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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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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Mark C. 
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2 years ago

This place is great! I've been here 3 times and can't wait to return. The 2 slider / fries combo is a meal for 2. 

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Pretty B. 
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2 years ago

Some bomb food and the employees are cool af thankful they opened a Dave's out in Sonoma county 

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Les M. 
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2 years ago

Food was really good. The wait took a little while only reason why gets 4 instead of 5. 

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Levi D. 
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2 years ago

They gave me a free combo coupon and I went back today, I honestly am not a fan of their greasy chicken, but at least this time my order was saved for me, it was hot, and the staff was much better. Great staff this time tbh, the chickens just not my cup of tea. Thanks for the coupon. I liked that I got a ton of extra pickle slices with the order. 

Business response:

If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc - We'd love to make it up to you! -Julie 

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Christopher W. 
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2 years ago

If this place paid a little more attention to detail they could be a five star location. My sliders were thrown sloppily into a box and one of them had buns that were almost torn in half. My fries were also cold and stale. They could also keep the place a little cleaner. The flavors were great. I enjoyed the chicken sliders and the sauces. If they just tried a little harder this could be a killer location. 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to earn those 2 extra stars. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Giselle S. 
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2 years ago

So happy we made the drive out to Santa Rosa to try this place, it was soooo worth it! Ash gave us excellent service. She had asked if we'd been there before & since we hadn't, she took the time to go through the menu with us. My husband & I both ordered the two sliders one hot one medium. I am not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST fried chicken slider I've ever had. The chicken was crispy on the outside & juicy on the inside. Service was not just friendly but also fast, definitely worth the drive & we will be return... read more

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YB H. 
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2 years ago

I prefer this place to five guys Their food is very consistent I've been there about 10,14 times and every time the fries are super crispy they gave me extra sauces all the time and everything is just all around always really good For about 15 bucks you get two sliders and fries Drinks extra 

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Racheal A. 
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2 years ago

I think I went when they opened and also recently. I kind of had high hopes for this place but to be honest.... I didn't think it be all that great because a couple of people said it was ok. The first time I went it wasn't that bad but the wait was long. The second time I went the line was short but the wait was super long! The food wasn't hot and you would of thought it be since we waited for it. The fries weren't too bad and they give you a lot. The chicken burger that I got was pretty plain and nothing special at all. The... read more

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to earn those 2 extra stars. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Vinh G. 
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2 years ago

I'm not sure if they changed their seasonings on their chicken, but I am lowering my rating because the last two times the chicken was way too salty. 

Business response:

Hey Vinh, Thanks for your detailed review! We'd love a second chance at earning 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.