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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. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and opene... read more

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15463 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA, 92604, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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Diana K. 
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2 years ago

This review is from my experience here on Sunday around 3:40 PM. The person manning the drive thru station was AMAZING. Drove by a couple of times and finally decided to take the leap to try them. He obviously could tell it was my first time so he answered some questions about the combos and helped me make my decision. (There was no cars behind me at this time.) When I pulled up, he gave me a few recommendations on the best way to consume my sliders and he was SPOT ON. Would not have considered adding honey on the chic... read more

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CJ C. 
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2 years ago

5/5 Stars. Great chicken, great service, no wait, great ambiance, good portion for price. A plus that it's open until midnight as well! 

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Hillary P. 
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2 years ago

Bomb ass chicken! Love the sauce and how tender, crisp and fresh everything always is! 

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James V. 
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2 years ago

I had dave's hot chicken for the first time and got the #2. I was pleasantly surprised about how good their chicken was. It was very juicy and I love how they give you the dave's sauce in packets because I am a sauce FIEND. I got 2 sliders to be flavored hot and medium. The hot wasn't that hot and was tolerable but I think I would go for extra spicy next time for more of a kick. Medium felt like nothing, almost comparable to adding black pepper to something. Adding honey to the chicken was also game changer. They add alot of... read more

Business response:

Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you. -Julie 

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Shannon A. 
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2 years ago

My husband and I went through the drive thru and pulled up to the order box. The gentleman taking our order asked if it was our first time or if we were returning guests. It was so nice as it happened to be our first time and he explained the menu and options in a time efficient but thorough way. When we got to the pay window a different gentleman was there and he was super nice and helpful. Would go back just because of the customer service alone. Food was hot and flavorful. Very great service. 

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Thanks for the love! 

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Leilani R. 
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2 years ago

Best fried chicken in Irvine! The chicken isn't random unidentifiable pieces lol it's actual white meat. It's not the cheapest but worth checking out! 

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Marie B. 
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2 years ago

While driving to Universal Studios with my teenage nephew, he asked if I had ever been to Dave's Hot Chicken? While I live about a mile from the store in Lakewood, we found that another store was 2 miles from our hotel near the theme park, so we plugged the coordinates into the GPS and off we went. We each ordered the two tender meal, mild spice for me and medium for him. The tenders are huge!! The French fries are tasty. The only thing keeping me from awarding 5 is that drinks are separate from the meal. 

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Joshua M. 
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2 years ago

Dave's chicken is really a great experience I've been to two of them the one in irvine and one in Costa Mesa both visits were an experience the chicken was hot, the art on the walls the people there were really friendly. Theres a variety of choices in how spicy you want your chicken be warned my friends extra hot is hottt not like chickfila spicy deluxe . very crispy juicy and full of flavor . Dave's chicken secret sauce is to die for. I just popped in to get a bite the chicken comes with a nice soft peice of bread i really ... read more

Business response:

Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you. -Julie 

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Hiba A. 
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2 years ago

Always recommend Daves! Anytime any day. Always friendly staff and fresh chicken.. Prices are perfect too 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 855 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 1:00 a.m.