Came in for lunch today. It was my first time trying this place. I got the slider combo-hot with fries. From the customer service to the food, everything was fantastic. Iesha was absolutely amazing, not only friendly but very helpful in walking me through the menu and helping me make my selection. The hot slider was so delicious and the perfect amount heat. They have two hotter options and I'm glad I stuck with the hot. lol. So satisfied with my first time experience here and I look forward to coming back soon. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Like so many things these days, no longer cheap! Food was fine, front counter service was helpful. Strange observation, but the music was so tinny. We know they have a team that manages the builds of these places, if you want to pipe in loud music, at least have it sound good! read more

I tried this place for the first time last night and was super impressed. The chicken is so juicy and hot and flavorful. Best fast food chicken I've ever had. There's a wide scale of spice level to choose from - I got mild, and my bf got medium. It's a pretty big jump in spice from mild to medium, so I can't imagine the extra hot or reaper! Something for everyone. I'm a big fan of Raising Cane's, it's our go-to late-night fast food place and we were originally going to go there. But since we were already on 2nd we gave this place a try and I'm SO glad we did. Dave's is wayyy better than Cane's! Prices are comparable and Dave's chicken is juicier and tastier. The service was great too, the cashier was super nice. I saw stickers on the counter and asked for one and he gave me two. :) My bf got the 2 tender w/ fries combo and added a tender for me since I just wanted a snack. My added tender came with my own slice of bread, pickles, and sauce which was a nice surprise. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

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I heard there was a Dave's Hot Chicken location that's opening up in Long Beach and I rushed there once I found out it's opened! It's located on 2nd st, so parking was terrible, you can park at the lot behind the restaurant but it's metered. The inside had a really nice ambiance, I really like the graffiti style murals throughout the restaurant, it reflects the city well. I don't know if it's just me but the floors were really slippery, could be an issue if someone slips and drop all their food. I just ordered the slider with fries. The slider was really good, the sauce it came with and the Cole slaw complemented the sandwich well. The workers were really nice and checked on me from time to time if I needed anything. Overall, this is a good solid place for Nashville hot chicken and they happen to open late at night. read more

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This place is so freakin good. The chicken has flavor, the fries are always fresh and crispy, and the folks that work here are a delight, especially if you are lucky enough to be helped by Ms Aisha, she is a gem of a human and makes an already good experience even better. Come for the chicken, stay for the Aisha!!!! read more

Great food and service! The girl taking my order was named Nicole and she was so kind and helpful i'll definitely be back!

I was internet to see what this was about, as I know Nashville chicken has continued to get popular... I got medium. It wasn't very hot (I know I know "duh") Fries were good Chicken pretty good Sauce just ok White bread under the strips is random Service...everyone really nice Place clean Not memorable, prob wouldn't go back read more

Aisha treated us spectacularly on our first visit to Dave's. We are visiting but we will find another location near us. Chicken was far superior to most any other chain. Crinkle cut fries crispy with a bit of spice. We are fans! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken was born in LA in 2017, and quickly became wildly popular. They now have over 100 locations nationwide. When this location opened on 2nd Street in Long Beach, I thought meh, another place I have no interest in (I don't eat meat). Then, I saw a mukbang star on TikTok devouring Dave's' newest creation: a vegetarian cauliflower "chicken", and everything changed. In the interest of trying all of the new cauliflower items, I ordered a combo with a Dave's NOT Chicken! Cauli Tender, and Cauli Slider, with Cheese Fries, of course. The plate was $20 and a generous portion, served with pickles and a creamy chipotle sauce. I love that you can adjust the heat level in each item; I definitely tasted the difference between the "medium" and "hot". I preferred the slider to the tender, which came served on a slice of white bread, but they were both delicious. The breading was crunchy and savory, and the cauliflower juicy. I love that they use crinkle fries, but the cheese on top was thin and flavorless. It was so watery that the fries absorbed it. Still, I am so happy about Dave's NOT Chicken, and will definitely come back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's NOT Chicken! Cauli Tender and Cauli Slider with Cheese Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

First timers! My two daughters and I came in after a long day and was greeted by the very kind Trinity. She was very knowledgeable of everything she was doing and gave great recommendations what an asset to the company read more

Service & food was amazing! Though they were experiencing some technical difficulties with the shake machine & IPOS system, they went above and beyond to guarantee our satisfaction such as providing an extra drink and pan exceptional discount! I would highly recommend this location. They won't disappoint! read more

The food is good. Not my first time there, but the service is rather awkward and unethical. If your cooking line is behind by 40 minutes, let the customer know, not just let people order without warning them that they will be sitting there for "fast food" for over 40 minutes. I thought the place was bumping but it was people waiting. And then the manager gave some people gift cards and others just a plain "sorry". It was quite clear what ethnic skin tones were graced with cards and those who, like me, got a halfhearted "sorry" and nudge out the door. First real feeling of discrimination on 2nd St I've ever encountered. As a local who lives down the street I am appalled. There are too many great spots to eat on 2nd to spend $$ and time here. Definitely going to also warn my neighbors off this spot. read more

Super good service!! I normally never come out to pick up my own food but I did today. The food fresh was so much better than delivery because it came out hot and ready. I'm a regular now. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - a person's thumb up - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Jessica was awesome behind the register super good service. I've literally never been here and wanted to say she deserved a raise

Seitu M. Good service and great food. 10/10 highly recommend the number 2 with cheese. Hooked it up with the sauces as well and was very kind. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Clean restaurant - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

personally i do not get the hype about this place...i will never understand why they just give you a piece of cold loaf of bread...weird asf

Wow! They're consistently good and their chicken sliders with cheese are to die for! I also love their soda selection of bottled and dispense soda. Soooo good and spicy unless you get mild or no spice which I am too scared to try, and ironically I love their spiciest Atomic level but it's TOO SPICY for me. The BEST flavor balance with spice is the Hot level. Once you get to Extra Hot it's good but it's like they use less flavor in exchange for more spice, while the Hot is perfectly flavorful and spicy. Besides the very long wait times and hectic line, I still HIGHLY RECOMMEND because they're food is good, they have awesome soda selection, and their bathrooms are extremely clean probably because they just opened and also because they keep it clean. read more

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The food here was great and it was hot and fresh :) the server Seitu was so sweet and kind and recommended me the number 2. The atmosphere here is relaxing and great :) I'll definitely come every week read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Perfect late night food with good quality and service! Highly recommend this location

Just wanted to say that Aisha was a great help with my big order and was very polite and nice for someone who's working in the fast food industry. read more

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and it was great. Aisha made me feel like I was right at home, she had amazing service! Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking to try some hot chicken. read more

Service and restaurant vibe were on point and nice but receiving my 2 orders of the 2 tender meals. One of them was wrong and the spice level was not the one I wanted. Waited around to get it replaced but took quite a while read more

We were helped by Joy and she was really really sweet and went above and beyond for us. Her customer service was very welcoming as well. The food was really great. very nice and clean location. read more

Love Dave's! I always get the hot which is spicy while still being flavorful. Jessica was working at the register and was super sweet and friendly! She was so patient with me since I had a bunch of questions about some of the new menu items. I haven't encountered an employee that is so attentive to a customer before. 100% will be returning to this location based on the service alone. If you're reading this, thanks Jessica! read more

I've been wanting Dave's Hot Chicken for a few weeks. Finally got to the one off the traffic circle in Long Beach. I got the hot slider. delicious!! fries. delicious!! I'm a fan. Clean and very friendly. Great recommendation from the gentleman who took my order. And the woman who said "have a great day" was so kind. There will be a next time and I'll be taking names to give a personal shout out to. Thank you. read more

My boyfriend and I love this place but tonight it was extra special due to Jessica who took our order. She was like a shining star!!! The best customer service ever!!! read more

We ordered two sandwiches for pickup online for pickup. We went in at the time it told us. The employees said it would be just a few more minutes to have a seat they would call us... 20 mins later we still had not gotten our food. Here it had been sitting waiting. The food was all cold. We won't be coming back. Biggest waste of $60 ever. Update: the trash can loved the food. If you were wondering the food doesn't air fry well. read more

No better than Canes or Popeyes, but costs more than both. You pay a lot for a little. OVERPRICED.

Dave's is always a hit but I wanted to give a special shoutout to our cashier Aisha. She made me happy that I chose to eat at Dave's today.

Food was just ok; but very expensive for what you get. Chicken strips and bread. We won't be back.

Good vibes! Nice ambiance, friendly staff (Joy & Alexis). Great location on 2nd St in LB. Good people watching from the open air dining room

I was so excited to try this chicken and I didn't like it AT ALL! It tasted like ass combined with armpit, with a gas station bathroom finish. No wonder someone got shot at their Long Beach location. read more

Excellent service and good food overall. Also, shoutout to Aeisha for her service and hospitality!

Great food!! good service and welcoming environment. I had a mix up in my order, as well as an unpleasant visit at another dave's establishment and mistakenly wrote a review on this location. The manger did reach out to me and let me know of my mistake as well as apologized even though it was not their fault. Raymond the manager let me come in and his team remade the order he had nothing to do with ,and It really made up for the experience as well as made our night. When I wrote my review I was simply excited about trying dave's and was upset with how we were treated and did not appreciate the lack of concern for messing up our order. But again this particular location is great , it has great people and the food was amazing . read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - two Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

I recently discovered Dave's hot chicken and I have a problem... the problem is how F$!?ng good this place is. Been having it once every few days and have not gotten sick of it yet. Shouts out to Dave read more

Great experience at Dave's Hot Chicken! Jessica at the register was awesome. Definitely coming back great food and service.

First time coming here and I already felt like home , great customer service, very organized, felt welcomed and warmed! Thank you Haylei!

Great staff , this is a cool spot with good vibes and amazing and fresh food. Made to order here. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Great customer service , Jojo was very nice and helpful. Love the vibes here. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Long Beach, California

Aisha does it again! She has an amazing personality and a special way of making customers feel welcome. I appreciate the time and care she uses to ensure my order is correct. Also, the food was quite tasty! Thanks again. read more

I got AMAZING service from Nicole!! She was so sweet and gave me such a positive first experience at Dave's!!