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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Fullerton, CA
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
154 E. Orangethorpe Ave, #3020, Fullerton, CA, 92832, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. |
I got the two sliders with mac & cheese ($14.99) and other orders for my family. It was their first time eating food from Dave's (and my umpteenth), and they enjoyed it. I really appreciate how the chicken has a blend of savory and slightly sweet flavors. I was hungry at the time, so each bite was quick even though the portion size was large. The price point for two sliders with an accompanying side is relatively high, but it's still a nice and reliable treat to have.
Great ambiance, amazing food, and nice service. A must-try for anyone stopping by or living around the area. I went during the busiest hour of the day. People were coming in and out of the place everywhere. I ordered the Dave Meal #1 (medium spice with Mac and cheese) and the Dave's not chicken fried (cheesy fries topped with cauliflower). The tenders were very juicy and the seasoning was a little sweet and salty. It wasn't as spicy as I would have liked it to be, but it was still great with the Dave's Sauce. Mac and cheese ... read more
Business response:
People like you are what keep us going. We appreciate the love and support. Hope to have you back soon!
Tried Dave's hot chicken for the first time. I gotta say the spice levels weren't as intense as I thought it would be. I got a medium and mild. Medium felt more like a mild. So I will for sure get a higher spice level next time. My favorite was the sliders. I'll be back for those for sure.
Business response:
We appreciate your four-star review! It’s wonderful to know you had a positive experience. We aim to make every visit exceptional, and your feedback at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc can help us achieve this. If you have a minute, please reach out, we look forward to your thoughts!
Came to try Dave's hot chicken today for my first time and ordered thru the yelp menu for fast pick up but unfortunately when I arrived home I realized they never gave me my fries with the $12.49 Dave bites toast and fries,and for that is going be a 1 star for me. Unfortunately I am quite bugged that my order was incomplete. I am unsure if I will give Dave's a second chance unfortunately.
Business response:
Apologies for any disappointment caused during your visit. We'd love to make it right. Please visit www.tellusdirect.com/DHC to share your concerns and help us improve. Thank you.
I ubered the food and it was delicious 8.3/10! Spice level for mild and medium wasn't spicy! Add honey to the chicken solid 9/10! Mac and cheese it was okay 6.5/10. Sauce 9/10! Pickles 7/10 nice crunch! Fries have to eat right away for crispiness 8.5/10.
Business response:
Hi Courtney! Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I don't care what anybody says but Dave's Hot Chicken is SOOOOOO BOMB. I legit crave this every weekend and give in to order my usual 1 Slider and 1 tender combo with extra dave's sauce and honey. Gotta have the sauce with honey, life changing. I usually doordash from this location and I never really had a bad experience, my order has always been correct. The size of the tenders are usually also pretty big, which is great! Literally one of my favorite meals ever.
Business response:
Now that’s the kind of love we love to see! Sauce + honey is definitely a game-changer, and we’re stoked that your orders are always spot on. Appreciate the support—hope your next Dave’s craving hits soon!
I ordered the two hot sandwiches with fries combo and shared with one other person. The portion was a little small to split for the two of us but the seasoning of the chicken was great and I like that they give you extra pickles on the side! The fries are also not soggy and the sauce that comes with it reminds of spread from in n out. Overall, it's a solid meal for a quick bite! I ordered hot and it wasn't too spicy for me personally but I don't think I would try any spicier than that.
Business response:
**Tricia N.** Now that’s the kind of love we love to see! Sauce + honey is definitely a game-changer, and we’re stoked that your orders are always spot on. Appreciate the support—hope your next Dave’s craving hits soon! --- **Jennifer K.** Glad you enjoyed the seasoning and the extra pickles! Hot is a solid choice, but yeah, the next spice level might be a challenge. Appreciate the review—hope to see you back for another quick bite soon!
Customer service was on top of things. They addressed my concerns, and provided a solution to the issue. I will try this location again and see how that goes. But having a responsive business is nice direction.
Business response:
Sorry to hear about your experience, Cho. It’s disappointing that your order wasn’t correct, and we understand how frustrating that can be. Please reach out to dhcfeedback.com so we can address this directly and make things right. Thank you for letting us know, and we hope you’ll give us another try in the future!
Chicken was a little dry and too crispy. Services were excellent! Good ambiance for a quick lunch. Fries were served cold. Mac & Cheese was just ok.
Business response:
We’re disappointed to hear that your experience wasn’t up to par. Our aim is always to provide a memorable visit, and we apologize for not meeting that expectation. If you’d like to share more details with us, please reach out at dhcfeedback.com. We’d love the chance to make things right.
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 535 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.