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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. 

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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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Ryan S. 
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3 years ago

So... here is my update... it was Great the First time I had it. It was also great the second time I had it. But! The third time and fourth time... Yikes! Just kidding, it's been great which I why I keep going back, and plan on going again for an extra little treat on my wife's birthday this weekend! How this is still only at 3 1/2 stars I do not understand! I wish it was healthy because I would literally eat this weekly!!! 

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Joelle B. 
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3 years ago

We pulled into the shopping center intending to go to another spot for lunch but saw Dave's hot chicken and decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. I ordered the combination which is a slider and a chicken tender with fries my partner ordered the two piece chicken tender. We both ordered medium sauce. The fries were super hot and crispy with a dusting of some type of a spice that was very good. The chicken slider was my favorite. The slaw combined with the pickle combined with the sauce on the chicken in the bun w... read more

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Spencer H. 
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3 years ago

Was greeted as soon as I walked in, food was out within 10 minutes or less I believe. Got a vanilla strawberry shake and it was heaven. Offer free fountain drink with check in on Yelp! Friendly staff, all were happy to help and be there. New favorite spicy chicken spot. (Also offer non spicy) 

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Lizzette C. 
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3 years ago

Friendly Staff! Quick service. Kind cashier, on top of cleaning/disinfecting. Food DELICIOUS !!!! Will be coming more often. 

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Melissa M. 
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3 years ago

This place is amazing!! The manager, Ben, was so helpful and the entire staff provided great customer service. I love how you can chose the spice level for the chicken and how the menu is super simple. I'll definitely be back! 

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Donald L. 
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3 years ago

So GOOD! The reaper is by far my favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the staff is always friendly, Happy to have Dave's here in Santa Rosa 

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Molly K. 
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3 years ago

For what it is, it's good. Chicken was a little stringy and weird in texture, but what can one expect from fast food? Out the door with tip, my meal was $18. Maybe for that price I expected more slaw on my sammie. "Hot" was mild, but extra hot was actually that. Not in a fun way, more so in like a "dear god what have I done?" way. Would do it again but not chompin at the bit for it ‍ 

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Zeba H. 
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3 years ago

Love the sliders! The chicken is tender and juicy. The fries are also fresh and crispy. Highly recommend. 

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Robot L. 
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3 years ago

I'm excited to finally have a Nashville Hot Chicken spot in our town. I've been to a few Dave's around California, and I think ours has the best quality of all of them, and is also probably the spiciest as well. Personally, I think Nashville hot chicken can be a little salty, but I think this is a good representation of the style and I'm glad they are here. 

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We love hearing feedback from our valued guests. Thank you so much for giving us yours. We'd love a second chance to earn that 5th star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc -Julie 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,143 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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