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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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3332 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA, 92704, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
4.91,263 reviews
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Julie B. 
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a year ago

This review is for the Top Loaded milkshake (Oreo) and Paul, not a full chicken experience, so don't come at me, Yelpers. It was after 10pm and my husband and I were on the road, needing to attend to a family member who had been hospitalized. I needed a beverage, but the Target in the plaza was closing, and it looked like a long wait to checkout there. We saw that Dave's was still open, so ran over to get a fountain beverage. Saw the sign for the Top Loaded milkshake, and decided to go for it. Paul was working the the reg... read more

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Jaye S. 
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a year ago

I went here last night with my friend and the customer service was so nice, the worker that helped us was so sweet. However the mac n cheese that I got was very salty and I wasn't able to continue eating it because it was straight up salt. Hopefully that changes!! 

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Jen N. 
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a year ago

5 stars for the owner Paul - great customer service! For California, Dave's Hot Chicken is up there! I used to live in Nashville and the flavors here are on point. I always get the tenders and fries, it never misses! I'm a wimp when it comes to spice. I got the mild and it already had a kick. My boyfriend got one medium and one hot tender, he was sweatinnn on that hot one. We usually order DoorDash. Love this place and we'll definitely be back! 

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Ariana L. 
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a year ago

My friend and I were here last night at midnight, we had the best service and experience. Paul, the cashier was the absolute nicest person we have ever met and was extremely accommodating. We do have a closer Dave's Hot Chicken location but we will be making all future drives just for Paul. The food was good and we have no complains. 

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Shelly P. 
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a year ago

Soooo damn good every single time. Classic Dave. Service is good. Store is clean. FOOD is good. 

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Jessica A. 
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a year ago

First time trying Dave's hot chicken Food was good ! Service was good as well very fast. The place was clean 5/5 I'll definitely be back soon 

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Wayne S. 
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a year ago

I wrote a review about a bad experience I had at the Dave's Hot Chicken on Bristol Street in Santa Ana. The chicken was perfect but I was charged for an item that I didn't receive. After talking to the Manager I was told that the charge had been refunded to my card. When I checked my bank the full amount was showing in the pending status. I waited to see if the charge would post before I posted the review. I was immediately contacted by the owners who wanted to make things right. Today I saw that the credit was issued on the... read more

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Kris V. 
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a year ago

Foods delicious, quality of product is on point, it's fast and easy can't go wrong with any Dave's hot chicken you stop at. 

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Brandon S. 
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a year ago

Foods always good and it's an easy option for kids. Chicken, fries, and Mac n cheese. What stood out most was the service. Paul was super helpful and welcoming. Out of all Dave's locations this one stands at the top for me. Definitely recommend this place for its outstanding staff and great food 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 1,263 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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