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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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 op... read more

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3462 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90010, United States

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amber a. 
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3 years ago

Great food, great service from James especially!! I'll def come back to dine . I recommend the tenders. They're amazing 

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Franco L. 
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3 years ago

Wow, did I mention WOW. Finally made it in here after hearing all the rave reviews from my friends. It's tucked away on the corner of a strip mall in K town on Wilshire Blvd. the area is busy and parking may be a challenge but it's worth the little hassle. The menu is simple...chicken and more chicken sandwiches with your choice of side and your level of heat. I went for the two strips and fries, medium level heat. The fries were crispy and the chicken was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The heat level wa... read more

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Yula K. 
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3 years ago

Have sadly been disappointed by Dave's lately. Feel as if the quality has gone down while prices have gone up. The sauce packets are unfortunate, and the fries seem to get smaller and sadder each time I go. Hope they can return to their roots. 

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Troy B. 
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3 years ago

This review is long overdue. I was a regular here for a few weeks when this spot first opened in 2020. When I lived down the street, it was always a solid takeout option after a long day. Forreals, something about Dave's hits different. Not sure if it's their seasoning or the quality of their chicken, but the chicken is immaculate. Juicy, tender, crunchy, just the right amount of salt and spice, and goes so well with bread, fries, or in the slider. I typically like to get the two tender option, as I really like to be abl... read more

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James L. 
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3 years ago

The best reaper spicy fried chicken I've had. First few bites were flavorful and delicious, until the spice kicked in. I started sweating and tearing up, it was an experience. Other than that the wings were really well seasoned and juicy. Would not recommend the reaper spicy level unless you have tried anything spicier than the California reaper pepper, you will not be able to handle it. (Drinks arent included in combo) 

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Zeeshan Q. 
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3 years ago

Dave's has become a hot chicken staple here in LA, and apart from a few instances their food is always on point. I was particularly impressed by how fast they prepared the food for my order, and there is ample seating inside. Free street parking on Sundays (maybe weekends?). All in all, there are better hot chicken places but Dave's can definitely satisfy any cravings 

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Clara P. 
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3 years ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is always good. It's the hot go to food when you are cold and starving in the office . Just posting a review with the "updated" aka raised prices. 

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Mariam A. 
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3 years ago

Living in Los Angeles, I think many people would agree with me that Dave's Hot Chicken used to be the go to spot for whenever you craved a Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich/tender, but whether it's the pandemic or chain business that has ruined Dave's, I wish they would go back to their traditional ways. I've always had Dave's but this last time that I got a plate, I was honestly very disappointed with the food. First off, the sauce. I cannot believe that the sauce comes in packets!? It definitely doesn't taste like the... read more

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Sam D. 
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3 years ago

I've been to Dave's hot chicken a few times and it's delicious. The chicken has a great seasoning and is a big portion. I love the sliders the kale slaw was plentiful and tasty. Fries were crispy and not salty. I will be back sooner than later. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.1 star rating with 990 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.