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Dave's Hot Chicken

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About this business

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.
4.92,616 reviews
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Clarissa 
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a year ago

This place is amazing !! The employees at Dave's Hot Chicken truly care about their guests .i highly recommend this business.Their customer service is second to none.The product quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time.i was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service especially!! #Renata 

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Beach Bum O. 
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a year ago

Service here is number one all the staff is friendly and are dedicated to helping u make your order correct and delicious. I think this is the better location. The chicken is always spiced well and they give you good portions(huge) I love this place. 

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Brandon P. 
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a year ago

Renata was so helpful and nice, was patient with me when I didn't know what to get, gave me suggestions and ended up picking what she suggested. Food came out fast and was great 

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Michaeloscar F. 
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a year ago

Yes! Yes! Dave's hot chicken is for sure a place that I will consider coming back to if I ever hit a place with one. Starting off I entered the restaurant and hospitality and they were very welcoming. The cashier then proceeded to tell me their name and that in itself made my experience satisfactory. Once I received my order I decided to sit inside and enjoy my meal the entire place was clean and well taken care of in my opinion. Now for the food it was HITTING the spot. I ordered a 2pc with hot and mild. The tenders were gr... read more

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Gladheez L. 
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a year ago

Took my family at this location, I suggested that we come try the food. They were amazed by the service that we got! Very welcoming. Cashier was knowledgeable, even suggested we try the mac & cheese. Got our food no more 4 minutes. Dined in, music cool! DAVES HOT CHICKEN YOU GUYS ROCK! 

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Jacob N. 
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a year ago

Let's start with the fact it's midnight, and Dave is on the grill like he never left. A lot of places pretend to care about you but very few will serve late night tendies. I for one am about to eat 10 chicken tendies to myself, pretend like u care about chicken and get yourself some Dave's 

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Amanda H. 
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a year ago

The staff is super friendly and efficient, even when they are super busy they communicate well and are very polite. The food is amazing and has quickly become my family's favorite chicken spot 

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Grace N. 
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a year ago

Angelo was so helpful and full of energy! Would absolutely come again!! Service was amazing. :) 

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Diane A. 
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a year ago

Stopped in after a late work meeting. Easy menu. Kinda limited. Ordered sliders n fries. Sliders were delicious. Servers were a happy bunch and inside is nice and a good vibe. We'll be back :) 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 2,616 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 1:00 a.m.