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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.9

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TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept — take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept in a parking lot in East Hollywood serving a simple menu of tenders, sliders, fries, and kale slaw — they created a viral cult following with lines consistently over an hour long. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and opene... read more

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1001 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
4.92,624 reviews
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Selegne C. 
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2 years ago

As always i go for customers service first and they were really helpful as my first time going in Also when they gave the order no faces or nothing made me feel special at some point The food specially the chicken was DELICIOUS!!! Crispy juicy and good food portions!!! The only thing i didnt like was the sauce taste only like mayo (everyones taste buds are different) Will definitely go back again and i will highly recommend!!! (Even tho i dont need too its always full) I suggest you order online just to get there a... read more

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Valerie H. 
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2 years ago

Tried this place on a whim and I'm glad that we did. The walls are decorated with their mascot as a firefighter and as a surfer which matches the vibes of the area. You order your food at the front and then grab it when it's ready. As first timers, we got the medium and reaper to get a good feel of their spice blend. While it's not the spiciest/ most flavorful hot chicken I've tried, I found this one to be more palatable and I can see myself enjoying this on a regular basis. The reaper: I initially felt a kick, and then th... read more

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Audrey L. 
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2 years ago

At the insistence of a friend, I finally gave a hot chicken sandwich (referred to as a "slider" at Dave's) a try. I was skeptical: What's the big deal about hot chicken, coleslaw, pickles, and Hawaiian bread? Boy, was I wrong! This simple combination is the Platonic ideal of sweet, spicy, savory, and tangy. I now crave hot chicken sandwiches (for better or worse)! Pro-tip: If your heat tolerance is average, I suggest a heat level of Spicy. This will maximize flavor without being so hot that it overwhelms your taste buds; t... read more

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Bridget D. 
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2 years ago

The food is spectacular . I always order the two sliders with a side of fries . Why mess with perfection ? The bun is soft the chicken is thick and crispy , the kale slaw they throw in the sandwich gives it some crunch too . Their Fries golden and crinkled are just perfect . Several choices of spice level , I always pick two , don't know why I just do . The service is fast and always super sweet . I love the decor here it's funky & fun . The Prices and value are awesome for what high quality food you receive . I like how gen... read more

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A C. 
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2 years ago

Yum yum I don't w I know I can't miss work but I don't know if I can get a king bed time lol but I don't know if I can get a bath or something else from the church but I don't know if I can get a bath or something else from the church but I just need a king bath now but I'll let you know when I get home and I'll let her dad and dad will be there in like a week and I have some food to eat for lunch 

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Akmae A. 
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2 years ago

I walked in and ordered my food and while I was waiting for my food, I was observing the general structure and how this business was run. I saw this young lady wearing a hat and grey pants her name was Calissa. She was the hardest working employee out in front. She was always tending to a customer or helping around. Amazing energy and always had a smile. She looked like she wanted to be there and was sure every customer had what they needed. She brought this caring attidude making it seem like anything that I asked wasn't ... read more

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Ryan B. 
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2 years ago

I'm a huge fan of Dave's. Every once in a while I have an intense craving for hot chicken and Dave's is my go to. Their sauce is some of the best and the chicken is nice and hot. I've had the reaper a few times and it creeps up on you. They make you sign a waiver to order it. I wouldn't say it's quite waived level, but it's a slow burn. The hot is excellent and the slaw adds to the sandwiches well. Price is always reasonable and it's in the middle of the main road in PB. Also usually open pretty late which helps a ton! 

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Cedric O. 
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2 years ago

I'm giving this place a solid review. First off, it's better than what it is. This is the grown version of Chick-fil-a, minus the waffle fries. Don't sleep though cause even their fries are bomb! The service here doesn't need to be down your throat expressive and generous cause the food speaks for its, and the workers do their job well! I would eat here more often if it wasn't so far from my daily commutes. 

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Samantha W. 
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2 years ago

Pretty good but not the best chicken sandwich we've had. Felt like it could've been more flavorful. Not at all a bad spot to stop in at. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 2,624 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 3:00 a.m.