It's been a minute since I had Dave's, and they recently launched a collab with the animated series X-Men '97. I had to get the special X-Men Meal, which came with a cool mini-figure of an X-Men character. This location offers dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru ordering. I've always liked the food here, and they've been consistent. The chicken slider I got with my meal was delicious, and just the right amount of heat for a medium level. I do like spicy food, so I may go hot next visit. The chicken tender was juicy and flavorful. The seasoned fries were freshly made, crispy, and hot, as well. For vegetarians, they offer a few items such as cauliflower sliders, mozzarella planks, and more. I also got a regular fountain drink, which wasn't part of the X-Men Meal. Along with fountain drinks and iced teas, there were also bottled drinks available for purchase behind the cashier. I dined in for lunch (before noon); it wasn't too busy, and I received my order fairly quickly. After I finished my meal, more customers started coming. There were no more seats for more guests to dine in. The dining area was clean, but only a few tables were available inside, and a few outside (without shade). The umbrellas weren't out the time I visited. When not packed, the atmosphere is chill, and the art on the walls and ceiling adds a trendy, casual vibe. I think a few more tables could have fit in the dining area, but overall a pleasant experience recently. Other notes: - As with most fast food places these days, download the app for deals, rewards, and more! read more

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I learned about Dave's when I tried their Lakewood location. It was great! Really surprised how much I enjoyed the sandwiches. Figured this location would be just as good so I was excited the first time I visited. Very disappointing visit. Their chicken was almost 20% smaller than the chicken I got at Lakewood. So I said I won't visit this place anymore and stick to Lakewood. Come today, my daughter said she was hungry. Said she'd love some Chik fil a. In my head I'd rather have Dave's so I suggested it to her. So we ended up here again at the Cerritos/Artesia location. As we were pulling up to the drive thru we noticed an suv that was waiting at the window. I placed my order and as we got to the window, the same SUV we saw as we pulled up was still waiting. And waiting. My daughter commented how they had been waiting for a while and I thought maybe they placed a large order. So when they finally pulled off, I pulled up and paid, the cashier was kind and asked if we wanted sauce or ketchup but then it happened. We got stuck waiting for our simple #2 for over 10 minutes. At the drive thru. While the staff just glanced at us and kept serving the diners inside. We finally got our order but the guy who handed me the food didn't even apologize for the long wait. Horrible way to make an impression on my daughter Cerritos Dave's. I went to write up this review and I'm shocked to see it has a 4 star review. Maybe today was an off day, but usually that's how these reviews get written. One bad experience can lead to these reviews l. At least in my case, this is my 2nd visit to this location and once again, I LOVE the Lakewood store. On a positive note, my wife and daughter both liked the sandwiches. Get your act together guys, you're gonna lose customers with the horrible customer experience. read more

"I feel like Chicken Tonight, like Chicken Tonight" - 80's Ragu's Chicken Tonight commercial Free Slusher Dave's Hot Chicken took over the former home of the longtime previous tenant, Wienerschnitzel. Having the Free Slusher promo, a trip to Dave's Hot Chicken was what was in store that day. Frozen Hi-C Flashin' Fruit Punch Slusher- My teeth hurt! Ouch! As someone who rarely imbibes in sugary drinks, The Frozen Hi-C Flashin' Fruit Punch Slusher reminded me of mixing Kool-Aid packets at home w/ copious amounts of granulated sugar. The Slusher did have a Hawaiian Punch-reminiscent flavor, but a few sips were all I could manage. Top Loaded Fries- This was good. The highlights for me were the kale slaw & thick, crunchy pickles. An ample amount of fried chicken tenders & crinkle cut fries, the Top Loaded Fries provided a filling & satisfying lunch. Service was good. The wait was minimal for the fries. The interior dining area is a tad small, with more seating available outside. There is a Drive-Thru option, as well. Dave's Hot Chicken manages to compete with the other fried chicken chains in the area. While I would never order the Frozen Hi-C Flashin' Fruit Punch Slusher, again, the enticement of getting one for free brought me in, and the Top Loaded Fries satisfied the grease tooth (sweet tooth's less pretty cousin). I would come back, but only when a promo is available. read more

Went in the evening and it was completely empty. The girl at the front counter was really nice/professional. Food tasted good per usual read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Artesia, California

Walked in and no one was in the front. I saw people working in the back and looked up at us but no acknowledgment. After 7min or so someone came up to take our order. Mind you this is my 1st time here. Ordered two of the chicken sandwiches combo. The sandwiches were supposed to come with coleslaw. I love coleslaw and was looking fwd to tasting it with my sandwich. Looking inside the sandwich, it looked very sad a few threads of slaw. Not to mention the amount of fries. Very sad won't be coming here again. read more

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1 star Came here with a group of friends and our order was completely wrong , we got something entirely different from what we ordered. When I went back to the counter to flag it, the cashier was dismissive and unapologetic. No acknowledgment, no sorry, just attitude. The store itself was also a mess, trash cans were overflowing and no one seemed to be on top of it. Multiple times we needed help and there was no one at the register. The food mix-up happens. The response when you bring it up is what really sticks with you. Won't be coming back. read more

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

We were really excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken for the first time tonight, but unfortunately our experience didn't go as planned. We had just lost an hour of daylight for Daylight Saving Time, my son had finished playing a double header, and we were all starving. Since we'd never tried Dave's before, we figured it would be the perfect time to give it a shot. We ordered at 8:25 PM and waited... and waited. By 8:53 PM (28 minutes later), our food still wasn't ready. During that time it became pretty clear that dine-in customers were taking a back seat to the drive-thru and food delivery app orders. My husband finally went up to ask about our order, and the employee told him it would be "another 10 minutes." After already waiting almost half an hour with a very hungry kid, we were pretty disappointed and decided not to keep waiting. Unfortunately we didn't even get the chance to try the food. We understand places get busy, but it would've been nice if dine-in customers were given a little more consideration or at least a more realistic wait time. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Receipt showing refund after almost 30 minutes spent waiting for our food. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Artesia, California

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I don't get Dave's often, but when I do it always hits. Not this time around, I normally go inside and the art on the wall is cool but I tried going through the Drive-Thru and I kinda wished I didn't. Finished ordering at the Drive-Thru and arriving at the window there was only one car ahead, their parking lot was empty so I'm assuming little to no customers were inside, didn't expect to be waiting 15-20min before being able to pay and recieve my food. Although the guy who took my order is what originally gave me promise and started at a 4star, very friendly and welcoming in taking my order. The food is good, have to get honey with your chicken, it's a must! I don't like pickles but something about Dave's pickles makes me like theirs. My tender however towards the end seemed a little undercooked, edible but the texture and taste was different and felt like it was uneven. read more

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

It was our first time eating at Dave's Hot Chicken. The cashier Melissa guided us through the menu well and we ended up ordering the 2 slider combo with a side of 2 chicken tenders with medium spice. The food is great a the ambience is very welcoming and comfortable. I suggest trying this place out, you will enjoy it read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 2 Sliders with cheese fries and a side of ranch. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Artesia, California

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Not my favorite location due to limited parking and an awkward drive-thru near a traffic light. Food prep has been inconsistent. On my first visit, the tenders were greasy and sloppily presented. I avoided coming back, but tried it again recently. The slider tasted better, but had barely any slaw. Fries are lightly fried and under-seasoned; I recommend asking for them well done since they get soggy in the to-go box. Overall, still below the standard of other locations like LA, Costa Mesa, and Anaheim. The one bright spot was the friendly cashier. read more

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

I love the interior designs of this place and it's clean . Chicken was tender and I loved the seasoning. I had the extra hot . I'll be trying reaper next time ! read more

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Good service good music and amazing aesthetic nice workers good spices clean restrooms

I was given a voucher for a free slider or tender that I got at one of their booths during a local event. The voucher said that I could redeem it at any location. The manager at this store wouldn't honor my voucher because it "didn't have a signature from the owner". She was rude about it and kept telling me she couldn't do anything about it. Like it's not that serious. Anyway don't go to this location the service sucks. read more

I've never seen this wait of a line at the drive thru. Took 40 min to be exact 6pm and left at 6:45pm I'm so shocked I never like to do bad reviews but this is absolutely sick. I will not recommend anyone to go here if they are on their lunch break. Disappointing and staff is so rude! read more

My son and I love Dave's Hot Chicken. The restaurant is close to home, quiet, and always clean inside whenever we go. The cashiers were waiting for us when we walked in and were quick and helpful on our delivery. My son ordered the hot flavored loaded fries while I got combo #1 with medium flavored strips and fries. The flavor is always delicious and tasty in every bite. Even the fries have a special seasoning on them as well. Always flavorful and tasty. Also, I love how they serve pickles with the meals. Matches perfectly!!! Thanks Dave!! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Loaded fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Artesia, California

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Love Dave's Hot Chicken. The spice level is adjustable, which is perfect whether you want mild or extra hot. The chicken is flavorful, and the fries are a favorite. Crinkly, crispy, and always hit the spot. The staff is nice, and I've had this for lunch and dinner many times without ever having any issues or stomach problems. It's great comfort food, and the fact that some locations are halal makes it even more awesome. read more

Good location good service I tried the location in Lakewood it was horrible This location is so much better Everything about it is better I totally recommend Milk shake was amazing Thank you Dave's hot chicken Cashier was very detailed very Informative and helpful very kind Gladly appreciate this service read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - All done Very good - Chicken Shop Near Me - Artesia, California

Food is good don't get me wrong,but the wait time makes you question your decision to eat here.

Literally no line when I ordered. Saw the tables full of customers with no food on their table. How long did I wait for our food at this place? 40 long minutes. People working there did not let us know how long it would take nor did they apologize for the long wait. Everyone going up to the counter wondering where their food is. Inexcusable. Stars only given because the food is still okay. read more

Had a great experience at this Dave's for a Sunday funday lunch with my friend. The staff is friendly, attentive, & set my plate up very beautifully. I loved the mural and aesthetic that they're giving here. The food was also delicious. I got mild and it was very flavorful and not spicy to me which i appreciate. read more

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ordered a dave's not chicken sandwich and they said okay it's gonna be a longer wait since it's cauliflower which was no issue ! until i got home and bit into a chicken sandwich... haven't had meat in years and instantly felt sickened. such a shame i literally love the cauliflower sandwich so much now im so sad bruh. i know the car behind us mad as hell that they got a cauliflower sandwich instead of a chicken sandwich. would like to add that my box had a sticker on it that said sub cauliflower so i thought it was safe ! twas not safe read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - a chicken sandwich instead of a cauliflower san which - Chicken Shop Near Me - Artesia, California

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This review is for yesterdays customer service 03/13/25, 12:30p This location does not know how to redeem "in-store" discount code...... Workers were saying they were only trained to scan QR code and had no idea what to do with the code I was provided when selecting in store code option Still haven't received a solution... attaching messages for reference read more

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I love the chicken and fries from Dave's! Great customer service as well. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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

I got the combo #1 with the 2 tenders. I was able to try mild and hot. I must say they don't play around. The breading is not too light and not too heavy. The crispy is perfect and the seasoning is just right. read more

Ordered my food on the app. Took over 30 minutes to get my order. Unbelievable. I lost my hunger waiting for my food. This is the second time in as many visits. There's other hot chicken places to go to. Value your time, dine with comfort without the aggravation elsewhere. read more

I was excited to eat Dave's Hot Chicken there, but at this location it was only drive thru. And the long was quite long. read more

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I loveeee Dave's Hot Chicken! Every spot I've been to is delicious! Quality is great every time. I personally love the slider, the slaw is so good! read more

Amazing food, good service, best food in town. Good aesthetic to restaurant. The restroom was clean, and the workers were nice and friendly.

The staff is super friendly! And the service is quick too. I got lite mild Dave's #3 which is a tender, a slider, and fries. You can choose different spice levels for the tender and slider which I thought was really cool and perfect for trying out different spice levels. Everything was so good from the seasoning to the sauce and the fries. The fries are a bit on the softer side, it's not the crunchy, crispy kind. It's thick enough so that you can really feel like you're eating potato, but not too thick to the point that it's too much in one bite. The buns on the slider are very soft and a bit soggy, maybe from the sauce. I probably would prefer the buns to be a bit more structured, but overall, the whole slider tastes great! The vanilla shake was also really good! It's comparable or even better than in-n-out! I usually don't eat a lot of spicy foods, but I can tolerate some spiciness. The lite mild was very very mild in my opinion. It's barely spicy. I think I could have handled mild. The music is a bit loud, so it's a little hard to have a conversation. There's also plenty of outdoor seating with music as well. They have a small parking lot for you to park. I would recommend this place and come back for more! I'm glad they have a few different locations available. read more

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Waited in the driveway for 20 minutes. No one was on the other side of the machine. 3 cars were waiting behind us and all drove off. We decided to leave and looked thru the pickup window. 2 girls standing there doing nothing but watching cars pass by. Management please do better.... I was craving Dave's so bad too. read more

Yesterday we visited because my daughter wanted to try the new hot mozzarella sticks. I have to say, they were very good, and the food came out hot and fresh. The service was excellent as well. Destiny was very polite, professional, and maintained a positive attitude even during a busy rush. Although there was a bit of a wait, the quality of the food made it worth it. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be returning to this location. Keep up the great work! read more

This is the most disgusting food ever about $15 for this?? Cheap ass cheap sandwich bread too The chicken literally looks like a bruised pussy on its period ! Disgusting overpriced shit ever !!! Raw fucking chicken from the inside I better get my fucking refund read more

My order took 30 minutes after placing it online ahead of time. No sense of urgency and the place was not even packed. Super dissatisfied

First: I placed my order for the slider and fries combo to be picked up at a certain time. I'm pretty sure they prepped my order when they received it, and it was cold by my pick up time. Second: the photos will show how they really skimped on the coleslaw, and how the bun looked like it was breaking apart. read more

Guys I'm typing ally a Chick Fil A lover but my fiancé is plant based. So when he hears of the cauliflower "chicken" sandwich here, we had to try it. He also LOVES spice and the fact you can choose your level, he loves. So, we tried the cauliflower "chicken" sandwiches and my oh my we LOVED them! So much so we had it 3 days on a row. Haha The flavor is amazing!!! Looks and tastes like chicken but better! I ordered mild and he ordered reaper spice. It does take a bit longer cause they're cooked to order but #worthit!!! Must try!!! You won't be disappointed. read more

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

I think I gave this place higher marks just for the cool paintings inside. I've never seen another like it. I remember when Dave's was just one location and the lines there were stupid long, like 20 people or more. Also the food was spectacular. If you don't know, Drake invested in the company and they expanded like crazy. From that point on I noticed the food didn't have that wow factor like it did when they had the one location. The food is good but that pizzazz is no longer get there for me. They expanded too fast and the lines are no longer. read more

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I've heard so much about Dave's Hot Chicken I had to finally try it out. It was a pretty cool ambiance inside, I wish I took more pictures, and the service wasn't too bad either. I like that everyone can pick their own spice level, that's nice for groups with different spice tolerances. However, it was a little pricey, especially for the cauliflower vegan option, which has a cheaper main ingredient and was smaller in size, so that was weird. See the breakdown below: 4/5 - Dave's Hot Chicken Slider: tasted really good, but getting the medium was not that spicy, I would recommend Hot or above spice level if you're looking for a kick of flavor. 3/5 - Dave's Not Chicken Slider: was more expensive and smaller than the other slider, and didn't have a ton of spice or flavor even in the Hot version. Not terrible, but not amazing either. Food: 3.75/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 2.5/5 Overall: 3.5/5 read more

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Nataly was the sweetest girl ever! Great customer service. Came in with lots of kids during the spring and her patience was delightful.

They asked me what I wanted and then nothing happened after that. As if when they asked me they all left. Perfect since someone took my order and when I was ready to pay I waited 15 minutes but ofc no one was there LOL read more

We ordered through delivery app and the food came very fast. We ordered two tenders combo and slider/tender combo. Quality was consistent. The house sauce is a great addition to make the chicken more flavorful. Chicken was cooked and crunchy though it was delivered. We also ordered a strawberry shake, it was just alright. Perfect for late night cravings since they open til very late. read more

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