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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.3 (234 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Blue Powerade Slush
    Mackenzie S.

    First time and Hannah was so helpful with options to order, taste test of the slushies and suggestions. Clean and great atmosphere, but Hannah's exceptional customer service made it. Will be back next weekend!

    Spicy chicken Daves Mini Sliders
    Teri S.

    The service was great here. It was first time eating here and I enjoyed how fresh and warm food came out. The chicken part was spicy and crispy. Slushy next time I will pass on.

    I cut the chicken to show its raw, you can see the color difference.
    Dro E.

    BAD experience! I go to CSULB so every m-w and i stop by between my classes to get my usual order which is 3 chicken tenders with fries. I go daves hot chicken a lot in general and maybe out of every 50-60 chicken, one end up being either undercooked or not up to the quality that we expect from daves. I ordered here and second chicken tenders had raw portion in it in the middle, so i was very polite and told the cashier that hey this is nat cooked can you change it, he said no since youve ate half of it we cant change it anymore and i threw it in the trash can and bought a new one. A $4 chicken wasnt worth losing a customer who always comes here....

    You tell me.
    Terry M.

    Stopped by here to feed my son, this is one of his faves. Food: Consistent. If you like hot chicken then this is the standard. Service: Always quick and friendly. Ambiance: Clean indoor and outdoor seating. My son will ensure that we're back here soon. :P

    Strawberry lemonade smoothie & fruit punch smoothie
    Jeanna E.

    Great service casual fun vibe great chicken but the hot is fire!! Thanks for the rubber chicken

    Naomi M.

    Love the food! Hasir gave the best service! Best food around! Recommend highly best service! Come down!

    raw, frozen, uncooked chicken.

    I don't recommend coming here unless you want raw, frozen, uncooked chicken for dinner! Emailed customer service who never responded to my email or issued me a refund.

    REPLACE YOUR TRASH CANS PLEASE

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

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    The spiciness is not flavorful. It's just hot to me, but I think I'll try something else. Another time. The service was great.

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    9 months ago

    Oh how bad it really was. I ordered hot that was in in the mid range of hot. Over dry spice it just awful!!!

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    4 months ago

    Some like it hot and spicy well here you go, the slaw was a nice tasty addition. Friendly staff, straight up fast food seating

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    Vert good food and very good service does have a wait everytime but thats normal ambience is very average but is a little ways out

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    9 months ago

    Food not so good and customer service was bad too. Please do better they used to be good.

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    Fun experience with friends tried the reaper tender make sure you ask for a glove than you

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    Does Dave's have beer? If not can I bring my own?

    I did not see any advertisements for alcoholic beverages. They do have a self-dispensed soda machine. Bring your own beer? Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. Maybe if you call them, they can answer. (562)286-6844

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