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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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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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465 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
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Maria S. 
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3 years ago

Chicken is very good but the batter in which it is fried is a bit too hard and sometimes burned. But overall very friendly staff and clean location 

Business response:

Hey Maria, Thanks for the review! We'd love a second chance to earn that 5th star, please connect with us at tellusdirect.com/dhc -Julie 

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Cory W. 
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3 years ago

First time at this location and Dave's in general. Clean and fast service. Order came out minutes after placing it. However, the chicken is seasoned wayyyyyy too much. It's so salty, it was like eating mouthfuls of whatever the seasoning they use. If it hadn't been for the bun, slaw, pickles, extra sauce, I don't think I would have been able to eat it. I feel like they could also put a bit more slaw on the sandwich. It was just a pinch, hardly any. Fries were nice and crispy, not over seasoned like the chicken. 

Business response:

Hey Cory, We're very sorry for letting you down. We can do way better! We would like to make this right. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc -Julie 

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Clark H. 
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3 years ago

Pretty wild that these dudes started out in a backyard. Even though "Hot chicken" places are everywhere Daves is still one of the best. This location is the easiest to get in and out of too. 

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Haley H. 
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3 years ago

Loved Dave's Hot Chicken! The portions are huge especially in LA and that sauce is amazing. I honestly think between the 4 of us we could have split 2-3 meals but overall great. Service was quick and easy, they even have a (small) parking lot in the back! It's free for 45 minutes and then $5 after that. The restaurant is very clean with plenty of seating and clean bathrooms as well! 

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Lina C. 
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3 years ago

Dave's really exceeded my expectations for a chain all over LA. I got the medium which really felt like mild and my friend got the hot which is more like medium spiciness.. it had a good kick but not too spicy. This location is in a kind of sketchy area at night. Will def come back! Meter parking until 8pm! 

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Nerces D. 
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3 years ago

Stopped by here today for a quick lunch break, and it was super chill. The lady at the counter was very helpful, she asked if it was my first time and explained their menu to me. It was super easy to decide what I was going to get after that; the half and half (1 slider + 1 tender w/ French fries). With this you get the best of both. It comes with the pickles and packed of Dave's special sauce, ketchup, and honey. The food was good quality and most importantly delicious. It was cool that they give 7 heat levels to choose ho... read more

Business response:

Thanks for the review! We'd love a second chance to earn that 5th star, please connect with us at tellusdirect.com/dhc -Julie 

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Am A. 
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3 years ago

Very good place to eat, clean nice atmosphere with huge patio and heaters to fight the cold 

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Zoe R. 
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3 years ago

The best chicken sandwich in LA. Recommend the extra hot #2. Always love coming here. 

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Lillian B. 
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3 years ago

Fire chicken much live very good 10/10 would definitely eat again. The reaper is my favorite 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,772 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.