I had just finished picking up a few things at Trader Joe's and, by that point, I was absolutely starving. As I was leaving, I noticed a newly opened restaurant--Dave's Hot Chicken. It's clearly a chain, but somehow I'd never heard of it before. Lucky me, because I had no idea what a treat I was in for. I placed my to-go order at the self-service kiosk and waited about 10 minutes in a lively dining room covered in colorful graffiti-style artwork while an eclectic mix of rock and country music played in the background. When my name was called, the real experience began once I got back to my car. First, the fries. They were perfectly golden, crispy, crunchy, and seasoned just right. I dipped them into what I quickly learned is Dave's famous, highly coveted sauce, and the combination was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big bread person and I'm notorious for deconstructing my sandwiches, so I took the chicken from the slider--more like an oversized, juicy chicken tender than a nugget--dipped it in the sauce, and paired it with the fries. It was the perfect bite every time. I ordered the #4 meal, which comes with two small sliders and fries. The sliders are served with slaw, pickles, kale slaw, and Dave's sauce unless you customize them. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without being too heavy. It turned out to be the perfect snack, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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

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I went in with the family, 1hr and 45 min before they closed.I want it to use the restroom.This shirt guys told me the bathroom is closed, I ask him why and he said because is clean and i don't want you to use it. He was willing to let me into the kitchen area so i can wash my hands, but you cannot use the restroom. If the restaurant is OPEN the services are as well. VERY disappointed with this new generation. The girl on front she was very friendly and very CS oriented. Good Job for her. read more

First time having Dave's Hot chicken, pretty good. I got the 2 chicken sliders MILD, with fries. I really enjoyed the sauce. They also have outdoor seating but it's too hot outside. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Sign - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Went for dinner today, the server totally messed up the order. Was not happy after spending $28- We were ready to leave, when approached by another person who asked why we didn't like the Mac n cheese. We explained, it wasn't what we wanted, she was very compassionate in listening to us. She then offered to remake the dish , so we could take it home with us. Well she did just that, it looked so good. We were surprised & very pleased with her customer service & support. We did learn, her name was Lupe, she's the manager there at the spot. So Shout Out, to Lupe...Thank You for turning our frown upside down! Kudos for the excellent service!! We will visit again. read more

Delicious and flavorful chicken tenders! Hard not to compare this place to Raising Cane's... it has the same type of feel- very casual, urban vibe. I ordered the chicken slider/chicken tender combo with mild and medium spice for the chicken. Both were mildly spicy and very delicious. The chicken slider was my favorite. Came with kale-slaw, Dave's sauce pickles on a soft roll. It would have been better if the roll was toasted but it still was very tasty as is. My son ordered the 2 chicken combo in medium and hot and he said the hot was not too hot, so next time maybe we'll bump it up and order the REAPER (highest level of SPICY) and legend has it that in order to be served this you must sign a waiver!!! Not sure if I'm ready for that level of spicy. Fries were piping hot and perfectly seasoned with the right amount of crunch. Service was prompt and friendly. For 2 combos and 2 bottled waters it ended up being just short of $40, The eating area was clean, spacious with plenty of room to move about. My only complaint is the ladies restroom did not have toilet seat covers and I would have preferred paper towels versus the air blower after washing your hands. Overall I give this place a solid 4.5 stars. We will be coming back! read more

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Probably the best Hot Chicken chain. I always get the Slider and Tender Combo. Dave's has never done me wrong. Only complaint, heat levels can be inconsistent. Like every other restaurant they're charging for extra sauce now. Pro tip, dd a little Honey to the Dave's sauce. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

It was nice hot and spicy bites. Service was quick because of self check out machines but it wouldn't print out the receipt. But asked the cashier he was nice and gave us the receipt. And cleanliness was great too . Had a good time enjoying the food . Bring back Dave's HOT MOZZ PLEASE read more

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Like others already noticed, the food is great and location convenient with plenty of parking. The orders come out quickly and everyting tastes fresh, unlike at Popeye's. I don't eat fast food often, but Dave's is on top of my list and one of the better options for a quick meal in Concord. Can't wait for Dave's to open a location closer to home. read more

Tried a couple meals here via takeout for lunch one day. Online ordering was straight forward and didn't run into any issues there. I really appreciated there was an option to select different spice levels if there was more than one item in the meal (for example, if you order the 2 sliders meal, you get to select a different spice level for each). Store was clean, and the pick up was easy. Good amount of food for the price as well! I tried their slider and tender meal combo, and the husband got the 2 sliders combo. We shared the fries and the slaw. I got hot for mine since I love spice and wanted to get a gage on how spicy Dave's Hot Chicken was and used hot as a starting point. Turns out it wasn't as hot as I thought it would be, so next time I'm going to get extra hot and reaper! The husband got mild for one slider and medium for the other slider, and it ended up being really spicy for him. He wasn't able to finish one of the sliders, so I ate it and I was surprised by how similar the spice level was. It was just a tiny bit down from the hot that I got, so I'm not sure what happened there. Thinking they may have made a mistake with his order with the spice level, but hey, more food for me. read more

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Food: 3.75 out of 5 Solid pieces of chicken with the spice level which lives up to what they describe. I did wish they gave a little bit more of the kale slaw that came with my chicken sandwich meal. Fortunately the cashier was nice to have more added without charging me. This location does charge for additional sauce. Environment: 5 out of 5 Fast casual place. Service: 5 out of 5 Friendly & helpful cashier read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken sandwich meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

We were in the shopping center and smelled Dave's chicken. Followed our noses and walked in. They have kiosks to order. Having never been and really never thought about them, so we just ordered the chicken sandwich- spicy. It was GOOD! Not too spicy at all. Staff was very friendly. I will return and order something different. A bit pricey. Isn't everything? read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

First timer at Dave's Hot Chicken & I was impressed ! Loved my meal , everything was super fresh & piping hot . Only thing I would say is I wish they had ranch I'm a ranch girly , but their sauce is very good ! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Mild tenders, seasoned fries, Mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place is over rated. I had the extra hot and tbh it was not spicy at all. I do have a higher tolerance to spice but this was not spicy to me. My kids had the no spice version and the breading had no flavor at all. The chicken also had a lot of nerves/tendons and it made parts of it non-edible. The lady who took our order was nice. There are many chicken places better than this so I don't see myself coming back. read more

How have I not tried this place sooner? Excellent flavor and serving size. Excellent customer service. The woman at the cashier was very friendly and upbeat and my food came out super quick. The place was also very clean. Good vibes all around! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken tendies (no spice) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Not too sure i understand the hype around this place. It's very expensive and the seasoning is terrible. I love spicy food and have a very high tolerance for it, but the "hot" level was just disgusting. It was more seasoning than chicken and just absolutely drowned in it. The piece of white bread on the side is a strange addition. Like they just bought a loaf of Wonder Bread and threw a piece of it on the tray lol. I won't be back, Canes is way better (and at least they give you texas toast and not just a slice of bread lol) read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries (level: Hot) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

So there are a few competitors that serve the same food, and Dave's Hot Chicken is on the bottom of my list in terms of taste, portions, and price. World Famous Hotboys is absolutely the best, but they always play offensive non-family friendly music. Angry Chicks is really good! And then you have Dave's Hot. I got a mild chicken sandwich and fries, it was SO expensive for what it was. The portions were small too like it was 3/4 of the bun, and it actually tasted bad. The seasoning was off, it also just lacked salt. There is no reason for anyone to return to this place. I'd recommend the other two above, until they can figure out their taste, or value for price. You're better off buying grocery store tenders and air frying them at home. read more

If you're a fan of spicy, juicy, and flavorful chicken, you HAVE to check out Dave's Hot Chicken in Pleasant Hill. I went in with high expectations, and the hot chicken sliders did not disappoint! These sliders are packed with flavor - the chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and perfectly seasoned with that addictive Nashville-style heat. You can choose your spice level, which is perfect if you want to dial it up or down. I went with "Hot" - enough to get a good kick without being overwhelming, but they have options if you really want to feel the burn! The slider size is generous, and they don't skimp on the toppings either. Each slider comes with their signature slaw, pickles, and a tasty spread that balances out the heat perfectly. The flavors come together so well, and the softness of the bun just makes it melt in your mouth. They come with crinkle-cut fries that are nicely seasoned, crispy, and really complete the meal. If you're looking for something satisfying and packed with bold flavor, this place is where it's at. Service was quick and friendly, and the vibe inside is casual and fun. Whether you're grabbing takeout or dining in, I'd definitely recommend the hot chicken sliders - it's worth every bite! read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Hot Box - Tenders Very hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Love, love, love Dave's Hot Chicken. Order in or for take out. The chicken is crispy and wonderfully cooked. Tried the cauliflower as well twice in the past month. First time it was exceptional Crispy breading on the outside but the cauliflower is still fresh and not greasy. Second time half the pieces were burnt. Will re edit after our third review (not available yet). The sliders are great and love the sauce. We chose mild or medium. But wait!!! Have you tried the shakes!?!? Oh my goodness!! The shakes are fabulous!! The ice cream is smooth and sweet and reminds me of making ice cream from scratch. Add the toppings on top, the bottom or both and it's a perfect delight!! The shakes get ten stars!! read more

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My friends and I met up and we decided to come here for dinner. I have never been here before, but the menu looks rather simple to order from. Besides their other specials, you have about 4 menu combos to choose from. I opted for both a tender/strip and a slider so I can enjoy one of each. Slider and Strip: I got medium spicy and it packed quite a kick to it. The chicken itself was juicy and moist and quite flavorful. The house sauce is a good dipping sauce for the chicken. Also, adding honey yourself gave it a sweet profile that I truly enjoyed the slider was also good and delicious. The crunchy slaw paired well with the crispiness of the chicken street. The sauce was not overbearing and the bun was not soggy for me. And as for the fries, I love Krinkle style fries, so that was a plus. As a side note, my friend for the ghost pepper seasoning. I tried it on just a French fry and I personally do not recommend it unless you love spicy foods. Just a bit of that seasoning and I already started sweating and feeling my mouth on fire. Anyway, I can see myself coming back here again. read more

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

Great quality, very tasty fried chicken sandwiches. One slider is a good portion, fries and shakes are excellent. Slaw is just ok, a lot of kale. Heat level skews a little low I think. Hot is just a little hot. Did not try the next level, but look forward to it. Medium was zero heat from what we could tell. read more

Went in today and there was a man in front of me who left the restaurant because the employee behind the counter didn't acknowledge him or take his order. That should've been my red flag, but I really wanted to try the new hot mozzarella sticks, so I waited to be helped. When the female employee finally turned around, I asked to order the brand new - just released - hot mozzarella sticks, and she quickly replied that they didn't have those anymore. I also left without ordering. The restaurant had nobody inside eating and it was lunchtime. I won't go back to this location. read more

I was craving a hot chicken sandwich so I decided to give this place a try. I was really impressed! I got a number 3 and 4 and the chicken slider and fries had great flavor and were crispy. The sliders are not mini sized like most sliders. I got a medium in spice and it was very mild. Now I know I can get the hot lol. I love all the extra pickles and sauce they give you. The best part is it was only $30 for 2 combo meals. This place is in pleasant hill in the same shopping center as kohls and dicks. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Clean establishment. Fast lunch service. I ordered the Combo #1 which came with 2 tenders, fries, and bread. I ordered Medium spice which was more like black pepper spice (maybe I'll try hot next time because I prefer a little more spice). Fries were surprisingly crispy for crinkle fries. Overall a moist and good sized chicken tender. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Combo #1: 2 tenders (Medium) with fries, 2 slices bread, and Dave's sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

My first experience at a didn't Dave's hot chicken (door dashed in Fremont) was a slider coming...without any chicken. Not the business This visit redeemed Dave's. I like the location, it's clean, bright, and the graffiti mural is cool. The sliders are really Good and I like their sauce. The cauliflower bites aren't bad either. Lots of seasoning and very crunchy. Everything was great. Def will be back *to add, ate my leftovers a day later and they tasted just as good warmed up. read more

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Food was okay, not impressed for the price. They offer "Feed a crowd" menu items and it costs more than the individual meals comparatively so what's the point? Also was told the sauce is enough for one sandwich on a two slider meal (no drink included) for $17 and an additional sauce is $1 more. It tastes like tangy thousand island so no more was desired. Sorry, feel like there's better options in the category. read more

I recently discovered this place, and as a vegetarian, I fell in love with their cauliflower-based entrees (sliders, balls, etc.), which made up 50% of the menu. So, I went there several times, but when I went back there this week, they discontinued ALL of the cauliflower offerings :( If they bring them back, I will give them 5 stars, but I can't rate them for their chicken (which might be bad...ask a meat eater). read more

Parking is abundant. Customer service is fantastic, the lady at front was kind and helpful for our first visit here. The time.it took thoug for.2 chicken sandwiches seemed odd, (24 mins) snd only 1 other customers in store, already with their meal) Delicious food, clean restrooms, will come back! read more

Okay, I admit it. I've been sleepin on Dave's. I really wasn't expecting a whole lot. I love chicken sandos, but these chicken tender places don't typically do it for me. Dave's had me eating my words. The parking lot for this location is craaaazy. People can not drive, and it's just super congested so just be careful when you're coming through. The location has ample seating for small groups. If you have a lot of people, you most likely won't be able to sit together. The customer service here is just WOW. They are soooo nice here! It's unreal. They're just all around pleasant and helpful, and didn't even bat an eye when I mentioned my daughter spilled her water on the floor. They were just quick to take care of it, and without any attitude. BLESS! I went with the #3 combo which is 1 tender, 1 slider, and fries but next time I'm sticking with the two slider combo because that slider was chef's kiss. The slider comes with one fat tender, some pickles and sweet kale slaw but you do have to do a little bit of work to get it right. For the best experience, you gotta add some Dave's sauce and honey drizzle. Thank me later! If you're extra extra like me, make sure you throw some mac n cheese on that bite too. You'll be hittin that little happy food dance :) The fries are so whatever to me. They're crinkle, crispy, but nothing special. The spice levels here are a little misleading. I went with Hot and yes it had a little heat, but it won't kill you. The mac n cheese here is sooo cheesy and creamy. NGL kinda tastes like KFC but better. The creaminess adds a lot to the slider, so get this as a bonus side! Worth the moneeeys. This girl can eat but after the slider, I was stuffed, so I definitely think the two slider combo would give you more bang for your buck. I even took my left over tender home and made a whole new chicken sando so for $15, not too shabby! Dave's is going to be heavy in my rotation now, I'll see y'all there! read more

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

The employees, I believe their names are Joseph and Alexis, were very rude and disrespectful and made this experience at Daves Hot Chicken very unenjoyable. It was my first time ever coming and I was very excited to try but honestly I think I'll never come back due to how rude they were. 0/10 I hope the managers can provide some customer service management classes because they honestly need to work on it a lot. read more

A cool chicken spot, lots of decorations. You order through a kiosk so it makes customizing your order very easy. I got on hot slider and one reaper tender with Mac and cheese for a side. The slider and Mac and cheese were delicious but I wouldn't order anything reaper level unless you want to torture yourself. I love spicy foods but the reaper level seems more like a gimmick, I couldn't take a bite without tearing up the hot slider had a nice kick to it but wasn't overpowering. read more

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The Food is Tasty & Hot. We've been coming here since they've opened this location and will return. With some Hot Chicken spots it's seems like they concentrate more on heat rather than flavor. Dave's Hot Chicken can really turn up the heat and not sacrificing flavor. The service is great. Ellie is nice and always has a smile on her face every time we come in since they've opened. She recognizes us and it's one of the reasons we like coming to this location. DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN IS #1 read more

I ordered the #2 combo with no spice. I got the slider with slaw, tenders for my son, and Dave's sauce on the side. Overall, the chicken was good, no complaints there. The slider with the slaw hit the spot, and I've tried it with medium spice since then, which was actually way better than I thought. However, I ran into a bit of an issue with the sauce. I asked for more sauce and was pretty much told no, but the person helping me eventually gave me one to be "nice." Felt a little talked down to during the exchange, which was unnecessary. If it's that big of a deal, I'll just buy more sauce next time so I don't have to deal with the attitude. If there is one thing in this world I can afford, its more sauce. Now that I'm thinking about it, I would recommend just buying extra sauce when you initially order. It will cut down on the awkwardness that comes with asking for more sauce later on. One tip: please don't serve dry bread without some kind of mayo or more sauce--it makes a big difference. Also, the kale slaw? Easily the worst slaw I've ever had. The food is decent, but a little more attention to customer service and the details (like sauce) would go a long way. I will not deny the chicken is very good. read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken is open for business! It is newly opened in the Crossroads Shopping Center, where Rubio's used to be. Plenty of parking is around and the location is clean and completely renovated. The staff is very attentive. Now for the food. Dave's Hot Chicken has a very simple menu and their combos are great deals! I came with my husband and we shared a #2 Combo, which comes with 2 sliders and fries. We also added a single tender and the tender comes with bread. It was perfect for us. For our combo, we chose medium and hot spice level. I would say the medium is not spicy at all. Hot has a good kick; my husband opted for extra hot for the tender and that was too much for me. The seasoning of the chicken is perfect. I've tried fried chicken at other places and Dave's has the best seasoning recipe. I do have to say though after trying the Oakland location, the chicken at this location was pretty small compared to other places. I wonder if it was because we came during their soft opening. Overall, it was delicious and I will be back! read more

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I usually order a lot from here, but after my last experience I will never order again. I have been vegetarian for nearly my entire life, and I got chicken instead of cauliflower when I clearly ordered cauliflower. If you are vegetarian or vegan, or allergic to meat, do NOT eat at this location, because they will mess up your order. Thankfully my boyfriend eats chicken so I was able to give him my meal so it didn't go to waste, but before I realized it was chicken I took an entire bite after nearly 12 years of not eating meat. If I ever order from this place again it will not be this location. Please hire new chefs who actually read instructions! UPDATE: I used the website you gave me and the management gave me a $20 compensation gift card. read more

Amazing food yummy yummy yummy yummy tasty food and service is awesome and good ambience

Love the food!! Never change your recipe! Service is prompt and employees are friendly They need to come and clean the dining area more often and check the bathrooms read more

Well what up peeps!!! Yes yours truly is at Dave's hot chicken in concord. Okay I'm super happy to say no long line out the door so yes starting off great. Today out cashier was Elham she was super nice and asked if this was our first time at the restaurant and of course we said "yes" she welcomed us with a huge smile and asked how we were and if we needed some input on what chicken spice level to order. Me of course I went with the lite mild wife and kiddos got no spice. No drink included which was a bummer but it's okay cuz we are taking this food home and enjoying it with juice and soda so we good. Overall the place looks clean and organized not a lot of heavy foot traffic which is great the decoration is amazing walls are all decorated with art. They have great choice in music not to loud but not to soft just perfect goes well with the food. Definitely a place I would love to continue coming to. Thank you guys read more

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The presented food was very nice. The staff member Caleb was very attentive and knew the menu well. The store is more than clean, like spotless that's a plus! My order Loaded fries Fries Chicken nuggets Dave Sauce Kale Price it is what it is. $13.00 read more

Has the consistent Dave's taste you expect. Tender sizes were smaller than I've had at other stores, but it always hits read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Lobby - Chicken Shop Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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We ordered a #1 and a #3 and waited quite a while for our food. When it finally arrived, the fries and mac and cheese were ice cold, as if they had been sitting out for a long time. I asked the associate if they could be replaced, and they came back from the kitchen in under 30 seconds--with lukewarm replacements. Completely unacceptable. On top of that, we ordered the chicken in mild and medium spice levels, and both were completely bland--no flavor, no spice, nothing. It was honestly a horrible experience. I didn't bother asking for the food to be redone again because it was clear from the lack of interest and basic customer service from the staff that it wouldn't have made a difference. Extremely dissatisfied. We left frustrated, disappointed, and still hungry. The restaurant wasn't even busy, so there's absolutely no excuse for cold food and tasteless chicken. We will not be coming back, and I definitely won't be recommending this place to anyone. read more