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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2 (236 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Seriously? You get stuff in the side. They can't even do that right and they just give you bread ‍‍

    Cauli Bites Hot Box
    Anna D.

    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!

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    Sanny C.

    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

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    Diane H.

    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!"

    Jon R.

    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.

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    Lynda B.

    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 .

    Shelly Z.

    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.

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    Lily V.

    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!

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries
    Christyl J.

    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

    Chicken Tender and Fries
    Amanda T.

    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.

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    Stephanie L.

    -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

    Lilian W.

    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!

    Nicole A.

    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

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    2 years ago

    Food is so good and very tasty and service is excellent and ambiance is very clean and it has indoor and outdoor seating!

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    Amazing chicken! I saw Kimberly E's big back down like five of these in one sitting. Some real flavor in this food. Would recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Wowza! Great staff & friendly food, wait, -reverse that & just go to Dave's Hot Chicken in Monrovia!

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    The staff was friendly and helpful . Very clean and organized . Ambiance is of colorful art . First time customer :)

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    The food is consistently fresh and service is helpful & friendly. Shout out to Rae for her help today!

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    3 years ago

    W food, fries and the sauce really pull it together, This place low key a vibe and the employees are nice

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    Food was good and tasty and the was very good and fast too! Lots of places to eat at and good air conditioning.

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    3 years ago

    Chicken had good flavor. The fries and mac and cheese were disappointing. Ill stick with crimson coward and howlin rays

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    Good food good service and good ambiance. I. Hdidjeidjejsjdjje

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    2 years ago

    Really good ! I would recommend this to my family and friends. Very friendly and quick service.

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    Great food and service. The place was clean and friendly workers. The food came fast and was hot

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    2 years ago

    Love this place! The chicken sandwich is great! Love eating here, the people are very nice!

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    3 years ago

    Love coming here Amazing service and food. Always a great late night munchie spot. New location doing awesome

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    Best chicken sandwich. I did medium but it wasn't too hot . Working my way up to the reaper

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    3 years ago

    I love this place!!!! The not chicken was sooooo goood. The reaper was so spicy!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Very good the spice is immaculate the fries is a must. fit for anyone 10/10 would come again. Kealani is a very sweet cashier.

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    3 years ago

    Chicken was okay! But those cauliflower tenders were amazing! I would highly recommend those.

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    darn good chicken sandwiches fantastic spice , if you like spicy this is definitely your choice .

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    Gotta try it! Tastes amazing! Keep coming back here even if there are 2 additional chicken shops in the same City!!

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    3 years ago

    That was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had and I've tried just about all of them in the San Gabriel valley. Friendly service as well.

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    3 years ago

    yummy stuff up in here. bread was soft and chicken Hot! excellent service, Drew , Axel and Ana were fabulous . come get some Hot Chicken

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    First time here. Definitely will be coming back for more. Got the chicken sandwich and chicken tenders and both them were bomb

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    Man, I really wish someone had put me onto this hot chicken spot sooner because I've been missing…read moreout. This was easily one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a long time. The seasoning was packed with flavor from the very first bite, and every bite after that just kept getting better. The chicken had the perfect crunch on the outside while staying incredibly juicy and tender on the inside. It honestly felt like it was cooked to perfection. What really stood out was how balanced everything was. Sometimes hot chicken places focus only on the spice, but here the flavor comes first. The seasoning complemented the chicken instead of overpowering it, making every bite memorable. You can tell they take pride in what they're serving because the quality shines through. This is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to, and I already know I'll be bringing my guys that hoop with me because they're always asking me where the best chicken sandwich is. There are still a few things on the menu I need to try, but if they're anywhere near as good as this sandwich, I know I'm in for another great meal.

    Only tastes good if spicy. The plain one doesn't have much flavor at all. The giant chicken…read morepieces are totally misleading because the batter is super thick (like two-thirds of each piece of chicken), not to my liking. The spice profile reminds me of Howlin Ray which I dislike also. ONLY thing I like is their fries. The 'orange sauce' is good too but a good fried chicken needs no sauce. (Another reason I dislike Korean fried chicken and Raising Canes because they're all about the sauce game.) Get yourself to the supermarket and pick up a Banquet "Nashville Hot Chicken" frozen dinner...your wallet and tastebud will thank you!

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