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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1 (253 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Christine L.

    Sooooo much better than Cane's!!! I feel like Dave's is kind of that intersection between fast food vs cook to order food (kind of in the way Chipotle and El Pollo Loco are). Their chicken was super juicy and fresh, it was clear it was fried to order. Their fries aren't as crispy as I would like, but the seasoning on it is delicious. Dipping sauce was

    Shirley N.

    Our regular Tuesday golf group of eight been talking about coming to give Dave's a try. Yesterday we made it. Hubby found metered street parking across the street. We entered and quickly scanned the limited menu - chicken tenders or chicken sliders. We both ordered #4 - chicken slider with crinkled fries. And we each ordered a milkshake - strawberry for him & chocolate me. Hubby ordered, paid, and receipt issued with order #. Pros: * the milkshakes were thick & creamy *plenty of dill pickles in sandwich & extra sliced pickles on the side * soft potato bun * mild or spicy options * fries were hot Cons: * my chicken slider was coated with the spices but some of it was powdery on it. Plenty of tables. We sat at two tables of four. The manager approached our table to ask how everything was. Cleared our trays.

    Abel A.

    Good flavor, and lots of level to the spiciness. Easy to order, but takes a while to come out (I guess it's fresh). Staff is courteous especially the manager who I've seen on a couple of occasions and he's always chipper. Intimate space if you eat in with nice art that makes the place lively.

    Cauli slider (hot)
    Billy L.

    We have lived in the area for a little over a year and somehow I had not made it to Daves Hot Chicken until now. I am a big fan of Nashville style hot chicken with Hattie Bs and World Famous Hot Boys being my favorites when I am craving spicy chicken, so I was excited to finally give this spot a try. I was not in the mood for chicken that day so I went with the cauliflower slider combo number four at the hot spice level. I actually wanted extra hot but for some reason it was not an option on the app. I have a pretty high heat tolerance so I was curious to see how it stacked up. The cauliflower slider surprised me. It was super light, nicely battered, and not greasy at all. Honestly I would order it again because it did not leave me feeling heavy afterwards. The crinkle cut fries were also better than expected. Normally crinkle fries remind me of soggy cafeteria food but these had a nice crisp to them. The only downside was the seasoning. It tasted good but there was so much of it that the fries ended up a bit too salty to finish. The dipping sauce was solid too, kind of like a sweeter Thousand Island, and it paired well with everything. Overall I would come back for sure and next time I will go for the chicken, hopefully at extra hot. My only gripe is that the cauliflower costs more than chicken which feels odd since cauliflower is usually cheap at the store.

    Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries
    Darin T.

    First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and overall it was fine but didn't wow me. Service was good and friendly, they even asked if I needed extra sauce when I picked up my order, which was nice. The sauce is almost like In N Outs spread and comes in similar packets. My partner got the cauliflower combo with fries and loved it. The app was acting weird tho, we picked extra hot but in the cart it only showed hot. We troubleshooted but no luck. He was still happy with the spice level it came with. I got the new mini sliders and honestly wouldn't order again. The bun to chicken ratio felt off cause the bread was kinda thick. I ended up eating the other half of the sliders chicken only like nuggets. The biggest issue tho was the spice. I ordered medium and it tasted like nothing, not even mild. Tried a bite of my partner's hot and that one actually had a really good kick, but mine was bland considering it was first level down from my partner, and it tasted like 2-3 levels down. The chicken was juicy at least but flavor wise it was missing something, maybe salt or msg, plus spice...it just didn't hit. Fries are crinkle cut which I don't really like but these were ok, the seasoning it came with elevated it. The cheese side I'd skip. Thought it would be like Taco Bell nacho cheese but instead it had a weird chemical aftertaste. Overall I'd try it again since my partner really liked his meal, but my food just didn't land. Not bad, not great, just kinda meh for me. And I really wanted to love this place.

    #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Mark Anthony P.

    Dave's Hot Chicken | San Leandro 1. Dave's #3 -- tender & 1 sliders with fries If you haven't heard of Dave's Hot Chicken, it's one of the few fast food spots that specialize in Nashville-style hot chicken. If I remember correctly, they originated in Los Angeles, California, and have expanded ever since. The best way to sample most of the menu is by ordering the #3, which includes a tender, a slider, and fries. The sliders come on a soft potato bun, topped with kale slaw, pickles, and drizzled with Dave's sauce. You also get to choose your spice level, ranging from no spice to extra hot. For the price point and how fast the food came out, I'd say it was solid overall. I'm a firm believer that good Nashville hot chicken is hard to come by.

    Daves Mini Sliders w/ Fries
    Emily D.

    I would give this a 3-1/2 Star. The Manager and Cashier were very friendly. This is our first time trying this chicken place after a round a golf nearby. Nice clean atmosphere with a couple of eat in tables. The Cashier was describing the sliders with fries to us. He said there are 4 sliders and they were about 2 bites each. We decided to give it a try anyway. He was right on... did not expect it to be that small but we were warned. Asked for crispy fries and can't complain because he described the sliders to the tee! Got lots of pickles and overall the chicken sliders were tasty; we ordered medium spice. The fries came out crispy as requested. The picture of the regular size chicken sandwich is to show it's probably a better meal size that you can split 1/2 with another person and you would get more than the mini sliders. We were okay with the small bites because we were warned! Overall the restaurant is a good place to get a quick bite with great service and clean atmosphere.

    Hot chicken with side of fries
    Eric B.

    I was wondering what the hype was about, and I finally got an opportunity to try this. It's a pretty decent chicken sandwich, but nothing too crazy.

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Kathleen W.

    The manager and cashier were extremely friendly and welcoming. They greeted hs when we came in and were soeedy with the food. We got a few sliders and fries. Everything was crispy and fresh. As we were leaving, they also gave us a friendly salutation and surely know how to have a high energy environment.

    Vivian L.

    First time at this location and it was better than I expected! I came here on a Saturday to order takeout for dinner. I ordered the #4 in medium spice. and it came out within 5 minutes. Customer service was nice and asked if I wanted ketchup and honey (some places don't offer anything unless you ask). There are couple of tables and chairs if you wanted to eat there. The place was pretty clean too. The slider was smaller than I thought haha but no worries, the food was just enough to make me full. The pickles and fries were delicious. Next time, I'll get the hot spice and probably will get a tender too to try. Location is street parking or you can park in the parking lot (near Safeway, Fieldwork Brewery etc). Dave's Hot Chicken is connected to Fieldwork Brewery and is across from Chipotle. I would come back here again if I'm ever craving Dave's Hot Chicken.

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    North S.

    Chicken tender really fresh really hot but not burn your tongue hot. The skin is almost as crispy as a chip. Seasoning as usual amazing seasoning, completely lathered in flavor. Moist juicy interior as usual too. Some good tender. I learned my mistake from last time and ordered medium spice. Medium spice still has a lot of flavor. Chicken slider, just as juicy and tender as the tender. Very reminiscent of chik fil a sandwiches but with more seasoning. When ordering, they will ask if u want cheese, its meant for the sliders. You can replace fries with cheesy fries but they dont ask about that. Fries, nice and hot, subtle crispiness, subtle flavor Daves sauce, like a creamier smoother thousand island. Also not much sauce in each packet. Guy gave me 2 packets Extra Chill cashier and music They ask if u want sauce when you get your order Comfy long chairs with cushions, nice tables. No self order but very easy simple menu to order from Nice interior as always, small cups, A few parties at a time, currently 3 parties, dine in, other people be ordering takeout. Still lots of seats to take tho at 1:14pm on tuesday Reporting at 1:21, suddenly lots of people ordering, like idek how many parties Next to the drink dispensers, utensils, napkins etc are self serve. Delicious flavorful fresh juicy food, what more could u ask for? 5/5

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    Dhelo C.

    The food is incredible, and the fries are absolutely mouthwatering! Can't wait to try it again!

    #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries

    Rachel was so kind, professional, and advised me on what food to get varying on my spice level. I will be back to try what she recommended (the hotter the better) and for the overall clean storefront.

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    Ordered online. Order was made on time and no wait to pick up. Very organized system! Food was hot and fresh!

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    7 months ago

    Better than I thought! It was not all breading! The tenders were moist and flavorful. Got the mild...super tasty!

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    If you thought the extra hot would be the warm up to "reaper", you're clearly mistaken

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    Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review!

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    We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon!

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    Service is amazing, food was delicious. Lovely workers, amazing costumer service. Amazing location overall

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    Food is always good, but driver never marks order delivered! Now my chicken is cold and the milkshake is melted.

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