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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (246 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Nicolas J.

    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

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    Anders Christofer C.

    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.

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    Julia T.

    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

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    Angeline N.

    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!

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    Fernando A.

    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.

    Bruno S.

    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.

    Allison R.

    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.

    Carl's did me dirty with their app crashing for their free Super Bowl Burger, so trying Dave's out for the first time lol
    Evelyn K.

    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!

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    Amir P.

    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.

    Crispy fry!!  Num num num
    Brent P.

    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!!

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    Jennifer K.

    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!

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    Bibi gave us the best service EVER! We came late at night and she was so attentive and welcoming! I will definitely be back because of her!

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    The food is always perfect! It's our favorite fast food. Jasmine's always super attentive she has amazing customer service skills!

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    8 months ago

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

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

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

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

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    Amazing service and delicious food!! This is great place to come enjoy your food and a side as well

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

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    I have been there twice trying to visit Dave's Hot Chicken and I cannot find a place to park. Is there a parking garage or something I'm missing. I drove all around and it…

    Hi Roger, there is a parking lot with meters behind the restaurant. If you hit the button on it, it gives you the first 15 minutes free. Beyond that, there is street parking but it could be difficult at times to find some. Typically there are always… Read more

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