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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. 

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944 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10019, United States

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Mon10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
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Rynel L. 
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2 years ago

So tasty. I get the Medium level and it's perfect level of spice. Love the 1 slider 1 finger combo. Comes with tasty seasoned fries and pickle. Bread is plain and not tasty really. But everything else awesome. 

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J P. 
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2 years ago

Delicious, I love the sliders and the kale salad. These pictures don't do the food justice. 

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Korrey B. 
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2 years ago

This was my first time to Dave's, I saw it on IG and from the pics was prompted to go check it out for dinner. The 86th street location. The food was divine... the taste will keep me coming back! The menu has spice levels for everyone, I got the number 2. Two chicken sandwich sliders and fries. The sandwich was fresh hot and juicy. The name says slider but the portions were meant for giants, the sandwiches were huge and I'm glad because I ate every bite. Damian took our order and he was extremely friendly, pleasant and p... read more

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Manasa A. 
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2 years ago

After seeing it everywhere on the internet,finally went in to give it a try. Got the single slider with fries with medium spice level. The chicken slider was good.Not spicy at all for me.Should have taken the next level of spice. The fries were good.The sauce is amazing.The guy at pickup was kind enough to give me some extra sauce. The service was quick and efficient. It has a small seating area as well.Not great for large groups though. 

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Anik R. 
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2 years ago

If you ask me, I think the sandwiches should be spicier. My friends around me disagree. Yes, you need to sign a waiver to eat the hottest flavor, but the rub and sauce used isn't just there to give you as much sting as possible like with other places that advert an extremely spicy option, it also delivers on the flavor! Heat chasers, definitely give this a try. 

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Johnny T. 
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2 years ago

Very good hot chicken. I thought this was a take on Nashville hot chicken but the spice they use is different than Nashville style. I would say it's more of a Caribbean style of spices. Still very good and very hot. I ordered one slider plus a tender. Both "Hot". There are two levels of heat above hot but I'd never go there. Hot is HOT! If you like spicy hot food, this is your place. 

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Chris G. 
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2 years ago

Ordered the Reaper!!!!! Signed my life away! The best sandwich this side of the East River. If you love spicy like me, it is hot lava. Had me sweating in 20 degree weather. Price is amazing for the amount of food you get, especially in Midtown. I'd give it 10 stars if it allowed. Going back for more! 

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David N. 
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2 years ago

I've never had real Tennessee hot chicken before so this was pretty eye opening. It has a real spice kick. I order 1 medium and 1 hot and they were both a more than I could handle. I couldn't tell which was which. The prices are a little high, but it seems like it is quality ingredients. 

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Nicholas G. 
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2 years ago

Legendary place? Not sure I get the hype. The chicken was tender and cooked properly but I don't get the seasoning. It dries out the food and the flavor tastes almost chalky. The chicken slider was just ok. It does take a little while to get the food too but I guess they make it fresh. Overall, you can tell they know how to cook the chicken properly but not sure I get the seasoning. It was busy so maybe it was just me. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.6 star rating with 2,271 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.