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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. 

Location details

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.
4.81,142 reviews
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Kristin E. 
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3 years ago

Start with the good parts. Everything was correct in the order and it's amazing how well the employees handled the onslaught of customers. It tasted fresh. It seemed like they have really good turnaround because they are very busy. Now the negative parts are just my personal opinion but we may have very different tastes so you may love this place and be over the moon about it. Speaking absolutely honestly it tastes pretty basic. Even the spicy chicken isn't even that spicy. The coleslaw has no flavor. The mac and cheese just... read more

Business response:

Hey Krisitin, We are sorry your meal was lacking in flavor! We would like a second chance to earn that 5th star, please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc -Julie 

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Brian B. 
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3 years ago

Great service and great food. Simple menu and they do it right. Line was long but that just means it's a good spot. Line moved quickly. Will return! 

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Mark B. 
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3 years ago

If you like crispy chicken with a kick of flavor. You gotta eat here! I've had up to HOT flavor. It's hot! Two more hot steps to try. The chicken portions are plenty large. Two does the trick for me! Go to Dave's Hot Chicken. You won't be disappointed. 

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Ain M. 
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3 years ago

Best halal fried chicken (period). The chicken was so soft and juicy with the most flaky-crispy outside. Willing to make the 2+ hour drive for this again. 

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Kim G. 
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3 years ago

Good service and good food. Ordered online and it was super easy and my food was ready when they said it would be. And thank you for staying open past 7pm unlike most other restaurants in Santa Rosa. Not everyone eats dinner at 5 and goes to bed by 8pm. 

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Charles A. 
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3 years ago

Went with three friends today. We all got tenders. I went Hot; they went medium, mild, and light mild. Reaper must be an ass-kicker, because the hot was HOT. The fries were really good, and the slaw was too, and the dipping sauce was, well, also really good. Place was clean, staff was polite, service was prompt - I'll be back! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,142 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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