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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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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.
4.8339 reviews
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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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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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Nessa T. 
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2 years ago

Never been here since I was just visiting some friends and family from out of state. I wasn't sure what to get, but Vincent was very nice and understanding! He recommended his favorites and he was right, it was good. Definitely coming back again next time I visit! 

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Eric P. 
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2 years ago

Changing my rating from 2 to 5 stars. When a company this size reaches out to you, it really shows how much they care. Thank you. 

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John V. 
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2 years ago

Dave's Hot Chicken certainly lived up to the hype and I highly recommend! Starting to see these pop up more and more and I can see why. Overall Dave's is in a class of their own when it comes to chicken sandwiches/tenders. Where they thrive is food quality, chicken juicy-ness (sounds gross but take a bite and you'll get me), and price. My girlfriend and I shared a #2 with a side of mac and cheese and it was more than enough food. The chicken sandwiches were the highlight. Definitely the freshest hot chicken sandwich I've... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 339 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 9:45 p.m.