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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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Mali-Nelson O. 
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4 months ago

Wow! All I kept thinking is how we hadn't tried this sooner?! Spicy food is my weakness. The spiciness just zings in your mouth, a bite of the juicy pickles adds that perfect crunch to everything. I'm prego so this was a satisfied craving fulfilled. Will be sending hubby back for more! 

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Mina G. 
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7 months ago

I've been hearing about this place, and I finally went and got Dave's hot chicken. All I can say is I absolutely love it. I only got the medium heat, which I thought was perfect. I love spicy food, but not blazing hot. The medium heat was delicious and spicy just enough. We got the Chicken Tenders half medium heat and mild, and I happily enjoyed both heat versions. It came with Dave's hot chicken sauce, a container full, plus a few individual packets, which were perfect because we had a lot of leftovers, so I took one chick... read more

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Ray J. 
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7 months ago

I called to place an order and they connected me to an overseas call center in India. I thought I was doing the restaurant a favor by not using uber eats but I guess not The chicken though was good though so I gotta give them the 4 stars 

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Henry H. 
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8 months ago

Came on drakes bday to get the free sliders. Line out the door but fulfilling orders as smooth as they can with the demand they had. 

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Bobbi Amber V. 
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8 months ago

Came right before the dinner rush. The cashier at the front was super helpful and friendly. I'm not from here but by far one of my favorite fried chicken tender joint to come to. Medium spice level has a good enjoyable kick to it. Try it with honey! Military discount also available. Must try. Will be back when ever I'm craving fried chicken. 

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Olivia L. 
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9 months ago

The food is amazing. I had low expectations because of some of the reviews, but I came on a slower day, and my chicken sandwich was so juicy, crispy, and had lots of flavors. The service was great! Since it was my first time at daves, they answered all of my questions. The place is very clean with some country music in the background. Will come back again. 

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Otniel S. 
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a year ago

Food is great! I'm glad they added vegetarian options:) I normally get the number four! My order takes four times as long as any other orders tho. Super understaffed 

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Jason K. 
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a year ago

Never thought I'd give a fast food place 5 stars, but here it is. The staff is friendly and polite, I usually go with the extra spicy with side of Mac n cheese. The chicken has the right kick to it and is always juicy, the Mac n cheese is a must when you visit. 

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Sirena L. 
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a year ago

Came to try Dave's not chicken you get to choose your spice level. The not so chicken was very yummy. I didn't realized until I was sitting down you can make any meal into a not so chicken meal. The place is pretty packed. They also have late night midnight-2 am in case you're craving a midnight snack. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,210 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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