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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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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141 Needham Street, Newton, MA, 02464, 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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Emily L. 
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3 years ago

Worth a try! We got two #3s, one medium and one mild. I didn't really think medium was spicy at all so I might level up next time. The chicken is on the darker crispy side which isn't my preference but it was still tender. If you want the best value, I highly recommend getting #2 instead with the two sliders. I think their sauce has a bit too much mayo and needs some acidity to balance. Their fries however were phenomenal and seasoned well. Also bonus points for their tasty pickles! We also got a Mac and cheese for fun - ... read more

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Owen R. 
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3 years ago

Daves hot chicken in Newton is well run and the food is amazing. I would tell any of my friends to go there because it is one of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had. 

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Meredythe H. 
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3 years ago

Hands down the best chicken sandwich I have had. Trumps Chick Fil A any day of the week. The slaw and pickle combination is a game changer! I love that you can chose how spicy it is too. I will never be going anywhere else for a chicken sandwich now that I've had Daves! 

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Phi T. 
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3 years ago

Chicken was juicy and not dry. Spice level was pretty accurate. Although i think the reaper one couldve been more spicy I had the reaper and the very hot version. Would come back again 

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Peter C. 
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3 years ago

Pretty impressed with Dave's Hot chicken... It's not without it's cons but certainly would go back. First, the staff was so friendly. They seemed to be having fun without it impacting the flow of customers and their job. That's the perfect scenario. They were really nice and cool, and still cranking out orders so quickly. There aren't many menu options at Dave's. You get a choice between 3 combo meals. And they're pretty much variations of the same thing. No matter what, it's 2 meaty tenders. Either it's on a dull s... read more

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Michael C. 
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3 years ago

The chicken was surprisingly crispy, on top of being just straight up delicious. I went shortly after their grand opening, while the line was out the door, I had my food in hand in about 20 minutes. The menu is fairly straightforward, how spicy do you want your chicken? And do you want it on a bun? I tried an medium and mild. I thought the medium was perfect as it was spicy enough without ruining the flavor of the chicken or Dave's Sauce. Also had the fries and a strawberry shake. The shake was solid, not super thick, whic... read more

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Standard O. 
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3 years ago

I was so looking forward to this place opening. I went opening day and once since. It was ok. Definitely tastier than, say, B.Good but not good enough to justify the price. It's not bad but the tastiest part is the kale slaw. The Mac n cheese is skippable. I like the sliders and the cost makes sense given the size. But there's just something missing for me. The dry seasoning on the fries just washes out the balance they might offer. I might go again if I'm craving a chicken slider but it won't be a go-to spot for me. 

Business response:

Hey Standard, I am so sorry that you didn't enjoy your meal! We certainly strive to ensure every guest loves their experience with us. I would love to know a little more about your experience, and hopefully get a second opportunity to impress! Would you be willing to connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make this up to you? -Julie 

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Eduardo B. 
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3 years ago

IDK I can't find out their hours because they don't answer phones. Would like to try going late but Yelp is notoriously inaccurate when listing hours of operation. Says open til 11:00 but I don't want to drive there & find out they close @ 9 or 10. BTW I haven't tried yet but would like to. What are their hours? 

Business response:

Hey Eduardo, 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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Yara F. 
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3 years ago

Came here with my sister when we were driving by and saw a giant line out the door and decided we had to try. Line moved pretty fast and service was super friendly which is always very appreciated when places are super busy! We got a mix of tenders and sliders and really enjoyed, chicken was perfectly juicy and well spiced according to the levels we had chosen. The portions and quality are really great for the price IMO. I would recommend getting the combo tender and slider just to experience everything. Hoping they turn on ... read more

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 1,342 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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