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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (511 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Sophia S.

    The chicken is so good. Not dry at all and to share I thought the two slider meal was worth it. The cauliflower bites they have were also delicious. The Mac n cheese was fine. Limited seating. Definitely recommend one of the chicken sandwiches

    Scott H.

    This was our first time ever at Dave's Hot Chicken. We ordered at the kiosk, and we got the two slider combo and an additional tender. We got light mild and mild (for the combo) and medium (for the tender). Food was ready in 10 mins. Overall, it was quite tasty. The chicken was extremely moist and the breading was delicious. The sauce, pickle, and slaw accentuated the flavor of the slider. The fries were crunchy and satisfying. The spice level of the sliders and tender was very tolerable, so if you want more intense spice then go above medium. Relative to Main Chick and Red Chicks, the chicken here was very juicy and not dry at all. Even though the flavor profile wasn't really innovative, it was still super tasty. We'll come back if we have a craving for Nashville hot chicken.

    The slider and tender combo meal
    Brian V.

    This location is in that busy strip mall in the Palm/Culver City area. Parking there can get a little hectic depending on when you go because it shares a lot with lots of other restaurants and the LA Fitness gym. I've been here a few times. A couple dining in and one where I got takeout and brought it home. They have consistently good sandwiches here and delicious fries. Can't complain there. And the service seems to be always friendly every time I've been. Solid choice and solid eatery in this area.

    Jordon C.

    Chick...uhmm, is it just me or is there an unwelcomed twang in their seasoning? This is my second time here. The first time I got the hottest of the hot, and thought it was just delightful. Today, I wanted to go a little easier on my belly, so I got one hot and one extra hot. The extra hot was alright, but something tasted odd. So I tried the hot. As it seems, there is a weird taste to the batter/seasoning, you just can't taste it as much as you go hotter on the scale. Again, I've only had 3 sandwiches from here, and somehow the highest spice level was the only one I could tolerate and finish.

    Dave's "not" chicken and fries
    Sarah R.

    Dave's has been all the rage for so long but every time I wishfully check their menu for a vegetarian option I am left with heartbreak. Until now!!! Hello cauliflower **not** chicken sandwich!!! Absolutely delicious!! It does only come as a slider so if you're really hungry maybe get two. The fries were also sooooo bomb. Got extra seasoning and sauce packets to really party it up. The staff told me they don't know how long it'll be on the menu, sounds like it might come and go. But it's there now so jump at it my fellow herbivores! For this location I only wish there were heaters on the patio since that is the only seating option. We were cold but loved the meal!

    Slider and tender
    Liv H.

    Delicious fresh food good quality! First time trying Dave's ever and this location did not disappoint. It was rainy but the workers kept the outdoor seating dry and clean for customers so it was very comfortable.

    Hot Box - Sliders

    The best thighs i've ever seen. A perfect blend of spicy and savory. Perfectly crispy, but also so tender. All topped off with honey, which adds sweetness and balance. Will make a grown man cry. The cashier was really thoughtful and attentive. Order was timely and the price was very fair for the portion and quality. The restaurant was clean, with options for inside or outside. Music playing was tasteful and retro. All around spectacular

    Two Hot Chicken Sandwiches -Mild and Hot
    Erik G.

    Dave's Hot Chicken is well-known hot chicken chain in LA. I've heard mixed things about it. Some people swear by it and others say that the consistency depends on the location. I like the potato bun with tender spicy chicken. I ordered the mild and hot. The aftertaste the hot chicken was a bit odd. It had a strange aftertaste that I couldn't place. When I was eating the hot chicken sandwich I was really enjoying it, but the aftertaste was very different. I'm glad I got the opportunity to try it, but I wasn't a huge fan and if I really want good hot chicken I will go to Howlin' Rays for a proper hot chicken experience.

    Nuggets
    Hanna K.

    Tried Dave's for the very first time and I was underwhelmed. The flavors were quite bland, and I am not even particularly good with spice - the mild barely had a kick, and even the medium was not significantly spicier. The portion of fries was smaller than expected, and the inside of the fry was not fluffy. The crisp level was alright. The chicken meat for both the nuggets and the sandwich did not taste super fresh or juicy, and the coleslaw was a bit soggy. The crispiness of the batter was ok. Overall, the flavors and textures weren't balanced, and I was left wanting more. I would not return here over other fried chicken spots in the area.

    Response from Dave's Hot Chicken after completing their customer satisfaction survey.

    Ordered a combo and regular soft drink via the app, so my meal would be ready by the time I arrived. It was not until I tried using the soda fountain that I discovered there was no ice available and all beverages coming out of the machine were warm. The cashier was apathetic and offered no solution. Dave's Hot Chicken sent me a text that evening to rate my visit. I informed them what happened and "we'll work to improve" was their response. There are so many things they could have done to resolve / avoid this issue: 1) There's a supermarket next door - go buy ice 2) Don't allow soft drink purchases via your app in the interim if you have prior knowledge your fountain machine was down 3) Offer a refund for the beverage 4) Provide a complimentary frozen drink since that machine was working 5) Offer a free beverage with my next purchase Apathy from a young adult working as the cashier is one thing, doubling down after completing the customer satisfaction survey . . . will not be supporting this franchise moving forward.

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries, Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries

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    4 months ago

    Great food great customer service. Always a pleasure to come eat here with friends. Definitely come to this location whenever your hungry.

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    6 months ago

    We got food poisoning less than 6hours after eating here. Next day full blown nausea & stomach problems. Ridiculous.

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    Waiter was acting odd and the food is just drenched in buffalo sauce and tasted like Walmart frozen fries and chicken just air fried

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Is there sugar in the batter? Like sweet and spicy?

    I know what you mean, not particularly, there is pickle brine I believe however.

    Is this card only or do they take cash too?

    Both.

    Is your chicken still zabiha halal?

    Yup! Our chicken is still certified zabiha halal!

    What oil is used to fry the chicken? Is it peanut oil?

    peanut oil

    Are you halal?

    I went to the restaurant and they told me they were halal.

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