Dave's is always solid. The food is consistently good! The fact that theyre halal friendly also adds to their inclusivity along with the adjustment of spice levels! This location has a good seating area for guests and has a street art design. Service can be slow, but that is remediated by the fact that the food comes out fresh and hot! Customer service is decent and they can improve on the cleanliness of the establishment. If you like spice, Dave's is a staple. Their sliders have a mixture of heat that are leveled and balanced by the pickles and dave's sauce. Depths of flavor. I also recommend their normal milkshakes. You can taste the real ice cream. Their mix-in ones are ok but their average plain flavors are better. We come back here ALOT. Solid chicken sandwich place. Pricier than others, but worth it if you like spice and depth of flavors! read more

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The service is getting better. The chicken is still really good, and the new mac and cheese is also solid. But, man... the "Hot Mozz" was legitimately one of the worst things I've ever eaten. Wasn't even hot. A cold, hard chunk of mozzarella battered and fried that was just awful. Stay away from that item at all costs. read more

Ambiance: it's a small and packed L shape room, limited seating inside, chaos lines for ordering and picking up Service: slow and disorganized, waited almost 30 minutes to get the order, fast food was not fast at all, I went to check a few times while waiting, but was told a five more minutes, however, when I got the food I noticed it's was ready but sitting there in the kitchen, and got cold already Food: simple and standard menu Dave's #2 - *** 2 Sliders w/ Fries Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce, all chicken and fries were cold by the time it's served Price: standard Dave's price, expect less than $20 for a fulfilling meal read more

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Came in recently because I'm a sucker for promotional meals. I saw that they were doing a promotion with X-Men 97 and I knew I had to at least try to get the Wolverine figurine lol. I visited a few locations of Dave's Hot Chicken now and I'm glad to see that their food is consistently good. Yes they are a big Chain but honestly sometimes if you have a good product, it's just a good product. This particular visit was pleasant because the person taking my order and the person handing out the food were just so friendly. I think they trained well because they were super polite and kept them asking if I need anything else. A buddy of mine lives down the street so we just walked over and picked some food up before watching another World Cup match that evening. The place was busy, but overall pretty chill. read more

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We Dave's and have been coming here since they opened after first finding Dave's in Costa Mesa . So glad they brought back the honey, but we noticed tonight they are putting the fires in a cup, seems like they give less and they were not hit and fresh. Not sure why they changed it up . Why mess with success? and my Medium chicken was not tasty medium hot at all. Sad today always come with expectations bec we love it so much . read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

This was my first time visiting this Dave's Hot Chicken location. The restaurant is clean, modern, and has unique painted artwork on the walls that gives it a fun vibe. Parking is available in the shared plaza lot. Since the restaurant is located on the corner, there are multiple ways to walk up to it, but there's only one entrance. The entrance opens directly into the dining area. To the left is a narrow hallway with windows overlooking the street that passes the fountain drink station. If several people are waiting for their orders, this area can feel a bit cramped. Near the dining area, there's a monitor that displays the status of online and delivery orders (such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, and app orders), making it easy to see when your order is ready without having to ask the staff. The staff was friendly, although my interaction was brief since I ordered ahead through the app and only stopped in to pick up my food. My order was ready quickly, making the pickup process fast and convenient. Overall, it was a smooth first visit to this location, and I'd return again. read more

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Great experience at Dave's hot chicken on Hawthorne! Mayeli was very helpful and made the whole process smooth and simple, definitely recommending and eating here again! read more

VERY VERY VERY Slow I would not recommend for lunch if you are working. Took me 35 min to just get my food. Quality was also mid.

Came to try the fried cheese. It did not disappoint. I ordered the mild. And the hubby ordered the hot. He also got a strawberry slushes drink which he loved. The fried cheese had the perfect cheese pull and great flavor. Lots of parking. Staff is nice. The pickles are delicious. The fried cheese had a perfect crunch and flavor. Restaurant is clean. Staff is well presented. Location is great. They get packed. read more

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This Dave's Hot Chicken location lives up to the hype & is definitely worth the visit. The menu used to be so simple, but it's expanded so the variety of options ensures there's a little something for everyone. In short: Friendly staff, casual setting, well-seasoned food, and fairly priced imo. Shoutout to Eddy and Andrew for working with a smile during the night shift! The last two times I came (midnight + 9PM), it was on the busier side of things. I waited for my food a little longer than the average wait time, but I didn't mind. Their mac and cheese is liquid gold. Medium-spiced tenders are great for people who like a little heat, but still want to enjoy the chicken overall. Fries aren't really anything special (I still dig the seasoning), they could be crunchier. Solid experiences, will be back the next time I have a late night craving. read more

This is a great addition to the rise in popularity of fried chicken. What sets Dave's chicken patties/fingers apart is how tender it is. I love the story of how this business started. It's my son's favorite Chicken sandwich place. Although my spice tolerance is high, I was fine with spicy or regular. I dont think I can go for spicier. The mac and cheese is really cheesy and not dry. Definitely, enjoyed Dave's chicken and will be back. (Note: Logistically its a little odd. The line to order starts in the far rear and the dining area is right by the entrance. Formerly a Starbucks years ago and maybe that's why?) Adequate parking in this ministrip mall. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sharing a spicy chicken tender. Yes it's tender! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

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Solid fried chicken tenders here. They have indoor and outdoor seatings. Staff is friendly and helpful. The drinks variety is good and they have plain ice tea. Plenty of parking and close by to the Galleria and transit options. read more

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Tried Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time and it lived up to the hype. The chicken was fresh, crispy, and really well seasoned. I ordered a range of spice levels from very mild all the way to very spicy so I could see what the differences were. For me, the regular spicy hit the sweet spot -- it had a nice kick without overpowering the flavor of the chicken. The food itself was definitely the highlight. The chicken was juicy and you can tell it's made fresh. One thing I noticed, similar to what others have mentioned, is that the store layout felt a little awkward when ordering and picking up food. It's not a big deal, but it can feel a bit cramped depending on how busy it is. Overall though, the food was really good and I'd definitely come back, especially for the regular spicy level. read more

They lost/missed my order and had to wait a bit longer today, but the staff is good about it. read more

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First time at this location and likely won't be back. It took over 30 minutes to get my small order. When my order was ready, they called my number and another number at the same time when I walked up I handed him my ticket and he still handed me the wrong bag. Thankfully, I checked as I was walking out. The only positive is the cashier was friendly. read more

small variability in experience. reliable. a little drier the last time i went but overall among my favorite fast food chicken spots. love their mac and cheese. usually have great service. wait time is reasonable each visit read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

Normally my order is ok. This time It was horrible. I ordered two tenders. I'm not sure what this is but it's definitely not a tender. I had to drive 15 mins back and all they did was throw 2 tenders on top! Same old fries. Didn't even bother to give me a new order. Horrible read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Suppose to be a tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

Really good never fails From tenders or sliders Danny always cool always helpful. Really good read more

*BEWARE**BEWARE**BEWARE**BEWARE**BEWARE* *Order was placed at 8:45 & I came around 9 to pick it up the food it was not ready. *Waited an extra 30 minutes and the only response they gave me is it's being worked on. *I asked for refund and was not even given a receipt or communicated properly other than "can you wait a little longer for your food". I understand it's busy but there is other locations like the one in ladera heights in Inglewood that is way more consistent in how fast they give out their orders maybe this location can learn more from them. I am very disappointed & wasted around 1 hour to just get refunded and eat somewhere else. I had just gotten of work and this was just bad service and lack of hospitality. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Front counter - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

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Went to California and had to give it a try. Definitely overhyped in my opinion -- just your typical chicken tender with hot sauce. The ambiance was fun, playful, and worth experiencing, but overall... been there, done that. Glad I tried it, but no need for a repeat visit. read more

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Food Is amazing at Dave's Hot Chicken. The cashier Angel helped out a bunch. And the place inside looks like an art gallery?

i stopped eating here because of the extremely slow service. unfortunately, i now do ubereats & nothing has improved. the night shift needs help!!! sevice is still excruciatingly slow!!!!! i will no longer accept orders from here. it's a complete waste of my time & the customer's!!! ‍ read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - If the bathroom looks like this after an employee used it, saw it, and did nothing, what kind of standards do they keep in the kitchen? - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

I was excited to see Dave's Hot Chicken finally open in the South Bay; it's the perfect spot! There's plenty of parking and both indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the fries and tenders, which were perfectly crispy with just the right level of heat. Since I'm not a fan of super spicy food, I appreciated that they offer a hot-but-not-too-spicy option. The tenders were huge and satisfying, and the dipping sauce made them even more delicious. The crinkle-cut fries are one of my favorites, and of course, no hot chicken meal is complete without white bread and pickles! The indoor seating can get a bit crowded, so I'm glad there's an outdoor area as well. read more

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It's SLOW service. Extremely SLOW service. Ordered on postmarked, drove to the place, went to the so-called pick up counter and still had to stand around for 20 minutes!!!! Ridiculous. And they need to clean up. read more

Now I remember why I don't come here. Was craving mozzarella sticks, ordered online, said order would be ready by 7:35pm and it is now 7:50pm with no end in sight and a massive queue. It's not worth it folks. If you notice there is non stop complaints about how bad the service and wait is. ETA: meant to be sliders and nuggets in this mess that was just handed to us, it want even the right order read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

The only reason why I gave this restaurant at three is cause I got a super small piece of chicken on my sandwich and that was really sad read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - where is my chicken? lol - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

I don't know about the food because I haven't received my order but the staff are amazing

Don't go here if you have somewhere to be. It blows my minds that it takes 30 mins to get a chicken sandwich and fries. Staff looks unfriendly and the look on their face mimics their managers. I'll definitely not be returning. If I wanted to wait 35 mins for food I would have gone to a sit down restaurant where they bring the food to my table. 2 thumbs down read more

He wanted hot chicken, I wasn't hungry so I hopped on over to Dave's and procured a couple of Extra Hot fingers for him. He said they were decent and he enjoyed the spiciness. I should have at least had a bite, but I didn't so I have to relay his opinion here. I ordered online - it was easy and was ready in about 20 minutes. A quick drive to the shop and my order was ready when I arrived. The fingers traveled well, that is they were not soggy in the container - an issue that plagues many hot items packed to go. These were crispy fresh. He gobbled 'em down and mentioned he wasn't really sure why he didn't opt for the Reaper heat. He's got an asbestos mouth and stomach, so we'll have to remember that for next time. His enjoyment prompted me to make a note that a hot chicken sammich would be in the cards sometime in the future. I have a fav hot chicken sammich joint, but it's at least a 20 minute drive. 15 more minutes than Dave's. Loads of parking. Online ordering was super. Restaurant was tidy...but very crowded. read more

Went here at 1am a few days ago. I got the #3 combo, a slider and a tender with fries. I initially ordered via their kiosk but the payment device reset. Then I placed an order online for pickup since there was one person at the front and they seemed busy with expediting orders. Make order came out about 15 minutes later than expected. Other than that, customer service was decent. All the employees seemed friendly. For my order: Slider was great. The chicken had a nice crunch to it and seasoning was on point. I liked that they added a bunch of pickles to go with it. Tender was smaller than I expected but the batter was great and it had some nice heat to it. Fries were nicely seasoned and crisp. Overall I was impressed with the quality considering the mass expansion of the chain. I would definitely go to this location again. read more

Torrance Food Crawl #431 Dave's Hot Chicken first opened in 2017, in Los Angeles. Since then, they've grown to almost 200 locations throughout the United States. While an appreciation for spicy hotness is why most people will come here, the chicken is why you'll come back, and the chicken is excellent. There are two basic ways that chicken is served: in a slider (aka small sandwich) or as a chicken tender. These can be ordered à la carte or in several different combinations. The chicken is very good and enjoyable regardless of the spice level. You can choose from seven levels of spice: no spice, lite mild, mild, medium, hot, extra hot, and reaper. I'm past the point in life where I'll automatically take the 'challenge' level, but I will say that the 'hot' level is quite spicy, about as hot as I like it, while still providing some enjoyment of the flavor and taste of the chicken. On weekends, I've experienced longer lines, taking up to 20-25 minutes to make and get my order, but the service has been very quick on weekday afternoons. read more

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Great late night spot option in South Bay. Service was very friendly and the food was tasty!

I witnessed one of the most digusting things at this Daves Hot Chicken. A young child who was waiting impatiently for their order walked to the front counter next to the cash register and wiped their nose or their bandaid that was in their mouth and hand and smeared a gob of red stuff all over the metal counter. The worker didnt clean it and just encouraged the child. Perhaps he didnt notice but it was smeared on the counter. The even more disgusting part is he put my bag of food right in the center of where this child smeared her bodily fluids. Ewwww!! Gross!! Unbelievable!! Send the health inspector!! This is a disgusting experience 5 Vomit Bags worth read more

I've been here once about 2 years ago and it was great, but when I went the other day I couldn't say the same. Me and my friend waited about an hour for our meals which was ridiculous, and it seemed like other people were also getting frustrated with long wait time. When we finally got our food to go, I realized they didn't even give us napkins (and if you've had Daves you know it gets messy). Unfortunately safe to say I will not be returning. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

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This place is great. Food taste great for a great price. I really like the decor. After the first time I tried this, I go back literally every time I go to the local hardware store and will continue to do so. I like that you can get all sorts of hotness. You can get it so hot it burns going in and coming out. I made the mistake of getting the hottest one but now I get the mild. 100% recommend. read more

Wow this location is the spot. The service was fantastic. Jorge and (forgive me I think it was Travis) were fantastic! The nugget ice was a nice surprise! The chicken spice level of mild and medium with the sauce was delicious. The cuts of chicken felt a little chewy at times but still worth the trip to grab some chicken. The interior has seating and you can also order to go. They have a buzzer to give you so you know when your food is ready. They have beer behind the counter by the way, which I didn't notice until after checking out. Don't forget your first responder discount and thank you for your service! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mild and medium. #Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries and Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was okay but they said on the app it was too busy to place an order. Waited 30 minutes, tried again and they said 7:15pm my order would be ready, went there at 7:15pm, and the order wasn't even made yet. Got my food at 8:15pm and hour later and the worked who said i'll call your name when its ready they are running behind never called my name, just put it on the shelf next to him, behind the counter, everything was cold and soggy. Very disappointed read more

Still on our mission to try every chicken sandwich in the South Bay, we decided to make a stop at Dave's Hot Chicken today. Cute spot with great murals. Easy to order, friendly order taker at the counter, and easy to read menu. Only complaints at this point was the very limited seating...it took a minute to find an open table. And a few of the drink dispensers were not working at all. One of the soda flavors was completely out, so it took a few tries to find a soda that tasted right. Our orders were ready fairly quickly, but despite us stating "eat in" we ended up with our food in to-go containers and not baskets. I went with the #4: slider and fries. Hubs got the #2: two sliders (because he was picturing a small pub sized slider and not a full sandwich that it turned out to be). The sandwiches were nice and crunchy, a plus. Relatively moist. But not as hot as I normally like. I'd heard mixed reviews on the spice levels so we decided to go with medium heat. It had a little heat to it, but not much of that warm burn that I was expecting, so will probably turn up the heat next time (and be able to use those extra honey packets that we didn't need in the end). Soft bun, lots of extra sauce/ketchup/honey packets, plenty of pickles, but not much cheese sauce (definitely not as much as in the photos shown at the location). The fries were perfect. Warm and crispy. Actually my favorite item on the plate... read more

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

Horrible wait times. Pre-ordered via the app and arrived at the estimated time and still waited another 30 mins for food. It was a small order of just 3 cheese sticks. Not sure what happened tonight if the location is understaff but I've had a long wait in the past too. When I did ask about my order the worker said it was an hour from the time the order came thru. I did not use a third party but used their own app but door dash and Uber Eats seem to be faster. read more

Solid! Dave's is now in the South Bay! Woot! Came in for lunch and wasn't too hungry, so I went with just one slider and some cheese fries. Free drink with Yelp Check In! Score! Slider was tasty! Went with hot and it was hot! Best part about this meal was the cheese fries. In all my Dave's visits, todays visit HOOKED UP the cheese fries. It was the largest portion of fries, and the most cheese sauce I have ever received at a Dave's. Score! Service was friendly. Cashier had to get a manager to check in the Yelp deal, but all was good. Glad to have this around in the South Bay! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single slider and a mound of cheese fries. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Torrance, California