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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.0 (265 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ticket says no slaw, slider has slaw. Terrible uneven seasoning also

    I would like to begin by noting that I am a frequent customer of Dave's Hot Chicken and have had positive experiences at many of their locations. Unfortunately this particular visit was the most disappointing I have encountered. Upon arrival there was no staff member at the front counter and it took several minutes before the cashier assisted me. After placing my order I waited approximately 15 minutes for my food. Notably my order was brought out at the same time as another customer's order even though they arrived 5-10 minutes after I did. When I received my meal I requested an additional serving of Dave's sauce and was informed there would be an extra charge. This was unexpected as I have not been charged for sauce at other locations and I understand this may be a new policy but never have been charged for Dave's sauce. Like can we agree one little sauce container is not enough for 2 slider meal and fries. Additionally my sandwich was prepared incorrectly and it included coleslaw despite my request for no slaw or pickles. Due to time constraints I was unable to ask for a correction. I also observed that several customers who arrived after me experienced delays because there was no staff available at the front counter. Overall this visit did not meet the standard I have come to expect and I do not plan to return to this location.

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    Ashley F.

    Dave's Hot Chicken is a staple chicken sandwich restaurant chain available in California. I've never had the pleasure to eat at Dave's growing up in Hawaii, and I definitely missed out. I went late (9:00p) on a Friday night, and the store was nice, clean, with plenty of seating available. Our order was prepared quite fast! The #2 (2 Sliders + Fries) and #3 (1 Slider + 1 Tenders + Fries) are both hearty options to satisfy any hungry adult. I would even say getting 2 sliders might be more worth it, as you can eat one and save the second for another meal later on. The sauce it comes with reminds me of the Chick-fil-A sauce; I added some to my sandwich and also my fries. Overall, super delicious fried chicken sandwiches and definitely a fast food joint I will return to.

    Karina S.

    I would 100% pick Dave's Hot Chicken over Raising Cane's. It is served hot, fresh, crispy and very delicious! Definitely great for on the GO! However, beware of the spice. I went with Medium and Hot and OMG!!! Hot was REALLY HOT! My lips were burning, I couldn't do it; BUT medium seasoning was perfect, highly recommend.

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    Service was decent overall, but I had an issue with my order. The slider I received wasn't intact--it was in two separate pieces, almost like scraps of chicken rather than a proper slider. When I pointed this out and asked for a replacement, the employee explained that the chicken had broken in half during cooking, but he didn't offer to remake it or provide another solution.

    Fill up my fries basket at least, please.
    Tom S.

    Thank you for the free sandwich promotion! The staff was ready and willing to provide the sandwiches. Ended up getting combo #1 as well and everything was delicious, hot(both heat & taste) and fresh!

    Single Slider- yummy
    Supriya C.

    I prefer Dave's over the other fried chicken chains because the chicken has more flavor in the coating and the chicken is not dry. We tried medium and hot spice level and liked both. Fries are okay. The service is prompt but you need to ask for the condiments and cutlery if you want any. The only downside for me was this strange smell inside that was like old or rancid oil. We sat and ate outside and totally enjoyed the meal but the smell inside was off for sure. Like the place and food.

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    Heather H.

    Been wanting to check this place out for a while, inside is clean. Not busy at the time I went. Kollin was friendly and greeted me upon entering. Ordering on the app was easy and straight forward. I forgot to add a drink so I purchased one while I waited for my order. They have coke products and gold peak tea selections. I ordered the slider and not chicken cauli bites both in the mild- medium heat range. Food is made fresh to order. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. I was pleasantly surprised by the bites, cooked nicely subtle sweetness with a hint of smokey heat and not overly spicey. The pickles and dipping sauce compliment it well. The slider was also very good, chicken was freshly cooked and juicy. The potatoe bun was nice as well, my only complaint is that there needed to be a little more saw with the slider to really pull it all together. Overall I'd come back again and maybe move up to the next spice level to see what's too hot and just right.

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    40 min wait. Still no food on a Saturday afternoon. Restaurant had 10 tables with no food. 1 cook and1 in front. Needs more staff!!!

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    Mozzarella sticks are DELICIOUS, Just like everything else on the menu. The mozzarella sticks are huge and amazingly spicy.

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

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    2 months ago

    Great tasting food! Love their sliders and fries. Wait times are a little long though.

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    Amazing food and great service awesome people recommend to friends and family been to many places

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    The food is good but Gary provides such great world class service that deserves 5 stars

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    15 bucks for a dry sandwich then they charge another 1.50 for sauce. What a joke for a hot chicken place.

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