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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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12380 Seal Beach Blvd, #B, Seal Beach, CA, 90740, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.
4.8325 reviews
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James N. 
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a year ago

The food was more than excellent. And the service was okay. My mood when eating at Dave's hot chicken was mind-blowing please try this amazing place and you will also be mind blown. 

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jason m. 
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a year ago

Great food. Open late. Good prices. We go once a week. Two slider combo is great. We split it and it is plenty. 

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Timmy S. 
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2 years ago

Right now there are hot chicken places popping up all over and Dave's seems to be leading the way in establishing storefronts. I visited this location for lunch. It's located in a large plaza so there is plenty of parking. I ordered their #4 - a single chicken slider (I added cheese) which comes with fries. You can choose your level of spiciness and I went with "mild". I also added a chocolate milkshake. You might assume a "slider" is small but what you get at Dave's is a full-size chicken sandwich. The chicken was tender ... read more

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E L. 
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2 years ago

Simple, fresh, and fast with large portions. The quality of the food is very good for the cost. 2 adults ate for $24 with soft drinks. This blows Canes away. They have a wide variety of spiciness or even offer plain. I eat very spicy food (think habanero and above) and the hot level here was pleasing to me without causing face/head sweat but still hot enough to suit my preferences. If in doubt ask for a sauce sample before you order. Restrooms were clean and the staff was friendly. I'll be eating here again. 

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Larry S. 
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2 years ago

This is my favorite hot chicken place. Tenders are delicious, juicy, and made from real chicken breast. Breading is perfect, not too light or heavy. Spice levels are also good and you can still taste the flavor in the higher levels. Pickles with each order are nice, as is the bread. The thousand island colored sauce is good, but not amazing... usually don't use it. Doesn't add much flavor in my opinion. I really wish they used paper to-go products instead of styrofoam, though! I would order delivery from them a lot more i... read more

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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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Jody S. 
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2 years ago

This was my second visit, first time at the Seal Beach location. The chicken sliders are amazing!! Ordered the extra hot with all the topping which made it super delicious, the pickles and slaw gave it a nice crunchy bite! The wait was a bit long but they were busy and worth the wait. Can't wait to go back! 

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Anthony L. 
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2 years ago

Dave's is the best hot chicken joint in town! The fries are also nice and crispy and seasoned. 

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Cindy C. 
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2 years ago

Best chicken sliders. I always order the slider over the chicken strip as the soft brioche bun combined with the slaw, pickles and chicken is absolutely delicious, and I don't usually eat slaw or pickles. The chicken is a good size so I only eat one slider and save the second one for the next day. Love their fries too, and I always have their mac and cheese which is creamy with great flavor. Service is always very quick! 

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Sal H. 
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2 years ago

This location is amazing! I've been there in person a few times and just ordered it home and it was awesome. They have great customer service and the food all tasted fresh and flavourful. The best hot chicken sandwiches around. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 325 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 10:45 p.m.