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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. 

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2240 Mendocino Ave, #C-1, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Isabella C. 
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3 years ago

Great service and best chicken sandwich i've had in while. Pickles are also bomb, worth the drive to santa rosa 

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SR F. 
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3 years ago

Friendly staff, clean environment, timely service, and delicious food. What more could you ask for? 

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Nancy C. 
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3 years ago

I've seen this place for some time but today I decided to give it a try. They had a sign up for a free milkshake if you do a check in or show a review in YELP. Since this was my first time I had no review. Bright, sunny, clean, and very friendly staff. I ordered the #3 mild. It was a little too spicy but okay. I guess I prefer my fried chicken crispy. It definitely wasn't crispy. Almost a lil soggy. I only ate part of one tender, and a few fries. I didn't try to "slider". The tender was really big and bulky and so not crisp... read more

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Jasmine C. 
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3 years ago

Food was delicious! Customer service was very nice and served us right away! Would definitely come back! 

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dish i. 
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3 years ago

Random drop in. Got the two slider combo - crispy, hot, and saucy accompanied by well-seasoned crinkle cut fries. Would probably get soggy if eaten later, but quite decent eaten fresh. Check in for a fountain drink or milkshake! 

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Katherine G. 
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3 years ago

I've heard great things about this spot and was super excited to try it as I was passing by on a road trip home! We ordered the 1 tender 1 slider and fries combo to split, and I had the tender portion with medium heat. The chicken itself was super crispy and well seasoned, and Dave's sauce made it even better. The sourdough bread slice was interesting but good, and I think it had to be one of the best fried chicken spots I've tried. The fries that came with it were also really good as they were seasoned nicely and also thick... read more

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Walter W. 
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3 years ago

Delicious hot chicken, and giant portions. The spice categories are definitely accurate so don't over-do it. 

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Super T. 
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3 years ago

Great hot chicken sandwiches and the milkshakes hit the spot on a late Saturday night! Ben did a great job with my order! Thanks y'all for the wonderful addition to Santa Rosa late night dining... 

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Cooper C. 
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3 years ago

Wonderful service, amazing military discount. Cannot go wrong with this place, the chicken is outstanding and I will b coming back 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,211 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.