Several years ago I tried the Hotboys location in Oakland and I gave them 3 stars because I felt…read morelike the wings were heavily battered. Today I was driving through Novato and craving spicy fried chicken. I see most people get the sando from here but I like to just stick to the chicken and not let the bread get in the way! Ordered 2 half chicken light only, which means the wing + breast and then another half chicken that includes the wing + breast + leg + thigh = so altogether, both orders $54.62 It seems expensive considering a whole raw chicken is about $5 but they do some voodoo magic to their fried chicken at Hotboys -- the seasoning is delicious, batter is crispy, and meat inside is still juicy -- the breast meat goes well dipped in their special sauce and they bagged plenty for me! Service was excellent -- very friendly and accommodating! The music is hyped up so it can be a little loud. Bathrooms were very clean. I thoroughly enjoyed digging into my half chicken with my hands. The wait is about 20 minutes but it's not a problem to wait for good chicken! It came out so hot that I was willing to burn my fingers a little LOL

Had to meet up with a staff member in Novato and decided to grab breakfast at Marketplace Center. I…read morewas surprised to see Hot Boys, having only been to their Oakland location before. I ordered the chicken loco moco with an extra piece of chicken breast. Overall, the food was decent, but my over-easy egg came out well done. Service was okay, nothing special. It's not quite the same as the Oakland location for me, but I'd give it another try if I'm in the area.

Don't want to give bad reviews i love this place But…read moretonight when I put in my order I order tendo sand.mealx2 one was supposed to be mild and one med both training wheels and I paid for a ex tender with my tender meal did not get wanted to call but can not find phone # I would like my 5.00 back or a tender next visit.but there is no way of letting them know who I am .but I will keep coming back cause I love this place no exslaw no pickles at all so disappointed

I've been here a gazillion times since my last review but forgot to update my review -- they've…read morebeen consistent the past several times I've been here and the sando is always good. I love that they're open late on the weekends and I'm willing to make the trek out from SF just for their sando and fries. There is typically street parking (no lot) right in front of across the street. You can order at the front or through Toast to skip the line. There are plenty of seats (think elementary school outdoor seating) outside that fit 4 people. The best part of Hotboys is definitely the employees though. They're super friendly, especially our guy, Shy! Shy's the best :)

Not as good as the Oakland location but you really cannot beat hotboy's seasoning and chicken…read morequality. I love how they do not skimp on the sauce or napkin. Interior design is very 90s arcade, retro? Lots of seating, parking and lots of bathroom stalls. They even have outdoor seating, make sure you place you orders online because they get very crowded (for great reasons).

I went here with a co-worker who knows I like hot food, and also warned me that Memphis hot chicken…read morecan beat Thai spicy. They were nice enough to let me sample, so it could calibrate. I went with spicy (spicy plus seemed like it might be too much). I ordered the chicken strips with fries (dusted with the mild spice and quite good). The strips were tender and juicy. And the spice was good, with a sneaky, slow, lingering burn, but not a lot of complexity. . Very good. Very casual. You order at he counter, and get a basket of food pretty quickly.

Two thumbs up for "Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries." I appreciate the customer selection of degrees…read moreof spiciness (hot) and that you allowed me to order the fries without salt. French fries and fried chicken are best eaten immediately and the clean tables (and restrooms) made dining pleasurable. Both French fries and chicken were cooked to perfection: exterior crunch, tender inside.

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3/5 Overall: Can't say no to Fried chicken! The extended review... Food: Sliders with Fries - 3/5 - I got 2 sliders with fries. Taste was standard fare. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 3/5 - Seating both inside and out. Portion to Price: 3/5 - Pricing is pretty standard fare.

I'm drink right now at 1:42 am and this chicken is bomb got me a sando and man I'm almost sober…read moreenough to drive with how good this food is. The chicken is tender the breading is perfect and the heat is excellent. The fries are great as well.

The chicken hit different here. I don't throw around five…read morestars lightly, but World Famous Hotboys earned every one. The chicken was impossibly tender on the inside with a crispy, flavorful crust that had just the right amount of heat. You can tell they're not cutting corners -- every bite felt intentional. The vibe alone is worth the visit -- hip-hop energy, retro games, and a staff that clearly takes pride in what they're putting out. This isn't fast food. This is a whole experience. If you're sleeping on this spot, wake up. Hotboys is doing something special.

Love this place! The hot hot one tender challenge is extremely hot that I have to drink two glasses…read moreof iced milk after just one bite. I grew up in Asia and used to eat really spicy food but this is on another level! That being said, I am totally satisfied with the experience. Finishing the whole wing in one go is not possible so I plan to consume it slowly day by day mixing with other food. Their Sando meal with fries is my day to day favorite. I normally order the medium(very spicy) level, it's in my comfort zone. But if you just like a hint of spicy, just order mild or mild+(spicy) level should be good. I always do food delivery and their packaging is always very eco-friendly and nice. This location is a food truck so not many comments on the ambience.

Excellent chicken burger - big, juicy, tender. Customer service was great given the line and…read morepopularity of the place. Food truck lacks ambiance of Oakland restaurant. A graffiti covered food truck and covered tables and benches with mood lights around the perimeter. Lots of effort was put toward the environment but it still isn't what Oakland location is. Shared parking lot with liquor store can be convenient -- maybe people deep in car culture would especially like this - you can eat with your car within view. Fries were abundant - probably too many. Burger was large enough I didnt need them at all. I think for me that is the whole problem with this place - its all too much. Its like why I don't like Black Bear diner. Too much food - and too heavy. This is very tender chicken but at the same time heavy enough you couldn't eat something like this every day. Small cute street cat came around for some leftovers. He lives along the wall of neighboring building in the bushes. Added a little more personality.

Hot damn that's a REAL hot chicken sandwich. The bun smells so good it pulls you in, expecting a…read moredisappointing tabasco heat like all the other places, and then POW you're jolted awake and reaching preemptively for the pepto, but you can't stop punishing yourself. Warning: this is not white people taco night, don't go to level 5.

The fusion of spices at Love Burn Hot Chicken really stood out to me. Whether you want just a…read morelittle heat or something much spicier, there are options depending on how much spice you can handle. The seasoning had plenty of flavor, so the experience was not just about making the chicken hot. The fries were also really good. They came out crispy and were nicely seasoned, making them more than just an afterthought on the side. If you enjoy hot chicken and want to choose your preferred level of spice, this was a spot that delivered on both flavor and heat.

I had just finished picking up a few things at Trader Joe's and, by that point, I was absolutely…read morestarving. As I was leaving, I noticed a newly opened restaurant--Dave's Hot Chicken. It's clearly a chain, but somehow I'd never heard of it before. Lucky me, because I had no idea what a treat I was in for. I placed my to-go order at the self-service kiosk and waited about 10 minutes in a lively dining room covered in colorful graffiti-style artwork while an eclectic mix of rock and country music played in the background. When my name was called, the real experience began once I got back to my car. First, the fries. They were perfectly golden, crispy, crunchy, and seasoned just right. I dipped them into what I quickly learned is Dave's famous, highly coveted sauce, and the combination was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big bread person and I'm notorious for deconstructing my sandwiches, so I took the chicken from the slider--more like an oversized, juicy chicken tender than a nugget--dipped it in the sauce, and paired it with the fries. It was the perfect bite every time. I ordered the #4 meal, which comes with two small sliders and fries. The sliders are served with slaw, pickles, kale slaw, and Dave's sauce unless you customize them. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without being too heavy. It turned out to be the perfect snack, and I'll definitely be back.

Friendly staff good service and clean atmosphere…read more The chicken was spice heavy and overpowered the actual flavor of the chicken. I felt like there wasn't enough balance between the two. Love that they do crinkle fries, but mine were a bit soggy.

Best fried chicken out of all of the options in sac. They're the only ones who understand what…read morespicy means!

Used to eat here quite often. Food is decent. Open late…read more They used to have their sauce in a pump near the soda machine. Removed it and now screw you for a dinky little dip cup. As a result wont eat here again. Nickel and dime your customers to eck out more money. Huge turn off. Ill eat elsewhere. .

Dave himself came out and ate with us. This was legitimately the happiest moment of my life.read more

I wasn't too familiar with this franchise and always passed by it with so many other food options…read moreavailable. After trying my first Dave's in Pinole, this was my 2nd and had the same experience: consistent. This one is in El Cerrito Plaza Shopping Center by the BART station. I ordered Dave's # 2: Two sliders with fries and comes with pickles ($17.49). I chose the medium with heat options of No Spice, Little Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot and Reaper. I also got a side of Kale Slaw ($4.59) and added a large Crispy Fried Pickles ($7.99). Mind you, this was a snack, so the sliders were the perfect size. One for me and one for the wifey and we shared the rest. The chicken is crispy on the outside but was simultaneously moist and tender inside. The heat level is basically how many (or how little) they sprinkled on the spice powder. The side of Kale Slaw provided a nice buffer to cut out the saltiness as it's a nice balance of crispy, fresh veggies with a sweet and tangy flavor. I also loved the side of pickles that came with the # 2. They're just plain pickles, and they were definitely better than the Crispy Fried Pickles (skip in my opinion). These were overly seasoned and salty to my liking. I ended up removing the breading just to get to the pickles inside. I also found the price to be too steep to justify the price and quantity that came with it. Overall, it's a solid sandwich that makes chicken right. Better than KFC, but not Popeye's and Jollibee.