I stopped by the Dave's Hot Chicken location in Monrovia for lunch around 2:00 p.m. It was busy, which I took as a good sign. I'd never been before, but I'd been wanting to try it for a long time. As soon as I walked in, I noticed two ordering kiosks with people waiting in line. Before I could even figure out what to do, a young lady with the biggest smile greeted me and asked if she could help. Her name was Patty. I told her it was my first visit, and she patiently explained the menu, especially the different spice levels. Since I enjoy spicy food, I confidently ordered the Hot level. Looking back... I may have been a little overconfident! When my food was ready, Patty brought it to my table with the same genuine smile she greeted me with. The food looked incredible, and the chicken was juicy and delicious--but after a few bites, I realized the Hot level was hotter than I had imagined. I laughed to myself and thought, "Next time, I'm definitely ordering one level lower." A few minutes later, Patty came back to check on me because it was my first visit. I told her the food was great, but I'd overestimated my spice tolerance. Without hesitation she said, "I'll change it for you." I immediately told her, "No, it's okay. I don't want you to waste food." She smiled and replied, "I want you to enjoy it." That simple statement really impressed me. In today's world, you don't hear that very often. It reminded me of something I had just read about Dave's Hot Chicken--"Keep us honest." Patty truly lived that philosophy. She wasn't just serving food; she genuinely wanted my first experience to be a great one. The food was excellent, but Patty's kindness and customer service made the experience memorable. That's the kind of employee every business hopes to have. I'll definitely be back--and hopefully Patty will be there again. Thank you, Patty, for making my first visit such a great one. You turned a first-time customer into a returning one. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - My first meal! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

Didn't expect such a nicely decorated interior! The inside had a bunch of cool art on the walls, was super clean and spacious, and the workers seemed friendly. Kiosk ordering is available and they kept the space crisp and cool - a very nice reprieve on a hot day. We tried the 5pc hot mozz meal (~$14) which comes with fries and I personally really enjoyed it.. big thick fried gooey cheese.. what cheese lover wouldn't love it?! It's really heavy though; one piece is practically equivalent to a regular adult's entire meal's worth of calories lol. The orange crème slusher was also really delicious and is pretty much orange bang on roids. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's Hot Mozz 5 Piece Meal + Orange Creme Slusher - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

This is got to be the best spot for the summer. The hot chicken was delicious. The price is a bit high for fast food but still worth it. If you haven't tried their boneless wings. Give it a shot. A lots of honey and spices for sure. I like how its spacious and cool inside with their colorful murals. The interior was very clean. The order was prepped within timely manners. The staff was friendly. Overall. It gets a 4.1 out of 5. read more

So I'm normally a huge fan of hot sauce these days, but I wanted to give Dave's Hot Chicken a try. It's located in what we fondly call Restaurant Row in Monrovia that goes all the way into neighboring Arcadia. It stands where the old Applebees used to be, and honestly I feel like when they revamped the building it brought a little bit of life and spice to our little town. The restaurant itself is nice and very clean. The tables and small seating area have aluminum chairs with fire house red paint and I love it! Now for the food! Like I said I can't eat super spice foods much these days, but the spice level are available for you to adjust to your taste preferences. I chose spicy for our cauliflower bites, and not gonna lie--the heat made my nose run! lol which meant it was pretty awesome! My kids had the sliders and I've got to say, it's giving some of my favorite chicken fast food joints a run for their money as far as tenderness and flavor! I enjoyed the cheese fries as well along with a nice helping of pickles. Very yummy with spicy food. The service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed our meal as we ate it in the dining room. The ambiance was a cool 80s music vibe and honestly I'm into it! I definitely recommend Dave's and I'm happy to say, spicy or not, I'll be back for seconds! read more

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One of my favorite locations for Dave's. I have been here more than once. The staffs here were so efficient. They were pretty friendly. During the free sliders day, there was a staff greeting people at the door and instructing customers when to enter. That way it wouldnt get so crowded. Orders were taken and names were called in minutes. I think I was in and out in 20 or 30 minutes at most. This was consider fast compared to other places who offered free stuff/foods, imo. The tenders and sliders were fresh and juicy. No one likes dry chicken. Parking avail Will definitely return to this location read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

Love this Daves Hot....Flower is a sweetheart...She is kind and helpful..The food we were served was hot,Fresh and Delicious... .Her Manager should appreciate her...She's awesome,helpful and makes all feel welcome upon entering Daves!!!! They dishes out the order within minutes...Hot and good to go! 'I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCATION!" read more

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Place is bright and colorful with all kinds of artwork everywhere. Alex the cashier was friendly and informative. Ordered spicy buffalo loaded fries and my friend ordered chicken strips. My spice was medium and his tenders were mild. The flavors can get hot quickly depending on what you ordered. $15 and was filling decent lunch. Wouldn't probably come too often because it's a lot of fried stuff but to indulge I'd come by for it. read more

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My husband was craving Dave's Hot Chicken, I was able to make my way inside this time. As I usually wait for him in the car. Walking in we were instantly greeted by Abdy! She is sweet and welcoming, although I was feeling antisocial, so I opted to use the kiosk! Easy to use and always good to o that you still have the option to order at the counter. Walking in you see the vibrant walls. Love it! It sticks out! Even my daughter loved looking around the restaurant. read more

Found the Fallout Survival pack meal ! Food is fresh doesn't have a gruesome wait time . Service is ultra polite fast friendly and just all around great! Atmospherically it's a fast casual restaurant place is clean organized bright and energetic seating is spacious! With a fun vibe . read more

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I came for the fallout meal. I had Dave's in Hollywood few years ago and I remember liking it. However today our food was very dry. The sauce was good. The milkshake was awful. We got the chocolate one and it just taste like syrup. All the workers were nice and hardworking so that's why I'm giving it 3 stars instead of two. I do think they expanded too fast and allow their quality to go down. read more

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

First time and... won't be the last!! I'm not a hugeeeee got chicken gal though I still enjoy the crunch and spice but it's my partner that loveeees hot chicken like it's a genre of food! Food: -sliders: these were delicious! I honestly was worried the sauce and slaw would be really overwhelming and soggy, but the slaw is really crunchy and you can taste every bit! It's not just overwhelmed by sauce, the sauce really adds to it and helps to make the hot chicken just KICK. -fries: crinkly cut fries that were seasoned well! They were crunchy but soft on the inside- my kind of fries! -pickles: just.. YES. These were perfect sized, juicy but not so smooshy Service: -ordered through their website and picked up later, they text updates and pick up area clarity. Super easy, understandable and reliable Overall: Might just commit to adding Dave's chicken to our takeout roster of foods!! read more

During lunch hour on a weekday, I need to order something that is quick and portable in case I have to go back to work! Dave's hot chicken was super convenient and the ordering kiosk helps make my choices more easier. I ordered a couple things for a quick lunch get together: non spicy just in case we share for the toddler and I don't really want to eat spicy Dave #2 Two Chicken sliders (non spicy) with cheese fries subbing the regular side. Extra cost Dave #1 Chicken tenders (2 non spicy) with regular fries Dave's Chicken bites (10 non spicy) After ordering on the kiosk, you can have it email your receipt. Unfortunately, the printing option wasn't working. Once your order is ready, they will call your name. The meals came in trays and the utensils and ketchup can be asked at the counter. Each of the chicken tenders and the bites came with a slice of bread, it was okay and just plain white bread. Unfortunately, I forgot drinks weren't part of the meals so had to go back and order drinks from the kiosk. Another issue was I realized after sharing some of the fries that they forgot one was a subbed cheese fries. So when I went back to the counter, I had to wait a bit since the staff were in the kitchen but luckily one of them saw me and I was able to let them know. They handed me a container of cheese which works as a dip instead of poured over (which is great since the fries stayed crispy). The food was good, we were able to finish within an hour as well! Would definitely come back! read more

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I don't know why this place wasn't full of people when I went close to lunch time on a weekend! Order through the kiosk. Food didnt take long at all. You can choose tbe spice level and it is accurate imo. Service was friendly and helpful. Place was clean. I got the #4 slider with fries and loved it! Its a lot of food for the price which was comparable read more

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

This is by far my favorite fast casual restaurant. I came here for dinner and ordered their chicken tender and a side of fries. This restaurant is located in a plaza, so there was ample parking, sufficient indoor and outdoor seating, and I did notice that the restaurant was cold inside. I probably waited about 10 minutes until I got my food. Chicken Tenders (5/5): This was so good! The chicken was super tender and juicy, whilst the breading was the perfect amount (thin and really crispy). I added a bit of honey drizzle on the chicken and that really topped off the flavor, it was delicious! French Fries (4/5): Fries were good, but nothing special. It was crispy and seasoned nicely. I wish it came with a different sauce other than ketchup, I think maybe an aioli sauce would've been the perfection addition to the fries. Overall I really enjoyed dining in here. The food was delicious, staff were nice, and restaurant was clean. It's definitely on the heavier side, so I'd come here occasionally as a treat. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Tender and Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

-I've tried this place two times and both times it was not spicy enough for me, it's a little disappointing -The medium spice was not as spicy as hot cheetos -It was still tasty but I would say try hot if you like the spice level of hot cheetos -I was pleased with the size of my chicken -You order from a kiosk, which is nice. yay no human interaction lol -$11.57 for Dave's #4 Slide with Fries, it's not a bad price!!! anywhere you go a meal is like $15-20 now -I will come back to try hot. Hopefully it's spicy enough. xD read more

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This Dave's Hot Chicken is conveniently located in a plaza with plenty of parking, alongside Kohl's and Trader Joe's. I stopped by on Drake's birthday to take advantage of their promotion: a free chicken slider for downloading the app and signing up for their rewards program. Though the line was long, with about a 30-minute wait, it was worth it. The slider looked amazing, with visibly high-quality chicken. I got the mild spice level, which had a good flavor, but it didn't come with any sauce, so it felt a bit dry. Next time, I'd definitely ask for some sauce to add that extra kick of moisture. Normally, one chicken slider is $6.99, so the promotion was a fun perk. I also recommend their combo meals--specifically the two-slider combo with fries and coleslaw, which goes for $14.99. It's filling and, in my opinion, worth the price! The setup inside is bright and vibrant, with a bold graffiti art style on the walls that gives the place a unique, artistic vibe. They have plenty of seating options, including covered outdoor seating and indoor tables, which is great for different dining preferences. There's also a self-order kiosk and a designated pick-up area for third-party and online orders, making it easy for takeout customers.The fountain drink dispenser is self-serve, a nice touch if you're dining in. Tips: - Ask for sauce if you order a chicken slider to avoid dryness. - Be prepared for a bit of a wait if there's a promo, as it's a popular spot! - If you're ordering takeout, the dedicated pickup section keeps things smooth. Overall, Dave's is a solid spot for quality chicken, a fun atmosphere, and good meal deals. Great for spicy chicken lovers! read more

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So I used to always come to Dave's with my family but did not eat meat because I'm a vegetarian so I was just nibble on fries until the not chicken came out and I tried it and I'm so hooked I feel included and I don't even like honey but pouring the honey on the sandwich is so good now I make cauliflower wings at home and I put honey on it just someone bringing up Dave's makes my mouth water so yummy read more

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

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It is my first time to dine here. It was an absolute surprise for a chicken meal ! The chicken is not dry. Fries are good too! Service is great, Janelle is the lady in the counter, its only her third day but she works well and communicates well with us ! She is a great asset to this place and all the crew in this branch very friendly, smiling always. The place is very clean. I give this place and their chicken, fries ... a perfect 10! You should try i read more

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Their fried chicken with the bun and pickle vegetables were pretty good combination, I will give it a thumbs up. French fries was good and crispy. The place inside is pretty big, clean, plenty of seats. You order the food on the touch screen and they call your name to pick up the food. The wait for food was kind of long, we waited for at least 15 minutes, not your fast food restaurant, I guess they start cooking it once the order is in. Not pre cooked. Their restroom is clean however we see people from outside came in to use it and left, it will be a good idea to have a lock combination for safety concern. So the food are great except the wait. Their price for the food is reasonable. I will come back for more. read more

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Tried cheese on the slider and fries for the first time and its a game changer. I really like their fries that are very crispy, but adding the cheese (nacho type cheese) made it taste so good even though its a little soggy after a while, it adds a new dynamic to the flavor profile of the fries. The cheese in the slider also goes well and will now alternate between cheese and no cheese when i come again. Excellent addition to your meal. read more

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Just ordered here and I have to commend the polite customer service at this location. 3-21-2026 at 5:55pm

Normally I don't eat fast food because I am pescatarian, but my son is on this veggie/vegan kick and convinced me to try the cauliflower slider and it was actually really good. I am pretty sure the coating is not vegan and the sauce isn't either so don't try if you are vegan. You can also ask that they fry the cauliflower in oil separately from the chicken which I thought was amazing because some fast food places fry it all in one and that's not cool for us vegetarians. I had the combo and my spice level was hot. It was just right! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

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This is my first time trying Dave's Hot Chucken. I ordered through the kiosk, but I would order at the counter next time. I feel like all the selections are not available on the kiosk. Or I didn't see them at least. I ordered loaded fries with chicken bites. I think the cheese sauce + the Dave's sauce is a good combo. I didn't like Dave's sauce on it's own. I wish there was more kale slaw on the loaded fries as well. It was more like a sprinkling of veg versus being part of the dish. The combination of flavors of the pickle, chicken, sauces and fries was very good. It's also a nice late night option if you don't want to wait in line at In N Out. Plenty of parking in the lot and plenty of seating. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Kiosk order option - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

We've visited a few times and they do consistently keep up a clean store/ front/eating area. (Bathrooms are also clean) the food is good! Although, I will say that the chicken breast sometimes scares me of how large it is! Like super pumped with hormones or something.... But, I digress, the taste is good and some people like the extra large chicken- The customer service is what I can't speak much of because each time we've ordered through the kiosk. No room for employee engagement as they just call your name once your food is ready, and you're on your way. Most recent visit Sun 9/7/25 between 5p-6p something that I will speak of (which my family witnessed) the girl in the front counter (don't know her name but she wears heavy makeup) we saw her put on gloves (we thought oh wow, sanitary!!) but only to witness her taking cash (bills and coins) from a paying customer, handling the register, then taking food trays from the kitchen counter , touching "back of house" stuff and condiments sauces, all with the same gloves. she then handed our food; we asked for ketchup, sauce etc and grabbed the stuff with her money-gloved hands and she threw the condiments over our food- not on the side of the tray but ON TOP of our food. Sooo, I mean- she's wearing gloves to handle "food/kitchen items" but what's the point if with the same gloves you've handled money. Pretty sure management can address that- given that they do keep up with cleanliness of the restaurant as a whole; you can clearly see that! I have heard from other fast food employees that sometimes it's management that limits on how many times gloves can be switched out during a shift! So idk... I still prefer if employees would switch gloves or do handwashing between handling money and food. read more

The food, the vibe, the service----AMAZING! Alex, thanks so much for the tasty shakes!! We had a great evening at Dave's hot chicken!

Loved loved the service!! abdy had such great recommendations! Chicken was fresh delicious would come again because abdy!!!!

It was one of better fried chicken places I have been but not the best. Over all it was over fried for my taste. Toasted bread was not toasted it was soft as if was not toasted at all. The chicken was great minus over fried part. Spices were in the point. Music was ok minus echos inside the space. Interior was great but needs sound dampening panels the voices echo a lot. Easy fix. Restrooms clean and brand new restrooms. Lots of parking across from MiMiE's One thing i could not understand. It's a fast food style place you order on counter and pick up your food on table and clean up your mess at the end, then WHY WE ARE OBLIGATED TO TIP??? read more

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We placed a big order for my daughter's birthday party (trays of the mini sliders) and it was all packed up and ready for pick up ten minutes before the scheduled time. I spoke to a manager days before to make sure everything was confirmed and it's great to see the commitment to excellence from start to finish. Everyone really enjoyed the sliders! Thank you again for the elite customer service and the yummy food! We will be back for sure! read more

Very Tasty but disappointing portions. Chicken sandwich was tiny and xtra chicken tender was also on the small size. Definitely felt robbed. read more

A regular here - I absolutely LOVE and crave Dave's everyday. I am pregnant and this is my most favorite place to eat right now. I am vegetarian so I always take advantage of when the Cauliflower is available. Recently I have been experiencing such disappointing orders received. I usually always write a good review but recently gave up due to the fact that the team had been major lacking and scamming when it comes to the portion given. Prices are high here - again I don't mind because I love it. But my sandwiches have been having sample sized cauliflower patty's and my cheese fries are literally just 10 fries with a very small amount of cheese. I pay extra for these modifications and to be given a shitty meal really is disappointing. I hope Dave's portions their non chicken meals the same way as their chicken ones because my husbands meals are usually nice. read more

I love Dave's hot chicken! It's always tasty , fresh and bonus points that they are open late! I usually get the #1 which is 2 tenders w/ fries or Dave's bites w/ fries ! I stick to the medium level of spicy because it can get pretty hot! Extra pickles and a side of Dave's sauce are a must. This spot does not disappoint! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - 10 pc. Dave's Bites w/ Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

Dave's reached out to me and made things right. Thanks for making me feel like a valued customer!

What happened to Dave's? I was sooooo excited upon arrival...a fresh hot chicken sandwich! Along side a side of fries! My husband even joined in. While ordering, the employee informs us that we must buy sauces separately. We love the Dave's sauce and hot honey. We buy a fes if each. Sit down and wait, and wait, and wait. No food anywhere, sensor is silent. Finally when we do get our food it is SO nasty and cold. It was truly inedible. We did go to the counter, but we immediately felt like we were the problem. So ....we took our sauces and left...lol. Sincerely, we left and ate dinner somewhere else. Such a bummer. Never again....not this location anyways. Poor management read more

Customer service is always excellent here. Employees always happy and Place is always clean when I go. Food is always good here. Yazmin is super nice and friendly. Oh and the restroom really clean and smells good! (If you care about that) Thank you. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dining room. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

Solid fried chicken joint Ordered online. Wait was unfortunately 15min from quoted time Tenders and chicken sandwich were solid Mac n cheese was quite flavorless sadly, but nothing a good squeeze of ketchup couldn't fix! Would have given 4/5 stars but the slow unapologetic service knocked them off a bit. Especially with many nearby chicken joints around that are better read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mac & Cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Dave's hot chicken in Monrovia does a great job at creating a hospitable environment. The food speaks for itself. Great chicken that explodes with flavor instantaneously when you take a bite. The milkshakes are amazing and creamy. read more

Recently visited Dave's I'm a regular but every time I would go and visit there is always these young ladies one named Jaylene in the front counter she always greets me with a nice smile and a loud "hi welcome to daves" love Coming to establishments with great workers she needs a raise , I also wanted to give a nice review to another young lady also in the front counter named Janelle although I rarely see her she is very nice always greets me with a smile and always a nice welcome ! The food is always delicious read more

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

(+) Chicken Sliders (+) French fries Dave's hot chicken is a restaurant that specializes in fried chicken tenders and sliders. This franchise has been opening new stores all over the country, and I am glad they opened one in Monrovia. This location is a huge white building on Huntington that is hard to miss. I love the interior and patio seating. There are plenty of tables inside to fit everyone. My wife and I visited on their opening day. Food: I ordered the 1 slider and 1 tender combination. The tender comes with a piece of bread, pickles, and a sauce. What I like about Dave's is their French fries. Each fry is so crispy and the portion of fries is generous. I usually order the mild, which my body can tolerate without sweating. The mild spice gives a good amount of kick and salt to the tender chicken pieces. In comparison to the other locations, the tender is not as thick, so there is less chicken. I hope that was just a one-time occasion. The food is served hot and I recommend letting it cool down if you are doing take-out so your food does not become soggy. Service/Ambiance: The cashier at the front was kind and asked us if it was our first time having Dave's. Once we ordered, we got a buzzer that buzzed when our order was complete. The restaurant interior was clean and well lit. I could see how it could get noisy if the dining room was packed. Overall, I would recommend this location. The food is great and the portions are generous. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Store front - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

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What an privilege it is to be among the first few people to write a 5 star review for a local establishment. Chicken slider here did not disappoint. Great taste, great service. I think it was my expectation to have something go wrong since they just opened. But everything went so smooth, staff was friendly and service was quick despite a long line. I got a mild spice level and one thing I noticed it was not as spicy as I remember mild from K-Town or even Rosemead locations. I will for sure go for Medium spice level next time. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - The grand opening June 30 2023 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Wooo hoo grand opening day (6/30/23) at Dave's Hot Chicken! They had a little table outside with little chicken themed goodies! Everyone was super friendly and helpful! We got the two entrees: 2 sliders (no spice, mild) 1 slider & 1 tender (hot, extra hot) The chicken is basically the same whether you order sliders or tenders, you just adjust the spice level and if you want kale slaw. All of the food was enjoyable and the restaurant was clean and spacious! Looking forward to coming back! Parking is ample, it shares a lot with Mimi's Cafe. Pro tip: download the app to get a free drink & skip the line by ordering ahead! read more

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