were hungry and near a location. read more

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Service was great. Since I'd never been here before, I wanted to dine in. I like medium heat and that's what I ordered, along with Raspberry Tea to wash down the heat a bit. They have a small patio area to sit and enjoy your food. Parking can be a bit tricky. The lot has an In/Out, Marshall's, Flame Broiler to name a few businesses. The flavor of the chicken was great. It came with pickles and white bread. Worth trying! read more

Great food and the Hot Mozzarella!! I'll be coming back to this location. Shoutout out the gentleman that took my order and helped me decided on what I want. Great service! read more

Both times I've been here, so far the food has been consistent! I appreciate that the menu is straightforward and simple; I've tried the mild and medium and neither were too spicy to handle (which is great because I enjoy hot but can't take too much, shh). My server the first time was named Jessica and was awesome - she explained the menu clearly and recommended trying the one tender and one slider box to see what I like. Service the second time around was more of a miss because I couldn't hear half of what the associate - didn't catch his name - was saying. The meal also took a while to prepare, but it was tasty so I won't be too salty about it! Dave's seems to be a popular hangout spot for students from Cal State Long Beach. They're open till 2am (although I couldn't tell you if it's busy then, haha). There isn't a drive-thru at this particular Dave's. In terms of accessibility, watch your step since there's a small stair in front of the door. The restaurant is located in the corner of the strip mall with a Cava, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and In-N-Out, which means parking can get a little hectic if you're there at mealtime. When you come, just be mindful that the aisles go one way! read more

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Food is delicious.. the wait time can be a bit excessive. But overall worth the wait. They stay open late so if you're looking for something to eat in the area this is a good spot! The ambiance is typical fast food vibes . But I enjoy it. I wouldn't recommend their drinks.. 3/3 times I got their drinks... they were flat. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

All went well. Very clean interior, great nice staff, food was made quickly and fresh.

The service was quick especially cause it was lunch time when i visited this location. And that the food was hot and good.

Reaper is legit heat! Chicken was super tender and fries extra crispy and double delicious!! Guy at counter was very friendly and attentive. Food came quickly with no skimping on sauce, pickles, etc. bathrooms about as clean as any restaurant I've been to in idk how long. Easy 5 star. I am very pleasantly surprised with this 2am find. Love it!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Crispy fry!! Num num num - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I went to Dave's Hot Chicken for the Free Slider deal!! I got the Single Slider with medium spice level. I have gotten a Single Slider with mild spice level, and I thought it didn't taste spicy at all. The medium spice level gives a little kick, but I think next time I'll go for a heavier spice level. Cheese is extra so I chose not to add cheese to my Single Slider. I do recommend trying the Dave's Sauce. The restaurant was really clean despite the amount of people walking in and out, sitting down, and standing in line. There's tons of seating, and there's two kiosks near the register that you can order from. The employees were all kind despite the busyness from the Free Slider deal on October 24 for Drake's birthday. Alicia H. took my order at the register, and she was super sweet! She also had me scan a QR code that took me to the Dave's Hot Chicken Google page to make a review. Jessica gave me my order, along with Dave's Sauce. She was very energetic and kind! The service was also super fast! I would come here again when it's not during a big deal because I am intrigued on how spicy the chicken can really get! read more

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Super clean location, all the staff is friendly and welcoming even on packed nights they are pretty quick with getting your food out.

The chicken is very good and the service is good with lots of parking in the lot. I ordered hot and it was very hot. It is quite pricey though - $15 for 2 pieces of chicken and fries! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Interior - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Dave's hot chicken has become my fiancé and I's new obsession! I've been getting the slider meal with the hot spice level and the seasoning is so delicious! And partnered with the sauce it's too good! My fiancé, who is not a fan of spice, gets the same just no spice and he loves it just the same! I really like this location too, good parking/plaza, spacious eating area with a good amount of seating, & the customer service was very good too! my only complaint is I wish there were more locations & some closer to where I stay!! (: read more

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As an overnight worker who orders from uber eats late at night, I was thoroughly pleased with my order. Many places will just put bad quality food in your bag for uber eats orders ESPECIALLY close to closing. I ordered my food about 25 minutes before they closed and I have absolutely no complaints about the quality and taste of the food I received!! Everything was so fresh and tasty as if they had just opened up for the day. Good job to the staff that worked tonight. I'm so happy that I received good quality food so late at night lol so much that I had to leave a review. I've had Dave's hot before but today was so special for me lol I know I'm so dramatic but you won't understand unless you work swing shift and often get burnt food or poorly packed etc. for delivery orders. Good job team read more

Every time I get food here it's always been good. Those who don't like spicy-- don't let this stop you from eating here cos you can get "no spicy". I like that it's also open late til I think 2am!!! That's a big plus! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The napkins are a cool read! -@ojbaylen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

We've been wanting to try this for a while. The restaurant is very clean and the customer service was great. I got the chicken strips which come with fries, 2 pcs white bread and the special sauce. Adding honey to the sauce is really good. The seasoning reminds me of a dry rub sauce. Wasn't what I was expecting texture wise but it wasn't bad. The chicken was very tender which I enjoyed and made it easier to eat. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 pc chicken strips with fries. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Good size tenders. If you like hot this your place. Give it a shot. Lots of pickles too

Thank you to Neil for the excellent customer service. I had the best first time experience on my birthday!

I came to this Dave's Hot Chicken location on accident and had such a good experience that I had to leave a review. Nicole helped me out at the counter and her customer service was on point!! super friendly, patient, and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. You can tell she genuinely cares about her job, which you don't always see in fast casual spots. Between the food being fire and the staff making you feel welcome, this location is definitely worth coming back to. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

I ordered Dave's #3 that comes with a slider and a tender. I ate inside but my food didn't taste as fresh as I expected. I also received the wrong spice level. It was probably a sign that I need to cut back on spicy foods so I didn't ask for my correct order. This location has two kiosk machines but you cannot apply any discount codes (you must order online or at the register). The cashier was friendly and the inside of this location was clean. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here. The staff were very nice. We got a combo and when we received our food I could smell it was delicious! And guess what?! It was delicious! Thank you for the crunchy and juicy chicken sandwich! The fries were crispy golden and ! I can't wait to come back! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Sandwich Special - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was visiting Long Beach, and this spot had been on my radar for some time. But while I LOVE spicy fried chicken, I admit I was coming in with major bias. That's because I live in Nashville most of the year and spend the rest of my time in Los Angeles. In Nashville, we invented hot chicken in the '80s. And since the hot chicken craze exploded around 2010, there is no limit to the number of imposters out there trying to replicate Nashville hot chicken only to fail miserably. To defend our most famous dish, I was ready to rip Dave's apart and explain to my fellow Angelenos what real hot chicken should taste like. And then I took a bite of my first Dave's chicken tender, medium-spiced, and my mind was immediately changed. It's authentic. It's complex. It probably wouldn't make the top five best hot chicken joints in Nashville, but it would probably land solidly in the top ten. And that's a HUGE compliment! The Armenian superfecta who founded this chain must have sampled the real deal in Nashville, because their product is exceptionally reminiscent of what I eat frequently in Tennessee. Well done, boys! The only letdown is that every chicken joint in the South will offer bone-in chicken breasts, and Dave's is a chicken-tender-only place. But I can respect that game plan. It works. And the fries aren't bad either. Note: Other Dave's in Greater Los Angeles have higher ratings. So what's happening here? Pay careful attention to the negative reviews bringing down the average. It's the first thing I check when scouting out a restaurant on Yelp, the reasoning behind any one-star rants. If lack of quality is fueling the public's rage, that's a red flag. But you'll notice all the low ratings are related to Internet issues, pricing, or customer service, deceiving at best. With glowing reviews for the actual food, a sub-three-star average didn't discourage me from this location. And my instincts were correct. read more

First timer. Big shutout to Hayle who was an absolute delight, walked me through my first DHC experience with style & grace. Everything was solid! I ordered the #4 slider spice level was hot and the tender spice level medium. Hot is the way to go, didn't taste much with medium--ordered extra pickles because yes. One thing---what's up with the sauce it doesn't really taste like much? I still ate it anyway. Wait time wasn't crazy, this location is quite busy, I will say the music was great but I felt it was just way too loud, I ended up eating on the patio. Overall 4 stars for the food 5 stars for the service! No photos to show because y'all already know what the food looks like here. read more

This was my first time eating at this place and I was very pleased with the quality and taste of the 2 slider combo that I purchased. It was clean and had ample seating indoor and outdoor. The cashier/server "Viviana", if I remember correctly provided great service, very friendly and upon asking her recommendations, she was very well versed and glad that I took her advice on what I ordered. I did order the medium spice level chicken sliders but it was a bit too hot for me, will definitely go back to this location. read more

The best dave's hot chicken i have been to!!!!! The cash register was soooooo kind and sincere it is so rare for the service to be at a fast food restaurant but she was so kind . Food was great!! The place was generally clean tooo read more

My experience at Dave's hot chicken today was awesome. From the great taste of the food, to the amazing customer service. I MUST SAY THAT AISHA WAS PHENOMENAL! Besides the food, it was her amazing customer service that made lunch better. From taking my order to checking up on me to make sure I was ok . THANK YOU AISHA FOR YOUR SERVICE. 10/10 coming back for lunch here read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #1 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This location is way better than the one they had on 2nd St! This is way faster, cleaner, and better service. I appreciated the worker as they greeted us once we walked in and took our order right away. There were not a lot of people and our order came so fast! He even got us extra sauce and gave us honey when we asked. Food was hot and fresh, fries were crispy, pickles were crunchy and great flavor, bread was soft. There's a lot of seats inside and was very cool and refreshing to be inside. I would definitely be coming back to this location for their fast service. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries (no spice, mild) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amanda was such a great customer service rep for this company, I tried to tip her but the machine wouldn't take it. She told me it was ok and that she just wanted to put a smile on our faces. She offered great recommendations read more

I had the pleasure of working with Alisha today. She was extremely helpful, courteous and full of energy. The restaurant design is beautiful. And the food was good. I got the chicken bites, and a slider with Mac n cheese. Food was hot (warm), and hot (spicy) just how I ordered it. I'll definitely be coming back. Great job read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Honey mixed with Dave's sauce makes an excellent dipping sauce for the huge sized tenders, or pour the honey mixed with Dave's sauce over the sliders for an unexpected sweet & spicey treat. read more

Ok, yes, I just left another eatery. However, when I saw a DJ playing music and that Dave's Hot Chicken was open, I had to park and get out to observe this new chicken spot. Several employees were enthusiastically announcing the grand opening and distributing Dave's Hot Chicken stickers. I genuinely enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the crowd. Parking is not problematic here. There were 2 kiosks that were available. However, I chose to order at the register. I wanted to ask the employee for recommendations. She mentioned that the heat of my chicken is what varied, so I ordered #4 mild light hold the slaw added mac n cheese, not fries. The chicken was a mild hot, and the mac n cheese was a tad spicy but delicious. The spice was not that spicey, so next time, I'm climbing the ladder and going up in spice. read more

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Made my way over after a bad experience at Chick Fil A, and I'm glad I did! Aisha was so kind and turned my day around. Tried to leave a survey review, but the QR code wasn't working. Appreciate your great vibes and service girl! read more

I usually love Dave's. This location is nice because they're open late. 0 stars for raw chicken. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Raw chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California